Ask Pastor John podcast

Ask Pastor John

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

 

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The God Who Breaks Us with Kindness

If God refuses to act “for our sake,” does that mean he refuses to do us good? Pastor John... more

13 hrs Ago

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13 hrs Ago


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How One Bible Verse Disarmed a Mob

Does Psalm 82 teach that human beings are gods? Pastor John describes the moment when Jesu... more

13 Nov 2025

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09:00

13 Nov 2025


#2238

Shame Today Is Worth It

How could Jesus, the King of kings and true Son of God, be ashamed at the final judgment? ... more

10 Nov 2025

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12:34

10 Nov 2025


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What Is a ‘Fleshly’ Christian?

Are “fleshly” Christians truly Christian? Pastor John traces Paul’s distinctions between n... more

06 Nov 2025

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06 Nov 2025


#2236

Eight Ways to Live Out Your Assurance

How can we learn to rest in the saving work of Jesus Christ? Pastor John offers eight God-... more

03 Nov 2025

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03 Nov 2025


#2235

How Can I Know I’m a Christian?

What is the bottom-line, existential, frightening, glorious question of Romans 8? Pastor J... more

30 Oct 2025

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30 Oct 2025


#2234

How I Decide What to Preach

When pastors have the freedom to decide what to preach, how do we make a wise decision in ... more

27 Oct 2025

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27 Oct 2025


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Nine Steps to Find a Home Church

When we move to a new place, how do we find a good local church to call home? Pastor John ... more

23 Oct 2025

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23 Oct 2025


#2232

Does God Punish from His Heart?

What should we do when two texts seem to say opposite things about God and his character? ... more

20 Oct 2025

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20 Oct 2025


#2231

Was Jesus Tempted by Evil Desires?

James says God cannot be tempted, but Hebrews says Jesus was tempted just like we are. How... more

16 Oct 2025

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16 Oct 2025


#2230

Sexual Purity Is an Act of Love

If a man wants to be married but is too young to pursue it, how can he keep his desires in... more

13 Oct 2025

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13 Oct 2025


#2229

Sorrows Surprised by Happiness

Sorrow and joy are not just sequential emotional states: first sorrow, then joy. Miraculou... more

09 Oct 2025

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09 Oct 2025


#2228

Work as Worship

How can we delight in the good work we do while keeping our work in its proper place? Past... more

06 Oct 2025

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13:07

06 Oct 2025


#2227

The Evil That Stuns Heaven

Does human evil really call for infinite punishment? Pastor John confronts the ultimate si... more

02 Oct 2025

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02 Oct 2025


#2226

Does God Predict History?

Pastor John connects God’s word with his ability to perform that word, grounding our faith... more

29 Sep 2025

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29 Sep 2025


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Can Delight in God Become Self-Serving?

In Isaiah 58, does God condemn his people for having too much delight in his ways? Pastor ... more

25 Sep 2025

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25 Sep 2025


#2224

A Better Hope for the Childless

God promised a home to faithful eunuchs in the Old Testament, but what about childless bel... more

22 Sep 2025

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13:13

22 Sep 2025


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If God Knows Our Hearts, Why Does He Test Us?

In the Bible, God sometimes tests his people to see how they will respond. Why does he do ... more

18 Sep 2025

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18 Sep 2025


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Does Mysticism Make Us Closer to God?

Should Christians seek mystical experiences as a way to grow closer to God? Pastor John lo... more

15 Sep 2025

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13:07

15 Sep 2025


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Spiritual Dangers of Recreational Marijuana

When a society normalizes sin, how should the church respond? Pastor John calls for spirit... more

11 Sep 2025

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11 Sep 2025