What Do Transparency and Accountability Look Like at The Summit Church?
Pastor J.D. explains four ways the church can, and should, model transparency and accountability.
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Who (or What) Is a Christian?
Pastor J.D. answers a question about what it really means to be a Christian.
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Is Christian Celebrity All Bad?
Pastor J.D. discusses whether a certain level of "Christian celebrity" can be helpful, or if...
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Is There Such a Thing as “Unanswered Prayer”?
Pastor J.D. talks about the pain of unanswered prayer and the realities of prayer for...
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How Do You Set Up Your Own Prayer Life?
Pastor J.D. shares some practical ways to cultivate a habit of prayer.
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Can We Change God’s Mind in Prayer?
Pastor J.D. discusses the title of his newest book, “Just Ask: The Joy of Confident,...
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What is the Best Bible Translation? And What’s the Difference?
Pastor J.D. explains the differences in the creation of Bible translations. 
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Is the Loss of Cultural Christianity a Good or Bad Thing?
Pastor J.D. talks about the celebration of post-Christian culture within the church and whether or...
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Is Personal Suffering Still a Primary Objection People Have to Christianity? A Conversation With Rebecca McLaughlin, Part 4
Pastor J.D. and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss Rebecca’s new book, The Secular Creed, as she helps...
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What Does a Faithful Christian Witness Look Like in a Politically Polarized Time? A Conversation With Rebecca McLaughlin, Part 3
Pastor J.D. and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss several complex questions on topics like same-sex attraction, race,...
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