
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

May 9, 2025 • 19min
058. Am I Too Young To Disciple Older People?
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. In this episode, Paul responds to a thoughtful question from a young listener who wants to help others grow in their faith, even when they’re much older than she is.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.How To Ask Better Questions:https://www.paultripp.com/wednesdays-word/posts/how-to-ask-better-questions

May 2, 2025 • 13min
057. Can I Countersue Someone?
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. In this episode, Paul answers this question: "If a client sues my company due to their own mismanagement, is it biblically right to defend ourselves in court, especially when the ordeal is unjust and puts our employees’ livelihoods at risk?"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.

Jan 18, 2025 • 8min
056. What Specifically Should I Say To My Kids?
Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-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. In this episode, Paul answers a question we received about a specific scenario Paul discusses in one of his parenting books: "In the chapter on character, Paul describes a stressed-out mom with an hour until company arrives and her kids playing video games. Can he give an example of what the mom might say specifically to teach them character and apply his lesson?"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: 14 Gospel Principals That Can Radically Change Your FamilyPaulTripp.com/ParentingGetting To The Heart Of Parenting:PaulTripp.com/Getting-To-The-Heart-Of-Parenting

Jan 16, 2025 • 15min
055. How Do You Parent an Out-of-Control Kid?
Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-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. In this episode, Paul answers two similar questions we received about parenting disobedient and even aggressive children. 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: 14 Gospel Principals That Can Radically Change Your FamilyPaulTripp.com/ParentingGetting To The Heart Of Parenting:PaulTripp.com/Getting-To-The-Heart-Of-Parenting

Jan 11, 2025 • 9min
054. My Sister Is About To Marry An Unbeliever. Should I Say Something?
Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-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. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received from Josh: “My sister is engaged to a non-believer. I am considering crafting a letter to address some of my concerns. Is this wise?"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 Make:PaulTripp.com/MarriageRelationships: A Mess Worth Making:PaulTripp.com/RelationshipsYour Walk With God Is A Community ProjectPaulTripp.com/Community

Jan 9, 2025 • 13min
053. Is It Unwise To Date A Unbeliever?
Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-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. In this episode, Paul answers another question about being unequally yoked in a relationship: “I am a woman of God dating someone who is hesitant towards God. What should I do?"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 Make:PaulTripp.com/Marriage

Jan 4, 2025 • 14min
052. Is Divorce An Option?
Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-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. In this episode, Paul answers another question on marriage, but this time, it's from someone who is married to an unbeliever: “As a Christian woman married to an unbeliever, is it ever okay to get a divorce because you want to have a spiritually intimate relationship with your spouse?"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 Make:PaulTripp.com/Marriage

Jan 2, 2025 • 14min
051. How Do You Love A Stubborn Spouse?
Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-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. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received from Michelle: “How do you love a husband who is a believer but is prideful and unteachable? I want to get counseling for our marriage, but he thinks we’re fine and refuses."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 Make:PaulTripp.com/Marriage

Oct 5, 2024 • 10min
050. Are Leaders Naturally Gifted or Trained?
Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-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. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about leadership: “Can leadership be learned/taught, or is it only something that you are born with?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.Lead: 12 Gospel Principals for Leadership in the Church:PaulTripp.com/Lead

Oct 3, 2024 • 14min
049. Who Causes Suffering - God or Satan?
Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-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. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received from Anna about suffering: “Who causes our suffering- God or Satan? I’m very conflicted. I spoke up in a small group a few weeks ago that I believed our hardships are caused by God based on your podcasts, and several people were in disagreement, saying they didn’t think our loving God is responsible for our difficulties. I would be very grateful for your insight on this."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.Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense:PaulTripp.com/Suffering