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Desiring God

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

2265 Episodes

Aging with Joy
3 giorni fa
11:54
How do we cling to Christ when faced with the unknowns of aging? Pastor John encourages older Christians in the battle against bitterness and fear.
The Hardest Heart God Can Save
2/5/2026
14:07
By nature, we are selfish and God-ignoring and God-belittling. But no matter how hard a heart may be, the sovereign God can still save.
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Life Guidance for Sinners
2/2/2026
11:54
Indwelling sin still pervades those who are in Christ. But God’s mercy is more than enough to meet, match, and master any guilt we bring to him.
Learning to Delegate
1/29/2026
10:52
How might pastors approach the many administrative needs of a congregation? Pastor John draws four helpful guidelines from Jethro’s counsel to Moses.
Is Sex as Dangerous as Christians Make It Seem?
1/26/2026
13:16
Why do Christians make such a big deal about sex? Pastor John shows what godly sexuality says about the God who made us and the Christ who redeemed us.
Why Is Christianity the Best Religion?
1/22/2026
11:18
Why is Christianity the best religion? Pastor John offers four reasons, including the hope of the gospel and the uniqueness of the God-man.
Why Mental Clarity Arrives at Night
1/19/2026
13:07
How does God’s word guide our heart’s instruction in the night? Pastor John explains the ways God uses nighttime counsel to teach and lead us.
Three Metrics for Your Fitness
1/15/2026
13:25
When does stewardship of the body cross over into self-glorification? Pastor John helps us test our motivations with three questions.
Are Raised Hands in Worship Just Showing Off?
1/12/2026
11:36
When we lift our hands in worship, are we displaying public faithfulness or public performance? Pastor John gives three ways to test our hearts.
Piper, Did You Miss Something?
1/8/2026
12:51
How do we rejoice in God without neglecting to rejoice in our salvation? Pastor John clarifies how to rightly rejoice in God and his good gifts.

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Ask Pastor John

Desiring God

2265 Episodes

Aging with Joy

The Hardest Heart God Can Save

Life Guidance for Sinners

Learning to Delegate

Is Sex as Dangerous as Christians Make It Seem?

Why Is Christianity the Best Religion?

Why Mental Clarity Arrives at Night

Three Metrics for Your Fitness

Are Raised Hands in Worship Just Showing Off?

Piper, Did You Miss Something?