January
February
How Can I Magnify God With My Life? …
John Piper talks about how to glorify God by showing that Christ is your treasure in the way you live.
March
How Is Marriage a Mystery? …
Listen to John Piper talk about why Paul calls marriage a mystery.
April
Can a Pastor Preach to 12 People? …
Watch John Piper talk about preaching for a very small group of people.
May
Is It Ever Right to Lie? …
John Piper answers the most notorious question about falsehood.
Why Is It Important to Take the Sentences In the Bible Seriously? …
Listen to John Piper urge us to love the Bible and not define it by our pre-existing expectations.
Interview With John Piper At The Gospel Coalition …
The Gospel Coalition
Deerfield, IL
"It Is Better to Marry Than to Burn With Passion"—What Does This Mean? …
Is marriage just an outlet for sexual drives?
June
Why Do Parents Need to Be United In Front of the Kids? …
Watch or listen to John Piper talk about the value of parents being united as they deal with their kids.
July
What Is the Gist of the Book, The Justification of God? …
Listen to this excerpt from session 3 of John Piper's lecture series on Romans 9-11.
August
How Should We Respond to the Idea That Jesus Was Just a Good Man, Not God? …
John Piper talks about how it doesn't work to say Jesus was good unless you say also that he is God.
What Does It Mean That We Have Been Adopted By God? …
John Piper talks about the amazing fact that God has brought us into his family.
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What Does It Mean to Call God Our Father? …
John Piper discusses how our relationship to God can be like a child with his dad.
How Can I Make Time for the Bible? …
John Piper discusses how to make Bible-reading a regular part of life.
How Can Parents Help Their Kids Memorize the Bible? …
John Piper talks about how to encourage your kids to love the word of God.
What Do Truth and Praise Have to Do With Each Other? …
John Piper discusses the relationship between theology and doxology.
How Should Music Be Included In Family Devotions? …
John Piper discusses the place of singing in family worship--even if no one is musical.
How Should Christians View Retirement? …
John Piper talks about how to make your final years valuable for Christ.
What Do You Think of Tattoos and Body-Piercing? …
Listen to what tattoos and piercing have to do with the glory of God.
How Can We Cultivate a Heart for the Unreached? …
John Piper discusses practical steps toward having a vision for missions.
September
How Should We Approach the Bible When Reading It? …
John Piper talks about what attitudes and expectations you ought to have when you go to the Scriptures.
Do We Earn Salvation By Living a Good Life? …
John Piper clarifies the reason why we should want to live obedient to God.
How Can Christians Be Bold in Their Workplaces? …
John Piper highlights some tangible ways that Christians can honor Christ while on the job.
Why Is Gambling Wrong? …
John Piper talks about why Christians shouldn't bet their money.
Why Is It Important to Know That God Chose Us First? …
John Piper discusses why it is crucial for believers to know that God initiated their salvation.
Why Is Singing So Important for Christians? …
John Piper considers the significance behind believers "making melody to the Lord."
Is the Bible Silent on the Issue of Abortion? …
John Piper explains why killing the unborn must not be considered irrelevant by anyone, especially Christians.
How Do You Keep From Getting Discouraged By Christians Who Aren't Passionate for God and His Word? …
John Piper talks about how to keep from being dragged down by the shortcomings of others.
How Important Should the Study of Jesus' Second Coming Be to Us? …
John Piper answers several questions about the importance and effects of contemplating Christ's return.
Is Direct Human Contact Important In Evangelism and Church Life? …
John Piper discusses why the internet, radio, and television aren't able to replace the local church.
What Is the Danger In Being a Middle-Class Comfortable Christian? …
John Piper warns about the silent snare that luxury can be for the person who is seeking to follow Jesus.
Should I Use the Bible When I Pray? …
John Piper talks about how helpful Scripture can be when we wish to communicate with God.
October
What Has the Loss of Your Father Taught You About Ministering to the Dying? …
John Piper considers how we can be a blessing to those on the brink of eternity.
Why Do You Think Some People Reject the Command That Wives Should Submit to Their Husbands? …
John Piper considers the primary misconception that people have about biblical submission.
Is It More Important to Have a Mind for God or a Heart for God? …
John Piper discusses the relationship between a Christian's heart and mind.
How Do You Respond to Non-Christians Who Say They Have an Open Mind? …
John Piper shares several options for helping others grasp the truths of Scripture.
What Are Some Old Truths That Our Generation Desperately Needs to Recover? …
Listen to John Piper talk about a major blindspot in our generation's view of reality.
How Do You Respond to Criticism? …
John Piper talks about how to take criticism and how to give it.
What Does It Mean to Believe? …
Listen to John Piper discern how Satan's belief in Christ differs from the way that Christians believe in him.
Is There a Place for Worriers In the Church? …
John Piper talks about how we should never become content with anxiety.
How Should We Teach Children About Death and Eternal Life? …
John Piper talks about how to best prepare children for the realities of this life.
Interview With John Piper About The Future of Justification: A Response to N. T. Wright …
John Piper and Bob Allen discuss Piper's thoughts on Justification, the New Perspective on Paul, and his latest book .
How Can Christians Have a Positive Influence on American Politics? …
Listen to John Piper articulate ways that Christians can act and pray in ways that benefit our government.
Which Error Is More Prevalent In the World—Legalism or License? …
Listen to John Piper talk about the origins and dangers of legalism.
What Is Hindering Racial Reconciliation In the Church? …
John Piper explains how doctrinal unity is absolutely necessary to every other kind of unity.
How Would You Help a Spiritually Stagnant Church? …
John Piper talks about what is needed for a church to have vital religion.
What Is God's Purpose With False Teaching? …
John Piper talks about what God accomplishes by permitting false doctrine.
November
Do We Need Times of Silence In Order to Be Spiritually Healthy? …
Listen to John Piper discuss the importance of taking breaks from the busyness of life.
Why Are Seemingly Minor Jokes About Jews and Jewish-ness So Concerning? …
John Piper talks about why we should think twice before entertaining ethnic (especially Jewish) jokes.
Can We Permanently Conquer Temptation In This Life? …
John Piper talks about our crucial need to fight for faith every day.
Is Being Born Again Up to Us? …
Listen to John Piper clarify how people come to believe in Jesus.
Is Gratitude Nothing More Than a Thoughtless Feeling? …
John Piper discusses the nature of true gratitude.
How Can I Discern the Specific Calling of God on My Life? …
John Piper lays out three factors to consider in determining how to invest your life.
Does Our Ability to Act Morally Depend on Who We Worship? …
Listen to John Piper talk about the essence of Christian ethics.
Is Modesty an Issue in the Church Today? …
Listen to John Piper share his concerns and advice about the way women dress.
How Can God Care for a Sinner Like Me? …
John Piper talks about how no one's past sins are bad enough to exlude them from the mercy of God.
What Can We Do Practically to Help Set Our Minds on Heavenly Things? …
Listen to John Piper talk about how we can honor and enjoy God more with our minds.
How Bold Should Christians Be? …
John Piper considers the form, fuel, and focus of Christian boldness.
How Can I Have Faith in Times of Crisis? …
Listen to John Piper talk about how we can keep our shield of faith up at all times.
Where Is the Balance Between Being Bold and Being Gentle? …
John Piper talks about knowing when to be tough and when to be tender.
December
Where Is It Most Difficult to Be a Christian? …
John Piper talks about how the fight for faith can be just as hard—if not harder—in America as it is anywhere else.
What Does Christianity Say About the Eternal State of Our Bodies? …
John Piper describes God's plans for our bodies after this life is over.
How Can We Help Others Love God More Than His Gifts? …
John Piper talks about ways to help stimulate affections for Christ in ourselves and others.
Why Do You Emphasize Bible Reading and Prayer So Much? …
John Piper talks about the utter essentialness of personal communion with God.
What's the Difference Between Living for the Kingdom and Living for the American Dream? …
Listen to John Piper explain why Christians can't just "go with the flow" of American prosperity.
How Should a Pastor Decide What to Preach? …
John Piper talks about what pastors should consider as they prepare for Sunday.
Is There a Place for Creeds In the Church? …
John Piper talks about why it's important to have statements of faith.
Can Christians Be Depressed? …
John Piper talks about how we can fight—and help others fight—for hope.
How Is Our Hope Evident to Others? …
John Piper talks about how our hope in Christ makes us look different than the rest of the world.
Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? …
John Piper shares why he doesn't have a problem celebrating Christmas, even if December 25 may have connections to a pagan holiday.
Can We Give Anything to Christ? …
John Piper talks about the only way that we can give to Jesus.
What Hope Can We Have for Lost Loved Ones? …
John Piper talks about why we shouldn't lose heart in praying and caring for those we love.
Should Former Catholics Still Participate In the Mass? …
John Piper explains why he doesn't recommend taking Catholic communion.


