Episodes

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.
Episode 2102

Christian Thankfulness: What It Is (and Isn’t)

Gratitude
What is Christian thankfulness? Pastor John commends the power of a heart filled with gratitude to the Giver of every good gift.
Episode 2101

‘Help, I’m Struggling to Believe Anything Is True’

Faith, Truth
When we continually struggle with doubts and unbelief, how can we know what is true? How can we believe that truth even exists?
Episode 2100

Will We See God in Eternity?

Heaven & Hell, The Glory of God
Will we be able to see God when we get to heaven? If so, how does that fit with Scripture passages that say no one can see God?
Episode 2099

What’s True and False in Job?

How do we discern what’s true and what’s false in Job? Pastor John provides a grid for the entire book to help us interpret it accurately.
Episode 2098

Can a Church Require Tithing?

Giving, Church Leadership
Should church leaders require Christians to tithe since God commanded tithing in the Old Testament? Pastor John commends a better approach.
Episode 2097

Can We Know Truth with Complete Certainty?

Truth
Arguments, logic, and careful analysis may give us 99 percent certainty for some doctrine or truth claim. But what about the remaining 1 percent?
Episode 2096

Ministry After God Takes a Beloved Wife

Marriage, Suffering
Why did God take the life of Ezekiel’s wife and then command Ezekiel not to mourn? Pastor John considers the perplexing yet merciful ways of God.
Episode 2095

I Want God’s Wrath on My Enemy

Anger, Suffering
How can we love our enemies when they treat us horrifically? Pastor John appeals to six biblical realities to help us face unimaginable darkness.
Episode 2094

How Not to Respond to Suffering

The Sovereignty of God, Suffering
“Curse God and die.” Why does the author of Job relate the apparent despair of Job’s wife? What purpose does she play in the message of the book?