
The Paul Tripp Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 26, 2024 • 12min
577. There's Power in Our Powerlessness | Connecting Clip of the Week
We don’t often think about powerlessness as a good thing. But what if there’s actually power within our powerlessness?In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby dive into this very idea. To hear more of Paul and Shelby’s conversation on grace, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 030: https://youtu.be/dCLJz5rfqJM?si=2_PMjsEkBa9Ddumz

Apr 25, 2024 • 14min
576. Should I Quit Pastoral Ministry? | Ask Paul Tripp
Best-selling author and pastor Paul Tripp answers questions on pastoral ministry, discussing how to avoid burnout, handle criticism, establish boundaries, prioritize preaching and pastoral care, and support local pastors.

Apr 24, 2024 • 6min
575. Grace Is | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
In this week's Wednesday's Word, we will hear another poem from Paul that answers the question: What is 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.

Apr 23, 2024 • 24min
574. How To Thrive, Not Just Survive
What’s the difference between a Christian who’s merely surviving and a Christian who’s thriving? In today’s episode, Paul wants to help answer that question as we listen to another session from his conference, Portrait of a Struggle.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at store.PaulTripp.com.

Apr 22, 2024 • 7min
573. Psalm 139: Who Knows You Best? | Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Study
Today, we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 139, where we will be confronted with the inaccuracy of our self-knowledge.To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

Apr 20, 2024 • 7min
572. Is Mental Health Biblical? | Ask Paul Tripp
Ask Paul Tripp is a brand-new 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 addresses this question we received from a listener: "How should Christians think about mental health without minimizing what the Bible has to say about sin and the depravity of the human heart?"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.

Apr 19, 2024 • 13min
571. Where Was God in the Darkest Moment of My Life? | Connecting Clip of the Week
How do we reconcile the protecting grace of God with a horrific life experience? How can we counsel others who may have experienced deep hurt, betrayal, and suffering who are asking the question: “Where was God in my suffering?”In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby discuss this very question and how we might tackle such a difficult issue. To hear more of Paul and Shelby’s conversation on grace, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 030 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.The Connecting Podcast Episode 030:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connecting-podcast-with-paul-tripp/id1588398155?i=1000652234948The Connecting Podcast Episode 030 on YouTube:https://youtu.be/dCLJz5rfqJM?si=3phS585tnzCvA0zn

Apr 18, 2024 • 6min
570. Are You Going To Retire? | Ask Paul Tripp
Ask Paul Tripp is a brand-new 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 addresses this question we received from a listener: "How should Christians think about retirement? Are you ever planning to retire?"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.

Apr 17, 2024 • 5min
569. Stewarding Your Gifts | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
This week, we will hear a poem from Paul calling us to be good stewards of the gifts God gives us. 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.

Apr 16, 2024 • 25min
568. Rejoice in Suffering
Suffering. It’s not a matter of “if”, but a matter of “when”. Therefore, when suffering enters our door, it’s important we respond in a way that glorifies God.But is it actually possible to rejoice in suffering?In today’s episode, Paul is going to answer that question with an emphatic, “yes”, as we listen to another session from his conference Portrait of a Struggle.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at Store.PaulTripp.com.