Ask Pastor John

The podcast discusses overcoming selfishness by filling our souls with Christ, seeking guidance from mature Christians, confronting and overpowering selfishness, and focusing on Christ to overcome selfishness and find genuine affection for Him.

This podcast discusses what is truly celebrated on Reformation Day, including the recoveries of the Reformation such as the truth of justification, the liberation of the Bible, and the rejection of authority. It explores the tension between human autonomy and God's sovereign grace, emphasizing the significance of God's grace in salvation. The chapter also highlights the importance of reading and studying the Bible in one's native language for a personal encounter with God.

Exploring the purpose of hobbies in glorifying God and furthering His kingdom, evaluating spiritual impact, ability to refresh, and fostering relationships. Hobbies should serve others' well-being and limit excessive spending.

Exploring the belief in ancestral consultation, Pastor John explains why pursuing communication with the dead dishonors God. Discussing the biblical evidence and God's prohibition of consulting with the dead, he emphasizes seeking knowledge and guidance from God. The podcast also explores the idea of seeking messages from ancestors and argues that it goes against God's sovereignty and dishonors Him.

This podcast explores the ethical debate surrounding the use of lies to persuade parents to keep their babies, emphasizing the importance of honesty. It also discusses the cultural impact of compromising moral means for good ends and the biblical opposition to doing evil for good. The episode references a previous episode on abortion.

In this podcast, Pastor John reflects on the impact of artificial intelligence on his legacy and ministry. He discusses the use of AI in generating responses and the existence of artificially produced content. The podcast also explores the relevance of Christian hedonism to AI and emphasizes the importance of spiritual affections. Additionally, it delves into the concept of new creation in Christ and the transformation brought by the Holy Spirit.

The podcast explores the question of whether it is sinful to lack joy, offering a simple answer with three crucial qualifications. It delves into the relationship between joy and sorrow in the Christian faith, emphasizing empathy and mourning. Additionally, it discusses finding joy and pleasing God, highlighting the importance of growth despite our shortcomings.

Exploring the concept of joy as a decision or a consequence of certain actions, the importance of choosing to serve God with an inclined heart, and the nature of joy in God as a God-given, spontaneous experience of His beauty, worth, and greatness.

Understanding and applying Old Testament verses for Christians. Differences between the church and Israel in the Old Testament: lack of punishment authority, diversity, abandoned practices. Contrast in focus between Old and New Testaments, role of sacrifices, indwelling Spirit of Christ.

Exploring the absence of concrete proof for the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, the reliability of the New Testament, and the struggle some face in believing despite historical evidence.