Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

Each week, we’ll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything . To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths– A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes:   With everything that goes on in church, do you ever wonder, “What exactly is the most important thing we’re doing here?&#8...

Each week, we’ll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything . To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit AccessMore at www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths– A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear Show Notes:   Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I know, for sure, that I’m going to heaven when I die?” So many Christians ha...

Each week, we’ll be posting a special short version of each 12 Truths and a Lie podcast on Ask Me Anything . To listen to the full version and subscribe, just visit Access more at   www. accessmore.com/pd/12-Truths– A-Lie-Podcast-by-JD-Greear About 12 Truths and a Lie Podcast:  Whether you’re a new Christian or have walked with God for decades, life is filled with difficult quest...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers a listener question from Cameron who asked, “Why does James say we’re justified by works?” Show Notes: That’s a great question and one that I hear a lot and it’s one that I used to ask a lot as a young college student.  Just so we’re all clear and you seen where the tension is, Paul says in Romans 3:28, “Therefore we conclude that a man...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers a listener question from Kelly who asked, “What Is the Occult? Is It Real?” Show Notes: The occult IS real. It can refer to different things… witchcraft, worshiping pagan gods, and attempts to communicate with demons and demonic forces… It’s difficult to figure out the exact statistics, but a 2018 article in Newsweek cited studies that estimated there are...

This week, Pastor J.D. finishes a two-part series about Jesus’ return. The second question is: “ What does it look like to live ready for Jesus’ return? ” Show Notes: Let me give you four things that will change in you if you are in a state of readiness for Jesus’ return: Spiritual alertness How would you live differently today if you knew Jesus were coming back tonight? I talked...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted from Brandon. He asked, “What’s going to happen in the ‘end times?'” Show Notes: I grew up in a church a little obsessed with the Second Coming. On our Sunday School walls we had posters with dates and pictures of dragons and names of politicians. We had our annual prophecy conferences (which were the best attended events of the...

 This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted from Linda. She asked, “If God Draws People to Faith, Why Has God Not Drawn My Lost Family Member?” Show Notes: Linda’s question came in response to a message I preached at the Summit Church. I talked about John 6:44, Philippians 2:14, and John 1:12. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 12:3 that you can’t say that Jesus is Lord u...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted from Ruperto. He asked,  “ Is it ever OK to lie? ” Show Notes: That’s a tough one. The easy answer is to say “no” as we point back to the ten commandments. Thou shall not lie—it doesn’t get more simple than that Matthew 5:37: “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.” So Jesus seems to s...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers the question, “How do I tell someone of another religion they’re wrong?” Show Notes: Great question. This can be one of the hardest parts of evangelism. If someone doesn’t have a religion, it can seem easier to tell them about Christianity and why it’s the only way to heaven. …But if someone is a devout follower of another religion, that can be more diffi...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question in his recent sermon: “What stands in the way of ethnic unity?” Show Notes: First of all, Satan . The next several chapters of Ephesians are all about how the demonic powers aligned against the church. Satan hates this kind of unity, especially in the church. So, you can be sure he’s going to oppose it. Let me tell you how he might do this to y...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question that was submitted by Jesse. She asked, “What does it mean to be “poor in spirit?” Show Notes: We all love the verse: Matthew 5:3. If you’ve grown up in church, you know it: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” It sounds so poetic and idealistic… but I’m going to be honest with you. When...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question that was submitted by Annie. She asked, “How should a believer handle guilt from sinning ? ” Show Notes: That’s a great question. To be very upfront, there are sins in my life that I would love to leave behind in the rearview mirror, and it’s not from a lack of sincerity or fasting and praying or accountability, but there are sometimes th...

This week, Pastor J.D. welcomes back Pastor Tony Merida, author of Gather , to answer, “How do you find a good church?” Show Notes: J.D .: Every now and then on Ask Me Anything, I get the chance to sit down with someone who I think can answer a question a whole lot better than me, and that’s the case today. I’m sitting here with Dr. Tony Merida, the author of several books...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question in his recent sermon: “How does the church achieve diversity?” Show Notes: We must seek to reach all people in the Triangle, not just one kind.  It’s clear from what Paul says here in 1 Corinthians 9 that he was focused on reaching different kinds of people in Corinth, not just one kind. You had Jews and people under the law; you had Gentiles a...

This week, Pastor J.D. is joined by Pastor Tony Merida, author of Gather , to answer, “Why is it important to go to church in person?” Show Notes: J.D .: Today on Ask Me Anything, we’re “flipping the mic.” I’m sitting here with Dr. Tony Merida holding in my hand two books. One is called Love Your Church: Eight Things About Being a Church Member . And then your n...

This week, Pastor J.D. begins a two-part series leading up to Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting. The first question he answers is, “What gives you hope about the direction of the SBC?” Show Notes: The latest ACP report has some negatives, but also some big positives. In some areas, attendance is up – across the board attendance at SBC’s are up, which demonstrates a rebound aft...

This week, Pastor J.D. begins a two-part series leading up to Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting. The first question he answers is, “How should we think about disfellowshipping churches in the SBC that have women as pastors?” Want to ask J.D. a question? Head to our  Ask Me Anything hub  to submit your question. As always, don’t forget to rate and review this podcast! Find Past...

Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Here are some quick links to help you learn more about Pastor J.D. Summit Life Podcast  Receive daily devotionals from Pastor J.D. Additional blog posts This week, Pastor J.D. answers the question “What does it mean that the sins of the fathers are visited on the 3rd and 4th generation ? ” Show Notes: There’s a phrase from Exodus 34:7 where God...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers the question “ Why does God seem cruel in some parts of the Bible? ” Show Notes: I always joke that if there are five questions I’m going to be asked on a college campus, this is one of them. I don’t want to give one general answer here. We’ve done episodes like that before where you have to press into the individual passage itself, and...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers the question “ Were men like King David really great men of faith? ” Show Notes: You know, one of the things you realize are some of the great men and women of faith in the Bible had some pretty significant flaws. David’s were legendary. There’s the situation with Bathsheba, which was, at best, an abuse of power. Then you have multiple places...

Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Here are some quick links to help you learn more about Pastor J.D. Summit Life podcast  Receive daily devotionals from Pastor J.D. Additional blog posts This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question from Justin, who asked, “Why Does the Bible Say Women Must Be Silent In the Church?” Show Notes: There’s some things in Scripture that even Peter said...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question from one of our listeners, James: “Is It OK for Christians to Use IVF?” Show Notes: I do want to be sensitive here, because I know that there are probably people listening right now who are going through this. I know that this is an incredibly emotional decision to make. Most of the time that decision has been preceded by a very emotional journey of trying...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question in his recent sermon: “Does charismatic worship go too far?” Show Notes: Let me give you twin worship principles to hold in tension: Different cultures (and different personalities) have different ways of expressing emotion. Different cultures and different traditions have distinct ways of expressing emotion and reverence and worship, and that’...

This week, Pastor J.D. answers a question that has been submitted by several listeners: “Should I get a divorce if I’m miserable in my marriage?” Show Notes: My heart goes out to people that are in these types of situations. There’s nothing more heartbreaking than being in a relationship that supposed to bring life and joy than when it ends up feeling like misery. That’s wh...