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Light + Truth

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Reclaiming a Godward Life

Can a fractured world be healed without a Godward vision? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:5–9 to call us beyond a man-centered worldview.

Apr 23, 202522 min

The Battle for a Christ-Centered Life

What does it take to live a Christ-centered life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:1–4 to emphasize that true life in Christ is marked by growth in grace.

Apr 22, 202521 min

God’s Wisdom in the Cross

Where can true wisdom be found? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 2:14–16 to contrast the folly of worldly wisdom with the Spirit’s work to reveal our inheritance.

Apr 21, 202524 min

The Message That Saves

Are we pointing others to Christ — or ourselves? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 to show how the gospel’s power shines when human pride steps aside.

Apr 18, 202524 min

The Death of Pride at the Cross

Have you felt the freedom of living for something greater than yourself? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 1:31 to reveal the joy of boasting only in the cross.

Apr 17, 202525 min

The Call to Christian Unity

Do you ever seek significance by aligning with influential leaders? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 to reveal the profound dangers of this impulse.

Apr 16, 202524 min

Who Are We Before God?

What defines who you are? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 to urge us to root our identity in God’s calling and faithfulness.

Apr 15, 202524 min

The King Who Speaks and Saves

Can you trust Christ’s words before you see their effect? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:43–54 to show what it means to trust in Jesus for the right reasons.

Apr 14, 202519 min

The Word That Heals

Does faith require seeing, or is Christ’s word enough? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores John 4:43–54 to show how a desperate father’s trust reveals the nature of true belief.

Apr 11, 202524 min

Christ’s Life-Giving Food

What does it mean for Jesus to be sustained by giving life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:27–42 to show how Christ’s obedience overflows as life for the world.

Apr 10, 202524 min

The Savior of the World

How does Jesus reveal himself as the Savior? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:27–42 to show how faith arises through the witness of others and personal encounters.

Apr 9, 202521 min

Living Water for the World

How does Jesus transform worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–30 to reveal the life-giving joy of worshiping the Father through Christ.

Apr 8, 202524 min

True Worship Revealed

What does it mean to truly worship God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–30 to reveal how Jesus brings us into a deep, personal encounter with the living God.

Apr 7, 202524 min

Drink and Be Satisfied

What can satisfy the cavernous thirst of your soul? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–26 to show how Jesus breaks through our defenses to offer living water.

Apr 4, 202522 min

Deeply Known and Deeply Loved

How do we face the pain of being fully known? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–19 to explore how Jesus reveals our thirst and satisfies our deepest longings.

Apr 3, 202524 min

Relentless Grace

How far will God go to pursue a worshiper? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:1–15 to show the unrelenting grace of Jesus as he crosses barriers of culture, sin, and shame.

Apr 2, 202528 min

Appointments of Grace

What does it mean to follow a Savior who does nothing by accident? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:1–15 to reveal the gracious sovereignty of Jesus.

Apr 1, 202519 min

The Spirit Prays for Us

If you feel overwhelmed by uncertainty or suffering, how does God provide for you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit intercedes for us.

Mar 31, 202527 min

Grace for the Pain

How does God meet us in our weakness and uncertainty? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit aligns our groanings with God’s unfailing will.

Mar 28, 202521 min

Help in Our Weakness

What happens when we don’t know how we should pray? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to reveal how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us in our weakness.

Mar 27, 202525 min

The Glorious Future of God’s Creation

What kind of future awaits those who trust in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:18–25 to reveal the breathtaking hope of a renewed creation.

Mar 26, 202524 min

The Meaning of Misery

What does our inevitable suffering reveal about the meaning of life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:18–23 to show how our suffering relates to our God-given hope.

Mar 25, 202525 min

Christians Inherit God Himself

What does it mean to inherit God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:14–18 to reveal the glory of inheriting God himself.

Mar 24, 202521 min

‘Abba! Father!’

What do the children of God inherit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:14–18 to reveal the breathtaking promise of God’s inheritance.

Mar 21, 202521 min

Children by Adoption

How does the Spirit confirm our adoption? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:15–16 to show how the Spirit moves believers from fear to the intimate cry of “Abba, Father.”

Mar 20, 202525 min

Led by the Spirit

What does it mean to be led by the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:13–14 to show how the Spirit leads believers into battle against sin.

Mar 19, 202517 min

Freed from Unforgiven Sin

How did Jesus break sin’s grip and Satan’s power? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 2:14–18 to show how Christ’s sacrifice deals with our sin and fear of death.

Mar 18, 202524 min

How Christ Conquered Our Sin

How did Christ endure the cross? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Hebrews 2:10 to reveal the joy and glory that sustained Jesus in his suffering.

Mar 17, 202521 min

Christ Died for Our Sins

What does it mean that Christ died for our sins? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Hebrews 2:9 to reveal how Christ’s death secures salvation and the faith that brings us to God.

Mar 14, 202522 min

Christ’s Mission Revealed

What did Jesus accomplish in tasting death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Hebrews 2:9 to reveal the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and covenant love.

Mar 13, 202521 min

Fix Your Eyes on the World to Come

Is there an end to death’s grip on this world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Hebrews 2:1–9, showing how Jesus reshapes our destiny.

Mar 12, 202522 min

The Certainty of Our Salvation

What makes our salvation both great and certain? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Hebrews 2:3–4 to show how God confirms the truth of salvation through unimpeachable witnesses.

Mar 11, 202524 min

Heed the Son’s Voice

Why must we give Jesus our closest attention? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 2:1–4 to underscore the necessity of heeding God’s decisive word in Christ.

Mar 10, 202524 min

The Supremacy of God’s Son

Why does Christ’s supremacy over all things matter? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Hebrews 1 to show how this truth shapes our worship, assurance, and view of Christ’s reign.

Mar 7, 202525 min

Why Christ Reigns at God’s Right Hand

What makes Jesus Christ uniquely worthy to sit at the right hand of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 1:1–4 to examine profound truths about Christ’s person and work.

Mar 6, 202523 min

Good News for the Guilty

How can sinners stand before a holy God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 1:1–4 to show what Christ achieved and its power to transform those who trust him.

Mar 5, 202525 min

How God Speaks to Us

Are you listening to God’s final word for your life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 1:1–4 to show how God’s message in Christ surpasses all others.

Mar 4, 202521 min

Do You Want to Hear God?

Have you ever wished God would speak directly to you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Hebrews 1:1–4 how God’s final and ultimate word in Christ surpasses all our expectations.

Mar 3, 202522 min

Evangelism and God’s Sovereignty

How does God’s sovereignty shape our evangelism? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reflects on J.I. Packer’s work to show how God’s sovereignty strengthens our reliance on him.

Feb 28, 202515 min

Defending Biblical Authority

Why should we commit ourselves to the Bible’s authority? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper highlights J.I. Packer’s defense of biblical authority and its vital role in shaping the church.

Feb 27, 202518 min

The Depth of J.I. Packer’s Legacy

What keeps a Christian from sinking under sin and doubt? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reflects on how J.I. Packer’s love for Puritan writings offers wisdom for the Christian life.

Feb 26, 202522 min

Loving the Son with God’s Own Love

What if your deepest longings could be met by a love beyond any you’ve ever known? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 17:24–26 to show how God draws us into his eternal love.

Feb 25, 202524 min

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.

Feb 24, 202522 min

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.

Feb 21, 202521 min

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.

Feb 20, 202514 min

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.

Feb 19, 202523 min

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.

Feb 18, 20257 min

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.

Feb 17, 202518 min

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.

Feb 14, 202514 min

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.

Feb 13, 202523 min