Today we are meditating on Psalm 55:16–18.

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Today Joe and Jimmy discuss another article Julie Roys alleging misconduct by the leadership of Grace Community Church, led by John MacArthur. What are we to do with such publications? When do we stop defending leaders in the midst of accusations like these? As people removed from the situation are we responsible to respond? Warning: this episode deals with the sexual assault of children.

Jimmy and Joe talk through the value of Christian conferences, what we look for when choosing one to attend, and what our favorite conference experiences have been. But first they answer an email about the difference between baptist and presbyterian denominations.

Joe and Jimmy respond to an email from a young minister navigating the trappings of his first position at a church. How does he avoid finding his identity in the wrong parts of ministry? How does he build trust with people 20 years his senior, make necessary changes, and not be the know-it-all seminarian?

The guys answer some more emails. Why do people get worked up over the SBC president if every church is autonomous? Is cryptocurrency gambling? How does a man encourage his despondent wife?

In a recent episode the guys said that one candidate for SBC President might drop out of the running due to recent news, and this proved to be true. Today Joe and Jimmy discuss the three men set to be nominated at the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention in Anaheim, CA.

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Joe and Jimmy answer a listener’s question about what to tell our kids when it comes to mom’s or dad’s enjoyment of alcohol or tobacco. Does it hurt or help to hide lawful, permissible habits from our kids?

Jump to the 5:00 minute mark to skip the banter and get to the conversation. Pastor Willy Rice, who has been nominated to serve as president of the Southern Baptist Convention in 2022, recently released a statement about one of the deacons at his church. You can watch his statement here. In this episode Jimmy and Joe discuss this situation he shared, and the issue of past sins and current qualifications to serve in the church. Are there sins, if committed before one’s conversion, disqualify someone from serving in the church?

Joe and Jimmy received an email from a listener about John Piper’s take on smoking. His position against smoking isn’t surprising, and many of his concerns are fair, but his biblical argument is what the guys find less than convincing.

Resource

Christians and Cigars, by Joe Thorn

Jimmy and Joe answer an email questions about youth ministry and involving parents. Jimmy has years of experience in youth ministry and the conversation is fun and helpful as the guys discuss why many parents aren’t typically present in youth groups, and how to encourage and connect with them over time.