New Discipleship App Released!
I am excited to share with you that my discipleship books, 40: Part 1 and 2, have been turned into an app! 40:Discipleship contains the full content of my two-part book and can be repeated as you continue discipling others. With daily devotional readings, reflection and discussion questions, a digital prayer journal, and Scripture to […]
The Doctrine of You
In a world that treats human beings as expendable, it feels more important than ever to talk about the doctrine of you. Doctrine is not just for seminary professors; it is for people like you and me. People who love God and want to know more about Him. Doctrine helps us know what we believe […]
The Holy Spirit: The Unseen, Underappreciated, and Underutilized Person of the Godhead
Have you ever wondered if you have had an encounter with the Holy Spirit? If you are a Christian, that means you have. It is the Holy Spirit who convicts us of our need for a Savior, draws us to Christ, and reveals the truth of the gospel to us. Even knowing this, so many […]
Letting Scripture Settle the Truth about Our Savior
Many people in our culture today identify themselves as Christians, yet their lives and beliefs do not line up with the clear teachings of Scripture. This is why the book of Colossians holds such a timely message for believers today. When the Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Colossae from prison, he desired to […]
Top 5 Podcast Episodes for Spring 2026
I just wrapped up the latest season of From the Pulpit to the Pickup, and I thought you might enjoy knowing what our top 5 episodes were. Each conversation and story has been a reminder that faith isn’t meant to be confined to a building on Sunday mornings – it’s something we live out every […]
2026 SBC Nominee Interview with Joshua Powell
I’m excited to tell you about this special podcast I recently recorded with my dear friend, Josh Powell. As lifelong Southern Baptists, Josh and I care deeply about the work of our convention. He is being nominated as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and in this episode, he shares about his journey, his motives, […]
Understanding and Celebrating the Trinity
Scripture reveals that God eternally exists as three persons-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-but there is only one God. This concept of the Trinity can be a huge point of struggle for many people. You may even have some questions surrounding how God can be three-in-one yourself. That is understandable, and that is why I want […]
Ask Pastor D.J.: Is it a sin to be cremated?
Is it a sin to be cremated? While this may seem like a random or odd question, it’s actually one I hear regularly as a pastor. After losing a loved one, some Christians begin to wrestle with whether or not it is sinful to have their body cremated versus having a bodily burial. I actually […]
INTRODUCING: Pastor With Purpose
Everyone needs coaching, including pastors. Sadly, the burnout rate in pastoral ministry is extraordinarily high, and with the average age of pastors in North America being their late fifties, not only do we need more men entering pastoral ministry, but we need more pastors staying, thriving, and enjoying leading a local church. That’s why I’m […]
6 Sad Realities if There Had Been No Resurrection
As Christians, we believe in and celebrate the bodily resurrection of Jesus. We also rejoice in knowing that because of His resurrection, we will experience a bodily resurrection. But what would life be like had God not raised Christ from the dead? There is no more beautiful treatment of the resurrection in the New Testament […]