1075. Should I Go To Church, Join A Small Group, And Have A Mentor? | Ask Paul Tripp

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.In this episode, we feature three archived answers from Paul centered on the life of the church and personal discipleship. Paul explains the purpose of corporate worship, the value of joining a small group, and why seeking out a mentor can be an important part of growing in faith.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Sunday Matters: 52 Devotionals to Prepare Your Heart for ChurchPaulTripp.com/SundayYour Walk with God is a Community ProjectPaulTripp.com/Store

This is the third and final session from our free teaching series, Global Gospel Leaders en Español. As a reminder, you can watch the video sessions and download the accompanying study guide—designed for reflection, application, and group discussion—at PaulTripp.com/SpanishLeaders.We’d love for you to partner with us in equipping gospel leaders around the world by sharing this episode and the full series with a Spanish-speaking pastor or ministry leader. Global Gospel Leaders en Español is available completely free at PaulTripp.com/SpanishLeaders.

You’re about to hear Paul’s second session from a pastors and church leaders conference in South America, where he taught in English with live Spanish translation by Diego.In this message, Paul unpacks The Character of a Ministry Leader. If you know a Spanish-speaking pastor or ministry leader, consider sharing this episode with them.They can also access the full video sessions and download the accompanying study guide for free at PaulTripp.com/SpanishLeaders.

In May 2025, Paul traveled to Santiago, Chile to encourage pastors and church leaders from across Central and South America to live and lead with a gospel-centered focus—in marriage, parenting, suffering, and everyday ministry.In this episode, you’ll hear the first session on limits, with Paul teaching in English alongside live Spanish translation. All three sessions from Santiago are also available on video, along with a comprehensive, translated study guide designed for reflection, application, and group discussion.You can access the full Global Gospel Leaders en Español series for free at PaulTripp.com/SpanishLeaders.

Because today, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, is both a Wednesday and the first day of the month,we are combing this month’s Grace & Knowledge essay reading and today’s Wednesday’s Wordweekly devotional reading into a single podcast episode. We hope that it helps you meditate andcelebrate the Resurrection this coming Sunday. He is risen!If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

There are so many valuable lessons to learn when Jesus walks on the sea and calms the storm, but we quickly glaze over the narrative.In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul teaches on the theology of uncomfortable grace, the difference between amazement and faith, and much more.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

The parting of the Red Sea is one of the most dramatic displays of God’s power—but the greatest miracle in the story isn’t the sea.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul shows how the Creator not only commands the forces of nature to rescue his people but also uses his power to transform fearful, doubting hearts into hearts that trust and believe.To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.In this episode, we revisit three archived answers from Paul addressing common parenting challenges in a changing culture. Paul offers gospel-centered wisdom on how parents can talk with their children about social media, navigate conversations about sex, and respond when a child begins withdrawing from family life.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Parenting Books:PaulTripp.com/BooksVoices of Influence:PaulTripp.com/Voices

At Paul Tripp Ministries, our mission is to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in every tongue and nation. Through this five-part series, Global Gospel Leaders in French, we hope to serve and encourage French-speaking believers around the world—so please share these episodes and invite others to access the full videos and study guide at PaulTripp.com/FrenchLeaders.Thanks for partnering with us in spreading these resources globally. Now, here’s Paul David Tripp with his fifth and final session from Geneva 2024, Everything You Need for Life and Ministry.

In this fourth session from a 2024 conference in Geneva, Paul David Tripp walks through three essential questions that everyone in ministry must ask.You can download the full conference, including all five of Paul’s translated French sessions and a French study guide, free at PaulTripp.com/FrenchLeaders.