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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Election Gives Evangelism Power: 2 Timothy 2:8–10, Part 3
Look at the Book Teacher: John Piper Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcB0f-21Xj1N2TGX2jQaFytBbOXzhPMx.
Aug 2, 2025
10min 57s
Does Joy Die in Sorrow?
How can Christians experience joy and happiness when life is so full of heartache and suffering? John Piper highlights Paul's ...
Aug 1, 2025
11min 38s
How Does Joy Overflow in Love?
If joy in God is so central to the Christian life, what does that mean for our joy in other people? How does the heart and mind of a ...
Aug 1, 2025
10min 40s
Do We Have to Enjoy God to Believe?
If joy is so critical to the Christian life, then how does it relate to saving faith? Is it the happy product of faith, or is it an essential ...
Aug 1, 2025
8min 2s
What Is the Secret of Joy in Suffering?
How are Christians supposed to rejoice when there is so much wrong in the world and in our lives? Paul makes it clear that joy is ...
Aug 1, 2025
8min 28s
What Is Christian Hedonism?
What is Christian Hedonism? John Piper has used the short phrase for years to describe how our joy in God makes much of God.
Aug 1, 2025
10min 13s
Latest Podcasts
When the Word Meets Real Life
Are you feeding your faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 119:9–16 to show that spiritual strength grows where God’s word satisfies our deepest hunger.
Aug 1, 2025
22min 15s
Treasuring Scripture for Life’s Battles
Fighting sin takes more than memory. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 119:9–16 to show how God’s word becomes powerful when it’s treasured, not just memorized.
Jul 31, 2025
23min 32s
Living Pure in a Corrupting Screen Age
What happens when Christians saturate themselves with worldly entertainment? Pastor John calls us to offer a resolute no for the sake of a better, sweeter yes.
Jul 31, 2025
12min 52s
When the Word Abides
What makes prayer powerful? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 15:1–8 to show how God’s word abiding in us shapes prayers he delights to answer.
Jul 30, 2025
24min 49s
The Life-Giving Words of Christ
When faith feels impossible, what makes the difference? John Piper opens John 6:60–71 to show how the Spirit gives life through the word.
Jul 29, 2025
25min 12s
When the Rock Becomes Our Refuge
What if betrayal is part of the plan? In John 6:52–71, John Piper shows how God uses resistance to fulfill his saving purposes.
Jul 28, 2025
27min 44s