Light + Truth

What hope does God’s providence provide in tragedy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Genesis 22:9–14 to show how we can say both that God is love and that he rules a world filled with pain.

Charles Spurgeon, known for battling depression, inspires with unwavering faith. Topics include God's sovereignty in suffering, the correlation between physical activity and mental health, nurturing the soul through prayer, and the impact of communion with Jesus on faith and perseverance.

How did Charles Spurgeon continue to preach through deep suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper surveys Spurgeon’s life for clues to his perseverance.

How can we maintain joy when life is hard? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shares several biblical strategies to help us fight against joylessness.

How do you fight for joy when you feel overwhelmed with discouragement? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 42 for a look at how David dealt with his downcast soul.

Christian author and theologian John Piper discusses the concept of 'gutsy guilt' and fighting sin as justified sinners. Emphasizing the importance of faith, freedom, perceiving the glory of God, and finding joy in Christ. Exploring the connection between nature and the Bible in revealing God's magnificence.

If joy in God is a supernatural gift, how can we deepen it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that we fight for joy by resting in the right place.

What can awaken fresh longing within us to know and enjoy God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper walks through key Scriptures to help us overcome our spiritual dryness.

What is the joy that will truly satisfy us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens the Scriptures to lead us to God-centered joy.

When we pray, “Your kingdom come,” what are we asking God to do? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that the Lord’s Prayer is a call for God to rescue people from every nation.