

Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Mar 27, 2014 • 8min
Do We Have Free Will to Choose Christ?
In our flesh, we walk morally ruined, spiritually blind, and broken-willed. But our salvation depends on God’s free grace, not on our free choice.

Mar 26, 2014 • 8min
God, Guns, and Biblical Manhood
Given the Christian man’s duty to protect his family, self-defense may seem appropriate. But Scripture calls him to an even higher standard of love.

Mar 25, 2014 • 9min
Believer Baptism and Mental Disabilities
Believer’s baptism requires assent, so what about people who cannot give it? Pastor John explores baptism for people with mental disabilities.

Mar 24, 2014 • 9min
Visualizing Christ to Battle Lust?
For every lustful thought or nude picture that plagues the mind, a visualized image of the bloodied, crucified Jesus can turn a battle into victory.

Mar 21, 2014 • 7min
The Greatest Threat to Gospel Ministry
Without joy in Christ and his word, pastors have nothing to offer to their people. Joy — or joylessness — is powerful and contagious.

Mar 20, 2014 • 6min
How Real Is the Book ‘Heaven Is for Real’?
While books like ‘Heaven Is for Real’ offer guesswork, the Bible offers certain, infallible truths about heaven that would take lifetimes to explore.

Mar 19, 2014 • 9min
Behind the Scenes at Ask Pastor John
Ask Pastor John’s host, Tony Reinke, takes listeners through the ins and outs of the podcast and lists some of its top episodes.

Mar 18, 2014 • 8min
Why Do We Love March Madness?
From smooth finishes at the rim to impressive displays of endurance, Pastor John shares his thoughts about the undeniable draw of March Madness.

Mar 17, 2014 • 6min
God Has No Vocal Chords
Many prefer sounds over words, listening over reading. But God is spirit. He has no vocal cords. He speaks through what he already said in the Bible.

Mar 14, 2014 • 4min
How To Bless Your Pastor
When believers walk through trials with extraordinary faith, they bless the pastor who prepared them for this moment.


