http://odeo.com/channels/588633-Ask-Pastor-John no "Ask Pastor John" episodes are short Q&As with John Piper, posted twice a week. "Ask Pastor John" episodes are short Q&As with John Piper, posted twice a week. "Ask Pastor John" episodes are short Q&As with John Piper, posted twice a week. en-us 40 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0800 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0800 Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/25494876-What-are-your-thoughts-on-the-legalization-of-marijuana John Piper explains why and how he'd like to see marijuana legalized. John Piper explains why and how he'd like to see marijuana legalized. John Piper explains why and how he'd like to see marijuana legalized. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25494876 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25459868-Should-the-risk-of-danger-keep-me-from-doing-missions John Piper says danger doesn't automatically exempt a person from doing missions. John Piper says danger doesn't automatically exempt a person from doing missions. John Piper says danger doesn't automatically exempt a person from doing missions. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25459868 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25459870-Why-should-I-want-to-be-a-Christian John Piper gives one negative and one positive reason for why you should want to follow Jesus. John Piper gives one negative and one positive reason for why you should want to follow Jesus. John Piper gives one negative and one positive reason for why you should want to follow Jesus. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-27,25459870 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25459878-What-role-does-your-temperament-play-in-determining-your-view-of-God-and-the-Christian-life Our temperaments influence the way we view God, says John Piper. But so does the Bible. Our temperaments influence the way we view God, says John Piper. But so does the Bible. Our temperaments influence the way we view God, says John Piper. But so does the Bible. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25459878 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25459889-Do-you-have-a-particular-burden-or-love-for-your-hometown John Piper shares some of his thoughts and prayers for Minneapolis. John Piper shares some of his thoughts and prayers for Minneapolis. John Piper shares some of his thoughts and prayers for Minneapolis. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25459889 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25459897-What-are-some-ways-I-can-encourage-my-mentor John Piper mentions 3 ways that a student can encourage his or her mentor. John Piper mentions 3 ways that a student can encourage his or her mentor. John Piper mentions 3 ways that a student can encourage his or her mentor. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-16,25459897 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25444491-How-can-a-pastor-minister-to-a-congregation-of-illegal-immigrants John Piper says pastors should aim to create a church that wants to do what is right. John Piper says pastors should aim to create a church that wants to do what is right. John Piper says pastors should aim to create a church that wants to do what is right. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25444491 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25434497-How-can-I-desire-heaven-when-I-know-I-won-t-be-married-to-my-husband-there John Piper says we shouldn't forget that everything will be better in heaven. John Piper says we shouldn't forget that everything will be better in heaven. John Piper says we shouldn't forget that everything will be better in heaven. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25434497 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25423600-If-parents-raise-their-children-according-to-the-Bible-does-God-promise-to-bring-them-to-know-him John Piper says God's word does not go forth void into the lives of children. John Piper says God's word does not go forth void into the lives of children. John Piper says God's word does not go forth void into the lives of children. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25423600 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25409870-Was-Jesus-tempted-with-homosexuality John Piper says Jesus encountered every temptation on the cross. John Piper says Jesus encountered every temptation on the cross. John Piper says Jesus encountered every temptation on the cross. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409870 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25447974-Ask-Pastor-John-Live%E2%80%94November-2009-Part-1 The first hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The first hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The first hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25447974 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25447975-Ask-Pastor-John-Live%E2%80%94November-2009-Part-2 The second hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The second hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The second hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25447975 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25447976-Ask-Pastor-John-Live%E2%80%94November-2009-Part-3 The third and final hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The third and final hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The third and final hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25447976 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25446471-Ask-Pastor-John-Live%E2%80%94November-2009-Part-1 The first hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The first hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The first hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25446471 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25446472-Ask-Pastor-John-Live%E2%80%94November-2009-Part-2 The second hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The second hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The second hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25446472 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25446473-Ask-Pastor-John-Live%E2%80%94November-2009-Part-3 The third and final hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The third and final hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. The third and final hour of a live webcast where John Piper fields questions sent in via Twitter. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25446473 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25398406-Do-you-use-arcing-when-you-study-the-narrative-passages-of-the-Bible John Piper explains one way to interpret the stories of Scripture. John Piper explains one way to interpret the stories of Scripture. John Piper explains one way to interpret the stories of Scripture. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25398406 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25398407-Are-all-sins-equal-before-God John Piper says consequences matter when it comes to weighing sin. John Piper says consequences matter when it comes to weighing sin. John Piper says consequences matter when it comes to weighing sin. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25398407 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25398408-Does-being-totally-depraved-mean-we-re-always-sinning-no-matter-what Even though we're always sinning, John Piper says that shouldn't paralyze us. Even though we're always sinning, John Piper says that shouldn't paralyze us. Even though we're always sinning, John Piper says that shouldn't paralyze us. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25398408 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25398409-What-would-you-say-to-a-Christian-going-through-a-mid-life-crisis John Piper says that God offers hope to everyone, no matter how regretful their past. John Piper says that God offers hope to everyone, no matter how regretful their past. John Piper says that God offers hope to everyone, no matter how regretful their past. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25398409 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25373250-Is-it-true-to-say-that-God-made-you-so-that-he-could-love-you John Piper can agree with the statement "God made us to love us," as long as "love" is defined right. John Piper can agree with the statement "God made us to love us," as long as "love" is defined right. John Piper can agree with the statement "God made us to love us," as long as "love" is defined right. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25373250 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25352605-What-should-a-pastor-think-about-marrying-non-believers John Piper says God approves of non-Christians getting married, even though it's sin. John Piper says God approves of non-Christians getting married, even though it's sin. John Piper says God approves of non-Christians getting married, even though it's sin. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25352605 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25320731-How-are-general-and-special-revelation-different John Piper explains why the Bible is the best way to know God. John Piper explains why the Bible is the best way to know God. John Piper explains why the Bible is the best way to know God. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25320731 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25309314-Does-the-number-of-people-praying-for-something-make-God-more-likely-to-do-it John Piper says God sometimes gets more glory when more people pray. John Piper says God sometimes gets more glory when more people pray. John Piper says God sometimes gets more glory when more people pray. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25309314 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25292727-What-would-you-say-to-someone-who-feels-like-the-Spirit-s-leading-has-authority-over-Scripture John Piper shows where Paul himself subordinated spiritual gifts to the written word of God. John Piper shows where Paul himself subordinated spiritual gifts to the written word of God. John Piper shows where Paul himself subordinated spiritual gifts to the written word of God. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25292727 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25288084-What-Bible-passages-do-you-use-to-base-your-claims-about-how-we-should-preach John Piper looks to Paul's words to Timothy for how to view preaching. John Piper looks to Paul's words to Timothy for how to view preaching. John Piper looks to Paul's words to Timothy for how to view preaching. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25288084 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25281059-What-Bible-passages-do-you-use-to-base-your-claims-about-how-we-should-preach John Piper looks to Paul's words to Timothy for how to view preaching. John Piper looks to Paul's words to Timothy for how to view preaching. John Piper looks to Paul's words to Timothy for how to view preaching. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25281059 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25288085-It-seems-our-potential-son-in-law-became-a-believer-to-win-our-daughter-How-should-we-respond John Piper says parents must be very careful in their guidance to grown children. John Piper says parents must be very careful in their guidance to grown children. John Piper says parents must be very careful in their guidance to grown children. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25288085 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25270338-It-seems-our-potential-son-in-law-became-a-believer-to-win-our-daughter-How-should-we-respond John Piper says parents must be very careful in their guidance to grown children. John Piper says parents must be very careful in their guidance to grown children. John Piper says parents must be very careful in their guidance to grown children. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25270338 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25257601-How-do-you-choose-what-Bible-passages-to-memorize John Piper wants to memorize those verses that help him fight against anxiety. John Piper wants to memorize those verses that help him fight against anxiety. John Piper wants to memorize those verses that help him fight against anxiety. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25257601 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25263971-How-do-you-choose-what-Bible-passages-to-memorize John Piper wants to memorize those verses that help him fight against anxiety. John Piper wants to memorize those verses that help him fight against anxiety. John Piper wants to memorize those verses that help him fight against anxiety. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25263971 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25246199-What-have-you-done-to-teach-your-children-the-importance-of-giving-tithes-and-offerings John Piper describes how he and Noël have taught their children about money. John Piper describes how he and Noël have taught their children about money. John Piper describes how he and Noël have taught their children about money. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25246199 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25263972-What-have-you-done-to-teach-your-children-the-importance-of-giving-tithes-and-offerings John Piper describes how he and Noël have taught their children about money. John Piper describes how he and Noël have taught their children about money. John Piper describes how he and Noël have taught their children about money. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25263972 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25233912-Was-it-possible-for-Jesus-to-sin John Piper says that Jesus was both capable and incapable of sinning. John Piper says that Jesus was both capable and incapable of sinning. John Piper says that Jesus was both capable and incapable of sinning. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25233912 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25263973-Was-it-possible-for-Jesus-to-sin John Piper says that Jesus was both capable and incapable of sinning. John Piper says that Jesus was both capable and incapable of sinning. John Piper says that Jesus was both capable and incapable of sinning. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25263973 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25219893-What-goes-on-in-your-mind-before-you-begin-a-public-prayer John Piper says that public prayers should be sensitive to the moment. John Piper says that public prayers should be sensitive to the moment. John Piper says that public prayers should be sensitive to the moment. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25219893 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25263974-What-goes-on-in-your-mind-before-you-begin-a-public-prayer John Piper says that public prayers should be sensitive to the moment. John Piper says that public prayers should be sensitive to the moment. John Piper says that public prayers should be sensitive to the moment. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25263974 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25207863-Is-it-ever-OK-for-a-Christian-to-sue-a-non-Christian John Piper says that Christians should be known for returning good for evil. John Piper says that Christians should be known for returning good for evil. John Piper says that Christians should be known for returning good for evil. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25207863 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25263975-Is-it-ever-OK-for-a-Christian-to-sue-a-non-Christian John Piper says that Christians should be known for returning good for evil. John Piper says that Christians should be known for returning good for evil. John Piper says that Christians should be known for returning good for evil. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25263975 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25197135-What-s-your-take-on-Christians-using-antidepressants John Piper says we shouldn't ignore the physical realities that underlie depression. John Piper says we shouldn't ignore the physical realities that underlie depression. John Piper says we shouldn't ignore the physical realities that underlie depression. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-27,25197135 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25263976-What-s-your-take-on-Christians-using-antidepressants John Piper says we shouldn't ignore the physical realities that underlie depression. John Piper says we shouldn't ignore the physical realities that underlie depression. John Piper says we shouldn't ignore the physical realities that underlie depression. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-27,25263976 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25181220-How-can-a-pastor-respectfully-and-lovingly-move-his-congregation-from-the-King-James-version-to-a-better-translation John Piper has three suggestions for how to lead a church into using a new translation. John Piper has three suggestions for how to lead a church into using a new translation. John Piper has three suggestions for how to lead a church into using a new translation. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25181220 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25263977-How-can-a-pastor-respectfully-and-lovingly-move-his-congregation-from-the-King-James-version-to-a-better-translation John Piper has three suggestions for how to lead a church into using a new translation. John Piper has three suggestions for how to lead a church into using a new translation. John Piper has three suggestions for how to lead a church into using a new translation. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25263977 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25168491-What-can-I-do-to-help-my-parents-stay-together John Piper suggests several ways a child might help his parents' marriage endure. John Piper suggests several ways a child might help his parents' marriage endure. John Piper suggests several ways a child might help his parents' marriage endure. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25168491 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25263978-What-can-I-do-to-help-my-parents-stay-together John Piper suggests several ways a child might help his parents' marriage endure. John Piper suggests several ways a child might help his parents' marriage endure. John Piper suggests several ways a child might help his parents' marriage endure. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25263978 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25157717-How-thorough-should-a-pastor-s-confession-to-his-congregation-be John Piper talks about how a pastor can be helpfully authentic in front of his people. John Piper talks about how a pastor can be helpfully authentic in front of his people. John Piper talks about how a pastor can be helpfully authentic in front of his people. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-20,25157717 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25263979-How-thorough-should-a-pastor-s-confession-to-his-congregation-be John Piper talks about how a pastor can be helpfully authentic in front of his people. John Piper talks about how a pastor can be helpfully authentic in front of his people. John Piper talks about how a pastor can be helpfully authentic in front of his people. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-20,25263979 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25143297-Is-it-OK-to-have-different-denominations-when-Paul-seems-to-say-that-Christians-should-identify-only-with-Christ John Piper says that having different denominations doesn't have to mean disunity. John Piper says that having different denominations doesn't have to mean disunity. John Piper says that having different denominations doesn't have to mean disunity. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25143297 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25263980-Is-it-OK-to-have-different-denominations-when-Paul-seems-to-say-that-Christians-should-identify-only-with-Christ John Piper says that having different denominations doesn't have to mean disunity. John Piper says that having different denominations doesn't have to mean disunity. John Piper says that having different denominations doesn't have to mean disunity. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25263980 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John http://odeo.com/episodes/25132454-What-s-the-difference-between-praying-to-Jesus-and-praying-to-the-Father-in-the-name-of-Jesus John Piper thinks that it is both right and inevitable to pray to all members of the Trinity. John Piper thinks that it is both right and inevitable to pray to all members of the Trinity. John Piper thinks that it is both right and inevitable to pray to all members of the Trinity. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25132454 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no Ask Pastor John