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John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Aug 14, 2020 • 12min
Ten Reasons to Read the Bible Every Day
Discover the transformative power of daily Bible reading. This enlightening discussion highlights ten crucial reasons why engaging with Scripture is essential for spiritual growth. It emphasizes how regular reading fosters resilience, deepens faith, and builds a strong foundation for new believers. Learn how meditation and memorization can enhance your connection to the text, providing essential spiritual nourishment. Dive into the importance of making Scripture a daily priority in your Christian journey.

Aug 12, 2020 • 11min
How Does Christ Change How I Work?
When you come to know Jesus Christ, something about everything in your life changes — including how you approach your vocation.

Aug 10, 2020 • 15min
How Do I Lead Someone to Christ?
To lead someone to Christ is a spectacular gift from God. But what should you actually say and do in the moment?

Aug 7, 2020 • 11min
Do We Need Extrabiblical Texts to Understand the Bible?
Extrabiblical sources can help fill in some details of our Bible study, but all the gold we need to mine for life and godliness is in our English Bibles.

Aug 5, 2020 • 8min
Did God Save Me to Call Attention to Himself?
Over and over in the Bible, God says that he saves us in order to draw attention to himself. Why did God design salvation that way?

Aug 3, 2020 • 13min
Are Christian Couples Required to Have Kids?
The Bible is clear that children are a gift from God. So is there any room for a Christian couple to decide not to have any?

Jul 31, 2020 • 12min
Can a Christian Hedonist Get Depressed?
If we glorify God by enjoying him, how do we think about seasons of darkness in the Christian life, when joy seems far away?

Jul 29, 2020 • 13min
How Do I Wait for God?
God works for those who wait for him. But what does it mean to wait for God?

Jul 28, 2020 • 1h 16min
John Piper Interviews J.I. Packer
In a 72-minute interview, John Piper and J.I. Packer discuss the Puritans, theology, the Christian life, and our heavenly hope.

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Jul 27, 2020 • 12min
How Do I Glorify God in My Daily Life?
God created us to glorify him by enjoying him forever. But how do we fulfill that purpose in the little things, in the small moments, in the day to day?


