
Light + Truth
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Christ’s Desire for Us
When Jesus thinks about you, what does he want? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 17:24–26 to reveal Christ’s desire for us.

Love That Unveils God’s Glory
Do you long for a love that unites hearts and reveals glory? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 17:20–23, where Jesus prays for his people to share in God’s own love.

Set Apart and Secure
How does Jesus’s intercession secure and transform us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores John 17:14–19, where Jesus’s prayer unveils God’s provision for his people.

Kept, Cleansed, and Sent
How can we stay faithful to Christ amid the world’s hostility? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores John 17:14–19, showing how God protects, purifies, and empowers his people.

Why God Holds Us Fast
What guarantees that God will never let go of his people? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 17:9–13, where we find the foundation for unshakable hope.

Kept in the Father’s Name
What secures our place in the love and care of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Jesus’s prayer in John 17:9–13 to show how the Father preserves his people.

Chosen and Kept
How does God sovereignly secure our salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines John 17:6–8 to reveal how the Father and the Son sustain our faith to the end.

Jesus, Glorified to Give Us Life
Why does Jesus ask the Father to glorify him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 17:1–5 to demonstrate how Jesus’s glorification secures eternal life for his people.

Become Who You Are
What does it mean to become who you are in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:14–25 to show how Christians battle sin by living in their God-given identity.

The Christian’s Mind
What role does the mind play in the Christian life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 7:14–25 to show the vital connection between a renewed mind and the fight against sin.

The Battle Is Real
How much freedom from sin should Christians expect in this life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks Romans 7:14–25, showing how believers fight sin’s persistence.

This Body of Death
Where do we find hope in our ongoing struggle with sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:14–25 to explore the hope of future redemption.

From Despair to Hope
How do we hold on to hope in the face of failure? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 7:14–25 to reveal how union with Christ transforms despair into confidence.

The Christian’s Struggle
When we face failure as Christians, what’s actually happening? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Romans 7:14–25 to reveal the hope in the midst of our struggle.

Christian, Don’t Despair
When sin feels overwhelming, where can we find hope? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 7:14–25 to stress both the reality of indwelling sin and the power of God’s grace.

The Sin That Dwells Within
How should Christians respond to our ongoing war with sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks Romans 7:14–25, showing how believers can battle sin while clinging to gospel hope.

Christian or Non-Christian?
Is Romans 7:14–25 describing a Christian or not? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how God’s righteousness in Christ transforms our view of sin and the law, regardless of the answer.

Joining Jesus on the Calvary Road
What does it mean to follow Jesus outside the camp? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 13:15–16 to show how the Calvary Road calls us to forsake comfort to meet others’ needs.

Jesus Calls Us Toward Need
What kind of life does Jesus call us to live? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks Hebrews 13:12–14 to show how Christ’s sacrifice calls us to embrace need over comfort.

Is Your Heart Strong?
How can we find strength for life’s challenges? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 13:9 to show how the unchanging grace of Jesus strengthens our hearts.

The Lord Is Our Helper
How do we overcome fear as Christians? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks Hebrews 13:5–6 to show how trusting God’s promise to never forsake us frees us to live boldly.

God’s Unshakable Kingdom
In a fragile and fleeting world, what promise steadies us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 12:18–29, calling us to anchor our lives in God’s unshakable kingdom.

Why Does God Discipline Us?
What purpose does God have in our hardships? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 12:12–17 to show how God’s discipline moves us from self-reliance to deeper trust in him.

Our Father’s Loving Discipline
How should we view the trials in our lives? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 12:3–11 to reveal how our Father lovingly uses suffering to lead us deeper into holiness.

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.