890. Can I Still Be An Elder If My Wife Deconstructed? | 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 today’s episode, Paul responds to a challenging question from a listener: “My wife recently announced she’s an atheist—can I still preach, teach, or serve as an elder?”If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Am I Disqualified As An Elder Because of My Kids? | Ask Paul Tripp (007)https://youtu.be/T71CuGgHMbM?si=J4zDLW9kigxjIU-z

This week, Paul reflects on a personal parenting failure that became a powerful reminder of our calling to speak as ambassadors for Christ. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.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.

Why do self-defense classes exist? Because we live in a world where danger is real and people need to be prepared.In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul unpacks what he calls “defensive, Christological thinking”—a mindset rooted in Christ that equips us to face suffering, resist temptation, and live in light of coming judgment and eternity.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

All throughout Scripture, you encounter stories that make you pause and say, “Only God.”Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul unpacks the birth and rescue of Moses and shows how, through ordinary people and circumstances, God accomplishes extraordinary things for his glory and the good of his people.To hear more from this Exodus series, 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.This week, Paul addresses this question: what's the difference between grace and mercy?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Partner with Paul Tripp MinistriesPaulTripp.com/Give

This week, Paul urges believers to see themselves as ambassadors for Christ, using their words to represent the gospel with humility and grace.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.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.

If you ever find yourself needing to speak to someone you don’t know, and you want your words to matter, speak words of encouragement and comfort. They always apply.In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul unpacks the hope-filled words Peter offers to Christians facing mockery, rejection, and persecution.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

No matter how horrible things may seem, nothing can stop the plan of God. Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul continues through Exodus 1 and shows us how the fear of the Lord can silence every lesser fear that may grip our hearts.  For more in-depth Bible studies from Exodus, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Over the past few episodes of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott have been exploring what it looks like to live as an everyday evangelist, someone who naturally and intentionally shares the hope of the gospel in the rhythms of daily life.In this third installment, Paul and Shelby dive even deeper into the heart of evangelism, offering fresh encouragement and practical insight for reaching the people God has placed around you.Whether you’ve been sharing your faith for years or you’re just beginning to step out in this area, our prayer is that this ongoing series equips you with gospel courage and compassion for everyday conversations.

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.This week, Paul addresses a question from a listener about Genesis 20: Was Abraham sinning by saying Sarah was his sister? Or was this justified because he was protecting him and his wife from evil?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Everyday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of LifePaulTripp.com/EverydayGospel