Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

Is Technology Holy or Worldly? Jan 25, 2022

Show notes

How can Christians live faithfully in the day of Big Tech? In ‘God, Technology, and the Christian Life,’ Tony Reinke explores God’s relationship to the innovations of our age.

Did Bathsheba Sin with David? Jan 24, 2022

Show notes

Does the story of David and Bathsheba suggest that Bathsheba was a willing partner in his adultery, or that David took her against her will?

I Enjoy Being Alone — Is That Unloving? Jan 21, 2022

Show notes

God made some Christians to enjoy spending a lot of time alone. But what makes the difference between a Christian loner and a self-centered loner?

When Life Shrinks to the Size of Our Problems Jan 19, 2022

Show notes

The God of the universe cares about every problem you have, no matter how small. And he wants to draw you up into purposes far greater than your problems.

How the Lottery Preys on the Poor Jan 17, 2022

Show notes

Pull-tabs and scratch games incentivize risky, destructive behaviors, especially among those who can least afford to play.

I Have Multiple Disabilities — How Do I Not Waste My Life? Jan 14, 2022

Show notes

What might it look like for a Christian with significant disabilities to live a productive, spiritually fruitful, God-glorifying life?

Should I Become a Preacher? Jan 12, 2022

Show notes

Should I become a preacher? Pastor John’s own road to the pastorate shows that God often makes preachers in unexpected ways.

Should I Leave an Inheritance for My Children? Jan 10, 2022

Show notes

If Scripture doesn’t obligate parents to leave a financial inheritance to their children, how might Christians decide what to do with their money?

Why Does God Hide Himself from Christians? Jan 07, 2022

Show notes

God will never leave or forsake his children. But for our lasting good, he may sometimes hide his face and allow us to walk through seasons of darkness.

Let God’s Word Dwell in You Richly This Year Jan 05, 2022

Show notes

When we memorize and meditate on God’s word, we create a deep, transforming connection between the Bible, our minds, and our hearts.