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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Sep 24, 2018 • 10min
What Part Does God Play in Positive Social Change?
When good happens in society — a government is fixed, slavery is abolished, or minorities are given equality — is God secretly at work?

Sep 21, 2018 • 10min
Should I Attend the Wedding of a Couple Already Living Together?
Whether we attend the wedding of a couple living together or decide to stay home, we are saying something. So what exactly should we say?

Sep 19, 2018 • 12min
How Do I Teach ‘Christian Hedonism’ to My Kids?
Children don’t need to use the label “Christian Hedonism,” but parents can help them grasp what it means to be happy in God.

Sep 17, 2018 • 9min
Should I Ever Take an Action I Don’t ‘Have Peace’ About?
Peace and calm are not the only factors in determining what we should do. Pastor John explains what else should govern our decisions.

Sep 14, 2018 • 13min
Five Ways Jesus Changes Our Relationship to the Old Testament
How do Christians know which Old Testament laws apply to them? Pastor John explains five ways Jesus shapes our approach to the Old Testament.

Sep 12, 2018 • 11min
What Is the Place of Faith in My Unanswered Prayers?
When God consistently answers prayers with “no,” many of us wonder if our faith is the problem. So what role does faith play in unanswered prayers?

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Sep 10, 2018 • 16min
What Hope Does God Offer in My Depression?
Exploring depression from a Christian perspective and finding hope and a Christ-centered turnaround. Scriptures highlight the significance of waiting for God and experiencing gutsy guilt. Confidence and hope for sinners justified by God. Finding hope and healing in God's promises. Restoring joy and life in the midst of depression.

Sep 7, 2018 • 10min
Ministering Without R.C. Sproul
R.C. Sproul went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2017. Burk Parsons shares what it’s like to live and minister without him.

Sep 5, 2018 • 13min
Real Sermons Are Not Lectures or Moral Stories
Pastors are not merely teachers or lecturers. They are shepherds to needy sheep. Burk Parsons describes the kind of sermons a shepherd should give.

Sep 3, 2018 • 12min
How Do I Feed My Joy in Jesus Every Morning?
If Christ is not our supreme treasure, something else will gladly take his place. So how do we preserve our joy in God through the day?


