Jimmy and Joe open some mail and discuss holding pastors accountable for how they lead their families, and ways to persevere in prayer. Jump to 4:17 to skip the banter.

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?

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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/bcq1

Next week the Baptist Catechism (1693) will get the JoFo treatment. Each Monday we will talk through one or more of the questions and answers from the catechism all would benefit from learning. In this episode the guys talk through catechesis, the value of catechetical instruction, and why catechisms are now neglected by most churches. Plus, the use the Bat-phone to call in “The Man” for some help.

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/baptist-catechism

Dr. Jim Renihan. We don’t need to say any more. Jim “The Man” Renihan. That means this is a great episode worth your time. But for those who do not know, Jim is a theologian, author, and serves as the President of IRBS Theological Seminary. His forthcoming book, For the Vindication of the Truth A Brief Exposition of the First London Baptist Confession of Faith, is an important and helpful book all our listeners will benefit from. Why did Dr. Renihan write a book on the First London Confession? How is it different from the Second London Confession? Can we expect an exposition of the 1689? This new book is not yet available, but we will let you know as soon as pre-orders are available.

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/flc-renihan

The guys open up the mailbag and wind up talking about Christian Hedonism, COVID and church attendance, seminary, and baby names!

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 show notes for this episode at
www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/hercules

The guys are back to discuss Jimmy’s recent appearance on The Common Good radio show with Ian Simkins on WYLL, and a listens email concerning our episode on John Crist.

For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/covid-crist

In this episode the Jofo discuss how to prepare for the fall—not the fall of America, but the fall season with its looming frustrations and challenges—by looking at Romans 8 as a guide for walking through trying times. Plus, Joe takes a peek in Jimmy’s bag and is shocked by what he finds.

For all the pics, links, and show notes visit
www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/prepping

The guys walk through the last paragraph of the chapter of the 1689 Confession. In there a Judgement Jumbotron? How does the anticipation of the Day of Judgment move us to live today? Plus, Jimmy gets a hold of Joe’s drivers license from 1993, and Joe overshares.

Get all the show notes, links, and pics at
www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/168932-3

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-killer

Jimmy and Joe step into the final chapter of the 1689 Confession to discuss the final judgement of the righteous and the wicked. Plus, the guys have figured out that because they are both always right, the arguing can finally stop.

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 notes for this episode visit
www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/16893212