The Preacher’s Heart and Habits

A Conversation with John Piper

Sovereign Grace Conference for Pastors | Orlando, FL

Interview Time Stamps

01:16 — What are your memories of Sovereign Grace?

03:55 — What about pastoral ministry led you to leave a teaching career?

10:48 — What’s the difference between preaching and teaching?

13:34 — How would you help someone transition from teaching to preaching?

18:39 — In what way are you most alive when you’re preaching?

21:14 — As a pastor, what did sermon prep look like for you?

26:15 — How are you able to let go of discouragement?

32:30 — What would you say to a pastor about preaching through adversity?

36:16 — How have you attended to your own heart?

41:04 — What is the benefit of reading through the whole Bible?

43:45 — How and why do you memorize Scripture?

52:36 — How would you respond to ignorance of the affections in the Christian life?

1:01:48 — What books are you presently writing?

1:03:35 — How can we pray for you?