If God Knows Our Hearts, Why Does He Tes...

Satan wouldn’t exist if God didn’t keep him around — so why is he here? Pastor John explains four ways in which God is using Satan for his glory.<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17215794.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

Differences in belief can feel bigger than they are — but sometimes they are truly big. What separates personal opinion from soul-damaging theology?<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17213565.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

If God refuses to act “for our sake,” does that mean he refuses to do us good? Pastor John resolves a perplexity and holds forth lavish grace from Ezekiel 36.<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17210733.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

If God is love, why does he allow people to go to hell? Dr. Sri clarifies the Catholic Church's teaching on hell and explains how this teaching should impact us. Snippet from the Show "God extends his arms open wide in mercy but also respects our freedom." _ _ For full shownotes, ... Show More

<p class="p1">Does it feel like you can’t discern God’s voice in this season? Do this when God isn’t speaking to you.</p> 

How can you discern if the voice you're hearing is genuinely God's? How can you be sure it isn't just your own thoughts or even something deceptive? Fr. Mike offers insight into recognizing God's guidance by asking key questions: Does the voice contradict Scripture or the teachi ... Show More

Support this podcast by becoming a Patron here (tax-deductible): https://3szn.short.gy/conv___________________________________________No one enjoys a wilderness season—but what if it’s exactly where God wants you? John and Lisa dive into a question many of us have asked: Why does ... Show More

It’s easy to ask the question, “Why do bad things happen?” Today Brian and I discuss this from a Christian perspective, and we turn to the Bible for some answers. 

How can we expect to love the unlovely as God does when we are sinful and imperfect? Scripture says the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. That's the only way we are able to love the unlovely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p id="7d3e3180" class="vMJ1D OaaMq" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"> <span data-hook="BACKGROUND_COLOR"><span data-hook= "FOREGROUND_COLOR">Pastor and theologian Sharon Hodde Miller joins Kaitlyn to answer a deeply personal and theological question: how do we know what God wants us to do ... Show More

"Does God take us when he feels like our time here is over?" Fr. Mike tackles this question and examines the motivations behind it to show us why God made us and why our value doesn't lie in what we do in this life. 

“God, can You get me out of this?” It’s a prayer we’ve all prayed. But what if God’s answer isn’t escape, but endurance? What if His rescue comes one day at a time? This message will help you recognize God’s faithful provision in every season and learn how to trust His hand as He ... Show More