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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Sep 19, 2014 • 8min
Should I Commit to One Church?
Pastor John shares five passages in Scripture to explain why Christians belong in accountable, local church communities.

Sep 18, 2014 • 9min
Do I Need to Repent If Christ Died for All My Sins?
Jesus has paid for the sins of believers once for all, but in this life, Christians still sin. What then is the role of confession and repentance in the Christian life?

Sep 17, 2014 • 6min
Lust: More Dangerous Than Nuclear Holocaust
Do you see lust as more deadly, more disastrous, than nuclear war? The Bible has a few reasons why you should.

Sep 16, 2014 • 8min
Apple, Subaru, Target — Should We Buy from Promoters of Sin?
For now, buying products from Apple, Subaru, and Target is not linked so tightly to endorsing sin that we should boycott them.

Sep 15, 2014 • 9min
Handling Post-Sermon Blues
Pastor John offers counsel to pastors who find themselves discouraged on Monday mornings. What should pastors do when facing the blues?

Sep 12, 2014 • 8min
Is $75 Too Much for a Bible?
Pastor John shares six reasons why expensive Bibles like the Bibliotheca Bible will not become the norm despite their elegance.

Sep 11, 2014 • 9min
John Piper’s Message to Ray Rice
In this special episode, Pastor John addresses how complementarian Christians can respond to recent events surround former NFL player Ray Rice.

Sep 11, 2014 • 10min
Explain Your Title ‘Pastor Emeritus’
Pastor John explains the freedoms, restrictions, and joys of a pastor emeritus covenant — one that he wrote.

Sep 10, 2014 • 4min
Lust Defined
Lust takes a good gift from God and strips it of regard for God's holiness and honor toward his image-bearers.

Sep 9, 2014 • 10min
Should We Side with Israel or Palestine?
The podcast explores the proper response for Christians to the conflict between Israel and Palestine, emphasizing the importance of proclaiming the gospel for long-term peace and justice. It discusses the biblical concept of Israel as God's chosen people and their connection to the disputed land. The chapter also delves into the theme of hardening within Israel and God's ultimate plan of redemption, urging both Palestinians and Jews to believe in Jesus and prioritize compassionate public justice.


