Is It Okay for Mothers to Work Full-Time Outside of the Home? …
John Piper says that mothering is full-time ministry.
Is It Okay for There to Be Different Denominations In the Body of Christ? …
John Piper says that having different denominations doesn't have to mean disunity.
Is It Okay to Be a Christian and Be Transgendered? …
John Piper says we should delight in the sex God gave us, just as God does.
Is It Okay to Drink Alcohol? …
John Piper clarifies that alcohol can be OK, but also that that isn't always the case.
Is It Okay to Not Have Children for the Sake of Ministry? …
John Piper explains that although the Bible doesn't require having children, it may still be a good idea.
Is It Okay to Use Musical Instruments In Worship? …
John Piper says that the manner of our worship should match the message.
Is It Okay to Use Secular Media to Teach Christian Principles? …
John Piper considers what (and how) we can learn from non-Christian art.
Is It Possible to Be an Arminian Christian Hedonist? …
John Piper explains how your satisfaction in God corresponds to how you understand his glory.
Is It Possible to Be Angry and Not Sin? …
John Piper says that if we feel angry at someone, we should also feel broken for them.
Is It Possible to Believe the Bible Is Inerrant If You Don't Have Faith? …
John Piper explains why faith is necessary if we are to embrace the Bible.
Is It Possible to Not Worship Jesus and Still Be Moral? …
John Piper says that we can't talk about morality only in terms of behavior.
Is It Possible to Restore a Pastor Who Has Sinned Sexually? …
John Piper says a repentant pastor can be restored, but he shouldn't presume upon it.
Is It Sin for Me Not to Like the Doctrine of Election? …
John Piper says that to the degree you see biblical truth clearly you should like it.
Is It True to Say That God Made You So That He Could Love You? …
John Piper can agree with the statement "God made us to love us," as long as "love" is defined right.
Is It Wrong for Married People to Have Friends of the Opposite Sex? …
John Piper explains how we can have friendships that don't threaten the exclusivity of our marriages.
Is It Wrong for Men to Listen to Female Speakers? …
John Piper says that it is not wrong for a man to listen to a female speaker, unless he starts to look at her as his pastor.
Is It Wrong to Copyright and Sell the Bible? …
John Piper distinguishes selling God's Word from selling paper and ink.
Is It Wrong to Use Birth Control? …
John Piper believes birth control can be used to advance Christ's Kingdom.
Is It Wrong to Want Mercy for a Criminal Who Deserves Capital Punishment? …
John Piper says that mercy and justice are not mutually exclusive.
Is Jeremiah 29:11 a Promise to Christians? …
In Episode 101, John Piper explains the meaning of Jeremiah 29:11?
Is Jesus the Only Way to Be Saved? …
In Episode 69, John Piper talks about the exclusivity of Jesus Christ.
Is Modesty an Issue in the Church Today? …
Listen to John Piper share his concerns and advice about the way women dress.
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.
Is the Bible Without Error? …
Listen to John Piper discuss the inerrancy of the Bible.
Is the Holy Spirit Underemphasized In Evangelical Circles? …
John Piper says that sometimes our prayers go unanswered because we do not avail ourselves of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Is the Jesus In Revelation the Same As the Jesus In the Gospels? …
John Piper says Scripture is consistent: Jesus is terribly just towards sinners and tenderly merciful towards those who repent.
Is the United States Talked About In the Book of Revelation? …
John Piper says that Revelation is pertinent to the US even though it doesn't speak specifically about it.
Is There a Place for Creeds In the Church? …
John Piper talks about why it's important to have statements of faith.
Is There a Place for Worriers In the Church? …
John Piper talks about how we should never become content with anxiety.
Is There Room In Reformed Theology for Environmental Concern? …
John Piper says that is important for Christians to care for the environment in order to love their neighbor.
Is Your Doctrine of Perseverance a Contradiction? …
John Piper shows how Scripture can both command and promise endurance.
Islam 101 …
Theology Refresh: For Pastors and Christian Leaders
Zane Pratt tells us about the basics of Islam
"It Is Better to Marry Than to Burn With Passion"—What Does This Mean? …
Is marriage just an outlet for sexual drives?
It Seems Our Potential Son-in-Law Became a Believer to Win Our Daughter. How Should We Respond? …
John Piper says parents must be very careful in their guidance to grown children.
John Piper Interviews David Platt …
Local Discipleship and World Missions
Phoenix, AZ
John Piper Interviews John Knight (Part 1) …
Disability and the Sovereignty of God
John Piper Interviews John Knight (Part 2) …
Disability and the Sovereignty of God
John Piper Interviews John Knight (Part 3) …
Disability and the Sovereignty of God
John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 1 …
Autobiography, Part 1
John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 2 …
Autobiography, Part 2
John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 3 …
Calvinism and Sexual Complementarity
John Piper Interviews Matt Chandler, Part 4 …
Advice for Pastors
John Piper Interviews Rick Warren on Doctrine …
Desiring God 2011 Regional Conference
Saddleback Church
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?
Leadership Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr. …
John Piper shares his thoughts on why Martin Luther King, Jr. was an effective leader.
Living Easter Sunday’s Victory on Monday Morning …
In Episode 59, Pastor John talks about how to enjoy Sunday when "Monday’s coming.”
Manhood Restored: An Interview with Eric Mason …
Authors on the Line
Marriage on the Cosmic Stage: An Interview with Bible Scholar G. K. Beale …
Authors on the Line
Meaning and Metaphor: An Interview with Douglas Wilson …
Authors on the Line
A Mother’s Role in Raising Boys …
In Episode 90, John Piper talks about a mother’s role in raising boys.
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?
Must I Speak In Tongues In Order to Be Saved? …
John Piper explains why the gift of tongues isn't necessary for salvation.
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.
My Spouse Is Being Nominated for Church Leadership, but Our Household is Not in Order. What Should I Do? …
John Piper explains how a wife can honor biblical eldership and still honor her husband, even if he is not yet qualified.
Natural Disasters and Pastoral Ministry …
In Episode 113, Pastor John talks about pastoral ministry in the midst of terrible calamity.
On Cussing …
In Episode 97, John Piper talks about how to think through why we talk certain ways.
On Pastors Who Use Churches as Studios …
In Episode 103, John Piper counsels pastors against uses their churches as “studios” for wider ministry.
Our Move to Tennessee and New Projects …
In Episode 111, Pastor John gives an update on his writing projects and work in Tennessee.
The Parent’s Role in a Child’s Gender Development …
In Episode 67, Pastor John talks about the parent’s role in a child’s gender development.
Penal Substitutionary Atonement …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Jarvis Williams explains the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement
Personal Comfort in God’s Sovereignty Over Evil …
In Episode 105, John Piper talks about the comfort of God’s sovereignty.
The Power to Conquer Selfishness …
In Episode 76, John Piper talks about the grace-fueled power of serving others.
Primer on the Puritans …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Joel Beeke provides a primer on the Puritans
Priorities for Youth Pastors …
Sebastian, a youth leader in Switzerland, asks for a list of key priorities he should be communicating to his students.
Q & A with Tim Keller, 1 …
Can you give us a sneak peek at your upcoming book, King's Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus?
Q & A with Tim Keller, 10 …
How does a pastor encourage his church to do justice in the community?
Q & A with Tim Keller, 2 …
How do you define good and bad art?
Q & A with Tim Keller, 3 …
What are some ways that one can learn cultural narrative of his city in order to further the gospel?
Q & A with Tim Keller, 4 …
What should be the motivation of Christian obedience?
Q & A with Tim Keller, 5 …
What is the role of gratitude in rendering obedience to God?
Q & A with Tim Keller, 6 …
What do you do personally to engage in social justice?
Q & A with Tim Keller, 7 …
Do you view abortion under the canvas of social justice?
Q & A with Tim Keller, 8 …
How do you build generous justice into the DNA of a church plant?
Q & A with Tim Keller, 9 …
What is Hope For New York?
Race and the Christian: Q&A …
An Evening with John Piper and Tim Keller, Moderated by Anthony Bradley
New York, NY
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.
Reflections on His Last Sermon As Pastor …
In Episode 75, John Piper reflects on his last sermon at Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Regeneration …
Theology Refresh: For Pastors and Christian Leaders
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?
The Role of the Psalms in the Life of the Church …
Authors on the Line
Sacred and Secular …
Theology Refresh: For Pastors and Christian Leaders
Safety Is a Myth …
John Piper explains what he means when he writes “safety is a myth.”
Same-Sex Temptations in the Church: An Interview with Robert Gagnon …
Authors on the Line
The Sanctity of Human Life …
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
Justin Taylor discusses the sanctity of human life and why pastors cannot ignore this important doctrine.
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?
Should a Pastor Continue In Ministry If One of His Children Proves to Be an Unbeliever? …
John Piper argues that good family management doesn't equal perfect outcomes.
Should a Pastor Skip Teaching Some Passages Because He Lacks Confidence In His Own Interpretation? …
John Piper says to draw as much as you can out of a passage, but then to be honest about the rest.
Should All of My Tithe Go to the Local Church? …
John Piper shares some guidlines on where and how much to give.
Should Children Be Taught to Pray Even If They Haven't Professed Faith? …
John Piper talks about why it is important to raise your children as though they were in the faith.
Should Christians Be Willing to Read the Books of Other Religions? …
John Piper says that it is not necessary for Christians to investigate the literature of other religions in order to be confident of the truth of Christianity.
Should Christians Become Secular Psychologists? …
John Piper encourages us to focus our labor on other peoples' eternal welfare.
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.
