Ask Pastor John
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Channels · All Sermons · Pastors
Older episodes
- 625If God Desires All to Be Saved, Why Aren’t They?God “desires all people to be saved,” Paul tells us — but clearly not all people are saved. Does this mean God cannot do what he wants to do?
- 626Should We Despise the Vile — or Love Them?In Psalm 15, David tells us to despise the vile; in Matthew 5, Jesus tells us to love them. How can we do both?
- 627The Gospel’s War Against Our Fears and InsecuritiesIn the face of every fear and insecurity, the gospel says, “In Christ, God is for you — always and forever, with all of his heart and soul. So what can man do to you?”
- 628Overcoming FearIf God has really given us “a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control,” then why do we still struggle with fear and anxiety?
- 629Does My Sexual Past Disqualify Me from Pastoring?If a man has a history of fornication, is he disqualified from the office of pastor — or can he still be considered “the husband of one wife”?
- 630Why Did Jesus Use Spit and Mud to Heal?Jesus could have healed the man born blind with a simple command; instead, he used spit and mud. Why?
- 631Should the World Like Us or Hate Us?Jesus promised that his followers would be “hated by all,” but Paul said pastors must be “well thought of by outsiders.” So should the world like us or hate us?
- 632Caring for Families with Cross-Dressing ChildrenShould parents allow children to cross-dress? Pastor John explains why this cuts across the grain of God-created reality and how to offer counsel to Christian parents.
- 633Our Joyful DutyAt the core of Christian Hedonism is the glorious reality that the duty God requires of us is the path to our greatest joy.
- 634Should Men Still Pray with Lifted Hands?Paul desired that “in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands.” Should men in the church today still lift their hands when they pray?
- 635Can I Be Saved If I Never Evangelize?Will a professing Christian go to hell if he never shares the gospel? Pastor John gets to the heart and offers practical suggestions for growing in evangelism.
- 636What Makes You Happiest?What is the deepest source of your joy — what God gives to you, or who God is for you?
- 637‘Nothing Is to Be Rejected’ — Including Pot?“Nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,” Paul says. So can Christians enjoy pot if they thank God for it?
- 638The Path from Orthodoxy to Demon TheologyThe movement from orthodoxy to demon theology happens sometimes slowly and sometimes suddenly — but always because love for Christ has grown cold.
- 639The Hardest Act in Parenting TeensHeadship calls a man to put away his anger and initiate reconciliation — no matter how much of the fault lies with his wife or with his children.
- 640A Beautiful Savior for the UnattractiveIf we are going to find lasting satisfaction in the beauty of Christ, despite the pain of rejection, four massive changes need to happen in our hearts.
- 641Nicotine, Amphetamines, and Holy ConcentrationGod does not give us a list of foods and drinks we can and cannot consume. Instead, he gives us his words and his Spirit to shape how we see all of life.
- 642Five Ways to Find WisdomIn the midst of a busy life, how can we find the time to read great Christian books? We might begin by setting aside just fifteen minutes a day.
- 643Popular Blunders About Christ’s ReturnDiscussions of the second coming often spiral into speculation — or misconception. Pastor John explains five mistaken beliefs about Christ’s return.
- 644Death Can Only Make Me Better: Remembering Tim Keller (1950–2023)On May 19, 2023, Tim Keller entered the reward of his Master. In this special episode of Ask Pastor John, Tony Reinke shares a sermon clip from Dr. Keller on the joy of God in the face of cancer.
- 645Go to Work, Go to Church — Christ Is Coming Back!Throughout the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles draw some profound connections between the glorious second coming and our ordinary everyday lives.
- 646Upcoming Changes to APJTony Reinke shares two upcoming changes to ‘Ask Pastor John’ in light of a brand-new John Piper sermon podcast called ‘Light + Truth.’
- 647Why God Wills Suffering for the Children He LovesIf we’re going to rejoice in even the worst circumstances, then we need clear and strong reasons for why God wills suffering for the children he loves.
- 648The Joy of Jesus’s ReturnWhen Jesus returns, he will magnify the radiance of his glory by multiplying our own joy in that glory. We will happily marvel, and he will forever shine.
Get the Pray app
Keep listening to Ask Pastor John on your phone, and pick up where you left off.
