Holy Joys Podcast

Dr. James R. Hart, former President of the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, joins David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold to discuss Lent and its core spiritual disciplines. Support the show

David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss Thomas Oden's Classic Christianity , Book Two, Chapter 11: "In Our Place," pages 401–405. Topics include the meaning of atonement, the key theme of reconciliation, the centrality of the cross in Christian faith and worship, and the way that the atonement reflects God's holy and loving nature. Support the show

Dan Sharp, Professor at The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, joins David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold to discuss the Christian year (the liturgical calendar) and how it can deepen our worship of God. Dr. Sharp is the author of Advent to Ashes: Scripture, Commentary, Music, and Prayer Devotional For Each Day of the Christian Year (Covenant Books, 2025).  Support the show

David Fry and Johnathan Arnold continue discussing Thomas Oden's Classic Christianity , Book Two, Chapter 10: "The Death of Christ." The second half of this chapter focuses on the crucifixion, death, and burial of Christ. Support the show

This episode of the Holy Joys Podcast provides an example of how to use the simplified Daily Office that is included in the Holy Joys catechism book, The Whole Counsel of God.  Follow along on page 238 (Confession of Sin) and page 242 (Daily Morning Prayer) of the book. Scripture readings are taken from the Bible reading plan on page 278. Support the show

David Fry and Johnathan Arnold begin discussing Thomas Oden's Classic Christianity , Book Two, Chapter 10: "The Death of Christ." The first half of this chapter focuses on the suffering of Christ which led up to his death. Support the show

David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word. This episode focuses on the Prayers of the People, also called "Congregational Prayer," the "Universal Prayer," and the "Prayer of the Faithful." Support the show

David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word. This episode focuses on the weekly confession of the Creed (Nicene, Apostles', or Athanasian). Support the show

David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word. Support the show

David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold continue their discussion of the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word. Support the show

David 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

David 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

David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service , beginning with the Service of the Word. This episode covers The Processional, Acclamation, Call to Worship, Opening Prayer (e.g., Collect for Purity), Summary of the Law, Kyrie and Trisagion, Gloria Patri, and Hymn of Praise (e.g., Gloria in Excelsis). Support the show

A discussion between David Hartkopf, David Fry, and Johnathan Arnold on the public reading of Scripture and how to use a lectionary. Support the show

A discussion between David Hartkopf, David Fry, and Johnathan Arnold on the nature of Christian worship and its essential parts. Support the show

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...

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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

David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss approaches to evangelism, the evangelistic duty of the pastor-theologian, and the priority of missions in the life of the church. Support the show

Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss David's recent article, " What Does Healthy Church Growth Look Like? " Support the show

In this special episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold talks through his article " How Often Should We Receive the Lord's Supper? " Support the show

David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service and how they prepare for weekly worship. Support the show

Johnathan and David discuss some of their favorite online resources. Johnathan’s list: ccel.org — a wealth of free Christian books; allows you to make an account so that you can save notes and highlights newadvent.org — especially newadvent.org/fathers, which has the full text of many patristic works stepbible.org — Step Bible by Tyndale House, my favorite online Bible wesley.nnu.edu — Wesley Cent...

David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss their experience at the recent Holy Joys Healthy Church Conference in Frankfort, IN. Visit holyjoys.org/conference for more info about the conference and next year's dates. Support the show

Joey Ratcliff joins Johnathan Arnold and David Fry to discuss restoration assessment—what to do if someone's sin comes to light in the local church. Since this podcast was recorded, Joey Ratcliff is now Lead Pastor at The Way Community Church in Muncie, IN. He is a graduate of Wesley Biblical Seminary (MDiv, 2023) and God's Bible School (B.A. MinEd, 2008). Support the show