Synopsis
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Episodes
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Can Delight in God Become Self-Serving?
25/09/2025 Duration: 11minIn 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.
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A Better Hope for the Childless
22/09/2025 Duration: 13minGod promised a home to faithful eunuchs in the Old Testament, but what about childless believers today? Pastor John sees three enduring blessings.
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If God Knows Our Hearts, Why Does He Test Us?
18/09/2025 Duration: 10minIn the Bible, God sometimes tests his people to see how they will respond. Why does he do this if he already knows every heart?
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Does Mysticism Make Us Closer to God?
15/09/2025 Duration: 13minShould Christians seek mystical experiences as a way to grow closer to God? Pastor John looks at how Paul responded to his own visions.
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Spiritual Dangers of Recreational Marijuana
11/09/2025 Duration: 13minWhen a society normalizes sin, how should the church respond? Pastor John calls for spiritual integrity that doesn’t depend on society’s opinion.
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Should We Rejoice When God Destroys Our Enemies?
08/09/2025 Duration: 13minGod destroys many enemies in the Bible, and he promises to destroy many more in hell. As his people, should we celebrate our enemies’ downfall?
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Waging War Against Drift
04/09/2025 Duration: 12minSometimes, when the Bible describes indifference to God, it sounds like us. How can we resist our tendency to drift away from him?
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Why Do Citations in the Bible Seem Sloppy?
01/09/2025 Duration: 10minHow might we understand the apparently casual way some biblical writers quote earlier parts of Scripture? Pastor John explores how Hebrews handles God’s word.
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Glorifying God in 1,000 Decisions a Day
28/08/2025 Duration: 12minWith so many decisions for us to make every day, why doesn’t God tell us exactly what to do in each situation?
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How Much Church Can I Miss to Serve?
25/08/2025 Duration: 11minServing 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?
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The High Price of Watching Nudity
21/08/2025 Duration: 13minIn a day when sexualized content seems to be everywhere, including in many shows and movies, Pastor John gives twelve reasons to never watch nudity.
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We Can’t Endure on Our Own
18/08/2025 Duration: 10minWhat 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.
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How Can I Correct Others Gently?
14/08/2025 Duration: 12minHow can we rebuke without compromising love and show gentleness without diminishing truth? Pastor John gives counsel for speaking with emotional wholeness.
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How Attractive Women Abuse Their Beauty
11/08/2025 Duration: 11minWhat 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.
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Silent Women, Speaking Women
07/08/2025 Duration: 11minDoes the Bible say women should never teach anything anywhere? Pastor John traces and applies Paul’s argument from the created order.
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Was My Pre-Faith Suffering Discipline or Justice?
04/08/2025 Duration: 11minTo understand the two sides of pre-Christian suffering, Pastor John analyzes the two identities we had before we became believers.
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Living Pure in a Corrupting Screen Age
31/07/2025 Duration: 12minWhat happens when Christians saturate themselves with worldly entertainment? Pastor John calls us to offer a resolute no for the sake of a better, sweeter yes.
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Why Do You Focus on God’s Role in Our Suffering?
28/07/2025 Duration: 12minWhy would anyone say that God causes suffering when Satan is so clearly at work? Pastor John leads us through the shocking sovereignty of God.
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Loving God in Life’s Biggest Disappointments
24/07/2025 Duration: 12minHow do we live with unfulfilled desires, especially when we thought God had promised them to us? Pastor John meditates on mature sorrow and persevering joy.
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Coming to Christ for All the Wrong Reasons
21/07/2025 Duration: 12minWhat are some common but wrong reasons for coming to Christ? Pastor John warns against coming to Jesus to get something other than Jesus.