The Verdict with Pastor John Munro Podcast

The Flight, Pt. 1

Christmas has ended, and the New Year begins in just a few days! But before we move on, Pastor John Munro encourages us to revisit an important, yet often overlooked aspect of the Christmas story. What happened to the wise men and Mary and Joseph after the birth of Jesus? It’s a fascinating story of God’s provision you don’t want to miss!

Jesus: The Light of the World, Pt. 2

Jesus describes Himself as the Light of the world.  In this season of lights, have you ever considered what that means? On this episode of THE VERDICT, Pastor John Munro explains how the light has come into our world to dispel the darkness—and how we can step out of the darkness to follow Jesus and live in His light.

Jesus: The Light of the World, Pt. 1

Christmas is a time of light. People put lights on their Christmas tree, in their windows, on their homes, and in their yards. And isn’t it true that even a little light dispels the darkness? On this episode of THE VERDICT, Pastor John Munro begins a lesson about knowing and responding to Jesus as the Light of the world.

AVIZANDUM: A Horrible Christmas

Christmas is supposed to be a time of celebration, a time of joy. But did you ever have a Christmas where everything went wrong? Join John for the story of one exceptional Christmas, and what we can all take away!

Journey of Christmas: From Heaven to Earth

At Christmas, we celebrate a profound journey—from Heaven to Earth. In this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro explores the incredible truth that the eternal God entered our world to become one of us, examining what it means that Jesus is "Immanuel—God with us" and how this divine journey transforms our lives today.

The Star

Are you a seeker of truth? At Christmas, we think of the wise men following that wondrous star which led them to Jesus. Pastor John Munro helps us prepare for Christmas by exploring this familiar story which has an important message for each one of us, today!

The Birth, Pt. 2

At Christmas we celebrate the birth of the Son of God. But have you ever wondered how the eternal God entered our finite world? And why would God become man? Pastor John Munro discusses the virgin birth—a fascinating miracle and one of the central truths of the Christian faith.

The Birth, Pt. 1

Do you believe in the supernatural? Do you believe in miracles? Have you ever given much thought to how Jesus comes into this world? Pastor John Munro shares a fascinating message about the arrival of the Son of God, and how the eternal God entered time and space.

The Tree, Pt. 2

Where did your ancestors come from? What kind of people were they? You may think that studying a family tree is an unusual way to prepare for Christmas, but on this episode of THE VERDICT, Pastor John Munro reveals there’s much we can learn from the family tree of Jesus.

AVIZANDUM: Buildings and More Buildings

As Calvary prepares to dedicate a new building expansion on December 22, John reflects on the role of new buildings and facilities within the church, some of the key considerations, and brings a challenge as to our ultimate focus.