This podcast could bring life and joy, or it could be a deadly weapon in the enemy’s hands. Pastor John explains how not to use Ask Pastor John. The entire goal of the Ask Pastor John podcast is to make you happier in Christ. But can this podcast actually kill your joy? When I read this question from a podcast listener, I thought, “Wow, we need to address this one, Pastor John.” It comes to us from Rory. “Pastor John, I’ve listened to the vast majority of the APJ episodes for the lifespan of the podcast. However, I’m conscious that my Christian media intake, especially on YouTube, is taking away from time better spent doing important chores around the house. In the past, I used to binge watch lots of sermons by prominent preachers on the Internet, but then I felt like I’d overeaten on God’s word. But fear of missing out on the excellent wisdom and knowledge keeps me from stopping. “This seems strange, but could a podcast like this one take away my joy? I think back to Moses’s serpent on a staff. It was a means to save the Israelites in the desert, and it had to be destroyed later because they treated it as an idol. Sometimes I feel like that with Christian media.” Episode 1277: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/seven-ways-this-podcast-will-kill-your-joy Related Resources: “How Do I Feed My Joy in Jesus Every Morning?” https://youtu.be/Mm1gnecsaC4 “How to Regain Your Joy in Christ” https://youtu.be/6Cin4udRKPU “Avoiding Pride in a World of Selfie Sticks and Social Media Platforms” https://youtu.be/FYfLFgLroyI “Three Threats to the Joy of This Generation” https://youtu.be/r97V7ox0n0o Ask Pastor John Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKvMOJ1T8T4&list=PLFF7F6AE365DA3564 Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes, http://desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john