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Week by week, author and pastor Ron Simpkins will answer your questions about the Bible and church culture. To have your questions answered on the show, email askpastorronpodcast@gmail.com

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    • Oct 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Ask Pastor Ron

    World Evangelism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 21:20


    When it comes to spreading the gospel to the far reaches of the world, we all have a role to play. In this episode, Pastor Ron teaches us how every Christian can get involved in world missions. 

    Church Planting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 14:51


    In this episode, Pastor Ron challenges ministries to consider strategic church planting.

    Discipleship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 19:08


    Each Christian man needs a father, a brother and a son. Each Christian woman needs a mother, a sister and a daughter. In this episode Pastor Ron explores the heart behind discipleship and every Christian's need for mentorship.

    Evangelism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 17:15


    In this episode Pastor Ron makes the case for churches to return to their radical roots of evangelism.

    Anybodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 15:52


    We're back! In this "Pilot" episode, Pastor Ron lays the foundation for four elements missing throughout churches today: Evangelism, Discipleship, Church Planting, and World Missions.

    What is atonement?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 13:59


    In this episode, Pastor Ron explains what biblical atonement is and our desperate need for it.

    How can a pastor inspire others to get involved in ministry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 15:14


    It's easy to sit on the sidelines while others run the race. However, we are meant to serve in our local churches and use the gifts God has given us for the benefit of the Kingdom. In this episode Pastor Ron shares how a pastor can inspire others to get involved in ministry.

    How can a good God send people to hell?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 14:30


    In this episode, Pastor Ron tackles a tough and divisive question: How can a good God send people to Hell?If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, message us on Instagram or email askpastorronpodcast@gmail.com. And as always, share this episode with a friend!

    Who were the Puritans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 13:04


    In this episode Pastor Ron gives a short but concise history of the Puritans. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, shoot us a message on Instagram or email askpastorronpodcast@gmail.com

    Are some sins greater than others?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 15:25


    In this episode, Pastor Ron answers the question “Are some sins greater than others?”

    How can we trust that the Bible is accurate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 17:06


    In this episode Pastor Ron offers some reassurance to us believers regarding the authority and inspiration behind scripture.

    Can I be filled with the Holy Spirit, but not speak in tongues?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 18:12


    In this episode, Pastor Ron tackles a tough question. Tune in as explains how evidences of salvation,  the fruits of the spirit and speaking in tongues are reconciled together.

    How do I prepare a sermon?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 11:08


    Topical. Expository. Exegetical. Eisegetical. There are many styles and opinions on preaching. Whether it’s someone’s first time preaching or it’s Charles Spurgeon (known as the Prince of Preachers) the delivering of the gospel is a wonderful task, that deserves prayer and preparation in advance. In this episode, Pastor Ron explains how to prepare a sermon.

    How do I rejoice in my suffering?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 14:52


    It’s no secret that suffering is a part of life. The book of James even dares us to consider it a joy when troubles of any kind come our way.  But how exactly do we do it? It seems like such a futile task. In this episode, Pastor Ron offers some tips and encouragement on how a Christian can learn to rejoice in their suffering.

    Advice before you get married.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 11:37


    Marriage is not a casual, lighthearted decision. Not only is it a covenant between a man and a woman, but it’s a covenant with God as well. Therefore, before committing to your spouse you should consider a few things. In this episode Pastor Ron shares what you should think about before tying the knot.

    Why are there so many Christian denominations?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 14:22


    Sometimes it can be confusing understanding the many denominations and sects of Christianity. In this episode, Pastor Ron teaches the history behind them and offers clarity on whether having so many denominations is a good thing or a bad thing.

    Why isn’t my church growing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 11:18


    In this episode Pastor Ron examines why some churches aren’t growing, offers some tips on how to achieve growth, and offers a different perspective on the issue.

    How do I overcome my addiction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 13:07


    In this episode Pastor Ron shares biblical advice on how you can overcome your addiction once and for all.

    Does God still take people into the spiritual realm?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 12:55


    Does God still take people into the spiritual realm the way he did with John? A listener sent in this question and Pastor Ron provides a thoughtful and exciting answer in this episode of APR.

    Why was slavery accepted during biblical times?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 9:09


    In this episode Pastor Ron answers a listeners question about why slavery seems to be accepted in biblical times, even though we know it to be a wicked thing.

    What are the qualification of pastoring?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 17:00


    In this episode, Pastor Ron covers the qualifications and principles that every Pastor should strive for.

    How do I love church members with different politics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 14:15


    The church of God is made up of diverse people with different upbringings, cultural world views and personal experiences; all of which inform our political beliefs. In this episode Pastor Ron shares how we can love church members whose political views differ from our own.

    I’m thinking of leaving my church. What should I consider?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 13:28


    In this episode, Pastor Ron offers several questions we should ask ourselves when considering leaving a church.

    How should pastors deal with unethical behavior in the church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 11:25


    In this episode, Pastor Ron addresses how leaders should address unethical issues that arise in the church.

    What people have influenced you the most?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 12:38


    In this episode Pastor Ron is grateful for some past and present influences.

    How has the church changed over the past 40 years?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 12:35


    In this episode Pastor Ron looks back over his 40 years in the ministry and shares how the church has changed the most.

    What books should every Christian read?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 13:24


    In this episode Pastor Ron recommends several books that have had a major influence on his life. No doubt about it, these books deserve a place on every Christian readers shelf.

    What advice would you give your 30 year old self?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 11:11


    In this episode Pastor Ron reflects on questions we’ve all asked ourselves: If I could go back, what would I change? Knowing what I’ve experienced, what advice would I give to myself?

    How do I improve my spiritual gifting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 13:28


    In this episode, Pastor Ron gives several pieces of encouragement and advice on how Christians can improve their spiritual gifting.

    What is the small church paradox?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 13:49


    In this episode Pastor Ron shows us the importance and value of small churches. Have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email it to askpastorronpodcast@gmail.com

    What advice would you give to the pioneering pastor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 12:32


    Planting a church can be joyful and yet challenging. In this episode Pastor Ron offers advice to the pioneering pastor.

    Who is Pastor Ron?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 8:22


    In this episode Pastor Ron shares a brief history of his life and ministry.

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