A Pastor and His Newspaper

College Football is Life in the South

I am back with an episode about the importance of College Football in the South. However, we must be careful not to cause a good thing to become an idol in our life. 

A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II is a hero of mine. As a tribute, I am discussing the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. She was a leader of gentleness and dignity. This episode is a tribute to Her Majesty. 

Violence in Memphis and the Cities of America

I am back after a short hiatus. My wife, Lisa, had our son, John Knox Castro. But I am ready to go with a new episode of "A Pastor and His Newspaper." We are talking about the spike in violence in Memphis, TN and the cities of America. I hope you will join me to pray for our cities, who need the church and the gospel badly. 

The Russian Orthodox Church and their Unholy War

I am back with a new episode on the Russian Orthodox Church and the War in Ukraine. Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church are calling the war a holy war. Russian Orthodox leadership have united with Putin's propaganda machine to justify this horrendous war. Now might be the time to start praying for God's judgment on Putin, Patriarch Kiril, and the Russian government. 

Decline in Immigration

I am back with a new episode. We are looking at the immigration crisis in America. The lack of workers is affecting the American economy, and the decline in immigration is one of main reason for the lack of workers. A lack of workers has in the past and is currently affecting the economy negatively. How should Christians think about immigration reform? 

Israel and Palestine in Retrospect and American diplomacy

In this week's episode, we look at the history of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. President Biden traveled to the region in July, and displayed there the lack of leadership from America today. With the extreme human suffering in the area, how should Christians think about the conflict? 

Mass Migration in America and the Sovereignty of God

Welcome to a new addition to A Pastor and His Newspaper. I am addressing the mass migration of Americans from the West Coast and the Northeast to the Bible Belt during Covid. God is sovereignly bringing people to church rich areas. Praise the Lord! Are these churches ready? 

Cassidy Hutchinson and the Search for Truth

I am back with a new episode. I am discussing Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony at the January 6th Congressional Hearing. Christians must always be supporters of truth regardless of the people or institutions involved in an investigation. 

The Myth of the Left and Right: The Fluidity of Political Labels and Terms

Hello Friends, I am back with a new episode of A Pastor and His Newspaper. Today, I am talking about the problems with political debates in Washington and social media and the church. The terms and labels that people use to attack those who disagree with them are factious. Christians must grow to be more confident in the gospel, which never changes, than political ideologue, which is constantly changing. 

The Southern Baptist Convention and the Sin of Arrogance

Dr. Castro is here for another episode of A Pastor and His Newspaper. I am discussing the recent shocking news from the Southern Baptist Convention and sexual abuse that was concealed by the SBC's Executive Committee. While sins were committed by individuals, the SBC failed to report these abuses due to arrogance.