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Holy Joys Podcast
The Sunday Service, Part 5: The Prayers of the People
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
2026-01-19
1h 04
Holy Joys Podcast
The Sunday Service, Part 3: The Sermon
David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word.Support the show
2026-01-01
29 min
Holy Joys Podcast
The Sunday Service, Part 2: The Scripture Lessons
David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold continue their discussion of the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word.Support the show
2025-12-22
42 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Our Favorite Advent Hymns
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
2025-12-18
21 min
Holy Joys Podcast
The Work of Christ: Prophet, Priest, and King
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
2025-12-11
44 min
Holy Joys Podcast
The Sunday Service, Part 1: Before the Scripture Lessons
David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word.Support the show
2025-12-11
51 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Public Reading of Scripture and Using a Lectionary
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
2025-11-20
19 min
Holy Joys Podcast
David Hartkopf on Christian Worship and Liturgy
A discussion between David Hartkopf, David Fry, and Johnathan Arnold on the nature of Christian worship and its essential parts.Support the show
2025-11-20
37 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Did 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
2024-09-13
28 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Introduction to Catechesis and the Forthcoming Adult Catechism
Johnathan 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...
2024-04-04
50 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Israel 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
2024-02-03
56 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Evangelism and Being a Missional Church
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
2023-11-29
23 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Catechism Class, Week 6: The Means of Grace
In 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 show
2023-10-18
49 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Church Growth: Numbers and Maturity
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss David's recent article, "What Does Healthy Church Growth Look Like?"Support the show
2023-10-04
40 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Catechism Class, Week 5: The Church & Sacraments
In 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 show
2023-10-03
51 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Catechism Class, Week 4: The Holy Spirit & New Life
In 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 show
2023-09-28
49 min
Holy Joys Podcast
The Case for At Least Weekly Communion
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
2023-09-21
20 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Preparing for the Sunday Service
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service and how they prepare for weekly worship.Support the show
2023-09-20
53 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Catechism Class, Week 3: The Son of God & Redemption
In 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 show
2023-09-19
49 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Reflections on the 2023 Healthy Church Conference
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
2023-09-06
46 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Joey Ratcliff on Confession of Sin and Restoration Assessment
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
2023-08-23
57 min
Holy Joys Podcast
The 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...
2023-08-15
59 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Catechism Class, Week 2: Sin & the Law
In 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 show
2023-08-08
46 min
Holy Joys Podcast
"Feed My Sheep": Theology and the Church
David 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 show
2023-08-08
26 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Catechism Class, Week 1: God the Father & Creation
In 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 show
2023-08-05
41 min
Holy Joys Podcast
The Church: A Central Doctrine
Johnathan 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 show
2023-08-02
35 min
Holy Joys Podcast
We're Back! An Update on Holy Joys
After 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 show
2023-07-28
32 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Todd Hains on Children's Catechesis and Martin Luther
Todd 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 show
2023-03-23
56 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Eric Himelick, Andrew Graham, and David Fry on the Asbury Outpouring
Eric Himelick and Andrew Graham join David Fry and Johnathan Arnold to discuss their experiences at Asbury University and the theology of revival.Support the show
2023-02-24
55 min
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Small Talk: Ministry, Books, and the Work of Holy Joys
After 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 show
2023-01-13
39 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Substance and Person: Two Key Terms
In 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 show
2022-12-12
23 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Church & Sacraments, Part 5: Baptism: Sacrament of Entrance into the Church
Johnathan 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 show
2022-11-13
39 min
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Church & Sacraments, Part 4: Matthew 18, Church Membership and Excommunication
Johnathan Arnold continues his series on the church and its relationship to the kingdom.Support the show
2022-11-06
50 min
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Theological Triage: Ranking Doctrines by Relative Importance
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss the article "Theological Triage: Unity in Essentials, Charity in Nonessentials," and the attached triage chart.Support the show
2022-11-02
59 min
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Church & Sacraments, Part 3: Matthew 16, the Church and the Keys of the Kingdom
Johnathan 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 show
2022-10-30
42 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Church & Sacraments, Part 1: A Neglected Doctrine
In 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 show
2022-10-17
40 min
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W. B. Pope on the Pentecostal Foundations of the Church (Part 1)
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry continue their discussion of William Burt Pope's Doctrine of the Church.Support the show
2022-09-22
40 min
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W. B. Pope on Preparations for the Church in the Gospels (Part 2)
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold continue their discussion of William Burt Pope's doctrine of the church, looking at the second half of his section on "The Preparations in the Gospels."Support the show
2022-09-14
17 min
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W. B. Pope on Preparations for the Church in the Gospels (Part 1)
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold continue their discussion of William Burt Pope's doctrine of the church, looking at the first half of his section on "The Preparations in the Gospels."Support the show
2022-09-14
29 min
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Introduction to William Burt Pope's Doctrine of the Church
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold begin a series on Methodist theologian William Burt Pope's doctrine of the church. Read along: holyjoys.org/the-christian-church/.Support the show
2022-09-07
29 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Johnathan Arnold: Sitting and Listening to Jesus: Lectio Divina (Luke 10:38–42)
Johnathan Arnold preaches on Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42 and explains an ancient method for sitting and listening to Jesus through the meditative and contemplative reading of Scripture.Support the show
2022-08-28
33 min
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Four Questions About Ordination
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss four questions about ordination:1. What is ordination?2. What does the Bible say about ordination?3. Who should be ordained?4. Who has the authority to ordain?Support the show
2022-08-10
43 min
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Modest Clothing, Part 2
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry continue to discuss modest clothing and biblical nakedness.Topics discussed:Genesis 2–3A biblical definition of nakednessNakedness in the lawCultural changeDressing modestly todaySupport the show
2022-07-21
48 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Modest Clothing, Part 1
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss modest clothing and biblical nakedness.Topics discussed:Genesis 2–3NakednessSin and shameClothing as a gospel symbolAtonementSupport the show
2022-07-21
43 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Roe v. Wade and Christian Social Witness
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss the church's social witness and how Christians can approach the issues of the day.Topics include:Roe v. WadeChristian social witness1908 Social Creed of the Methodist Episcopal ChurchTransitional Discipline of the Global Methodist Church, Part 2: Social WitnessA Call to the CHM, "A Call to Christian Social Witness"Support the show
2022-07-15
56 min
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Interpreting Scripture in Community (Repost)
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss how the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers relates to our interpretation of Scripture, as well as related doctrines such as inerrancy, the clarity/perspicuity of Scripture, and the illumination of the Holy Spirit.Support the show
2022-07-12
26 min
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Tithing and Christian Generosity
In this episode, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss tithing and the larger issue of giving generously from the heart because of God's inexpressible gift to us in Christ.Topics discussed:Views on tithingTithing in the OTRelationship of OT Law to NT believersVerses on tithing in the NTTithing in church historyGiving generously, cheerfully, humblySupporting the local church2 Corinthians 91 Timothy 6Support the show
2022-05-18
44 min
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What is the Gospel of the Kingdom?
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss "the gospel of the kingdom" (Mt. 4:23). Topics discussed include:The gospelThe kingdomDominion, reignThe image of GodDwellingExileHellThe kingdom and the churchThe Great CommissionHeaven and earthThe millennial kingdomSupport the show
2022-05-11
56 min
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A Happy Anticipation of Heaven on Earth (repost)
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss why the church has lost its happy anticipation of heaven and how a robust theology of new creation can help to recover this vital anticipation.Quotes from Fry:An experience that led me to preach a series on heaven was sitting through a funeral service in which almost everything that was said about heaven had to do with the material descriptions that Scripture gives us—streets of gold and gates of pearl—and there was nothing said about beholding the beauty of God. I began to realize that...
2022-04-28
25 min
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Heaven, the Resurrection of the Body, and Mourning as Christians (repost)
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry continue to discuss the church's happy anticipation of heaven and how it shapes our life in this world.Quotes from Fry:In the end, heaven is a place on earth. Earth doesn't comprehend earth, but heaven comprehends earth.Simply put, heaven is the dwelling place of God.We have so separated heaven and earth that it leads us to a view that we can trash earth before God trashes it. That is not at all an orientation that God allows us to have towards the earth. And that's...
2022-04-28
31 min
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When and How to Leave a Church
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss legitimate reasons to leave a church, and how to go about doing it in a way that honors Christ.What are acceptable reasons to leave a church?What are the characteristics of someone who is mature enough to leave a church well?What steps should be taken before leaving a church?What should you do after you leave a church?Support the show
2022-04-02
57 min
Holy Joys Podcast
The Church Discipline: Is It a Burden or Blessing?
Dr. David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss church manuals/disciplines, common problems and frustrations, and how approaching the discipline/manual in light of the church's disciple-making mission can help us work towards a healthier future for the church and its members.Support the show
2022-03-21
55 min
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Recovering the Biblical Office of Deacon
Johnathan Arnold and Dr. David Fry discuss the biblical office of deacon (aka the diaconate). Key topics/passages include:1 Timothy 3:8–13Acts 6:1–6Philippians 1:1Romans 16:1Female deacons (deaconesses)Deacons in the apostolic fathers and early church traditionDeacons in the Reformers and early MethodismOrdinationDeacons in relationship to EldersTips for implementationSupport the show
2022-03-12
46 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Bible Study Tools and Methods
Dr. Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss Bible study tools and methods. Topics include:Active vs. passive readingPens and marking toolsWide-margin BiblesInductive Bible StudyTracking themesChrist-centered readingTypological readingBig-picture reading and focused studyContemplative reading and memorizationSupport the show
2022-03-01
48 min
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Re-Conversion vs. Repentance and Sin in Believers
Dr. David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss an article by Samuel D. James, "Why is 'Re-Converting' Easier than Repenting?" and discuss ways in which the church has made it difficult for sincere but struggling believers to confess sin and find help, restoration, and accountability from the church.Support the show
2022-02-22
51 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Sermon Talk: Acts 6 and Philemon
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss what they are preaching: Philemon and the devotion of the apostles to prayer and the ministry of the word in Acts 6.Support the show
2022-01-24
13 min
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Plagiarism and Preaching
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss plagiarism and the need for preachers to show integrity in their public speaking.Support the show
2022-01-19
43 min
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The Virgin Mary in Roman Catholic and Protestant Thought
In this episode, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the doctrine of Mary.What is the Roman Catholic doctrine of Mary (four Marian dogmas)?Should we call Mary the "Mother of God" (Theotokos)?Should we venerate Mary?Did Mary remain a virgin (perpetual virginity)?Was Mary born without original sin (immaculate conception)?Was Mary a co-redemptrix?Was Mary assumed into heaven?Should we ask Mary to intercede for us?Support the show
2021-12-13
54 min
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Four Questions About the Incarnation
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry address four questions about the incarnation:Why did the Son come at Christmas instead of the Father?Would God have become incarnate if Adam had never sinned?Did Mary give birth to God? (Did God die on the cross?)Did Christ really leave his Father’s throne above?Notes:It was fitting for the one who is divinely generated by the Father eternally to be humanly generated by an earthly mother. The Father is unbegotten/ungenerated/sends. The Son is begotten/generated/sent. The Spirit pro...
2021-12-06
32 min
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Recommended Resources for Advent
In this episode, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss resources for understanding the Christian calendar and preparing for Christmas during the Advent season. For links to resources, see "Q&A on Advent and the Christian Year." See also "Understanding Advent and the Liturgical Calendar" (previous podcast episode).Support the show
2021-12-04
21 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Understanding Advent and the Liturgical Calendar
In this episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Advent season and how it fits into the church calendar.Support the show
2021-12-01
46 min
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Practical Ways to Nurture Children in the Faith
In this episode, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss practical ways that Christian parents can nurture their children in the faith.Topics addressed include:Praying the Lord's Prayer as a familyReciting the Creed at the dinner tableSinging and memorizing hymnsScripture memorizationChildren's Bibles and translationsUsing the ProverbsCatechesisDeuteronomy 6Support the show
2021-11-22
47 min
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The Salvation and Nurture of Children
In this episode, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the salvation of children and the early Methodist practice of infant baptism, nurture, and confirmation.Topics addressed include:Sunday School and Christian nurture movementChild salvationInfant baptism and communionConfirmationChristian parentingThe church's role in forming childrenSupport the show
2021-11-15
46 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Infant Baptism and Christian Parenting
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss the long tradition of infant baptism in early Methodism, the Reformers, and the church fathers, its scriptural basis, and what it means for Christian parenting.Support the show
2021-11-08
50 min
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John 20:23, the Forgiveness of Sins, and the Fear of Church Authority
In this episode, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss several questions about concerns about a recent article on "The Church’s Authority and Responsibility to Forgive Sins." Topics addressed include:The church's authority to forgive sins (John 20:23)The office of the keys (Matthew 16; 18)Corporate salvationThe sacraments and excommunicationProtestant vs. Catholic understandings of the church and its leadersSacerdotalismThe abuse of church authorityAbusus non tollit usum ("abuse does not take away use")Spirit-filled exercise of authorityUsing authority for building up, not tearing down (2 Cor. 13:10)Eldership requirementsSupport the show
2021-10-25
1h 01
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The Church, Salvation, and Assurance
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the church's role in a believer's salvation and assurance, the church in God's plan of redemption, various images of the church in Scripture and the Great Tradition (ark, bride, guardian, mother), and the ecclesiology of the church fathers and Reformers.Support the show
2021-10-04
56 min
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Holiness Metaphors: Being Filled with the Spirit and Perfect Love
In this episode, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold continue their discussion of holiness metaphors, focusing on what it means to be filled with the Spirit and how it relates to perfect love.Support the show
2021-09-27
1h 01
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Singleness, Celibacy, and the Church
Sonja Vernon joins David Fry and Johnathan Arnold to discuss singleness, celibacy, and the church.Support the show
2021-09-06
52 min
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Holiness Metaphors: Eradication, Cleansing, and the Removal of a Root or Bent
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss several common metaphors for entire sanctification: eradication, cleansing or purification, the removal of the root of sin, and the removal of the bent towards sinning.Support the show
2021-08-25
53 min
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The CHM and Baptists
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss ways in which the CHM is more Baptist than classically Methodist.Support the show
2021-08-16
58 min
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Church Membership, Discipline, and Discipleship
In this episode, Dr. David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the church membership crisis and why the church needs to retrieve a biblical understanding of membership for every baptized believer. The relationship between church membership, discipleship, and church discipline is discussed.Support the show
2021-07-26
1h 02
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Moralistic Preaching, David and Goliath, and Seeing God’s Glory in Christ
In this episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss moralistic preaching and related themes:Moralism in the Pelagian controversyMonergism vs. SynergismGod as the initiator of all goodHuman cooperation with gracePremodern exegesis and the fourfold method of interpretationExamples such as David & Goliath and the Temptation of Jesus in the WildernessTransformation through seeing God's glory in ChristPreaching as putting God's beauty on displayQuotes from Fry:Moralism comes down to a Christological problem.Probably the most glaring example of moralism is the “God will do his part if you do your part” mentality.Wesl...
2021-07-06
42 min
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Creation Care, Earth Day, and Halloween
Dr. Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss a Christian view of caring for the environment and how it relates to a physical theology. The church's redemptive presence is discussed in relation to Earth Day and other holidays that many Christians avoid such as Halloween.Support the show
2021-05-31
26 min
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Ascension Day, Pentecost Sunday, and the Gospel of the Kingdom
Dr. Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the ascension of Christ and subsequent outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost.Support the show
2021-05-24
37 min
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Sermon Talk: The Peace of Easter and Four Marks of the Church at Pentecost
Quotes from David Fry:If I am not in a series and I do not have a particular sermon that I want to preach, I always default to one of the lectionary readings for my Sunday preaching. I follow the Revised Common Lectionary.We live at peace because on the third day He rose from the dead and with the same body in which He suffered, He arose, and He ascended.Saints of God, we have peace because Jesus has overcome the world.What truth am I avoiding in order to give myself a false sense of peace...
2021-05-17
19 min
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The Derek Chauvin Trial, George Floyd, Racism, and Social Justice
Quotes from David Fry:We must distinguish between BLM the concept, BLM the organization, and BLM the movement.Eyewitness testimony or video of an event doesn’t mean that there won’t be different interpretations. It's wise as believers to be patient, listen, and suspend judgment as long as we can.It takes patience to live in a multicultural context.Christians need to get out in front of these things and set the tone, rather than sitting back and always reacting.When I say that we need to pray for peace, I've always assumed that people assume that just...
2021-05-10
33 min
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Prevenient Grace, Part 5: Is Wesleyan Prevenient Grace Biblical?
In this final episode of a series on prevenient grace, Dr. David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss whether or not Wesleyan prevenient grace is biblical and what it means for something to be biblical.Support the show
2021-05-03
57 min
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Board Culture and Church Government
In this episode, Clair Sams joins David Fry and Johnathan Arnold to discuss board culture and church government.Support the show
2021-04-26
53 min
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The Necessity of Christ's Resurrection, Physical Salvation, and Easter Preaching
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and Dr. David Fry discuss why the resurrection is the necessary for our redemption.Support the show
2021-04-19
43 min
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The Equality Act and Male and Female in God's Image
In this episode, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Equality Act, its impact on churches and Christian organizations, and the void in our culture concerning what it means to be male and female.Support the show
2021-04-12
23 min
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Lil Nas X, Cultural Art, and Human Depravity: Responding with Grace and Truth
In this episode, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss a recent piece of cultural art and how the church can respond.Support the show
2021-04-07
25 min
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Atonement Theories: Penal Substitution and Christus Victor
In this special Good Friday episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss atonement theories: How does the death of Jesus on the cross accomplish our redemption? Support the show
2021-04-01
1h 04
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The Rule of Faith: Creeds, Scripture, and Tradition
Philip Brown joins David Fry and Johnathan Arnold to discuss the rule of faith. The episode begins with a short current events segment on Rush Limbaugh and his impact on evangelical Christians.Support the show
2021-03-29
57 min
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Prevenient Grace, Part 4: Pelagianism, Revival Theology, and Charles Finney
In this episode, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold continue discussing Wesleyan Prevenient Grace in the thought of William Burt Pope. WPG is compared to the thought of John Cassian, Jonathan Edwards, Augustine, Pelagius, and Charles Finney.Quotes from Fry:Arminians continue to be accused of being semi-Pelagian or perhaps even Pelagian for saying that we initiate our salvation.Our doctrine of grace has many implications for our pulpit ministry.The way we appeal to people to come to Christ matters. Those are delicate theological moments, and we need to make sure we are exalting grace in t...
2021-03-15
56 min
Holy Joys Podcast
Prevenient Grace, Part 3: God Alone Initiates Faith
In this episode, David Fry and Johnathan Arnold continue discussing prevenient grace in the thought of William Burt Pope.Support the show
2021-03-14
45 min
Holy Joys Podcast
"Virtual Communion" and "Virtual Church"
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss whether or not the church should offer virtual communion and how the rush to live-stream the Lord's Supper reflects a general over-spiritualization of the church. Support the show
2021-03-08
1h 14
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Gut Reactions to Ravi Zacharias and Being a Safe Church
Travis Johnson joins David Fry and Johnathan Arnold to discuss his recent article, "Ravi Zacharias and the Moral Failure of Spiritual Leaders."Quotes from Travis:Victims need to know that it's safe. The church can be a safe place to come forward and share your experience so that you can get the help that you need. We in the church want to be a part of that healing process.We have to talk about this for the sake of transparency. People are struggling with this.Within the church, there are other victims of sexual abuse and t...
2021-02-27
23 min
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Ravi Zacharias, Holiness Movement Too, Entire Sanctification, and Excusing Sin
Andrew Graham joins David Fry and Johnathan Arnold to discuss the recent news about Ravi Zacharias and what we can do in our own churches and institutions to expose abusers and help victims.Quotes from Graham:People in Christian leadership are not exempt from temptation, not exempt from the possibility of falling. There needs to be structures in place that protect them and the people who serve alongside them.If we view this as an isolated, RZIM-specific issue, then I think we will be talking about the next one. Rather than each of us in our...
2021-02-23
42 min
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Prevenient Grace, Part 2: Recapitulation and Christ's Atonement for Humanity
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry continue to discuss prevenient grace in the thought of William Burt Pope.Support the show
2021-02-22
33 min
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How Theology Helps Us to Care for Others in Distress
In this episode, Andrew Graham and Johnathan Arnold continue discussing how to care for others in distress.Support the show
2021-02-01
35 min
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Being a Church that Helps Others in Distress
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and Dr. Andrew Graham discuss helping others in distress.Quotes from Graham:The best way to assess whether or not someone is in distress is to look at any changes in their mood, affect, behavior habits—eating, sleeping—and how these changes affect their functioning.There are people who are in distress while not yet disordered or dysfunctional or diagnosable.One detrimental mistake is to automatically assume that a distressed person has a spiritual problem.We can too quickly over-spiritualize distress or we can too quickly under-spiritualize distress.In addi...
2021-01-04
35 min
Holy Joys Podcast
The Pulpit Ministry of the Pastor-Theologian
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry continue discussing the pastor as theologian.Quotes from Fry:I want to challenge all of us to recommit ourselves to pulpit ministry—the preaching ministry of the shepherd. We are to feed our congregation with the truth of God.We are not going to grow personally, spiritually, or theologically by putting in the minimum study time—giving attention to everything else and just squeezing out the time we ought to be growing.Pastors, we must be growing ourselves if we expect our church to be maturing in Christ.The...
2020-12-21
39 min
Holy Joys Podcast
The Pastor as Theologian
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss the lost vision of the pastor as theologian.Quotes from Fry:Theology has been for generations separated in some ways—some formal ways, even—from the life of the local church. We need to bring those two together again.As we study God, we study all things in right relationship to him.As pastors, our task is to bridge the horizon of biblical truth with where our culture is. Pastors stand between Scripture and culture and we have to try to bridge that gap by informing culture with...
2020-12-07
36 min
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Philip Brown on Wisdom and Holiness in the NT
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and Philip Brown continue to discuss the relationship between wisdom and holiness.Support the show
2020-11-30
56 min
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The Forgotten Kingdom in the Gospel of the Kingdom
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and Darrell Stetler II discuss the kingdom of God as one of the most important yet misunderstood themes in Scripture.Highlights from Darrell Stetler II:The kingdom is a mega-theme in Scripture.We tend to zoom in on particular elements of salvation, such as justification by faith, but forget the context of the kingdom.Our understanding of the kingdom is sometimes conflated with our understanding of heaven as though the kingdom of God is only what is going to happen at the end.What is the kingdom of God? It is...
2020-11-16
35 min
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Thankfulness as the Key to Spiritual Health
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and Timothy Cooley Sr. discuss the central place of gratitude in the Christian life and in God's redemptive plan.Quotes from Timothy Cooley Sr.:In Romans 1, before the giant steps downward, verse 21 points out that "when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful," and that alerted me to the possibility of unthankfulness being a first step away from God.True thankfulness should be the key to spiritual health.If I can help motivate my own thankfulness and other people's thankfulness, it's going to bring a lot...
2020-11-02
43 min
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Navigating Crisis Times in the Local Church
In this episode, Darrell Stetler II and Johnathan Arnold discuss leading the church through crisis times and the coronavirus pandemic.Flexibility and a can-do attitude is essential in the leadership of a church.I want to be the kind of leader who is a "Yes, and..." leader, not a "Yes, but..." leader.The paralysis of analysis is a real thing—where you get frozen trying to find the "right path." But in many cases, it's not about doing the "right thing," it's about doing something. A car is much easier to steer when it's moving.The biggest mistake th...
2020-10-16
58 min
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Spiritual Formation & the Deeper Life
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold and Michael Avery discuss holiness, spiritual formation, and the deeper life.Highlights:"Spiritual formation is very simply a process of being conformed to the image of Christ for the sake of others." (Avery)"Behavior modification basically rests on your own human energy–what you can put into it or what someone else can threaten you to put into it. But spiritual formation comes from a very different approach. It is Spirit-enabled. We can only be formed into the image of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit as we partner wi...
2020-10-12
31 min
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Philip Brown on Wisdom and Holiness, Part 2
In this episode, Johnathan Arnold continues discussing the relationship between wisdom and holiness with Dr. Philip Brown.Highlights from Philip Brown:To fear Yahweh is to do two things: to obey him by turning aside from evil and doing what is right, and secondly, to worship him.The word righteous in the Book of Proverbs refers to someone who is both in right relationship with God and living in accordance with his will.There is no part of life—from human sexuality, to finances, to interpersonal relationships, to the use of the tongue, to the interior li...
2020-10-05
35 min