On today's episode Joe and Jimmy talk about the work of preaching and listening to preachers. From some of the basic “how-to's” of sermon prep, to what it takes to get the most of out a sermon we are listening to it was another fun and profitable conversation for us. we hope it is for you as well. Joe tells preachers to put away the stool,  and shares an embarrassing Mark Dever story. Jimmy tells sermon critics to slow their roll and gives the best shout out ever to J. Bond Media.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

BONUS EPISODE! Immediately after the Nov 29th Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary chapel service Jimmy and Joe got a number of emails and messages about the sermon by Dr. Rick Patrick, Pastor of First Baptist Church Sylacauga and Executive Director of Connect 316, and the concluding remarks by Dr. Page Patterson, President of SWBTS. Here the guys talk about Calvinism in the SBC, tell fellow Calvinists to “chill,” and discuss how to respond to those with whom we disagree. Correction: Joe said that every church which made up the beginning of the SBC affirmed the 1689 Second London Confession. It would be more accurate to say, “In 1845, when the Southern Baptist Convention was formed, every delegate came from a church or association that had adopted the Philadelphia Confession or an abstract of the document.” (On the Baptist Confession of 1689 by Dr. Nathan Finn) The Philadelphia Confession contains all the content of the 1689 with two additions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe post up in the office to talk through an article on Ed Stetzer's blog, The Exchange, about why people leave one church for another. New Research: Churchgoers Stick Around for Theology, Not Music or Preachers by Bob (Santana) Smietana is very interesting. Be sure to check it out. What percentage of people in a local church are considering moving on? What are the primary issues the move people to leave a church and seek out another? The research included in this article states that most people who are considering leaving a church do so because “the church changed its doctrine.” Plus, this week the guys are reading The Preacher's Catechism by Lewis Allen. SPONSOR FOR JULY This month we are proud to be sponsored by Ligonier Ministries who are offering our listeners 15 months of Tabletalk Magazine for only $23. That's 15 print issues delivered monthly at the regular annual rate of $23. Plus, you get digital access to current and past issues dating back to 2012. Spread the word and sign up today here. Get all the links and show notes for this episode at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/exitSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands