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Pastime

Ask Pastor John

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

Oct 08 2026 | 00:12:48

Loving our spouses for better or worse includes loving them through their spiritual apathy. Pastor John gives ten encouragements for the weary.

Oct 05 2026 | 00:12:25

When someone confronts you wrongly, should you apologize? Pastor John encourages humility and reconciliation without giving in to emotional manipulation.

Oct 01 2026 | 00:14:04

Did Jesus preach the gospel before his death and resurrection? Pastor John calls us to a deeper understanding of God as Creator and King, and Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Sep 28 2026 | 00:11:52

How can we witness to those who just want a quick fix? Pastor John presses home the shocking reality of eternity and the astounding love of Jesus.

Sep 24 2026 | 00:11:32

Can a disabled mother model the Proverbs 31 woman? Pastor John describes the gift of a heart that hopes in God’s steadfast love.

Sep 21 2026 | 00:13:28

Rigorous exposition isn’t at odds with engaging preaching. Pastor John encourages pastors to work for creativity when technical, abstract sermons feel easier.

Sep 17 2026 | 00:12:55

Gathering with other Christians is a crucial way to encourage and be encouraged in Christ. But do we really need to gather every week?

Sep 14 2026 | 00:13:01

Jesus endured unspeakable agony at the cross. Pastor John marvels at the force of his love sustained by expectant joy.

Sep 10 2026 | 00:12:35

Is the Bible accessible only to readers with a high IQ? Pastor John reframes biblical maturity as a moral issue centered on our obedience, not our intellect.

Sep 03 2026 | 00:11:26

Did Jesus demean the Canaanite woman he called a dog? Pastor John explains how Jesus’s test revealed her great faith — and her adoption as one of God’s own.

Aug 31 2026 | 00:13:58

Why should we follow Jesus when life seems easier without him? Pastor John responds to a man questioning the cost of daily obedience.

Aug 27 2026 | 00:12:17

Deep suffering can drive us away from true hope and comfort. But our Father waits to gather us back to himself.

Aug 24 2026 | 00:14:42

Does eternal punishment in hell bring God glory? Pastor John challenges the rejection of God’s judgment by pointing to his unmerited mercies and perfect righteousness.

Aug 20 2026 | 00:13:51

Why does evangelism matter when God has chosen whom he will save? Pastor John unpacks and rejoices in our role as God’s instruments.

Aug 17 2026 | 00:14:09

How can Christians avoid placing a relationship or hobby over a desire for God? Pastor John calls us to let earthly delights turn us Godward.

Aug 13 2026 | 00:10:00

Are selfies a sign of the end times? Pastor John looks beyond smartphones and social media to our society’s desire for deep satisfaction.

Aug 10 2026 | 00:14:11

Can past sins separate us from the love of God? Pastor John offers hope in God’s promised forgiveness for believers wrestling with crippling shame.

Aug 06 2026 | 00:14:24

At Jesus’s last breath, a crowd of saints rose from their tombs in Jerusalem. Pastor John offers six reasons Matthew’s Gospel includes this event.

Aug 03 2026 | 00:13:52

What’s the relationship between our good deeds and God’s reward? When he empowers us to obey him, he loves to celebrate the beauty of his grace.

Jul 30 2026 | 00:15:12

How does God intend for us to deal with tragedy in the news? Pastor John offers six reasons why suffering should drive us to repentance and action.

Jul 27 2026 | 00:10:11

How do we respond when an employer expects us to compromise the truth? Pastor John offers counsel for keeping an uncompromised faith in the workplace.

Jul 23 2026 | 00:13:49

How can we fight anxiety through financial panic and stress? Pastor John offers five truths about God’s character to calm our hearts and minds.

Jul 20 2026 | 00:12:17

How would we use our time if Christ were coming back tonight? Pastor John gives ten transforming ways to live while waiting for the second coming.

Jul 16 2026 | 00:12:33

King Asa worshiped God almost all his days, but he drifted in his old age. So, how should we respond when sin corrupts good men?

Jul 13 2026 | 00:11:30

Does past sexual sin ruin a future marriage? Pastor John counsels a confused young man to trust God’s redeeming love for repentant sexual sinners.

Jul 09 2026 | 00:11:52

If God is sovereign, why should we pray? Pastor John encourages us to seek God with confidence in his power and plan for our lives.

Jul 06 2026 | 00:14:56

How can the pastor of a growing church care for each member? Pastor John encourages shepherds to care tenderly for the flock and depend on God’s mercy.

Jul 02 2026 | 00:12:37

How can we shift our prayers from rote repetition to an awareness of God’s larger purposes? Pastor John models praying Scripture back to God.

Jun 29 2026 | 00:12:08

How can Christians act in obedience when they face a life-changing cost? Grace can sustain us through the painful consequences of following God.