Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

By J.D. Greear

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Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear is a weekly podcast that answers tough questions and tackles relevant issues in a way that is filled with grace, understanding, and wisdom from God’s Word. Hosted by Matt Love.

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Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear episodes:

04.22.2024
Does Modesty Matter?
Show Notes: Matt: Welcome. — Today we have a question today from someone who sent this in named Ronnie. She asked, "Is modesty a biblical virtue or is it a relic of the patriarchy?" J.D.: So for our listeners that are like, what's really...
04.15.2024
How Do I Share the Gospel With a Staunch Atheist?
Show Notes: Matt: Welcome J.D., you’ve heard from a member at The Summit Church’s own Chapel Hill Campus who asked you how to share the gospel with a staunch atheist, which we felt like would be a great topic for this week’s...
04.08.2024
Should Christians Support Israel?
Show Notes: Matt: J.D., this week we’re pivoting from our series on spiritual disciplines and we’ll be tackling some one-off questions our listeners have been sending us for the next few weeks. One of the topics we’ve had several people ask about...
04.01.2024
Spiritual Disciplines Recap + Q&A
Show Notes: MATT: J.D., we just wrapped up the last of the spiritual disciplines we wanted to cover, and it’s been a great 8-part series. But before we move on, we wanted to answer a few more questions from our listeners...
03.25.2024
Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 7: Worship
Show Notes: MATT: J.D., our next spiritual discipline is worship. What do we mean by the “discipline of worship?” — J.D.: Matt, good question. I’m excited to talk about this one because I think it’s perhaps the least-understood spiritual discipline. When I say...
03.18.2024
Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 6: Giving
Show Notes: Matt: J.D., today we’ll cover our next spiritual discipline, and this week, we’re talking about giving. Everyone loves talking about money, right? — J.D.: Let’s start with the assumption that God doesn’t need our money. In Psalm 50, God says, “I don’t...
03.11.2024
Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 5: Fasting
Show Notes: Matt: J.D., our next spiritual discipline is fasting. J.D., tell us about it… J.D.: I mentioned this in our prayer episode, but as we’re recording this, our church is in a season we do every year called 21DOP and fasting....
03.04.2024
Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 4: Sabbath
Show Notes: Matt: J.D., our next spiritual discipline is practicing the Sabbath. That’s something that I think a lot of people have varying views on – talk to us about how to “keep the Sabbath.” J.D.: So look, Matt… I’m not very...
02.26.2024
Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 3: Community
Show Notes: Matt: J.D., today we’ll cover our next spiritual discipline, and this week, we’re talking about the “discipline” of surrounding yourself with Christian community. J.D.: Yeah, this is a good one. The first two spiritual disciplines we covered – Bible study...
02.19.2024
Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 2: Prayer
Show Notes: Matt: Today we want to talk about our second spiritual discipline. This time, prayer.J.D., there’s a lot to be said about prayer, and you’ve written books on it, you have several Ask Me Anything episodes on it, but...
02.12.2024
Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 1: Bible Reading
Show Notes: Matt: J.D., we’re going to do something we’ve never done, and we’re going to take that question and camp out here on Ask the Pastor for the next several episodes, because you feel like this one is worth unpacking....
02.05.2024
Should Christians Emulate Taylor Swift?
Show Notes: Matt: Welcome to Ask the Pastor with Pastor J.D. Greear. I’m your host, Matt Love. You might be thinking… “What happened to Ask Me Anything?” Well, I’m glad you asked. We’ve decided to really reinvest in this podcast, keep...
01.29.2024
Ask the Pastor
We have a VERY special surprise for you today. Next Monday, Feb. 5, we'll be back with a whole new name and format...
12.18.2023
Conclusion: The Lie Revisited
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: Can you remember the...
12.11.2023
If I’m Really a Christian, Why Do I Keep on Sinning?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: Do you ever feel...
12.04.2023
Why Does God Care so Much About My Sex Life?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: Do you remember the...
11.27.2023
How Should Christians Handle Political Differences?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: When was the last...
11.20.2023
How Could a Good God Send People to Hell?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: If you had 10...
11.13.2023
I Believe in God… Why Do I Still Have So Much Anxiety?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: What would you say...
11.06.2023
How Can I Know God’s Will for My Life?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: When you're looking for...
10.30.2023
Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayers?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: Have you ever wondered...
10.23.2023
How Could God Have Ordained the Old Testament Conquests?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: In this episode of...
10.16.2023
If God is Really in Control, Why is There so Much Evil and Suffering?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: In this episode of...
10.09.2023
How Can I Discover My Purpose on Earth?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: Have you ever been...
10.02.2023
What Are the Most Important Practices in a Christian’s Life?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: With everything that goes on...
09.25.2023
How Can I Know for Sure I’ll Go to Heaven?
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes: Have you ever asked yourself,...
09.21.2023
12 Truths and a Lie Trailer
Each week, we'll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything. To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit Access more at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths--A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear About 12 Truths and a...
09.11.2023
Why Does James Say We’re Justified by Works?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a listener question from Cameron who asked, "Why does James say we’re justified by works?" Show Notes: * That’s a great question and one that I hear a lot and it's one that I used to...
09.04.2023
What Is the Occult? Is It Real?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a listener question from Kelly who asked, "What Is the Occult? Is It Real?" Show Notes: * The occult IS real. * It can refer to different things… witchcraft, worshiping pagan gods, and attempts to communicate...
08.28.2023
What Does It Look Like to Live Ready for Jesus’ Return?
This week, Pastor J.D. finishes a two-part series about Jesus' return. The second question is: "What does it look like to live ready for Jesus’ return?" Show Notes: Let me give you four things that will change in you if you are...
08.21.2023
What’s Going to Happen in the “End Times?”
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted from Brandon. He asked, "What’s going to happen in the 'end times?'" Show Notes: * I grew up in a church a little obsessed with the Second Coming. * On our Sunday School...
08.14.2023
If God Draws People to Faith, Why Has God Not Drawn My Lost Family Member?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted from Linda. She asked, "If God Draws People to Faith, Why Has God Not Drawn My Lost Family Member?" Show Notes: * Linda's question came in response to a message I preached at...
08.07.2023
Is It Ever OK to Lie?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted from Ruperto. He asked, "Is it ever OK to lie?" Show Notes: * That’s a tough one. The easy answer is to say “no” as we point back to the ten commandments. * Thou...
07.31.2023
How Do I Tell Someone of Another Religion They’re Wrong?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers the question, "How do I tell someone of another religion they’re wrong?" Show Notes: * Great question. This can be one of the hardest parts of evangelism. If someone doesn’t have a religion, it can seem...
07.24.2023
What Stands in the Way of Ethnic Unity?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question in his recent sermon: "What stands in the way of ethnic unity?" Show Notes: * First of all, Satan. * The next several chapters of Ephesians are all about how the demonic powers...
07.17.2023
What Does It Mean to be “Poor in Spirit?”
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question that was submitted by Jesse. She asked, "What does it mean to be “poor in spirit?” Show Notes: We all love the verse: Matthew 5:3. If you've grown up in church, you know it: "Blessed...
07.10.2023
How Should a Believer Handle Guilt from Sinning?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question that was submitted by Annie. She asked, "How should a believer handle guilt from sinning?" Show Notes: That’s a great question. To be very upfront, there are sins in my life that I would love...
07.03.2023
How Do You Find a Good Church?
This week, Pastor J.D. welcomes back Pastor Tony Merida, author of Gather, to answer, "How do you find a good church?" Show Notes: J.D.: Every now and then on Ask Me Anything, I get the chance to sit down with someone who...
06.26.2023
How Does the Church Achieve Diversity?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question in his recent sermon: "How does the church achieve diversity?" Show Notes: We must seek to reach all people in the Triangle, not just one kind. * It’s clear from what Paul says here in...
06.19.2023
Why Is It Important to Go to Church In Person?
This week, Pastor J.D. is joined by Pastor Tony Merida, author of Gather, to answer, "Why is it important to go to church in person?" Show Notes: J.D.: Today on Ask Me Anything, we're "flipping the mic." I'm sitting here with Dr....
06.12.2023
What Gives You Hope About the Direction of the SBC?
This week, Pastor J.D. begins a two-part series leading up to Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting. The first question he answers is, "What gives you hope about the direction of the SBC?" Show Notes: The latest ACP report has some negatives,...
06.05.2023
How Should We Think About Disfellowshipping Churches in the SBC That Have Women as Pastors?
This week, Pastor J.D. begins a two-part series leading up to Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting. The first question he answers is, "How should we think about disfellowshipping churches in the SBC that have women as pastors?" Want to ask J.D....
05.29.2023
What Does It Mean That the Sins of the Fathers Are Visited on the 3rd and 4th Generation?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers the question "What does it mean that the sins of the fathers are visited on the 3rd and 4th generation?" Show Notes: * There's a phrase from Exodus 34:7 where God says that he will punish...
05.22.2023
Why Does God Seem Cruel In Some Parts of the Bible?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers the question "Why does God seem cruel in some parts of the Bible?" Show Notes: * I always joke that if there are five questions I'm going to be asked on a college campus, this is...
05.15.2023
Were Men Like King David Really Great Men of Faith?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers the question "Were men like King David really great men of faith?" Show Notes: * You know, one of the things you realize are some of the great men and women of faith in the Bible...
05.08.2023
Why Does the Bible Say Women Must Be Silent In the Church?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question from Justin, who asked, "Why Does the Bible Say Women Must Be Silent In the Church?" Show Notes: * There's some things in Scripture that even Peter said were often hard to understand. So...
05.01.2023
Is It OK for Christians to Use IVF?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question from one of our listeners, James: “Is It OK for Christians to Use IVF?” Show Notes: * I do want to be sensitive here, because I know that there are probably people listening right...
04.24.2023
Does Charismatic Worship Go Too Far?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question in his recent sermon: "Does charismatic worship go too far?" Show Notes: * Let me give you twin worship principles to hold in tension: * Different cultures (and different personalities) have different ways of...
04.17.2023
Should I Get a Divorce If I’m Miserable in My Marriage?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question that has been submitted by several listeners: "Should I get a divorce if I’m miserable in my marriage?" Show Notes: * My heart goes out to people that are in these types of situations....
04.10.2023
How Do You Handle It When a Christian Leader Falls?
This week, Pastor J.D. answers the question, "How do you handle it when a Christian leader falls?" Show Notes: * Unfortunately, I think we can all think of a Christian leader that we’ve looked up to and respected who has fallen—either...

What's Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear about?

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Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear episodes:

Does Modesty Matter?

How Do I Share the Gospel With a Staunch Atheist?

Should Christians Support Israel?

Spiritual Disciplines Recap + Q&A

Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 7: Worship

Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 6: Giving

Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 5: Fasting

Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 4: Sabbath

Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 3: Community

Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 2: Prayer

Spiritual Disciplines Ep. 1: Bible Reading

Should Christians Emulate Taylor Swift?

Ask the Pastor

Conclusion: The Lie Revisited

If I’m Really a Christian, Why Do I Keep on Sinning?

Why Does God Care so Much About My Sex Life?

How Should Christians Handle Political Differences?

How Could a Good God Send People to Hell?

I Believe in God… Why Do I Still Have So Much Anxiety?

How Can I Know God’s Will for My Life?

Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayers?

How Could God Have Ordained the Old Testament Conquests?

If God is Really in Control, Why is There so Much Evil and Suffering?

How Can I Discover My Purpose on Earth?

What Are the Most Important Practices in a Christian’s Life?

How Can I Know for Sure I’ll Go to Heaven?

12 Truths and a Lie Trailer

Why Does James Say We’re Justified by Works?

What Is the Occult? Is It Real?

What Does It Look Like to Live Ready for Jesus’ Return?

What’s Going to Happen in the “End Times?”

If God Draws People to Faith, Why Has God Not Drawn My Lost Family Member?

Is It Ever OK to Lie?

How Do I Tell Someone of Another Religion They’re Wrong?

What Stands in the Way of Ethnic Unity?

What Does It Mean to be “Poor in Spirit?”

How Should a Believer Handle Guilt from Sinning?

How Do You Find a Good Church?

How Does the Church Achieve Diversity?

Why Is It Important to Go to Church In Person?

What Gives You Hope About the Direction of the SBC?

How Should We Think About Disfellowshipping Churches in the SBC That Have Women as Pastors?

What Does It Mean That the Sins of the Fathers Are Visited on the 3rd and 4th Generation?

Why Does God Seem Cruel In Some Parts of the Bible?

Were Men Like King David Really Great Men of Faith?

Why Does the Bible Say Women Must Be Silent In the Church?

Is It OK for Christians to Use IVF?

Does Charismatic Worship Go Too Far?

Should I Get a Divorce If I’m Miserable in My Marriage?

How Do You Handle It When a Christian Leader Falls?