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July 29, 2023Why Do We Give Christmas Gifts?Gift giving, done rightly, doesn’t distract from the meaning of Christmas. Pastor John puts Christmas gifts in biblical context.12 minPlay
July 29, 2023Do Non-Christians Ever Please God?Can a non-Christian ever please God? If not, how should we understand the account of Cornelius in Acts 10?10 minPlay
July 29, 2023Six Common Ways Preachers Dishonor God’s WordThe stakes are high when pastors do not root their points plainly from the text in front of them. Here are six consequences.10 minPlay
July 29, 2023Can I Leave and Cleave If We Live with My Parents?In many cultures, married couples live with the husband’s family. But does “leaving and cleaving” mean they should move out and get their own place?11 minPlay
July 29, 2023Isn’t Veganism Closer to God’s Original Design?Bacon, ground beef, sausage — God allows us to eat meat. But he didn’t always allow it. Is it wise to return to a pre-fall diet?11 minPlay
July 29, 2023Keep Close to the Heart of ChristmasLet’s stay close to the heart of Christmas: God took on flesh that he might die to destroy our enemies, deliver us from sin, and give us eternal life.10 minPlay
July 29, 2023When Do We Intervene in Other People’s Conflicts?God calls Christians to be peacemakers. But when and how should we intervene in other people’s conflicts?9 minPlay
July 29, 2023Does Hebrews Tell Us to “Grow Up” Beyond the Gospel?We don’t ever outgrow the gospel. So why does Hebrews call us to “leave behind the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity”?11 minPlay
July 29, 2023Why ‘Falling Out of Love’ Never Justifies DivorceStaying married is not first about staying in love. It’s about keeping a covenant that reflects Jesus’s own commitment to his bride — the church.11 minPlay
July 29, 2023How Do I Avoid the Pitfalls of Too Little Introspection and Too Much?Self-examination can quickly turn into self-condemnation. Pastor John offers three strategies to keep introspection in its proper place.12 minPlay