

Ask Pastor John
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John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 14min
Leading a Church out of Casual Culture
How might churches move away from casual culture toward heartfelt, happy reverence on Sunday morning? Pastor John shares five steps for preachers.

Jan 15, 2024 • 14min
On Coffee-Sipping in the Sanctuary
Is it wrong to drink coffee during corporate worship? Pastor John moves beyond mugs to the heart of the issue.

Jan 11, 2024 • 12min
Should Christians Make Bucket Lists?
From college grads to retirees, many people love to keep bucket lists. Should Christians? Pastor John puts rest and recreation within a biblical mindset.

Dec 21, 2023 • 13min
Looking Back at 2023, Looking Ahead to 2024
As a new year nears, Pastor John marvels at God’s grace from 2023 and shares exciting plans for the months ahead.

Dec 18, 2023 • 16min
Make the Bible Part of Your Everyday in 2024
What makes regular Bible intake not only helpful for the Christian life, but crucial? Pastor John gives ten reasons to make the Bible part of your everyday.

Dec 14, 2023 • 17min
Feast on the Bible’s Grammar
The word “therefore” appears almost five hundred times in the New Testament. And every one of them is a doorway to life and love.

Dec 11, 2023 • 19min
How John Piper Marks Up His Books
Pastor John never reads a book — even novels — without a pencil in hand. What does he do with it, and why won’t he use a pen?

Dec 7, 2023 • 20min
Make Your Life Count: Twelve Rules for Teens
How can teens make their lives count? From dating wisely to failing well, Pastor John offers twelve rules for teenage followers of Christ.

Dec 4, 2023 • 13min
Go to the Ant
We know God inspired the Bible, but we sometimes forget that he also spoke creation into existence. How might we begin to learn from both of God’s books?

Nov 30, 2023 • 11min
How to Study the Bible on a Topic
How can normal Christians learn to study the Bible on a topic? Pastor John models his own approach as he prepares answers for ‘Ask Pastor John.’


