Jimmy and Joe talk through the brouhaha over President Trump’s surprise visit to Mclean Bible Church where David Platt serves as the Teaching Pastor. Was bringing the President of the United States up front to pray for him during Sunday service biblical or unbiblical? WHAT Did Jerry Falwell Jr. say about Platt?! What would the Jofo do? Plus, Jimmy yells “Trump” in church. Seriously. References David Platt Models How to Pray for a President by Joe Carter David Platt’s Explanation Praying for a President Is Not that Radical: Platt, Prayer, and Polarization by Ed Stetzer For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/trumplattSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe sit down to discuss Redeemer Fellowship's Leadership Lab and our top ten “preaching don'ts.” What is Leadership Lab, and how do we run it? And what are out top ten “don'ts” for preachers and teachers, and what can we do to fight against them? We've listed them below for people who like lists. Plus, Jimmy's hand gestures, Joe's brow wiping, and “mom's spaghetti.” Preaching Don'ts 1. Don't tell long stories. 2. Don't delay getting to the point. 3. Don't go down rabbit trails. 4. Don't neglect your tone. 5. Don't make yourself the hero. 6. Don't make yourself the fool. 7. Don't repeat yourself in content or mannerisms. 8. Don't comment on your mistakes. 9. Don't make excuses 10. Don't take too long in your introduction. Help to Overcome These Don'ts 1. Have a critic and a coach. 2. Review your sermons. 3. Practice your sermon. 4. Keep learning.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Bonus Episode: The guys recorded this episode earlier in the week, but the Founders Ministries Cinedoc controversy led us to change the release schedule. So here it is, Jimmy and Joe discussing Josh Harris and his announcement of his spiritual “deconstruction” or falling away from the Christian faith. What exactly did Josh say? How did the online community respond? How should we personally respond when people fall away? Plus, Joe argues with Dunkin’ Donuts. For all the links and show notes for this episode visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/joshSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands