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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Sep 3, 2021 • 11min
Did Christ Already Return?
Does Revelation suggest that Jesus already returned when Jerusalem was destroyed in AD 70 — and therefore that we should not wait for another coming?

Sep 1, 2021 • 9min
We Become Like the Videos We Behold
For better or worse, we become what we behold. How should this truth affect our media consumption in the digital age?

Aug 30, 2021 • 13min
What’s the Difference Between Sloth and Rest?
Both the sluggard and the diligent might take a nap on their day off. So, what distinguishes the laziness of the sluggard from the rest of the diligent?

Aug 27, 2021 • 12min
God Never Runs Out
Everything in this world eventually runs out: money runs out, health runs out, pleasure runs out, time runs out. But God never runs out.

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Aug 25, 2021 • 16min
How Can I Make Daily Bible Reading Authentic?
Discover how to breathe life into your daily Bible reading! The discussion emphasizes the necessity of authentic engagement with Scripture, urging believers to allow biblical truths to truly transform their lives. It highlights practical guidelines for melding quick reading with deeper meditation on verses. Additionally, the conversation addresses the importance of the Holy Spirit's role in fostering genuine love for God's Word, steering readers away from routine and towards heartfelt devotion.

Aug 23, 2021 • 12min
How Can I Honor My Parents If I Don’t Respect Them?
Exploring the complexities of honoring parents despite challenges in respecting their actions, biblical perspective on honoring individuals, honoring people for their work, expressing love through honoring weaknesses, and the Christian principle of humility and service in honoring others.

Aug 20, 2021 • 12min
Does Christ Rule the Nations Now?
If Christ has all authority in heaven and on earth, does he rule over the nations now? Or is he waiting to exercise his rule until his second coming?

Aug 18, 2021 • 14min
You Don’t Know God If You Don’t Love Christ
If you want to know whether others love God, ask if they love the Jesus of Scripture. Love for Jesus is the litmus test of love for God.

Aug 16, 2021 • 11min
Is Death Past, Present, or Future?
According to Paul, Christians have died, will die, and die every day. What do these different deaths mean, and how else does Scripture speak of our dying?

Aug 13, 2021 • 13min
Six Dangers of Podcasts
Podcasts, including Christian podcasts, have great potential for both good and evil. Pastor John explains six dangers to beware of as you listen.


