Light + Truth - Desiring God

Latest Episodes:

How God Helps Us Suffer May 01, 2026

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How do we pray when suffering hides God’s will? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit intercedes for us.

Not Worth Comparing Apr 30, 2026

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How can we endure deep suffering without despair? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:18 how the glory ahead far outweighs today’s pains.

Killing Sin by the Spirit Apr 29, 2026

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What kills sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Romans 8:13 that the Spirit flows with power as the word is heard and heeded.

When the Spirit Frees Us to Love Apr 28, 2026

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What turns forgiven sinners into sacrificial servants? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to show how the Spirit’s power yields a life of love.

Justified First, Then Made Holy Apr 27, 2026

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Does obedience secure your right standing with God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to explain why pardon comes before progress.

‘No Condemnation’ Means God Is for You Apr 24, 2026

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When pain hits, do you assume God is against you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show that “no condemnation” means God is unfailingly for you.

The Final Verdict Has Already Been Spoken Apr 23, 2026

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For those in Christ, acceptance before God is certain. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show how being in Christ means no condemnation now and forever.

The Glory We Exchanged — and the Righteousness God Gives Apr 22, 2026

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What makes our guilt so serious before God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:23–26 to show how rejecting God’s glory required the cross.

Kill Sin with Promises Apr 21, 2026

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Why does sheer resolve fail against temptation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:13 to show how the Spirit uses promises to defeat sin.

You Can’t Out-Give God Apr 20, 2026

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Why are you tempted toward self-pity when obedience proves costly? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 19:29 to show Christ himself repays every sacrifice.