Episode 2079

The Pitfalls of Being a Thinker

Life of the Mind
Thinking is indispensable — but thinking is also dangerous. How can we use our minds to glorify God rather than puffing up ourselves?
Episode 2078

On Hoarding

Life Issues
How can we help those struggling with hoarding? Pastor John shares five underlying factors and five practical suggestions for those who seem stuck.
Episode 2077

How to Find the Meaning of a Bible Verse

How do we make sense of Bible passages that we don’t understand? Pastor John demonstrates how to patiently interpret Scripture with Scripture.
Episode 2076

What Is ‘White-Hot Worship’?

Life of Worship
Though our response to God often feels frustratingly inadequate, he is worthy of all our heart, soul, and mind. He is worthy of “white-hot worship.”
Episode 2075

Did My Negligence Kill My Baby?

Hope, Suffering
What comfort does God give to those who feel responsible for tragic loss? Pastor John offers eight words of hope to a brokenhearted mom.
Episode 2074

Defining Success in My 9-to-5 Job

Work & Vocation
What does it mean to “work heartily, as for the Lord” in our 9-to-5 jobs? Pastor John considers five qualities of faithful work from Paul’s words in Colossians 3.
Episode 2073

Your Holy Deeds Are Not Filthy Rags

Prayer, Sanctification & Growth
In Christ, the righteous deeds you do by faith are emphatically not “filthy rags.” Pastor John corrects a common and profound misunderstanding.
Episode 2072

Are Motorcycles for Fools?

Wisdom
If God is sovereign over life and death, does it matter what risks we take? Pastor John considers the place of precautions beneath God’s providence.
Episode 2071

Should We Ever Speak Directly to the Devil?

Spiritual Warfare
Scripture gives us a category for addressing the devil, but our normal way of defeating him is by trusting the promises of God and killing our own sin.
Episode 2070

Seven Encouragements for Parents of Prodigals

Parenting
How can we not lose heart over children who wander from Christ? Pastor John opens the parable of the prodigal son to offer encouragement after encouragement.