Pastoral Perspectives

Is there a sin that God is unwilling to forgive? Jesus seems to indicate this in Matthew 12:31-32, Mark 3:28-29, and Luke 12:8-10. Let's examine it together.

You may or may not be aware that the way we preach at VBC is called "Expository Preaching." We spend some time here talking about what exactly that is, and what makes it unique. Then, we share some really important reasons why we do it this way.

What is biblical counseling? Why do we practice it here at VBC? What factors affect whether biblical counseling is effective or not? Join us as we discuss these things and more.

We offer some biblical, and some practical/more experiential advice for how to minister to grieving people.

The Bible speaks of a period of intense suffering and trial at the end of the age. In this episode, we discuss the different views that Christians hold regarding this future tribulation.

In this episode we continue to consider incomplete (and thus, unbiblical) paths to spiritual maturity in the Christian life. Quietism is an entirely passive approach. It may be helpful to consider if any of us have any quietistic tendencies in our own lives.

What are some important principles to keep in mind and put into practice when studying the Bible for yourself? What is the goal of studying God's Word? How to we rightly apply what we read to our own lives?

You've certainly experienced conversations in which the person you are talking to clearly seems to have stopped listening carefully to you. In this episode we consider an underappreciated aspect of loving one another: listening well. It is not just a skill, it is an act of love.