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
Learning for Those Who Don’t Love Learning
11/27/2023
The apostle Peter calls Christians to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. But how might we grow in knowledge if we don’t enjoy the process of learning?
Duration:00:14:28
How Thanksgiving Shapes Your Life Story
11/23/2023
At the heart of our unbelief lies not only our refusal to glorify God, but our refusal to thank him. Apart from grace, we take the gifts and ignore the Giver.
Duration:00:14:59
How Does Learning Deepen Joy?
11/20/2023
What role should emotions play in Christian education? If we take our cue from Scripture, appropriate feelings will be central, not peripheral, to all our learning.
Duration:00:15:38
Learning in a World Blind to God
11/16/2023
God communicates through not just his word, but also his world. Christian learning presses deeply into the Bible, but the stars have something to say as well.
Duration:00:14:44
How to Lead Teens Deeper into Their Bibles
11/13/2023
How can youth leaders lead teens deeper into their Bibles? By teaching with an eye on language, a heart for reality, and a knack for question-asking.
Duration:00:16:09
How Can I Return to Normal Life After Tragedy?
11/9/2023
Seasons of affliction, however painful or even deadening they may feel, do not last forever. God will restore the souls he has saved.
Duration:00:14:33
Hoping in God When Our Heroes Die
11/6/2023
Godly pastors and leaders are a tremendous gift to Christ’s church. So, how do we keep hoping in God when our spiritual heroes die?
Duration:00:13:23
How Can I Kill My Selfishness?
11/2/2023
If you want to kill your selfishness, focus on more than your selfishness. Fill your soul to overflowing with Christ.
Duration:00:13:53
What Do We Celebrate on Reformation Day?
10/30/2023
Over five hundred years after Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses, what do we celebrate on Reformation Day? Pastor John traces five of the Reformation’s greatest recoveries.
Duration:00:11:19
Is My Painting Hobby a Wartime Waste?
10/26/2023
When do our hobbies glorify God, and when do they become a wartime waste? Pastor John offers three guiding questions to ask of any hobby.
Duration:00:14:02
Should We Consult with Dead Ancestors?
10/23/2023
What do the Scriptures say about communicating with dead ancestors? Pastor John explains four truths about God and the sufficiency of his revelation.
Duration:00:11:47
Can Pro-Life Advocates Lie to Save Lives?
10/19/2023
With so much at stake in the fight against abortion, can pro-life advocates use doctrinal falsehoods to persuade parents to keep their babies?
Duration:00:11:29
John Piper on ChatGPT
10/16/2023
Intelligence without affection is barren, mechanical — even artificial. Pastor John reflects on his ministry in the light of developing AI technologies.
Duration:00:14:02
Is It Sinful to Be Unhappy?
10/12/2023
Given Paul’s command to “rejoice always,” do we sin when we lack joy? Pastor John offers a simple answer with three crucial qualifications.
Duration:00:11:16
Is Joy a Choice or a Feeling?
10/9/2023
Genuine joy in God is far deeper than a choice we make. Even so, our actions can help or hinder the spontaneous experience of joy.
Duration:00:12:24
What Old Testament Promises Are for Me?
10/5/2023
Can new-covenant Christians claim old-covenant promises? As long as we keep some key distinctions in mind, we not only can, but should.
Duration:00:11:47
Evidence for the Cross and Resurrection
10/2/2023
God has not left us without evidence for the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. But evidence alone will never open the eyes of the blind.
Duration:00:13:19
Does God Love Us Simply for His Glory?
9/28/2023
God-centered theology can raise all kinds of questions about God’s love for us. Pastor John asks and answers nine of them.
Duration:00:12:22
If Sin’s Penalty Is Eternal, Why Isn’t Jesus Still Suffering?
9/25/2023
If the penalty for sin is eternal punishment, how could Jesus’s finite sufferings pay the price of our redemption?
Duration:00:11:24
Six Reasons Jesus Left Earth After Easter
9/21/2023
Why did Jesus leave earth after his resurrection? Pastor John gives six reasons for Jesus’s ascension to the Father’s right hand.
Duration:00:10:09