Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
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Oct 23, 2020 • 13min

How Do We Raise Kids Who Are Not Naive or Cynical?

As Christians, we aspire to live out the paradox of brokenhearted boldness. But how do we teach and model this attitude for our kids?
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Oct 21, 2020 • 10min

How Did God Call Me to Himself?

From our perspective, coming to Jesus Christ feels like placing our faith in him. But God himself enabled and awakened that faith in us.
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Oct 19, 2020 • 12min

I’m Obsessed with My Appearance — How Can I Stop?

We know outward beauty is insignificant compared to inward beauty. But what should we do if we still feel insecure about our looks?
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Oct 16, 2020 • 11min

Are Our Standards for Sexual Purity Too High for Pastors?

Is faultless chastity an appropriate standard for pastors, or are our expectations simply too high?
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Oct 14, 2020 • 17min

My Suffering Feels Meaningless — What Can I Do?

Sometimes pain seems meaningless, but in Christ, every millisecond of your suffering is producing for you an eternal weight of glory.
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Oct 12, 2020 • 10min

How Can I Love God More Than My Boyfriend?

As a couple’s affection for one another deepens, how can they make sure they are loving God more than each other?
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Oct 9, 2020 • 11min

Is My Suffering a Correction for Sin?

When trials come, how can I know whether God is calling me to patiently endure, or whether he wants me to repent of a specific sin?
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Oct 7, 2020 • 13min

How Do We Get Tricked into Sinning?

When we obey sin, we obey a liar, a deceiver, a murderer. Sin is a slave master who tricks his subjects into eternal death.
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Oct 5, 2020 • 11min

Why Did Demons Ask Jesus for Pigs?

When Jesus comes, he brings deliverance, freedom, grace, and power. But some people prefer what life is like without him.
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Oct 2, 2020 • 13min

Why Do I Need to Read the Bible When We Have Bible Teachers Online?

Today more than ever, Christians have access to a wealth of faithful Bible teaching online. So, why do we need to read the Bible for ourselves?

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