Ask Pastor John

Ask Pastor John

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

Episodes

Sexual Purity Is an Act of Love

October 13, 2025 • 11 mins
If a man wants to be married but is too young to pursue it, how can he keep his desires in the right place? Pastor John offers five weapons for the fight.
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Sorrows Surprised by Happiness

October 9, 2025 • 12 mins
Sorrow and joy are not just sequential emotional states: first sorrow, then joy. Miraculously, we can experience overflowing joy in the midst of deep sorrow.
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Work as Worship

October 6, 2025 • 13 mins
How can we delight in the good work we do while keeping our work in its proper place? Pastor John situates daily work within God’s larger purposes.
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The Evil That Stuns Heaven

October 2, 2025 • 12 mins
Does human evil really call for infinite punishment? Pastor John confronts the ultimate sin of ignoring God’s infinite value.
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Does God Predict History?

September 29, 2025 • 12 mins
Pastor John connects God’s word with his ability to perform that word, grounding our faith in the unstoppable purposes of our loving God.
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Can Delight in God Become Self-Serving?

September 25, 2025 • 11 mins
In Isaiah 58, does God condemn his people for having too much delight in his ways? Pastor John distinguishes hypocritical pleasure from true, generous joy in God.
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A Better Hope for the Childless

September 22, 2025 • 13 mins
God promised a home to faithful eunuchs in the Old Testament, but what about childless believers today? Pastor John sees three enduring blessings.
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If God Knows Our Hearts, Why Does He Test Us?

September 18, 2025 • 10 mins
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?
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Does Mysticism Make Us Closer to God?

September 15, 2025 • 13 mins
Should Christians seek mystical experiences as a way to grow closer to God? Pastor John looks at how Paul responded to his own visions.
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Spiritual Dangers of Recreational Marijuana

September 11, 2025 • 13 mins
When a society normalizes sin, how should the church respond? Pastor John calls for spiritual integrity that doesn’t depend on society’s opinion.
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Should We Rejoice When God Destroys Our Enemies?

September 8, 2025 • 13 mins
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?
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Waging War Against Drift

September 4, 2025 • 12 mins
Sometimes, when the Bible describes indifference to God, it sounds like us. How can we resist our tendency to drift away from him?
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Why Do Citations in the Bible Seem Sloppy?

September 1, 2025 • 10 mins
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.
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Glorifying God in 1,000 Decisions a Day

August 28, 2025 • 12 mins
With so many decisions for us to make every day, why doesn’t God tell us exactly what to do in each situation?
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How Much Church Can I Miss to Serve?

August 25, 2025 • 11 mins
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?
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The High Price of Watching Nudity

August 21, 2025 • 13 mins
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.
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We Can’t Endure on Our Own

August 18, 2025 • 10 mins
What might Simon of Cyrene teach us about supporting one another in trials? Pastor John digs into the perseverance of the saints and the church’s crucial role.
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How Can I Correct Others Gently?

August 14, 2025 • 12 mins
How can we rebuke without compromising love and show gentleness without diminishing truth? Pastor John gives counsel for speaking with emotional wholeness.
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How Attractive Women Abuse Their Beauty

August 11, 2025 • 11 mins
What does a ring-wearing pig have to do with physical beauty? Pastor John describes God’s purposes for beauty and how we so often misuse it.
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Silent Women, Speaking Women

August 7, 2025 • 11 mins
Does the Bible say women should never teach anything anywhere? Pastor John traces and applies Paul’s argument from the created order.
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