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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Aug 24, 2018 • 9min
How Has Social Media Changed Bible Reading?
Hand-lettered verses on Instagram may comfort and encourage us, but they will never suffice. We need more than devotional tidbits to survive.

Aug 22, 2018 • 6min
Women of the Word: Reading the Bible for Ourselves
Comprehension, interpretation, and application — these three steps from Jen Wilkin have helped thousands of women dive deep into God’s word.

Aug 20, 2018 • 13min
Is It Wrong for Men to Have Long Hair?
Long hair may be acceptable for men today, but that doesn’t mean we can ignore what Paul was saying to the Corinthians. Pastor John explains why.

Aug 17, 2018 • 12min
How Do We Respect Others While Rejecting Their False Beliefs?
How do we respect Buddhist priests? How about imams? Pastor John helps explain how to treat everyone with respect but still make our differences known.

Aug 15, 2018 • 12min
Piper’s Reflections After a Mainline Church Service
Pastor John shares six tragic observations from a mainline church, and a helpful report card to check our tendencies to make assumptions about God.

Aug 13, 2018 • 28min
What Can We Learn from the Jordan Peterson Phenomenon?
The discussion dives into Jordan Peterson's rise as a cultural phenomenon, appealing to young men through his focus on personal responsibility and meaning. It highlights his unique stance on gender roles and critiques of societal dysfunction. Key themes include the influence of non-Christian thought on his interpretations and how he serves as a modern father figure. Lastly, it underscores the importance of authentic engagement in pastoral authority, encouraging pastors to foster genuine relationships within their communities.

Aug 10, 2018 • 12min
Why Is My Child Disabled?
God could have prevented every disability we know today, but he didn’t. And he has ten thousand reasons why.

Aug 8, 2018 • 11min
Three Threats to the Joy of This Generation
God wants his people to have serious joy. But at least three obstacles threaten the joy and the seriousness of this generation.

Aug 6, 2018 • 11min
What’s the Point of My Life?
All people want to be a part of something larger than themselves. This is no accident. God designed you to join him in his goal of global glory.

Aug 3, 2018 • 12min
John Piper’s Most-Used Promises
We kill sin with superior promises. Pastor Piper shares his most-used promises and how they have served him over the decades.


