Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

Jan 06 2025 265 ep. 12 mins 319

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Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear is a weekly podcast that answers tough questions and tackles relevant issues in a way that is filled with grace, understanding, and wisdom from God’s Word. Hosted by Matt Love.

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Books of the Year, Part 2

Jan 06 2025 13 mins

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. shares part two of his favorite books in 2024. A glimpse inside this episode: Pastor J.D. shares his favorite books from 2024 ranging from spiritual and secular literature. * Forgive by Tim Keller * The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible by Dr. Michael Heiser * Where the Light Fell: A Memoir by Philip Yanc

Books of the Year, Part I

Dec 30 2024 18 mins

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. shares his favorite books in 2024. A glimpse inside this episode: Pastor J.D. shares his favorite books from 2024 ranging from spiritual and secular literature. * Bless God and Take Courage: The Judson History and Legacy: Rosalie Hall Hunt * How to Know a Person, David Brooks * Marks of a Movement: What the church Today Can Learn from

Should Followers of Jesus Get Plastic Surgery?

Dec 23 2024 8 mins

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers “Should Followers of Jesus Get Plastic Surgery?” A glimpse inside this episode: There are many the nuances for Christians around plastic surgery, enhancing beauty, the cultural pressures surrounding appearance, and the importance of focusing on inner beauty and heart posture. While cosmetic enhancements are not inherently wrong

Should Christians Be Concerned about AI?

Dec 16 2024 9 mins

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers “Should Christians be concerned about AI?” A glimpse inside this episode: In this week's episode, Pastor J.D. looks at the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) from a Christian perspective. While AI is a tool that can be used for good or bad, the underlying human nature can lead to the amplification of wickednes

Are Denominations Biblical?

Dec 09 2024 14 mins

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers “Are Denominations Biblical?” A glimpse inside this episode: In this week's episode, Pastor J.D. explores the biblical basis for denominations while addressing common criticisms. While denominations may not be explicitly mentioned in the Bible, the concept of cooperation in the mission of the church is prevalent. Denominations

Is It Wrong for Christians to Do Yoga?

Dec 02 2024 12 mins

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question that has actually been asked by two listeners, Lillian and Jesse: “Is it OK for Christians to do Yoga?” A glimpse inside this episode: In this week's episode, Pastor J.D. explores the historical roots of yoga in Eastern religions and how it contrasts with Christian meditation. He emphasizes the importance of individu

My Marriage Started After an Unbiblical Divorce: What Should We Do?

Nov 25 2024 11 mins

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question that asked, "I’m currently married to a man who had an unbiblical divorce. To make it worse, we actually began dating before the divorce was finalized. We recently both got saved, and now are facing the question: are we living in continuous adultery? We’re both sick over how our marriage began, but at the same time, we

How Can I Give Honest Criticism with Grace and Love?

Nov 18 2024 15 mins

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted by Tristan who asked, "As Christians, how can we be honest about an individual's poor performance (in my case, scoring a poor performer based on their work quality) with grace and love?” A glimpse inside this episode: Honest criticism can be done in a loving and graceful manner. It's so vital to balance feed

How Do I Learn to HATE My Sin?

Nov 11 2024 14 mins

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted by Tyler who asked, "“I know in my head that my sin is sinful, but I can't seem to 'metabolize' it and get that truth into my heart. How can I do that?” A glimpse inside this episode: * The goal of salvation is a new kind of righteousness. * Understanding sin requires both head knowledge and heart transfo

Will There Really Be No Marriage in Heaven?

Nov 04 2024 10 mins

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted by Andrew who asked, "Could you attempt to provide some clarity on whether an earthly marriage between Christians means that husband/wife relationship carries into eternity?" Thank you Andrew for your question! A glimpse inside this episode: * Jesus teaches that there is no marriage in heaven. * Marriage was