The Miracle of Faith
Is Jesus bothered when you come to him for help? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 8:40–56 to show Christ’s compassion for those who fear they’ve come too late or asked too much.
Jun 16, 2025•26 min
Light + Truth
Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.
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Episodes
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•26 min
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•21 min
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•26 min
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•26 min
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 09, 2025•32 min
Courageous Joy in the Fight for Truth
Is it possible to stand your ground without losing your joy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows how Athanasius never let his courage outrun his delight in Christ.
Jun 06, 2025•23 min
Exiled Yet Unyielding
What kind of man can outlast emperors, exile, and slander? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper traces Athanasius’s fierce allegiance to Christ and unwavering defense of truth.
Jun 05, 2025•26 min
Assurance in the Spirit
What role does the Holy Spirit play in our spiritual security? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Ephesians 1:12–14 to reveal how God’s Spirit empowers our perseverance to the end.
Jun 04, 2025•19 min
God’s Sovereign Will in Action
Who is really at work when you obey God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 1:12–14 to show how God’s sovereign will fuels both our willing and our doing.
Jun 03, 2025•25 min
The Glory of God’s Eternal Plan
What is God’s goal in choosing a people for himself? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Ephesians 1:11–12 to show that election and predestination exist for the praise of God’s glory.
Jun 02, 2025•24 min
God’s Grand Design in Redemption
Why is the gospel bigger than we often imagine? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 1:8–10 to show how Christ’s work unites Jews and Gentiles in one redeemed people.
May 30, 2025•22 min
The Cosmic Goal of All Things
How does Christ define the meaning of all things? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Ephesians 1:8–10 to reveal how the entire universe is summed up in him.
May 29, 2025•20 min
Forgiveness Through Jesus’s Blood
What is the foundation of our forgiveness? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 1:7 to show why the blood of Christ secures redemption.
May 28, 2025•22 min
Present Redemption, Future Glory
What does redemption mean for us now and in the future? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Ephesians 1:7–10 to show how our present forgiveness guarantees our future glory.
May 27, 2025•24 min
Chosen in Christ
What does it mean to be chosen in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 1:3–6 to show how God’s election and predestination lead to our adoption as sons.
May 26, 2025•18 min
God’s Glorious Grace
What is God’s ultimate purpose in salvation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Ephesians 1:3–6 to unveil how God’s grace serves God’s ultimate goal — the praise of his glory.
May 23, 2025•23 min
How to Read and Understand Scripture
Why is grammar essential to knowing God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Ephesians 3:1–4 to show how reading Scripture well makes all the difference in our relationship with God.
May 22, 2025•25 min
The Scriptures Witness Everywhere to Jesus
How does the Old Testament prepare us to know Jesus? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:33–47 to show how all of Scripture bears witness to his glory.
May 21, 2025•23 min
Freedom from the Chains of Human Approval
What keeps us addicted to human approval? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 5:30–47 to expose the restless craving for praise and how Christ sets us free.
May 20, 2025•18 min
The Blinding Power of Sinful Desire
What does an unwillingness to believe the gospel reveal about us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:30–47 to reveal how our deepest desires shape our beliefs.
May 19, 2025•25 min
The Son Has Life in Himself
Why is Jesus the source of life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:25–29 to show how the Son, like the Father, possesses and gives life as God himself.
May 16, 2025•22 min
The Voice That Raises the Dead
What happens when Jesus speaks to the dead? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 5:25–29 to unfold the staggering reality that all who have lived will rise at his call.
May 15, 2025•26 min
Healing That Points to Holiness
What do Jesus’s healings reveal about his ultimate mission? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:1–24 to show how every miracle points to the deeper healing we need.
May 14, 2025•26 min
Christ’s Call to Holiness
Why did Jesus heal? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 5:1–18 to reveal that Christ’s miracles are not just about health but about holiness.
May 13, 2025•25 min
The Compassionate Healer
What moves the heart of Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 5:1–18 to show that Jesus is not distant or indifferent — he is deeply compassionate.
May 12, 2025•22 min
The Unstoppable Gospel
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.
May 09, 2025•22 min
The Cost of Spiritual Power
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.
May 08, 2025•25 min
Bold Prayers
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.
May 07, 2025•25 min
From Hypocrisy to Generosity
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.
May 06, 2025•27 min
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