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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Jun 10, 2022 • 14min
Counsel for Wives with Harsh Husbands
“Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them,” Paul writes. But what can a wife do if she finds herself with a harsh man?

Jun 8, 2022 • 18min
Eight Essentials for Christian Living
How does God bring us from the grace of new birth to the glory of heaven? Pastor John explains eight essentials for Christian living from 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12.

Jun 6, 2022 • 13min
Did Jesus Tell Us to Give to Every Panhandler?
Jesus tells us to give to those who ask, but Paul warns the church against giving to the lazy. How might we apply these teachings when we meet a panhandler?

Jun 3, 2022 • 12min
Did Jesus Disregard the Sacrificial System?
If there is no forgiveness without shed blood, how could Jesus forgive sins apart from the sacrificial system and prior to his own death?

Jun 1, 2022 • 17min
Prayer in the Age of Global Hate
In an age of hate, Christians testify to God’s grace by praying for all kinds of people: high and low, white and black, Democrat and Republican, friend and enemy.

May 30, 2022 • 12min
How Will I Find My Ministry Calling?
When God grants us a ministry, does his leading come to us through internal impulses, external affirmation, or some combination of the two?

May 27, 2022 • 13min
Should We Pray for Unbelievers or for Evangelists?
Does Scripture ever command us to pray for unbelievers, or does it only command us to pray for the evangelists who speak to them?

May 25, 2022 • 12min
The Easiest Step of Love
Prayer is the easiest step of love, and it is also the most powerful. God can do far more for others in response to our prayers than we could ever do on our own.

May 23, 2022 • 14min
Have I Sinned If I Fall Short of Excellence at Work?
God is honored when we do our jobs with technical excellence, and he is also honored when we give ourselves to the kinds of excellence that cannot be measured.

May 20, 2022 • 13min
How Do I Not Provoke My Children?
Exploring how fathers can require obedience from their children without discouraging them, the podcast offers insights on pitfalls to avoid. Emphasizing the importance of nurturing and guiding children with compassion and wisdom, the discussion highlights effective parenting strategies for cultivating obedience through love and forgiveness.


