Holy Joys Podcast
A discussion of theology and ministry practice, all for a holy, happy church. A ministry of holyjoys.org.
Episodes
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service, continuing with the Service of the Lord's Supper. This episode focuses on the General Confession and Absolution (the prayer of confession of sin and the prayer for forgiveness).
David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service, continuing with the Service of the Lord's Supper. This episode focuses on the Invitation to the Lord's Supper, how to transition from the Service of the Word to the Service of the Lord's Supper, and how communion relates to baptism.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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."
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).
David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word.
David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold continue their discussion of the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word.
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.
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.
David Fry, David Hartkopf, and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service, beginning with the Service of the Word.
A discussion between David Hartkopf, David Fry, and Johnathan Arnold on the public reading of Scripture and how to use a lectionary.
A discussion between David Hartkopf, David Fry, and Johnathan Arnold on the nature of Christian worship and its essential parts.
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?
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.”
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