Joe and Jimmy answer a listener’s email about his struggle with doubt and faith. Why doesn’t God always “show up” when we pray? What can we do in our seasons of doubt? Plus, Jimmy wears turquoise, and Joe does math. Our Sponsor Dwell is the most innovative Audio Bible app available. It is often called “the Spotify of Scripture” because of how easy they’ve made it to explore the catalog of Holy Scripture. To download the app and start your 7 day free trial visit www.dwellapp.io. For all the show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/doubtSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe are dropping a bonus episode to join the freak out frenzy on the Twitter! What happened? Rachael Denhollander said something about the Bible. Then, a number of people gasped passed out. Some attacked Rachel, and others had some thoughtful responses. What is the issue? Did David rape Bathsheba in 2 Sam. 11:2-5? Joe and Jimmy break it down and offer their thoughts. For all the snow notes and links visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/david-bathshebaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy discuss the 1689 Confession, Chapter 20, paragraph 3 and the spread of the gospel in different places and times and why it seems to take root and bear fruit in some areas and not others. Plus, Joe is heckled at church and Jimmy is believed to be Joe’s grandson. Our Sponsor Dwell is the most innovative Audio Bible app available. It is often called “the Spotify of Scripture” because of how easy they’ve made it to explore the catalog of Holy Scripture. To download the app and start your 7 day free trial visit www.dwellapp.io. For all the links head over to our show notes at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689203Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today we get to hear Jimmy and Joe recap the West Coast Conference that went down last weekend. Spoiler: The conference was great, the hotel was terrible. Then the guys share the live recording of Doctrine and Devotion on the subject of friendship. The specific question is, “Can men and women be friends?” Be sure to check out Can Christian Men and Women Be Friends? by Paul Maxwell and The Church Needs Men and Women to Be Friends by Jen Wilkins. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/menwomenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe share the ten books they encourage new calvinists to read in the first year or so of their investigation of Reformed Theology. Together for the Gospel is going down April 14-16, 2020 in Louisville, KY. Registration is open, and our listeners have been given a special discount code. Enter “doctrine” as a promo code on checkout and save $10. Get all the details at T4G.org. For all the books, links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotrion.com/podcast/creatingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy open up the 1689 Confession, Chapter 20 to talk through paragraph 2 on the extent of grace and the limits of general revelation. Why can’t general revelation lead someone to Christ? And how should this small paragraph move us as Christians? Our Sponsor Together for the Gospel is going down April 14-16, 2020 in Louisville, KY. Registration is open, and our listeners have been given a special discount code. Enter “doctrine” as a promo code on checkout and save $10. Get all the details at T4G.org. Get all the links and show notes at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689202Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe step into the subject of suicide, asking what qualifies as suicide, and why should we take it seriously? What does the Bible say about suicide? Is suicide a sin? Is it “the unforgivable sin”? Plus, Jimmy hangs out with Tom Ricketts and Joe sets off alarms at the hospital. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts please talk to your pastor, your family, or call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Our Sponsor:  Together for the Gospel is going down April 14-16, 2020 in Louisville, KY. Registration is open, and our listeners have been given a special discount code. Enter “doctrine” as a promo code on checkout and save $10. Get all the details at T4G.org. For our recommended reading and relevant links visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/suicideSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The JoFo is back talking The 1689 Confession, Chapter 20, paragraph 1 on The Gospel and The Extent Thereof. Following the Covenant of Works God offers the “promise of Christ” as “the means of calling the elect, and begetting in them faith and repentance.” Plus, newcomers lunch at church, Joe slept at church, and Jimmy stirs the pot. Today, the guys are recommending R.B.C. Howell’s, classic The Covenants. Our Sponsor: Together for the Gospel is going down April 14-16, 2020 in Louisville, KY. Registration is open, and our listeners have been given a special discount code. Enter “doctrine” as a promo code on checkout and save $10. Get all the details at T4G.org. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689201Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sit down and get comfortable, or uncomfortable, as three friends talk about some sensitive issues. Joe and Jimmy are joined by Travell Rounds for an hour long episode where Travell shares his recent run-in with the cops, and this becomes the start of a conversation on differing experiences of blacks and whites within the same city. Conversations like this can help us learn how to listen to each other and understand one another’s experiences. Joe predicts 1.2% of our audience will unsubscribe half way through this episode. How did Travell wind up at Redeemer Fellowship? Did he really start preaching at 9 years old? Why should white people pay careful attention to the experiences of African Americans? What about “white privilege?” Plus, Travell thanks Steve Furtick for exposing him to Matt Chandler. Our Sponsor Together for the Gospel is going down April 14-16, 2020 in Louisville, KY. Registration is open, and our listeners have been given a special discount code. Enter “doctrine” as a promo code on checkout and save $10. Get all the details at T4G.org. Get all the links and show notes for this episode at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/black-whiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe are chaperoned on this episode by Travell Rounds. Travell is a member of and frequent preacher at Redeemer Fellowship. The guys get into the final paragraph of Chapter 19 of the 1689 on God’s law, and discuss the relationship between law and gospel, and how God uses the law in our dailty Christian lives for our spiritual growth. Our Sponsor Together for the Gospel is going down April 14-16, 2020 in Louisville, KY. Registration is open, and our listeners have been given a special discount code. Enter “doctrine” as a promo code on checkout and save $10. Get all the details at T4G.org. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689197Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands