Episodes
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In his infinite wisdom, righteousness, and power, God designs even the deeds of evil kings for the good of his people and the glory of his name.
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Sometimes God delivers us from affliction through affliction. But what kinds of affliction does he use — and how can we know when he does so?
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Missing episodes?
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How can we know that we love God more than his gifts, especially during the Christmas season? Pastor John unlocks the answer with two keys.
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Single Christians may be tempted to despair over missing the experience of marital love. But God himself will see to it that our joy is eternally full in Christ.
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Since the Bible calls Christians children of light, should darkness and violence have any place in the stories we create?
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Should Christians show so-called “gender pronoun hospitality”? Pastor John shares practical ways to speak the truth in love with those confused about their sexuality.
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What is Christian thankfulness? Pastor John commends the power of a heart filled with gratitude to the Giver of every good gift.
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When we continually struggle with doubts and unbelief, how can we know what is true? How can we believe that truth even exists?
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Will we be able to see God when we get to heaven? If so, how does that fit with Scripture passages that say no one can see God?
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How do we discern what’s true and what’s false in Job? Pastor John provides a grid for the entire book to help us interpret it accurately.
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Should church leaders require Christians to tithe since God commanded tithing in the Old Testament? Pastor John commends a better approach.
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Arguments, logic, and careful analysis may give us 99 percent certainty for some doctrine or truth claim. But what about the remaining 1 percent?
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Why did God take the life of Ezekiel’s wife and then command Ezekiel not to mourn? Pastor John considers the perplexing yet merciful ways of God.
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How can we love our enemies when they treat us horrifically? Pastor John appeals to six biblical realities to help us face unimaginable darkness.
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“Curse God and die.” Why does the author of Job relate the apparent despair of Job’s wife? What purpose does she play in the message of the book?
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How can perfectionists make decisions without getting paralyzed by fear? Pastor John shares seven encouragements for those who feel stuck.
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How much should we sacrifice in order to do excellent work? Pastor John encourages perfectionists to find wisdom from a strong, spiritually mature community.
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If Christians are no longer under wrath, why does Paul say that we will stand before God’s judgment seat? Pastor John clarifies the Christian’s future judgment.
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How much money should we set aside for retirement? Pastor John commends three biblical principles to apply in our various contexts.
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Does God ultimately sustain our faith, or do we? Pastor John unfolds 1 Peter 1:4–5 to show how God guards us to the end.
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