Family, career, people, hobbies—what is most important to us in life? What comes first? The Christian says God comes first. The first Q&A of the Baptist Catechism explicitly says, “God is the first and chiefest being.” What does it mean to say God is “first”? What are the implications for us who understand this truth? RESOURCES (see show notes linked below) 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. Get all the links and notes for this episode at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/bcq1Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is a short promotion for what’s next from Doctrine and Devotion. Since 2016 Joe and Jimmy have been putting out two podcasts a week to encourage listeners in rich, experiential theology in the context of friendship and conversation. Nothing is changing there. You can expect “fresh pod” every Monday and Thursday like always. But we are now offering even more for those who want to support Doctrine and Devotion.Beginning January 1st 2021 Doctrine and Devotion All Access will be live. All Access members will get access to two new, commercial-free podcasts: Banter of Truth (released every Tuesday), and Weekday Wisdom (new eps drop every Monday-Friday).You can get all the details here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe are back from the annual Doctrine and Devotion conference to talk a bit about the discouragement of pastors in 2020. Why is this year so hard, and why do so many pastors appear to be ready to leave their churches? Then the guys look at John Piper’s “Thirty Reasons Why It Is a Great Thing to Be a Pastor” from his updated book, The Supremacy of God in Preaching. Plus, we announce a winner for the ESV Reader’s Bible Giveaway, Jimmy learns there is no fight in Vegas, and Joe gets a last minute invite to go to “Sin City.”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands