Jordan Steffaniak comes on the podcast discuss why Reformed Baptists have such a bad reputation social media. Is our rep’ fair, and can it be repaired? Jordan is the co-founder and President of The London Lyceum, a podcast and website exploring analytic philosophy and confessionally Reformed Baptist theology, and a research fellow at the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture at SEBTS.Get all the links and show notes athttp://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/bad-repSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Pastor Nick Batzig is back on the pod and we talk about Satan’s schemes and influence in local churches. Satan is a danger, but how? What does he do to attack God’s people? This is a fun and edifying conversation we know you’re gonna dig.Get all the links and recommended reading for this episode athttp://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/batzig-satanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We brought Pastor Steve Meister back on the podcast to talk about the preaching of the word. Specifically how the preaching of God’s word is God’s word. What does this mean? What doesn’t it mean? Why is it important, and can this principle lead to an abuse of authority?Check out the recommended reading and links in our show notes athttp://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/steve-meister-3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today we are sharing an episode of Banter of Truth, an exclusive podcast for our All Access members. In this episode, recorded in July, the guys talk about the need for discernment in the church, and how is it abused by some who want to specialize in discernment ministries. Also, Joey’s tummy doesn’t feel good, Jimmy’s into Shawn Mendes, the guys discuss whether or not Joe needs a personal assistant, and a lot more.Go to the 13:24 mark to skip the banter and get to the discussion on discernment.Scroll down to “Support this podcast” to sign up for All Access today.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe sit down after church to chill out and wind up talking about fear and ministering to people feel the weight of it.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Pastor Nick Batzig is back on the podcast to talk with us about the distinction between law and Gospel. What do we mean by these terms? Are law and gospel friends? And how does one preach law and gospel well?Nick is the Pastor of Church Creek Presbyterian in Charleston, SC, and an associate editor for Tabletalk Magazine.For all the links and show notes visit http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/law-gospel-batzigSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys answer a listener’s email about how to approach pastoral leadership about the desire to see something change in in the church. When should we not seek to see change? When we do talk to the pastors, how should we approach them?Our SponsorThe For The Church Conference is going down on September 26 and 27 in Kansas City, MO. The theme this year is For The Nations. The speakers include Jason K. Allen, H.B. Charles, Jr., Matt Carter, J.D. Greear, Tony Merida, and Jared C. Wilson.For the Church is a vital part of Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College’s aim to train ministry leaders for the magnification of God through the building up of the local church. This is the reason For The Church exists.To see details and register head over to www.mbts.edu/docanddevoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today we welcome our friend, Dr. Jason Alligood, to the show to talk about preachers, their anxieties and hang-ups, and some of the challenges to being a hearer of the word preached. Be sure to follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Plus, get the links and the photo Jason mentioned over at the website: https://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/preachers-hearersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe revisit the issue of kindness in light of the ugliness on social media. What is kindness, and how is it different from niceness? Why is kindness neglected by so many on social media, and what value does Scripture place on it?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jordan Steffaniak is back on the podcast to discuss the value of reading Thomas Aquinas, and what to make, and what not to make, of figures like him. It’s another great conversation we trust to be an encouragement to you. Be sure to follow Jordan on Twitter at @JLSteffaniak and spend some time at The London Lyceum website and youtube page.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands