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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Nov 8, 2019 • 12min
Why Does the Bible Stress the Power of Jesus’s Name?
The Bible stresses repeatedly the power and greatness of Jesus’s name. But why does it emphasize his name, and not just his person?

Nov 6, 2019 • 8min
‘I Don’t Believe in Christ — Why Is Faith So Hard?’
If Jesus promises that his yoke is easy and his burden light, then why do some people struggle so much to put their faith in him?

Nov 4, 2019 • 12min
When Has My Career Become My Idol?
Exploring when diligence in one's career crosses the line into idolatry, the podcast discusses the thin balance between dedication and worship. It delves into the shift from positive to negative meanings in biblical concepts, navigating the challenges of career idolatry, and understanding the relationship between works, faith, and grace.

Nov 1, 2019 • 11min
Advice for Christians Who Work Sundays
If your job requires you to work on Sundays, how do you honor the Lord’s Day? Pastor John offers three pieces of counsel.

Oct 30, 2019 • 13min
What Did the Reformation Give Us?
Every Protestant owes a debt of gratitude to the Reformers, especially for one of their most precious gifts to us: expository exultation.

Oct 28, 2019 • 13min
Should We Stop Reading Dead White Guys?
Christians should judge a book not by the color of its author or the number of its century, but by the God-exalting or God-ignoring content of its pages.

Oct 25, 2019 • 10min
Should Anyone Say, ‘I Am of Calvin’?
As we sit under preaching in our churches, what matters most is not how eloquent the teacher is, but how much truth shines forth in his content.

Oct 23, 2019 • 12min
What Makes a Sermon Good?
Sermons are more than a transfer of facts and stories. They are a part of worship that God uses to work miracles in both the preacher and the people.

Oct 21, 2019 • 14min
Should Stay-at-Home Moms Take a Day Off?
With all the demands on our time, how can young families pace themselves to run the marathon of life without burning out halfway through?

Oct 18, 2019 • 11min
Are God’s Providence and God’s Sovereignty the Same?
God’s sovereignty is his right and power to do whatever he pleases. God’s providence is his wise and purposeful sovereignty.


