The Christian Spiritual Disciplines …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Jerry Bridges talks about the Christian spiritual disciplines, or means of grace.
January
Joy As the Power to Suffer in the Path of Love for the Sake of Liberation …
Passion 2013
Atlanta, GA
Risk Is Right …
Better to Lose Your Life Than to Waste It
Previously published as chapter 5 in Don’t Waste Your Life
“There are a thousand ways to magnify Christ in life and death. None should be scorned. All are important. But none makes the worth of Christ shine more brightly than sacrificial love for other people in the name of Jesus. If Christ is so valuable that the hope of his immediate and eternal fellowship after death frees us from the self-serving fear of dying and enables us to lay down our lives for the good of others, such love magnifies the glory of Christ like nothing else in the world” (p 15).
Reflections from John Piper on His 67th Birthday …
John Piper shares reflections over previous chapters of life, and shares the hopes and concerns he carries into a new chapter of life and ministry.
Who Was George Herbert? …
John Piper introduces George Herbert, the Christian poet.
How Important Is a Christian Writer’s Influence? …
John Piper shares advice on how readers should think about their craft and audience.
The Grace of God …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Bob Glenn talks about the doctrine of God’s grace
Was Adam For Real, and Does It Matter? …
John Piper explains why the historicity of Adam matters.
Why Adam Matters for Global Missions …
John Piper explains why the historicity of Adam matters for world missions.
What Is It Like Preaching to 60,000 People? …
John Piper preached to 60,000 students in the Georgia Dome for Passion 2013.
The Children (2013) …
Revised Edition for the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
What are Your Takeaways from Passion 2013? …
John Piper shares about his takeaways from Passion 2013 and offers one particular lesson for everyone involved in leading student ministries.
The Gospel of the Glory of the Blessed God …
A Charge to Jason Meyer
Leadership Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr. …
John Piper shares his thoughts on why Martin Luther King, Jr. was an effective leader.
Arrests and Imprisonments in Opposing Abortion …
John Piper talks about his involvement in anti-abortion demonstrations in the 1980s and 1990s.
Safety Is a Myth …
John Piper explains what he means when he writes “safety is a myth.”
Marriage on the Cosmic Stage: An Interview with Bible Scholar G. K. Beale …
Authors on the Line
What Is the Difference Between Right Risk and Wrong Risk? …
John Piper explains how we can discern the difference between right and wrong risks.
The God-Centeredness of God …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
John Piper talks about God’s God-centeredness
Exercising the Body (For the Sake of the Soul) …
John Piper explains why exercise matters.
The Essential Warfare for Holiness …
John Piper explains the connection between happiness and holiness.
Why John Piper Recycles …
John Piper explains why Christians should care for creation.
Why False Doctrine Can Make You Happy …
John Piper explains the connection between theological orthodoxy and joy.
Spiritual Gifts …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Sam Storms discusses the New Testament teaching on spiritual gifts.
Enjoying God’s Beatific Beauty: An Interview with Kyle Strobel …
Authors on the Line
Interpreting the Miracles of Jesus …
John Piper talks about how we should think about the miracles of Jesus.
We Are Makers — Lessons on Vocation from Dorothy Sayers …
John Piper talks about the enduring lessons on vocation he gleaned from Dorothy Sayers.
February
Fighting Porn Addiction with Grudem’s Systematic Theology …
John Piper talks about how to fight the evil of pornography.
Centrality of the Church in Disciple-Making …
Desiring God 2013 Conference for Pastors
Brothers, We Are Still Not Professionals: Reclaiming the Centrality of the Supernatural in Ministry
Connecting the Dots Between Shepherding, Disciple-Making, and Meaningful Membership …
Desiring God 2013 Conference for Pastors
Brothers, We Are Still Not Professionals: Reclaiming the Centrality of the Supernatural in Ministry
The Pastor and His Reading: Why You Are the Key to Building a Church That Loves Books …
Desiring God 2013 Conference for Pastors
Brothers, We Are Still Not Professionals: Reclaiming the Centrality of the Supernatural in Ministry
Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome—26 Years Later …
Desiring God 2013 Conference for Pastors
Brothers, We Are Still Not Professionals: Reclaiming the Centrality of the Supernatural in Ministry
Does God Ever Withdraw His Presence from His Children? …
Are there times in the Christian life when — for whatever reason — God chooses to withhold his presence from us, thus nullifying all hope that we would experience affection in him?
Pastoral Transition After a 32-Year Ministry: Strategy and the Supernatural …
Desiring God 2013 Conference for Pastors
Brothers, We Are Still Not Professionals: Reclaiming the Centrality of the Supernatural in Ministry
Sovereign Grace, Spiritual Gifts, and the Pastor: How Should a Reformed Pastor Be Charismatic? …
Desiring God 2013 Conference for Pastors
Brothers, We Are Still Not Professionals: Reclaiming the Centrality of the Supernatural in Ministry
Saying Beautifully As a Way of Seeing Beauty: The Life of George Herbert and His Poetic Effort …
The Pastor, His Words, and His God
Desiring God 2013 Conference for Pastors
Do the Work of An Evangelist: Evangelism As Though Conversion Were Supernatural …
Desiring God 2013 Conference for Pastors
Brothers, We Are Still Not Professionals: Reclaiming the Centrality of the Supernatural in Ministry
Joy in God: To Be Waited for or Pursued? …
How much of joy in God is willed by the Christian? And how of joy in God is a gift received from God? And how do you balance that distinction between willing the joy and receiving joy as a gift from God?
Supernatural World Missions: “With Man This Is Impossible” …
Desiring God 2013 Conference for Pastors
Brothers, We Are Still Not Professionals: Reclaiming the Centrality of the Supernatural in Ministry
Speaker Panel …
Desiring God 2013 Conference for Pastors
Brothers, We Are Still Not Professionals: Reclaiming the Centrality of the Supernatural in Ministry
What Does Christian Hedonism Offer the Depressed? …
What does Christian Hedonism offer a depressed Christian?
The Doctrine of the Christian Life (Ethics) …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Russell Moore introduces Christian ethics.
Priorities for Youth Pastors …
Sebastian, a youth leader in Switzerland, asks for a list of key priorities he should be communicating to his students.
What Is Definite Atonement, and Why Does It Matter? …
John Piper explains definite atonement.
Writing Poetry: Where Do I Start? …
Eric from Iowa City emails to ask how he can start writing poetry. Pastor John provides advice and a short list of book recommendations.
What Is Leadership? …
What does godly leadership look like? And what does it aim at achieve?
Biblical Counseling …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Ed Welch gives the essence of biblical counseling in 10 minutes
Must Bible Reading Always End with Application? …
Is it okay to come away from Bible reading without a life principle or a specific point of application?
The Sadness and Beauty of Paul’s Final Words …
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY
Fighting for Joy in Pastoral Ministry …
We ask Pastor John how he maintained his personal awe of God for three decades of ministry. Did he ever burn out? Did he go through dry seasons? And, if he did, how did he get out?
Sailing to the Nations to Finish the Task (Part 2) …
Resolute Collegiate Conference
Louisville, KY
Sailing to the Nations to Finish the Task (Part 1) …
Resolute Collegiate Conference
Louisville, KY
Should a Joyless Pastor Preach Joy in God? …
In this episode we ask Pastor John Piper about preaching joy in God during seasons when he didn’t experience personal joy in God. And did he disclose his personal condition in those sermons?
All Scripture Is Breathed Out by God: Continue in It …
Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville
Louisville, KY
A Theology of Art in Five Minutes …
What role does the vast field of art play in the church? And in a nutshell can you give us a theology of art?
Hospitality on Mission: An Interview with Rosaria Champagne Butterfield …
Authors on the Line
Three Levels of God-Glorifying Emotion …
Can we glorify God in our desire to enjoy him even when we do not feel the joy? Or do I bring glory to God only when I experience the joy?
Penal Substitutionary Atonement …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Jarvis Williams explains the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement
How Does Rape, Incest, and Threat to the Mother's Life Affect Your Pro-Life Stance? …
Andrew in Naples, Florida asks, “Pastor John, do your pro-life convictions change when it comes to situations involving rape, incest, or matters of a mother’s life?”
Should Missionaries Intentionally Lie? …
A missionary in China asks, “Can a missionary lie in order to do ministry in a closed or persecuted country? For example, can he sign a statement saying he agrees to obey the laws of that country when he actually plans to break some of them, particularly religious based ones?”
The Spirit Lives in Me, So Why Do My Affections Fluctuate? …
How do I explain my own personal fluctuating experience of joy in God when then source of my personal joy (the Holy Spirit) is constantly, personally, present in me at all times?
Why Your Pastor Needs Your Prayers …
Pastor John explains why is it important for folks in churches to pray for their pastors.
Why Pastoral Professionalism Isn’t Enough …
John Piper shares his takeaways from the 2013 conference for pastors in Minneapolis.
Christian Eldership …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Kevin DeYoung addresses biblical eldership
How Can I Live More Like an Evangelist? …
“If I am walking in obliviousness to God’s activity in the world, how am I going to interact with people at a God-level where he might be preparing them for some word from me or from some action from me?”
Getting Real with Personal Sin: An Interview with Matt Chandler …
Authors on the Line
A Theology of Prayer in Three Minutes …
“Our prayers are part of the causality of the final victory of God.”
March
God Hears My Prayers, So Why Should I Pray for Things Twice? …
If the Lord hears our prayers, why is it necessary to pray for the same things over and over and over again? Why not once? Why do we pray repetitively for the same things?
Two Stages of Disciplemaking …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Jerry Bridges talks about two stages of disciplemaking
Bi-Vocational Ministry …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Danny Ovalle talks about rationale and practice of bi-vocational ministry.
Love to the Uttermost …
Devotional Readings for Holy Week
“This Holy Week fix your gaze steadily on Christ as he loves you to the uttermost” (p. i).
How Can I Help My Friends Stay Satisfied in God? …
“The greatest ministry you can have to me is for you to enjoy Christ. Turn that around and ask, ‘How can I be the greatest blessing to the people around me?’ The answer: Get up in the morning, go to the word of God, and, like George Mueller said, ‘Get your heart happy in God’ before you meet other people.”
Do You Conduct Funerals for Non-Christians? …
A pastor writes and asks John Piper: “Have you personally conducted funerals for non-Christians? If so how, is that funeral tailored differently from a funeral for a believer?”
What’s the Connection Between IQ and Holiness? …
“We use our intelligence, usually considered an instrument of independence, to lead us to increasing dependence on God.”
Biblical Womanhood in Five Minutes …
“Every woman you look at on the street is a potential queen of heaven because she is created in the imago Dei (the image of God).”
Does Romans 13 Prohibit All Civil Disobedience? …
John Piper: "Government, in keeping a cap on the evil of the world and restraining evil and bringing some kind of order, is a great gift in a world of falseness."
What Oppressive Governments Cannot Do …
Pastor John explains Romans 13 and its implications.
How Do I Know If I’m Being Disciplined by God? …
John Piper: “God is always disciplining us. He is always doing things good, hard and gentle to us.”
Care for Couples Struggling with Infertility …
Pastor John how would you care for a young couple coming to terms with their infertility and feelings of failure? What would you want them to know about God in light of his apparent withheld blessing?
Why No Pastor Lives Up to What He Preaches …
“No pastor lives up to what he preaches. If he does, he is preaching too low.” You wrote that on Twitter a few years back, Pastor John. How does a pastor think through this? Talk to the pastor who is preaching high, and feels overwhelmed and burdened because of it. Is this a healthy tension for him to feel?
A Response to the First Republican Senator to Support So-Called Same-Sex Marriage …
Pastor John what are your thoughts on Republican senator Portman's editorial supporting so-called same-sex marriage?
Cities of Ruthless Nations Will Fear the Lord …
The Summit Church
Durham, NC
What’s with All the Preaching Gestures? …
In Episode 49 John Piper talks about why he uses hand gestures while preaching.
A Hunger for God: The Foundation for Faithful and Effective Ministry …
Advance 2013
Raleigh, NC
Does It Bother You People Are Entertained by Your Gestures? …
In Episode 50 John Piper says, “Preaching, to me, is expository exultation. Expository means I am explaining things. I want to make them clear. And so my hands are trying to do in the air what I am saying with my mouth.”
My Faith Is Driving My Family Away — What Do I Do? …
In Episode 51 Pastor John talks about faith and relationships.
My Faith Is Driving My Family Away — What Do I Do? …
In Episode 51 Pastor John talks about faith and relationships.
