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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Apr 7, 2023 • 15min
If 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?

Apr 5, 2023 • 12min
Christ’s Plan for the Globe — and You
Christ’s global purpose to ransom people from every tribe and tongue can be summed up in his words, “I have other sheep. I must bring them also.”

Apr 3, 2023 • 14min
Is Work a Blessing or a Curse?
God gave work as a blessing in the beginning, but we live now on the other side of the fall. So is our work today a blessing or a curse?

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Mar 31, 2023 • 14min
Best Commentaries on the Whole Bible
Alongside his personal study of Scripture, what whole-Bible commentaries has Pastor John found most helpful over the years?

Mar 29, 2023 • 10min
How Do I Find My Identity?
If you want to settle the question of personal identity, don’t ask “Who am I?” Ask, “Whose am I?”

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Mar 27, 2023 • 14min
Can Satan Put Thoughts into Our Heads?
We know the devil can tempt us and attack us and try to deceive us, but can he put thoughts into our heads?

Mar 24, 2023 • 14min
Does God Read Every Thought?
At every moment, God knows the thoughts and intentions of every human heart. Pastor John explores six vast implications of this foundational truth.

Mar 22, 2023 • 13min
John Piper’s Conversion Story
The podcast shares a compelling conversion story, highlighting early faith experiences in Fort Lauderdale. It emphasizes the transformative power of solitude and the Scriptures, triggered by a life-changing hospital experience. A journey of faith emerges, revealing how the book of Romans influenced the speaker's calling to pastoral ministry. Key moments of revelation and a deep desire to proclaim God's sovereignty illustrate the profound impact of Scripture on personal transformation.

Mar 20, 2023 • 13min
How to Glorify God in Business Success
How can a Christian business leader speak about his success in a way that makes God, not him, look great?

Mar 17, 2023 • 14min
Is Venting the Same as Complaining?
Is there really a difference between complaining about our problems and venting about them — or are we just kidding ourselves?


