Ask Pastor John

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  • Duration: 391:55:46
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Synopsis

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

Episodes

  • Easter Breaks Our Heartbreak

    01/04/2015 Duration: 06min

    Sin and suffering can set us back and even break our hearts. But in our risen Lord Jesus Christ, we have a hope that shines through even the darkest night.

  • Why Gossip Destroys

    31/03/2015 Duration: 04min

    We may like to think that words can never hurt us, but in fact, Proverbs tells us that “death and life are in the power of the tongue.”

  • Helping Our Children Feel Loved by God

    30/03/2015 Duration: 04min

    Parenting can feel exhausting and tough. But our homes should overflow with the glorious goodness of God, because that is the ultimate foundation of reality.

  • How to Regain Your Joy in Christ

    27/03/2015 Duration: 04min

    God beckons his children to cast every care upon him, and to feel afresh the good news of the gospel in the communion of saints.

  • You Will Submit to Something, Why Not Scripture?

    26/03/2015 Duration: 03min

    The Bible is no mere book. For Christians, the Scriptures are the scepter of the King: how he rules and reigns among us.

  • The Heart of Screen Addiction

    25/03/2015 Duration: 06min

    Sin not only suppresses the light of the truth, but also exchanges true glory for the false hope of idols — which, in our age, are often found on a screen.

  • The Secret to Marriage (Word to Husbands)

    24/03/2015 Duration: 03min

    The secret of lasting marriages is the biblical call to "rejoice in the wife of your youth." Remembering the spouse you feel in love with produces thankfulness for who God gave you.

  • Word of the Day from Jonathan Edwards

    23/03/2015 Duration: 08min

    Jonathan Edwards wrote frequently about the “excellency” of God and of Christ. But what does “excellency” mean, and how does it help us understand God?

  • Does God Want Me to Be Happy or Holy?

    20/03/2015 Duration: 07min

    Our happiness in God never has to contradict our obedience to God because to delight in God is to obey him, and to obey him is to find lasting joy in him.

  • What Would You Ask Jonathan Edwards?

    19/03/2015 Duration: 07min

    John Piper has said that, outside of the Bible, Jonathan Edwards has influenced his life and theology most. So, if given the chance, what would he ask his hero in the faith?

  • Look at Christ, What Do You See?

    18/03/2015 Duration: 08min

    We don’t come to Christ simply by making a decision for him. God needs to give us a fresh sight of his infinite, all-satisfying beauty and worth.

  • Read Old, Dead Theologians 15 Minutes a Day

    17/03/2015 Duration: 10min

    Reading serious theology takes time and commitment, but the world needs more people who read deeply to nourish their soul, not just inflate their heads.

  • Are Christian Hedonists Happier Than Unbelievers?

    16/03/2015 Duration: 10min

    If there is no resurrection, then Christians haven’t just wasted their lives. We’ve misrepresented God and falsely taught in his name.

  • Is Permanent Birth Control a Sin?

    13/03/2015 Duration: 10min

    Is permanent birth control a sin? Pastor John draws on principles for marriage, sex, human life, and the sovereignty of God.

  • Is Joy in God the Same as Love for God?

    12/03/2015 Duration: 08min

    Joy is essential to the Christian life, but it’s not the only component. From our hearts’ delight in God flows the desire to please him in the ways we think and act.

  • Why Do We Preach and Sing?

    11/03/2015 Duration: 10min

    Christianity isn’t simply a way of life or a new morality. Christianity is about the best news in all the world that we now herald in word and song.

  • Will Some Saints Be Happier in Heaven?

    10/03/2015 Duration: 11min

    The New Testament speaks of varying degrees of reward in heaven, but that doesn’t mean there will be any envy or boasting. All will experience fullness of joy in their own capacity.

  • How Do I Honor God in Chronic Pain?

    09/03/2015 Duration: 07min

    Injury doesn’t have to impede our ability to grow in and witness to Christ. God wants to use our weakness for his glory.

  • If God Is So Happy, Why Did He Create the Non-Elect?

    06/03/2015 Duration: 08min

    We may not always know precisely why God does what he does, but we can always trust his infinite wisdom, righteousness, and justice.

  • How Do I Explain Election over Brunch?

    05/03/2015 Duration: 09min

    The doctrine of election isn’t just a point of theology to study, but a profound truth that awakens amazement for all God has done.

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