Ask Pastor John
Religion & Spirituality
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Description:
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Twitter:
@desiringGod
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.desiringgod.org/
Email:
mail@desiringgod.org
Episodes
If God Knows Our Hearts, Why Does He Test Us?
9/18/2025
In the Bible, God sometimes tests his people to see how they will respond. Why does he do this if he already knows every heart?
Duration:00:10:57
Does Mysticism Make Us Closer to God?
9/15/2025
Should Christians seek mystical experiences as a way to grow closer to God? Pastor John looks at how Paul responded to his own visions.
Duration:00:13:07
Spiritual Dangers of Recreational Marijuana
9/11/2025
When a society normalizes sin, how should the church respond? Pastor John calls for spiritual integrity that doesn’t depend on society’s opinion.
Duration:00:13:06
Should We Rejoice When God Destroys Our Enemies?
9/8/2025
God destroys many enemies in the Bible, and he promises to destroy many more in hell. As his people, should we celebrate our enemies’ downfall?
Duration:00:13:04
Waging War Against Drift
9/4/2025
Sometimes, when the Bible describes indifference to God, it sounds like us. How can we resist our tendency to drift away from him?
Duration:00:12:41
Why Do Citations in the Bible Seem Sloppy?
9/1/2025
How might we understand the apparently casual way some biblical writers quote earlier parts of Scripture? Pastor John explores how Hebrews handles God’s word.
Duration:00:10:47
Glorifying God in 1,000 Decisions a Day
8/28/2025
With so many decisions for us to make every day, why doesn’t God tell us exactly what to do in each situation?
Duration:00:12:29
How Much Church Can I Miss to Serve?
8/25/2025
Serving 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?
Duration:00:11:07
The High Price of Watching Nudity
8/21/2025
In a day when sexualized content seems to be everywhere, including in many shows and movies, Pastor John gives twelve reasons to never watch nudity.
Duration:00:13:52
We Can’t Endure on Our Own
8/18/2025
What 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.
Duration:00:10:58
How Can I Correct Others Gently?
8/14/2025
How can we rebuke without compromising love and show gentleness without diminishing truth? Pastor John gives counsel for speaking with emotional wholeness.
Duration:00:12:33
How Attractive Women Abuse Their Beauty
8/11/2025
What 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.
Duration:00:11:37
Silent Women, Speaking Women
8/7/2025
Does the Bible say women should never teach anything anywhere? Pastor John traces and applies Paul’s argument from the created order.
Duration:00:11:09
Was My Pre-Faith Suffering Discipline or Justice?
8/4/2025
To understand the two sides of pre-Christian suffering, Pastor John analyzes the two identities we had before we became believers.
Duration:00:11:30
Living Pure in a Corrupting Screen Age
7/31/2025
What 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.
Duration:00:12:52
Why Do You Focus on God’s Role in Our Suffering?
7/28/2025
Why would anyone say that God causes suffering when Satan is so clearly at work? Pastor John leads us through the shocking sovereignty of God.
Duration:00:12:10
Loving God in Life’s Biggest Disappointments
7/24/2025
How 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.
Duration:00:12:15
Coming to Christ for All the Wrong Reasons
7/21/2025
What are some common but wrong reasons for coming to Christ? Pastor John warns against coming to Jesus to get something other than Jesus.
Duration:00:12:45
Does God Condemn Nations Today?
7/17/2025
Jesus laid woes on cities and even an entire generation. Does God still render corporate judgments today — and if so, what happens to believers in these groups?
Duration:00:13:00
Who Is Blocking My Life — Satan or Jesus?
7/14/2025
When we feel stuck, is God redirecting us, or are spiritual forces trying to derail us? Pastor John delves into the mysteries of providence.
Duration:00:13:05