The Verdict with Pastor John Munro Podcast

Subject But Free, Pt. 2

In a society often marked by hostility and division, Peter’s command to “honor everyone” seems almost impossible. In this episode, Pastor John Munro unpacks this challenging directive from 1st Peter. Learn how Christians can be characterized by respect, courtesy, and genuine love while standing firm in God’s Word.

AVIZANDUM: Hospitality

Simple acts of hospitality can be life-changing and opportunities for God to work in your life and the lives of others. Join John as he shares personal memories about the nature and impact of hospitality.

Subject But Free, Pt. 1

How should Christians live as citizens in a secular society? Pastor John Munro examines our dual identity as both citizens and sojourners. While Christians are called to submit to government authorities, our ultimate allegiance belongs to Christ alone. Learn how true freedom comes not through rebellion but through serving God in a challenging political landscape.

Waging War, Pt. 2

The Christian life involves more than abstaining from sin—it requires positive action in a hostile world. Don’t miss the discussion as Pastor John Munro examines Peter’s strategy for believers living as exiles in a foreign culture. Learn how your good deeds can silence critics and illuminate Christ’s light despite opposition.

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.