The guys are recording in the local cigar shop again, and Joe surprises Jimmy by jumping into a subject without any warning: The Billy Graham Rule. Is it a good practice for pastors and leaders to meet with women alone, or should they have a rule against the practice to protect themselves and others? Plus, Joe rants against men wearing “short pants.”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Here they come! Jimmy is in Europe, Joe is all by himself. But they recorded some episodes to drop while Jimmy is taking photos in front of the Eiffel Tower. Today, the guys are wrapping up Chapter 21 of the 1689 Confession on Christian liberty. How do Christians use the idea of Christian liberty as a cover for sin? What is the consequence of abusing Christian liberty? What is the point of Christian liberty? OUR SPONSOR Media Gratiae is a small nonprofit ministry that makes amazing documentaries and multimedia Bible studies. This week we want to tell you about a their project, Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God, the Deluxe Edition Box Set. This is a great on-ramp for Christians who maybe aren’t familiar with the Puritans to begin to interact with them, and to make them want to pick up a book and dig in. Use the promo code DEVO for an additional $10 off. The package contains: 6 DVDs: a feature-length documentary, lots of special features, and 35 Sunday school lessons on Puritan biographies and puritan theme. An accompanying workbook for the lessons A beautiful clothbound book from Joel Beeke and Michael Reeves Posters and postcard prints, etc. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689213Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We have received a crazy amount of questions about Paul Maxwell and his “deconversion,” wondering if we are going to address it since he was on the podcast. The truth is, Paul wasn’t just on the podcast, he is our friend. So, today we are addressing the issue of deconversion, and specifically looking at how to deal with it on a relational level. Isn’t deconversion just apostasy? Is there one main reason people wind up leaving the faith? Is it really because of bad theology and superficial youth groups? How should we talk to the deconverted? How should we think of them? We are not getting into Paul’s personal story, or “spilling the tea”—like the kids say. Paul can speak for himself if he wishes. But here you go, a special episode of Banter of Truth for everybody.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands