Episodes

Episode 2045

Mom’s Role in Raising Boys

Parenting, Wives & Mothers
How can a mom raise boys to become strong and godly men? Pastor John offers counsel for training up the next generation.
Episode 2044

The Prayer You Don’t Want Answered

Prayer
Sometimes, God responds to our sinful requests with a merciful no. But other times, he gives what we ask, brings misery with it, and then amazingly works good through it.
Episode 2043

How Can I Grow in Expressing Affection?

Speech
How can Christians grow in expressing their deepest affections for God and others? Pastor John offers eight pieces of counsel for those who struggle to speak.
Episode 2042

Why Does God Allow Satan to Block the Gospel?

Satan
God could destroy Satan at any moment. So, why has God allowed Satan to blind the minds of unbelievers from seeing the glory of Christ?
Episode 2041

Are Parents to Blame for Prodigals?

Parenting
Does Proverbs 22:6 promise that children raised by godly parents will become Christians? Pastor John explains the proverb and points parents to their ultimate hope.
Episode 2040

How to Write a Good Sentence

Speech, Poetry
What makes a good sentence? Good sentences are true, clear, authentic, thoughtful, creative, well-timed, clean, loving, and glorifying to God.
Episode 2039

A Daily Morning Exercise

Joy
How can we walk through this world of sin, suffering, and futility with strength and joy? Psalm 90:14 holds the key.
Episode 2038

Am I Confident or Arrogant?

Pride & Humility
In a society steeped in self-worth and self-esteem, how can Christians aim for significance in a way that glorifies Christ?
Episode 2037

Should the Church ‘Bless’ Same-Sex Relationships?

Homosexuality
Should churches be willing to somehow “bless” same-sex relationships? Pastor John responds to Pope Francis’s concerning proposal.
Episode 2036

How Can I Glorify God as I Pray for Myself?

Prayer
God does everything he does for his glory, including answering our prayers. So, how can we align all our requests with this big, overarching purpose?