Ask Pastor John

Ask Pastor John’s host, Tony Reinke, takes listeners through the ins and outs of the podcast and lists some of its top episodes.

From smooth finishes at the rim to impressive displays of endurance, Pastor John shares his thoughts about the undeniable draw of March Madness.

Many prefer sounds over words, listening over reading. But God is spirit. He has no vocal cords. He speaks through what he already said in the Bible.

When believers walk through trials with extraordinary faith, they bless the pastor who prepared them for this moment.

Podcasters can teach, encourage, exhort, and explain, but they cannot shepherd. Only your pastor can do that.

Jesus, the Word, proclaims the word of God to be true. So is it? Pastor John defines inerrancy and encourages our confidence in the truth of the word.

Marriage represents an opportunity to fight for faith together, including through potentially tough financial times.

Jesus came to earth as a man, and God reveals himself as a king. However, Christians should not think of God the Father or God the Holy Spirit as male. Pastor John explains why.

Pastor John responds to criticism of Calvinism, Edwards, and Christian hedonism by explaining how God’s glory is God’s love, not his neediness.

Without God, Ayn Rand’s creativity and logical brilliance led her straight past the truth and into darkness.

We don’t learn anything about sin by giving in, but rather by fighting back. Pastor John shares a parable on resisting sexual temptation.

No pastor is immune from the insidious desire for riches. Pastor John provides five pleas to pastors to safeguard their hearts and the name of Christ.

Those who know Christ possess greater riches than the richest billionaire on the planet — spiritually right now, and materially in eternity.

If you are in Christ, you have a new heart. Your flesh will cause you still to stumble, but God will direct your affections to himself.

Pastor John exhorts believers, especially those tempted to give up on church, with four biblical reasons to seek out membership in a local body.

Is the mission field compatible with having children? Pastor John helps aspiring missionaries think through the implications of remaining childless.

Can the Song of Solomon, in all its sexual directness, really describe God’s relationship with his people?

For Christians, Bible reading is a lifelong routine — day by day, year by year. Where should new believers start?

We use countless physical strategies every day to cope with life’s difficulties. So how do sleep, antidepressants, and diet relate to a Christian’s spiritual life?

A.D.D. brings unique temptations to sin, but Pastor John encourages those who affected by the disorder with the gospel’s power to transform and renew.