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The Bullpen with J.D. Greear

by J.D. Greear

Every sermon starts with more than can fit into a message. For years, Pastor J.D. Greear has filled his sermon notes with extra illustrations, questions, insights, and rabbit trails that never made it into the final sermon. He calls that section of his notes “the bullpen.” Now, those ideas are coming out of the bullpen. In each episode, J.D. sits down with a few others to unpack a recent message, go deeper into Scripture, wrestle with difficult questions, and explore implications there wasn’t time to address from the pulpit. Along the way, they’ll also tackle important issues and questions happening in the world through the lens of biblical wisdom. No scripts. No polished talking points. Just honest, free-flowing conversations about Scripture, the gospel, and how they apply to real life. The Bullpen is a resource from J.D. Greear Ministries designed to help you go deeper in your understanding and love of the gospel.

Latest episodes

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What Will People Say at Your Funeral? + Is Sports Betting a Sin? | Ep. 3

Are you building a life that looks successful—or one that will actually matter when it’s over? In this episode of The Bullpen, J.D. Greear sits down with Matt Love, Curt

Sep 14
55 min

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? + WNBA Struggles to Define “Woman” | Ep. 2

Why do bad things happen to good people—or are we asking the wrong question? In this episode of The Bullpen, J.D. Greear sits down with Matt Love and Curtis Andrusko to

Aug 31
55 min

Why Getting What You Want Isn’t Enough | Ep. 1

Why is it that getting what we want so often leaves us wanting something more? In the first episode of The Bullpen, J.D. Greear sits down with Matt Love and Curtis Andru

Aug 24
52 min

Introducing The Bullpen with J.D. Greear

For years now, whenever Pastor J.D. Greear preaches, he writes far more than he can actually say in the sermon. The material that doesn’t make the cut—the extra illustrat

Aug 17

Is the Deliberate Pursuit of Ethnic Unity the Same As DEI?

In another special episode, Pastor J.D.  addresses the question: “Is the Deliberate Pursuit of Ethnic Unity the Same As DEI?” Key Takeaways: There is an unbiblical DEI

Dec 2 2025
10 min

Is “Voting Blue” the First Sign of Losing Faith?

In another special episode, Pastor J.D.  addresses the question: “Is ‘Voting Blue’ the First Sign of Losing Faith?” The conversation explores a question Pastor J.D. was

Nov 18 2025
11 min

WHY Is Gen Z Returning to the Church?

In this episode, Pastor J.D.  concludes our mini-series about his latest book, Everyday Revolutionary, by asking the question: “WHY Is Gen Z Returning to the Church?” Th

Oct 27 2025
15 min

Are Christians Called to the Culture War?

In this episode, Pastor J.D.  discusses a question many of us are asking ourselves right now, “Are Christians Called to the Culture War?” As part of a short series surro

Oct 20 2025
18 min

Should Pastors Be More Political from the Pulpit?

In this episode, Pastor J.D.  discusses a question many church leaders face: Should pastors be more political from the pulpit? As part of a short series surrounding Past

Oct 13 2025
22 min

BONUS: Which Bible Promises Apply Today?

This week on Ask the Pastor, we have a special bonus episode on the question, “Which of the Bible’s promises apply today?” We covered a similar question several years ag

Apr 28 2025
14 min

Why Does Correct Theology Matter?

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. continues his series called, “Why Does It Matter?” with the question, “Why Does Correct Theology Matter?” A glimpse inside this

Apr 21 2025
14 min

Why Does Everyday Faithfulness Matter?

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. continues his series called, “Why Does It Matter?” with the question, “Why Does Everyday Faithfulness Matter?” A glimpse inside

Apr 14 2025
13 min

Why Does the Existence of Hell Matter?

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. continues his series called, “Why Does It Matter?” with the question, “Why Does the Existence of Hell Matter?” A glimpse inside

Apr 7 2025
11 min

Why Does Prayer Matter?

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. continues his series called, “Why Does It Matter?” with the question, “Why Does Prayer Matter?” A glimpse inside this episode:

Mar 31 2025
10 min

How Do I Balance Marriage and Tithing?

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. pauses his series called, “Why Does It Matter?” to answer a listener question about challenges of tithing when a spouse disagree.

Mar 17 2025
7 min

Why Does It Matter to Live a Gospel-Centered Life?

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. continues his series called, “Why Does It Matter?” with a question on why it matters to live a gospel-centered life. A glimpse i

Mar 10 2025
11 min

Why Does It Matter? The Virgin Birth

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. continues his series called, “Why Does It Matter?” by diving into the significance of the virgin birth of Jesus. A glimpse insid

Mar 3 2025
10 min

Are You Committed to Only Preaching Expositionally?

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D.pauses his “Why Does It Matter” series to answer a listener question who asked, “Are You Committed to Only Preaching Expositionall

Feb 24 2025
19 min

Why Does It Matter? Purity Before Marriage

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. continues his series called, “Why Does It Matter?” and focuses on why purity before marriage even matters by exploring the biblic

Feb 17 2025
15 min

Why Does It Matter? Biblical Authority

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. starts a brand new series called, “Why Does It Matter.” Listen as he unpacks  the significance of the Bible’s authority, inerranc

Feb 10 2025
23 min

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Very helpful answers and explanations to some of the biggest questions about the Christian faith. Easy to understand and reshaped the way I think I about somethings. I feel more confident in my faith, who God is and my ability to share these things with others after listening. Definitely worth your time! The interviews with other leaders were super insightful too.

Kaitlynnjjj · May 2025

JD provides a balanced approach, supported by deep understanding scripture in today’s context! He hits on many topics that are not regularly discussed in the church.

Andrewskiii H · Jul 2024

JD Greear answers the questions you never thought to ask. Always encouraging and insightful to hear the gospel perspective.

JewelzKader · Feb 2023

JD is very candid and helpful in these podcasts. Sometimes I almost feel like he is reading my emails and texts! Great listening!!

The_Dunc · Sep 2022

JD stays silent (or is at least underspoken) on many of these topics in his sermons. That suits his purposes to advocate for Christianity, even if it supports Christian Nationalism. His approach of speaking in a thoughtful and reasonable manner is compelling for many, but frankly it’s a sales approach that has been effective for him. He is good at strengthening your faith, even if there is more evidence against that faith than for it.

mk6six · Jul 2026

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