Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

What Does It Mean to Be Blessed? Sep 10, 2021

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The New Testament never pairs the blessing of God with material prosperity in this age. So, what does it really mean to be blessed?

The Power of Your Personal Testimony Sep 08, 2021

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Don’t be intimidated when people far smarter than you level arguments against Jesus. Your personal testimony has power to trump the most sophisticated arguments.

How Will Love Grow Cold in the End Times? Sep 06, 2021

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At the end of this age, “the love of many will grow cold.” What will such coldness look like — and how can we guard ourselves against it?

Did Christ Already Return? Sep 03, 2021

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Does Revelation suggest that Jesus already returned when Jerusalem was destroyed in AD 70 — and therefore that we should not wait for another coming?

We Become Like the Videos We Behold Sep 01, 2021

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For better or worse, we become what we behold. How should this truth affect our media consumption in the digital age?

What’s the Difference Between Sloth and Rest? Aug 30, 2021

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Both the sluggard and the diligent might take a nap on their day off. So, what distinguishes the laziness of the sluggard from the rest of the diligent?

God Never Runs Out Aug 27, 2021

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Everything in this world eventually runs out: money runs out, health runs out, pleasure runs out, time runs out. But God never runs out.

How Can I Make Daily Bible Reading Authentic? Aug 25, 2021

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How can we prevent Bible reading from becoming a lifeless routine? Pastor John offers three principles for authentic daily devotions.

How Can I Honor My Parents If I Don’t Respect Them? Aug 23, 2021

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God calls his people to show honor to everyone — but not for the same reasons, and not in the same ways.

Does Christ Rule the Nations Now? Aug 20, 2021

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If Christ has all authority in heaven and on earth, does he rule over the nations now? Or is he waiting to exercise his rule until his second coming?