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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Mar 12, 2021 • 13min
How Can We Know God?
Before we can ask who God is, we need to know where to find the answer. Where can we go to learn the truth about who God reveals himself to be?

Mar 10, 2021 • 12min
The Courage We Need for Mission
God’s providence isn’t an obstacle to evangelism and missions. It is, instead, our only hope to see the good news of the gospel reach all nations.

Mar 8, 2021 • 13min
Do We Dishonor God by Neglecting His Gifts?
We dishonor God when we love the gifts more than the Giver. But we also dishonor him when we forget all the gifts he has given.

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Mar 6, 2021 • 1h 26min
John Piper’s Big Book on the Providence of God
Celebrate the release of a significant new book on God's providence in an engaging interview. Dive into the challenges of writing about divine sovereignty and the personal growth it can inspire. Explore how assumptions shape biblical interpretation, and the intricate balance between sovereignty and free will. Delve into the relationship between God’s control and natural evils, examining faith amidst suffering. Finally, embrace the complexities of divine providence with heartfelt reflections and a prayer for spiritual growth.

Mar 5, 2021 • 11min
Why Did Jesus Choose Judas?
If Jesus knew that Judas would betray him in the end, why did Jesus choose Judas as a disciple to begin with?

Mar 3, 2021 • 13min
Finding the Confidence to Pray
The doctrine of God’s all-governing providence is not a problem for our prayers. It is our only hope for our prayers coming to pass.

Mar 1, 2021 • 11min
I’m Likely Going to Prison — Now What?
Where is God when I face life-changing consequences for my sin? Can he really work for my good, even in a punishment as severe as prison?

Feb 26, 2021 • 11min
Should I Ever Pursue My Dreams?
Can we pursue our own dreams while also obeying God? Or do we need to give up our dreams in order to follow what Jesus is really calling us to?

Feb 24, 2021 • 11min
Protected from False Teaching
Joyful faith in the all-governing providence of God immunizes us against false teaching that exalts man and detracts from the glory due to God alone.

Feb 22, 2021 • 11min
Who Wrote the Bible?
The question “Who wrote the Bible?” has a double answer: God and man. Humans held the quill, but God ultimately inspired their words.


