The guys sit down with Dr. Ed Stetzer to talk about church health and revitalization. What are the basic symptoms of an unhealthy church, and what are the first steps in moving the church back toward biblical vitality? Ed has some great words for us all. And one of those words is “jackwagon.” Be sure to follow Ed on Twitter at @edstetzer. Who is Ed Stetzer? Don't pretend you don't know. Everybody knows that Ed holds the distinguished Billy Graham Chair of Church, Mission, and Evangelism at Wheaton College and serves as Executive Director of the Billy Graham Center. He has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches, trained pastors and church planters on six continents, holds two masters degrees and two doctorates, and has written dozens of articles and books.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back and open up the mailbag to answer some listener questions. This time: praying for preachers, how to run a preaching lab, complementarity, and yes, another question on cigars and causing people to stumble. Plus, included in the show notes is Jimmy's famous “presidential portrait.” #presidentfofoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy wrap up their discussion of Graeme Goldsworthy's Gospel and Kingdom by focusing on the chapters that walk the reader through the Kingdom of God throughout the Old Testament, culminating in the New Covenant in Jesus Christ. What is it that makes up the Kingdom of God, and where does it first appear in Scripture? Plus, Jimmy brings Diet Coke and Joe repents of his rebellion against seatbelt laws. Sort of. If you are late to this party we highly recommend that you pick up The Goldsworthy Trilogy. You'll get three of Goldsworthy's works, including Gospel and Kingdom. The page numbers will line up exactly with the single volume we are using as well. If you're tracking with us share it on social media with the hashtag #learnwithjofoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy sit down with author, professor, and fountain pen enthusiast, Dr. Don Whitney, to talk about spiritual disciples in general, and fasting and silence in particular. What is a “spiritual discipline”? How important are the biblical disciplines for the Christian life? Why should we fast, and why is it so neglected today? How is silence and solitude a biblical discipline? Be sure to check out Dr. Whitney's website, biblicalspirituality.org, and pick up his books linked below. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As Jimmy and Joe go back to Graeme Goldsworthy little gem, Gospel and Kingdom, they dive into chapter 5, “Covenant and Kingdom”. What is the Kingdom of God, and how is it presented in the Bible? Where do we first see the Kingdom, and what place does the kingdom have in different parts of Scripture? Is the Kingdom a present reality or a future hope? What impact should our citizenship in the Kingdom of God have in our daily lives in this world? If you are joining in now, be sure to pick up The Goldsworthy Trilogy. You'll get three of Goldsworthy's works, including Gospel and Kingdom. The page numbers will line up exactly with the single volume we are using as well. If you're tracking with us share it on social media with the hashtag #learnwithjofoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys sit down with the super tall author, podcaster, self-professed curmudgeon, Barnabas Piper, to talk about friendship. Jimmy and Joe have addressed this topic in the past (here and here), but they really wanted to hear Barnabas' perspective. What is friendship and why is it so important to a full and healthy life? What does it take to be a good friend? It's a great conversation that will help you think more deeply about friendship.  Be sure to check out Barnabas' website, podcast, and, follow him on Twitter. And you can dig deep with Barnabas by checking out his books, like The Curious Christian and Help My Unbelief.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

John Piper recently stirred up some controversy when he explained that he does not believe women should be teaching men in seminary who are training for the pastorate. Jimmy and Joe jump into the conversation in this bonus episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back talking through Graeme Goldsworthy's Gospel and Kingdom, this time hitting Chapter 4, “Biblical Theology and the History of Redemption.” What is the interplay between systematic theology and biblical theology? What is progressive revelation? How do we seek to demonstrate the relevance of the Old Testament to the Christian life today? How does exegesis, hermeneutics, homiletics help us in understanding and applying the Scripture? Plus, Joe is right, and Jimmy is wrong. If you are joining in now, be sure to pick up The Goldsworthy Trilogy. You'll get three of Goldsworthy's works, including Gospel and Kingdom. The page numbers will line up exactly with the single volume we are using as well. If you're tracking with us share it on social media with the hashtag #learnwithjofo.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe flew up to the Bethlehem Conference for Pastors and Church Leaders to talk with a few different people. First up we share our conversation with Courtney Reissig, the author of The Accidental Feminist, and Glory in the Ordinary. We had a great time hanging out with Courtney, even though she's never listened to Doctrine and Devotion. Get her books (and men, we're talking to you, too) Be sure to follow Courtney on Twitter, and tell her to listen to Doctrine and Devotion!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy continue their discussion of Graeme Goldsworthy's Gospel and Kingdom, this time focusing on Chapter 3, “What is the Old Testament?” How do we make sense of the different genres of literature in the Old Testament? Is the Old Testament history, and if so, what kind of history is it? If you are joining in now, be sure to pick up The Goldsworthy Trilogy. You'll get three of Goldsworthy's works, including Gospel and Kingdom. The page numbers will line up exactly with the single volume we are using as well. If you're tracking with us share it on social media with the hashtage #learnwithjofo.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands