Joe and Jimmy are back in the cigar shop, and are joined by Stephen Kopalchick. Stephen is a member of Redeemer Fellowship, Director of Global Distribution at Crossway, and the founder of The St. Charles Institute. The guys had Stephen on to discuss a passion of his, raising awareness about the persecuted church. What is persecution? What areas are hot today? How can American Christians and churches begin to think more deeply about and get involved in this issue? Be sure to read the article we referenced on the Chinese church and their public statement amidst severe persecution. For more information on the persecuted church you can check out the following resources suggested by Stephen. OUR SPONSOR Missional Wear is sponsoring today’s episode, and we are excited to tell you about their newest project. You know Missional Wear: christian tees, mugs, prints, and more, all reflecting good theology. But now they are producing amazing statue-busts of some of the great theologians. Head over to Kickstarter to get in on the project! For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/persecutedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys were having an “off air” conversation about something that happened at the recent Shepherd’s Conference, but decided to stop, turn on the mics, and then continue the conversation. It’s really a free-form chat about tribalism, idealism, and unity in the church. For links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/tribalismSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy eventually get around to talking about the various ways the Coronavirus is challenging and and even killing our churches. Plus, Joe confronts a man at the cigar shop. THE 2020 DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION CONFERENCE Doctrine and Devotion's fourth annual conference is Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2020 in St. Charles, IL. Our theme for this two-day conference is Covenant Theology: God's Promises for God's People. Dr. Sam Renihan will be our keynote speaker, joined by Joe Thorn and Jimmy Fowler, walking us through the biblical covenants between God and his people. For all the links and show notes for this episode visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/corona-killerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands