Episodes

Episode 2111

‘A Man at Church Thinks We Should Marry — I Disagree’

Knowing God’s Will
If someone is convinced that he knows God’s will for us, yet we disagree, what can we do? Pastor John offers five ways forward.
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Episode 2110

Am I Overusing Bible Commentaries?

Bible Reading
God gives the church teachers, including Bible commentators, to help us understand his word. But how can we tell if we’re relying on commentaries too much?
Episode 2109

Does Christmas Bring Peace or War?

War, The Birth of Christ
At Christmas, Jesus came to bring God-exalting happiness through peace with God — and merciful warfare against everything that destroys such happiness.
Episode 2108

The God over Geopolitics

War, Government
In his infinite wisdom, righteousness, and power, God designs even the deeds of evil kings for the good of his people and the glory of his name.
Episode 2107

How Does God Deliver Me from Pain by Pain?

The Sovereignty of God, Suffering
Sometimes God delivers us from affliction through affliction. But what kinds of affliction does he use — and how can we know when he does so?
Episode 2106

Every Gift Points Us to Christ

The Supremacy of Christ
How can we know that we love God more than his gifts, especially during the Christmas season? Pastor John unlocks the answer with two keys.
Episode 2105

Will I Suffer My Singleness Forever?

Suffering, Dating & Singleness
Single Christians may be tempted to despair over missing the experience of marital love. But God himself will see to it that our joy is eternally full in Christ.
Episode 2104

On Creepy, Darker Media

Arts & Literature
Since the Bible calls Christians children of light, should darkness and violence have any place in the stories we create?
Episode 2103

On So-Called ‘Gender Pronoun Hospitality’

Should Christians show so-called “gender pronoun hospitality”? Pastor John shares practical ways to speak the truth in love with those confused about their sexuality.