Joe and Jimmy open up about discouragement in ministry and talk through it all. What is discouragement and where does it come from? What does discouragement produce in us? How can we fight against it and how does God use it for our good? Plus, Jimmy is the answer to Joe’s prayer for deliverance. Recommended Reading A Lifting Up for the Downcast by William Bridge The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes For all the show notes and links visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/discouragement2Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back and finish up chapter 16, on Good Works, from the 1689 Confession. Why are our works, even if “good” in capable of meriting eternal life? How are our good works, even if corrupt, acceptable and pleasing to God? And how does God see the works of non-Christians? Plus, Joe is dealing with customer service, and Jimmy’s photo of Joe becomes a meme. For all the show notes and links visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/168915567Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A lot of us find ourselves overwhelmed in the midst of our work and family responsibilities. But it’s not always because we are overworked. Sometimes it’s because we are underworked. Joe and Jimmy discuss and suggest 10 ways to push back against that sense of being overwhelmed.Plus, here’s a peek at Joe’s famous 2017 calendar.Get all the show notes and atwww.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/overwhelmedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back on the 1689 Confession discussing “good works,” how they stem from the work of the Holy Spirit, yet remain imperfect in this life. To follow along through our discussion of the confession be sure to visit the beautiful website of confessional awesomeness, the1689confession.com. For all the show notes and all links visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/16891634Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe reach into the mailbag to answer a few questions from a couple of our listeners. Should we use or dismiss the writings of Christian leaders who owned slaves? And, how does a young man heading into pastoral ministry connect with a church tradition he is not currently a part of?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

After the #SBCDeepState explosion on Twitter this week, the guys had to drop a bonus episode. What happened on Twitter to make this a point of discussion? Who said what? What is a “deep state”? Is there an SBC Deep State? Put on your tinfoil hats and listen in as Joe and Jimmy get into all of it. You’re welcome. To get all the goods visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/deepstateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back on the 1689 and the doctrine of good works in paragraph 2 of chapter 16. Where do good works issue from an d what do they actually accomplish? Plus, Jimmy goes all Marxist on the Doctrine and Devotion Conference. Be sure to check out our website for all the goods! www.doctrineanddevotion.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Here’s a short, live recording of Doctrine and Devotion from our 2019 Conference on Biblical Theology. Joe and Jimmy step into an online debate about the lack of “lament” among Christians and the A.C.T.S. model of prayer. Do the guys use the ACTS model? Is lament a part of that approach to prayer? Plus, the guys walk through ACTS to share more of their thoughts on prayer.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are beat after the 2019 Doctrine and Devotion Conference on Biblical Theology, so they offer up a short episode just introducing the subject of “good works.” Be sure to check out Dr. James Hamilton’s sermon on John 3 preached at Redeemer Fellowship on May 5th. Plus, here’s a few photos from the conference. For all the links, show notes and photos visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689161Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today Joe and Jimmy talk about liturgy. What is liturgy? What kind do the guys like? And what is the liturgy like at Redeemer Fellowship? The guys walk through each part of Redeemer’s service and explain the meaning and various elements. For all the show notes and links check out www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/liturgySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands