Pastoring in an Age of Skepticism, with John Joseph (Pastor Series Pt. 3)

I'm joined today by my Pastor, John Joseph. Pastor John shares his story of growing up in Maryland in a nominal Catholic home, then pursuing a life of promiscuity, partying, drugs, alcohol, and drug dealing. John shares about how God led him to study apologetics, which convinced him that Christianity is true, which led him to discover the gospel, repent, and believe. He has a heart for the skeptic and the sufferer and I'm so excited to share his powerful story with you!------------------------------------------------------------------This video is sponsored by:GOOD RANCHERSGood Meat DeliveredGo to www.goodranchers.com/alisa for more information.Use my code: ALISASPERO NATURAL GOODSHelping you find where beauty and function meet throughthoughtfully-crafted, restorative recipes.Go to www.speronaturalgoods.com for more information.Use my code: ALISASEVEN WEEKS COFFEETaste the Coffee that is Saving Lives.Go to www.sevenweekscoffee.com for more information.Use my code: ALISAFOUNDATION WORLDVIEWFoundation Worldview creates curriculum series that will empower your child to thinkBiblically in a deceptive world. Go to www.foundationworldview.com for more information! Use my code: ALISA--------------------------------------------------------------------To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to www.alisachilders.com/musicThere you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems.Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/alisachildersTo order “Another Gospel”: www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/To order “Live Your Truth": www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/For Alisa's Merch: https://alisachilders.creator-spring.comTo see what gear Alisa uses to record her podcast, go to:https://kit.co/alisachildersPotential Sponsors: https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/Product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.00:00 Start 06:10 Growing up Roman Catholic 08:35 Partying and dealing drugs 16:50 Being introduced to apologetics 30:50 Discovering the Bible and the gospel 46:10 Called to be a Pastor 57:15 Pastoring in Maryland vs. Tennessee 01:07 A Message to Skeptics and Progressives