The Verdict with Pastor John Munro Podcast

God’s Invisible Hand, Pt. 2

How do we find hope in a chaotic world? Pastor John Munro concludes the Esther series by discussing three profound truths about God’s invisible hand at work even in our darkest moments.

God’s Invisible Hand, Pt. 1

What began as a plot for genocide becomes a celebration of deliverance. Pastor John Munro explores the conclusion of Esther’s story, revealing how God’s invisible hand transformed the Jewish people’s darkest hour, commemorated by the Feast of Purim. Discover why this ancient celebration points us to an even greater deliverance through Jesus Christ.

AVIZANDUM: A Light on a Hill

John serves full-time as Senior Pastor at Calvary Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Newcomers to Calvary and listeners to The Verdict often have questions about Calvary, so today John discusses Calvary Church, its values, vision, and mission.

A Dramatic Reversal, Pt. 2

In this powerful conclusion to “A Dramatic Reversal,” Pastor John Munro explores how God turns death into deliverance for His people. Then discover how this ancient story foreshadows the Gospel’s power to reverse our own spiritual sentence from death to life. Remember, nothing is impossible with God!

A Dramatic Reversal, Pt. 1

God specializes in the dramatic reversal—as evidenced in the ultimate example of the cross of Christ. Pastor John Munro explores Esther chapter 8, where God transforms the Jewish people’s fate from annihilation to vindication.

Hanged on the Gallows, Pt. 2

What goes around comes around—with divine precision and perfect timing. Pastor John Munro examines one of Scripture’s most dramatic reversals of fortune as Haman faces judgment on the very gallows he built for Mordecai. Learn how seemingly insignificant events become pivotal moments in God’s providential plan.

Hanged on the Gallows, Pt. 1

When a Persian king can’t sleep, the resulting events determine the fate of an entire nation. Listen as Pastor John Munro explores Esther 6-7 where God’s invisible hand orchestrates five dramatic scenes that change history.

A Defining Moment, Pt. 2

History’s most pivotal moments often turn on the choices of ordinary people willing to trust God. Pastor John Munro explores three crucial principles from Esther’s courageous stand before the Persian king. Gain practical wisdom for discerning God’s timing in your own key decisions.

AVIZANDUM: "Original Sin"

"Original Sin" is the title of the recent bestseller by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. They write in terms of an "original sin" related to politics, but there is a deeper concept of original sin that we either accept or reject based on our view of human nature. What is the evidence? What does the Bible say?

A Defining Moment, Pt. 1

When faced with potential genocide of her people, Queen Esther is faced with a pivotal decision that could cost her very life. In this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro explores what it means to face defining moments with courage and faith.