Integrated with Dr. John Crotts

What does serving Jesus look like in the middle of an ordinary week? Dr. John Crotts welcomes Todd Friel to discuss his book Go Serve Your King , exploring why even the most ordinary parts of life have significance in Christ. From marriage and intimacy to aging and involvement in the local church, discover how a biblical understanding of Christ’s lordship can transform the way you approach e...

Lust may feel impossible to overcome, but Christians are no longer slaves to sin. Dr. John Crotts explains how understanding your salvation changes the way you fight sexual temptation. Discover the biblical truths that give you hope, strength, and confidence in the battle. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would...

Filters and accountability partners can help, but the battle against lust goes much deeper. Dr. John Crotts explores how preaching, singing, godly relationships, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper help Christians resist sin and remember the grace of Christ. Learn why becoming deeply involved in a healthy church can strengthen your fight for holiness week after week. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrate...

Calling lust an addiction may change the way you understand both the problem and the solution. Dr. John Crotts examines what Scripture says about responsibility, slavery to sin, and the deceptive progression of sexual temptation. The biblical diagnosis is serious, but it also offers genuine hope for forgiveness and change. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possible without the fina...

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Sexual temptation can feel overwhelming, but Christians aren’t left to fight it alone. Dr. John Crotts explains how Jesus’ temptation, teaching, compassion, death, and resurrection give believers real help in the battle against lust. Discover why your union with Christ means sin no longer has to rule you. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possible without the financial support of o...

You know the Bible commands you to flee sexual immorality, but what actually strengthens you to obey? Dr. John Crotts explains how God’s holiness, unfailing presence, and patient love reshape the way Christians fight lust. Learn why God’s grace doesn’t merely forgive your sin—it teaches you to say no to it. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possible without the fi...

What if Jesus knew every sin you’ve ever committed, even the ones no one else knows about? Dr. John Crotts takes a closer look at Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well and why He deliberately brought her sin into the light. Discover what this familiar story reveals about our greatest problem, true worship, and the good news of forgiveness. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be po...

When fear takes over, it’s easy to focus on the size of the problem in front of you. Dr. John Crotts turns to Moses, Joshua, and an unlikely battle in 1 Kings to reveal the biblical truth we often forget when circumstances feel overwhelming. Discover what God’s presence means for the way you face fear, uncertainty, and whatever He has called you to do. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would no...

You can read the Bible regularly and still miss the response God desires from His Word. Dr. John Crotts examines King Josiah’s remarkable reaction when the long-lost Scriptures were finally read to him—and why his humility, repentance, and obedience mattered so deeply to God. Josiah’s story challenges us to ask whether we merely understand Scripture or truly tremble before its authority. ___ Thank...

Have you ever read a Bible story and wondered why it’s there? Dr. John Crotts unpacks the account of David and Mephibosheth to reveal a breathtaking picture of God’s covenant-keeping love, showing how this often-overlooked passage points directly to Christ and His grace. You’ll never read 2 Samuel 9 the same way again. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possible wi...

The world can look frightening when powerful nations and evil leaders seem capable of doing whatever they want. Dr. John Crotts explores how God responded when the mighty Assyrian Empire threatened Jerusalem—and what that dramatic rescue reveals about who truly controls the course of history. Learn why no army, ruler, or threat is ever beyond the sovereign authority of God. ___ Thanks for listenin...

How much power does Satan actually have over your life—and can he do anything God doesn’t allow? Dr. John Crotts unpacks the theological realities behind Job’s devastating suffering and the spiritual battle Job himself could not see. Learn why God’s sovereignty gives believers confidence when life falls apart and the answers never seem to come. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be pos...

What happens when a true believer falls into serious sin—and refuses to repent? Dr. John Crotts examines the disturbing story of David and Bathsheba to uncover why God takes our sin seriously and why loving confrontation can be an instrument of His grace. See how brokenhearted repentance can restore fellowship with God, even when sin has left painful consequences behind. ___ Thanks for listening!...

Do you pray as though you’re speaking to the same powerful God who answered Elijah? Dr. John Crotts explores the dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel and the crucial theology hiding inside this familiar Old Testament story. See why understanding who God is can radically reshape how confidently and expectantly you pray. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possible without the financial s...

Do God’s promises ever seem impossible when you look at your circumstances? Dr. John Crotts explores a remarkable account from 2 Kings that reveals God’s sovereign control over every detail of history. If you need stronger faith, deeper confidence in Scripture, and a bigger view of God’s providence, this conversation will encourage you. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would...

When life feels overwhelming, it's easy to focus on the size of the storm instead of the power of the Savior. Dr. John Crotts unpacks the story of Peter walking on water and reveals why most people miss the most important lesson. Discover how a bigger view of Christ transforms fear, doubt, and worship. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possible without the financial support of our...

Has God become familiar, predictable, or smaller in your mind than He should be? Dr. John Crotts explores Isaiah's breathtaking encounter with the holiness of God and why it transformed everything about his life and ministry. If you want deeper worship, greater reverence, and a clearer vision of Christ, this conversation will challenge the way you see God. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated woul...

If your Bible reading feels fragmented, the problem may not be how much you're reading but how you're reading. Dr. John Crotts uncovers the theological depth hidden beneath familiar Bible stories and explains why they're about far more than moral lessons. Learn how God's sovereign purposes are at work even when life appears confusing, painful, or unfair. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would...

Do you genuinely love Jesus, or have you confused religious activity with real devotion? Dr. John Crotts explores the biblical connection between love, obedience, and faith, revealing why heartfelt worship matters far more than outward performance. If your spiritual life feels dry, distant, or mechanical, this conversation will point you toward a deeper love for Christ. ___ Thanks for listening! I...

Many Christians want to love God more but aren't sure why their hearts feel stuck. Dr. John Crotts shares several surprisingly simple practices that can reshape your desires, strengthen your worship, and draw you closer to Christ. The solution may not be what you expect—and it might start with something you're overlooking every day. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possible withou...

Why does being around passionate believers strengthen your walk with God so deeply? Dr. John Crotts unpacks the biblical power of corporate worship, sound doctrine, and Spirit-filled fellowship in cultivating lasting affection for Christ. This conversation challenges isolated Christianity and exposes the hidden dangers of spiritually unhealthy churches. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would n...

Prayer was never meant to be empty repetition or spiritual duty alone. Dr. John Crotts explains how drawing near to God through heartfelt prayer can reignite joy, deepen reverence, and awaken genuine love for Jesus again. This episode challenges cold religion while offering practical biblical wisdom for cultivating a thriving walk with God. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possibl...

You can know theology, quote Scripture, and still completely miss God. Dr. John Crotts exposes the dangerous disconnect between Bible knowledge and genuine love for the Lord—and why so many Christians quietly drift into hollow religion. If your devotional life feels dry, mechanical, or spiritually lifeless, this conversation will challenge the way you approach God’s Word. ___ Thanks for listening!...

Why does your love for God fade even when you know all the right theology? Dr. John Crotts exposes the “respectable” sin most Christians overlook and explains why even moral, church-going people fall devastatingly short of the greatest commandment. If your worship feels cold, your gratitude feels weak, or your Christian life feels mechanical, this conversation points you back to the love of Christ...