Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

DEC 2, 2025

Is the Deliberate Pursuit of Ethnic Unity the Same As DEI?

In another special episode, Pastor J.D. addresses the question: “Is the Deliberate Pursuit of Ethnic Unity the Same As DEI?” <h3 data-start="1288" data-end="1308">Key Takeaways:</h3> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>There is an unbiblical DEI that really is about quota and virtue signaling.</li> <li>Hiring practices should consider the experience of candidates over age 50.</li> <li>Ageism can be a concern when hiring for specific demographics.</li> <li>DEI initiatives can sometimes miss the mark by focusing on superficial metrics.</li> <li>Experience can be more valuable than age in certain roles.</li> <li>The conversation challenges traditional views on diversity in hiring.</li> <li>Understanding the context of DEI is crucial for effective implementation.</li> <li>Church leadership hiring should prioritize the ability to connect with the community.</li> <li>Quotas can undermine the true purpose of diversity initiatives.</li> <li>Real diversity includes valuing experience alongside demographic factors.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Dive more into this conversation with Pastor J.D.’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Revolutionary-Transcend-Culture-Transform/dp/0310369622">Everyday Revolutionary</a>, which explores how ordinary believers can live out the gospel in ways that transform their communities. <h3 data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Episode Links:</h3> <ul> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen to Pastor J.D.’s interview on the Bully Pulpit podcast <a href="https://t.co/XifXyAgpK0">HERE</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Watch on YouTube: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://youtube.com/jdgreear" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2874" data-end="2933">YouTube Channel</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Apple Podcasts: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-pastor-with-j-d-greear/id1439220729" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2968" data-end="3013">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Spotify: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://open.spotify.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3041" data-end="3084">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Become a Gospel Partner: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="http://jdgreer.com/donate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3118" data-end="3162">jdgreear.com/donate</a></li> </ul>

10 MIN

NOV 18, 2025

Is “Voting Blue” the First Sign of Losing Faith?

In another special episode, Pastor J.D. addresses the question: “Is ‘Voting Blue’ the First Sign of Losing Faith?” The conversation explores a question Pastor J.D. was asked recently about whether “voting blue” is a harbinger of losing your faith. <h3 data-start="1288" data-end="1308">Key Takeaways:</h3> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>Silence on moral issues can lead to distrust.</li> <li>The character of leaders matters to faith communities.</li> <li>Inconsistencies in beliefs can alienate younger members.</li> <li>The church’s political stance affects its moral authority.</li> <li>Transparency is crucial for maintaining faith.</li> <li>Younger people are seeking authenticity in leadership.</li> <li>The future of the church depends on addressing these issues.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Dive more into this conversation with Pastor J.D.’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Revolutionary-Transcend-Culture-Transform/dp/0310369622">Everyday Revolutionary</a>, which explores how ordinary believers can live out the gospel in ways that transform their communities. <h3 data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Episode Links:</h3> <ul> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen to Pastor J.D.’s interview on the Bully Pulpit podcast <a href="https://t.co/XifXyAgpK0">HERE</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Watch on YouTube: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://youtube.com/jdgreear" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2874" data-end="2933">YouTube Channel</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Apple Podcasts: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-pastor-with-j-d-greear/id1439220729" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2968" data-end="3013">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Spotify: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://open.spotify.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3041" data-end="3084">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Become a Gospel Partner: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="http://jdgreer.com/donate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3118" data-end="3162">jdgreear.com/donate</a></li> </ul>

11 MIN

OCT 27, 2025

WHY Is Gen Z Returning to the Church?

In this episode, Pastor J.D. concludes our mini-series about his latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Revolutionary-Transcend-Culture-Transform/dp/0310369622">Everyday Revolutionary</a>, by asking the question: “WHY Is Gen Z Returning to the Church?” This conversation features Wes Smith, College Pastor at The Summit Church. Much has been said about how Gen Z is returning to the church… but why is that happening? We explore the reasons behind this trend, including a dissatisfaction with secular ideologies and a desire for community and fulfillment. <h3 data-start="1288" data-end="1308">Key Takeaways:</h3> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>Gen Z shows a significant curiosity about Jesus and the Bible.</li> <li>Many Gen Z individuals feel a void in their lives that they seek to fill.</li> <li>The church can provide a sense of community that Gen Z lacks online.</li> <li>Spiritual openness on college campuses is at an all-time high.</li> <li>Clarity on cultural issues is essential for engaging with Gen Z.</li> <li>The church should focus on gospel priority over political alignment.</li> <li>Many young people are coming to faith through authentic community.</li> <li>The rise in baptisms indicates a genuine spiritual revival among youth.</li> <li>Church leaders should emphasize identity in Christ to resonate with Gen Z.</li> <li>Engaging in conversations about controversial topics can lead to deeper understanding.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Dive more into this conversation with Pastor J.D.’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Revolutionary-Transcend-Culture-Transform/dp/0310369622">Everyday Revolutionary</a>, which explores how ordinary believers can live out the gospel in ways that transform their communities. <h3 data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Episode Links:</h3> <ul> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Last week’s episode: https://jdgreear.com/podcasts/are-christians-c…-the-culture-war/</li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Watch on YouTube: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://youtube.com/jdgreear" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2874" data-end="2933">YouTube Channel</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Apple Podcasts: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-pastor-with-j-d-greear/id1439220729" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2968" data-end="3013">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Spotify: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://open.spotify.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3041" data-end="3084">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Become a Gospel Partner: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="http://jdgreer.com/donate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3118" data-end="3162">jdgreear.com/donate</a></li> </ul>

15 MIN

OCT 20, 2025

Are Christians Called to the Culture War?

In this episode, Pastor J.D. discusses a question many of us are asking ourselves right now, “Are Christians Called to the Culture War?” As part of a short series surrounding Pastor J.D.’s new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Revolutionary-Transcend-Culture-Transform/dp/0310369622">Everyday Revolutionary</a>, the conversation explains that while believers must be bold in truth, faithfulness to Jesus goes beyond cultural confrontation—it involves embodying grace and truth in everyday life. It’s not less than clarity on issues, but it’s much more. <h3 data-start="1288" data-end="1308">Key Takeaways:</h3> Pastor J.D. identifies five components of the “quiet life” that creates a “loud testimony” (1 Peter 3:15): <ul> <li data-start="1283" data-end="1308">Creation-Fulfilling <ul> <li data-start="1283" data-end="1308">Every job contributes to beautifying and ordering the world.</li> <li data-start="1283" data-end="1308">We’re co-creators with God, showing His glory through our work.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Excellence-Pursuing <ul> <li>Daniel had “an excellent spirit.”</li> <li>Work “as unto the Lord,” demonstrating God’s perfection through diligence and quality.</li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="1613" data-end="1638">Holiness-Reflecting <ul> <li data-start="1613" data-end="1638">Our ethics and integrity mirror the holiness of God.</li> <li data-start="1613" data-end="1638">Poor work or unethical behavior damages our witness.</li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="1761" data-end="1788">Redemption-Displaying <ul> <li>Extend grace in surprising ways.</li> <li data-start="1834" data-end="2009">Example: a Madison Avenue executive takes the blame for his intern’s costly mistake, using it as a gospel moment — “My life was transformed by someone who took my punishment.”</li> </ul> </li> <li>Mission-Advancing <ul> <li data-start="2043" data-end="2072">Excellence earns influence.</li> <li>Use platforms and opportunities to point to Jesus (Proverbs 22:29).</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Dive more into this conversation with Pastor J.D.’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Revolutionary-Transcend-Culture-Transform/dp/0310369622">Everyday Revolutionary</a>, which explores how ordinary believers can live out the gospel in ways that transform their communities. <h3 data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Episode Links:</h3> <ul> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Last week’s episode: <a href="https://jdgreear.com/podcasts/should-pastors-be-more-political-from-the-pulpit/">https://jdgreear.com/podcasts/should-pastors-be-more-political-from-the-pulpit/</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Watch on YouTube: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://youtube.com/jdgreear" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2874" data-end="2933">YouTube Channel</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Apple Podcasts: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-pastor-with-j-d-greear/id1439220729" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2968" data-end="3013">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Spotify: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://open.spotify.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3041" data-end="3084">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Become a Gospel Partner: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="http://jdgreer.com/donate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3118" data-end="3162">jdgreear.com/donate</a></li> </ul>

18 MIN

OCT 13, 2025

Should Pastors Be More Political from the Pulpit?

In this episode, Pastor J.D. discusses a question many church leaders face: Should pastors be more political from the pulpit? As part of a short series surrounding Pastor J.D.’s new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Revolutionary-Transcend-Culture-Transform/dp/0310369622">Everyday Revolutionary</a>, the conversation explores how faithfulness to the gospel intersects with public issues, when to speak clearly, and when to show restraint. J.D. argues that pastors must boldly proclaim biblical truth even when it overlaps with politics—but resist aligning the name of Jesus with any political party. Political engagement is a result of discipleship, not the gateway to it. <h3 data-start="1288" data-end="1308">Key Takeaways</h3> <ul> <li data-start="1311" data-end="1478">Be bold on biblical truth, even when it’s political. Some moral issues, like the sanctity of life and God’s design for gender, require clear biblical conviction.</li> <li data-start="1311" data-end="1478">Don’t confuse political alignment with gospel faithfulness. The pulpit should be reserved for “thus says the Lord,” not personal policy opinions.</li> <li data-start="1311" data-end="1478">Discipleship precedes political realignment. True change begins in the heart before it’s reflected in the ballot box.</li> <li data-start="1311" data-end="1478">Avoid both ditches. On one side lies cowardly silence; on the other, a Christless conservatism that replaces the gospel with partisanship.</li> <li data-start="1311" data-end="1478">Keep Jesus’ name holy. Associating Christ too closely with a political party risks damaging His reputation and alienating those who need the gospel.</li> </ul> Dive more into this conversation with Pastor J.D.’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Revolutionary-Transcend-Culture-Transform/dp/0310369622">Everyday Revolutionary</a>, which explores how ordinary believers can live out the gospel in ways that transform their communities. <h3 data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Episode Links:</h3> <ul> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Watch on YouTube: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://youtube.com/jdgreear" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2874" data-end="2933">YouTube Channel</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Apple Podcasts: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-pastor-with-j-d-greear/id1439220729" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2968" data-end="3013">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Spotify: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://open.spotify.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3041" data-end="3084">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Become a Gospel Partner: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="http://jdgreer.com/donate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3118" data-end="3162">jdgreer.com/donate</a></li> </ul>

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