Ask Pastor John

Daily audio clips of John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

Marriage Survival After Betrayal

How can trust regrow in the aftermath of adultery? Pastor John identifies two needed miracles for a marriage to survive and thrive again.

12-04
14:51

The Apostasy of Impatience

Can a Christian lose patience and not be in sin? Pastor John explains why patience and impatience may be more complicated than we think.

12-01
12:00

Improving the Body Without Fixating on Image

As we steward the body, our appearance might change for the better. How do we keep our focus on being a whole person, not just an attractive shape?

11-27
12:07

Why Satan Persists

Satan wouldn’t exist if God didn’t keep him around — so why is he here? Pastor John explains four ways in which God is using Satan for his glory.

11-24
14:41

What False Teachings Should Make Me Leave a Church?

Differences in belief can feel bigger than they are — but sometimes they are truly big. What separates personal opinion from soul-damaging theology?

11-20
13:08

The God Who Breaks Us with Kindness

If God refuses to act “for our sake,” does that mean he refuses to do us good? Pastor John resolves a perplexity and holds forth lavish grace from Ezekiel 36.

11-17
14:16

How One Bible Verse Disarmed a Mob

Does Psalm 82 teach that human beings are gods? Pastor John describes the moment when Jesus quoted the psalm to escape an early death.

11-13
09:00

Shame Today Is Worth It

How could Jesus, the King of kings and true Son of God, be ashamed at the final judgment? Pastor John digs into Jesus’s argument for following him.

11-10
12:34

What Is a ‘Fleshly’ Christian?

Are “fleshly” Christians truly Christian? Pastor John traces Paul’s distinctions between natural people, carnal Christians, and spiritual Christians.

11-06
13:55

Eight Ways to Live Out Your Assurance

How can we learn to rest in the saving work of Jesus Christ? Pastor John offers eight God-given ways to increase our confidence in him.

11-03
14:30

How Can I Know I’m a Christian?

What is the bottom-line, existential, frightening, glorious question of Romans 8? Pastor John draws out two signs that a professing Christian is secure in Christ.

10-30
12:21

How I Decide What to Preach

When pastors have the freedom to decide what to preach, how do we make a wise decision in line with the mind of Christ?

10-27
14:54

Nine Steps to Find a Home Church

When we move to a new place, how do we find a good local church to call home? Pastor John offers nine steps to take in our search.

10-23
11:14

Does God Punish from His Heart?

What should we do when two texts seem to say opposite things about God and his character? Pastor John digs to the common root of truth.

10-20
11:29

Was Jesus Tempted by Evil Desires?

James says God cannot be tempted, but Hebrews says Jesus was tempted just like we are. How do these two passages fit together?

10-16
11:47

Sexual Purity Is an Act of Love

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.

10-13
11:18

Sorrows Surprised by Happiness

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.

10-09
12:34

Work as Worship

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.

10-06
13:07

The Evil That Stuns Heaven

Does human evil really call for infinite punishment? Pastor John confronts the ultimate sin of ignoring God’s infinite value.

10-02
12:49

Does God Predict History?

Pastor John connects God’s word with his ability to perform that word, grounding our faith in the unstoppable purposes of our loving God.

09-29
12:08

Ricky Mason

I'm glad I could find your podcast here! Grace and peace to you...

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Jaymie Nelson

Beautifully spoken, Pastor John. Roman's 8:3--that is Christmas!

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May Liszt

I disagree with the pastor. Look at the history of Israel, how they were punished for legalizing sins.

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SHALOM-Энхтайван

thanks pastor beautiful... :)

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