The Verdict with Pastor John Munro Podcast

Treasure and Trust, Pt. 1

The news is a constant reminder of the uncertainties of life. Conflict and wars; political ups and downs; inflation; fears of recession. For some, these headlines create great anxiety. In this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro begins an important and timely discussion about Treasure and Trust.

AVIZANDUM: Read a Good Book?

With so many options for information and entertainment, reading books is becoming a lost art. Join John as he shares thoughts and reflects on the impact of reading on life and ministry.

Praying the Lord’s Way, Pt. 2

For followers of Christ, prayer is an essential part of our relationship with God.  And yet, so many people struggle with prayer: what to pray, how to pray … or whether or not their prayers will be heard at all. On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro continues our study of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount by showing us how to pray the Lord’s way.

Praying the Lord’s Way, Pt. 1

How is your prayer life? Some people approach prayer as a ritual, reciting familiar or comforting words. Others know they should pray but can’t seem to find the time. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro reminds us that prayer is a critical part of our relationship with God, and our Lord Jesus has given us personal instruction. Don’t miss the opportunity to pray the Lord’s way.

Don’t Play the Hypocrite, Pt. 2

We can all agree that hypocrisy is terrible. Yet ironically, many followers of Christ fall into the habit of presenting themselves one way while living another. So how do we pursue a godly life without faking our journey or falling into hypocrisy?  On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro turns to the teaching of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.

Don’t Play the Hypocrite, Pt. 1

No one likes a hypocrite. And when a person says one thing and does another … it can damage or destroy the testimony of an individual or a ministry.  So as followers of Christ, how do we deal with hypocrisy in our lives? In this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro shares the teaching of Jesus on this important topic.

Loving Your Enemies, Pt. 2

It’s easy to love someone who treats you well, who respects you, who has your best interest at heart.  But what about those who hurt you, who disrespect you, and cause you pain?  On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro explores the very difficult command of our Lord Jesus Christ to love our enemies.

AVIZANDUM: The Challenge of Leadership

All of us would agree that leadership is vital. But many leaders today seem more concerned about holding onto power. Join John as he shares from Henry Kissinger's final book and reflects on leadership in life and in the church.

Loving Your Enemies, Pt. 1

Do you pray for your enemies? Do you love those who only hate in return? That’s not easy. In fact, in this age of anger and division, is it even possible at all? On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro takes a fresh look at this very radical and convicting command from Jesus about showing mercy and love.

Purity and Honesty, Pt. 2

 Have you noticed how people encourage “speaking your truth” and following your desires, wherever they lead?  But this way of living has dire consequences. On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro returns to the teaching of Jesus on sexual purity and telling the truth.