Ask Pastor John
Religion & Spirituality
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Description:
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Twitter:
@desiringGod
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.desiringgod.org/
Email:
mail@desiringgod.org
Episodes
Surviving the Social Media Flood of Life Advice
7/3/2025
When we feel the pressure of worldly expectations, what should really matter to us? Pastor John defines true success in a world of conflicting advice.
Duration:00:13:59
Did We Sin Our Marriage Away?
6/30/2025
If a couple sins their way into marriage, should they split up and start over? Pastor John calls a weary husband and wife back to their lifelong covenant.
Duration:00:12:29
Did God Forgive Me If I Don’t Feel Forgiven?
6/26/2025
How can we be sure that God truly forgives us, especially when our past sins feel unforgivable? Pastor John ministers hope to the unassured.
Duration:00:15:08
Guard Your Mind from Trash
6/23/2025
In a corrupted and corrupting world, how can we protect our minds without becoming isolated or indifferent to the world around us?
Duration:00:14:42
Jesus’s Warnings to the Comfortable
6/19/2025
When Jesus calls down woes on the rich, full, and laughing, does he have any qualifications in mind? Pastor John uncovers a clue in the context.
Duration:00:12:15
Seven Ways to Break Free from Misplaced Hope
6/16/2025
What if we feel more excited to see family than to see Jesus in heaven? Pastor John offers seven practical suggestions for pursuing deeper love for Christ.
Duration:00:13:59
Are My Struggles Personal or Demonic?
6/12/2025
If we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, why does it so often feel like we do? Pastor John explores the demonic designs in human opposition.
Duration:00:13:24
Is It Wrong to Get a Little Drunk Sometimes?
6/9/2025
If we want to get close to God, then we won’t ask how close we can get to sin. We’ll ask how we can enjoy more of the Holy Spirit’s fullness.
Duration:00:12:13
Trusting God After Losing Everything
6/5/2025
Anxiety can overwhelm us, especially in times of deep loss. How do we fight our fears of the future when so much has already gone wrong?
Duration:00:13:01
When Your Best Years Are Behind You
6/2/2025
Life gets harder as we age. We can’t do the same ministries forever. How do we cling to joy in God amid the loss and uncertainty?
Duration:00:14:16
The Glorious Riches Awaiting You
5/29/2025
When Paul talks about the riches of God’s inheritance, is God the one inheriting, or are we? Pastor John offers four clues from the context.
Duration:00:10:31
Restoring a Repentant Adulterer
5/26/2025
How do churches decide when repentance is real, discipline is done, and someone removed from membership is ready to be restored?
Duration:00:10:57
Drawing Close to a Daughter Drifting from God
5/22/2025
How can faithful parents maintain a meaningful relationship with a wayward child? Pastor John helps moms and dads walk wisely through the pain.
Duration:00:14:09
Why Didn’t Christ Come Sooner?
5/19/2025
If the world was already fallen with Adam and utterly corrupt at the flood, why did God wait thousands of years before sending Jesus?
Duration:00:15:00
Seven Anchors That Hold When Tragedy Hits
5/15/2025
How do we face death and broken relationships, especially when they pile on at the same time? Pastor John helps us find wisdom, love, and strength in deep loss.
Duration:00:12:41
Wimpy Theology Makes Vulnerable Women
5/12/2025
How can women navigate a corrupt and confusing world? Pastor John offers biblical strategies for confidence, strength, and freedom.
Duration:00:14:20
God Will Heal Me Completely — But When?
5/8/2025
In a world where Christians deal with chronic pain and awful sickness, how can we understand and apply the promise that “God heals all your diseases”?
Duration:00:08:36
Common Myths About Eternal Rewards
5/5/2025
Can we lose eternal rewards by becoming incapacitated or less fruitful as we age? Or can our sin cancel out rewards we would have received?
Duration:00:15:53
The Most Extraordinary Experience in This World
5/1/2025
Knowing God is the most extraordinary experience in the world. But how do we come to know him authentically, deeply, personally?
Duration:00:14:19
‘No One Ever Hated His Own Body’ — Really?
4/28/2025
Did Paul know about self-harm and poor body image? If he did, how could he still say that “no one ever hated his own flesh”?
Duration:00:12:28