Joe and Jimmy are ready to talk “thanksgiving”, but first have to take some time to enjoy their recent victory in Canasta over Pastor Pat and Member Justin. This episode isn't a conversation about the holiday, but the spiritual practice of thanksgiving. What is thanksgiving, and why is it so important? If it's supposed to be an essential part of the Christian faith, why is it often lacking in our lives?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today Jimmy and Joe talk to Pastor Tyler Drewitz, one of the planters of Ridgeline Church in Salt Lake City, UT, about the various roles of pastors and his new ministry MyXP. What is the difference between a Lead Pastor, an Executive Pastor, and an Associate Pastor, and why is there a need for different kinds of leaders among elders?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today Jimmy and Joe discuss the “the priesthood of all believers.” In what way are all Christians called priests, and what does it call us to do? How can this doctrine go wrong in the local church? Plus, Jimmy cries, and Joe is right—for once.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Jofo continue their celebration of the Reformation and get into “semper reformanda”. You thought they were done with the Latin phrases? Not yet. What does semper reformanda mean? Where does it come from? How do we get it wrong? What does it mean for us today?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back, talking through the issue of discouragement. Where does discouragement come from? Is it ever helpful? What are the different ways we should deal with our discouragement? Plus, Wonder Twin Power and why the guys don't get the “call back.”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy wrap up the Reformation 500 series while sitting in the car. All Christians seem to embrace “the glory of God” as the be all, end all, ultimate purpose of all things. But what does it mean in the context of salvation? How do we glorify God? Plus, Jimmy is a baby.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are really short on time this week so they recorded an episode while running errands in Joe's car on a very rainy day. Up on today's episode, “sola fide” or “faith alone.” What is faith, and how does it differ from simple knowledge or an assent to facts? Plus Joe helps the Reformed tradition understand faith, and Jimmy quotes DC Talk.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back talking “sola gratia” as they continue their Five Solas series for the Reformation 500 celebration. How is “grace alone” in jeopardy in our evangelical churches? How does the grace of God alone free us to live lives of godliness?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy continue their series through the five solas and talk through “Solus Christus.” What is the basic meaning behind “Christ Alone”, and how high are the stakes with this doctrine? How do evangelicals drift into a practical denial of Solus Christus? Plus, more Jared Wilson quotes!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe kick off a five part series on the five “solas” of the Protestant Reformation. First up, “sola scriptura.” Why is this the foundational principle of the Reformation? What should this doctrine mean for us as Christians and the local church? Plus, Jimmy's Latin, Spanish, and Italian accent show how beautiful language can be.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands