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John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 13min
A Better Hope for the Childless
God promised a home to faithful eunuchs in the Old Testament, but what about childless believers today? Pastor John sees three enduring blessings.

Sep 18, 2025 • 11min
If God Knows Our Hearts, Why Does He Test Us?
In the Bible, God sometimes tests his people to see how they will respond. Why does he do this if he already knows every heart?

Sep 15, 2025 • 13min
Does Mysticism Make Us Closer to God?
Should Christians seek mystical experiences as a way to grow closer to God? Pastor John looks at how Paul responded to his own visions.

Sep 11, 2025 • 13min
Spiritual Dangers of Recreational Marijuana
When a society normalizes sin, how should the church respond? Pastor John calls for spiritual integrity that doesn’t depend on society’s opinion.

Sep 8, 2025 • 13min
Should We Rejoice When God Destroys Our Enemies?
God destroys many enemies in the Bible, and he promises to destroy many more in hell. As his people, should we celebrate our enemies’ downfall?

Sep 4, 2025 • 13min
Waging War Against Drift
Sometimes, when the Bible describes indifference to God, it sounds like us. How can we resist our tendency to drift away from him?

Sep 1, 2025 • 11min
Why Do Citations in the Bible Seem Sloppy?
How might we understand the apparently casual way some biblical writers quote earlier parts of Scripture? Pastor John explores how Hebrews handles God’s word.

Aug 28, 2025 • 13min
Glorifying God in 1,000 Decisions a Day
With so many decisions for us to make every day, why doesn’t God tell us exactly what to do in each situation?

Aug 25, 2025 • 11min
How Much Church Can I Miss to Serve?
Serving children in Jesus’s name is beautiful and God-pleasing. Gathering for worship is crucial and soul-preserving. So, how much corporate worship should we miss to serve?

Aug 21, 2025 • 14min
The High Price of Watching Nudity
In a day when sexualized content seems to be everywhere, including in many shows and movies, Pastor John gives twelve reasons to never watch nudity.


