Light + Truth
Desiring God
Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.
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Sep 8, 2023 • 21min
Fighting Bitterness
In this episode, John Piper explores the battle against bitterness and the role of unbelief. He shares personal experiences of overcoming anger through faith and memorization of scripture. The podcast also delves into the connection between forgiveness and faith, understanding trials, and the power of prayer for deliverance and healing.
Sep 7, 2023 • 23min
Fighting Envy
How do we fight envy when it begins to emerge in our hearts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Psalm 37:1–7.
Sep 6, 2023 • 24min
Fighting Lust
The podcast discusses the fight against lust, exploring its definition, features, and consequences. It emphasizes the importance of faith in combating lust and unbelief, as well as the distinction between different types of knowledge. The detrimental effects of lust on one's relationship with God are examined, with guidance provided on cultivating intimacy with Him and seeking deliverance from lust.
Sep 5, 2023 • 25min
Fighting Covetousness
How do we fight the unbelief of discontentment and covetousness? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 1 Timothy 6:6–12.
Sep 4, 2023 • 25min
Fighting Regret
Explore the detrimental effects of regret, the difference between repentance and regret, personal experiences with regret and making amends, strategies to fight regret including admitting regrets and making amends, and the forgiveness and sovereignty of God.
Sep 1, 2023 • 24min
Fighting Misplaced Shame
Why doesn’t shame ultimately succeed against God’s children? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from 2 Timothy 1:6–12.
Aug 31, 2023 • 24min
Fighting Anxiety
Explore how the Lord helps us conquer anxiety through strengthening our faith in His promises, resisting anxiety's negative effects, and battling unbelief. Discover the teachings of Jesus and Paul on not being anxious and trusting in God's provision for our needs. Take up the Bible, pray for the Spirit, and fight against anxiety.
Aug 30, 2023 • 24min
Fighting for Faith Together
Why must we fight together for faith in God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Hebrews 3:12–14.
Aug 29, 2023 • 23min
Fighting to Believe God’s Promises
How do faithful saints fight to believe God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:20–21.
Aug 28, 2023 • 24min
A Holy Vision of God
What would it mean to see the holiness of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Isaiah 6:1–8.
