Ask Pastor John

Desiring God

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

  • 11 minutes 54 seconds
    Aging with Joy
    How do we cling to Christ when faced with the unknowns of aging? Pastor John encourages older Christians in the battle against bitterness and fear.17272734.gif
    9 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 14 minutes 7 seconds
    The Hardest Heart God Can Save
    By nature, we are selfish and God-ignoring and God-belittling. But no matter how hard a heart may be, the sovereign God can still save.17270396.gif
    5 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 11 minutes 54 seconds
    Life Guidance for Sinners
    Indwelling sin still pervades those who are in Christ. But God’s mercy is more than enough to meet, match, and master any guilt we bring to him.17268225.gif
    2 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 10 minutes 52 seconds
    Learning to Delegate
    How might pastors approach the many administrative needs of a congregation? Pastor John draws four helpful guidelines from Jethro’s counsel to Moses.17265754.gif
    29 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 13 minutes 16 seconds
    Is Sex as Dangerous as Christians Make It Seem?
    Why do Christians make such a big deal about sex? Pastor John shows what godly sexuality says about the God who made us and the Christ who redeemed us.17263463.gif
    26 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 11 minutes 18 seconds
    Why Is Christianity the Best Religion?
    Why is Christianity the best religion? Pastor John offers four reasons, including the hope of the gospel and the uniqueness of the God-man.17259824.gif
    22 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 13 minutes 7 seconds
    Why Mental Clarity Arrives at Night
    How does God’s word guide our heart’s instruction in the night? Pastor John explains the ways God uses nighttime counsel to teach and lead us.17256306.gif
    19 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 13 minutes 25 seconds
    Three Metrics for Your Fitness
    When does stewardship of the body cross over into self-glorification? Pastor John helps us test our motivations with three questions.17253829.gif
    15 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 11 minutes 36 seconds
    Are Raised Hands in Worship Just Showing Off?
    When we lift our hands in worship, are we displaying public faithfulness or public performance? Pastor John gives three ways to test our hearts.17251574.gif
    12 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 12 minutes 51 seconds
    Piper, Did You Miss Something?
    How do we rejoice in God without neglecting to rejoice in our salvation? Pastor John clarifies how to rightly rejoice in God and his good gifts.17249243.gif
    8 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 15 minutes 32 seconds
    Maximize Your Daily Bible Reading
    How does reading the Bible lead to life transformation? Pastor John offers three suggestions to experience more of the Spirit’s power.17247073.gif
    5 January 2026, 11:00 am
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