How to Find the Meaning of a Bible Verse

In 1980, Bethlehem Baptist Church hired 34-year-old John Piper as lead pastor. Pastor John reflects on the life experience and biblical worldview that prepared him for ministry. 

Modern psychology defines happiness as “self-fulfillment.” But without God, our souls will always long for greater satisfaction and joy. 

Can God act as a Christian’s enemy through suffering? Pastor John explains how God’s painful providences do not conflict with his enduring love for his children. 

<p>Have you ever read the Bible and felt like you’re not “getting it” or that you’re not connecting with God? In this episode, Tim and Jon take a look at the (often unhelpful) paradigms through which we interact with Scripture. They explore how seeing the Bible as a unified story ... Show More

If you've ever sat down to read your Bible and felt unsure where to begin, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm walking you through a method that's helped me so much in my own quiet time—the POIMA method: Prayer, Observation, Interpretation, Meditation, and Application. It's a ... Show More

<p>How in the world does JP have so much Scripture memorized? In this episode, we pick his brain and see if he has any tips on how to internalize Scripture. If you're looking to grow in your understanding of the Bible, don't miss this episode!</p> 

Why do authoritarian governments often ban the Bible? John Mark talks about the how the library of Scripture is an alternative story: one that points to Jesus as the center of reality. He challenges us to let this story shape our lives and engage with these writings, even through ... Show More

"How do we lead other leaders?" - Join us as we aim to give a Biblical understanding to this question