Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

Pastor J.D. discusses that moral failures should cause Christians to ask, “Where am I susceptible to the same sin?” and strive for a culture of accountability among church members and leadership. A glimpse inside this episode: Back in 2007, I sat in a conference filled with ministry leaders, listening to a prominent pastor share some sobering statistics: In the U.S., 1,500 pastors leave the minist...

Pastor J.D. shares helpful tips to structure quiet time with God and reminds listeners that It’s more important to find a rhythm that works for them than to do it “the right way.” A glimpse inside this episode: Pastor J.D.’s Personal Method: 15-15-15 15 minutes of Bible reading 15 minutes of prayer 15 minutes of devotional, Scripture memorization, etc. ACTS method of praying Adoration Confes...

Pastor J.D. discusses four core myths about Christians and politics while encouraging listeners to exercise both empathy and charity in their daily lives, especially when talking about politics. A glimpse inside this episode: This is always tough for me. On one side, I feel guilty for having said too little … on the other, for having said too much. It’s important to remember that politics is just...

Pastor J.D. explains that neither celebrating nor opposing Halloween is right or wrong. However, the holiday does present a unique opportunity for fellowship among neighbors. A glimpse inside this episode: This is a topic that demands we respect each other’s perspective; both sides need to extend charity to the other. Functionally, Halloween isn’t good or bad. Paul, similar topic, in Romans...

Pastor J.D. answers one of his most asked questions and talks about the non-negotiables of the Christian faith in contrast to some particulars where it’s okay to disagree. A glimpse inside this episode: Theologians have argued about this for 2000 years. “Calvinism is not an issue to me until it becomes one to you. But when it becomes one to you, it becomes one to me, and I’ll probably take whateve...

Pastor J.D. shares his vision for Ask Me Anything and discusses why it’s important to ask candid, tough questions in pursuit of biblical wisdom.