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
The Freedom That Kills Regret
5/25/2026
True freedom means our desires align with God’s; we want what he wants. Pastor John answers three questions from Galatians about Christian liberty.
Duration:00:10:11
The God Over Dice
5/21/2026
What do we mean when we say God is sovereign? Pastor John traces God’s sovereignty throughout the Bible and draws out two big, soul-steadying truths.
Duration:00:13:25
Don’t Wait for the Pain to Stop
5/18/2026
We don’t need to wait for painful seasons to end before we feel joy again. By God’s grace, we can hold sorrow and joy in the very same heart.
Duration:00:13:07
Why Your Mind Cannot Die
5/14/2026
If consciousness is part of the soul, what are the implications when the brain degrades and dies? Pastor John speaks to consciousness in both life and death.
Duration:00:16:31
When Obedience Is Evil
5/11/2026
How should Christians respond when an authority asks them to sin? Pastor John encourages believers to respect earthly institutions without compromising God’s word.
Duration:00:12:26
Delighting in a Holy God
5/7/2026
God’s children are set apart as saints, given the privilege of sharing in Christ’s moral beauty. Pastor John explains how God’s holiness draws us to him.
Duration:00:14:01
Suffering for Joy
5/4/2026
Christianity isn’t a fix for all suffering in this life — but it does offer unshakable joy in trials and immediate relief from the deepest of pains.
Duration:00:13:32
Ten Seconds After You Die
4/30/2026
Do the souls of believers “sleep” in the grave after death, or do they go to be with the Lord? Pastor John explains the logic of the resurrection.
Duration:00:12:10
Don’t Let Her Die Before You Say This
4/27/2026
How can we show Christ’s love to a dying, unbelieving loved one? Pastor John shares ten ways believers can embody God’s love.
Duration:00:09:33
Fur Babies and Pet Stewardship
4/23/2026
How should Christians steward pets? Pastor John offers guidance for enjoying animals without treating their companionship like human companionship.
Duration:00:13:38
Wasted Talents
4/20/2026
Without Christ-exalting love, spiritual gifts serve as self-promotion — even when they produce powerful results.
Duration:00:10:35
Where AI Fails
4/16/2026
How important are emotions in the Christian life? Pastor John looks to AI and suffering to clarify the essence of what makes us unique as human beings.
Duration:00:13:45
Long Sorrows Set the Stage
4/13/2026
In Scripture, long periods of suffering and pain serve as a backdrop for God’s great kindness. Pastor John offers three reasons for long sorrows.
Duration:00:12:11
The Bondage of Singleness
4/9/2026
What does true freedom look like in the Christian life? Pastor John describes the apostle Paul’s burden for both single and married believers.
Duration:00:13:53
Sex Is Worship
4/6/2026
If sex outside of marriage doesn’t hurt anyone, why does Scripture call it sin? Pastor John unfolds the spiritual significance of sex from 1 Corinthians 6.
Duration:00:12:48
The Wrong Kind of Cross-Centered
4/2/2026
Should every sermon make a beeline to the cross? Pastor John traces the pattern of the New Testament from the death of Christ to the holiness of Christians.
Duration:00:13:12
Will You Be Happy in a Million Years?
3/30/2026
Eternity with God can sound too good to be true — even impossible. Will heaven really never end? And if not, will we still be happy after a million years?
Duration:00:15:54
Made Lonely by Holiness
3/26/2026
How should we respond when friends embrace worldly entertainment? Pastor John offers encouragement for when personal convictions lead to loneliness.
Duration:00:11:48
Dying to Live
3/23/2026
How do we present ourselves to God “as a living sacrifice”? Pastor John applies Romans 12:1–2 to believers’ daily lives.
Duration:00:13:30
Stop Waiting for a Sign
3/19/2026
Should all believers assume they are called to missions? Pastor John provides seven factors to direct a desire for ministry at home or abroad.
Duration:00:13:19