Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

How Do We Prepare for the Second Coming? Oct 01, 2021

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We know from the New Testament that Jesus will return in power and glory. What can we do to prepare ourselves for that long-expected day?

You Don’t Need More Self-Love Sep 29, 2021

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Jesus’s command to love our neighbors as we love ourselves isn’t a call to raise our self-esteem. It’s a charge to seek others’ good in the same way we seek our own.

Should Couples Use Role-Play in the Bedroom? Sep 27, 2021

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When the glory of God grows dim in our eyes, bodily appetites become gods. When we lose sight of a big purpose for our lives, sexual urges become too big.

My Boyfriend Is Spiritually Lethargic — Should I Still Marry Him? Sep 24, 2021

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At what point should a Christian woman keep encouraging her spiritually lethargic boyfriend — and at what point should she call it off?

Does God Love Me? Sep 22, 2021

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When do we experience the love of God most deeply? Not when we get whatever we want, but when he does whatever it takes to satisfy us in himself.

How Do I Stop Rooting My Joy in My Circumstances? Sep 20, 2021

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We seem hardwired to be happiest when life goes well, and saddest when life goes poorly. How can we root our joy in Jesus instead of circumstances?

Should Rich Christians Downgrade Their Lifestyle? Sep 17, 2021

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Jesus and the apostles regularly warn against the dangers of wealth. So, should rich Christians take steps to downgrade their lifestyle?

Prayers That Work Sep 15, 2021

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Jesus promises spectacular responses to our prayers, but only if our desires are shaped by his word abiding within us.

How Do We Discern False Teachers? Sep 13, 2021

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The Bible repeatedly warns us against false teachers. But how can we actually identify them, especially if their ministry is mainly online?

John Piper’s 9/11 Radio Interview Sep 11, 2021

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On the morning after September 11, 2001, a radio station interviewed Pastor John about the day’s stunning and tragic attack. Listen to the 47-minute recording.