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Holy Joys PodcastDid 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 show2024-09-1328 minHoly Joys PodcastIntroduction 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...2024-04-0450 minHoly Joys PodcastIsrael 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 show2024-02-0356 minHoly Joys PodcastEvangelism and Being a Missional ChurchDavid 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 show2023-11-2923 minHoly Joys PodcastCatechism Class, Week 6: The Means of GraceIn this special episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold teaches through an early draft of the New Methodist Catechism in preparation for a baptism and church membership class at Redeemer Wesleyan Church, where he serves as Senior Pastor.Support the show2023-10-1849 minHoly Joys PodcastChurch Growth: Numbers and MaturityJohnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss David's recent article, "What Does Healthy Church Growth Look Like?"Support the show2023-10-0440 minHoly Joys PodcastCatechism Class, Week 5: The Church & SacramentsIn this special episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold teaches through an early draft of the New Methodist Catechism in preparation for a baptism and church membership class at Redeemer Wesleyan Church, where he serves as Senior Pastor.Support the show2023-10-0351 minHoly Joys PodcastCatechism Class, Week 4: The Holy Spirit & New LifeIn this special episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold teaches through an early draft of the New Methodist Catechism in preparation for a baptism and church membership class at Redeemer Wesleyan Church, where he serves as Senior Pastor.Support the show2023-09-2849 minHoly Joys PodcastThe Case for At Least Weekly CommunionIn 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 show2023-09-2120 minHoly Joys PodcastPreparing for the Sunday ServiceDavid Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service and how they prepare for weekly worship.Support the show2023-09-2053 minHoly Joys PodcastCatechism Class, Week 3: The Son of God & RedemptionIn this special episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold teaches through an early draft of the New Methodist Catechism in preparation for a baptism and church membership class at Redeemer Wesleyan Church, where he serves as Senior Pastor.Support the show2023-09-1949 minHoly Joys Podcast10 Favorite Online ResourcesJohnathan 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 highlightsnewadvent.org — especially newadvent.org/fathers, which has the full text of many patristic worksstepbible.org — Step Bible by Tyndale House, my favorite online Biblewesley.nnu.edu — Wesley Center Online with the full text of Wesley’s sermons, Notes on the Bible, etc.bestcommentaries.com — commentary recommendations on each book of the Bi...2023-09-1326 minHoly Joys PodcastReflections on the 2023 Healthy Church ConferenceDavid 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 show2023-09-0646 minHoly Joys PodcastJoey Ratcliff on Confession of Sin and Restoration AssessmentJoey 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 show2023-08-2357 minHoly Joys Podcast10 Books Every Pastor Should Have in Their LibraryVisit holyjoys.org/books-pastor-library to see David and Johnathan's lists.Support the show2023-08-161h 05Holy Joys PodcastThe Priesthood of All Believers, Martin Luther, and the Church's Authority (Repost)In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers and its practical implications for the life of the church, especially keeping and restoring one another from sin.Quotes from Fry:Our authority as pastors is a derived authority. We are acting on behalf of Christ and his church.In our leadership-focused, hierarchical society, when you talk about rulership or dominion, immediately images of domination come to mind, instead of servant-leadership or service.Taking someone away from the local church and having a baptism is problematic. This is something...2023-08-1559 minHoly Joys PodcastCatechism Class, Week 2: Sin & the LawIn this special episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold teaches through an early draft of the New Methodist Catechism in preparation for a baptism and church membership class at Redeemer Wesleyan Church, where he serves as Senior Pastor.Support the show2023-08-0846 minHoly Joys Podcast"Feed My Sheep": Theology and the ChurchDavid Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the relationship between the church and theology, using John 21:17* as a starting place and drawing from William Burt Pope's Compendium on "Theology in the Church."*In the discussion, the verse was accidentally cited as John 21:21. Support the show2023-08-0826 minHoly Joys PodcastCatechism Class, Week 1: God the Father & CreationIn this special episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold teaches through an early draft of the New Methodist Catechism in preparation for a baptism and church membership class at Redeemer Wesleyan Church, where he serves as Senior Pastor.Support the show2023-08-0541 minHoly Joys PodcastThe Church: A Central DoctrineJohnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss why ecclesiology (the study of the church) should be of central importance to every Christian, especially pastors, and explore several key concepts that are neglected or misunderstood. Support the show2023-08-0235 minHoly Joys PodcastWe're Back! An Update on Holy JoysAfter a three-month hiatus, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss why they were gone and what to expect from Holy Joys going forward.Support the show2023-07-2832 minHoly Joys PodcastTodd Hains on Children's Catechesis and Martin LutherTodd Hains, Associate Publisher at Lexham Press, joins Johnathan Arnold and David Fry to discuss children's catechesis and the FatCat series of children's books. Todd is the author of Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith: Reading God's Word for God's People. See also his recent article "Family Discipleship: 5 Easy Things You Can Do with Your Kids."Support the show2023-03-2356 minHoly Joys PodcastEric Himelick, Andrew Graham, and David Fry on the Asbury OutpouringEric Himelick and Andrew Graham join David Fry and Johnathan Arnold to discuss their experiences at Asbury University and the theology of revival.Support the show2023-02-2455 minHoly Joys PodcastSmall Talk: Ministry, Books, and the Work of Holy JoysAfter a short break, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry get back to the podcast with a casual discussion of ministry, books, and the work of Holy Joys.Support the show2023-01-1339 minHoly Joys PodcastSubstance and Person: Two Key TermsIn this special episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold offers a primer on two key terms in the doctrines of the Trinity and incarnation: "substance" and "person."Support the show2022-12-1223 min
The Monday Christian PodcastTMCP 126: Brent Vernon and Johnathan Arnold on the Importance of Catechizing KidsJohnathan Arnold is a husband, father, and Senior Pastor in Central Pennsylvania. He came to faith while reading the Scriptures in public high school, began attending a local church, completed a Bible college program, then served as an assistant and associate pastor for seven years before becoming a senior minister. He is pursuing graduate studies and enjoys writing and podcasting. Johnathan founded holyjoys.org to explore important theological ideas in community with experienced theologians and practitioners, in service of local churches and pastors.
Brent Vernon is a singer-songwriter, ventriloquist, and children's author-illustrator from South Florida. As a c...2022-11-2256 minHoly Joys PodcastChurch & Sacraments, Part 5: Baptism: Sacrament of Entrance into the ChurchJohnathan Arnold continues his series on the church and sacraments by looking at how baptism is the sacrament of our entrance or initiation into the church.Support the show2022-11-1339 minHoly Joys PodcastChurch & Sacraments, Part 4: Matthew 18, Church Membership and ExcommunicationJohnathan Arnold continues his series on the church and its relationship to the kingdom.Support the show2022-11-0650 minHoly Joys PodcastTheological Triage: Ranking Doctrines by Relative ImportanceJohnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss the article "Theological Triage: Unity in Essentials, Charity in Nonessentials," and the attached triage chart.Support the show2022-11-0259 minHoly Joys PodcastChurch & Sacraments, Part 3: Matthew 16, the Church and the Keys of the KingdomJohnathan Arnold continues a class on the church and sacraments, looking at the link between the church and the kingdom in Matthew 16: King Jesus has entrusted the keys of the kingdom to the church.Support the show2022-10-3042 minHoly Joys PodcastChurch & Sacraments, Part 1: A Neglected DoctrineIn this episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold teaches the first lesson in a six-week class on the church and sacraments.Topics addressed include:The evangelical emphasis on personal salvationCorruption and hypocrisy in the churchAttitudes towards the church todayThe Bible as a story about God and his peoplePersonal and corporate salvationActs 2:47 and 1 Jn. 2:19Luther, Calvin, Augustine, and Cyprian on the church and salvationRecovering a biblical vision of the churchSupport the show2022-10-1740 min