Light + Truth - Desiring God

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When God Sees May 31, 2024

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What hope does God’s providence provide in tragedy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Genesis 22:9–14 to show how we can say both that God is love and that he rules a world filled with pain.

Dependence Through Depression May 30, 2024

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What can we do when we feel paralyzed by depression? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper finds encouragement from how Charles Spurgeon navigated his own lifelong battle.

Spurgeon the Preacher May 29, 2024

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How did Charles Spurgeon continue to preach through deep suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper surveys Spurgeon’s life for clues to his perseverance.

Sustaining Joy in Christ May 28, 2024

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How can we maintain joy when life is hard? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shares several biblical strategies to help us fight against joylessness.

Cultivating Joy May 27, 2024

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How do you fight for joy when you feel overwhelmed with discouragement? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 42 for a look at how David dealt with his downcast soul.

Gutsy Guilt May 24, 2024

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How can we fight sin when we feel weighed down by our own failure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Micah 7 to show how a justified sinner fights for joy in Christ.

Deepening Our Joy in Jesus May 23, 2024

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If joy in God is a supernatural gift, how can we deepen it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that we fight for joy by resting in the right place.

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness May 22, 2024

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What can awaken fresh longing within us to know and enjoy God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper walks through key Scriptures to help us overcome our spiritual dryness.

What Is God-Centered Joy? May 21, 2024

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What is the joy that will truly satisfy us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens the Scriptures to lead us to God-centered joy.

God’s Global Mission May 20, 2024

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When we pray, “Your kingdom come,” what are we asking God to do? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that the Lord’s Prayer is a call for God to rescue people from every nation.