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411 episodes
How well are you listening? (Luke 8:16-21)
Have you ever heard what someone said but completely missed the point because you weren’t ready to respond? Jesus reminds us in Luke 8 that the real question isn’t simply whether we hear God’s Word—it’s how we hear it and what we do with it<...
Can I love someone without agreeing with their beliefs? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 20
Can I love someone without agreeing with their beliefs?Absolutely. In fact, Jesus calls us to love our neighbors even when they don’t share our faith, convictions, or worldview.In Episode 20 of Ask A Pastor, we talk about what i...
What Kind of Soil Is Your Heart (Luke 8:4-15)
What kind of soil is your heart?Two people can sit through the same sermon, hear the same Scripture, and walk away completely different. Why? In Luke 8, Jesus uses the Parable of the Sower to reveal that the power of God’s Word is not th...
Jesus doesn't care (Luke 8:1-3)
What happens when we truly pursue Jesus, allow Him to break down the barriers that keep us from Him, and intentionally bring others along on the journey?In Luke 8:1–3, we see Jesus traveling from town to town proclaiming the Kingdom of G...
Can You Set Boundaries and Still Be a Good Christian? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 19
Can Christians set boundaries and still love people well? Absolutely. In this episode of Ask A Pastor, we talk about why healthy boundaries are not the opposite of love—they can actually help us love others in a healthier, wiser, and more Chris...
Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 18
Have you ever prayed for healing, restoration, provision, or direction—only to feel like heaven was silent?In this episode of the Ask A Pastor Podcast, Pastor Todd tackles one of the most difficult and deeply personal questions Ch...
It's about the Heart (Luke 7:36-50)
In this message from Luke 7:36–50, we encounter one of the most powerful pictures of grace in Scripture—a sinful woman who courageously lays everything at the feet of Jesus. While others saw her past, Jesus saw her heart. Her extravagant worshi...
Why Are There So Many Denominations? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 17
If Christians worship the same God, follow the same Savior, believe the same gospel, and read the same Bible, why are there so many denominations?In this episode of Ask A Pastor, Pastor Todd explores one of Christianity's most c...
When Jesus Doesn’t Meet Your Expectations (Luke 7:18-35)
What do you do when Jesus doesn't meet your expectations?We all have moments when we expect God to move one way, but He works in a completely different way. Prayers seem unanswered. Doors remain closed. Healing doesn't come. In those mom...
Why Is Purity Culture Problematic in the Church? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 16
What happens when good biblical teaching gets mixed with fear, shame, and legalism? In this episode of Ask A Pastor, we explore the important difference between biblical purity and purity culture—and why that distinction ...
When Jesus Walks Into Your Grief (Luke 7:11-17)
Life can change in an instant. A phone call, a diagnosis, a loss, or an unexpected conversation can leave us wondering how we'll ever move forward. In this message from Luke 7:11–17, Pastor Todd reminds us that when Jesus meets death, de...
Why Should I Trust the Bible, and How Do I Know Christianity Is True? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 15
Can the Bible really be trusted? Is Christianity based on blind faith, or is there solid evidence to support its claims?In this episode of Ask A Pastor, Pastor Todd explores one of life's biggest questions by examining the histori...
The Power Of Faith (Luke 7:1-10)
What kind of faith causes Jesus to stop and marvel?In this message from Luke 7:1–10, Pastor Todd explores the incredible story of the Roman centurion—a man whose faith amazed Jesus. While the miracle of healing is remarkable, the heart o...
Why Should I Give To The Church? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 14
Why does God ask His people to give? Is tithing still for Christians today? And if God owns everything already, why does our generosity matter?In this episode of Ask A Pastor, we tackle one of the most important and often misunderstood ...
Five Minutes Of Fire (Luke 6:46-49)
What can God do through five minutes of faithful preaching?In this special service, five members of our Hope Church staff and internship team each took just five minutes to unpack God's Word, bringing powerful truth, personal insight, an...
What Happens After We Die, and How Should That Change the Way I Live Right Now?| Ask A Pastor Ep. 13
What really happens after we die? It's one of the oldest and most important questions humanity has ever asked. Whether prompted by loss, illness, tragedy, or simply the reality of our own mortality, every person eventually wrestles with what co...
Where Are You Rooted? (Luke 6:43-45)
Where Are You Rooted? | Hope Church Cleburne Sermon PodcastThe fruit of your life is never an accident—it always grows from your roots.In this message from Luke 6:43-45, Pastor Todd explores one of Jesus' most powerful illu...
How to Be Judgmental (Luke 6:37-42)
In a world where it’s easy to point out everyone else’s faults, Jesus calls us to something much harder—examining our own hearts first. In this Father’s Day message, we dive into Luke 6:37-42 and discover what Jesus really meant when He said, “...
Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 12
Why do bad things happen to good people?It's one of the most difficult and personal questions we face. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a devastating diagnosis, a broken relationship, or an unexpected tragedy, suffering has a way o...
Love Without Limits (Luke 6:27-36)
Loving people who love you is easy. Loving people who hurt you is something else entirely.In this week's message from Luke 6, Pastor Todd explores one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus: "Love your enemies." In a world that tells...
Can Women Be Pastors? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 11
Can women be pastors? It’s a question Christians have debated for generations, and one that often sparks strong opinions on both sides. In this episode of Ask A Pastor, Pastor Todd takes an honest, Scripture-centered look at one of the...
The Danger of Getting Everything You Want (Luke 6:24-26)
In a world that equates blessing with wealth, comfort, popularity, and success, Jesus offers a radically different perspective.In this powerful message from Luke 6, we continue exploring Jesus’ upside-down kingdom as He warns against the...
What does it really mean to be saved and how can I be sure I am? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 10
What does it actually mean to be saved? And how can you know for certain that you belong to Jesus?In this episode of Ask A Pastor, we tackle one of the most important and personal questions a person can ask: "Am I really save...
Blessed In My Brokeness (Luke 6:20-23)
In a world that measures blessing by wealth, comfort, success, and popularity, Jesus offers a completely different perspective. In Luke 6, Jesus declares that the poor, the hungry, the grieving, and the persecuted are blessed—not because their ...
How Do I Hear God’s Voice and How Do I Know It’s Actually Him? | Ask A Pastor Ep. 9
In Episode 9 of the Ask A Pastor Podcast, we tackle one of the most common and personal questions believers ask: “How do I hear God’s voice… and how do I know it’s actually Him?”In a world filled with noise, distractions, opinions, and c...