God is angry. But it's not the anger of a vengeful, evil person who's out of control and wants to harm. God is angry because, as Lord, King, Creator, and Ruler of the universe, He will not forsake His holy cause. In today’s episode of Survival Skills, Paul David Tripp explains that God's people are often angry for all the wrong reasons. For the first 14 episodes of the series, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 059, 063, 073, 075, 077, 079, 081, 083, 085, 087, 089, 091, 093, and 095....
Jul 09, 2020•23 min
When was the last time you really enjoyed waiting? When was the last time you planned waiting into your schedule? Did you thank the Lord for your wait the last time you were stuck in traffic? In this episode of Survival Skills, Paul explains why we hate to wait. But he also teaches how waiting is, by biblical description, part of God's glorious plan. For the first 13 episodes of Survival Skills, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 059, 063, 073, 075, 077, 079, 081, 083, 085, 087, 089, 091,...
Jul 06, 2020•24 min
In some way this week, you were probably provoked to anger. What was it that provoked you? In Acts 17, the Apostle Paul is provoked, not by selfish circumstances, but because the city of Athens was full of idols. Are you provoked by the idolatry of your culture? In today’s episode, we’ll hear a sermon from Paul Tripp as we finish his series “Loving Your City” and in this final message, he argues that true ministry begins with provoked hearts of the people of God. For the first three sermons in t...
Jul 02, 2020•41 min
If you had to write a one-paragraph description of what Christianity is, what would you write? Would you write about having your sins forgiven? Being committed to worship and ministry? Understanding theology and doctrine? These are all important, but in today’s episode Paul Tripp reveals the essential core of Christianity that we often leave out as we continue through his old radio series “Survival Skills”. For the first 12 episodes of the radio series, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes ...
Jun 29, 2020•23 min
You have been called to shine as a light in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation. But that will never work if you have an unbiblical perspective of ministry. In today’s episode, we'll listen to the third sermon in Paul’s sermon series “Loving Your City”. For the first two sermons in the series, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 88 and 90.
Jun 25, 2020•37 min
Why does God choose to keep his children living in this fallen world? Wouldn't it be easier if we were transported into Heaven immediately after our salvation? In today’s episode of Survival Skills, Paul wants to encourage you that God has you exactly where he wants you, and he has given you the ability to exercise influence in the situations, locations, and relationships where you live. For the other episodes in this series, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 059, 063, 073, 075, 077, 079...
Jun 22, 2020•23 min
Babylon was a great cultural city, like New York City of today. But in Revelation 18, she has fallen. Self-glory has consumed Babylon and she has become a dwelling place for demons. But just like this great city, we have the capacity for a dangerous addiction to self-glory. For the first sermon in the series check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 088.
Jun 18, 2020•35 min
How many people really know you? Don't answer too quickly. Is there anyone who really knows where you struggle every day? Are there people who know what circumstances tend to overwhelm you? In this 11th episode of Survival Skills, Paul David Tripp explains why the body of Christ is designed to pursue intentionally-intrusive community. For the first 10 episodes of Survival Skills, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 059, 063, 073, 075, 077, 079, 081, 083, 085, and 087.
Jun 15, 2020•23 min
You live in a world where things are not the way they're supposed to be. Shalom has been shattered. But there will be a day when Shalom is going to be restored once again. In the meantime, you're called to be active and compassionate ambassadors for Christ wherever you live. In today’s episode, you'll hear Paul preach a sermon from Revelation 21 from a series he did called “Loving Your City”. Over the next few weeks, we'll post all four of the sermons from this series on The Paul Tripp Podcast....
Jun 11, 2020•35 min
Are you tired of things being the same? Is your daily routine an endless, repetitive hassle? Maybe you even feel like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day! In this episode, Paul David Tripp explains that we will only be able to make sense of right here, right now when we eavesdrop on eternity. For the first nine episodes of "Survival Skills", check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 059, 063, 073, 075, 077, 079, 081, 083, and 085. For more radio broadcasts, visit www.PaulTripp.com/radio...
Jun 08, 2020•23 min
We’re living in a period of time filled with unrest and anxiety as a pandemic sweeps through our globe and tensions rise in our nation. So in today’s episode, we’ll hear our audiobook narrator Bevan Greiner read 5 of Paul Tripp’s meditations from his devotional “My Heart Cries Out”. We pray these poems bring Christ-centered comfort to your soul during these uncertain times.
Jun 04, 2020•9 min
Are you a spiritual schizophrenic? Do you live in two entirely different worlds, where spirituality and reality don't ever touch? That's not the Gospel. Jesus came, not to invite you out of reality into this thing called spirituality. He came to radically transform every single piece of your reality by His grace. For the first 8 episodes of Survival Skills, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 059, 063, 073, 075, 077, 079, 081, and 083.
Jun 01, 2020•23 min
We are currently living through a global pandemic that is affecting everyone in some way. In today’s podcast, Paul wants to encourage you with three unique challenges to consider during this pandemic. Part One: Two Pathways of Response To Coronavirus Part Two: Let The Pandemic Humble Your Heart Part Three: Represent God's Character As His Ambassador
May 28, 2020•17 min
The murder of Kitty Genovese became a dark symbol of the national character of America. Kitty's neighbors were too indifferent, too frightened, and too self-absorbed to get involved. If you had been at that crime scene, would you have been as passive? In today’s episode, Paul Tripp challenges you to resist passivity in your life as we continue to listen through an old radio series called Survival Skills. For the first 7 episodes of Survival Skills, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 059, ...
May 25, 2020•23 min
The cross of Jesus Christ is not just for your entry into faith. It's not just for the forgiveness of your sins. It's not just for the eternal salvation in heaven when you die. Today's episode features Paul sharing a sermon from Colossians 2 on how the cross of Jesus Christ provides you with everything you need for a lifestyle of faith, right here, right now.
May 21, 2020•40 min
Do you understand the will of God? Are you really sure that you're doing what God wants you to do? These are all very important questions, and if you don't know the answer, you'll be left anxious and fearful. In today’s episode, Paul Tripp answers these questions as we continue to listen through an old radio series called “Survival Skills”. Today’s episode is titled “Act On What You Can Be Sure Of” and it’s the 7th of the series. To listen to the first 6 episodes of this series, check out The Pa...
May 18, 2020•23 min
Our hearts are always captured by something—that’s how God made us. But sin threatens to distract us from the glory of our Creator and all too often, we stand in awe of everything but God. In today’s episode, Paul Tripp explains what awe is and why it matters for every facet of our lives. If you would like to study this topic in-depth and learn how to recapture your awe of God, check out Paul’s popular book Awe: Why It Matters For Everything We Think, Say, And Do. This book, and all of Paul’s ti...
May 14, 2020•42 min
It’s hard for us to admit our limits. But when you begin to accept your limits, you can be free from the burden of attempting to do what you don’t have the power to do. In today’s episode, we’ll continue to listen through an old radio series Paul recorded in 2006 called “Survival Skills”. Today’s episode is titled “Humbly Admit Your Limits” and it is the 6th episode in the series. To listen to the first five episodes, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 059, 063, 073, 075, and 077....
May 11, 2020•23 min
This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day and in today’s short episode of The Paul Tripp Podcast, Paul wants to briefly exhort and encourage weary moms. He first addresses single moms and aims to encourage them with the gospel as they struggle to raise children without a father. He then turns his attention to all moms and shares gospel encouragement as we approach Mother's Day.
May 07, 2020•8 min
God is the author of your story. You can rest even when you're confused. In moments of difficulty, you don't have to worry, because the One writing your story is wise and loving and good. Today’s episode is from an old radio program Paul recorded in 2006 called "Survival Skills". Today's episode is the 5th in the series and it's called “Rest in Sovereignty”. If you want to listen to the first 4 episodes, be sure to check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 059, 063, 073, and 075. For more radio ...
May 04, 2020•23 min
In today’s episode, we’ll hear Paul give 5 directives from 1 Peter 5. It’s from a video series Paul recorded called “Living Between” and it's about how to live life between the “already” and the “not yet”. For more video content from Paul: www.paultripp.com/video To ask Paul a question: www.paultripp.com/ask
Apr 30, 2020•23 min
Your life isn't predictable. It hasn't worked out the way you wished it would. You're always dealing with the unexpected. What in the world is God doing with your life? Today's episode features the 4th installment of Paul's series "Survival Skills", an old radio broadcast from 2006 that we pulled from the archives. For more archived radio broadcasts: https://www.paultripp.com/radio To ask Paul a question: https://www.paultripp.com/ask-paul-tripp...
Apr 27, 2020•23 min
Today's episode features an interview Paul had with Pastor Robbie Symons from Hope Bible Church in Oakville, Ontario for their new series "Truth In Troubled Times". Paul discusses how to guide your heart through a crisis, how to defeat fear, and he shares the Bible verse that has brought him the most comfort this past month. For more information about Paul Tripp: https://www.paultripp.com/ For more information about Hope Bible Church: https://hopeoakville.ca/ To ask Paul a question: https://www....
Apr 23, 2020•24 min
If you had to name the darkest, saddest passage in all the Bible, what would your answer be? In this episode, Paul Tripp takes you to the most shocking section in all of Scripture - Psalm 88. This is from an old radio broadcast recorded in 2006 that we pulled from the archives that we think will still be helpful for you today. The third episode from his series "Survival Skills". For the first two episodes, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 059 and 063, respectively.
Apr 20, 2020•23 min
In this episode of Ask Paul Tripp, Paul answers a question regarding social media use for the follower of Christ. If you have a question of your own you'd like to ask Paul, you can submit it on our website at: www.paultripp.com/ask
Apr 16, 2020•19 min
In today's episode, Paul wants to give you a gospel-centered framework to help you make sense of the coronavirus. It's only when we interpret situations through the lens of the gospel that the difficult things in life will begin to make sense.
Apr 13, 2020•5 min
What does the story of King Nebuchadnezzar have to do with the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? According to Paul Tripp, this story is the quintessential Easter story. In this sermon, he teaches on four themes that are the key to understanding the practical implications of our Risen Savior.
Apr 11, 2020•45 min
Those six words - “but by the grace of God” - may be the most important words ever spoken or written. Without them, there is no hope for us. In this sermon, Paul Tripp examines how the grace of God radically transformed Saul to Paul, and how the resurrection grace of the gospel allows us to experience that same transformation in the here and now while we wait for our eternal life. As we approach Easter Sunday, we'll be releasing an Easter sermon from Paul Tripp each day this week.
Apr 10, 2020•53 min
The theology of the Bible is never meant to be impersonal, abstract, or academic; it's meant to be life-giving and life-changing. No Christian theology is more important than the resurrection, and in this sermon, Paul Tripp applies the practical truths of the resurrection to the everyday struggles of marriage, family, career, and finances. As we approach Easter Sunday, we'll be releasing an Easter sermon from Paul Tripp each day this week.
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr
God loves his children so much that he will put them in situations where they have nothing left but his glory to rely on. In this Easter sermon, Paul Tripp explains why Christ delayed his arrival to see Lazarus and how Christians should live with resurrected faith. As we approach Easter Sunday, we'll be releasing an Easter sermon from Paul Tripp each day this week.
Apr 08, 2020•20 min
