

Light + Truth
Desiring God
Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 25min
What Is Christian Hope?
The podcast discusses the impact of biblical hope on future thinking, emphasizing the roots of Christian faith and hope in God's character. It explores the battle of hope and the importance of perseverance in obedience. The relationship between faith and hope is examined, using Abraham as a model. Faith and hope are intertwined and crucial in our relationship with God.

Dec 20, 2023 • 25min
The God-Man Gives Grace
What connection do grace and truth have with the heart of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 1:14–18 to tackle that wonderful question.

Dec 19, 2023 • 21min
A Testimony to Believe
Why does God use humanity to testify to the glory of his Son? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 1:6–8 to highlight the privilege we have in proclaiming Christ.

Dec 18, 2023 • 19min
The Light Shines
Exploring the significance of Jesus being the light and how it triumphs over darkness, believers transitioning from darkness to becoming children of light, the invincibility of light and how it spreads and grows, the reason why light will triumph emphasizing the Word as the unquenchable light, the power of light in overcoming darkness and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.

Dec 15, 2023 • 24min
The Renewed Earth
The podcast discusses the concept of a new earth and the glories that await us in that renewed world. Topics covered include loving your enemies, the restoration of the earth, the connection between birth pains and renewal, and the reflection of God's glory on the renewed earth.

Dec 14, 2023 • 23min
Resurrection Hope
How does the resurrection change how we think about our earthly bodies? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 15:50–58 to encourage us with the truth of what we will be.

Dec 13, 2023 • 27min
Don’t Lose Heart
How can we keep from losing heart when life becomes extremely difficult? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:10 to provide strength in the midst of overwhelming circumstances.

Dec 12, 2023 • 25min
Loving Righteousness
When the word of the cross comes to us through faith, it enables us to love what God loves. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 2:21–25 and shines light on the transformative power of the gospel.

Dec 11, 2023 • 25min
Following Christ’s Example
How can we follow Jesus’s example of not returning evil for evil? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 2:18–23 to help us overcome temptation.

Dec 8, 2023 • 26min
Living as Free People
How does being a slave to God make us truly free? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 2:13–17 to show us how.