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Ask Pastor John

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

 

#1000

The Gospel Before Jesus Died

Did Jesus preach the gospel before his death and resurrection? Pastor John calls us to a d... more

01 Oct 2026

14 MINS

14:04

01 Oct 2026


#999

The Perils of a Quick Fix

How can we witness to those who just want a quick fix? Pastor John presses home the shocki... more

28 Sep 2026

11 MINS

11:52

28 Sep 2026


#998

When I’m Too Weak to Be Productive

Can a disabled mother model the Proverbs 31 woman? Pastor John describes the gift of a hea... more

24 Sep 2026

11 MINS

11:32

24 Sep 2026


#997

Six Traits of a Forgettable Sermon

Rigorous exposition isn’t at odds with engaging preaching. Pastor John encourages pastors ... more

21 Sep 2026

13 MINS

13:28

21 Sep 2026


#996

Do We Need to Go to Church Every Week?

Gathering with other Christians is a crucial way to encourage and be encouraged in Christ.... more

17 Sep 2026

12 MINS

12:55

17 Sep 2026


#995

The Joy That Sustained Jesus

Jesus endured unspeakable agony at the cross. Pastor John marvels at the force of his love... more

14 Sep 2026

13 MINS

13:01

14 Sep 2026


#994

The Barrier to Doctrinal Maturity

Is the Bible accessible only to readers with a high IQ? Pastor John reframes biblical matu... more

10 Sep 2026

12 MINS

12:35

10 Sep 2026


#993

Daily Vigilance for Lifelong Productivity

Daily productivity requires often elusive focus and grit. Pastor John offers ten charges t... more

07 Sep 2026

12 MINS

12:35

07 Sep 2026


#992

Why Did Jesus Call Her a Dog?

Did Jesus demean the Canaanite woman he called a dog? Pastor John explains how Jesus’s tes... more

03 Sep 2026

11 MINS

11:26

03 Sep 2026


#991

When Walking Away Feels Good

Why should we follow Jesus when life seems easier without him? Pastor John responds to a m... more

31 Aug 2026

13 MINS

13:58

31 Aug 2026


#990

How a Crushed Faith Comes Home

Deep suffering can drive us away from true hope and comfort. But our Father waits to gathe... more

27 Aug 2026

12 MINS

12:17

27 Aug 2026


#989

When Nice People Face God

Does eternal punishment in hell bring God glory? Pastor John challenges the rejection of G... more

24 Aug 2026

14 MINS

14:42

24 Aug 2026


#988

Can My Silence Cost Souls?

Why does evangelism matter when God has chosen whom he will save? Pastor John unpacks and ... more

20 Aug 2026

13 MINS

13:51

20 Aug 2026


#987

The Pleasure Trap

How can Christians avoid placing a relationship or hobby over a desire for God? Pastor Joh... more

17 Aug 2026

14 MINS

14:09

17 Aug 2026


#986

Selfies in the End Times

Are selfies a sign of the end times? Pastor John looks beyond smartphones and social media... more

13 Aug 2026

10 MINS

10:00

13 Aug 2026


#985

Your Regrets Cannot Ruin You

Can past sins separate us from the love of God? Pastor John offers hope in God’s promised ... more

10 Aug 2026

14 MINS

14:11

10 Aug 2026


#984

Why a Crowd Got Resurrected

At Jesus’s last breath, a crowd of saints rose from their tombs in Jerusalem. Pastor John ... more

06 Aug 2026

14 MINS

14:24

06 Aug 2026


#983

Does God Owe You?

What’s the relationship between our good deeds and God’s reward? When he empowers us to ob... more

03 Aug 2026

13 MINS

13:52

03 Aug 2026


#982

Doomscrolling Done Right

How does God intend for us to deal with tragedy in the news? Pastor John offers six reason... more

30 Jul 2026

15 MINS

15:12

30 Jul 2026


#981

When Your Boss Expects You to Lie

How do we respond when an employer expects us to compromise the truth? Pastor John offers ... more

27 Jul 2026

10 MINS

10:11

27 Jul 2026