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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Mar 27, 2019 • 11min
He Killed His Wife and Children — Can He Really Be Forgiven?
Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters. A few months into his prison sentence, he said he found God. Can he really be forgiven?

Mar 25, 2019 • 11min
Does the Old Testament Alienate the Disabled?
In the Old Testament, the disabled were excluded from the holy place. In the New Testament, Jesus touched and healed the disabled. Why the difference?

Mar 22, 2019 • 13min
Why Does God Choose Some and Not Others?
God could have chosen all to inherit eternal life, but he didn’t. So why would God choose some and not choose others?

Mar 20, 2019 • 14min
Money, Mardi Gras, and Something Far Better: Stories from South America
Dozens of countries are experiencing a resurgence of biblical Christianity. Pastor John shares several stories from his recent trip to Brazil and Argentina.

Mar 8, 2019 • 1h 6min
How Do I Resist Smartphone Overuse?
Your smartphone is changing you, whether you realize it or not. Tony Reinke explains the costs of smartphone overuse, and how we can resist.

Feb 27, 2019 • 11min
Can a Coin Flip Reveal God’s Will for My Life?
Making a decision with a coin flip glorifies chance. But making a decision from a renewed mind glorifies God.

Feb 25, 2019 • 10min
My Girlfriend Affirms Homosexual Love — Is This a Deal-Breaker?
The discussion delves into the complexities of differing beliefs in relationships, focusing on the affirmation of homosexual love. It highlights how fundamental disagreements can disrupt harmony and affect co-parenting. The exploration of moral convictions emphasizes the importance of shared values, particularly regarding biblical authority, and the potential impact on a relationship’s stability. Ultimately, it presents a thoughtful consideration of what constitutes deal-breakers in partnerships.

Feb 22, 2019 • 8min
What Does Jesus Mean by ‘I Never Knew You’?
When Jesus says, “I never knew you,” he means, “I don’t recognize you as my disciple, as my follower. You are a spiritual stranger to me.”

Feb 20, 2019 • 9min
My Husband Is Passive — What Can I Do?
God may use you to change your spouse. But if you press in to him, no matter how disappointed you are in marriage, he will certainly change you.

Feb 18, 2019 • 9min
How Do I Break My Entertainment Addiction?
As God’s child, you are not enslaved to entertainment or anything else. Christ has purchased a way out for you.


