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Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

J.D. Greear

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.

363 - How Can I Give Honest Criticism with Grace and Love?
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  • 363 - How Can I Give Honest Criticism with Grace and Love?

    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 feedback with grace, as well as address poor performance. Humility and relational context will play a huge factor in graceful feedback. Ultimately, there is a huge need for specific feedback because that fosters growth and development.

    * The goal of salvation is a new kind of righteousness.
    * Understanding sin requires both head knowledge and heart transformation.
    * Living by faith means choosing what is right despite feelings.
    * Growth in grace involves recognizing our ongoing need for grace.
    * Sowing seeds of righteousness leads to spiritual growth.
    * Habits shape our desires and affections.
    * Choosing against fleshly desires is a step of faith.
    * Reckoning ourselves dead to sin empowers us to resist temptation.
    * Prayer and belief in the gospel are essential for spiritual life.
    * Continuous reliance on God's grace is crucial in the Christian walk.

    Mon, 18 Nov 2024 - 15min
  • 362 - How Do I Learn to HATE My Sin?

    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 transformation.
    * Living by faith means choosing what is right despite feelings.
    * Growth in grace involves recognizing our ongoing need for grace.
    * Sowing seeds of righteousness leads to spiritual growth.
    * Habits shape our desires and affections.
    * Choosing against fleshly desires is a step of faith.
    * Reckoning ourselves dead to sin empowers us to resist temptation.
    * Prayer and belief in the gospel are essential for spiritual life.
    * Continuous reliance on God's grace is crucial in the Christian walk.

    Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 14min
  • 361 - Will There Really Be No Marriage in Heaven?

    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 created to address loneliness on earth.
    * In heaven, companionship will be fulfilled in a better way.
    * Our joys in heaven will be heightened and transformed.
    * C.S. Lewis compares earthly pleasures to heavenly joys.
    * Marriage is a temporary picture of our relationship with Christ.
    * Single people are full-fledged family members in Christ.
    * The episode encourages listeners to submit their questions.

    Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 10min
  • 360 - Gospel & Politics: Joseph Backholm

    This week on Ask the Pastor features a conversation between Pastor J.D. Greear and Joseph Backholm. Joseph is a Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council. He combines extensive legal, political, and policy experience with a love for the way biblical truth cultivates human flourishing.

    A glimpse inside this episode:

    * Politics is the process through which we make decisions.
    * Christians should engage in politics as a blessing.
    * Avoiding difficult conversations can hinder important discussions.
    * Evaluate political choices based on biblical principles.
    * Political parties should not overshadow our allegiance to Christ.
    * Parents should teach children about the complexities of human nature.
    * Election seasons provide unique opportunities for disciple-making.
    * Sober-mindedness is crucial in political discourse.
    * Confirmation bias can lead to being misled in politics.
    * Good politics reflects a love for our neighbors.

    Mon, 28 Oct 2024 - 30min
  • 359 - Gospel & Politics: Neil Shenvi

    This week on Ask the Pastor features a conversation between Pastor J.D. Greear and Neil Shenvi where they discuss the complexities of critical theory, its implications for society, and how it intersects with Christian beliefs. Neil is another member of the Summit Church with a Ph.D. from Berkeley in Theoretical Chemistry. 

    A glimpse inside this episode:

    * Race is a social construct, which aligns with a Christian worldview.
    * Privilege is context-dependent and cannot be viewed in absolutes.
    * Intersectionality complicates discussions of race and gender for Christians.
    * Critical theory can lead to false assumptions about disparities in society.
    * Christians should advocate for justice based on biblical principles.
    * The church's mission should focus on the gospel above all.
    * Addressing systemic injustice requires evidence and context.
    * Equity should not be equated with equality of outcome.
    * The family unit is crucial for addressing social issues like poverty.

    Mon, 21 Oct 2024 - 27min
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