Light + Truth - Desiring God

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Divine Assurance Against Fear Oct 09, 2023

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How does God’s strength help us in our weakness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper holds out encouragement from Isaiah 41:1–13.

Spiritual Fuel for Courage Oct 06, 2023

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Scripture says that God’s gracious burden-bearing power is our spiritual fuel for courage. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this power in 1 Peter 5:1–11.

Boldness in a World of Compromise Oct 05, 2023

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What does God need to do within you to make you bold like the apostle Paul? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 to provide an answer to that question.

Life, Death, and Ultimate Gain Oct 04, 2023

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What might our lives look like if we valued Christ above all else? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores this all-important question from Philippians 1:19–21.

Give Without Fear Oct 03, 2023

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Sacrificial giving can be scary, so how can we give generously without succumbing to fear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to the wonderful promises of Luke 12:13–34 to answer that pivotal question.

Joyful in Loss Oct 02, 2023

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What is it that enables us, as Christians, to be joyful in loss? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 10:32–36 to explore the source of our unwavering joy.

Empowered to Live Boldly Sep 29, 2023

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The fear of man inevitably undermines assurance, so how does the gospel give us the confidence we need? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Proverbs 28:1 to show us how to cultivate Christian boldness.

Faithful Fearlessness Sep 28, 2023

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If courage is to be the core of everyday Christianity, how can we become bolder in our faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Philippians 1:12–30 to tackle that important question.

The Book Shapes the Reformation Sep 27, 2023

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In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Martin Luther’s understanding of the Scriptures helped shape the Protestant Reformation.

The Book Unleashes Worship Sep 26, 2023

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In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Martin Luther came to worship the God he had previously hated.