960. The Trouble With Aging | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word

This week, Paul reminds us that the real trouble with aging isn’t just the passing of time, but how we interpret the unexpected events and new awareness it brings.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.

As David’s reign draws to a close, even his final days are marked by conflict. His son Adonijah plots to seize the throne, forcing David to decide how he will finish his race—with faith or fear.In today’s episode, we return to Paul’s series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart, as Paul teaches on the pull of the world and the perseverance of God’s people.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

You’re in a war right now—one far more spiritual than physical. Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul uses Pharaoh’s defiance in Exodus 5 to show how resistance to God’s will exposes the battle in every human heart and calls us to trust His purpose in the midst of hardship.For more of these Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

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This week, Paul reminds us that while aging can bring disappointment, disinterest, distance, and distraction, the unshakeable promises of God’s mercy and power give us lasting hope and purpose, no matter our age or season of life.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.

Sin never sits still. It grows, spreads, and bears fruit—often in ways we never expect. The Bible says, “God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” Every choice plants a seed, and every seed eventually grows into a harvest.In today’s episode, we return to Paul’s series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart. This week, we open 2 Samuel 15, one of Scripture’s most sobering portraits of how sin’s consequences unfold.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Have you ever doubted God’s goodness because you couldn’t see how things would work out? Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul teaches from Exodus 4:27–31 to remind us that when God calls, He also guides and provides—unleashing His power and grace for those who follow Him by faith.

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.Today, Paul answers a question from a listener whose daughter is dating someone exploring different theological traditions, and they’re seeking wisdom on whether and how the relationship can move forward.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/AskWhat Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday LifePaulTripp.com/DoctrineMarriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to MakePaulTripp.com/MarriageWhat Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of MarriagePaulTripp.com

This week, Paul reminds us that true peace isn’t found in clinging to youth; it’s found in the unchanging presence and grace of God, who walks with us through every stage of life.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.

Mephibosheth was one of the last surviving members of Saul’s family—a man crippled in both feet, calling himself nothing more than “a dead dog.” Yet King David, remembering his covenant with Jonathan, sought him out—not for punishment, but for grace, welcoming him to dine at the king’s table.In today’s episode, we return to Paul’s sermon series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart. This week, Paul shows how this small story of mercy becomes a powerful window into the grand story of Redemption.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.