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
I Want God’s Wrath on My Enemy
11/4/2024
How can we love our enemies when they treat us horrifically? Pastor John appeals to six biblical realities to help us face unimaginable darkness.
Duration:00:10:34
How Not to Respond to Suffering
10/31/2024
“Curse God and die.” Why does the author of Job relate the apparent despair of Job’s wife? What purpose does she play in the message of the book?
Duration:00:12:48
Perfectionism Makes Me Indecisive — What Can I Do?
10/28/2024
How can perfectionists make decisions without getting paralyzed by fear? Pastor John shares seven encouragements for those who feel stuck.
Duration:00:10:35
When Are Good Grades Good Enough?
10/24/2024
How much should we sacrifice in order to do excellent work? Pastor John encourages perfectionists to find wisdom from a strong, spiritually mature community.
Duration:00:11:04
What Future Judgment Will Christians Face?
10/21/2024
If Christians are no longer under wrath, why does Paul say that we will stand before God’s judgment seat? Pastor John clarifies the Christian’s future judgment.
Duration:00:13:12
How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?
10/17/2024
How much money should we set aside for retirement? Pastor John commends three biblical principles to apply in our various contexts.
Duration:00:14:30
How God Guards You
10/14/2024
Does God ultimately sustain our faith, or do we? Pastor John unfolds 1 Peter 1:4–5 to show how God guards us to the end.
Duration:00:14:15
Does Free Will Exist?
10/10/2024
Do humans have free will — and if so, what is it? Pastor John considers the depravity of the human heart and the sovereign grace that saves us.
Duration:00:12:19
Do Christian Hedonists Deny Self-Denial?
10/7/2024
Does God’s command to deny ourselves contradict Christian Hedonism? Pastor John clarifies the God-centered, pleasure-seeking aim of all Christian self-denial.
Duration:00:12:30
Joy’s Triumph over Spiritual Sloth
10/3/2024
How does zeal for God relate to joy in God? With help from Jonathan Edwards, Pastor John traces the crucial connection in four steps.
Duration:00:13:05
Overcoming Spiritual Laziness
9/30/2024
How do we overcome half-hearted spiritual laziness? Pastor John appeals to the apostle Paul and Jonathan Edwards to commend a life totally devoted to Christ.
Duration:00:11:38
Rome’s Seven Deadly Errors
9/26/2024
The Roman Catholic Church teaches numerous unbiblical doctrines. So, can devout Catholics be genuinely saved?
Duration:00:10:21
Celebrate the Reformation with Us This October
9/25/2024
Luther didn’t stand alone 500 years ago. Nor does he stand alone today. We’ve created a 31-day journey to introduce you to the many heroes of the Reformation. Join us at desiringGod.org/stand.
Duration:00:03:37
The Busy Soul Learning to Wait for God
9/23/2024
How can active, impatient doers learn to wait on God? Pastor John describes spiritual waiting — and shows how we can answer such a question for ourselves.
Duration:00:12:37
American Church, Is Your Christ Too Cheap?
9/19/2024
Why do so many American Christians bear the marks of worldliness? Too often in our churches, Christ is too cheap, heaven is too distant, and earth is too big.
Duration:00:13:16
DG’s Slogan, Coined 36 Years Ago Today
9/19/2024
“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” How did John Piper craft this memorable motto? Tony Reinke tells the story.
Duration:00:09:25
Why Do I Exist?
9/16/2024
Why do you exist? Why does anything exist? Pastor John shows from Isaiah 43:1–7 that God created his people to glorify him by enjoying him.
Duration:00:12:42
Will God Forgive My Worst Sin?
9/12/2024
Will God forgive my very worst sin? Pastor John shares seven powerful encouragements for those paralyzed with guilt.
Duration:00:13:41
The Pitfalls of Being a Thinker
9/9/2024
Thinking is indispensable — but thinking is also dangerous. How can we use our minds to glorify God rather than puffing up ourselves?
Duration:00:12:51
On Hoarding
9/5/2024
How can we help those struggling with hoarding? Pastor John shares five underlying factors and five practical suggestions for those who seem stuck.
Duration:00:15:28