

Ask Paul Tripp
Paul David 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.
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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

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