Ask Pastor John

Episodi

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  Trapped in a Meaningless Life 15.10.2026 16min

  Loss can lead to despair over God’s plan for our lives. When we can’t perceive meaning in life, Pastor John counsels us to find comfort in God’s glorious purpose in Christ.
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  Do Good People Get Hurt? 12.10.2026 12min

  Does the Bible promise that believers will not be harmed for doing good? Pastor John explains the context of 1 Peter 3:13 and God’s sovereign wisdom in suffering.
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  The Marriage Miracle That Takes Time 08.10.2026 12min

  Loving our spouses for better or worse includes loving them through their spiritual apathy. Pastor John gives ten encouragements for the weary.
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  When You’re Not Sorry 05.10.2026 12min

  When someone confronts you wrongly, should you apologize? Pastor John encourages humility and reconciliation without giving in to emotional manipulation.
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  The Gospel Before Jesus Died 01.10.2026 14min

  Did Jesus preach the gospel before his death and resurrection? Pastor John calls us to a deeper understanding of God as Creator and King, and Jesus as Lord and Savior.
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  The Perils of a Quick Fix 28.09.2026 11min

  How can we witness to those who just want a quick fix? Pastor John presses home the shocking reality of eternity and the astounding love of Jesus.
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  When I’m Too Weak to Be Productive 24.09.2026 11min

  Can a disabled mother model the Proverbs 31 woman? Pastor John describes the gift of a heart that hopes in God’s steadfast love.
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  Six Traits of a Forgettable Sermon 21.09.2026 13min

  Rigorous exposition isn’t at odds with engaging preaching. Pastor John encourages pastors to work for creativity when technical, abstract sermons feel easier.
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  Do We Need to Go to Church Every Week? 17.09.2026 12min

  Gathering with other Christians is a crucial way to encourage and be encouraged in Christ. But do we really need to gather every week?
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  The Joy That Sustained Jesus 14.09.2026 13min

  Jesus endured unspeakable agony at the cross. Pastor John marvels at the force of his love sustained by expectant joy.
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  The Barrier to Doctrinal Maturity 10.09.2026 12min

  Is the Bible accessible only to readers with a high IQ? Pastor John reframes biblical maturity as a moral issue centered on our obedience, not our intellect.
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  Daily Vigilance for Lifelong Productivity 07.09.2026 12min

  Daily productivity requires often elusive focus and grit. Pastor John offers ten charges to live each day to the glory of God.
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  Why Did Jesus Call Her a Dog? 03.09.2026 11min

  Did Jesus demean the Canaanite woman he called a dog? Pastor John explains how Jesus’s test revealed her great faith — and her adoption as one of God’s own.
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  When Walking Away Feels Good 31.08.2026 13min

  Why should we follow Jesus when life seems easier without him? Pastor John responds to a man questioning the cost of daily obedience.
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  How a Crushed Faith Comes Home 27.08.2026 12min

  Deep suffering can drive us away from true hope and comfort. But our Father waits to gather us back to himself.
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  When Nice People Face God 24.08.2026 14min

  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.
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  Can My Silence Cost Souls? 20.08.2026 13min

  Why does evangelism matter when God has chosen whom he will save? Pastor John unpacks and rejoices in our role as God’s instruments.
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  The Pleasure Trap 17.08.2026 14min

  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.
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  Selfies in the End Times 13.08.2026 10min

  Are selfies a sign of the end times? Pastor John looks beyond smartphones and social media to our society’s desire for deep satisfaction.
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  Your Regrets Cannot Ruin You 10.08.2026 14min

  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.