The Verdict with Pastor John Munro Podcast

AVIZANDUM: Don't Forget the Elderly

While our society largely worships at the throne of youth, we must remind ourselves that the family of God is multigenerational. Many seniors may feel neglected, forgotten or marginalized, yet Scripture's commands to honor our parents and respect all as made in the image of God still apply.

The Christian at Home, Pt. 2

There are no perfect people, and no perfect families. But with so much hurt and brokenness in our world today, what does it take to build a happy home? On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro shares how we can apply the principles of the Gospel in our homes and relationships in very practical ways.

The Christian at Home, Pt. 1

Broken families and unhappy homes are all too common. And there’s no shortage of books on what’s gone wrong or seminars on how to improve. But on this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro takes us back to God’s plan for the family, to understand God’s design for the Christian at home. Does the Gospel really work in everyday life?

Be Thankful, Pt. 2

Here’s a tough question: are you more apt to express your appreciation, or do you always find reasons to complain? For many people, an attitude of thankfulness doesn’t come naturally. So on this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro explains why we always have reasons to give thanks.

Be Thankful, Pt. 1

Have you noticed that some people never have anything positive to say? It’s amazing how quick we are to complain when we’re inconvenienced or things aren’t exactly as we’d prefer. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro explains why we always have reasons to be thankful, regardless of our circumstances.

Healthy Relationships, Pt. 2

We would all prefer to enjoy healthy, positive relationships in our homes, workplaces, and churches. But sadly, that isn’t always the case. So what can we do? On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro shares how to bring the virtues of Jesus Christ into our relationships and live as a blessing to others.

AVIZANDUM: The Growing Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (or "alien intelligence" as historian Niall Ferguson calls it) is revolutionary, offering enormous benefits in many fields. However, we must employ AI with caution, particularly in spiritual matters and as we see younger generations struggle with face-to-face communication.

Healthy Relationships, Pt. 1

Harsh and abusive rhetoric has become common in today’s world. And we see how words have tremendous power to wound, and divide. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro is encouraging us to put away all forms of destructive speech as we put on the virtues of Christ.

Living in a Sex-Saturated Society

Sex is a beautiful and wonderful gift of God. But in today’s society, God’s clear commands have been disregarded, and sex has been cheapened and abused. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro offers biblical guidance for living in a sex-saturated society.

Keep Looking Up

Followers of Jesus Christ are called to live godly lives in an ungodly world. So how do we achieve this balance? And how do we stay relevant and engaged without being influenced by an unbelieving culture? Pastor John Munro addresses this challenge on this episode of The Verdict as we continue in Colossians.