The JoFo is back in the 1689 Confession talking through Chapter 25 on marriage. Is a document written over 300 years ago still relevant when it speaks on marriage? What is the purpose of marriage? Does marriage make a person whole? Are singles somehow incomplete apart from this sacred bond? DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Burleson, TX at Graceview Baptist Church. Our theme for this one-day micro conference is Contending for the Gospel: Protecting Orthodoxy and Promoting Unity. Joe Thorn and Jimmy Fowler will teach four sessions exploring how we contend for the faith against heresy and false doctrine with those outside the church, as well as those inside the church. The conference will conclude at 4:00 p.m. after a live recording of the Doctrine and Devotion Podcast. Tickets are just $40 when purchased in advance, and only a limited number are available. Get all the links and show notes at  www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/16892512Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are back and offer up a real episode on the discipline of silence and solitude. Yes, back in 2017 we published an April Fool’s joke that some of you fell for. Forget that. This is the real deal. Is solitude a biblical discipline? Why does it matter, and how should we do it? We encourage you to pick up Don Whitney’s book, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life to go deeper. DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Burleson, TX at Graceview Baptist Church. Our theme for this one-day micro conference is Contending for the Gospel: Protecting Orthodoxy and Promoting Unity. Joe Thorn and Jimmy Fowler will teach four sessions exploring how we contend for the faith against heresy and false doctrine with those outside the church, as well as those inside the church. The conference will conclude at 4:00 p.m. after a live recording of the Doctrine and Devotion Podcast. Tickets are just $40 when purchased in advance, and only a limited number are available. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/solitudeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy is back from Vegas and Joe is just back—without going to Vegas and seeing UFC 246. Today they discuss chapter 24 of the 1689 Confession on “The Civil Magistrate” or our governing authorities. How should Christians view their country’s government? Did God appoint President Trump to office? What keeps us from idolizing political parties or candidates? DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Burleson, TX at Graceview Baptist Church. Our theme for this one-day micro conference is Contending for the Gospel: Protecting Orthodoxy and Promoting Unity. Joe Thorn and Jimmy Fowler will teach four sessions exploring how we contend for the faith against heresy and false doctrine with those outside the church, as well as those inside the church. The conference will conclude at 4:00 p.m. after a live recording of the Doctrine and Devotion Podcast. Tickets are just $40 when purchased in advance, and only a limited number are available. Get all the links and show notes at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/168924Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy answer a listener’s email about 1 Cor. 11:14 and Paul’s statement, “Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for him.” Is long hair inherently feminine? Does the Bible allow long hair for men? How long is too long? What is really at issue here? Plus, Joe teases his appearance on the Babylon Bee Podcast. DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Burleson, TX at Graceview Baptist Church. Our theme for this one-day micro conference is Contending for the Gospel: Protecting Orthodoxy and Promoting Unity. Joe Thorn and Jimmy Fowler will teach four sessions exploring how we contend for the faith against heresy and false doctrine with those outside the church, as well as those inside the church. The conference will conclude at 4:00 p.m. after a live recording of the Doctrine and Devotion Podcast. Tickets are just $40 when purchased in advance, and only a limited number are available.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The JoFo is back to wrap up chapter 23 of the 1689 Confession on Oaths and Vows. It’s a fun and hopefully helpful convo on when and how to “swear” for the truth and the glory of God. Plus, Joe makes stuff up about Willy Nelson, and Jimmy believes it. For those interested you can check out the new sermon series from Redeemer, God Is, featured at a dedicated microsite (thanks Pastor Brian for putting that together). DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Burleson, TX at Graceview Baptist Church. Our theme for this one-day micro conference is Contending for the Gospel: Protecting Orthodoxy and Promoting Unity. Joe Thorn and Jimmy Fowler will teach four sessions exploring how we contend for the faith against heresy and false doctrine with those outside the church, as well as those inside the church. The conference will conclude at 4:00 p.m. after a live recording of the Doctrine and Devotion Podcast. Tickets are just $40 when purchased in advance, and only a limited number are available. Get all the links and show notes at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/16892325Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe have a conversation about the tough parts of 2019, and their hopes for 2020. Plus, Joe gets Jimmy to share the worst day of his life—which happened veery recently. DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Burleson, TX at Graceview Baptist Church. Our theme for this one-day micro conference is Contending for the Gospel: Protecting Orthodoxy and Promoting Unity. Joe Thorn and Jimmy Fowler will teach four sessions exploring how we contend for the faith against heresy and false doctrine with those outside the church, as well as those inside the church. The conference will conclude at 4:00 p.m. after a live recording of the Doctrine and Devotion Podcast. Tickets are just $40 when purchased in advance, and only a limited number are available. Get all the links and information for this episode on the show notes page at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/lookingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Happy New Year, suckas! The guys are back and jump right into chapter 23 of the 1689 Confession on Lawful Oaths and Vows. Well, they get into it after Jimmy accuses Joe of being a progressive, liberal, new ager. What is a lawful oath? How do we square oath keeping with the words of Jesus that seem to forbid it? And what is a the oath Joe and Jimmy value at Redeemer Fellowship? DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Burleson, TX at Graceview Baptist Church. Our theme for this one-day micro conference is Contending for the Gospel: Protecting Orthodoxy and Promoting Unity. Joe Thorn and Jimmy Fowler will teach four sessions exploring how we contend for the faith against heresy and false doctrine with those outside the church, as well as those inside the church. The conference will conclude at 4:00 p.m. after a live recording of the Doctrine and Devotion Podcast. Tickets are just $40 when purchased in advance, and only a limited number are available. Get all the links and details on our show notes fore this episode at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689231Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy wrap up 2019 with a quick reflection on a prayer from The Valley of Vision, “New Year.” Plus, resolutions, repentance, and resources. Valley of Vision from Banner of Truth Joe’s Guide for The Valley of Vision A Praying Life by Paul Miller Praying the Bible by Don Whitney Get all the links and show notes for this episodes at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/newyear2019Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Merry Christmas, everybody! Joe and Jimmy meet up early in the morning to catch up, and talk about making the most of our Christmas gatherings by talking through Dr. Don Whitney’s article, 10 Questions to Ask at Your Christmas Gathering. Plus, Jimmy is leaving the country—again, and Joe slips into rant mode. Read Don's article here: https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-questions-to-ask-at-your-christmas-gathering/  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe are back to answer some questions from the mailbag. How should we deal with the combative hyper-conservative types who come after people with slander?When are sabbaticals for pastors too long? What do elder candidates do at Redeemer Fellowship? How should we think about the mental health of church members and the health of our local churches? Plus, Joe and Jimmy judge our listeners’ inability to write coherent emails.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands