Jimmy and Joe talk about the church's need for preachers and teachers, and why some Christians push back against the idea. What is the difference between “the priesthood of all believers” and “the priesthood of the believer”? Does having preachers and teachers create an unnecessary distinction between believers? Why exactly does God give the church preachers and teachers? Check it out and share your thoughts on social media. This week's sponsor is Ligonier Ministries, and they are offering our listeners a risk free 3-month trial of their amazing periodical, Tabletalk Magazine. Click here for details.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy jump into the doctrine of repentance from the 1689 Confession Chapter 15. But the guys jump straight to paragraph 3 in order to first explore the nature of repentance. Is repentance a duty or a gift? what is a proper and full definition of repentance? And what’s the difference between “legal” and “evangelical” repentance? Want to dig deep? Check out Thomas Watson’s Doctrine of Repentance. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689153Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe revisit the subject of “effeminate men” seeking to offer some thoughts and a bit of clarity on the issue. Joe surprises Jimmy with a bonus topic, and Jimmy apologizes for something he said on last Thursday’s episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands