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
Can Single Men Pastor?
6/5/2023
In Paul’s elder qualifications, he seems to assume that pastors will be married. So how should churches assess the qualification of a single man who wants to pastor?
Duration:00:11:43
Why Do We Pray for Our President?
6/1/2023
Why does Paul call Christians to pray for kings and other political rulers — and what specifically might we ask God to do in them and through them?
Duration:00:10:59
Hope for the Fragile and Fragmented
5/29/2023
In a world filled with wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes and famines, a right understanding of the end times can bring stability to anxious minds.
Duration:00:13:23
The Joy of Jesus’s Return
5/26/2023
When Jesus returns, he will magnify the radiance of his glory by multiplying our own joy in that glory. We will happily marvel, and he will forever shine.
Duration:00:13:02
Why God Wills Suffering for the Children He Loves
5/24/2023
If we’re going to rejoice in even the worst circumstances, then we need clear and strong reasons for why God wills suffering for the children he loves.
Duration:00:15:11
Upcoming Changes to APJ
5/23/2023
Tony Reinke shares two upcoming changes to ‘Ask Pastor John’ in light of a brand-new John Piper sermon podcast called ‘Light + Truth.’
Duration:00:03:33
Go to Work, Go to Church — Christ Is Coming Back!
5/22/2023
Throughout the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles draw some profound connections between the glorious second coming and our ordinary everyday lives.
Duration:00:14:10
Death Can Only Make Me Better: Remembering Tim Keller (1950–2023)
5/19/2023
On May 19, 2023, Tim Keller entered the reward of his Master. In this special episode of Ask Pastor John, Tony Reinke shares a sermon clip from Dr. Keller on the joy of God in the face of cancer.
Duration:00:16:47
Popular Blunders About Christ’s Return
5/19/2023
Discussions of the second coming often spiral into speculation — or misconception. Pastor John explains five mistaken beliefs about Christ’s return.
Duration:00:13:24
Five Ways to Find Wisdom
5/17/2023
In the midst of a busy life, how can we find the time to read great Christian books? We might begin by setting aside just fifteen minutes a day.
Duration:00:10:45
Nicotine, Amphetamines, and Holy Concentration
5/15/2023
God does not give us a list of foods and drinks we can and cannot consume. Instead, he gives us his words and his Spirit to shape how we see all of life.
Duration:00:15:21
A Beautiful Savior for the Unattractive
5/12/2023
If we are going to find lasting satisfaction in the beauty of Christ, despite the pain of rejection, four massive changes need to happen in our hearts.
Duration:00:13:38
The Hardest Act in Parenting Teens
5/10/2023
Headship calls a man to put away his anger and initiate reconciliation — no matter how much of the fault lies with his wife or with his children.
Duration:00:10:08
The Path from Orthodoxy to Demon Theology
5/8/2023
The movement from orthodoxy to demon theology happens sometimes slowly and sometimes suddenly — but always because love for Christ has grown cold.
Duration:00:11:48
‘Nothing Is to Be Rejected’ — Including Pot?
5/5/2023
“Nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,” Paul says. So can Christians enjoy pot if they thank God for it?
Duration:00:12:30
What Makes You Happiest?
5/3/2023
What is the deepest source of your joy — what God gives to you, or who God is for you?
Duration:00:05:06
Can I Be Saved If I Never Evangelize?
5/1/2023
Will a professing Christian go to hell if he never shares the gospel? Pastor John gets to the heart and offers practical suggestions for growing in evangelism.
Duration:00:14:14
Should Men Still Pray with Lifted Hands?
4/28/2023
Paul desired that “in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands.” Should men in the church today still lift their hands when they pray?
Duration:00:11:01
Our Joyful Duty
4/26/2023
At the core of Christian Hedonism is the glorious reality that the duty God requires of us is the path to our greatest joy.
Duration:00:10:43
Caring for Families with Cross-Dressing Children
4/24/2023
Should parents allow children to cross-dress? Pastor John explains why this cuts across the grain of God-created reality and how to offer counsel to Christian parents.
Duration:00:11:04