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
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
Should the World Like Us or Hate Us?
4/21/2023
Jesus promised that his followers would be “hated by all,” but Paul said pastors must be “well thought of by outsiders.” So should the world like us or hate us?
Duration:00:13:52
Why Did Jesus Use Spit and Mud to Heal?
4/19/2023
Jesus could have healed the man born blind with a simple command; instead, he used spit and mud. Why?
Duration:00:07:37