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
Does Christmas Bring Peace or War?
12/23/2024
At Christmas, Jesus came to bring God-exalting happiness through peace with God — and merciful warfare against everything that destroys such happiness.
Duration:00:11:41
The God over Geopolitics
12/19/2024
In his infinite wisdom, righteousness, and power, God designs even the deeds of evil kings for the good of his people and the glory of his name.
Duration:00:12:16
How Does God Deliver Me from Pain by Pain?
12/16/2024
Sometimes God delivers us from affliction through affliction. But what kinds of affliction does he use — and how can we know when he does so?
Duration:00:11:37
Every Gift Points Us to Christ
12/12/2024
How can we know that we love God more than his gifts, especially during the Christmas season? Pastor John unlocks the answer with two keys.
Duration:00:10:46
Will I Suffer My Singleness Forever?
12/9/2024
Single Christians may be tempted to despair over missing the experience of marital love. But God himself will see to it that our joy is eternally full in Christ.
Duration:00:13:13
On Creepy, Darker Media
12/5/2024
Since the Bible calls Christians children of light, should darkness and violence have any place in the stories we create?
Duration:00:12:34
On So-Called ‘Gender Pronoun Hospitality’
12/2/2024
Should Christians show so-called “gender pronoun hospitality”? Pastor John shares practical ways to speak the truth in love with those confused about their sexuality.
Duration:00:10:47
Christian Thankfulness: What It Is (and Isn’t)
11/28/2024
What is Christian thankfulness? Pastor John commends the power of a heart filled with gratitude to the Giver of every good gift.
Duration:00:12:09
‘Help, I’m Struggling to Believe Anything Is True’
11/25/2024
When we continually struggle with doubts and unbelief, how can we know what is true? How can we believe that truth even exists?
Duration:00:11:10
Will We See God in Eternity?
11/21/2024
Will we be able to see God when we get to heaven? If so, how does that fit with Scripture passages that say no one can see God?
Duration:00:08:25
What’s True and False in Job?
11/18/2024
How do we discern what’s true and what’s false in Job? Pastor John provides a grid for the entire book to help us interpret it accurately.
Duration:00:12:17
Can a Church Require Tithing?
11/14/2024
Should church leaders require Christians to tithe since God commanded tithing in the Old Testament? Pastor John commends a better approach.
Duration:00:09:50
Can We Know Truth with Complete Certainty?
11/11/2024
Arguments, logic, and careful analysis may give us 99 percent certainty for some doctrine or truth claim. But what about the remaining 1 percent?
Duration:00:13:17
Ministry After God Takes a Beloved Wife
11/7/2024
Why did God take the life of Ezekiel’s wife and then command Ezekiel not to mourn? Pastor John considers the perplexing yet merciful ways of God.
Duration:00:12:21
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