Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

Am I Overusing Bible Commentaries? Dec 26, 2024

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God gives the church teachers, including Bible commentators, to help us understand his word. But how can we tell if we’re relying on commentaries too much?

Does Christmas Bring Peace or War? Dec 23, 2024

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At Christmas, Jesus came to bring God-exalting happiness through peace with God — and merciful warfare against everything that destroys such happiness.

The God over Geopolitics Dec 19, 2024

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In his infinite wisdom, righteousness, and power, God designs even the deeds of evil kings for the good of his people and the glory of his name.

How Does God Deliver Me from Pain by Pain? Dec 16, 2024

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Sometimes God delivers us from affliction through affliction. But what kinds of affliction does he use — and how can we know when he does so?

Every Gift Points Us to Christ Dec 12, 2024

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How can we know that we love God more than his gifts, especially during the Christmas season? Pastor John unlocks the answer with two keys.

Will I Suffer My Singleness Forever? Dec 09, 2024

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Single Christians may be tempted to despair over missing the experience of marital love. But God himself will see to it that our joy is eternally full in Christ.

On Creepy, Darker Media Dec 05, 2024

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Since the Bible calls Christians children of light, should darkness and violence have any place in the stories we create?

On So-Called ‘Gender Pronoun Hospitality’ Dec 02, 2024

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Should Christians show so-called “gender pronoun hospitality”? Pastor John shares practical ways to speak the truth in love with those confused about their sexuality.

Christian Thankfulness: What It Is (and Isn’t) Nov 28, 2024

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What is Christian thankfulness? Pastor John commends the power of a heart filled with gratitude to the Giver of every good gift.

‘Help, I’m Struggling to Believe Anything Is True’ Nov 25, 2024

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When we continually struggle with doubts and unbelief, how can we know what is true? How can we believe that truth even exists?