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Light + Truth

Desiring God
God
Christianity
John Piper
Holy Spirit
Suffering
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Faith
Worship
Grace
Gospel
Job
Love
Desiring God
Sin
Romans 12
Bible
Romans
Romans 8

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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Is there anyone who knows you completely and still loves you? John Piper shows from John 2:23–25 that Christ sees every heart and gives covenant love to those who believe.

Where do you go now to meet with God? John Piper opens John 2:12–22 to show that Jesus replaces the temple as the living meeting place with God.

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Can Christ be trusted to meet his people’s needs? John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to show that the Savior who gave himself for his bride will not withhold what she needs.

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What was Jesus revealing when he turned water into wine? John Piper opens John 2:1–11 to show the Son’s glory in pointing from ritual cleansing to his coming hour.

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John Piper
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Desiring God / Bethlehem Baptist Church
Episode: God’s Commands Are for Your Joy

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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 3.3k 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Filipa3003
    Norway2 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
    Australia4 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 States6 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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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.
The Tragedy of Perishing
Q: Is it helpful to talk about perishing?
Yes, it helps awaken the understanding of God's grace and the reality of salvation through Christ.
The Tragedy of Perishing
Q: Why do people perish?
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, meriting God's wrath and punishment due to their sins.
The Tragedy of Perishing
Q: What does it mean to perish?
Perishing means being under God's wrath, experiencing fiery torment, separation from God's glory, and facing irreversible punishment.
The God Who Created You for Himself
Q: How does CS. Lewis express God's reason for creating in view of this self-sufficiency?
CS. Lewis states that God loves into existence holy, superfluous creatures, so He may love and perfect them, which differs from needing love from them.

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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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