Synopsis
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Episodes
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Make War on Your Urge to Sulk
23/07/2018 Duration: 13minWe all know that anger will only wound those around us. But its silent brother, sulking, can be just as deadly.
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When God Answers ‘No’ to Our Prayers
20/07/2018 Duration: 11minHow do we not let a no from God squelch our joy in him? John Piper offers two anchors of hope to help us remain steady in the struggle.
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How to Navigate Conversations About Sexual Identity
18/07/2018 Duration: 11minA harvest awaits Christians in the gay community. Sam Allberry shares how he engages LGBT students with the message of Jesus.
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Am I Less Human If I’m Sexually Unfulfilled?
16/07/2018 Duration: 11minYou don’t need sex to be happy. Jesus never married, never had a romantic relationship, never had sex, and he was the most complete man to ever live.
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The Christian Debate over Sexual Identity
13/07/2018 Duration: 12minSam Allberry, who has been attracted to the same sex his whole life, gives an insider’s take on the current debates over sexual identity.
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Does God Want Me to Be Happy or Holy?
11/07/2018 Duration: 09minDoes God want us to be happy or holy? How are holiness and happiness not at odds, but work together?
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Did Paul and Moses Prioritize Mission over Joy in God?
09/07/2018 Duration: 12minIf Moses and Paul wished to be personally damned so others could be saved, didn’t they prioritize mission for others over joy in God?
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Does John Piper Add (Joy) to the Gospel?
06/07/2018 Duration: 12minWe don’t receive Jesus in a saving way when we receive him as a ticket out of hell. He’s not a ticket. He’s a treasure — the greatest treasure.
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Universalism Distorts the Grace of God
04/07/2018 Duration: 12minWhen everyone gets grace, no one actually gets grace. Michael McClymond explains how universalism expels the biblical view of grace.
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Universalism Is ‘Alive and Well’ — How Do We Oppose It?
02/07/2018 Duration: 09minWhat is Christian universalism, and how should we respond? Michael McClymond, author of a new book on the topic, details the basics.
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Did C.S. Lewis Warn Against Christian Hedonism?
29/06/2018 Duration: 13minDo Christian Hedonists call people to experience a level of joy now that will be available only in heaven?
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What Does It Feel Like to See the Beauty of Christ?
27/06/2018 Duration: 15minWe often miss Christ’s beauty in his word because our hearts are out of sync. Pastor John explains how he prepares his heart to meet God.
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Is God Glorified in Those Who Reject Him?
25/06/2018 Duration: 11minWe know God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. But is God at all glorified in those who reject him?
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What 40-Year-Old David Platt Would Say to His 20-Year-Old Self
22/06/2018 Duration: 12minDavid Platt, like all of us, has past regrets and future hopes. Here’s what he would say to his 20-year-old self.
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Isn’t the Joy-Centered Life Just an Emotional Roller Coaster?
20/06/2018 Duration: 13minIf our affections are the thermometer of our relationship with God, how can we remain stable through all our emotional ups and downs?
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How Do I Find God’s Will for My Life?
18/06/2018 Duration: 15minSecurity, comfort, and wealth aren’t the primary guides for our job decisions. God is. But how do we discern his will?
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Does Scripture Forbid Entrepreneurs from Raising Big Money?
15/06/2018 Duration: 13minA bank account with seven, eight, or nine zeros is not necessarily sinful. But it is dangerous for hearts that easily treasure dollar signs.
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How Do I Overcome Crippling Self-Consciousness?
13/06/2018 Duration: 11minAn excessive self-focus leads to either discouragement or pride. So what steps can we take to conquer the curse of self-consciousness?
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Where Is Satan Most Visibly Active Today?
11/06/2018 Duration: 12minWherever saving truth is hated, distorted, and muted, Satan is at work. Our best weapon against him is to tell and live the truth.
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A Word to Strengthen Parents of Disabled Children
08/06/2018 Duration: 11minCaring for a disabled child often goes unthanked and unrecognized in this world. But God sees every sacrifice, and he will reward you.