
Ask Paul Tripp
Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast where pastor and best-selling author, Dr. Paul David Tripp, answers your questions by connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.If you have a question you'd like to ask, you can submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask or by sending it in an email to ask@paultripp.com.
Latest episodes

Jul 18, 2025 • 13min
068. Can I Still Be An Elder If My Wife Deconstructed?
Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.In today’s episode, Paul responds to a challenging question from a listener: “My wife recently announced she’s an atheist—can I still preach, teach, or serve as an elder?”If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Am I Disqualified As An Elder Because of My Kids? | Ask Paul Tripp (007)https://youtu.be/T71CuGgHMbM?si=J4zDLW9kigxjIU-z

Jul 11, 2025 • 6min
067. What's The Difference Between Grace and Mercy?
Dive into the fascinating distinctions between grace and mercy. Discover how grace bestows blessings we don't deserve, while mercy protects us from the consequences we do. This engaging discussion highlights the importance of both concepts in the life of believers and emphasizes God's generous nature in our journey of faith.

Jul 4, 2025 • 9min
066. What Was Wrong With Abraham Pretending Sarah Was His Sister?
Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.This week, Paul addresses a question from a listener about Genesis 20: Was Abraham sinning by saying Sarah was his sister? Or was this justified because he was protecting him and his wife from evil?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Everyday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of LifePaulTripp.com/EverydayGospel

Jun 27, 2025 • 9min
065. Why Did Noah Curse His Son Who Saw His Nakedness?
Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.This week, Paul addresses a question from a listener about Genesis 9: Why does God curse Ham when it seems like Noah’s drunkenness was the real issue?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Everyday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of LifePaulTripp.com/EverydayGospel

Jun 20, 2025 • 10min
064. How Much Is Too Much In A Sexually Graphic Romance Novel?
Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.This week, Paul responds to a pastor who asks whether it's appropriate for Christian women to read sexually explicit romance novels.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to MakeSex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin DistortsPaulTripp.com/Books

Jun 13, 2025 • 12min
063. Is It Wrong for a Christian to Listen to Secular Music?
Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.In today’s episode, Paul responds to a thoughtful question from a teenage listener: Is it wrong for Christians to listen to secular music?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

Jun 6, 2025 • 12min
062. What Should We Tell Our Kids About Santa?
Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.Today's question comes from a listener who's wrestling with a common dilemma for Christian parents: How should we handle Santa Claus with our kids?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Come, Let Us Adore HimPaulTripp.com/Advent

May 30, 2025 • 14min
061. Should We Allow Our Non-Believing Adult Children Share a Room With a Partner?
Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.Today’s question comes from a Christian parent wrestling with a difficult family dynamic: Should adult children who are not believers (and living with their significant others) be allowed to sleep in the same room when visiting home? If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Parenting Never EndsParentingNeverEnds.com

May 23, 2025 • 10min
060. Should Pastors Take Sabbaticals?
Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.Today’s question comes from a listener who’s been a pastor for over 30 years and is currently writing a thesis on the care of pastors. He’s exploring how sabbatical leave can help sustain long-term ministry, and he wants to hear Paul’s thoughts on the value of sabbaticals.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral MinistryPaulTripp.com/DangerousCallingLead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the ChurchPaulTripp.com/Lead

May 16, 2025 • 13min
059. What View Of Revelation Do You Support? (And Does It Matter?)
Ask Paul Tripp is a weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. Today’s question comes from a listener preparing to lead a Bible study on the Book of Revelation. She’s wondering if Paul holds to a particular view of Revelation, like Idealism, Preterism, Historicism, or Futurism? And why are there so many different approaches to understanding this book in the first place?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Studyhttps://www.paultripp.com/biblestudy