The Verdict with Pastor John Munro Podcast

When your prayers are being answered and life is going smoothly, it’s easy to trust in God. But what about those moments in life when God doesn’t deliver in the way you had hoped? What happens to your faith in the midst of pain and devastation? On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro explores this difficult question.

Throughout the Bible, we see countless examples of God’s power and faithfulness, coming through to save His people when all hope seems lost. But today on The Verdict we’re considering those moments in life when it seems God has not come through--when our problems remain and our prayers seem to go unanswered.

The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace is an amazing story of courageous faith and resisting compromise. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro takes a fresh look at this famous story and shares lessons we can learn as we trust this God who can do the impossible!

Do you realize that taking a stand for God may have consequences? You might be seen differently or lose friends, or it might impact your chances for a promotion. But what if it meant losing your life? On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro examines the story of three godly young men who refused to compromise their faith even in the face of death.

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?

On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro continues in Daniel to explore a fascinating prophecy about the past and future kingdoms of this world. No matter how strong a nation may seem, there is no comparison to the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, a Kingdom which will never end.

Throughout history we see the rise and fall of many kingdoms, but each one has fallen short of lofty ambitions to rule the world or create the perfect society. On this episode of The Verdict, we’re exploring a fascinating prophecy from the book of Daniel to better understand God’s plan for His Kingdom which will never end.

When you find yourself in a crisis how do you normally respond? Do you become anxious and aggressive? Are you paralyzed by doubt and fear? On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro looks at the example of Daniel and how to experience the very wisdom and power of God in times of crisis.

At some point, we all come face-to-face with a crisis. But when these trials or tragedies come our way, how should we respond? And how does faith in God impact our perspective? On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro teaches us how to handle a crisis God’s way.

Scripture tells us that “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” But this concept is somewhat foreign in our world today. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro explains this fear, this sense of reverence, and how it is the foundation for living a wise and skillful life as we see in the life of Daniel.

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.

In the book of Daniel, we see a young man taken captive by a pagan society. But Daniel not only keeps his faith, he takes a stand and makes a lasting impact for God. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro discusses the example of Daniel and what it takes to live wisely in a hostile culture.

How can followers of Christ be engaged with our secular culture without falling under its influence? And how can we resist the pressure to compromise? On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro shares practical guidance from the life of Daniel.

Jesus tells His followers that we are to be salt and light. But how are we to live and interact in a dark and often hostile culture? On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro discusses the rich example of Daniel who stood strong for God without compromise.

The book of Daniel begins with Babylon conquering Jerusalem in 605 B.C. Daniel and his friends are among the Jewish captives taken to Babylon. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro discusses the sovereignty of God, and the courageous faith of these young men.

On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro begins a new study in one of the most exciting books of the Old Testament, the book of Daniel. He explores how Daniel’s unique situation as a faithful servant of God in a pagan land offers very practical guidance for believers today.

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.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ has the power to completely transform your life. Not only will you be reconciled with God and your sins forgiven, but your relationships and your perspective will be forever changed. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro concludes our study of Colossians with three encouraging examples.

For followers of Jesus Christ, every area of our lives should reflect His Lordship, and people should see a difference in the way we live. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro begins the final lesson in our study of Colossians as we review this transformation of the Gospel.

Some people think that going to church and being kind is what Christian living is all about. But followers of Jesus Christ are to live out the Gospel in every area of our lives. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro explains how prayer and evangelism are essential and integral to our spiritual lives.

There are some who think that work is punishment! But on this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro explores the biblical origin of work, and discusses how work presents a privilege and opportunity. Today think of your work in a completely different way!

Do you enjoy your job? Do you approach your job with purpose and enthusiasm, or is it fairly mechanical and just a way to pay the bills? On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro discusses the biblical view of work.

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.

There are no perfect people, and no perfect families. But with so much hurt and brokenness in our world today, what does it take to build a happy home? On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro shares how we can apply the principles of the Gospel in our homes and relationships in very practical ways.

Broken families and unhappy homes are all too common. And there’s no shortage of books on what’s gone wrong or seminars on how to improve. But on this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro takes us back to God’s plan for the family, to understand God’s design for the Christian at home. Does the Gospel really work in everyday life?