Ask Pastor John
Religion & Spirituality
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Description:
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Twitter:
@desiringGod
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.desiringgod.org/
Email:
mail@desiringgod.org
Episodes
Was My Pre-Faith Suffering Discipline or Justice?
8/4/2025
To understand the two sides of pre-Christian suffering, Pastor John analyzes the two identities we had before we became believers.
Duration:00:11:30
Living Pure in a Corrupting Screen Age
7/31/2025
What happens when Christians saturate themselves with worldly entertainment? Pastor John calls us to offer a resolute no for the sake of a better, sweeter yes.
Duration:00:12:52
Why Do You Focus on God’s Role in Our Suffering?
7/28/2025
Why would anyone say that God causes suffering when Satan is so clearly at work? Pastor John leads us through the shocking sovereignty of God.
Duration:00:12:10
Loving God in Life’s Biggest Disappointments
7/24/2025
How do we live with unfulfilled desires, especially when we thought God had promised them to us? Pastor John meditates on mature sorrow and persevering joy.
Duration:00:12:15
Coming to Christ for All the Wrong Reasons
7/21/2025
What are some common but wrong reasons for coming to Christ? Pastor John warns against coming to Jesus to get something other than Jesus.
Duration:00:12:45
Does God Condemn Nations Today?
7/17/2025
Jesus laid woes on cities and even an entire generation. Does God still render corporate judgments today — and if so, what happens to believers in these groups?
Duration:00:13:00
Who Is Blocking My Life — Satan or Jesus?
7/14/2025
When we feel stuck, is God redirecting us, or are spiritual forces trying to derail us? Pastor John delves into the mysteries of providence.
Duration:00:13:05
Four Tests for False Teaching
7/10/2025
The Internet is full of different teachers and various doctrines. So, how do we discern false teachers from true, and good doctrine from bad?
Duration:00:12:29
Distorted Doctrine Destroys Lives
7/7/2025
As long as we sincerely love God, does it really matter if we have wrong doctrine? Pastor John shows what’s at stake in our knowledge of God and his ways.
Duration:00:11:59
Surviving the Social Media Flood of Life Advice
7/3/2025
When we feel the pressure of worldly expectations, what should really matter to us? Pastor John defines true success in a world of conflicting advice.
Duration:00:13:59
Did We Sin Our Marriage Away?
6/30/2025
If a couple sins their way into marriage, should they split up and start over? Pastor John calls a weary husband and wife back to their lifelong covenant.
Duration:00:12:29
Did God Forgive Me If I Don’t Feel Forgiven?
6/26/2025
How can we be sure that God truly forgives us, especially when our past sins feel unforgivable? Pastor John ministers hope to the unassured.
Duration:00:15:08
Guard Your Mind from Trash
6/23/2025
In a corrupted and corrupting world, how can we protect our minds without becoming isolated or indifferent to the world around us?
Duration:00:14:42
Jesus’s Warnings to the Comfortable
6/19/2025
When Jesus calls down woes on the rich, full, and laughing, does he have any qualifications in mind? Pastor John uncovers a clue in the context.
Duration:00:12:15
Seven Ways to Break Free from Misplaced Hope
6/16/2025
What if we feel more excited to see family than to see Jesus in heaven? Pastor John offers seven practical suggestions for pursuing deeper love for Christ.
Duration:00:13:59
Are My Struggles Personal or Demonic?
6/12/2025
If we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, why does it so often feel like we do? Pastor John explores the demonic designs in human opposition.
Duration:00:13:24
Is It Wrong to Get a Little Drunk Sometimes?
6/9/2025
If we want to get close to God, then we won’t ask how close we can get to sin. We’ll ask how we can enjoy more of the Holy Spirit’s fullness.
Duration:00:12:13
Trusting God After Losing Everything
6/5/2025
Anxiety can overwhelm us, especially in times of deep loss. How do we fight our fears of the future when so much has already gone wrong?
Duration:00:13:01
When Your Best Years Are Behind You
6/2/2025
Life gets harder as we age. We can’t do the same ministries forever. How do we cling to joy in God amid the loss and uncertainty?
Duration:00:14:16
The Glorious Riches Awaiting You
5/29/2025
When Paul talks about the riches of God’s inheritance, is God the one inheriting, or are we? Pastor John offers four clues from the context.
Duration:00:10:31