Why do self-defense classes exist? Because we live in a world where danger exists, and people need to arm themselves against danger. In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s sermon series in 1 Peter, and today, Paul teaches on "defensive, Christological thinking" and how it prepares us for suffering, temptation, the coming judgment, and eternity.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

If you ever need to speak to an individual or group of people that you don't know very well, and you want to speak a word that will apply to them, speak a word of encouragement or comfort. In today’s episode, we continue through this sermon series in 1 Peter, and today, Paul looks at the encouraging words that Peter has for Christians experiencing mockery, rejection, and persecution.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the first session from Paul’s conference “Dangerous Calling: Confronting The Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry”. In this session, Paul discusses the ministry dangers every pastor has to face.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s brand new bible study, “The Gospel: One Proverb At A Time” as we hear three more introductory segments about this book of wisdom.1. Every Proverb Points Us To Paradise2. Every Proverb Has Convicting Power3. Every Proverb Tells The Story Of ScriptureIf you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Suffering is part of life in a broken world. There are times when our suffering is the result of our sin and we suffer its natural consequences. But other times, we suffer because of Christ. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to a sermon from 1 Peter and in it, Paul looks at three profound principles about suffering.

Whether he knew it or not, John Mellencamp penned profound theology with his famous lyrics, "I fight authority; Authority always wins." In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s sermon series in 1 Peter, and today, Paul explains the purpose and role of authority in our lives as believers.

In this episode, we’ll listen to an interview Paul had on the Crossway Podcast about how the gospel comes to bear on the day-to-day realities of marriage and why that's more than just a platitude. The latest edition of my marriage book: http://paultripp.com/marriageThe Crossway Podcast: https://www.crossway.org/articles/crossway-podcasts/

In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s new bible study, “The Gospel: One Proverb At A Time”. 1. Every Proverb Leads You To Jesus And His Cross2. Every Proverb Exposes A Spiritual WarFor more from this study, visit: https://www.paultripp.com/proverbs/

Have you ever thought that we overcomplicated the simple message of the Christian life? In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s sermon series from 1 Peter, and in this sermon, Paul defines the fundamental job description of every Christian with three basic commands: live like an alien, fight like a soldier, behave like an ambassador.

God has called all of his children to live as light in a dark world, but many of us have allowed common obstacles to interfere with our ministry lifestyle. In today’s episode, Paul examines three particular obstacles that tend to get in the way of effective ministry:1. Too Busy For Ministry2. Too Proud For Ministry3. Too Selfish For Ministry