We have David Hughes on the pod and he and Joe wind up talking about Trauma and counseling. David is a Reformed Baptist, a Christian counselor, musician, and all around great guy. You can follow him on Twitter at @DaveEvanHughes, and be sure to check out his practice at Resilient Faith Counseling.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy is back in town and today the guys get into an associate pastor’s frustration with his church’s embrace of the sinner’s prayer. The guys chat briefly about what the sinner’s prayer is, where it came from, how it goes wrong, and what this pastor should do who find himself at odds with the rest of the leadership.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy is still out of town so pastor Jason Alligood is back on and jumps in with Joe to talk about the “Asbury Revival.” Why are some immediately skeptical of what’s happening at Asbury University in Kentucky? Is it too soon to call it revival? What is a revival? Jump to the 4:23 mark to get straight to the discussion.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

While Jimmy is out of town Joe brings Dr. Alligood back on. This time they are responding to a tweet by Montgomery Loehlein on how to handle accusations of abuse when there is no evidence. Can church discipline take place without evidence? How do you protect the vulnerable when you don’t know who is lying? The guys get into it. Note: We had a couple audio hiccups in this episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today Joe and Jimmy discuss the need for a plurality of pastors in each local church, and what to consider when adding more elders to the team. This episode was originally recorded for the Jan 17th episode of Banter of Truth, our podcast for subscribers to All Access.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy get an email from a listener about pets, dogs in particular, and whether or not we will see them in heaven. Is this life the only existence our pets will know? Plus, we finally get to a cigar question.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today Jimmy and Joe wind up talking about church communication and conviction by revisiting a topic they hit on Monday’s episode, and answering one listener’s email about his own church. A brother, and member of First Baptist Church Jacksonville, pushed back on our discussion of FBC’s new membership requirement. And another listener emailed us about his struggle to stay at a church he loves.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys heard about a church requiring its members to sign a statement on biblical sexuality to retain their standing in the church. The guys talk about it, church covenants, and the covenant used at Redeemer Fellowship.REDEEMER FELLOWSHIP IS HIRING!You heard that Redeemer Fellowship is hiring a full-time Associate Pastor of Discipleship and a part-time Youth Leader, right? Details are here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This episode was originally recorded for Banter of Truth, but we are sharing it with everyone today. In this episode Joe and Jimmy talk through the passing of Joe's dad in a way that might make you uncomfortable, but is helpful for Joe. Then the guys answer a listener’s email about God’s will. Is it possible to be outside of God’s will apart from what Scripture says?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe talk through a listener’s question on materialism in the church. Thanks for the message, Chad!REDEEMER FELLOWSHIP IS HIRING?You heard that Redeemer Fellowship is hiring a full-time Associate Pastor of Discipleship and a part-time Youth Leader, right? Details are here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands