Another John's Podcast

Our idols may not be carved from wood or stone, but they still make oversized promises.

Discipleship's invitation has never been to solve God. It has always been to know God.

Prayer is bringing our real lives into God's presence.

Holiness is a blessing in itself that God gives to us.

Growing up in Christ means fewer battles over ourselves and greater passion for what builds others up.

As we walk faithfully, God continues to reveal the path.

Do you know what Jesus has done to you?

I don't need to pretend to have all the answers when I trust the One who does.

Grace gives us the courage to speak honestly, the humility to ask for forgiveness, and the compassion to give it to others.

Because Christ walked out of the tomb, hopelessness is no longer the only option.

God isn't looking for employees who are trying to keep a perfect work record.

Don't treat God's Word as if it were addressed to your neighbors. Read and listen to it like your name is on the envelope.

If we claim to follow the One who took on flesh, then our beliefs should become visible in the way we live.

We can hope for more without believing we can only have joy when "more" comes.

These places remind us that we are not the first people to need God's help.

The good news of the gospel is that Christ has already done what we could never do for ourselves.

In reality, we seek God's will while hoping our will wins.

Faith is supposed to seep into every corner of life.

Every Christian reminds us that freedom has a name, Jesus.

Hunger exposes our habits and our dependencies.

When we stop pretending, we make space for God to lead us into a better future.

God's invitation is to consider what you will do with the time you have been given.

There is something holy about having someone show up and remind you that you are not alone.

The good news that Moses first brought was that God had been paying attention.

God is not looking for promises from us so much as faithfulness from us.

The Sabbath was always meant to be a gift, a reminder that God is enough and that we can rest in God.

God's faithfulness is not measured by the speed of God's answers.

The poor often carry the consequences of economic decisions made by others.

Sometimes, life in a broken world simply hurts.

Trust God's grace completely, but don't use it as an excuse for delayed obedience.

The Spirit does not give up on slow learners.

Scripture is a place of encounter.

The moment you turn toward God, a thousand other things fight for your attention.

Are we suffering because we look like Jesus?

Faith is learning to trust God even when we cannot make sense of everything.

To move forward faithfully, it takes a community willing to listen together for the voice of the Spirit still speaking even in unexpected places.

The Spirit opens our eyes to the presence of God that has always surrounded us.

The Spirit gives people the ability to see beyond the limits of the present moment

We are children of God, and how awesome is that, but we are also heirs with Christ, especially as we suffer alongside him.

Don't rush what God is preparing you for.

Worship is not just for holidays, sanctuaries, or even Sundays.

The world might treat endings as permission to coast, the gospel treats endings as a reason to become more loving.

The calling is to reflect God’s presence, and that calling belongs to us all.

Silence can create space for us to notice where God is moving.

We are often content with forgiveness while resisting holiness.

We are often content with forgiveness while resisting holiness.

Holiness also shapes the way we see and treat people made in God’s image.

Holiness also shapes the way we see and treat people made in God’s image.

In a culture of insults and outrage, we are called to bless instead of curse.

In a culture of insults and outrage, we are called to bless instead of curse.