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Desiring God

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

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Episodes

Why Does the Bible Say Baptism Saves Us?

If God justifies by faith apart from works, then why do some passages seem to suggest that forgiveness comes through... more

13 Feb 2025 · 15 minutes
Living with Gospel-Sized Ambition

Acts 20:24 has encouraged and challenged Christians throughout the centuries. How, in particular, has it shaped the life and ministry... more

10 Feb 2025 · 11 minutes
Why Is Witchcraft Handled So Differently Across Scripture?

In the Old Testament, witchcraft is met with capital punishment — but not in the New. Why does God handle... more

06 Feb 2025 · 12 minutes
Is There Good Magic and Edifying Sorcery?

Do the signs and wonders in Scripture justify using righteous magic in fiction? Pastor John helps us discern the kinds... more

03 Feb 2025 · 14 minutes
How Do I Become Happy in God?

Sometimes, the story of another Christian’s joy in God serves to kindle our own. Pastor John takes us to a... more

30 Jan 2025 · 13 minutes
If God Pastors Me, Why Do I Need Pastors?

God could have designed the world so that all the help we need comes from him directly. Instead, he often... more

27 Jan 2025 · 12 minutes
How Do I Apply Bible Stories to My Life?

How can we begin to grasp the meaning of biblical narratives and their application to life? Pastor John offers an... more

23 Jan 2025 · 17 minutes
One Believer Dies, Another Lives: On Reading Providence

In Acts 12, God allows Herod to kill James, but he thwarts the king’s plan to kill Peter. What might... more

20 Jan 2025 · 10 minutes
The Pleasure That Defeats Pornography

How does a promise about the future help us fight for purity today? Pastor John unpacks the power of the... more

16 Jan 2025 · 12 minutes
Does God Believe in Atheists?

People for millennia have said, in one way or another, “There is no God.” Pastor John describes five ways we... more

13 Jan 2025 · 12 minutes
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Why Does the Bible Say Baptism Saves Us?
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