Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

Ten Reasons to Read the Bible Every Day Aug 14, 2020

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If we are going to grow up into maturity in Christ, we need to feast on Scripture — and not just here and there, but every day.

How Does Christ Change How I Work? Aug 12, 2020

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When you come to know Jesus Christ, something about everything in your life changes — including how you approach your vocation.

How Do I Lead Someone to Christ? Aug 10, 2020

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To lead someone to Christ is a spectacular gift from God. But what should you actually say and do in the moment?

Do We Need Extrabiblical Texts to Understand the Bible? Aug 07, 2020

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Extrabiblical sources can help fill in some details of our Bible study, but all the gold we need to mine for life and godliness is in our English Bibles.

Did God Save Me to Call Attention to Himself? Aug 05, 2020

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Over and over in the Bible, God says that he saves us in order to draw attention to himself. Why did God design salvation that way?

Are Christian Couples Required to Have Kids? Aug 03, 2020

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The Bible is clear that children are a gift from God. So is there any room for a Christian couple to decide not to have any?

Can a Christian Hedonist Get Depressed? Jul 31, 2020

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If we glorify God by enjoying him, how do we think about seasons of darkness in the Christian life, when joy seems far away?

How Do I Wait for God? Jul 29, 2020

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God works for those who wait for him. But what does it mean to wait for God?

John Piper Interviews J.I. Packer Jul 28, 2020

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In a 72-minute interview, John Piper and J.I. Packer discuss the Puritans, theology, the Christian life, and our heavenly hope.

How Do I Glorify God in My Daily Life? Jul 27, 2020

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God created us to glorify him by enjoying him forever. But how do we fulfill that purpose in the little things, in the small moments, in the day to day?