Light + Truth

Explore the profound relationship between suffering and missions. The discussion highlights how personal afflictions deepen sacrificial love and contribute to fulfilling the Great Commission. Hear inspiring stories of resilience, including an evangelist who gains respect despite hardship. The conversation covers the divine purpose behind suffering, emphasizing its role in expanding faith. Reflect on the realities of martyrdom and the importance of treasuring Christ through both trials and triumphs, reminding listeners of God's sovereignty.

Does God’s aim to glorify himself conflict with our desire to be happy? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper addresses.

God has planned all of human history in order to magnify the glory of his grace. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the truth John Piper proclaims.

If we could see what kind of heart God has for those he saves, it would impact how we approach and relate to him. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shares a glimpse of God’s love from Isaiah 53:10–12.

How does the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ prepare us for life and death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this question by expounding on the suffering and death of Christ from Isaiah 53:7–9.

When Jesus Christ bore our sins on the cross, there was no chance his plan would fail. In this episode of Light + Truth, we begin a breathtaking three-part series on The Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53.

How does the hope of the gospel wean us off of the inferior pleasures of sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this question from 1 Peter 1:22–25.

If Jesus did all that he did for our sake, how should we then live? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles this thought-provoking question from 1 Peter 1:20–21.

John Piper discusses the transformation that occurs when God makes us his own and the impact on our thinking and desires. He explores the concepts of holiness, glory, and righteousness, emphasizing their meanings and how they relate to God's character. He also delves into the transformative power of holiness, highlighting the journey towards holiness and the new desires that come with being born again as a child of God.

God first acts, and then we hope in what he has done. This dynamic sets Christianity apart from every other religion. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains from 1 Peter 1:13 how hope really works.