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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John Piper on the Future of Desiring God
What will Desiring God be and do when John Piper's active ministry has ended? Years ago, Pastor John and our leaders wrestled ...
Apr 28, 2025
4min 35s
‘No One Ever Hated His Own Body’ — Really?
Ask Pastor John Episode 2145 Transcript: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/no-one-ever-hated-his-own-body-really.
Apr 28, 2025
12min 33s
Living by Faith in the Invisible God
Light + Truth Episode: 535 Speaker: John Piper Series: The Pilgrim's Path: John Bunyan on Suffering and Grace Scripture: 2 ...
Apr 28, 2025
29min 56s
How Do We Lay Up Treasure in Heaven? 1 Timothy 6:17–19, Part 2
Look at the Book Teacher: John Piper Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcB0f-21Xj3x3WVWolu8NlRG0ukVMREt.
Apr 26, 2025
12min 37s
He Believed and Confessed: Funeral Meditation for Carl Schmuland
Speaker: John Piper Location: The North Church | Mounds View, Minnesota Scripture: Romans 10:9–10 Transcript: ...
Apr 26, 2025
24min 57s
Humble Confidence in Christ
Light + Truth Episode: 534 Speaker: John Piper Series: Living in the Light of the Cross Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18–23 Playlist: ...
Apr 25, 2025
24min 39s
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Living by Faith in the Invisible God
What sustains your faith when all is stripped away? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at the hardships of John Bunyan to reveal how suffering teaches us to depend on God alone.
Apr 28, 2025
29min 56s
‘No One Ever Hated His Own Body’ — Really?
Did Paul know about self-harm and poor body image? If he did, how could he still say that “no one ever hated his own flesh”?
Apr 28, 2025
12min 28s
Humble Confidence in Christ
Does your confidence rest in yourself or in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:18–23 to show how Christ frees us to embrace all that is ours in him.
Apr 25, 2025
24min 40s
Every Pinch of Pain Has Purpose
Persecution, troubles, heaviness of heart — are these different forms of God’s discipline? Pastor John traces God’s good purposes in different kinds of pain.
Apr 24, 2025
12min 50s
The Church’s Unshakable Foundation
How can a church stay faithful in a shifting culture? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:10–17 to call us to be vigilant in doctrine and life.
Apr 24, 2025
21min 59s
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, 2025
22min 41s