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Pastors Sean and Josh are joined by Pastor Lawson Harlow of Mercy Hill to discuss Marcionism. Marcion is one of the most notorious heretical teachers in Christian history, yet Marcionism is far from dead in contemporary culture.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at:...

What is Pelagianism, why is it wrong, and why does it matter today? Continuing our series in Ancient Heresies, Pastors Sean and Josh discuss the ancient (and modern) heresy of Pelagianism.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepodcast@gmail.com

The second episode in our new series, Ancient Heresies. Today we're discussing Gnosticism - an especially dangerous teaching that has been around for thousands of years.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepodcast@gmail.com

The first episode in our new series, Ancient Heresies. Today we take a look at one of the oldest false teachings concerning the person of Jesus.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepodcast@gmail.com

In this one we revisit our podcast edition of the State of Theology and talk about Christianity in France and who might be moving there... Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepodcast@gmail.com

This time we take a look at the most recent State of Theology survey from Ligonier Ministries and bemoan Evangelicals' apparent lack of Biblical faithfulness. Check it out! You'll only be disappointed in the heresy you hear! ;)  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Ema...

Pastors Sean and Josh discuss Reformed theology – what it is, where it came from, and why it matters in the life and practice of modern Protestant Christians.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepodcast@gmail.com

In Romans, one of Paul's goals is to answer a question: if Israel largely rejected Christ, does that means God's promises to His people have failed? Pastors Sean and Josh walk through Paul's answer to this question as it is presented in the book of Romans.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativ...

There are a lot of different English Bible translations, and some of the modern translations seem to "leave out" passages that the King James included. Why do different translations include different verses at times? Pastors Sean and Josh discuss Bible translations, textual transmission, and the preservation of God's Word.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Ke...

What is secularism? Pastors Sean and Josh discuss the secular worldview that is so prominent in Western culture, and walk through some of the outcomes of this worldview – as well as discussing how Christians can function in our present culture. ...and Star Trek Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.or...

There are few questions that are more difficult than this one: If God is God, why is there evil? If God is God (that is to say, if God is good and sovereign), why do bad things happen, and where do they come from? Pastors Sean and Josh address this question, known as "theodicy."  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC...

What is repentance? Should Christians repent? Is repentance a "work"? Pastors Sean and Josh discuss biblical evidence for an orthodox understanding of repentance, and why this doctrine is important in the life of a Christian.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email...

What is a covenant, and how does it impact how I interpret Scripture? In this episode, Pastors Sean and Josh give an overview of Covenant Theology and how it affects Christian thought and practice. (Check out Episode 41 on Dispensationalism for more!) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses...

How should we worship God? Must we only take our cues from Scripture, or can we have personal expressions of worship? Join us in thinking about what is often called the "Regulative Principle of Worship".  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepo...

Good preaching is essential for the Christian life. Special guest, Pastor Lawson Harlow of Mercy Hill Church in Olive Branch, MS, joins us to discuss why we preach and what makes a sermon worth your time. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepodcast@gmai...

After several episodes discussing the 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith and the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) we finally wrap up our thoughts on the two!  While this is not an exhaustive look at the differences/similarities between the two historic Baptist confessions, maybe there's enough to pique your interest and encourage you to read them for yourselves.  Music from https://filmmu...

You asked, we answered! Pastors Sean and Josh answer questions submitted by our listeners, speaking on issues ranging from Leah's eye color to what kind of dinosaurs Job might have seen.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepodcast@gmail.com

Pastors Sean and Josh speak with Travis Montgomery about upcoming education initiatives for the local church, the need for Christian Education, and a host of resources from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and elsewhere!  For the Church – ftc.co 9Marks at MBTS sessions – https://www.mbts.edu/category/conferences/9marks-conference/ Podcasts: Tool Talk by Exegetical Tools; The City of God (Dr...

Many have rejected the Christian faith after having once proclaimed it. In this episode we have a long, meandering conversation about apostasy and what you can do about it.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepodcast@gmail.com

Here's part two of our comparison between the Baptist Faith and Message and London Baptist Confession of Faith! This time we take a look at each confession's sections on the theme of "Salvation". Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinep...

In this episode we speak with Jordan Tew of Baptist Publishing House about the new BMA curriculum, The Baptist Expositor, and The Associational Baptist Church Manual, a collection of historic Baptist documents to strengthen the churches.  Links: - Baptist Publishing House - The Associational Baptist Church Manual Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incom...

You've definitely heard it taught, and you probably believe it without realizing it. In this episode we take a brief look at the form of covenant theology known as "dispensationalism".  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepodcast@gmail.co...

We begin to compare the Baptist Faith & Message (2000) with the second London Baptist Confession (1689). These two confessions help set the precedent for Baptist belief, so join us as we take a quick look at the first few chapters of each dealing with the Scriptures, God, and Creation.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC...

A brief overview of the creeds and confessions that make up the rich history of our Christian faith. Part of a larger series on Creeds, Confessions, Covenants, and Catechisms.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepodcast@gmail.com

Bill Gates, and vaccines, and microchips OH MY! How should we understand current happenings and how they relate to the end of days?  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: gooddoctrinepodcast@gmail.com