Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

By J.D. Greear

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 Ma... more

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Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear episodes:

January 06, 2025Books of the Year, Part 2
This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. shares part two of his favorite books in 2024.
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Pastor J.D. shares his favorite books from 2024 ranging from spiritual and secular literature.
Forgive by Tim Keller
The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible by Dr. Michael Heiser
Where the Light Fell: A Memoir by Philip Yancey
The Courage to Be Protestant by Gavin Ortlund
Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World by Eric Metaxas
Jesus and the Powers by NT Wright and Michael Bird
Ghosted: An American Story by Nancy French
Spare by Prince Harry
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
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14min
December 30, 2024Books of the Year, Part I
This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. shares his favorite books in 2024.
A glimpse inside this episode:
Pastor J.D. shares his favorite books from 2024 ranging from spiritual and secular literature.
Bless God and Take Courage: The Judson History and Legacy: Rosalie Hall Hunt
How to Know a Person, David Brooks
Marks of a Movement: What the church Today Can Learn from the Wesleyan Revival, Winfield Bevins
Surprised by Doubt: How Disillusionment Can Invite Us Into a Deeper Faith by Dr. Joshua Chatraw and Jack Carson
Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope by Esau McCaulley
A few secular books:
The Rulebreaker: Biography of Barbara Walters
Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service, Carol Leonnig
Open: An Autobiography, Andre Agassi
TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, Chris Anderson
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19min
December 23, 2024Should Followers of Jesus Get Plastic Surgery?
This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers “Should Followers of Jesus Get Plastic Surgery?”
A glimpse inside this episode:
There are many the nuances for Christians around plastic surgery, enhancing beauty, the cultural pressures surrounding appearance, and the importance of focusing on inner beauty and heart posture. While cosmetic enhancements are not inherently wrong, they should not become idols that dictate self-worth or decision-making.
The question of cosmetic surgery is nuanced and complex.
Enhancing beauty is not inherently wrong; it’s about the heart behind it.
Cultural pressures can lead to unhealthy decisions regarding appearance.
The Bible encourages focusing on inner beauty rather than outward adornment.
Idols related to beauty can lead to poor decision-making.
Aging is a natural process that should be embraced, not fought against.
Self-image should be rooted in God’s love, not physical appearance.
It’s important to ask oneself if beauty and youth are idols.
The inward person can be renewed even as the outward person deteriorates.
Heart posture is crucial in making decisions about cosmetic enhancements.
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9min
December 16, 2024Should Christians Be Concerned about AI?
This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers “Should Christians be concerned about AI?”
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In this week’s episode, Pastor J.D. looks at the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) from a Christian perspective. While AI is a tool that can be used for good or bad, the underlying human nature can lead to the amplification of wickedness.
AI raises questions about human dignity and moral agency.
Bias and fairness in AI can exacerbate existing societal issues.
Privacy concerns arise with the increasing use of AI.
AI can impact employment and economic justice.
Human enhancement through AI challenges our understanding of being made in God’s image.
The core of humanity is fallen, which can be magnified by AI.
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10min
December 09, 2024Are Denominations Biblical?
This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers “Are Denominations Biblical?”
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In this week’s episode, Pastor J.D. explores the biblical basis for denominations while addressing common criticisms. While denominations may not be explicitly mentioned in the Bible, the concept of cooperation in the mission of the church is prevalent. Denominations serve as a practical tool for collaboration in advancing the mission of God.
Denominations are not explicitly mentioned in the Bible.
Cooperation among churches is a biblical principle.
Different levels of cooperation require varying levels of doctrinal conformity.
Movements and institutions are both necessary in the church.
A unified authority does not guarantee doctrinal purity.
Protestantism allows for recognition of valid churches outside its own.
Denominations can facilitate mission advancement.
The Bible is the ultimate authority for Christians.
Historical context is crucial in understanding church authority.
Denominations are tools for cooperation, not division.
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15min
December 02, 2024Is It Wrong for Christians to Do Yoga?
This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question that has actually been asked by two listeners, Lillian and Jesse: “Is it OK for Christians to do Yoga?”
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In this week’s episode, Pastor J.D. explores the historical roots of yoga in Eastern religions and how it contrasts with Christian meditation. He emphasizes the importance of individual conscience in making decisions about practices that may have spiritual implications while also introducing a framework for categorizing theological issues and highlighting the need for unity in the church while allowing for personal convictions.
Yoga has historical roots in Eastern religions like Hinduism.
Christian meditation differs from Eastern meditation in purpose.
Believers should wrestle with their own conscience regarding yoga.
Not all practices with pagan origins are off-limits for Christians.
Unity in the church is more important than strict conformity on disputed matters.
The framework of essential, important, and indifferent matters helps navigate faith issues.
Personal convictions should guide individual practices like yoga.
Jesus’ authority supersedes the origins of certain practices.
Engaging with differing opinions requires patience and understanding.
Practices should honor Christ and align with biblical principles.
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13min
November 25, 2024My Marriage Started After an Unbiblical Divorce: What Should We Do?
This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question that asked, “I’m currently married to a man who had an unbiblical divorce. To make it worse, we actually began dating before the divorce was finalized. We recently both got saved, and now are facing the question: are we living in continuous adultery? We’re both sick over how our marriage began, but at the same time, we don’t feel right divorcing. Do you have any guidance?”
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This is a really complex question regarding marriage, divorce, and the implications of their past decisions in light of their newfound faith. Pastor J.D. dives into the biblical teachings on divorce, the nature of marriage as a covenant, and the importance of repentance and grace in moving forward. While the circumstances of their marriage may have been sinful, God’s mercy allows for redemption and blessing in their current relationship.
Jesus’ teachings on divorce emphasize the sanctity of marriage.
Divorce is allowed in cases of adultery, but not required.
God’s view of marriage is a covenant of oneness.
Repentance is key to moving forward in faith.
Deuteronomy 24 warns against returning to a previous marriage.
God can redeem even the worst situations.
Acknowledging past sins is important for healing.
God’s grace allows for new beginnings in relationships.
The podcast serves as a resource for vulnerable questions.
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12min
November 18, 2024How Can I Give Honest Criticism with Grace and Love?
This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted by Tristan who asked, “As Christians, how can we be honest about an individual’s poor performance (in my case, scoring a poor performer based on their work quality) with grace and love?”
A glimpse inside this episode:
Honest criticism can be done in a loving and graceful manner. It’s so vital to balance feedback with grace, as well as address poor performance. Humility and relational context will play a huge factor in graceful feedback. Ultimately, there is a huge need for specific feedback because that fosters growth and development.
The goal of salvation is a new kind of righteousness.
Understanding sin requires both head knowledge and heart transformation.
Living by faith means choosing what is right despite feelings.
Growth in grace involves recognizing our ongoing need for grace.
Sowing seeds of righteousness leads to spiritual growth.
Habits shape our desires and affections.
Choosing against fleshly desires is a step of faith.
Reckoning ourselves dead to sin empowers us to resist temptation.
Prayer and belief in the gospel are essential for spiritual life.
Continuous reliance on God’s grace is crucial in the Christian walk.
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16min
November 11, 2024How Do I Learn to HATE My Sin?
This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted by Tyler who asked, ““I know in my head that my sin is sinful, but I can’t seem to ‘metabolize’ it and get that truth into my heart. How can I do that?”
A glimpse inside this episode:
The goal of salvation is a new kind of righteousness.
Understanding sin requires both head knowledge and heart transformation.
Living by faith means choosing what is right despite feelings.
Growth in grace involves recognizing our ongoing need for grace.
Sowing seeds of righteousness leads to spiritual growth.
Habits shape our desires and affections.
Choosing against fleshly desires is a step of faith.
Reckoning ourselves dead to sin empowers us to resist temptation.
Prayer and belief in the gospel are essential for spiritual life.
Continuous reliance on God’s grace is crucial in the Christian walk.
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15min
November 04, 2024Will There Really Be No Marriage in Heaven?
This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted by Andrew who asked, “Could you attempt to provide some clarity on whether an earthly marriage between Christians means that husband/wife relationship carries into eternity?”
Thank you Andrew for your question!
A glimpse inside this episode:
Jesus teaches that there is no marriage in heaven.
Marriage was created to address loneliness on earth.
In heaven, companionship will be fulfilled in a better way.
Our joys in heaven will be heightened and transformed.
C.S. Lewis compares earthly pleasures to heavenly joys.
Marriage is a temporary picture of our relationship with Christ.
Single people are full-fledged family members in Christ.
The episode encourages listeners to submit their questions.
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11min

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