Chapter Of The Day

Does Romans 13 Prohibit All Civil Disobedience?

July 30, 2023 11:36 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MB

Paul says to submit to the government God has established. Does this include evil and unjust governments? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Why Your Pastor Needs Your Prayers

July 30, 2023 11:36 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MB

One of your pastor's greatest needs is for you to pray for him. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

How Can We Serve One Another in Battling Lust?

July 30, 2023 11:36 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MB

Lust is serious enough to take extreme measures to put to death. This applies not only to our own efforts but also to the efforts of accountability partners. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

How to Fight Laziness

July 30, 2023 11:36 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MB

Hard work is not a consequence of the fall, but a gift. If we are going to fight laziness, we need to develop a good theology of work. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Why No Pastor Lives Up to What He Preaches

July 30, 2023 11:36 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MB

If a pastor is preaching properly, he will regularly fall short of his own preaching. How can pastors avoid becoming overwhelmed by this reality? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Was Chris Broussard Right?

July 30, 2023 11:36 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MB

God will condemn homosexual practice just as he does thievery and greed. All our broken desires deserve God’s wrath as their punishment. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

God Hears My Prayers, So Why Should I Pray for Things Twice?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MB

Jesus tells us to repeat our prayers with persistence, but he also says that God disregards vain repetition. So how do we know when to repeat ourselves? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

My Faith Is Driving My Family Away — What Do I Do?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MB

The tension arising from believing the gospel in an unbelieving family can be severe. Pastor John has this to say to Christians feeling the pain of family division because of their faith. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

How Do I Know If I Love the Gifts More Than the Giver?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MB

The possibility of turning God’s gifts into idols is a result of sin. But this doesn’t mean we should reject the gifts. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Do You Conduct Funerals for Non-Christians?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MB

Christian pastors should never conduct a generic funeral for unbelievers. There is always something hopeful for us to say at funerals. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

What Is Leadership?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MB

What does godly leadership look like? Christian Leadership is acting and speaking to create a following toward a goal, all defined by the Bible. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

A Theology of Art in Five Minutes

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MB

What role should art play in the church and the Christian life? A Christian theology of art considers God as an artist who commands creativity from his creation. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Three Levels of God-Glorifying Emotion

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MB

Is God glorified in our desire to enjoy him? Or can we only glorify God when we're actually delighting in him? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Care for Couples Struggling with Infertility

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MB

What might be said to couples dealing with the deep pain of childlessness? Pastor John identifies some pillars of hope for those grieving over infertility. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Encouragement for Ordinary Pastors

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MB

A local pastor does not need to compete with Tim Keller, John Piper, and Matt Chandler. He simply needs to faithfully expound the Bible to his people. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Can a White Woman Marry a Black Man?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MB

God does not restrict believers from marrying someone with a different skin color. He only requires that they be a Christ-follower. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Why Eternal Security Needs Community

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MB

Eternal life is sure for the bride of Christ. But prayers and exhortations of Christian community may be the very means God uses to preserve his people. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

A Mother’s Role in Raising Boys

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 8 minutes - 7.32 MB

Moms, don’t assume that only dad can show their son what it means to be a man. Moms have a unique role in helping sons grasp manhood. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same Deity?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MB

Pastor John explains why Muslims do not worship the God of the Bible. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Adjusting to Life in the Country

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MB

While God calls us to spend most of our time in the thick of regular life and ministry, occasional retreats are good for refreshing the soul. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

On Pastors Who Use Churches as Studios

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MB

God may choose to extend the influence of a pastor beyond the church doors, but his call remains the same: Faithfully feed your flock. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

How Do Believers Exceed the Works of Jesus?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MB

Jesus promised that we would do greater works than he did. What does that mean, and have you done any? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

For Christian Loners

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MB

Pastor John encourages Christian loners — even those who have been hurt by the church — to pursue God in Christ-exalting friendships. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

The Joy of Calvinism and the Fight for Joy

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

God’s sovereign working in the gospel assures his people that no hardship is wasted and no wrongdoing will slip by unnoticed. He will settle every account. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

What Is Definite Atonement, and Why Does It Matter?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MB

Pastor John introduces definite atonement, the doctrine that Christ’s death accomplished a real salvation for a definite group of men and women. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Does Christian Hedonism Make Joy an Idol?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MB

Don’t delight in delight, glorify God by rejoicing in him, and three more safeguards against idolizing joy for Christian Hedonists. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

How Jesus’s Glory Drives Creative Communication

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MB

It is foolish and prideful to believe we can save anyone with the words we choose. But God chooses to save through “the word of Christ,” so how should we think about the language we use? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Personal Comfort in God’s Sovereignty Over Evil

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MB

If God is absent, life is meaningless; if he is helpless, we have no hope. But if he is sovereign, he works even evil for the good of his children. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Is Jesus the Only Way to Be Saved?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MB

It might feel unloving to say that Jesus is the only way, but it would be even more unloving not to. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

What Oppressive Governments Cannot Do

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MB

Paul wrote that “rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad.” But rulers sentenced Jesus to death, so how should we understand Paul’s words? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Why Host a Conference on C. S. Lewis?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MB

C.S. Lewis’s writing has continued to affect millions today, but should we ever host an entire Christian conference focused on a person other than Christ? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Does It Bother You People Are Entertained by Your Gestures?

July 30, 2023 11:35 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MB

What is Pastor John's response to people who are amused by his movement and gestures behind the pulpit? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

How Has C. S. Lewis Influenced You?

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MB

Lewis awakened a teenage pastor John to the wonder of the world. He taught him that rigorous logic and romantic language can go together. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

What Does It Mean to Be Dead to the World?

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MB

Jesus surpasses whatever good the world has to offer. So rather than worship those good things, disciples of Jesus receive them as gifts. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

What’s the Connection Between IQ and Holiness?

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

The Bible requires us to use our minds to grow in holiness. Does this mean that smarter people have a leg up on holiness? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Fasting from Twitter and Facebook

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MB

Social media can reveal how much we love to be known and liked. It’s one mirror revealing our fear of man. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

What Makes Easter So Special?

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MB

What we celebrate on Easter is the foundational hinge of Christianity. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

How Far Is Too Far Before Marriage, Spiritually and Emotionally?

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MB

Couples often set physical boundaries, but overlook the spiritual and emotional lines we cross in relationships. How, then, can we guard ourselves from going too far before marriage? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Was Jesus for Real?

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MB

How can we be sure that Jesus is who he said he is? Can we have any assurance the Jesus we read about in the Bible is real? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Christians and Marijuana

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MB

Marijuana continues to become legal in more and more states. As the drug becomes more common, how should we think about it from a biblical worldview? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

How Did Lewis Prepare You for Edwards?

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MB

C.S. Lewis build conceptual categories for John Piper. Jonathan Edwards set the content on fire with Bible. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

What Is “Strong Feminine Womanhood?”

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MB

A hope-filled woman finds her strength in the God who comforts her as she finds shelter in him. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Who Has Been Most Influential in Your Life?

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MB

Pastor John shares his personal list of influencers — people who contributed significantly to shaping his mind. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Our Move to Tennessee and New Projects

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MB

Pastor John reflects on his move to Tennessee — both his motives for moving and the projects he hopes to accomplish while living there. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

What’s with All the Preaching Gestures?

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MB

Pastor John is well-known for his movements behind the pulpit. What role do those gestures play in preaching, and how much thought goes into them? This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Facing Death Faithfully

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MB

When death draws near, God’s word assures believers that God will not withhold any good from them, even when it feels they are losing so much. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

What Does Opposition to Chris Broussard Tell Us?

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MB

Although more people will abandon and defile the truth as the end approaches, God may still bring a mighty outpouring of his grace before Christ returns. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

God’s Joy and the Joy of the Calvinist

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MB

God’s joy in himself bears up his self-sufficient, sovereign work in the world. Pastor John unpacks God’s infinite, trinitarian joy. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

Living Easter Sunday’s Victory on Monday Morning

July 30, 2023 11:34 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MB

If the realities of Monday morning threaten the joys we found on Easter Sunday, we haven’t realized promises given to us at the cross. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

What Is the Purpose of Fasting?

July 30, 2023 11:33 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MB

Fasting only adds to our hunger for God. Through fasting, we put our stomach where our hearts are to give added intensity to our ache for Jesus. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4201236/advertisement

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