Today’s episode covers a sensitive subject and may not be suitable for all audiences. The recently published Houston Chronicle article, Abuse of Faith: 20 Years and 700 Victims details a painful and prevalent problem in the Southern Baptist Convention related to sexual abuse and cover up in many of our local churches. Jimmy and Joe talk through the article and the related issues. RELATED CONTENT The Reality of Sexual Abuse Hits Home: What Happened? What Do We Do Now? by Al Mohler Grieved beyond Words… and Resolved by Denny Burk Southern Baptists Face Their #MeToo Moment by Russell Moore For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/sbc-abuseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back, this time talking about the expectations congregations have of their pastors. What expectations are appropriate? Are pastors held to a higher standard? Plus, Joe gets things #crackalackin.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are back and wind up talking about the popular worship song, “Reckless Love,” and how hey think about modern song choices for corporate worship. Does a song's author determine it's value and use in the church? If Bethel is out does that mean Horatio Spafford (It Is Well With My Soul) out as well? What are some of the important considerations that go into choosing worship songs for the local church?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands