The Verdict with Pastor John Munro Podcast

Obey the Word

If you want to grow in your faith and experience God’s power in your life, it isn’t enough to simply go to church or hear a sermon. Pastor John Munro explains how to seek truth and know God--by believing and obeying Holy Scripture, the very Word of God.

Crying in the Wilderness, Pt. 2

John the Baptist’s message was confrontational. He called the crowds “a brood of vipers” and warned them that judgment was coming. But he also showed them the way to true repentance. Pastor John Munro unpacks what genuine repentance looks like and why it must result in a transformed life.

Crying in the Wilderness, Pt. 1

Before Jesus began His ministry, God raised up a forerunner, a voice crying in the wilderness. John the Baptist came with a radical message that challenged the religious establishment and prepared hearts for the coming Messiah. Pastor John Munro examines the life and message of this extraordinary prophet.

The Father’s House, Pt. 2

At twelve years old, Jesus astonished the teachers in the temple with His understanding. But what’s even more remarkable is what He said to His parents when they found Him. Pastor John Munro discusses Jesus’ first recorded words in Luke’s Gospel and what they teach us about His unique relationship with the Father.

AVIZANDUM: God's Leading

We are probably familiar with the idea of Jesus being with us and never forsaking us, rather than the encouraging truth that the Lord goes before us. But as you begin this new year, reflect on and find comfort in this glorious promise!

The Father’s House, Pt. 1

When Mary and Joseph realized their twelve-year-old son was missing, they searched frantically for three days. Where did they finally find Him? In the temple, sitting among the teachers, asking questions and giving answers that amazed everyone. Pastor John Munro explores the only recorded incident from Jesus’ boyhood.

Simeon and Anna, Pt. 2

Simeon and Anna faithfully waited for the coming Messiah. And when they finally saw the infant Jesus, they recognized Him as the fulfillment of God’s promises. Pastor John Munro concludes this powerful message by showing us what it means to wait for Christ’s return, just as these faithful servants waited for His first coming.

Simeon and Anna, Pt. 1

When Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the temple, they encountered two elderly believers who had been waiting their entire lives for this moment. Pastor John Munro introduces us to Simeon and Anna, two faithful servants who recognized the Messiah.

Good News of Great Joy

On that first Christmas night, shepherds were watching their flocks when suddenly an angel appeared with a message from heaven. It wasn’t a message of judgment or fear, but of great joy! Pastor John Munro unpacks the angel’s announcement and reveals how heaven’s joy comes to earth through Jesus.

No Room at the Inn, Pt. 2

The Son of God didn’t arrive in a palace surrounded by royalty. Instead, He was laid in an animal’s feeding trough, wrapped in strips of cloth, born in the humblest of circumstances. Pastor John Munro reveals why Jesus came in poverty so that we might become rich.