The Verdict with Pastor John Munro Podcast

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What’s your verdict? Pastor John Munro invites you to participate into a daily Bible study where he offers clear, insightful Bible teaching that will challenge you to respond to the truth of God’s Word. And if you're looking to go further in your Bible study, exploration, and application of God's Word, you'll find more resources and study tools online at www.calvarychurch.com/theverdict.

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    • Oct 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from The Verdict with Pastor John Munro Podcast

    The Life God Blesses, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 25:00


    Are you trusting in God's plan for your life, even if you don't understand His purposes right now? Pastor John Munro discusses this difficult challenge as Ruth and Naomi arrive at a significant crossroads. How do we trust God in the hard times? How do we demonstrate radical faith?

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    The Life God Blesses, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 24:56


    God is active in the lives of His people all over the world, and He wants to do great things in your own community, through believers just like you! So, how can we position ourselves to be ready for God's mighty purposes? Pastor John Munro reveals what kind of faith it takes to be used by God.

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    When Life Hits a Brick Wall, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 25:00


    Some Christians think if they just have enough faith, they'll be able to escape the problems of this world. But when we look in the Bible, we see clearly that even the most faithful men and women suffer and have to deal with crisis. Pastor John Munro discusses what to do When Life Hits a Brick Wall.

    When Life Hits a Brick Wall, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 25:00


    Sometimes, things don't go the way we planned. And despite our good intentions, exciting new opportunities can end up in disaster and shake our confidence in God's goodness. How can we trust in God's plans when things fall apart? Pastor John Munro explores this important question, as he begins a study in the book of Ruth.

    Walking on Water, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 25:00


    There's a big difference between knowing God intellectually, and knowing Him personally. And when your life gets truly out of control, you need more than facts—you need a personal relationship with God. Pastor John Munro teaches how important the presence of Jesus is, especially in the middle of life's storms.

    AVIZANDUM: Attack on Ties

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 5:45


    If asked, we would all likely agree that what is important is not our outward appearance but what is in our hearts. However, John was recently surprised by an objection to his wearing a tie to preach! Why are these personal choices important? (And why does he like wearing ties?)

    Walking on Water, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 25:00


    When life seems dark or trouble seems to be looming, it's natural to look for a way out, a way of escape. But Pastor John Munro reminds us that followers of Christ can weather any storm—even though we may forget or falter.  Find and follow the guiding light of Jesus in the middle of life's storms!

    Facing the Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 25:00


    What are we to make of the miracles we read about in the Bible? Did Jesus really heal the sick? Make a blind man see? If these accounts are true (and they are), what does that mean for you and me today? Pastor John Munro discusses the implications that should encourage us and change our lives.

    Changing the Unchangeable, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 25:00


    Is there something in your life you've been trying to improve or trying to overcome, but no matter how hard you try, nothing changes? Well, perhaps you're in need of a miracle. Pastor John Munro reveals the only way to change the unchangeable.

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    Changing the Unchangeable, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 25:00


    The message of Jesus Christ is in fact a supernatural one—to believe in Him is to believe in miracles. But so-called ‘rational' thinking has led many believers to forget the supernatural power of God. Pasto John Munro unveils the miraculous possibilities that come when we encounter Jesus Christ.

    Searching for Fulfillment, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 25:00


    Some people dedicate their entire life to a single goal or a special dream, hoping that in the end it will satisfy the longing they carry in their heart. But Pastor John Munro shows that there's only one way to find true fulfillment in this life.

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    AVIZANDUM: Conflict Resolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 6:35


    Disagreements are a part of life. But too often in today's climate, we see arguments escalate with no real effort put into resolving the conflict and preserving the relationship. What guidance does the Bible give us on conflict resolution?

    Searching for Fulfillment, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 25:00


    The world offers us a never-ending catalogue of answers on how to find fulfillment. We're told that if we buy enough things, travel to enough places, or win enough trophies, then we'll be satisfied. Pastor John Munro cuts through all the lies to help us discover how we can truly be fulfilled.

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    Being Born Again, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 25:00


    The Bible makes it clear that in order to get to heaven, you don't have to have a perfect record, or leave some great legacy. Pastor John Munro explores the one condition for reaching God's Kingdom and what exactly that means for you.

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    Being Born Again, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 25:00


    At the core of Christianity, the astounding and marvelous truth is that Jesus Christ was crucified for our sins, buried, and then rose from the dead. And because of this powerful truth, we are offered new life. Pastor John Munro explains how to accept that offer and to be born again.

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    Transforming Shattered Dreams, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 25:00


    Some people view Christianity as an imaginary escape, a religion of rules and rituals to distract from the pains of life. Pastor John Munro helps us see that the Lord Jesus isn't offering us a religion, but the opportunity for relationship and a completely new life.

    Transforming Shattered Dreams, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 25:00


    Have you ever been working towards a dream or a special goal, but just before you reached it, everything fell apart? Broken dreams can be crushing, but sometimes there's more to see. Pastor John Munro helps us discover that even in the middle of life's disasters, God has a plan.

    AVIZANDUM: Think!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 4:31


    One of the dimensions of being made in the image of God is our ability to reason, though sin has impacted our thinking. Still, followers of Christ are called to be transformed and to have the mind of Christ. But often we allow the viewpoints of the world to shape our perspective.

    Following Jesus, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 25:00


    The Christian journey isn't just paying lip service, thanking God for what He's done as we continue in our old ways. It's a journey of change! Pastor John Munro shows that with Christ we have somewhere to go, someone to follow, and something to see.

    Following Jesus, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 25:00


    Although many people claim to follow Jesus, far too many of them are just following rules. But faith is far more than a code of conduct. Pastor John Munro shows that Christ is calling us to action, to adventure, and most importantly, He's calling us to follow Him!

    Looking at the Lamb

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 25:00


    The Bible gives us all kinds of information on the life of Jesus. But if you want to understand who He is and why He came, there's one verse that's a great place to start. Pastor John Munro highlights this special verse from the Gospel of John on the identity and mission of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Being Great, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 25:00


    People often think of greatness as simply having more. The person with more money, more fame, more power is the one we usually call great—but is that really how God measures greatness? Pastor John Munro explains how the biblical model of greatness is actually quite different from our own.

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    Being Great, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 25:00


    Winston Churchill once said, “Good and great are seldom in the same man.” But the deeper question should be what are the marks of true greatness? Pastor John Munro takes us beyond man's definition of greatness to find out what God has to say about it.

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    AVIZANDUM: A Culture of Hate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 4:21


    As we mourn the brutal killings of Iryna Zarutska and Charlie Kirk, why is there all this hate? And how are we to respond and function in what seems to be a growing culture of hate?

    Encountering Jesus, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 25:00


    You can know all the Bible history you want, and you can memorize scripture and go to church every day of the week, but if you don't personally know Jesus, it's all for naught. Pastor John Munro unpacks what it means to know Jesus personally.

    Encountering Jesus, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 25:00


    What does it really mean to have a relationship with Jesus Christ? You hear people say it, and you may know who Jesus is, but you wonder about this idea of relationship. Pastor John Munro begins a series called Encountering Jesus dealing with those who personally encountered Jesus…and were never the same again.

    David Looks Back, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 25:00


    The life of King David is a powerful example of what it looks like for the Lord to be our Shepherd. Pastor John Munro helps us to see through the eyes of David himself, as David reflects on the incredible story of his life, sharing insight and wisdom in Psalm 23.

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    David Looks Back, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 25:00


    Pastor John Munro nears the end of his study on The Life of David by turning to one of the most famous and most loved Psalms written by David. Discover rich life lessons and great spiritual truths as we focus on Psalm 23.

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    David the Worshipper, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 25:00


    When you think of how God used the life of David, you probably think of David's victory against the giant Goliath, or how he conquered the enemies of Israel. But on this episode of THE VERDICT, Pastor John Munro highlights the inspiring legacy David left as a worshipper of God.

    AVIZANDUM: The Big Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 5:27


    Much of our Bible reading is often limited to a few verses which are read and discussed without regard to the overall context. But the context is critical to accurate understanding. Join John as he discusses the all-important practice of reading the Bible extensively as well as intensively.

    David the Worshipper, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 25:00


    David served God faithfully throughout his life as a warrior, poet, musician, and king, and is one of the most well-known figures in the Bible. Pastor John Munro teaches from the inspiring example of David on how to be a worshipper of God, in spirit and in truth.

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    David the King, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 25:00


    Pastor John Munro continues his study on The Life of David by considering his role as king. Explore key moments of David's reign, and the qualities of his faith which led this mere shepherd boy to become Israel's greatest king and a man after God's own heart.

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    David the King, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 25:00


    There have been many fascinating rulers and kings, some great and some terrible. Pastor John Munro looks at the legacy of Israel's greatest king, King David, and discusses how God used David's reign to accomplish His purposes in David's life and continues His work in our lives today.

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    David's Restoration, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 25:00


    Do you think of yourself or others in terms of the mistakes you've made? Are you sometimes unable to forgive? Pastor John Munro explores the reality of spiritual restoration and the faithfulness of God's grace and forgiveness as he continues our study on The Life of David.

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    David's Restoration, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 25:00


    When we make a terrible mistake or fall into sin, we might think that we're beyond hope or beyond redemption. But on this episode of THE VERDICTt you'll be encouraged by Pastor John Munro as we learn from David's unique first-person account of his repentance and restoration.

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    AVIZANDUM: Not Jesus Only

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 5:27


    Jesus means Savior and is one of the most beautiful and precious names of the Son of God who died for our sins and rose again. Yet why are people sometimes uncomfortable with referring to Jesus as Lord?

    David's Fall, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 25:00


    We are all imperfect people. No matter who you are, you can fall into sin. And David, the man after God's own heart is no exception. Pastor John Munro takes a closer look at the infamous fall of King David, and we'll learn important lessons about temptation and God's faithfulness.

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    David's Fall, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 25:00


    David is described in the Bible as a man after God's own heart. But this godly and mighty king was still only a man. Pastor John Munro unpacks how and why David committed a series of terrible sins which had far-reaching consequences for himself, and his people.

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    David's Greater Son, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 25:00


    In the Davidic Covenant, God made an unconditional promise to King David that his kingdom would be carried on by his own descendants and that it would last forever. Pastor John Munro explains how this promise is ultimately fulfilled by Jesus Christ who is David's Greater Son.

    David's Greater Son, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 25:00


    David was the greatest king of Israel, but despite all his great deeds, the ultimate focus of David's story isn't actually King David himself. On this episode of THE VERDICT, Pastor John Munro brings our attention to David's Greater Son.

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    The Davidic Covenant, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 25:00


    Throughout history God has been faithful to His people and His promises. In this episode of THE VERDICT, Pastor John Munro takes a closer look at the important promises made by God to King David, known as The Davidic Covenant. Parts of this covenant have already been fulfilled, and others are still future!

    AVIZANDUM: Thoughts on Engagement Rings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 5:44


    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement has been big news, along with Taylor's ring! So why is there always such a fuss about engagement rings? Join John as he thinks back to his own experience with an engagement ring, and what is most important.

    The Davidic Covenant, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 25:00


    Pastor John Munro continues a study on The Life of David by examining the significant promises made by God to David called The Davidic Covenant. Discover what these key promises meant for David's future and their significance for your life and the entire world.

    David's Mighty Men, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 25:00


    The Christian life is not an easy life. Followers of Christ are called to be strong and courageous and to keep the faith, and be good and faithful soldiers. Pastor John Munro explores the fascinating lives of David's Mighty Men as we consider our own legacy in the Kingdom of God.

    David's Mighty Men, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 25:00


    Followers of Jesus are called to be strong and courageous in a world of spiritual darkness. In this episode of THE VERDICT, Pastor John Munro offers encouragement to be faithful soldiers for Christ as we learn from the adventures of David's mighty men.

    David Displays Grace, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 25:00


    King David was Israel's greatest king—and a man after God's own heart. Pastor John Munro explores a moving encounter in David's life when he displayed grace, giving us the opportunity to learn more about the grace of God and the character of God.

    David Displays Grace, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 25:00


    When someone hurts us, it's human nature to want revenge. But in this episode of THE VERDICT Pastor John Munro takes a closer look at when King David met with the grandson of the man who tried to kill him. The man expected for David to take his revenge, but find out what David did instead.

    AVIZANDUM: Dealing with Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 5:01


    Most of us have experienced the death of a loved one and know what it is to grieve. How do we deal with crippling loss? How do we help others who are grieving? And why do followers of Christ approach grief differently?

    David and God's Word, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 25:00


    The Bible is the living and active Word of God, providing light, wisdom, and truth to every part of our lives. So why are so many neglecting or even rejecting the power of the Bible? Pastor John Munro teaches about the power and impact of God's Word from the Psalms of David.

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    David and God's Word, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 25:00


    Many families own a Bible. But the Bible isn't just a religious keepsake to be passed down through generations. It's the living Word of God, and it changes lives. Pastor John Munro continues his study on The Life of David by considering David's relationship with the Word of God.

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    David Encounters a Fool, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 25:00


    No matter how talented or dedicated you are, we're all human. And there are times when even the best leader or most well-meaning friend needs to be reproved. How do we handle those moments of godly correction? Pastor John Munro unpacks this important point as he continues a study on the life of David.

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