John Piper

John Piper

John Stephen Piper (born January 11, 1946) is an American theologian and pastor in the Reformed Baptist tradition. He is also chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Piper taught biblical studies at Bethel University for six years (1974–1980), before serving as pastor for preaching and vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church (Converge) in Minneapolis for 33 years (1980–2013).

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Who Is Good But Not Safe? | Greg Morse

Who Is Good But Not Safe? | Greg Morse

Jesus is not safe, but he is good.” Meek and mild, bold and tough, godliness isn't just about being nice. Christlike masculinity isn't ...

Jun 13, 2025

1min

When Demons Tremble

When Demons Tremble

Light + Truth Episode: 569 Speaker: John Piper Series: Faith Beyond Fear Scripture: Luke 8:26–39 Playlist: ...

Jun 13, 2025

25min 51s

Are My Struggles Personal or Demonic?

Are My Struggles Personal or Demonic?

Ask Pastor John Episode 2158 Transcript: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/are-my-struggles-personal-or-demonic.

Jun 12, 2025

13min 32s

Where Is Your Faith?

Where Is Your Faith?

Light + Truth Episode: 568 Speaker: John Piper Series: Faith Beyond Fear Scripture: Luke 8:22–25 Playlist: ...

Jun 12, 2025

21min 13s

The Vital Pursuit of Joy in God

The Vital Pursuit of Joy in God

Light + Truth Episode: 567 Speaker: John Piper Series: One Passion, One Pursuit Playlist: ...

Jun 11, 2025

26min 19s

God Is Our Inheritance | John Piper Clip

God Is Our Inheritance | John Piper Clip

The Christian's hope is not merely a better world. It's a world remade for the enjoyment of God. In the new creation, God will be the ...

Jun 10, 2025

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When Demons Tremble

When Demons Tremble

What do demons know that we often forget? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Luke 8:26–39 to show why demons fear Christ and why their terror should strengthen our trust.

Jun 13, 2025

25min 51s

Are My Struggles Personal or Demonic?

Are My Struggles Personal or Demonic?

If we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, why does it so often feel like we do? Pastor John explores the demonic designs in human opposition.

Jun 12, 2025

13min 24s

Where Is Your Faith?

Where Is Your Faith?

What does faith look like in the middle of a storm? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Luke 8:22–25 to show why panic comes when we forget who sleeps in the boat.

Jun 12, 2025

21min 13s

The Vital Pursuit of Joy in God

The Vital Pursuit of Joy in God

What if joy in God isn’t optional but vital? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper uncovers how the Bible weds duty and delight into one single, God-glorifying pursuit.

Jun 11, 2025

26min 20s

Delight in Our All-Satisfying God

Delight in Our All-Satisfying God

What kind of heart brings God the most glory? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper presses into the truth that God is not merely to be known — he is to be savored above all else.

Jun 10, 2025

25min 40s

Reflecting God’s Glory, Rejoicing in His Beauty

Reflecting God’s Glory, Rejoicing in His Beauty

Will we somehow share in God’s glory in the age to come? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper draws on Athanasius and Scripture to show how believers will rejoice in the radiance of Christ.

Jun 9, 2025

32min 1s