Avizandum with Pastor John Munro

In today's world, if something breaks, our first thought is to throw it away and buy a new one--and this mindset often extends to our approach to relationships, the workplace, and even the church. Yet isn't it interesting that God's specialty is forgiveness, restoration, and renewal?

Because it has been some time since John has dated, he is hesitant to give dating advice to the next generation! But he does receive questions and hears about it during premarital counseling, so he'd like to share some common themes, particularly for young men.

When someone insults or slanders us, our natural instinct is to reply and criticize that person in return. But just because you have that ability doesn't mean that you should use it. Join John as he reflects on a lesser-known moment from the Garden of Gethsemane to help us understand this difficult lesson.

While our society largely worships at the throne of youth, we must remind ourselves that the family of God is multigenerational. Many seniors may feel neglected, forgotten or marginalized, yet Scripture's commands to honor our parents and respect all as made in the image of God still apply.

Artificial intelligence (or "alien intelligence" as historian Niall Ferguson calls it) is revolutionary, offering enormous benefits in many fields. However, we must employ AI with caution, particularly in spiritual matters and as we see younger generations struggle with face-to-face communication.

Robert Murray McCheyne was a Scottish preacher who lived during 1813-1843, and his life and writings have been a particular encouragement to John for many years. Why has McCheyne's legacy been so impactful? Join John as he reflects on this hero of the faith.

What happens to someone who professed faith in Jesus Christ as a student or child, but now many years later, shows no interest in spiritual things? Are they saved? What does the Bible say?

We sometimes hear the platitude, "You can be a Christian without going to church", but this can be misleading. God has given us the church, and while any church has its failures and shortcomings, followers of Christ are meant to grow in a community of believers.

Recent remarks by Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of War (formerly Defense) suggest that he may embrace Theonomy theology, which advocates for the Mosaic Law of the Old Testament to be the basis of our laws.

John welcomes Nathaniel Pearce, Pastor of Family Ministries at Calvary, to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing parents, including the importance of intentional priorities and demonstrating a reliance on the Word of God.

Technology and social media tend to isolate us, but God created us to live in relationship with Him and others. Friendship is one of the great joys in life. Yet we must remember how to be a good friend as we pursue new relationships

Followers of Christ have been forgiven of our sins through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Yet forgiving others is still difficult for us, and we tend to hold onto grievances. How do we prevent this?

Many times our minds are occupied with trivial things. But today John is issuing a challenge to help set our minds on Scripture through memorization and meditation. How do we do this, and why?

In our fallen state, all of us are naturally rebellious. Selfishness, self-indulgence, and self-autonomy are central--we want to make our own rules. But humility and submission are to be central in the lives of followers of Christ.

The concept of mentoring is familiar and quite popular. But it may be helpful to remember that real mentoring (or discipleship in the biblical sense) involves commitment, intentional effort, and practical action on the part of those involved.

What’s most important when communicating with your teenagers? How can you minimize tension and create the opportunity to deepen your relationship and offer spiritual guidance? John interviews Cameron Engle, Calvary’s Pastor of High School Ministry.

John is constantly encouraging people to open their Bibles. Why is it so critical that we should read our Bibles every day? Is there a right or wrong way to approach our personal reading?

Scripture tells us that followers of Jesus are citizens of heaven. But what does that mean? How does that relate to our citizenship of our home country and our understanding of the future?

John sits down with Micah Burdett, Pastor of Middle School at Calvary and a father of three, to discuss the role of humility in parenting and the importance of spiritual teaching and modeling at home as well as at church

It used to be common for churches to hold annual missions conferences. But this kind of missions focus seems to have decreased. Why is that? And how then should we think about the Great Commission?

Whether we're doing a will or attending a funeral, it can be difficult to face our own mortality. But followers of Jesus shouldn't fear death. Our hope goes beyond death, even though there is much we don't understand.

John and his wife, Gudny, recently celebrated their 20th year at Calvary Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Join John as he shares thoughts and reflections on this milestone of God's faithfulness

Our Heavenly Father watches over us, cares for us, provides for us, and loves us so much that from time to time He also disciplines us. Have you experienced discipline by God the Father? What has been your response?

Calvary member Stan Rawls endured the unthinkable when his son, Kelly Rawls, was tragically killed in a skydiving accident. Yet the Lord worked through the terrible experience by inspiring Stan to write a book helping parents know how to explain the Gospel of Jesus Christ to their children--the most important conversation they will ever have.

Lies and gossip cause a lot of trouble in relationships, in business, in families, and even in the church. In particular, social media makes it easy to spread rumor and innuendo, but followers of Christ are to be people of truth.