Episodes

Episode 2285

When Walking Away Feels Good

The Power & Effects of Sin
Why should we follow Jesus when life seems easier without him? Pastor John responds to a man questioning the cost of daily obedience.
Episode 2284

How a Crushed Faith Comes Home

Suffering
Deep suffering can drive us away from true hope and comfort. But our Father waits to gather us back to himself.
Episode 2283

When Nice People Face God

The Wrath of God
Does eternal punishment in hell bring God glory? Pastor John challenges the rejection of God’s judgment by pointing to his unmerited mercies and perfect righteousness.
Episode 2282

Can My Silence Cost Souls?

Evangelism
Why does evangelism matter when God has chosen whom he will save? Pastor John unpacks and rejoices in our role as God’s instruments.
Episode 2281

The Pleasure Trap

Christian Hedonism
How can Christians avoid placing a relationship or hobby over a desire for God? Pastor John calls us to let earthly delights turn us Godward.
Episode 2280

Selfies in the End Times

End Times
Are selfies a sign of the end times? Pastor John looks beyond smartphones and social media to our society’s desire for deep satisfaction.
Episode 2279

Your Regrets Cannot Ruin You

Forgiveness
Can past sins separate us from the love of God? Pastor John offers hope in God’s promised forgiveness for believers wrestling with crippling shame.
Episode 2278

Why a Crowd Got Resurrected

The Death of Christ
At Jesus’s last breath, a crowd of saints rose from their tombs in Jerusalem. Pastor John offers six reasons Matthew’s Gospel includes this event.
Episode 2277

Does God Owe You?

The Grace of God
What’s the relationship between our good deeds and God’s reward? When he empowers us to obey him, he loves to celebrate the beauty of his grace.
Episode 2276

Doomscrolling Done Right

Repentance
How does God intend for us to deal with tragedy in the news? Pastor John offers six reasons why suffering should drive us to repentance and action.