Light + Truth

Why is Christianity still advancing worldwide? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 5:30–31 to reveal that Jesus, risen and reigning, is building his church.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Why does God sometimes rescue and sometimes not? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 5:17–42 to show why the same God who delivers also ordains suffering.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Why did the early church pray for signs and wonders? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 4:30–5:14 to reveal how bold prayers for God’s power led to conversions.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

What frees us from the love of money? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 4:32–5:11 to show how treasuring Christ loosens our grip on possessions.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

What kind of prayer changes the world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at Acts 4:23–31 to show the power of Spirit-filled, Scripture-saturated prayer.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

What keeps Christians from speaking up for Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 4:13–22 to reveal the source of true boldness.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

How does Christ’s supremacy compel global missions? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Acts 4:1–12 to show why the exclusivity of Jesus fuels the urgent call to proclaim his name.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

How do you prepare for suffering before it comes? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines John Bunyan’s unwavering trust in God’s sovereignty.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Why do the greatest lessons often come through suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores how John Bunyan’s time in prison made his ministry a balm for sufferers.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

What does it take to live a Christ-centered life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 3:1–4 to emphasize that true life in Christ is marked by growth in grace.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Where can true wisdom be found? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 2:14–16 to contrast the folly of worldly wisdom with the Spirit’s work to reveal our inheritance.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Are we pointing others to Christ — or ourselves? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 to show how the gospel’s power shines when human pride steps aside.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Have you felt the freedom of living for something greater than yourself? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 1:31 to reveal the joy of boasting only in the cross.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Do you ever seek significance by aligning with influential leaders? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 to reveal the profound dangers of this impulse.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

What defines who you are? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 to urge us to root our identity in God’s calling and faithfulness.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Can you trust Christ’s words before you see their effect? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:43–54 to show what it means to trust in Jesus for the right reasons.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Does faith require seeing, or is Christ’s word enough? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores John 4:43–54 to show how a desperate father’s trust reveals the nature of true belief.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

What does it mean for Jesus to be sustained by giving life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:27–42 to show how Christ’s obedience overflows as life for the world.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

How does Jesus reveal himself as the Savior? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:27–42 to show how faith arises through the witness of others and personal encounters.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

How does Jesus transform worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–30 to reveal the life-giving joy of worshiping the Father through Christ.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

What does it mean to truly worship God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–30 to reveal how Jesus brings us into a deep, personal encounter with the living God.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

What can satisfy the cavernous thirst of your soul? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–26 to show how Jesus breaks through our defenses to offer living water.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

How do we face the pain of being fully known? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–19 to explore how Jesus reveals our thirst and satisfies our deepest longings.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

How far will God go to pursue a worshiper? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:1–15 to show the unrelenting grace of Jesus as he crosses barriers of culture, sin, and shame.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

What does it mean to follow a Savior who does nothing by accident? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:1–15 to reveal the gracious sovereignty of Jesus.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

If you feel overwhelmed by uncertainty or suffering, how does God provide for you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit intercedes for us.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

How does God meet us in our weakness and uncertainty? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:26–27 to show how the Spirit aligns our groanings with God’s unfailing will.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

What happens when we don’t know how we should pray? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:26–27 to reveal how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us in our weakness.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

What kind of future awaits those who trust in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:18–25 to reveal the breathtaking hope of a renewed creation.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

What does our inevitable suffering reveal about the meaning of life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:18–23 to show how our suffering relates to our God-given hope.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

What does it mean to inherit God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:14–18 to reveal the glory of inheriting God himself.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

What do the children of God inherit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:14–18 to reveal the breathtaking promise of God’s inheritance.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

How does the Spirit confirm our adoption? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:15–16 to show how the Spirit moves believers from fear to the intimate cry of “Abba, Father.”

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

What does it mean to be led by the Spirit? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:13–14 to show how the Spirit leads believers into battle against sin.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

How did Jesus break sin’s grip and Satan’s power? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 2:14–18 to show how Christ’s sacrifice deals with our sin and fear of death.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

How did Christ endure the cross? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Hebrews 2:10 to reveal the joy and glory that sustained Jesus in his suffering.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

What does it mean that Christ died for our sins? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Hebrews 2:9 to reveal how Christ’s death secures salvation and the faith that brings us to God.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

What did Jesus accomplish in tasting death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Hebrews 2:9 to reveal the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and covenant love.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Is there an end to death’s grip on this world? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Hebrews 2:1–9, showing how Jesus reshapes our destiny.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

What makes our salvation both great and certain? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Hebrews 2:3–4 to show how God confirms the truth of salvation through unimpeachable witnesses.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Why must we give Jesus our closest attention? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 2:1–4 to underscore the necessity of heeding God’s decisive word in Christ.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Why does Christ’s supremacy over all things matter? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper examines Hebrews 1 to show how this truth shapes our worship, assurance, and view of Christ’s reign.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

What makes Jesus Christ uniquely worthy to sit at the right hand of God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 1:1–4 to examine profound truths about Christ’s person and work.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

How can sinners stand before a holy God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 1:1–4 to show what Christ achieved and its power to transform those who trust him.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Are you listening to God’s final word for your life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 1:1–4 to show how God’s message in Christ surpasses all others.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Have you ever wished God would speak directly to you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Hebrews 1:1–4 how God’s final and ultimate word in Christ surpasses all our expectations.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025