The Verdict with Pastor John Munro Podcast

Waging War, Pt. 1

Every believer faces a hidden battle against our own sinful natures. Pastor John Munro examines Peter’s urgent warning about the passions that wage war against our very souls. He shares the biblical strategies for identifying and defeating these internal struggles and explains how to walk in the victory Christ provides.

Shine Christ’s Light, Pt. 2

“Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people.” This declaration from 1^st Peter helps us to understand the transformation from being lost to now being a part of God’s kingdom. Pastor John Munro explores how this new identity in Christ reshapes everything. Discover what it means to be God’s treasured possession in a world desperately searching for belonging and purpose.

Shine Christ’s Light, Pt. 1

What does it mean to be part of God’s house? Pastor John Munro explores the powerful picture from 1 Peter where Christ is described as the living cornerstone. Discover the three unique privileges that come with your spiritual identity in Christ and how they transform your daily life.

AVIZANDUM: Church Attendance

Do you attend church regularly? Is it a priority or an occasional option if you feel like it? Join John as he revisits the biblical purpose for the local church and how our views of church and church attendance have changed.

Read God’s Word Daily, Pt. 2

Have you ever wondered why some Christians seem to thrive while others stagnant? The answer often lies in what we’re feeding our souls. Pastor John Munro explores Peter’s practical instructions for spiritual nourishment—revealing both what to eliminate from our lives and what to hunger for instead.

Read God’s Word Daily, Pt. 1

Spiritual growth requires spiritual nourishment. Pastor John Munro explores what Peter calls the “pure spiritual milk” of God’s Word—essential for our development as believers. Discover how daily Bible reading transforms us from spiritual infants into mature followers of Christ, and learn to remove common obstacles that can distract us.

Love One Another, Pt. 2

Loving fellow believers means reaching out beyond ourselves. Pastor John Munro challenges us to go beyond our usual circles and preferences. Continuing in 1^st Peter, we’ll discover that authentic Christian fellowship transcends age, nationality, and social backgrounds—uniting us as one family in Christ. Learn how to put this transforming love into practice.

Love One Another, Pt. 1

Christian faith must go beyond personal belief to genuine community. Pastor John Munro shows how authentic love for fellow believers isn’t optional. Continuing in 1^st Peter, we’ll explore why sincere, earnest love should distinguish every Christian fellowship in this crucial message for the church today.

The Ransom is Paid, Pt. 2

The blood of Christ paid the price that we never could. Pastor John Munro continues our study in 1^st Peter, explaining how Jesus became our perfect sacrifice. Discover why no amount of silver or gold could ever purchase our freedom from sin—only the spotless Lamb of God. Learn how this truth should transform our daily lives.

AVIZANDUM: AI and Plagiarism in Preaching

AI as a new technology has many applications, including as a tool in ministry. But what are the considerations for AI in preaching as pastors bring messages from God's Word? Join John as he reflects on the issues and implications.