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
Sexual Purity Is an Act of Love
10/13/2025
If a man wants to be married but is too young to pursue it, how can he keep his desires in the right place? Pastor John offers five weapons for the fight.
Duration:00:11:18
Sorrows Surprised by Happiness
10/9/2025
Sorrow and joy are not just sequential emotional states: first sorrow, then joy. Miraculously, we can experience overflowing joy in the midst of deep sorrow.
Duration:00:12:34
Work as Worship
10/6/2025
How can we delight in the good work we do while keeping our work in its proper place? Pastor John situates daily work within God’s larger purposes.
Duration:00:13:07
The Evil That Stuns Heaven
10/2/2025
Does human evil really call for infinite punishment? Pastor John confronts the ultimate sin of ignoring God’s infinite value.
Duration:00:12:49
Does God Predict History?
9/29/2025
Pastor John connects God’s word with his ability to perform that word, grounding our faith in the unstoppable purposes of our loving God.
Duration:00:12:08
Can Delight in God Become Self-Serving?
9/25/2025
In Isaiah 58, does God condemn his people for having too much delight in his ways? Pastor John distinguishes hypocritical pleasure from true, generous joy in God.
Duration:00:11:04
A Better Hope for the Childless
9/22/2025
God promised a home to faithful eunuchs in the Old Testament, but what about childless believers today? Pastor John sees three enduring blessings.
Duration:00:13:13
If God Knows Our Hearts, Why Does He Test Us?
9/18/2025
In the Bible, God sometimes tests his people to see how they will respond. Why does he do this if he already knows every heart?
Duration:00:10:57
Does Mysticism Make Us Closer to God?
9/15/2025
Should Christians seek mystical experiences as a way to grow closer to God? Pastor John looks at how Paul responded to his own visions.
Duration:00:13:07
Spiritual Dangers of Recreational Marijuana
9/11/2025
When a society normalizes sin, how should the church respond? Pastor John calls for spiritual integrity that doesn’t depend on society’s opinion.
Duration:00:13:06
Should We Rejoice When God Destroys Our Enemies?
9/8/2025
God destroys many enemies in the Bible, and he promises to destroy many more in hell. As his people, should we celebrate our enemies’ downfall?
Duration:00:13:04
Waging War Against Drift
9/4/2025
Sometimes, when the Bible describes indifference to God, it sounds like us. How can we resist our tendency to drift away from him?
Duration:00:12:41
Why Do Citations in the Bible Seem Sloppy?
9/1/2025
How might we understand the apparently casual way some biblical writers quote earlier parts of Scripture? Pastor John explores how Hebrews handles God’s word.
Duration:00:10:47
Glorifying God in 1,000 Decisions a Day
8/28/2025
With so many decisions for us to make every day, why doesn’t God tell us exactly what to do in each situation?
Duration:00:12:29
How Much Church Can I Miss to Serve?
8/25/2025
Serving children in Jesus’s name is beautiful and God-pleasing. Gathering for worship is crucial and soul-preserving. So, how much corporate worship should we miss to serve?
Duration:00:11:07
The High Price of Watching Nudity
8/21/2025
In a day when sexualized content seems to be everywhere, including in many shows and movies, Pastor John gives twelve reasons to never watch nudity.
Duration:00:13:52
We Can’t Endure on Our Own
8/18/2025
What might Simon of Cyrene teach us about supporting one another in trials? Pastor John digs into the perseverance of the saints and the church’s crucial role.
Duration:00:10:58
How Can I Correct Others Gently?
8/14/2025
How can we rebuke without compromising love and show gentleness without diminishing truth? Pastor John gives counsel for speaking with emotional wholeness.
Duration:00:12:33
How Attractive Women Abuse Their Beauty
8/11/2025
What does a ring-wearing pig have to do with physical beauty? Pastor John describes God’s purposes for beauty and how we so often misuse it.
Duration:00:11:37
Silent Women, Speaking Women
8/7/2025
Does the Bible say women should never teach anything anywhere? Pastor John traces and applies Paul’s argument from the created order.
Duration:00:11:09