Personal devotions is a practice that is a kind of consecrated time, a setting apart of your heart's attention and focus. – James Dolezal

Jonathan and James spend some time considering the significance of personal devotions and private worship in the Christian life. They explore the importance of setting aside time for prayer, Scripture reading, and meditation, emphasizing how this practice can fuel our daily walk with God.

The dividends that it pays over time are almost impossible to calculate. – Jonathan Master

The hosts also share their own routines, best practices, and resources that can help listeners cultivate a rich devotional life. Tune in for insights that can transform your spiritual journey!

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Show Notes

Jonathan and James mentioned several resources they have found helpful in guiding their daily devotions:

Morning and Evening, by Charles Spurgeon

https://www.crossway.org/books/morning-and-evening-3case/

Come to the Waters, by James Montgomery Boice

https://reformedresources.org/come-to-the-waters-paperback/

Old Paths, by J.C. Ryle

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/ebooks/old-paths/

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, by Jeremiah Burroughs

https://reformedresources.org/rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/

Puritan Paperbacks

https://reformedresources.org/books/publishers/banner-of-truth/puritan-paperbacks/

Jonathan and James welcome Gabe Fluhrer, the senior minister of First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to discuss Gabe’s latest book, Why Do I Personally Experience Evil and Suffering?, a deeply practical guide for anyone wrestling with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, abuse, poverty, or loss. Gabe shares insights from his book, providing a pastoral perspective that contrasts philosophical discussions with biblical truths.

I know God is good, because all the suffering that has come into my life…is always filtered through the nail-pierced hands of Jesus. – Gabe Fluhrer

This episode is a comforting guide for anyone grappling with suffering and seeking to understand its place in the Christian life.

Thanks to our friends at 10ofThose Publishing, we are pleased to offer two copies of Gabe’s book, Why Do I Personally Experience Evil and Suffering?, to our listeners. Enter here to win!

Jonathan and James sit down with award-winning teacher and Old Testament scholar Brian Toews to discuss his insightful book, Voices of the Sages: Old Testament Wisdom in Dialogue. Voices of the Sages delves into biblical wisdom by exploring Old Testament wisdom texts within the Hebrew Bible's Writings (Ketuvim). Imagine these texts as sages in dialogue, presenting insights, clarifications, and debates on topics like the fear of the Lord and the consequences of good and evil.

These are books in conversation with other books. – Brian Toews

They explore the unique method of contextuality and montage that Toews employs to illustrate the conversations between the books of the Old Testament. This perspective encourages readers to see biblical wisdom as a living dialogue, illuminating the path to understanding God and pursuing wisdom in life's complexities.

Thanks to our friends at McGahan Publishing House, we are pleased to offer a copy of Brian’s book, Voices of the Sages, to our listeners. Enter here to win!

Jonathan, James, and their trusty companion, Jeff Stivason, continue their conversation about John Bunyan's classic work, The Pilgrim's Progress. Episode 10 focuses on Doubting Castle and the Delectable Mountains, unpacking the significance of these allegorical locations and their relation to the Christian experience of doubt, despair, and divine provision. In addition, they delve into the importance of pastoral care and the church's role in guiding believers through life's challenges.

We need someone who not only teaches us the truth and shows us the glories of the gospel of grace, but who will also warn us in no uncertain terms about subtle ways and significant ways in which we can be led [off the path]. – Jeff Stivason

Tune in for Part 10 in this fascinating discussion of this Christian classic.

Jonathan and James welcome back Todd Rester, associate professor of Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary, to discuss the profound themes of assurance, faith, and the application of redemption as presented in Volume Five of Petrus van Maastricht's Theoretical Practical Theology. The discussion navigates the conflicts between Reformed theology and Roman Catholic understanding, emphasizing the significance of justification and the transformative power of faith and repentance. Join us for an enlightening conversation that explores the depths of theological thought and its practical implications for believers today.

Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are pleased to offer two copies of Theoretical-Practical Theology, Volume 5 to our listeners. Enter here to win.

Show Notes

To access previous episodes with Todd Rester, click the links below:

Volume 1: https://theologyonthego.podbean.com/e/theoretical-practical-theology-podcast/

Volume 2: https://theologyonthego.podbean.com/e/theoretical-practical-theology-vol-ii/

Volume 3: https://theologyonthego.podbean.com/e/the-works-of-god-and-the-fall-of-man-podcast/

Volume 4: https://theologyonthego.podbean.com/e/redemption-in-christ/

The guys are switching things up today, with Jonathan interviewing James about the profound topic of free will in glory. They explore the nuances of free will as defined in the confessions, discussing how glorified saints in heaven experience a unique form of freedom.

In the state of glory, your will will be so immutably perfected for good alone that it would be wrong not to do all that is in your heart. – James Dolezal

The ability to only choose your good and not what's bad for you is actually more free. – Jonathan Master

Join us as we unpack the theological implications of this concept and what it means for our understanding of freedom in the state of grace versus the state of glory.

Show Notes

We recorded another episode on free will back in 2021 that you may want to listen to if you enjoyed this podcast: https://theologyonthego.podbean.com/e/free-will-fact-or-misconception-podcast/

“Music transports us to the heavenly. It moves our souls and puts courage in our bones.”

On this episode of Theology on the Go, Jonathan and James engage in a heartfelt conversation with David and Barbara Lehman, authors of Hosannas Forever: Hymns of Heaven and Our Pilgrimage. In Hosannas Forever, David and Barbara include 52 hymns about heaven that speak to the trials, longings, and sufferings we’re facing. Each hymn is introduced with a brief biography of the author who penned the lyrics and a biography of the melody’s composer, followed by a devotional summary.

Today, they discuss the importance of hymns in Christian worship and how these songs can deepen our understanding of faith and hope, particularly in relation to heaven.

Unless the saints continually focus on the eternal, we will wrongly prioritize the temporal. – David Leeman

Join us as we explore the rich history of hymns, the stories behind them, and their role in guiding our hearts toward the eternal.

Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Moody Publishing, we are pleased to offer two listeners a copy of Hosannas Forever, with an accompanying CD. Enter here to win.

Show Notes

To check out other hymn books and resources by David & Barbara Leeman, go to https://hosannahymnals.com/

Back by popular demand, Jonathan and James continue their exploration of John Bunyan's classic, The Pilgrim's Progress, with expert Jeff Stivason. They delve into the harrowing encounter with Giant Despair, discussing themes of depression, guilt, and the importance of fellowship in overcoming despair.

Depression is not a monster that can do with us anything that it will. Depression is something that can be broken and that brokenness can come through the Word of God. – Jeff Stivason

With an emphasis on the power of God's promises, this episode offers a profound reflection on the human experience of suffering and the hope that the believer has in the midst of it.