Ask Pastor John

Desiring God

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

2262 Episodes

Learning to Delegate
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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.
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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.
Maximize Your Daily Bible Reading
1/5/2026
15:32
How does reading the Bible lead to life transformation? Pastor John offers three suggestions to experience more of the Spirit’s power.
Make a Life Plan for 2026
1/1/2026
16:51
How do we craft a personal mission statement? Pastor John helps us draw the details of our lives into God’s ultimate purpose.
God Wants Your Resolve
12/29/2025
10:05
How can we make New Year’s resolutions in a way that honors God? Pastor John explains the mystery of fulfilling resolves in the strength of another.

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Ask Pastor John

Desiring God

2262 Episodes

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?

Maximize Your Daily Bible Reading

Make a Life Plan for 2026

God Wants Your Resolve