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Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.

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Minneapolis, MN

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Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.

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@desiringGod

Language:

English


Episodes
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God’s Providence in Our Pain

1/21/2025
How can we see God’s hand in our suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 12:3–11 to show how God’s fatherly care shapes our pain and sovereignly sustains us within it.

Duration:00:19:51

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Pillar of Truth: The Church in an Age of Deception

1/20/2025
What role does the church play in upholding truth? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Timothy 3:15 to reveal the church as a pillar of truth in a society prone to falsehood.

Duration:00:17:50

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Truth Without Compromise: Paul’s Transparent Ministry

1/17/2025
What does it look like to live and speak the truth without compromise? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper highlights Paul’s bold commitment to truth as a model for God-honoring ministry.

Duration:00:22:28

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The Power of Bold Truth: Why Persuasion Matters

1/16/2025
How does God use persuasion to advance the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws on Paul’s example to show how truth-filled teaching can transform lives in a pluralistic society.

Duration:00:16:13

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Deception and Delusion: The Danger of Abandoning the Truth

1/15/2025
What are the consequences of turning away from truth? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines how rejecting God’s truth leads to deception and eternal ruin.

Duration:00:17:58

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Lust, Lies, and the Erosion of Truth

1/14/2025
How do we pursue truth in a society driven by lust and deception? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reveals how sinful desires can erode our commitment to truth.

Duration:00:23:28

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Truth on Trial: Resisting Cultural Pressures in the Church

1/13/2025
How can the church resist societal pressures that demand conformity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper urges believers to confront the forces that erode truth in the church.

Duration:00:21:19

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Precision Matters: The Necessity of Clear Definitions

1/10/2025
Why do precise definitions and clear statements matter in an age of ambiguity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how a commitment to clarity safeguards the truth.

Duration:00:10:14

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Truth Under Siege: Navigating Modern Challenges to Scripture

1/9/2025
How do we stay committed to truth amid a society increasingly indifferent to it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores subtle pressures that challenge our allegiance to God’s word.

Duration:00:28:06

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Standing for Truth in a Post-Christian World

1/8/2025
How do we stand firm in truth amid a society that doesn’t? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines 2 Thessalonians 2:8–12 to reveal how embracing truth equips us to navigate our world.

Duration:00:24:39

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Killing Sin for Christ’s Glory

1/7/2025
How can we kill sin in a way that honors Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Romans 8:10–17 to reveal how putting sin to death by the Spirit magnifies Jesus.

Duration:00:19:26

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The Power to Defeat Sin

1/6/2025
How do we defeat sin by the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:10–17 to show that the power to conquer sin comes through hearing God’s word with faith.

Duration:00:24:01

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Suffocate Your Sins

1/3/2025
Are you prepared to fight the sin that tries to take hold of you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:10–17 to urge believers to suffocate sin by severing its lifelines.

Duration:00:22:09

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Life Is War

1/2/2025
Have you declared war on your sin, or are you living with a peacetime mindset? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:10–17 to call Christians to wage war against sin.

Duration:00:24:56

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Wage War on Sin

1/1/2025
Are you living in debt to sin, or are you waging war against it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:10–17 to call those justified by faith to fight sin with confidence.

Duration:00:24:24

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The God Who Is There

12/31/2024
Where can we find meaning and purpose in a world marked by despair and hopelessness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shares Francis Schaeffer’s timeless response.

Duration:00:28:28

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Never Underestimate the Small Things

12/30/2024
How can seemingly insignificant moments shape a life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reflects on Francis Schaeffer’s life, showing how God uses even the smallest acts of faithfulness.

Duration:00:17:54

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An Invitation to Partner With Us

12/28/2024
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Duration:00:01:11

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Fight for Joy with the Word, Prayer, and Praise

12/27/2024
How do we sustain joy in God through the ups and downs of life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper offers practical wisdom on fighting for joy using three vital weapons.

Duration:00:28:22

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Fight to Be Satisfied

12/26/2024
What sustains joy in God when life feels overwhelming? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Timothy 4:7 to explain how the daily pursuit of joy is essential to persevering in faith.

Duration:00:25:48