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The Pilgrim's Perspective
by Justin Cooper and Joe Moates
Helping Christians develop a biblical worldview so they can live faithfully in a confused and changing world.
Episodes
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Noah’s Ark “Found”? Plus Your Daily Routine and Keeping Your Church Alive
Headlines say Noah’s Ark has been “100% confirmed.” Is it true? Plus the daily routine that actually changes your life, and practical ways to keep your church from dying. 📩 Contact us: https://glbcs.org/podcasts This week on The Pilgrim’s Perspective, Joe and Pastor Cooper cover three...
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100,000 Churches Could Close in the Next 10 Years. Is Yours Next?
Experts project about 100,000 U.S. churches could close or be repurposed over the next decade. Joe Moates and Justin Cooper unpack why it's happening, who it affects (even if you never attend), what growing churches have in common, and what the Bible says about the church, the building, and the...
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Destination, Highway, Guardrails: The 3 Things Every Church Needs
Why do so many churches, pastors, and ministries start right and end wrong? Pastor Justin Cooper of Gospel Light Baptist Church says it comes down to three words: vision, mission, and values.Vision is the destination. Mission is the highway. Values are the guardrails that keep you from running…
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Why Nobody Has a Mentor Anymore (And Why You Need One)
Questions? globes.org/podcasts/Everyone says "get a mentor." Almost nobody has one. Why?In this episode of The Pilgrim's Perspective, Joe sits down with Pastor Cooper of Gospel Light Baptist Church to talk about mentorship — what it actually is, why it's disappearing, and how to find (and become)...
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Comment Reactions, Birthday Plans, and The World's View of Jesus
The world has a Jesus. It's not the one in Scripture. We love his ethics, we invoke his name for our causes, we call ourselves "cultural Christians." But the real Jesus demands something entirely different: not nice values, but total allegiance. Not comfort, but the cross. In this episode, Pastor...
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DRESS CODES & DRINKING BUDDIES
Is it WRONG to wear jeans to church? What about having non-Christian friends? And what keeps a pastor faithful through the hard seasons?Pastor Cooper from Gospel Light Baptist Church answers three questions that real people are actually wrestling with—the kind you ask your pastor in a hallway…
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Called to Preach, Now What?? | A Pastor's Honest Advice
An 18-year-old wrote in with a question a lot of young men are afraid to ask out loud: “I know God has called me to preach — but I'm not going to Bible college, I'm working as a carpenter, and I don't want to waste the next ten years waiting for ministry instead of preparing for it. What do I...
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Raised in Church, Now an Atheist: WHAT WENT WRONG? | Viewer Q&A
Why do so many people raised in church — kids who sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, even served in ministry — walk away from the faith entirely? In this viewer Q&A, Joe and Pastor Cooper tackle two questions straight from you.First, Levi asks about the rise of deconstruction and...
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It's Time to go Back to School! | Episode 25
Backpacks are packed, buses are running, and a brand-new school year is here. But here's the truth most families never stop to consider: the next nine months will shape your child more than almost anything else in their life — and it will either be shaped on purpose, or by accident. In this...
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When Is it Right to Address an Issue | Ep 24
It happens almost every week now — a gifted, well-known preacher is exposed in gross public sin, and the whole church world watches to see how the rest of us respond. So what's the biblical way for a man behind the pulpit to address it? When silence becomes complicity, when speaking becomes…
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Five Things You Need to Guard | Episode 23
Most services aren't lost during the sermon — they're lost in the driveway, the bedroom, and the group text before anyone ever steps on the platform. In this episode of Pilgrim's Perspective, we unpack how to protect the pre-service so you don't kill the service before it even starts. Last week…
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The SBC Just Banned Women Pastors — Here's What the Bible Actually Says
The Southern Baptist Convention just made one of the biggest votes in a generation — and the whole country has an opinion. But what does Scripture actually say? In this episode, we break down the SBC's "Truth and Unity Amendment," which passed 6,028 to 2,026 at the 2026 annual meeting in Orlando…
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How Do We Handle Pride Month?? | Ep 19
It's June. And if you're a pastor, a church leader, or just a follower of Jesus trying to figure out how to love people well while holding to what the Bible says — this episode is for you.Joe Moates and Pastor Justin Cooper sat down to tackle one of the most loaded conversations in our culture...
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What will Actually Grow Your Church | Ep 18
Is Sunday School still relevant — or have connection points and small groups taken over? In this episode, we dig into the real differences between Sunday School, connection points, small groups, and other discipleship models to help your church figure out what actually works. We talk about how to...
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Contemporary Music and the Church | Ep 17
The church has a music problem — and most pastors won't say it out loud. What happened to the hymns that carried the weight of doctrine? What happened to congregational singing that wasn't a concert? Somewhere between the 1980s and now, church leadership made a decision: if the world has a sound,...
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Creating and Defending a Culture | Ep 16
Every church has a culture. The question is whether you built it — or whether it just happened to you.In this episode, Pastor Justin, and Joe Moates get real about one of the most overlooked responsibilities of church leadership: intentionally shaping the environment where the Gospel takes root....
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The Machine in the Room: What AI Is Doing to Your Faith, Family, and Future | Ep 16
Artificial Intelligence is no longer coming — it's already here, and it's already inside your home, your church, your teenager's phone, and your marriage. In this episode of The Pilgrim's Perspective, Joe, Pastor Justin, and Joe Moates tackle one of the most urgent conversations Christians need…
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We Reacted to your CRAZY Comments | Ep 15
HEY! You commented, so we reacted! The flood gates were opened after we talked about Israel, so we answered a lot of the questions and comments you left for us. Continue to comment and send your reactions as we look at current events and trends through a biblical worldview!
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Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and the Bible | Ep 14
Antisemitism is rising — and it's not just coming from the left. Conservative voices, podcasters, and online influencers are reshaping how young Christians think about Israel, and most of them don't even know it's happening.In this episode, Joe sits down with Pastor Justin Cooper to open up…
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Christian Nightclubs & Christian Liquor Stores?! What Is Happening to the Church? | Ep 11
In Episode 11 of Pilgrim’s Perspective, we discuss a growing trend in modern Christianity: the rise of Christian nightclubs, Christian liquor stores, and churches blurring the line between the holy and the worldly.Is this creative evangelism… or compromise?As culture pushes the church to become...
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The Masculinity Crisis in the Church | Ep 10
In this episode of Pilgrim’s Perspective, we tackle a growing issue both in culture and in the church: the disappearance of strong men. As headlines discuss war with Iran and global tensions rise, it raises an uncomfortable question: Are we raising men capable of standing when the moment demands...
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Online Sports Gambling: Fun, Freedom, or Financial Suicide? | Ep. 9
Sports gambling isn’t in casinos anymore — it’s on your phone. In this episode, we talk about the rise of online sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings, the culture of parlays, and the real consequences we’re starting to see across America — including rising gambling addiction hotline calls and...
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Books That You Need to Read in 2026 | Ep 8
In Episode 8, we share the books we’re reading in 2026 and the ones we believe will help you grow as a Christian, leader, husband, and father. We talk about spiritual formation, leadership development, discipline, theology, and practical growth. If you want this year to be different, you have to...
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Why Are Independent Baptists Fighting? | Ep 7
Why is there so much division among Independent Baptists? A listener asked us why it seems like there are two camps that constantly push against each other — and who’s actually right. In this episode, we unpack the roots of the tension, what’s cultural versus doctrinal, and how Christians should...
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The Christian and the Weight Room | Ep 6
What does faith have to do with fitness? In this episode, we talk about the Christian’s responsibility to care for their body, the role of discipline in the Christian life, and why diet, exercise, and physical stewardship are often ignored—or excused—in church culture. We challenge the idea that...
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Cancel Church? Discernment, Convenience, and a Culture Losing Its Hunger for God
Snowstorms force hard decisions for churches—but what happens when canceling church becomes less about safety and more about comfort? In today’s episode, we talk honestly about when canceling services is wise—and when it exposes a deeper heart problem. We examine the growing trend of churches...
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Monks, MLK, and Minneapolis | Ep 4
In this episode of The Pilgrim’s Perspective, we examine the growing confusion around peace, protest, and the role of the Church in today’s culture. We take a careful but honest look at Martin Luther King Jr., addressing his theology, view of Christ, and ideological influences—and why Christians...
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The Problems with Progressive Christianity: Ep 3
Church movements come and go — but truth does not. In this episode, we discuss the rise of various movements within Christianity and the problems that emerge when those movements begin shaping doctrine, priorities, and identity. From the emergent church and progressive Christianity to…
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Should Our Church Have a Vision Night? | Ep. 2
In this episode of A Pilgrim’s Perspective, we ask a timely and important question facing churches today: Should the local church have a Vision Night? Vision Nights can be powerful tools—or empty events—depending on how they’re approached. This episode explores the biblical purpose of vision, the...
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Why a Biblical Worldview Matters
Welcome to The Pilgrim’s Perspective. In this introductory episode, we lay the foundation for the purpose and direction of this podcast. We discuss what a biblical worldview is, why it is so desperately needed today, and how the way we think directly affects the way we live. Surrounded by…
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The Pilgrim's Perspective: Why?
Here's a sneak peak into why we started The Pilgrim's Perspective Podcast. Episode Launch 1/5/26
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Helping Christians develop a biblical worldview so they can live faithfully in a confused and changing world.
HOSTED BY
Justin Cooper and Joe Moates
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