Ask Pastor John

Learn how to grow in expressing affection towards God and others with advice from Pastor John. Discover the importance of aligning your heart with biblical commands, the power of sincere love expressions, and the role of prayer in fostering genuine connections.

Exploring why God allows Satan to block the gospel, the podcast discusses Satan's tactics, God's permissive stance, and the significance of Satan's role in blinding people to the beauty of Christ. It highlights the importance of recognizing Christ's superiority over sin and deception in the face of Satan's influence.

Parenting and the responsibility of nurturing genuine faith in children is explored through biblical examples and the analogy of God as a perfect father. The podcast touches on the challenges parents face when their children stray from the right path, the importance of modeling authenticity, prayer, and immersion in the word of God, and the ultimate hope found in the sovereignty of God in the salvation of children.

Exploring the art of writing sentences with a Christian perspective, focusing on truth, clarity, authenticity, and impact. Emphasizing the importance of meaningful and creative communication for Christian writers. Delving into elements of a good sentence, including word choice, flow, and intention. Discussing the influence of poetry training on writing quality and the historical relevance of old poets in contemporary writing.

Exploring satisfaction and joy in God's love is the focus of this podcast, using Psalm 90 as a guide. The discussion delves into finding fulfillment in the midst of life's struggles and embracing a mindset of gratitude and contentment. It highlights the enduring nature of divine love and the possibility of finding joy in everyday moments.

Exploring the balance between confidence and humility in a society focused on self-worth. Providing diagnostic questions to differentiate between confidence and pride. Emphasizing the importance of dependency on God and humility in actions. Prioritizing unity, humility, and making Christ great in every aspect of life.

Exploring the controversial debate over blessing same-sex relationships in the church, contrasting views from Pope Francis and Burundi's president. Discussing the evolution of biblical approaches towards sin and blessings, with a focus on repentance and salvation. Delving into the tensions between Old and New Testament interpretations.

Exploring how to align personal prayers with glorifying God, the podcast discusses the balance between seeking help for oneself and honoring God's glory. It emphasizes praying with the glory of God in mind, prioritizing God's name, and aligning prayer requests with magnifying Christ.

Exploring the spiritual and physical implications of caffeine consumption, reflecting on mastery in Christ and freedom from the law, discussing energy drink use and self-deception, offering guidance for assessing their impact on faith-building.

Explore the biblical view of death as a gift to believers and how it serves them in God's plan. Discover the power of faith in overcoming death and the abundant blessings believers have in Christ.