Synopsis
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
Episodes
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Will Some Saints Be Happier in Heaven?
10/03/2015 Duration: 11minThe New Testament speaks of varying degrees of reward in heaven, but that doesn’t mean there will be any envy or boasting. All will experience fullness of joy in their own capacity.
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How Do I Honor God in Chronic Pain?
09/03/2015 Duration: 07minInjury doesn’t have to impede our ability to grow in and witness to Christ. God wants to use our weakness for his glory.
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If God Is So Happy, Why Did He Create the Non-Elect?
06/03/2015 Duration: 08minWe may not always know precisely why God does what he does, but we can always trust his infinite wisdom, righteousness, and justice.
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How Do I Explain Election over Brunch?
05/03/2015 Duration: 09minThe doctrine of election isn’t just a point of theology to study, but a profound truth that awakens amazement for all God has done.
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Finding the Courage to Be Christian
04/03/2015 Duration: 09minWhat Jesus Christ offers in the gospel isn’t merely a band-aid for sin, but everlasting joy that outweighs any and every earthly pleasure.
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How Do I Take My Thoughts Captive?
03/03/2015 Duration: 08minLeft to ourselves, we cannot discern or remove the flaws in our thoughts. But God’s word and the Holy Spirit can renew our minds.
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Do I Tithe to My Church or to God?
02/03/2015 Duration: 08minWhen we give money to our churches and to God through them, we need to always remember that every desire and ability to serve and give are themselves gifts from God.
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What to Do When God Feels Distant
27/02/2015 Duration: 09minWhen we feel no joy, when we go to Scripture and walk away discouraged, when God feels distant, what can we do?
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Does the First Sin Undermine Christian Hedonism?
26/02/2015 Duration: 05minPastor John teaches how the first sin displayed a heart that did not trust nor treasure God.
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Don’t Become an Entertainment-Addicted, Approval Junkie
25/02/2015 Duration: 08minWhen we as a church assume that we are owed cultural dominance and prosperity, our otherworldly hope can quickly begin to fade.
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Is My Lack of Joy Sinful?
24/02/2015 Duration: 10minWhenever we talk about emotions in the Christian life, like joy, we need to remember that we all experience life differently, and God has grace for all our shortcomings.
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Advice to Teens About Their Parents
23/02/2015 Duration: 10minWhen a Christian teen disagrees with their Christian parent, are they both stuck, or is there more to pursue than agreeing to disagree?
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Do Pets Go to Heaven?
20/02/2015 Duration: 11minOnly humans are made in God’s image, and only humans can be redeemed. So do we have any biblical basis for saying our pets will be in heaven?
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The Dangers of Nostalgia
19/02/2015 Duration: 09minThe past isn’t just a source for nostalgia and fond memories, but a reservoir of God’s grace that empowers our faith in all that God has promised to be for us.
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How to Make a Difference in the World
18/02/2015 Duration: 08minWe only have one life on this earth to devote to honoring and glorifying our Lord Jesus Christ. Don’t waste it; make it count.
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Does Your Theology Drive Your Exegesis?
17/02/2015 Duration: 10minThe content of a pastor’s preaching should connect directly with his text. To preach faithfully is to show your people the truths that are really present in a passage of Scripture.
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Can a Woman Preach If Elders Affirm It?
16/02/2015 Duration: 10minAll men and women should be active in ministry. The question is how. Pastor John explains why God reserves Sunday-morning preaching for men.
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Counsel for White Cops
13/02/2015 Duration: 10minChristian police officers have a God-given platform to advocate for positive change in their communities. Pastor John offers four pieces of advice for speaking on race.
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What the Church Offers for Race Relations
12/02/2015 Duration: 07minChurches are not social action agencies, but Christ does call his community to embody and witness to the power and values of his kingdom.
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The Real Cost of Pornography
11/02/2015 Duration: 12minPornography and lust may seem harmless at first, but, in the end, they may just cost you the most precious gift in all the universe.