Light + Truth - Desiring God

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The Christian Life Is a Quest for Joy Apr 17, 2026

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What are you really chasing in life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Isaiah 6:1–3 to show that only God himself can satisfy your restless heart.

Why God’s Wrath Is Not an Overreaction Apr 16, 2026

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Is hell an overreaction to human sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains why offending an infinitely glorious God is an infinitely heinous crime.

What Does God Save Us From? Apr 15, 2026

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If Christ did not alleviate your earthly struggles, would the gospel still be good news? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that rescue from God’s wrath is enough.

Other Sheep Are Out There, and Christ Will Have Them Apr 14, 2026

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How do you persevere when few seem to believe? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 10:16 to explain why gospel labor rests on a Shepherd who gathers his own.

Why God’s Sovereignty Fuels Missions Apr 13, 2026

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What makes missions unstoppable? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 10:16 to show how Christ’s certain purpose draws us into God’s global plan.

The Mission Waits for Martyrs Apr 10, 2026

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Why would God appoint martyrs? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how our suffering carries Christ’s saving work to those who have not heard.

If Christ Is Not Raised, Live Comfortably Apr 09, 2026

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If there’s no resurrection, should we just live for comfort? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows why normal comforts make sense if we have no hope.

Why God’s Love for Himself Is Good News for You Apr 08, 2026

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Why must God exalt himself to love you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:23 to show that your joy is only complete when God gives you God.

Why Christians Still Need the Gospel Apr 07, 2026

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Do we only need the gospel for the first steps of faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:8–15 to show why the gospel remains relevant for everyday obedience.

Faith Worth Thanking God For Apr 06, 2026

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Why does Paul thank God for the faith of the saints? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:8–15 to show why faith is a gift that directs all thanks to God.

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