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A discussion of theology and ministry practice, all for a holy, happy church. A ministry of holyjoys.org.... more
FAQs about Holy Joys Podcast:How many episodes does Holy Joys Podcast have?The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.
December 22, 2025The Sunday Service, Part 2: The Scripture LessonsDavid Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold continue their discussion of the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word.Support the show...more43minPlay
December 18, 2025Our Favorite Advent HymnsDavid Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss their favorite advent hymns. Visit holyjoys.org/advent-songs for a list of Advent hymns, songs, and metrical Psalms, and check out the Holy Joys Advent Playlist on Spotify or at holyjoys.org/advent-playlist.Support the show...more22minPlay
December 11, 2025The Work of Christ: Prophet, Priest, and KingDavid Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss Thomas Oden's Classic Christianity, Book Two, Chapter 9: "The Work He Came to Do." This chapter looks at the threefold office of Christ (munus triplex), and begins to explore Christ's ministry as Prophet and Priest.Support the show...more45minPlay
December 11, 2025The Sunday Service, Part 1: Before the Scripture LessonsDavid Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word.Support the show...more52minPlay
November 20, 2025Public Reading of Scripture and Using a LectionaryA discussion between David Hartkopf, David Fry, and Johnathan Arnold on the public reading of Scripture and how to use a lectionary.Support the show...more20minPlay
November 20, 2025David Hartkopf on Christian Worship and LiturgyA discussion between David Hartkopf, David Fry, and Johnathan Arnold on the nature of Christian worship and its essential parts.Support the show...more38minPlay
September 13, 2024Did the Father Forsake the Son on the Cross? (repost)Travis Johnson joins Johnathan Arnold and David Fry to discuss Matthew 27:46, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"Why does Jesus quote Psalm 22:1 from the cross?Is there a break or separation between the Father and the Son on the cross?Does Jesus bear the wrath of God on the cross?Why is important for pastors to address the myth that the Father utterly forsook the Son?Support the show...more29minPlay
April 04, 2024Introduction to Catechesis and the Forthcoming Adult CatechismJohnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss catechesis and the forthcoming adult catechism from Holy Joys.NOTE: Since recording this podcast, the title "New Methodist Catechism" has been reconsidered. We have had numerous non-Wesleyan churches interested in using the catechism, and the possibility of a major global partnership with churches that are either non-Wesleyan or Wesleyan but cautious about front-loading the word "Methodist" while navigating the ongoing denominational upheaval and confusion in the Wesleyan tradition. The catechism will still heavily highlight the contributions of Wesley and the Wesleyan tradition alongside other Protestants and church fathers, and in this way serve many of our original goals (perhaps better). Stay tuned for more information.Support the show...more51minPlay
February 03, 2024Israel and the Church, Dispensationalism, and Replacement Theology (repost)In this episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Dr. David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss several views on Israel and the church, addressing the common accusation that those who recognize continuity between Israel and the church are proponents of replacement theology and somehow “anti-Israel.”Support the show...more57minPlay
FAQs about Holy Joys Podcast:How many episodes does Holy Joys Podcast have?The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.