Avizandum with Pastor John Munro

Burial or Cremation?

What do you think about cremation? Is it wrong for a Christian to be cremated? John shares his own thoughts and some of the biblical considerations as he discusses these very personal questions.

After Death, What?

What happens when we die? Despite the inevitable, this question deals with an important reality that many people prefer to avoid. What are the different views about the afterlife? What is the biblical view?

Studying a Book or The Book

Today there are endless materials to help us study the Bible. As a lover of books, John would never complain about the abundance of wonderful resources! Yet there is a danger that we spend more time reading about the Bible than studying the actual Bible itself.

Gentle Parenting

There are all kinds of theories about raising children. You may have heard of the parenting philosophy called "Gentle Parenting" which focuses on the child's emotional experience vs. their behavior. How does this line up with the idea of biblical discipline?

The Baptism Debate

One of the most frequent questions John receives deals with baptism, often from those who come from church traditions with infant baptism. Do people baptized as infants need to be baptized as adults? What is the biblical basis?

God's Guidance

What will happen in 2025? None of us knows. But followers of Jesus Christ are to keep our eyes on Jesus, listen to His Word, and follow Him obediently. So what does this mean in practice?

New Year's Eve

No matter where you live, New Year's Eve is a time of celebration and festivities. Join John as he remembers some interesting New Year's traditions and shares thoughts on how all of us can approach 2025.

A Horrible Christmas

Christmas is supposed to be a time of celebration, a time of joy. But did you ever have a Christmas where everything went wrong? Join John for the story of one exceptional Christmas, and what we can all take away!

Buildings and More Buildings

As Calvary prepares to dedicate a new building expansion on December 22, John reflects on the role of new buildings and facilities within the church, some of the key considerations, and brings a challenge as to our ultimate focus.

Let There Be Light

The Christmas season is a time of light. We see lights on Christmas trees, homes, and yards. Even a little light dispels the darkness. Join John and explore this beautiful idea of light as we celebrate the coming of the Light of the world.