

The Paul Tripp Podcast
Paul David Tripp
Dr. Paul David Tripp is a pastor and best-selling author. This podcast features Paul's new Bible Study, the Ask Paul Tripp Show, sermons, conference messages, radio broadcasts, and other audio resources that connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.
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Jul 25, 2025 • 13min
894. How Often Should A Church Offer Communion? | Ask Paul Tripp
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 answers a few questions about communion including, “How often should a church offer communion?”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.Sunday Matters: 52 Devotionals to Prepare Your Heart for ChurchPaulTripp.com/SundayArchived Sermons from PaulPaulTripp.com/Sermons

Jul 23, 2025 • 5min
893. Always Christian, Sometimes Atheist | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
This week, Paul reflects on how belief in the existence of God shapes every corner of our daily lives, and how, even with right theology, we can still live like practical atheists - functionally forgetting God in the mundane moments of everyday life. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Jul 22, 2025 • 36min
892. The New Normal | Elect Exiles 12
If you could design your perfect week—where everything goes exactly as planned—chances are, it wouldn’t include suffering.But what if suffering isn’t a detour, but part of the path God intends?In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul explains why suffering is the new normal for believers and outlines six biblical ways to respond when hardship comes.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Jul 21, 2025 • 7min
891. Vengeance is Mine (Exodus 2:11-15) | Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Study
When we see injustice, everything in us wants to act. But what if vengeance isn’t ours to take?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul explores a pivotal moment in Moses’ life—when anger leads him to take justice into his own hands—and reminds us why only God can rightly deal with evil.To hear more from this Exodus series, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Jul 18, 2025 • 13min
890. Can I Still Be An Elder If My Wife Deconstructed? | Ask Paul Tripp
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 16, 2025 • 5min
889. Messy Room, Messier Words | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
This week, Paul reflects on a personal parenting failure that became a powerful reminder of our calling to speak as ambassadors for Christ. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Jul 15, 2025 • 34min
888. Defensive Thinking | Elect Exiles 11
Why do self-defense classes exist? Because we live in a world where danger is real and people need to be prepared.In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul unpacks what he calls “defensive, Christological thinking”—a mindset rooted in Christ that equips us to face suffering, resist temptation, and live in light of coming judgment and eternity.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Jul 14, 2025 • 6min
887. Miracle on the Nile (Exodus 2:1-10) | Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Study
All throughout Scripture, you encounter stories that make you pause and say, “Only God.”Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul unpacks the birth and rescue of Moses and shows how, through ordinary people and circumstances, God accomplishes extraordinary things for his glory and the good of his people.To hear more from this Exodus series, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Jul 11, 2025 • 6min
886. What's The Difference Between Grace and Mercy? | Ask Paul Tripp
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 this question: what's the difference between grace and mercy?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.Partner with Paul Tripp MinistriesPaulTripp.com/Give

Jul 9, 2025 • 6min
885. Speaking in a Different Language | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
This week, Paul urges believers to see themselves as ambassadors for Christ, using their words to represent the gospel with humility and grace.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.