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Ask Pastor John podcast

Ask Pastor John

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

 

#2014

Evidence for the Cross and Resurrection

God has not left us without evidence for the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. But evidence alone will never open the eyes of the blind.![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16374723.gif) ... Read more

Yesterday

13 MINS

13:19

Yesterday


#2013

Does God Love Us Simply for His Glory?

God-centered theology can raise all kinds of questions about God’s love for us. Pastor John asks and answers nine of them.![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16369460.gif) ... Read more

28 Sep 2023

12 MINS

12:22

28 Sep 2023


#2012

If Sin’s Penalty Is Eternal, Why Isn’t Jesus Still Suffering?

If the penalty for sin is eternal punishment, how could Jesus’s finite sufferings pay the price of our redemption?![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16364647.gif) ... Read more

25 Sep 2023

11 MINS

11:24

25 Sep 2023


#2011

Six Reasons Jesus Left Earth After Easter

Why did Jesus leave earth after his resurrection? Pastor John gives six reasons for Jesus’s ascension to the Father’s right hand.![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16359576.gif) ... Read more

21 Sep 2023

10 MINS

10:09

21 Sep 2023


#2010

Even If Our Faith Is False, Aren’t Christians Happier People?

If Christ has not been raised, Paul says, then Christians are “of all people most to be pitied.” But why should we be pitied when we live with such joy?![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16354016.gif) ... Read more

18 Sep 2023

11 MINS

11:47

18 Sep 2023


#2009

What Does Piper Mean by ‘Satisfied’?

“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” What does Pastor John mean when he talks about “satisfaction in God”?![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16348788.gif) ... Read more

14 Sep 2023

14 MINS

14:00

14 Sep 2023


#2008

Christ, Our Sabbath Rest at Work

Christ is our rest on Monday as well as Sunday. But how do we experience the peaceful rest of Jesus in the midst of our labors?![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16342582.gif) ... Read more

11 Sep 2023

12 MINS

12:59

11 Sep 2023


#2007

How Can I Become a Humbler Calvinist?

The doctrines of grace are designed to destroy human boasting. So, what can we do if we find our theology becoming a platform for pride?![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16338150.gif) ... Read more

07 Sep 2023

11 MINS

11:19

07 Sep 2023


#2006

Will We Work in Eternity?

At least six biblical pointers give us reason to expect some kind of work in the age to come. But whatever eternity holds, it will be a future beyond disappointment.![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16331107.gif) ... Read more

04 Sep 2023

13 MINS

13:40

04 Sep 2023


#2005

Ten Authors for Your Soul

Rich doctrine makes the heart sing. So, where might Christians start if they want to read time-tested, soul-deepening books?![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16323953.gif) ... Read more

31 Aug 2023

11 MINS

11:47

31 Aug 2023


#2004

Why John Piper Reads Books

With so many demands on our time, why should we carve out precious minutes for books? Pastor John gives seven reasons he loves to read.![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16316739.gif) ... Read more

28 Aug 2023

09 MINS

09:50

28 Aug 2023


#2003

I Don’t Feel God’s Love — What Can I Do?

When life is hard and heaven seems silent, how can God’s people still feel his love? Pastor John offers six reminders for those in spiritual darkness.![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16311684.gif) ... Read more

24 Aug 2023

10 MINS

10:15

24 Aug 2023


#2002

Ten Reasons You Need Unconditional Election

How important is unconditional election for the Christian life? Pastor John offers ten reasons why Christians need this crucial doctrine.![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16306516.gif) ... Read more

21 Aug 2023

11 MINS

11:33

21 Aug 2023


#2001

Ten Criticisms of John Piper’s Preaching

Anyone who preaches for long will find his preaching criticized — sometimes unfairly, but often wisely. Pastor John shares ten criticisms that have shaped him.![image] (https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/16300542.gif) ... Read more

17 Aug 2023

13 MINS

13:18

17 Aug 2023