Is Joy in Jesus a Christian Obligation?
Joy in Jesus is an invitation and a privilege. Is it also a duty? John Piper lays out six reasons joy in God is essential to the Christian life.Watch Now
Paul’s Aim: Faith Leading to Truth and Godliness: Titus 1:1–4, Part 5
How does internal godliness reveal itself? For the elect, the knowledge of the truth can’t help but produce good works.Watch Now
Conflict: An Opportunity to Be More Like Christ
I avoid conflict because of the Scandinavian blood in my veins. What goes better with lutefisk and Swedish meatballs than keeping the peace? If relational moods remain as neutral as the sofa shades at IKEA, all is well.Of course, blaming our conflict style on heritage is silly banter, a lighthearted
God Rejoices in All He Has Made
Does creation make God happy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 104:31 to show that God rejoices in his works with the delight of a wise and loving Creator.Watch Now
Loving Aging Parents Well
How can we love our aging parents through the many challenges of caregiving? Pastor John shares counsel from Scripture and personal experience.Listen Now
Motherhood Is a Refining Fire
Years of training in surgery equipped me with the skills and confidence to stop massive bleeding, remove gallbladders, and open the chest in under half a minute.These skills meant bupkis when my toddler set a Scrabble game on fire.Social media often depicts motherhood as a pristine, idyllic experien
Awakening to the Wonder of God’s Creation
What keeps wonder alive in a weary world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Job 37 to help us see creation as the daily joy of a God who says, “Do it again.”Watch Now
No One Drifts into Godliness: Three Resolves for Young Men
Young men today are falling behind in almost every category in society. Although there are some encouraging signs that this may be starting to change, many young men still struggle to gain momentum and thrive.As a pastor and theology professor, I have been working with young men for over thirty year
Do You Use ‘The Elect’ as a Normal Name for Christians? Titus 1:1–4, Part 4
With boldness and delight, the New Testament talks about God’s people as elect from before the foundation of the world. Why don’t we talk that way more?Watch Now
Keeping Sovereign Grace in Gospel Partnerships
Why would a gospel-driven ministry define itself as Reformed? Because Reformed theology guards and glorifies the grace at the heart of the gospel.Listen Now