Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

Seven Ways to Break Free from Misplaced Hope Jun 16, 2025

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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.

Are My Struggles Personal or Demonic? Jun 12, 2025

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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.

Is It Wrong to Get a Little Drunk Sometimes? Jun 09, 2025

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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.

Trusting God After Losing Everything Jun 05, 2025

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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?

When Your Best Years Are Behind You Jun 02, 2025

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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?

The Glorious Riches Awaiting You May 29, 2025

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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.

Restoring a Repentant Adulterer May 26, 2025

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How do churches decide when repentance is real, discipline is done, and someone removed from membership is ready to be restored?

Drawing Close to a Daughter Drifting from God May 22, 2025

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How can faithful parents maintain a meaningful relationship with a wayward child? Pastor John helps moms and dads walk wisely through the pain.

Why Didn’t Christ Come Sooner? May 19, 2025

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If the world was already fallen with Adam and utterly corrupt at the flood, why did God wait thousands of years before sending Jesus?

Seven Anchors That Hold When Tragedy Hits May 15, 2025

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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.