Ask Pastor John Podcast

Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Don’t Let Her Die Before You Say This
How can we show Christ’s love to a dying, unbelieving loved one? Pastor John shares ten ways believers can embody God’s love.
Apr 27
9 min
Fur Babies and Pet Stewardship
How should Christians steward pets? Pastor John offers guidance for enjoying animals without treating their companionship like human companionship.
Apr 23
13 min
Wasted Talents
Without Christ-exalting love, spiritual gifts serve as self-promotion — even when they produce powerful results.
Apr 20
10 min
Where AI Fails
How important are emotions in the Christian life? Pastor John looks to AI and suffering to clarify the essence of what makes us unique as human beings.
Apr 16
13 min
Long Sorrows Set the Stage
In Scripture, long periods of suffering and pain serve as a backdrop for God’s great kindness. Pastor John offers three reasons for long sorrows.
Apr 13
12 min
The Bondage of Singleness
What does true freedom look like in the Christian life? Pastor John describes the apostle Paul’s burden for both single and married believers.
Apr 9
13 min
Sex Is Worship
If sex outside of marriage doesn’t hurt anyone, why does Scripture call it sin? Pastor John unfolds the spiritual significance of sex from 1 Corinthians 6.
Apr 6
12 min
The Wrong Kind of Cross-Centered
Should every sermon make a beeline to the cross? Pastor John traces the pattern of the New Testament from the death of Christ to the holiness of Christians.
Apr 2
13 min
Will You Be Happy in a Million Years?
Eternity with God can sound too good to be true — even impossible. Will heaven really never end? And if not, will we still be happy after a million years?
Mar 30
15 min
Made Lonely by Holiness
How should we respond when friends embrace worldly entertainment? Pastor John offers encouragement for when personal convictions lead to loneliness.
Mar 26
11 min
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