Episodes

Episode 2160

Jesus’s Warnings to the Comfortable

The Unwasted Life
When Jesus calls down woes on the rich, full, and laughing, does he have any qualifications in mind? Pastor John uncovers a clue in the context.
Episode 2159

Seven Ways to Break Free from Misplaced Hope

Heaven & Hell
What if we feel more excited to see family than to see Jesus in heaven? Pastor John offers seven practical suggestions for pursuing deeper love for Christ.
Episode 2158

Are My Struggles Personal or Demonic?

Spiritual Warfare
If we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, why does it so often feel like we do? Pastor John explores the demonic designs in human opposition.
Episode 2157

Is It Wrong to Get a Little Drunk Sometimes?

Pursuit of Holiness
If we want to get close to God, then we won’t ask how close we can get to sin. We’ll ask how we can enjoy more of the Holy Spirit’s fullness.
Episode 2156

Trusting God After Losing Everything

Fear & Anxiety
Anxiety can overwhelm us, especially in times of deep loss. How do we fight our fears of the future when so much has already gone wrong?
Episode 2155

When Your Best Years Are Behind You

Depression
Life gets harder as we age. We can’t do the same ministries forever. How do we cling to joy in God amid the loss and uncertainty?
Episode 2154

The Glorious Riches Awaiting You

The Grace of God
When Paul talks about the riches of God’s inheritance, is God the one inheriting, or are we? Pastor John offers four clues from the context.
Episode 2153

Restoring a Repentant Adulterer

Church Discipline
How do churches decide when repentance is real, discipline is done, and someone removed from membership is ready to be restored?
Episode 2152

Drawing Close to a Daughter Drifting from God

Parenting
How can faithful parents maintain a meaningful relationship with a wayward child? Pastor John helps moms and dads walk wisely through the pain.
Episode 2151

Why Didn’t Christ Come Sooner?

Redemptive History
If the world was already fallen with Adam and utterly corrupt at the flood, why did God wait thousands of years before sending Jesus?