Messages by Desiring God

David Mathis | Some may not think of David, the shepherd king, as particularly masculine, but Scripture paints him in a far more manly and glorious light.

John Piper | Are biblical warnings about false prophets still relevant? Yes, the threat looms as large today as in the first century.

David Mathis | Good pastors are not naive: ministry comes with many costs. Even so, Christ has not called us to an impossible, joyless task. The cross proves otherwise.

David Mathis, an expert on Christian faith and obedience, discusses the significance of Hebrews 11 in understanding Christian faith, obedience, and living as strangers in the world. The podcast explores the nature of faith and its relationship with God's promises, highlighting the obedience of Abraham and Sarah as examples of faith in action. It also delves into the challenges and wisdom of being a Christian in a world that is not our home, emphasizing the importance of desiring God and honoring Him.

John Piper | When Jesus asks the Pharisees how David calls the Messiah “Lord,” they refuse to answer. What made that seemingly simple question so incendiary?

John Piper | God is. No reality is more mind-boggling, more valuable, more life-altering, more electrifying than the absolute being of God.

John Piper | What is sovereign, sustaining grace? It is not grace that spares us pain, but grace that orders our pain — and then sustains us through the pain.

Cynicism surrounding leaders today, the ideal leader in Psalms 72, qualities of a good leader, challenges and strengths of cities, finding hope in imperfect leaders.

John Piper | Romans 8:32 is perhaps the greatest verse in the Bible. No other text quite describes how far God has gone for our salvation and will go for our joy.

In this podcast, the speaker explores the mysteries of suffering and its relation to the good news of Jesus. They discuss the consequences of sin and the hope of redemption, the story of Joseph and the unexpected outcomes of suffering. They also delve into the significance of suffering in the Christian faith, how it can be overcome through the crucifixion of Jesus, and how it prepares individuals for future glory. The podcast concludes with a funeral reflection on Nancy Nelson's enduring suffering and the importance of patience in our own suffering.