
Light + Truth
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God’s Providence in Our Pain
How can we see God’s hand in our suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 12:3–11 to show how God’s fatherly care shapes our pain and sovereignly sustains us within it.

Pillar of Truth: The Church in an Age of Deception
What role does the church play in upholding truth? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Timothy 3:15 to reveal the church as a pillar of truth in a society prone to falsehood.

Truth Without Compromise: Paul’s Transparent Ministry
What does it look like to live and speak the truth without compromise? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper highlights Paul’s bold commitment to truth as a model for God-honoring ministry.

The Power of Bold Truth: Why Persuasion Matters
How does God use persuasion to advance the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws on Paul’s example to show how truth-filled teaching can transform lives in a pluralistic society.

Deception and Delusion: The Danger of Abandoning the Truth
What are the consequences of turning away from truth? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines how rejecting God’s truth leads to deception and eternal ruin.

Lust, Lies, and the Erosion of Truth
How do we pursue truth in a society driven by lust and deception? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reveals how sinful desires can erode our commitment to truth.

Truth on Trial: Resisting Cultural Pressures in the Church
How can the church resist societal pressures that demand conformity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper urges believers to confront the forces that erode truth in the church.

Precision Matters: The Necessity of Clear Definitions
Why do precise definitions and clear statements matter in an age of ambiguity? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how a commitment to clarity safeguards the truth.

Truth Under Siege: Navigating Modern Challenges to Scripture
How do we stay committed to truth amid a society increasingly indifferent to it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores subtle pressures that challenge our allegiance to God’s word.

Standing for Truth in a Post-Christian World
How do we stand firm in truth amid a society that doesn’t? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines 2 Thessalonians 2:8–12 to reveal how embracing truth equips us to navigate our world.

Killing Sin for Christ’s Glory
How can we kill sin in a way that honors Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Romans 8:10–17 to reveal how putting sin to death by the Spirit magnifies Jesus.

The Power to Defeat Sin
How do we defeat sin by the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:10–17 to show that the power to conquer sin comes through hearing God’s word with faith.

Suffocate Your Sins
Are you prepared to fight the sin that tries to take hold of you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:10–17 to urge believers to suffocate sin by severing its lifelines.

Life Is War
Have you declared war on your sin, or are you living with a peacetime mindset? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:10–17 to call Christians to wage war against sin.

Wage War on Sin
Are you living in debt to sin, or are you waging war against it? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:10–17 to call those justified by faith to fight sin with confidence.

The God Who Is There
Where can we find meaning and purpose in a world marked by despair and hopelessness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shares Francis Schaeffer’s timeless response.

Never Underestimate the Small Things
How can seemingly insignificant moments shape a life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reflects on Francis Schaeffer’s life, showing how God uses even the smallest acts of faithfulness.

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Fight for Joy with the Word, Prayer, and Praise
How do we sustain joy in God through the ups and downs of life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper offers practical wisdom on fighting for joy using three vital weapons.

Fight to Be Satisfied
What sustains joy in God when life feels overwhelming? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Timothy 4:7 to explain how the daily pursuit of joy is essential to persevering in faith.

The Greatest Act of Love
What should motivate our deeds of love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 12:2 to demonstrate how joy in God fuels sacrificial love.

Cheerful Obedience
Why does God love a cheerful giver? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains from 2 Corinthians 9:7 that joyful giving turns generosity into worship that honors him and blesses others.

Love Is More Than Action
Why is love more than action? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from 2 Corinthians 8:1–9 that true love flows from joy in God, transforming generosity into a heartfelt expression.

Drink from the Fountain
Why should we seek our deepest satisfaction in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how our pursuit of joy in God magnifies his glory.

Our Quest to Be Satisfied
Why is forsaking God for anything else a tragic mistake? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that turning from God leads only to dissatisfaction.

A Life-Revolutionizing Discovery
Why is pursuing our joy in God central to the Christian life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper demonstrates how our delight in God is one with his passion for his glory.

When Self-Centeredness Is Loving
Why is giving himself to us the most loving thing God can do? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how God’s focus on his own glory forms the foundation of his love for us.

God’s Passion for His Glory in History
Who is most passionate for God in all the universe? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the story of redemption, revealing God’s ultimate passion for his own glory.

Superabounding Grace
How much grace is there for those who are in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to explore the boundless grace found in Christ.

God’s Double Cure
How does God address the depth and breadth of our need for salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to explore God’s response to our two greatest needs.

What We Are by Nature
How important is it to understand fallen human nature? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to examine our condition before God apart from Christ.

One Act of Righteousness
What did Christ do to rescue us from the despair of never being good enough? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to reveal the righteousness Christ secured for us.

What Christ’s Obedience Accomplished
Why is Christ’s obedience good news no matter how terrible our guilt is? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to show how Christ frees us from all condemnation.

God’s Grace Triumphs Through Christ
What should we do when Satan tempts us to despair? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to explore the deep assurance the righteousness of Christ provides.

Christ Is Not Like Adam
What makes Christ so much better than Adam? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to reveal the profound effects of the free gift of Christ’s righteousness.

Rest for Your Soul
How does Christ offer rest for our souls in the face of sin and death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 5:12–21 to show how Christ’s work overcomes Adam’s fall.

Christ: Far Greater Than Adam
How is Christ’s work far greater than Adam’s? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 5:12–21 to explore the superiority of Christ’s obedience to Adam’s disobedience.

The Holy Spirit Testifies
How can we know the Bible is God’s word? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains how the Holy Spirit convinces us of Scripture’s divine authority.

Does Paul Speak the Truth?
How can we trust that Paul’s writings are true? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Paul’s transformation and his claims of receiving revelation from Jesus.

How Did Jesus Think About the Scriptures?
How did Jesus view the Scriptures? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how central the Old Testament was to Jesus’s life and teaching.

Do We Have the Original Words of Scripture?
How can we trust that the Scriptures we read today are faithful to the originals? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the preservation of New Testament manuscripts.

What Books Make Up the New Testament?
How were the books of the New Testament recognized as Scripture? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces the development of the New Testament canon.

What Books Make Up the Old Testament?
How do we know which books belong in the Old Testament? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines passages in Luke to explore the boundaries of the Old Testament canon.

What Is True?
What does it mean for truth to be absolute in a world of relativism? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines key biblical passages to reveal the Bible’s unique claim to truth.

Why the Bible Matters
Why is the Bible so crucial in a world of competing religious claims? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how Scripture’s authority confronts secularism and religious pluralism.

Secure in God’s Hands
What drove George Whitefield’s tireless preaching? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the transformation that ignited Whitefield’s passion for the gospel.

The Bold Preacher
What fueled George Whitefield’s passionate preaching? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Whitefield’s dramatic style in light of his deep conviction about the gospel’s reality.

Anointed by God
Why did God use George Whitefield so powerfully? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Whitefield’s life, highlighting the sovereign work of God through his preaching of the gospel.

Where Confidence Comes From
How does Christ give us the confidence to love, even at great cost? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:32–39 to reveal the source of sacrificial love.

Choose to Share in Suffering
How can we become people who embrace risk-taking love? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 10:32–39 to explore the faith that fuels sacrificial love.