
Holy Joys Podcast
A discussion of theology and ministry practice, all for a holy, happy church. A ministry of holyjoys.org.
Episodes
108 episodes
Bedtime Prayer for Kids (Psalm 4)
A special episode for young children, part of a series of "Kids' Compline: Bedtime Prayer for Young Children."
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25:39

Bedtime Prayer for Kids (Psalm 91)
A special episode for young children, the first in a series of "Kids' Compline: Bedtime Prayer for Young Children."
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25:39

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 t...
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28:32

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 re...
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56:43

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.
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23:26

Church Growth: Numbers and Maturity
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss David's recent article, "What Does Healthy Church Growth Look Like?"
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40:55

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?"
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20:29

Preparing for the Sunday Service
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service and how they prepare for weekly worship.
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53:37

10 Favorite Online Resources
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 highlightsnewa...
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26:53

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.
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46:43

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 Communi...
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57:05

10 Books Every Pastor Should Have in Their Library
Visit holyjoys.org/books-pastor-library to see David and Johnathan's lists.
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1:05:27

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:
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59:13

"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...
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26:53

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.
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35:12

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.
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32:34

Good Friday Collects
The collects for Good Friday from the Sunday Service of the Methodists in North America, John Wesley's adaptation of the Book of Common Prayer. Piano track by Lucas Shrout, used by permission.
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3:51

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
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56:05

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.
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55:39

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.
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39:58

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."
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23:57

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.
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