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Light + Truth

Desiring God
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Holy Spirit
John Piper
Jesus Christ
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Christianity
Suffering
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Desiring God
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Bethlehem Baptist Church
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Romans
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Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.

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Latest Episodes

Why can’t we save ourselves? John Piper opens Ephesians 2:1–10 to show that only God’s life-giving love can raise dead sinners.

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Why do we need more than forgiveness? John Piper opens John 3:1–10 to show that the forgiven must also be made new by the Spirit.

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What makes the new birth possible? John Piper shows from John 3:1–10 how the Spirit gives new life by uniting us to Jesus, who is life.

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Can religion give life to the dead? John Piper opens John 3:1–10 to show why new birth, not religion, gives spiritual life.

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John Piper
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Bethlehem Baptist Church / Desiring God
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Dan Cruver
Host of Light + Truth; frequently introduces and frames sermons.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • Filip

    Great teaching. I am no full blown Calvinist, but still so much of Pipers teaching helps me. It sets my mind on the things of God and the eternal realities!

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    5
    Filipa3003
    Norway4 months ago
  • Biblical truth underpinned by the joy of the gospel of God in Christ

    John Piper gets it and has helped me get it…God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ken Venkataramiah
    Australia6 months ago
  • Bold Truth + Bright Light

    John Piper's teachings "push & pull" us out of darkness & lies and into the renewing & regenerative truth & light of God.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nesorneb
    United States8 months ago
  • A blessing

    This podcast and Desiring GOD before it have been pivotal in my walk with GOD. I can’t say enough about John Piper’s teaching from THE WORD about our affections for GOD and world and how they do battle. I pray for the continued fruitful prospering of this ministry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hoodilu
    United Statesa year ago
  • Grateful

    I’m glad to have found this podcast. I’m relatively new in my faith. I spent a lot of time in all the wrong places trying to understand scripture and to know God. A kind old woman handed me a book by John Piper at a bookstore years ago and the name got stuck in my mind and I’m very grateful. I spent a lot of wasted time watching popular televangelists trying to find Christ but this teaching is what has helped make the scales fall from my eyes. I have an understanding of the word of God I wish I ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swamp 2021
    United Statesa year ago

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Format changes spark mixed reactions but praise depth of doctrinal teaching.
Insightful theology and gospel-centered content that inspires daily practice.
Listeners appreciate clear exegesis and warmth of teaching from Piper.

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The New Birth Changes Everything
Q: What does being born again mean? I want us to know that in the weeks to come.
Piper explains that being born again, or regeneration, is a divine act that reorients a person's whole life toward God, and that the term should be understood through Scripture rather than popular usage.
The Day Every Life Will Be Weighed
Q: What alternatives will they face?
Eternal life for those who persevere in doing good and seek glory, and wrath for those who pursue unrighteousness; eternal life versus eternal punishment.
The Day Every Life Will Be Weighed
Q: On what basis will they be judged?
Judgment will be rendered according to each person's deeds, and the deeds will testify to the genuineness of saving faith.
The Day Every Life Will Be Weighed
Q: First, who will be judged, verses 5 and 6?
All people will be judged, including Jews and Gentiles, based on their deeds and their relationship to God.
When Faith Acts
Q: If the commands of God are like a doctor's prescription, how does faith make them a joy rather than a burden?
Faith reorients obedience as care from a loving physician, where following the prescription leads to healing and delight in God, rather than a statistical job description that earns worth.

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Across episodes, the show centers on biblically focused sermons and theology, often featuring John Piper teaching on the Holy Spirit, salvation, and gospel-centered living, with host-led framing. Quick, sermon-sized explorations mix exegesis with practical life applications, frequently emphasizing grace, perseverance, and a robust view of Scripture's authority. Noteworthy is the consistent collaboration with Piper and the Desiring God ecosystem, producing content that appeals to devout Christians seeking doctrinal depth in short, accessible formats.

Distinctive aspects include a steady stream of gospel-centered teaching from a renowned theologian, a host who frames the conversations for lay audiences, and a format that aims to deliver acti... more

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