In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Tim Challies discuss the tragic story that prompted Tim to write his book Seasons of Sorrow and how God worked in Tim’s heart through his grief.To hear more of this conversation with Tim Challies, check out The Connecting Podcast Episode 036 wherever you listen to podcasts.You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/5Rp3nsl5bKw?si=l0-h7DHNFAgXA257

This week, Paul continues to revisit the "Love. Know. Speak. Do." ministry model we studied over the summer as we reflect on the fact that we need to consider our own need for grace if we're going to disciple others well. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

It’s not natural to want the things of God. Only a person inhabited by the Spirit of God would desire his ways. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul teaches from 1 Corinthians 2. In it, Paul explains the difference between the natural person and the spiritual person and the dangers that come with both.If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 4 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John. In it, Paul looks at another miracle of Christ: the time he healed the official’s son. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Tim Challies discuss the current state of the church.To hear more of this conversation with Tim Challies, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 036 wherever you listen to podcasts.You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/5Rp3nsl5bKw?si=l0-h7DHNFAgXA257

This week, Paul continues to revisit the "Love. Know. Speak. Do." ministry model we studied over the summer. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

While Christianity relies on faith and not sight, it is not anti-wisdom.In today’s episode, we’ll listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul teaches from 1 Corinthians 2. In it, Paul explains why Christianity is actually all about wisdom—a secret and hidden wisdom that comes from God alone.If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 4 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the Gospel of John. In it, we'll dive into the story of the woman at the well and how Jesus came so we would never be thirsty again. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

In this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, we welcome Pastor Tim Challies. Tim is a pastor, noted speaker, author, and a pioneer in the Christian blogosphere. Tens of thousands of people visit Challies.com each day, making it one of the most widely read and recognized Christian blogs in the world. Tim is the author of several books, including his most recent book, Epic: An Around-the-World Journey through Christian History. Be prepared to be encouraged, challenged, and enlightened in this episode of The Connecting Podcast.

This week, Paul revisits the "Love. Know. Speak. Do." ministry model we studied over the summer. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

We shouldn't be surprised when the world mocks, or at least avoids, the Church of Jesus Christ. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul teaches from 1 Corinthians 1. In it, Paul explains why the Cross is folly to those who are perishing and how Christians can engage culture with its power.If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Do you ever come across a passage in Scripture and ask, “Why is that in the Bible?”Today we’ll open our Bibles to John 3 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John. In it, Paul looks at a curious event in the life of Jesus and what it means for our life today. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about leadership: “Can leadership be learned/taught, or is it only something that you are born with?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Lead: 12 Gospel Principals for Leadership in the Church:PaulTripp.com/Lead

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Alasdair Groves do a counseling case study together, and we’re given insight into how a biblical counselor thinks.To hear more of this conversation with biblical counselor Alasdair Groves, check out The Connecting Podcast Episode 035:https://youtu.be/DTfHigMwAes?si=DqJkEXze3vZ8oY2S

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received from Anna about suffering: “Who causes our suffering- God or Satan? I’m very conflicted. I spoke up in a small group a few weeks ago that I believed our hardships are caused by God based on your podcasts, and several people were in disagreement, saying they didn’t think our loving God is responsible for our difficulties. I would be very grateful for your insight on this."If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense:PaulTripp.com/Suffering

This week, Paul wants to look at the cloud of the presence of the Lord from Numbers 9. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.Everyday Gospel:PaulTripp.com/EverydayGospel

The church of Jesus Christ has many reasons for disunity - familial and cultural background, social and economic status, and plain personal preference. But the Gospel of Jesus Christ can, and should, transcend them all. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul teaches from 1 Corinthians 1. In it, Paul looks at the church of Corinth and examines three things that happen when the Gospel is no longer the most precious, unifying possession in the church.If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

John 3:16 was probably the first verse you memorized as a Christian. Today we’ll open our Bibles to that wonderful verse as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John. In it, Paul wants us to see the divine generosity of God in sending his son to die for our sins.To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about artificial intelligence: “Are you afraid of A.I. and how quickly it is changing everything about our lives? How should Christians interact and think about artificial intelligence and rapidly emerging technology?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Partner with Paul Tripp Ministries:PaulTripp.com/Give

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Alasdair Groves, discuss why it’s important to examine your emotions. To hear more of this conversation with biblical counselor Alasdair Groves, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 035 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about schooling: “What recommendations do you have for Christian parents that could help them make wise and informed decisions related to their child’s education?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Your Christian School: A Culture of Grace?PaulTripp.com/School

This week, Paul wants to demonstrate how the book of Leviticus isn’t something to skim through or skip altogether. It’s a beautiful portion of the Word of God meant to transform your life.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.Everyday Gospel:PaulTripp.com/EverydayGospel

Worship. It's a term at risk of being overused and misunderstood in Christianity.In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul teaches from Psalm 122. In it, Paul reveals four things that true worship is meant to produce in the heart and life of a follower of Christ.If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

We’re all familiar with the phrase “born again”. But do you know what it actually means to be born again?Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 3 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the gospel of John. In it, Paul looks at Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus when he famously tells him, “You must be born again.” To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about confronting heresy in a small group setting: “I'm a single mother attending a small group. At times, some rather heretical things are being said (i.e., hell is not eternal). I know it's time for me to confront the issues and bow out gracefully. How should I handle this?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Partner with Paul Tripp Ministries:PaulTripp.com/Give

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Alasdair Groves, discuss this very simple question: what even are emotions?To hear more of this conversation with biblical counselor Alasdair Groves, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 035 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about ungrateful grandchildren and how to approach the situation: “Paul, we send monetary gifts to our grandchildren for graduations, weddings, birthdays, and Christmas. We rarely receive an expression of thanks - not an email, text, or card. Should I confront the situation? Our concern extends to others that may have sent gifts and received no acknowledgment."If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Parenting Never Ends:ParentingNeverEnds.com

This week, Paul wants to show us how the food we eat every day points us to Jesus. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Are you committed to change? The Bible tells us that God is committed to changing us, and He will send the sometimes painful grace of confession to help us. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul teaches from Psalm 51. In it, we’ll see that when we see our sin before us as King David does in this passage, we are on the road to true heart change. If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Jesus knows you better than you know yourself, and he still loves you.Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 2:23-25 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the gospel of John. In it, Paul wants us to see that Jesus knows us intimately and still loves us completely. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about identity: “I came across a statement in your book that makes me curious about identity. It says, "No person can be the source of your identity." I know our identity is in Christ, but doesn't our earthly father have a direct role in shaping the woman we become?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Lost in the Middle:PaulTripp.com/Lost

Joy. Sadness. Anger. Fear. Disgust.No, Paul isn’t interviewing the animators of a popular cartoon movie about emotions, but he is discussing emotions with biblical counselor Alasdair Groves in this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast.Emotions are complex, and the Bible teaches that they are an indispensable part of what makes us human. So get ready to explore, untangle, and engage with how God designed emotions for our good.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received: “How do you explain the Trinity to a 5-year-old?” If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life:PaulTripp.com/Doctrine

This week, Paul wants to show us how the first three chapters of Genesis contain a summary of the entirety of Scripture. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.Everyday Gospel:PaulTripp.com/EverydayGospel

It's easy to smile in the light. But what do you do when the night comes? In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul teaches from the honest and provocative Psalm 42. It's a psalm that is meant to alert Christians that the life of faith is not always one of celebration and joy.If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

There is nothing that can stop the march of the Lord’s redeeming plan for you.Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 2:13-22 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the gospel of John. In it, Paul discusses God’s zeal for our good. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about a story Paul tells in Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: “What happened with Sam and his friend? Was he able to effectively support his friend?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Instruments In The Redeemer's Hands:PaulTripp.com/Instruments

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest, Matt Martens, discuss the idea of “moral proximity” and how we, as finite beings, should think about our capacity to help others. To hear more of this conversation with Matt Martens, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 034: https://youtu.be/BxxI4PBZUp4?si=nF4zgkIfkF9pUqky

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received: “Is it sinful to play the lottery?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Redeeming Money:PaulTripp.com/Money

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to revisit the word Do again in the Love. Know. Speak. Do. ministry model. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

A thunderstorm is a "finger glory" - part of creation that points to the glory of the Creator.In today's episode, we'll listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul dives into Psalm 29. In it, we'll see that David poetically describes a storm, but he's doing more than just observing the power of nature. David's psalm speaks into a deep struggle of the heart of every person - the war for glory.

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 2:1-12 as we continue “The Gospel: One Sign at a Time”, our year-long study of the gospel of John. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received: “We’ve been praying for our child to get into a specific school, but if God is sovereign and this choice has already been made, what’s the point of prayer? If we don’t pray, does it impact the decision?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.The Transforming Power of Prayer:PaulTripp.com/Prayer

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest, Matt Martens, discuss the difference between individual justice and social justice.To hear more of this conversation with Matt Martens, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 034 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received: “What is the devil's ability? Is he omnipresent?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to revisit the word Speak again in the Love. Know. Speak. Do. ministry model. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

What do you do when suffering enters your door?In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul teaches from Psalm 27 to reveal a dysfunction in our theology and provide a biblical solution for dealing with trouble.If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

How does the God who seems so distant come near to us?Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:43-51 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the gospel of John. In it, Paul shows us how God comes near to sinners. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received: “I’m confused about your use of the word "Gospel" everywhere. Can you elaborate on what you mean by "the Gospel” and your practical definition? Are you concerned that overusing the word “Gospel” might minimize or distract from this definition?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Matt Martens discuss how arresting someone could be considered an act of love. To hear more of this conversation with Matt Martens, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 034:https://youtu.be/BxxI4PBZUp4?si=3oA4hZRaEVBmzFf1

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers a question about engaging with a difficult neighbor: “How is one supposed to handle neighbors who have no interest in reciprocating the hospitality, love, and outreach that you try to show? What do you do if things start to get hostile and they clearly want nothing to do with you?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.The Gospel In Your Neighborhoodhttps://paultripp.com/neighbor

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to revisit the word Know again in the Love. Know. Speak. Do. ministry model. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Human beings ask questions, and the most insightful people aren't always the ones who have the answers. The most insightful people are the ones who ask the right questions. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul teaches from Psalm 15. In this passage, the psalmist asks the question that gets to the heart of every human being's identity. If you want to know who you are, why you have been given breath, and what in the world your life is about, you need to ask this question.If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:35-42 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John. In it, Paul shows us the response of the first disciples to Jesus' calling.To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers another hard question from a heartbroken parent: “My teenage daughter is addicted to social media and follows several lesbian accounts. I discovered that she recently began identifying as bi-sexual. How do I approach a conversation with her about this?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teenshttps://paultripp.com/opportunityParenting: It's Not What You Think It Ishttps://paultripp.com/store

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Matt Martens discuss criminal justice and its relationship to the gospel. To hear more of this conversation with Matt Martens, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 034 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Ask Paul Tripp is a semi-weekly podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this difficult question we received from a concerned parent: “I have a daughter who appeared to be a believer in her early adult years. She fell away in her late 20’s and has deconstructed. Her beliefs now tend toward Buddhism. I read Hebrews 6:4-6 and it sounds like it describes her exactly. Is it impossible for her to ever be restored to faith?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to revisit the word Love again in the Love. Know. Speak. Do. ministry model. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 4 is one of the most poignant, dramatic, and sad stories in all of Scripture. King David is on the run and hiding from his son who wants to murder his father. But in the moment of suffering and trial, David doesn't run from God in anger. He runs toward God with worship, trust, and joy.In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul teaches from this dramatic Psalm. If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:29-34 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John. In it, Paul wants to help us behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

In this bonus episode of Ask Paul Tripp, Paul answers a question we received as we approached the 666th episode of The Paul Tripp Podcast: "Are you afraid of 666?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers a question we received about fostering community in the church: “How can we cultivate deeper relationships in our church?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Your Walk With God Is A Community Projecthttps://www.paultripp.com/community

"When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers" (Proverbs 21:15). But what if the justice system is unjust?This month, attorney Matthew Martens joins us on the Connecting Podcast. He has both prosecuted and defended accused murderers, served a US Supreme Court Justice, and worked for the President Bush Administration.In his 25+ year career, he is one of a few attorneys who has won cases in all four areas of law: civil plaintiff, civil defendant, criminal prosecution, and criminal defendant.Let's discover what the Bible has to say about justice, and Matt's new book, Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers a pastor's question about raising children: “How can my wife and I help our kids appreciate church, instead of it being a routine that the family has to participate in because it’s dad’s job?”If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Sunday Matters: 52 Devotionals to Prepare Your Heart for Churchhttps://www.paultripp.com/sunday

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to encourage us to look for opportunities to be “premarital counselors” in other people’s lives…but not in the way you might initially think. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

You live in a fallen world. You're surrounded by influential voices all the time. To live effectively and faithfully, you need to know what the Lord says about the world you're living in. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to a sermon from the archives as Paul teaches from Psalm 1. In it, he extracts six principles for righteous living. If you’re interested in hearing more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:19-28 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John. In it, Paul shows us how Jesus came to replace the religious status quo of his day. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about kids in sports on Sunday: “If our church has a Sunday evening service, is it okay for my kids to play sports on Sunday morning?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guests Jackie and Jonny Gibson discuss the process of healing from grief after the loss of their baby. To hear more of Paul’s conversation with Jonny and Jackie, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 033:https://youtu.be/VtfnzmTVd10?si=MT3KyEh1kygHxCqK

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this simple question we received: “Did Judas Iscariot repent?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to revisit the word “Speak” in the Love. Know. Speak. Do. ministry model we’ve been discussing lately. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

If you wanted to be effective in being part of what God is doing in another person’s life, what would be helpful to know?In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Your Walk With God is a Community Project. In it, Paul wants to help us understand what God is doing so we can be effective tools in His hands. If you want to hear more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Community.

When Jesus came to earth, did he render God’s law obsolete?Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:16-18 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the gospel of John. In it, Paul shows us the relationship between grace and the law and that while both are needed, only grace can save you from your sin. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers a question we received from a woman whose small groups at church have only ever been mixed—men and women. She asks: “Should men and women have separate or gender-specific Bible studies or meeting times?” If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands:PaulTripp.com/Instruments

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guests Jackie and Jonny Gibson discuss the process of dealing with grief for followers of Christ. To hear more of Paul’s conversation with Jonny and Jackie, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 033:https://youtu.be/VtfnzmTVd10?si=MT3KyEh1kygHxCqK

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about biblical counseling: "I have been encouraged by a seasoned saint that I may have a gift in counseling, and I am trying to find a career for my life. I finished my bachelor's degree in theological studies, but I am not too good at Greek, which has kept me from pursuing seminary. What steps would you say for someone to take?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to revisit the word “Know” in the Love. Know. Speak. Do. ministry model we’ve been discussing lately. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

If we want to live God-honoring lives as followers of Christ, we need some outside assistance from our community of faith. We can’t do this alone. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Your Walk With God is a Community Project. In it, Paul wants to help us see how our faith community is not merely a helpful tool in the toolbox but a vital lifeline for everyday gospel living. If you want to hear more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Community.

What glorious thing captures your heart right now?Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:14-15 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the gospel of John. In it, Paul reminds us that we were hardwired for glory and how we find ultimate fulfillment in our longing for glory. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about alcohol: "I need your advice: our neighbor next door has invited us over for supper twice; they have provided beer and wine. They know we don’t drink, but no one seems offended. I want to have them over to our place, so do I buy beer and wine for them, do I ask them to bring their own as we normally do with company, or do we abstain from beer and wine altogether?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guests Jackie and Jonny Gibson discuss the idea of using liturgy to fuel personal daily worship. To hear more of Paul’s conversation with Jonny and Jackie, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 033:https://youtu.be/VtfnzmTVd10?si=2udpgs3F_OIX9sBi

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question about having children: "Is it a sin for a married Christian couple to not have children? What if health, age, or financial issues would make having children more difficult?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your FamilyPaulTripp.com/Parenting

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to revisit the word “Love” in the Love. Know. Speak. Do. ministry model we’ve been discussing lately. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Are you addicted to the things of this world? Money, power, possessions, pleasure - these things have the ability to grip our hearts in unexpected ways. In today’s episode, we will listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Your Walk With God is a Community Project. In it, Paul wants to help us see how finding our identity in the things of earth will lead us to all the wrong things and how finding our identity in Christ is the only solution. If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Community.

Do you know who you are? Do you have a strong grasp on your identity?Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:12-13 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John. In it, Paul dives into one of the most important and glorious identity statements in all of Scripture.To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question about pastoral ministry: "What advice do you have for pastors who feel abused or hurt by their congregation and/or the leadership (either the eldership or the senior pastors above them)? How do you discern when it’s time to leave?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

How does the gospel comfort us during the most painful experiences of life?Jackie and Jonny Gibson experienced crushing grief with the death and stillbirth of their child at 39 weeks. They have written two books—one for mothers and one for kids—to help the Church process this devastating form of loss while holding on to the comfort of Christ.Jackie is from Australia, and Jonny is from Northern Ireland. I know you'll be blessed by this gospel conversation on this month's Connecting Podcast!

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question about pastoral care we received from a listener: "What does it look like for the church to provide adequate pastoral care for their pastors? What should a pastor do to be more like “body” – and what should the congregation and church leadership do to treat the pastor like he's part of the body?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the ChurchPaulTripp.com/LeadDangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral MinistryPaulTripp.com/DangerousCalling

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to examine the word “do” in the "Love. Know. Speak. Do." ministry model we’ve been discussing the past few weeks. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

As Christians, our biggest problem in life does not exist outside of us but rather inside of us. Yet, we often fail to identify this problem properly. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Your Walk With God is a Community Project. In it, Paul wants to help us see the problem of our indwelling sin and what we can do about it. If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Community

Do you ever reject Jesus with the way you live your life? Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:9-11 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the gospel of John. In it, Paul wants to help us see the sad reality of how we all reject Jesus when we fall into sin and how we can move forward in His gracious forgiveness. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, a listener had a disagreement with Paul and wanted to ask him about it. He wrote in: "I’m a bit confused. Am I a saint or a sinner? When I trusted Christ as my Savior, didn’t I become a saint? (Phil 1:1). Wouldn’t it be accurate to say I’m a saint who sometimes struggles with sin, but I don’t continue to sin? (I John 3:6)."If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

634. Finding God's Will With Your Feet | Connecting Clip of the Week

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question about success: "You've said that success is more dangerous than failure. How do we keep success from growing into pride? How do we stay low while still striving for success and accomplishment? Is it wrong to want to be successful and accomplish things, even become the best?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to examine the word “speak” in the "Love. Know. Speak. Do." ministry model we’ve been discussing the past few weeks. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

We generally understand how Christ saved us from our sins and how Christ will ultimately save us in eternity, but we tend to struggle with understanding how his work impacts our lives right now. In today’s episode, we will listen to a session from Paul’s conference material: Your Walk With God is a Community Project. In it, Paul wants to remind us of the everyday benefits of the work of Christ in our lives. If you want to hear more on this topic, you can purchase the entire conference at PaulTripp.com/Community.

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:6-7 as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers a listener's question: "I read your book Awe, but I feel stuck now. I'm struggling to love God more than the pleasures of the world. How could I possibly love God more than a beautiful woman who loves me?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Drew Dyck discuss the theology of presence and how it applies to your everyday life.To hear more of Paul and Drew’s conversation, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 032:https://youtu.be/TWAe5zbrJVQ?si=dBztobAIlXr0SfrS

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question: "How do you deal with the internal voices that remind you how bad you are and how good you're not? I feel like I'm struggling with self-loathing and self-hatred."If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to examine the word “know” in the “Love. Know. Speak. Do.” ministry model we've been discussing the past few weeks.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to a session from Paul’s conference material, Portrait of a Struggle. In it, Paul wants to help us think through our hearts' desires and why we’re so easily drawn towards idolatry. If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Portrait.

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to John 1:4-5, where Paul looks at the Light of the world, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study of the Gospel of John. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question about marriage: "How do I show my spouse grace?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to MakePaulTripp.com/Marriage

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Drew Dyck discuss the importance of personal devotional time with the Lord and give some practical tips for implementing this discipline in your life.To hear more of Paul and Drew’s conversation, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 032:https://youtu.be/TWAe5zbrJVQ?si=dBztobAIlXr0SfrS

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question about parenting: "How do I parent with grace? Is it possible to give too much grace?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your FamilyPaulTripp.com/Parenting

This week, as we continue our series on discipleship, Paul wants to examine the word “love” in the “Love. Know. Speak. Do.” ministry model provided last week. If you haven't already, listen to last week's episode for more context. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Let’s face it: Life in a broken world can be pretty difficult at times. That’s why God gives us His Holy Spirit to help all who trust in Him. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Portrait of a Struggle. In it, Paul wants to help us consider the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and how we can walk more closely with Him. If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Portrait.

Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the Gospel of John, Paul dives into John 1:3, where we will study the Creator of all things.To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question as we approach Father's Day tomorrow: "What advice do you have for fathers?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.RESOURCES:Two books for dads:Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family - PaulTripp.com/ParentingAge of Opportunity A Biblical Guide for Parenting Teens - PaulTripp.com/OpportunityTwo video series to disciple sons:Men of Faith - PaulTripp.com/MenThe Discipleship Playbook - PaulTripp.com/Playbook

Becoming like Christ is a process, not an event. While we may only remember three or four dramatic life moments, grace transforms us in the 10,000 little moments of everyday life.So when Drew Dyck wrote his book, Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything, we had to invite him on to the podcast. He's hilarious, brilliant, and transparent.Faithful living in a fallen world can be exhausting, but the gospel is refreshing! Drew will remind you of that by pointing to Jesus!"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." - Philippians 1:6

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers this question about fatherhood as we head into Father's Day weekend: "Do you have any regrets as a father?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, Paul provides four essential elements of biblical discipleship to help equip you to be a better disciple-maker in your life. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Why is life in this broken world full of so much suffering? Does God have a bigger purpose behind all this pain?In today’s episode, we’ll listen to a session from Paul’s conference material, Portrait of a Struggle. In it, Paul wants to help us think through suffering biblically and how God can use it for our good and his glory.If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Portrait.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” -John 1:1-2Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study in the gospel of John, Paul dives into these first two verses.To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers another question on his own experience with his sinful anger: "How did your brother expose your anger?" To hear the first question on this subject, listen to The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 609. If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.How To Be Good and Angry:PaulTripp.com/AngerInstruments in the Redeemer's Hands:PaulTripp.com/Instruments

In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby discuss the problems associated with biblical illiteracy and how we can become more biblically literate in our own lives. To hear more of Paul and Shelby’s conversation on grace, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 031: https://youtu.be/5fAGPilnQCc?si=PQXIPaF69QZq5gl4

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers a question we've received many times as people have heard Paul's story of his anger in the early years of his marriage to Luella: "How did Luella deal with your anger?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.How To Be Good and Angry:PaulTripp.com/Anger

This week, Paul wants to help equip you to be on mission for God’s Kingdom as His ambassador.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

What is it that you expect to get out of your life? In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a session from Paul’s conference material: Portrait of a Struggle. In it, Paul wants to help us navigate life in a fallen world by having realistic expectations for our lives. If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Portrait.

What could be more important than spending 52 weeks thinking about Jesus? Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to do as Paul begins a brand-new Bible study in the Book of John titled: The Gospel One Sign At A Time. Today, we’ll listen to the first episode where Paul answers the question: “What’s so special about John?”Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers a handful of questions about God's sovereignty, man's free will, and sin. If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” -2 Corinthians 1:3-4In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby discuss this passage and the divine comfort that comes through suffering, which enables us to comfort others who are suffering in the future.To hear more of Paul and Shelby’s conversation on grace, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 031: https://youtu.be/5fAGPilnQCc?si=PQXIPaF69QZq5gl4

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers a handful of questions surrounding the death of believers and what happens after we die. If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, we’ll hear a poem from Paul about the grand story of redemption and how God calls each of us to be a part of it. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Your Christian School: A Culture of Grace. In it, Paul wants to help teachers and parents understand the difference between controlling behavior and reaching the hearts of their students.If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/School.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers the question, "Must I be baptized to enter heaven?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

Have you ever heard of the conscripting grace of God?In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby discuss how this doctrine can help us in our walks with the Lord. To hear more of Paul and Shelby’s conversation on grace, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 031: https://youtu.be/5fAGPilnQCc?si=PQXIPaF69QZq5gl4

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers the question: "Is God disappointed in me when I sin?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, Paul wants to continue to equip us to be better disciple-makers in our church communities by being prepared for the unscheduled ministry opportunities in life.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference material: Your Christian School: A Culture of Grace. In it, Paul wants to help teachers and parents address their students' heart issues. If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/School.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers the question: "Is this generation too soft?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

2 Corinthians 5:18 tells us that God has given us the ministry of reconciliation. Have you ever wondered what that actually means?In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby discuss this passage of Scripture and how we can be better ambassadors of this reconciliation ministry in our own churches. To hear more of Paul and Shelby’s conversation on grace, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 031: https://youtu.be/5fAGPilnQCc?si=PQXIPaF69QZq5gl4

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul gives advice for aspiring writers.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, Paul wants to help us realize how desperately we need community in our walks with the Lord. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, Paul wants to help anyone involved in a Christian school—from teachers to parents—effectively manage the education of children from a biblical perspective. Specifically, as it relates to the process of transformation in the lives of these children. It’s a process, not an event. Today’s content comes from Paul’s conference material: Your Christian School: A Culture of Grace.If you’re interested in hearing more on this topic, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/School.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers a question he frequently gets about his marriage content. If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

The word GRACE appears in the New Testament almost 125 times. That's why Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott decided to spend 8 hours discussing 15 different ways that GRACE transforms our lives over the course of 4 episodes of The Connecting Podcast!If you missed parts 1-3, check out The Connecting Podcast episodes 018, 019, and 030. What Even Is Grace? (Part 1):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/018-what-even-is-grace/id1588398155?i=1000607835183What Even Is Grace? (Part 2):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/019-what-even-is-grace-part-2/id1588398155?i=1000612143990What Even Is Grace? (Part 3):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/030-what-even-is-grace-part-3/id1588398155?i=1000652234948

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers a difficult question from a listener about being an elder with adult children who aren't following the Lord. Does that disqualify them as an elder?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, Paul continues to equip us to be better disciple-makers within our own church communities by avoiding the temptation to be consumers only. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Educating children in biblical wisdom is more important than ever as we live in a culture increasingly hostile to the things of faith. In today’s episode, Paul wants to help administrators, teachers, and parents how to best support their student’s education from a biblical worldview as we listen to the first session in his conference material: Your Christian School: A Culture of Grace.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/School.

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 150 to wrap up our year-long study of the Psalms. In this final study, Paul helps us see how Psalm 150 really is the perfect ending to the Bible’s hymnbook.To hear the entire collection of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers a couple of heavy questions on suffering and counseling someone considering suicide. If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

God’s grace doesn’t merely forgive us of sin; it also delivers us from sin, both internally and externally. In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby discuss the delivering grace of God. To hear more of Paul and Shelby’s conversation on grace, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 030: https://youtu.be/dCLJz5rfqJM?si=aojrSuOjt_kMs5_m

Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers several questions about marriage, dating, and weddings, including the question: "What song did you and Luella dance to at your wedding?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, Paul reminds us that the work of God’s Kingdom is not limited to a select group of pastors and missionaries. All of God’s children are tools in His toolbox and are meant to be used for the building of His Kingdom. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read it online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

When does a desire - even a good desire - venture into the territory of idolatry?In today’s episode, Paul wants to help answer that question as we listen to another session from his conference, Portrait of a Struggle.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at store.PaulTripp.com.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 145 where we will be encouraged to live for something bigger than ourselves.To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

Ask Paul Tripp is a brand-new podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul answers the question: "What are you reading right now?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

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Ask Paul Tripp is a brand-new podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul addresses a few questions on pastoral ministry, including how to avoid pastoral burnout and how to handle criticism as a pastor.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

In this week's Wednesday's Word, we will hear another poem from Paul that answers the question: What is grace? Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

What’s the difference between a Christian who’s merely surviving and a Christian who’s thriving? In today’s episode, Paul wants to help answer that question as we listen to another session from his conference, Portrait of a Struggle.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at store.PaulTripp.com.

Today, we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 139, where we will be confronted with the inaccuracy of our self-knowledge.To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

Ask Paul Tripp is a brand-new podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul addresses this question we received from a listener: "How should Christians think about mental health without minimizing what the Bible has to say about sin and the depravity of the human heart?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

How do we reconcile the protecting grace of God with a horrific life experience? How can we counsel others who may have experienced deep hurt, betrayal, and suffering who are asking the question: “Where was God in my suffering?”In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby discuss this very question and how we might tackle such a difficult issue. To hear more of Paul and Shelby’s conversation on grace, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 030 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.The Connecting Podcast Episode 030:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connecting-podcast-with-paul-tripp/id1588398155?i=1000652234948The Connecting Podcast Episode 030 on YouTube:https://youtu.be/dCLJz5rfqJM?si=3phS585tnzCvA0zn

Ask Paul Tripp is a brand-new podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process. In this episode, Paul addresses this question we received from a listener: "How should Christians think about retirement? Are you ever planning to retire?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email [email protected] or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, we will hear a poem from Paul calling us to be good stewards of the gifts God gives us. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Suffering. It’s not a matter of “if”, but a matter of “when”. Therefore, when suffering enters our door, it’s important we respond in a way that glorifies God.But is it actually possible to rejoice in suffering?In today’s episode, Paul is going to answer that question with an emphatic, “yes”, as we listen to another session from his conference Portrait of a Struggle.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at Store.PaulTripp.com.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 131 where the psalmist helps us live with a calm soul. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

As Christians, we talk about grace all the time. But what even is grace?In this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott dive into part three of their conversation on the marvelous grace of our Lord. If you missed the first two episodes on grace check out The Connecting Podcast episodes 018 and 019. “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.”  -2 Corinthians 8:9

This week, Paul concludes his series on evangelism by encouraging us to look for opportunities to be more hospitable in our lives. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

We live in the middle of the “already” and the “not yet”. God is purposefully using life in this broken world to conform us into the image of His Son. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a session from Paul’s conference Portrait of a Struggle.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at Store.PaulTripp.com

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 127 where we will look at the foolishness of self-sufficiency. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Joey Tomassoni discuss Psalm 27 and reflect on the beauty of God.To hear more of Joey’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 029 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.The Connecting Podcast Episode 029 on YouTube:https://youtu.be/uZ88dGpExII?si=qja3Uu6Bvl6Ins-vThe Connecting Podcast Episode 029 on Facebook:https://fb.watch/r52CnleH-R/

This week, we will hear a poem from Paul to help strengthen our faith while we await the return of our King.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

We all experience suffering in this fallen world. But we don’t always know how to suffer well. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference When Suffering Enters Your Door. In it, Paul wants to help you suffer well the next time suffering comes into your life.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at store.PaulTripp.com.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 121 where helpless people will see where true help comes from. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

This week, Paul wrote a new reflection for Good Friday and three things that we should consider about the crucifixion and everyday life. Today's episode features a narration of this full devotional on Colossians 2:13-15. 

This week, Paul wants us to remind us of the Good News of Good Friday. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

There are three common traps that believers tend to fall into when in a season of suffering.In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a session from Paul’s conference When Suffering Enters Your Door. In it, Paul wants to help us avoid these traps the next time we experience suffering.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at store.PaulTripp.com.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 119 where we will celebrate God’s Word with the psalmist. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Joey Tomassoni discuss the spirituality of beauty.To hear more of Joey’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 029 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

We are excited to announce the arrival of a brand-new resource from Paul Tripp Ministries - New Morning Mercies for Teens. Paul’s best-selling devotional has been adapted for teenagers and in today’s Wednesday’s Word, we’re going to share an excerpt from this new resource. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

The goal of parenting is not to control your child’s life; they will quickly outgrow your authority and be independent individuals. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a session from Paul’s conference Parenting: It’s Not What You Think It Is. In it, Paul wants to help remind parents of the big picture of what God is calling them to do.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at store.PaulTripp.com.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 112 where we consider the blessing of fearing the Lord. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Joey Tomassoni discuss the importance of imagination in a life of faith.To hear more of Joey’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Episode 029 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

This week, Paul helps us think through how to treat the sinners around us with grace and truth as we strive to effectively share the gospel with them. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

When you were single, engaged, or newly married, what dreams did you have for your marriage? Were any of these dreams selfish or unrealistic?In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a session from Paul’s conference The Marriage of Your Dreams. In it, Paul helps couples realign their expectations so they can truly thrive in the marriage of their dreams.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at TheMarriageOfYourDreams.com.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 110 where we bow before the King of kings. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

What is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen? Do you say the word "beautiful" so much that beauty has lost its significance?Joey Tomassoni will help you discover the theology of beauty in this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast. Joey is a pastor and painter with a degree from Oxford University. He loves to explore the intersection between faith, beauty, and life."He has made everything beautiful in its time" (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

This week, as we continue our series on evangelism, Paul reminds us that we are more like our sinful neighbors than unlike them. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” -Psalm 27:1In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a session from Paul’s conference Men of Faith. In it, Paul helps men to see examples of fearlessness in the Bible and gives practical insights into how to be more fearless in your day-to-day life. If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 107 where Paul calls us to a life of gratitude.To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Ross Wilson discuss the impact of C.S. Lewis on Ross’s life.To hear more of Ross’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Episode 028 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

This week, Paul wants to address the fear that comes with being sent by God to do evangelistic work. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference Dangerous Calling: Confronting The Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry. In it, Paul gives us the solution to the danger of fear we looked at in episode 536. To listen to parts 1, 2, and 3, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 527, 531, and 536.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/DangerousCalling.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 103 where Paul warns us of the danger of forgetfulness.To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Ross Wilson discuss Ross’s salvation and how it impacted his life and his art.To hear more of Ross’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 028 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

This week, Paul wants to continue to assist with our evangelism efforts by looking at the Great Commission together. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference Dangerous Calling: Confronting The Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry. In it, Paul shows us another danger that we need to be aware of: the danger of fear.To listen to parts 1 and 2, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 527 and 531. If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/DangerousCalling.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 101 where we will see what true worship looks like. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Ross Wilson discuss the role of creativity in our lives and in the life of the church.To hear more of Ross’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 028 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

On the Christian calendar, Lent is perhaps the least understood and least observed of all the seasons or traditions. We make a massive celebration of Christmas—as we should!—but we actually aren’t commanded to remember his birth in Scripture. Christ does, however, command us to remember his death until he returns. In this bonus episode of The Paul Tripp Podcast, we’ll listen as Paul shares a brand-new devotional for Lent.And, if you’re interested in observing Lent for perhaps the first time, you can follow along with Paul’s 40-day Lenten devotional, Journey to the Cross, available at PaulTripp.com/Lent.

Today is Valentine's Day, so Paul wants to help us love better in 2024. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference Dangerous Calling: Confronting The Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry. In it, Paul demonstrates how to combat the danger of familiarity we looked at in session 1. We need to reignite our awe.To listen to part one, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 527.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/DangerousCalling.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 93 where we will look at the reign of the true King. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

The Queen of England, the President of the United States, and Harvard and Oxford University have all requested renowned painter and sculptor Ross Wilson to be their honored guest. And now, he's our guest on The Connecting Podcast!For more than 30 years, Ross has been commissioned to paint and sculpt on an international stage. In his private life, he is passionate about peace and serving the marginalized in Rwanda, Northern Ireland, and elsewhere.In this episode, Ross talks about the significance of art, the stewardship of gifts, and his everyday faith in Christ.

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.This week, as we continue to sharpen our skills as evangelists, Paul wants us to consider how we can be better listeners in our conversations with unbelieving neighbors and loved ones.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a session from Paul’s conference Dangerous Calling: Confronting The Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry. In it, Paul warns us of the danger of familiarity - being so familiar with the truths of God and His word, that we lose our awe of him. If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/DangerousCalling.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 91 which Paul has titled “Homeland Security”. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Pastor Peter Kasirivu talk about what life is like in Uganda.To hear more of Pastor Peter’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 027 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

This week, Paul reminds us to see other people as people in 2024.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference Forever: Why You Can’t Live Without It. In it, Paul shows us the danger of having a “here-and-now” mindset in our lives. To listen to parts 1, 2, and 3 of this conference, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 511, 515, and 519.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Forever.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 90 where we will look at the ultimate contrast of God’s eternality and our finite nature. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Pastor Peter Kasirivu talk about the difficulties of ministry in a difficult place like Uganda. To hear more of Pastor Peter’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast episode 027 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

This week, Paul wants to help us shine bright for Christ in 2024.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference Forever: Why You Can’t Live Without It. In it, Paul shows us what it looks like to have an “above” mindset in our lives. To listen to parts 1 and 2 of this conference, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 511 and 515.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Forever.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 86 where we will see that there is no one like the Lord. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Pastor Peter Kasirivu discuss Africa Renewal Ministries and how Peter started this powerful work in Uganda. To hear more of Pastor Peter’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast episode 027 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page. To learn more about Africa Renewal Ministries, visit africarenewal.org.

This week, Paul wants us to consider our evangelism and how we can share the gospel with our neighbors better in 2024.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference Forever: Why You Can’t Live Without It.In it, Paul shows us what it looks like to long for Forever in our daily lives. If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Forever.To listen to the first part of this message, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 511.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 84 where we are introduced to the best kind of longing. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

Planting 700 churches. Sponsoring 15,000 children. Educating 2,700 leaders. That's what Pastor Peter Kasirivu and his team are doing in Uganda.Pastor Peter flew all the way from Africa to join Paul as a guest on this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast. They talk about poverty, witchcraft, and how the gospel is transforming lives.

As we enter a new year, Paul wants to encourage us to live as a light for God’s Kingdom this year.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to the first session from Paul’s conference Forever: Why You Can’t Live Without It. In it, Paul discusses the dangers of not living your life with forever in mind.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Forever.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 82 where we will hear a cry for God’s justice. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a talk Paul gave at his alma mater, Columbia International University, for their 100th anniversary this past fall. In it, Paul teaches how to be a Christian without losing your mind.

As we enter a new year, Paul gives us a resolution worth making in 2024.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a talk Paul gave at his alma mater, Columbia University, for their 100th anniversary this past fall. In it, Paul teaches how to be a Christian without losing your mind.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 80 where we will hear a cry for restorative grace. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and artist Makoto Fujimura discuss his work as an artist and how he lives for Christ in a non-Christian world.To hear more of his story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 026 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

This week, we’ll hear another poem from Paul called “Thou Art Not Thy King”.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

It's one of the most radical phrases in all of the Bible. "Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him; he has put him to grief." We know that God isn't a masochist, but why does the crushing of Jesus pleasure the Father? In today’s episode, we’ll listen to Paul’s final Advent sermon from the archives, and in it, Paul preaches on Isaiah 53:10 and what this verse means for us.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 78 where Paul helps us parent our children to the glory of God. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Haejin Fujimura discuss her work leading Embers International, an organization committed to protecting, restoring, and empowering victims of injustice. To hear more of their story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 026 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

It was the most important event to ever occur, accompanied by the most important song ever sung, containing the most important announcement ever made - "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased." In today’s episode, we’re going to hear another sermon of Paul’s from the archives. In it, Paul opens Luke 2:14 to evaluate the announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

This week, we’ll hear another poem from Paul called The Mystery of Christmas.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way.” With Advent season upon us, today’s episode is going to feature another Advent sermon of Paul’s from the archives. In it, Paul focuses on the sixth verse from Isaiah 53 to reveal our spiritual need and wandering hearts. But instead of punishing us for what we deserve, the Lord sends another sheep, the sacrificial Infant Lamb. “The Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 75 where we will see justice roll down. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.-As a Christian, you understand the importance of attending church on Sunday. However, many of us let life’s distractions - whether it’s our kids sporting events or demanding work schedules - pull us away from this essential spiritual discipline.In his latest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp shares 52 devotions that illuminate the beauty and significance of church, helping us engage in vibrant gathered worship each week. Over the course of a year, our prayer is that Sunday Matters will strengthen your personal relationship with God and fill churches with joyful, engaged, and passionate worshipers. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guests Makoto and Haejin discuss their efforts to establish justice in our broken world. To hear more of Mako and Haejin’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 026 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.-As a Christian, you understand the importance of attending church on Sunday. However, many of us let life’s distractions - whether it’s our kids sporting events or demanding work schedules - pull us away from this essential spiritual discipline.In his latest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp shares 52 devotions that illuminate the beauty and significance of church, helping us engage in vibrant gathered worship each week. Over the course of a year, our prayer is that Sunday Matters will strengthen your personal relationship with God and fill churches with joyful, engaged, and passionate worshipers. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

This week, we’ll hear another poem from Paul that’s based on the famous carol “Joy To The World” which wasn’t originally meant to be a Christmas song.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Christmas is only a few days away - is your heart ready to celebrate the birth of Christ? In this episode, Paul wants to help you prepare by sharing an aspect of the Christmas story that probably doesn't get as much attention as it should. Paul will teach from Luke 1, focusing on what the angel Gabriel said to Mary, her response, and what our response should be today. So grab your Bibles, turn to Luke 1, and read along as Paul shares a devotional about Mary, the Mother of Jesus.Paul recorded this Advent message on a video call with some friends a few days ago, and we wanted to share the audio with you during the Advent season.

With Advent season upon us, today’s episode is going to feature another Advent sermon of Paul’s from the archives. In it, Paul breaks down the prophecy from Isaiah 59 to show where hope is truly found. Hope is never found in a situation, relationship, or location. Hope is only found in a Person, and his name is Jesus.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 74 where we will learn how to pray. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

What does it look like to live out the gospel in your profession? How can you make an impact for the Kingdom in the public sphere?In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul has a conversation with husband and wife Makoto and Haejin Shim Fujimura.Makoto is a prolific painter and artist who formed the International Arts Movement and was appointed by the president to the National Council on the Arts in 2003.Haejin is an attorney and is the CEO of Embers International, a global organization that seeks to protect, restore, and empower victims of injustice.We discuss their professional ventures and more on this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

This week, we’ll hear a poem from Paul celebrating the joy that can only be found in the incarnate Son of God.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

With Advent season upon us, today’s episode is going to feature an advent sermon of Paul’s from the archives. In it, Paul teaches from Genesis 6 and shows that the heart of the Lord is grieved at the wickedness of humanity.In holy justice, God sends a great flood to destroy the earth. He also shows undeserved grace to Noah and his family, saving the generation of Abraham for the coming of Christ.-Every time the Christmas season comes around, we look forward to putting up a tree, giving and receiving gifts, and participating in other traditions that make this wonderful time of year so special. But sometimes the most significant aspect of the season — remembering and focusing on the coming of Jesus — grows old and familiar.In Come Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional, Paul Tripp seeks to recapture our attention and reawaken our awe during Christmastime. Each day is structured with a compelling, gospel-centered thought followed by an extended meditation for the day.Each of the thirty-one devotions also includes a Scripture reading and notes for parents and children, equipping us to do the one thing that matters most each December — celebrate Jesus. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Advent.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 73 where Paul warns us of the spiritual insanity of envy. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.-Every time the Christmas season comes around, we look forward to putting up a tree, giving and receiving gifts, and participating in other traditions that make this wonderful time of year so special. But sometimes the most significant aspect of the season — remembering and focusing on the coming of Jesus — grows old and familiar.In Come Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional, Paul Tripp seeks to recapture our attention and reawaken our awe during Christmastime. Each day is structured with a compelling, gospel-centered thought followed by an extended meditation for the day.Each of the thirty-one devotions also includes a Scripture reading and notes for parents and children, equipping us to do the one thing that matters most each December — celebrate Jesus. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Advent.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Nancy Guthrie discuss the present rule of King Jesus and how he is currently putting his enemies under his feet.To hear more of Nancy’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 025 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.-Every time the Christmas season comes around, we look forward to putting up a tree, giving and receiving gifts, and participating in other traditions that make this wonderful time of year so special. But sometimes the most significant aspect of the season — remembering and focusing on the coming of Jesus — grows old and familiar.In Come Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional, Paul Tripp seeks to recapture our attention and reawaken our awe during Christmastime. Each day is structured with a compelling, gospel-centered thought followed by an extended meditation for the day.Each of the thirty-one devotions also includes a Scripture reading and notes for parents and children, equipping us to do the one thing that matters most each December — celebrate Jesus. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Advent.

This week, Paul wants to help us pray more God-glorifying prayers instead of me-centered prayers.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference Getting To The Heart of Parenting where Paul will help us parent the hearts of our children, not just their behavior. To hear sessions 1 and 2, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 478 and 482.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at Store.PaulTripp.com.-Every time the Christmas season comes around, we look forward to putting up a tree, giving and receiving gifts, and participating in other traditions that make this wonderful time of year so special. But sometimes the most significant aspect of the season — remembering and focusing on the coming of Jesus — grows old and familiar.In Come Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional, Paul Tripp seeks to recapture our attention and reawaken our awe during Christmastime. Each day is structured with a compelling, gospel-centered thought followed by an extended meditation for the day.Each of the thirty-one devotions also includes a Scripture reading and notes for parents and children, equipping us to do the one thing that matters most each December — celebrate Jesus. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Advent.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 66 where Paul encourages us to be better at counting our blessings than we are at numbering our complaints. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.-Every time the Christmas season comes around, we look forward to putting up a tree, giving and receiving gifts, and participating in other traditions that make this wonderful time of year so special. But sometimes the most significant aspect of the season — remembering and focusing on the coming of Jesus — grows old and familiar.In Come Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional, Paul Tripp seeks to recapture our attention and reawaken our awe during Christmastime. Each day is structured with a compelling, gospel-centered thought followed by an extended meditation for the day.Each of the thirty-one devotions also includes a Scripture reading and notes for parents and children, equipping us to do the one thing that matters most each December — celebrate Jesus. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Advent.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, guest Nancy Guthrie shares her story of unimaginable heartbreak and how the Lord met her in her grief.To hear more of Nancy’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 025 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.-Every time the Christmas season comes around, we look forward to putting up a tree, giving and receiving gifts, and participating in other traditions that make this wonderful time of year so special. But sometimes the most significant aspect of the season — remembering and focusing on the coming of Jesus — grows old and familiar.In Come Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional, Paul Tripp seeks to recapture our attention and reawaken our awe during Christmastime. Each day is structured with a compelling, gospel-centered thought followed by an extended meditation for the day.Each of the thirty-one devotions also includes a Scripture reading and notes for parents and children, equipping us to do the one thing that matters most each December — celebrate Jesus. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Advent.

This week, Paul wants to help us cultivate more gratitude in our lives by showing us the abundance of reasons we have to be thankful as followers of Christ.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

The primary learning community in God’s eyes is the family unit. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference Getting To The Heart of Parenting where Paul will help us understand our role as parents and how we can better serve our families to the glory of God. To hear session 1, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 478.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at store.PaulTripp.com.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 63 where Paul shows us how we are hardwired to thirst for the living God. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Nancy Guthrie discuss the book of Revelation and how it’s not just a book for academics; it’s a book every Christian should study and cherish. To hear more of Nancy’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 025 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.This week, Paul is going to look at one of the saddest stories in Scripture - when Adam and Eve hid from God in the garden - and how the Sunday gathering of God’s people can help us when we’re tempted to hide from God as well.If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

The primary learning community in God’s eyes is the family unit. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a session from Paul’s conference Getting to the Heart of Parenting where Paul will help us understand our role as parents and how we can better serve our families to the glory of God. If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at Store.PaulTripp.com.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 62 where Paul shows us the importance of waiting on the Lord. To hear more of these Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

How does the gospel comfort us in the middle of unimaginable heartbreak? Nancy Guthrie lost two children at six months old, but she found Jesus to be close and sweet during her grief.This month's episode of The Connecting Podcast with Nancy Guthrie is brimming with hope, wisdom, and resilience in the face of tragedy.Paul and Nancy also discuss a few of her amazing books, exploring topics like why we often misunderstand Revelation and the intriguing "scoundrels" of Scripture!-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.This week, we’re going to hear a poem that Paul wrote that focuses on three words: run, retaliate, and repress - and how these three words describe the battle that rages inside each of our hearts on a daily basis.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Does criticism live where only grace should live in your marriage? In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference Strengthening Marriages in Your Church where Paul will help us strengthen our own marriages and counsel other couples to have stronger marriages as well. To listen to parts 1, 2, and 3, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 462, 466, and 470. If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at store.PaulTripp.com.-In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 53 where Paul shows us the ultimate pandemic we all contend with: the foolishness of sin. To hear more of these bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Psalms-In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Shelby discuss Christ’s miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 and how it proves God cares about your physical needs, not just your spiritual ones.To hear more on the theology of food check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 024 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.-In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

This week, we’re going to hear a poem that Paul wrote about the Author of all our stories and how we can trust Him with the plan for our lives.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

It can be said that a church is only as strong as its marriages. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference “Strengthening Marriages in Your Church” where Paul will help equip us to minister to other married couples that God has placed in our path. To listen to parts 1 and 2, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 462 and 466. If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at store.PaulTripp.com.

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 51 where Paul unpacks the idea of sin from this sober prayer of confession. To hear more of these bible studies, visit paultripp.com/psalms.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Shelby open Psalm 34 and discuss what it means to “taste and see that the Lord is good.”To hear more on the theology of food check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 024 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

This week, Paul reminds us of the dangers of everyday idolatry that we all contend with and how the weekly gathering of God’s people can help us combat it.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

It can be said that a church is only as strong as its marriages. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference Strengthening Marriages in Your Church where Paul will help equip us to minister to other married couples that God has placed in our path. To listen to part 1, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 462. If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at store.PaulTripp.com

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 45 where Paul will discuss this beautiful hymn of love. To hear more studies from the Psalms, visit www.paultripp.com/psalmsIf you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Shelby open Genesis 3 and examine the fall of Adam and Eve and how food was the catalyst for their sin. To hear more on the theology of food check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 024 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

This week, Paul wants to help us think about how we prepare our hearts for Sunday worship.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.

It can be said that a church is only as strong as its marriages.In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a session from Paul’s conference “Strengthening Marriages in Your Church” where Paul will help equip us to minister to and counsel other married couples that God has placed in our path. If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at store.PaulTripp.com

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 42 where Paul will demonstrate the importance of confronting yourself.To hear more studies from the Psalms, visit paultripp.com/psalms

When was the last time you had a piece of cake? Did you thank God for his creativity and wisdom in providing it for you?In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott devour the theology of food as they feast on God's grace and wisdom throughout Scripture.So grab your favorite food and beverage, open your Bible, and enjoy the nourishment of this gospel discussion in this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast.

Does going to church matter? With today’s technology, can’t we just stream a service from our favorite preacher in our pajamas and go about the rest of our day?In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to an interview conducted by Matt Tully from Crossway about Paul’s new book Sunday Matters: 52 Devotionals to Prepare Your Heart For Worship.We want to thank Paul's publisher, Crossway, for partnering with us to produce resources like Sunday Matters.

Today we’ll open our bibles to Psalm 37 where Paul shows us how to trust God in a world gone bad. To hear more studies from the Psalms, visit www.paultripp.com/psalms

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Samuel James discuss the difference between church liturgies and what Samuel calls “digital liturgies”To hear more of Samuel’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast episode 023 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

We experience anger every day. It seems so natural. But not all anger is wrong. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference How To Be Good & Angry where we’ll discover that anger can be a good thing.If you missed part 1, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 453.If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at www.PaulTripp.com/angry

Today we’ll open our Bibles to Psalm 36 where Paul unpacks the deceitfulness of sin for us. To hear more studies from the Psalms, visit www.paultripp.com/psalmsIf you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Samuel James diagnose why Christians aren’t more united in our modern culture.To hear more of Samuel’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 023 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

We experience anger every day. It seems so natural. But not all anger is wrong. In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to a session from Paul’s conference How To Be Good & Angry where we’ll discover that anger can be a good thing.If you enjoy the content from today’s episode, you can purchase the full conference at www.PaulTripp.com/angryIf you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Samuel James discuss the importance of physical books in an increasingly digital world. To hear more of Samuel’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 023 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

God’s word has the power to transform lives and we need pastors who will boldly and faithfully deliver sermons that will feed the church well. So in today’s episode, Paul is going to answer three final questions about preaching. To hear the first six questions, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 445 and 447. Today's questions:Can you share how you wrestled with sermon prep in your early years and what pitfalls you have learned to avoid?What advice do you have for bi-vocational preachers? I work 40-50 hours a week in my secular job and have three teenage daughters.What books have you read that have given you advice for your preaching?

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Samuel James discuss the radical patience of God in the book of Jonah.To hear more of Samuel’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 023 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to the next three studies from Paul’s new bible study in the Psalms.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.Today's segments:Psalm 29: The Battle for AwePsalm 32: The Blessing of Confession and ForgivenessPsalm 33: The Steadfast Love of the Lord

Are you trying to get a taste of heaven ... from the internet? You might be surprised by what you find out in this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast with Samuel James, author of the new book "Digital Liturgies." He highlights some of the dangers of digital technologies while offering wisdom for navigating an internet-saturated world.Find out what a digital liturgy is, and so much more, in this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast.

God’s word has the power to transform lives and we need pastors who will boldly and faithfully deliver sermons that will feed the church well. So in today’s episode, Paul is going to answer three more questions about preaching. To hear the first three questions, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 445. Today's questions:How can I prepare and deliver sermons in an effective way? I have trouble organizing my exegesis into a helpful sermon.How do you learn to recognize and address cultural narratives that cause people to disobey and disbelieve?What tips or guidelines do you have regarding the use of personal experiences and illustrations in preaching?

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Dave Harvey discuss the time that Dave had to step into a difficult leadership situation and how God helped him through that.To hear more of Dave’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 022 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

There's entirely too much mediocrity in the church of Jesus Christ when it comes to pastors preparing and delivering their sermons. We can do better, especially since the Bible promises that God's Word has the ability to change lives (Isaiah 55:10-13), so in today’s episode, Paul is going to answer three questions about preaching. Today's questions:How many hours per week should a pastor spend in sermon preparation?How do you prepare a sermon series on a book of the Bible?Can you provide some insight into how theology deepens and enriches a sermon?

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Dave Harvey discuss the wonder of God’s supply of grace to His children. God dispenses His grace, not before we need it, but at the exact moment of need. To hear more of Dave’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 022 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to the next three studies from Paul’s new bible study in the Psalms.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.Today's segments:Psalm 22: Jesus, The Forsaken OnePsalm 24: Responding To God, The CreatorPsalm 27: How To Do Theology

On Monday, we released an episode featuring three segments from Paul’s series “I Hate Parenting” and today, we’ll hear the rest of them. If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.Today's segments:I hate parenting an idolaterWhy I actually love parenting

Today, Paul is going to address three common concerns that parents have with parenting sinful children in a fallen world. If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.Today's segments:I Hate Parenting In A Fallen WorldI Hate Parenting As A SinnerI Hate Parenting A Sinful Child

Leadership...Loss...LoveDave Harvey is our guest on this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast. His life experiences and seasoned biblical wisdom make this a can’t-miss episode. He’s one of Paul’s longest and dearest friends and peers in ministry.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

Today, Paul is going to answer four questions about parenting children in our fallen world. If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.Today's questions:Why is parenting so hard?Should I try to be my child's best friend?The difficulty of parenting in a digital ageShould parents lay down the law or give grace?

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul Tripp and Art Rainer discuss how even though the gospel is God’s free gift of grace, it costs money to take that gospel across the globe. To hear more of Art’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 021 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to the next three episodes of Paul’s new bible study in the Psalms.Today's segments:Psalm 14: What Is A Fool?Psalm 15: Who Is Worthy?Psalm 19: General and Special RevelationIf you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, guest Art Rainer talks about why he thinks the church is so hesitant to talk about money. To hear more of Art’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 021 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Today, Paul is going to cover a subject that’s extremely important for married couples but doesn’t get addressed as much as it maybe should. We’ve received numerous questions regarding what the Bible says about sex, so Paul is going to tackle four of them today. Today's questions:What does the Bible say about sex and pleasure?I just discovered my spouse's sexual sin. What do I do?How should I confess my sexual sin to my spouse?What should I do if I've lost my physical attraction to my spouse?

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and guest Art Rainer discuss the importance of parenting a young child’s heart. To hear more of Art’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 021 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Apart from your relationship with the Lord, your relationship with your spouse is the most important relationship in your life. In today’s episode, Paul is going to answer a couple more questions about marriage that can help you improve your marriage today.Today's questions:During a recent fight, my spouse mentioned divorce. What do I do now?How do we prioritize spending regular quality time together as a couple?If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

Money. The thought of it can be overwhelming. The pursuit of it can be addicting.On this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, we talk about your finances with Art Rainer.Learn how to manage your money practically, wisely, and generously to the glory of God!

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to the next three episodes of Paul’s new Bible study in the Psalms. If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.Today's segments:Psalm 4: Joy in HardshipPsalm 8: The Pinnacle of CreationPsalm 10: Where is God Now?

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, David Kim talks about some of the struggles of faith he experiences while working in an orchestra.To hear more of David’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 20 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Apart from your relationship with the Lord, your relationship with your spouse is the most important relationship in your life. In today’s episode, Paul is going to answer three more questions about marriage that can help you improve your marriage today.Today's questions: My spouse and I disagree on so many decisions. How do we get on the same page?How do we find proper balance in marriage when I'm an extrovert and my spouse is an introvert?I'm uncomfortable with the way my spouse interacts with the opposite sex. What should I do?If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, David Kim talks about his role as concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra.To hear more of David’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 020 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

Apart from your relationship with the Lord, your relationship with your spouse is the most important relationship in your life. In today’s episode, Paul is going to answer three questions about marriage that can help you improve your marriage today.Today's questions:How Do We Handle Money Issues In Our Marriage?What Role Do Confession And Forgiveness Play In Marriage?How Should I Deal With Criticism In My Marriage?

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, David Kim shares a story about how a Tom Cruise movie helped him make a huge career decision.To hear more of David’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 20 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to the next three studies in Paul’s new bible study in the Psalms. Today's segments:A Textbook On How To Do TheologyPsalm 1: God Wants You To ThrivePsalm 3: Life Among The Skeptics

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, David Kim walks us through his spiritual journey and how he has come to a personal relationship with Christ.To hear more of David’s story, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 20 wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the video on Paul Tripp’s YouTube channel or Facebook page.The Connecting Podcast on Apple PodcastsDavid Kim | The Connecting Podcast Ep. 020 on YouTubeDavid Kim | The Connecting Podcast Ep. 020 on Facebook

There are three themes that course through the Gospel narrative - Generosity, Love, and Patience.In today’s episode, Paul teaches how we need to be patient with our neighbors so we can share the patience of Christ in our environments.

What does it take to become one of the best violinists in the world? For starters, you have to begin practicing at 3 years old... and never stop!Meet David Kim, the concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra. In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, you'll hear his story of success, failure, and coming to discover Jesus by accident.Scroll to the end to hear a few more selections of David playing the violin

There are three themes that course through the Gospel narrative - Generosity, Love, and Patience. In today’s episode, Paul teaches how we can love our neighbors and share the love of Christ in our environments.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

“Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.” Ephesians 5:18In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Shelby discuss this verse in the book of Ephesians and why the apostle Paul makes this connection between drunkenness and being filled with the Spirit.To hear more from Paul and Shelby, don’t miss the entire episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 413. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to the next three episodes of Paul’s new bible study in the Psalms. In this first segment, Paul shows us how the Psalms are a portrait of the struggle of faith.Today's segments:A Portrait Of The Struggle Of FaithA Portrait Of The Presence And Power Of GodA Portrait Of Jesus

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a portion of Paul's conversation with Shelby Abbott on the latest episode of the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Paul wants you to consider whether or not you’ve developed habits of defeat in your life, where you aren’t accessing or even seeking the power that is yours in Christ for transformation.To hear more from Paul and Shelby, don’t miss the entire episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 413. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

In today’s episode, we’re introducing a brand new resource, The Gospel: One Psalm At A Time. In this new study, Paul wants to dive into the Bible’s hymnbook with you and savor the grace of God in fresh ways for the next year.Today, we’re going to listen to the first two episodes of this new study.Today's segments:The Bible's HymnbookThe Old Testament's Prayer Manual

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a portion of Paul's conversation with Shelby Abbott on the latest episode of the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Shelby references the resurrecting power of the Holy Spirit and how that helps us actually change in our lives.To hear more from Paul and Shelby, don’t miss the entire episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 413. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

There are three themes that course through the Gospel narrative - Generosity, Love, and Patience. In today’s episode, Paul teaches how we can be generous with our neighbors and share the generosity of Christ in our environments.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a portion of Paul's conversation with Shelby Abbott on the latest episode of the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Paul and Shelby provide two important aspects of weakness.To hear more from Paul and Shelby, don’t miss the entire episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 413. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

G R A C E ... the conversation continues!It's simply impossible to capture or define the grace of God, but Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott give it their best shot in this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, where they continue their conversation on grace. If you missed the first episode on grace, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 405. SPOILER ALERT: They don't even come close to finishing, so we've already scheduled our third conversation on grace in the future.

Something exists inside the heart of every human being - whether it be a screaming infant, an anxious teenager, a demanding spouse, a critical boss, or a corrupt politician - that creates disaster. It's the foolishness of sin.In today’s episode, Paul teaches on four types of foolishness and how only a divine appearance liberates us from each.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

What is your biggest problem in life? Is it your finances? A bad diagnosis? A wayward child?In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a portion of Paul's conversation with Shelby Abbott on the latest episode of the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Paul and Shelby make the argument that your biggest problem in life is you.To hear more from Paul and Shelby, don’t miss the entire episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 405. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

Unless your ministry is deeply rooted in the finished work of Jesus Christ, it will be uprooted by some form of ministry dysfunction.In today’s episode, Paul warns of all the ways in which we look for identity in ministry.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

If God is truly sovereign, does my behavior on a daily basis really matter?In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a portion of Paul's conversation with Shelby Abbott on the latest episode of the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Paul and Shelby discuss the sovereignty of God and the implications of this doctrine for the way we behave. To hear more from Paul and Shelby, don’t miss the entire episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 405. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

There is a plague that has infected the church of Jesus Christ. It's a disease called "Identity Amnesia" and it's ravaging Christians everywhere. In today’s episode, Paul teaches from Psalm 27 and reveals a life-altering cure.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a portion of Paul's conversation with Shelby Abbott on the latest episode of the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Paul explains why Leviticus is one of his favorite books in the Bible.To hear more from Paul and Shelby, don’t miss the entire episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 405. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

Parenting is a difficult task. In today’s episode, Paul sits down with Elyse Fitzpatrick to discuss how grace will radically change the way we parent and relate to our children.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

Grace. Other than the word God, there is no more important word in the Christian dictionary.Grace is the ultimate spiritual game changer, and in this episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott begin a multi-part discussion on the word grace and everything it means for a follower of Jesus.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

This may be hard for you to hear, but you are a massive failure. In today’s episode, Paul teaches why we can be free to admit our moral inadequacies. If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a portion of Paul's conversation with Francois the Church Planter on the latest episode of the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Francois discusses some of the steps he takes to maintain the health of new church plants. To hear more from Francois, don’t miss his entire episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 397. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

Grace liberates your relationships because you no longer have to ask the other person to provide what Jesus has already given you. In today’s episode, Paul reveals a freeing way to live in relationships with others.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a portion of Paul's conversation with Francois the Church Planter on the latest episode of the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Francois shares the difference between a convert and a disciple and why the discipleship process is something that is vitally important for a new believer.To hear more from Francois, don’t miss his entire episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 397. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

Are you stuck in any of your relationships? In today’s episode, as we conclude our series on conflict, Paul talks about several signs that reveal you're stuck and then gives six biblical steps for hope and change.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a portion of Paul's conversation with Francois the Church Planter on the latest episode of the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Francois tells a story of how the Lord powerfully showed up during an encounter he had with a witch doctor during his early years of ministry in Mozambique.To hear more from Francois, don’t miss his entire episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 397. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

We all have experienced some sort of conflict in our relationships, and most sane people want less of that conflict.In today’s episode, as we continue our series on conflict, Paul explains how we can achieve more peaceful relationships by attacking the real root of conflict.

Francois is a Global Transformational Engineer. What does that mean? I guess you'll have to listen to this episode of The Connecting Podcast to find out!SPOILER ALERT: It means that he travels all around the world planting churches and training church planters. Francois is part of a movement that wants to plant 1 million new churches, train 1 million pastors, and evangelize and disciple 100 million believers by 2030.If you want to be excited about what the Lord is doing in his Church around the world, you can't miss this episode. Available on Facebook, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new audio resource from Paul Tripp Ministries: the Wednesday’s Word podcast. This podcast features a weekly reading of Paul’s popular Wednesday’s Word devotional. Today, we’re going to listen to the debut episode which focuses on our communication struggles in the digital realm. Be sure to subscribe to the Wednesday’s Word podcast wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss an episode!Subscribe to the Wednesday's Word podcast

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a clip from Paul's conversation with Ruslan and Faina. In this clip, they discuss how significant it is to follow Jesus in their predominantly Muslim country and how doing so will cost everything.To hear more from Faina and Ruslan, don’t miss their entire episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 389. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

The Bible is very clear about two things: human beings were made for relationships, but we have a terrible time getting along with one another!In today’s episode, as we continue our series on conflict, Paul teaches from one of the most significant relational passages in all of Scripture.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul's conversation with Ruslan and Faina. In this clip, they discuss the importance of carrying Jesus with you wherever you go and how small, ordinary faithfulness can make a massive impact for the Kingdom of God. To hear more from Faina and Ruslan, don’t miss their full episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 389. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

Human conflict is inevitable. You see it early as toddlers play with each other, arguing over plastic toys. No one taught them to fight or encouraged them to be selfish - it's the natural inclination of the human heart. In today’s episode, as we continue our series on conflict, Paul teaches that we need to look into God's Word for a diagnosis and a cure.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul's conversation with Ruslan and Faina from Kazakhstan. In this clip, Faina shares how God radically saved her while she was serving time as a 16-year-old in prison.To hear more from Faina and Ruslan, don’t miss their full episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 389. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

In today’s episode, we are wrapping up our year-long study in 1 Peter as Paul gives two final thoughts on this wonderful letter.In this first segment, Paul asks you a simple question: “What is the last hill that your willing to hold your ground and die on?”If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.Today's segments:The Last HillIdentity, Lens, Lifestyle

There are no words to properly introduce this month’s guests on The Connecting Podcast - Ruslan and Faina from Kazakhstan. Their testimonies of salvation are remarkable and what God is doing through this young couple will leave you speechless. This might be the most exciting Connecting Podcast yet. We only had the opportunity to interview them on one day while they were in Los Angeles, so we set up a portable studio to capture their story. The video is available on Facebook or YouTube.

Why is it so hard for us to get along with one another? Why are our relationships marked by conflict? In today’s episode, we’ll begin a series where Paul Tripp explains that we need to look inside ourselves - not outside - to discover the source of conflict.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul and Shelby’s conversation with Doug Logan, president of Grimké Seminary as he shares the story of how he was called to plant a church in the most dangerous city in America.To hear more from Doug, don’t miss his full episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 381. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

In today’s episode, as we continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter, Paul is going to walk us through Peter’s final directives as he begins to close out his letter.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul and Shelby’s conversation with Doug Logan, president of Grimké Seminary as he shares how he began to develop a heart for urban communities through his various ministry experiences.To hear more from Doug, don’t miss his full episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 381. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

Why was Jesus so hard on the Pharisees? In today’s episode, as we listen to the final sermon from this series on life in the kingdom, Paul reveals the most stinging criticism that Christ makes against the religious leaders and warns us that we're more like the Pharisees than unlike them.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul and Shelby’s conversation with Doug Logan, president of Grimké Seminary as he shares his radical testimony of how God saved him. To hear more from Doug, don’t miss his full episode on The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 381. You can also watch the video on YouTube or Facebook.

There’s no topic that Jesus discussed more in His ministry than the topic of money and possessions - it's because he knows the default struggle of all of our hearts.In today’s episode, as we continue through this sermon series on life in the kingdom of God, Paul reveals three "treasure principles" that all humans live by.

In this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, we welcome a wildly entertaining guest - Doug Logan. Doug is the president of Grimké Seminary and a vice president for the Acts29 church planting network, with an expertise in urban ministry. He’s also the Pastor for Church Planting at Remnant Church in Richmond, VA. If you have a heart for urban cities and want to see the gospel proclaimed, please share this episode!

In today’s episode, as we continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter, we’re going to go through three more sections of this encouraging letter.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.Today's segments:Tell Me The Old, Old StoryAuthority: It's Not About YouThe Value Of Humility

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul’s conversation with Brett Rayl, Executive Director of Christ Bible Institute in Japan.In this clip, Brett discusses how the Japanese people perceive truth and how it affects evangelism in their culture.To hear the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 371.

Jesus tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. It's a challenging call because we even struggle to love the people who love us and bless us!In today's episode, as we continue through Paul's sermon series on the Kingdom of God, Paul explains how true righteousness begins when we say, "I want to, but I can't in my own strength."If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week's Connecting Clip Of The Week, we'll hear a snippet from Paul's conversation with Brett Rayl, Executive Director of Christ Bible Institute in Japan. In this clip, Brett discusses what makes ministry in Japan so unique.To hear the entire episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 371.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

Christians live in dark communities, but God has called his children to remain in those dark communities and shine as lights for the gospel. In today's episode, as we begin a sermon series exploring the Kingdom of God, Paul unpacks the theology of luminescence and reveals how every believer can be an effective evangelist for Christ.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul’s conversation with Brett Rayl, Executive Director of Christ Bible Institute in Japan. In this clip, Brett explains the biggest obstacle to gospel ministry in Japan and how it differs from what we might expect.To hear the entire episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 371.

It can be argued that the most important phrase in the Bible is, "In the beginning, God..." You can go on to argue that the second most important phrase is, "And God said…"Today, as we finish our series from the book of Genesis, Paul teaches how Adam and Eve, despite living in a perfect world, were still utterly dependent on the words of their Creator.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul’s conversation with Brett Rayl, Director of Christ Bible Institute in Japan. In this clip, Brett explains how God called him and his wife to missions in Japan.To hear the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 371. If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

If you’re a follower of Christ, you’re no stranger to suffering. You might be suffering right now. If you’re not suffering right now, you might be close to someone who is. Suffering is the guaranteed experience of everyone living in a fallen world. In today’s episode, as we continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter, Paul unpacks Peter’s take on suffering in four parts.Today's segments:1. Suffering: No Surprises2. Suffering: Blessed Insults3. Suffering: What You Bring On You4. Suffering: Where Judgment Starts

The Japanese are among the largest unreached people groups in the world. How can we follow the Great Commission and make disciples in this nation?In this month’s episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, Brett Rayl talks with us about the work of Christ Bible Institute in Japan. Their mission is to help strengthen and support the church so that the gospel may be cherished and proclaimed throughout Japan.If you have a heart for missions and want to learn more about the gospel in Japan, please share this episode!

It's a verse that's often misunderstood or misinterpreted - "It is not good that the man should be alone" (Genesis 2:18). Scripture does not indicate that Adam, living in a perfect world, was sulking around the garden, lonely and dejected. Today, we'll continue through this series from Genesis as Paul explores transformational truths about our life on earth. In this episode, Paul explains that from the beginning, God's design was for humanity to live in an interdependent community with one another.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul and Shelby’s conversation about faith on the most recent episode of the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, they discuss the radical invitation of Christ - to come and die. To hear the entire episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 363.

Standing for Christ in a hostile world is challenging. When you’re mocked for your faith, it can feel like this world has the final word. However, in today’s episode, as we continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter, we’re reminded that the Lord gets the final word. Today's segments:1. The Last Word2. This Is Not All There IsIf you’ve been enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review. Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we’ll listen to three segments where Paul teaches how food - yes food - preaches the gospel to us. In this first segment, Paul teaches from Isaiah 55 and explains how food is meant to remind us of the glory of God.Today's segments:1. Delight Yourself In Rich Food2. Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand3. The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb

Cars weren't designed to drive on railroad tracks. Trains weren't intended to travel through water. Boats don't tend to do well on a highway. In the same way, human beings were designed to live in a certain way, and when we violate our design, bad things happen.Today, we'll continue through this series from Genesis as Paul explores transformational truths about our life on earth. In this episode, Paul teaches three facets of our human identity.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul and Shelby’s conversation on the most recent episode of the Connecting Podcast. In it, they discuss how faith in God should impact everything in your life…including your sex life. To hear the entire episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 363.

God does not exist for you. You exist for Him. It's an easy theological truth to talk about, but when the rubber meets the road in everyday life, it's tough to live. Today, we will continue through this series from the book of Genesis as Paul explores transformational truths about our life on earth. In this episode, Paul teaches how a community with God should shape our schedule, finances, and relationships.

Can you fill in the blank? "The righteous shall live by _________."Most of us know that we're supposed to live by faith, but do you know what that means? And more importantly: do we know how to live by it?That's what this episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 is all about. So listen for yourself and share with someone who could be encouraged by a practical definition of faith!If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

The cross of Christ was not a defeat. On the contrary, the cross of Christ was a glorious victory.In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter as Paul teaches through three more sections of the letter. In this first section, Paul discusses our victorious Savior, Jesus Christ.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul and Shelby’s interview with guest Julie Lowe on the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Julie talks about why she and her husband felt called to become foster parents.To hear the entire episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 355.

What are the four most important words in the Bible? Today, we're going to begin a series in the book of Genesis as Paul explores transformational truths about our life on earth. In this episode, Paul argues that the four most important words are the first four ever written - "In the beginning, God." These four words define us and help us fight three seductive lies.If you've enjoyed The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul and Shelby’s interview with guest Julie Lowe on the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Julie shares how some of the most meaningful things in her life came through difficult situations.To hear the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 355.

In this final sermon in his series in the Gospel of Mark, Paul ends by teaching about Jesus' interaction with the fig tree and his cleansing of the temple.If you've enjoyed The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul and Shelby’s interview with guest Julie Lowe on the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Julie discusses what it was like growing up in a Christian home as the daughter of a Christian school’s headmaster.To hear the entire episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 355.

In your marriage, in your parenting, in your work, and in your church, do you honor Christ as Lord?In today’s episode, we’re going to continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter as Paul teaches through three more sections of the letter. In this first section, Paul wants to talk about the concept of moral-preparedness and how we need to honor Christ as Lord in every area of our lives.Today's segments:1. Moral-Preparedness2. A Good Conscience Before God3. My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less

Is Scripture sufficient to speak to every issue in life?In this month's episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, we welcome Julie Lowe. Julie is an author and biblical counselor at CCEF with over twenty-two years of counseling experience. If you've been enjoying 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 or know someone who would benefit from this content, please share this episode with them!

What kind of Jesus do you want Jesus to be?Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the gospel of Mark, and in this message on the Triumphal Entry of Christ, Paul teaches that the crowd wanted Jesus for all the wrong reasons, and many times, we struggle with the same temptations.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul’s interview with guest Andy Young on the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Andy reveals some of the joys and sorrows of doing college campus ministry year in and year out.To hear the entire episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 345.

It's very tempting to read stories in Scripture through the lens of religion instead of the Gospel. Today we will continue through Paul's sermon series in the gospel of Mark. In this message, Paul teaches about the story of Jesus giving sight to Bartimaeus and how there's a right and wrong way to interpret the famous narrative.If you've enjoyed The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul’s interview with guest Andy Young on the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Paul wants to help us understand how our lives fit into the bigger picture of God’s will.To hear the entire episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 345. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

In today’s episode, we’re going to continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter. In this next section of the letter, Peter addresses spouses and how husbands and wives should seek to live in light of the gospel. Today's segments:1. The Character Of A Wife's Heart (0:32)2. The Character Of A Husband's Heart (5:40)3. Living With A God Focus (11:03)If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from Paul’s interview with guest Andy Young on the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Paul talks about the unique temptation of the teenage years and how some teens might look like they’re maturing on the outside, but they’re actually just becoming smarter sinners.To hear the entire episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 345.

When Jesus foretells his death for the third time, James and John make a remarkably selfish request: "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." Today we're going to continue through Paul's sermon series in the gospel of Mark, and in this message, Paul discusses why the other disciples were angry for the wrong reasons and why we may have made the same request if we were in their shoes.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear a snippet from guest Andy Young from his interview with Paul on the Connecting Podcast. In this clip, Andy discusses three aspects of the local church and why churches that are strong in one aspect can sometimes neglect the other two. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation on the Connecting Podcast. To hear the entire episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 345.

"How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God." This famous statement by Jesus is followed by a much broader application, to all people, regardless of financial status.Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the gospel of Mark, and in this message, Paul teaches about the one thing that we need to have to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

We need the gospel on college campuses more than ever before.In this month's episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, we are excited to interview Andy Young, who has been on the frontlines of college campus ministry for more than 15 years. The lessons he shares will help you navigate an increasingly secular world.If you've been enjoying 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 or know someone who would benefit from this content, please share this episode with them!

The way you live your life as a follower of Christ is vitally important. In today's episode, as we continue through Paul's bible study in 1 Peter, Paul looks at three more sections from Peter's letter. And in this first segment, Peter wants to remind his readers that our call as believers involves following Christ in His suffering. Today's segments:1. Following Christ In His Suffering2. Jesus: Example and Substitute3. The Goodness Of God And His Commands

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll continue to hear from Paul with guest Eric Schumacher as they discuss Eric’s book “Ours: Biblical Comfort For Men Grieving Miscarriage” and why Eric chose Luke’s gospel as the basis for this devotional. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation on the Connecting Podcast. To hear the entire episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 337.

If you're a Christian, God's plan is for you never to grow up because maturity in the faith means having a child-like faith. Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the gospel of Mark, and in this message, Paul examines why Jesus invited the little children to come to him and why the disciples were wrong in denying them. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

It’s only when you abandon hope in yourself that you can find true hope in the Savior. In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll continue to hear from Paul with guest Eric Schumacher as they explore the idea that the doorway to hope is hopelessness.This short excerpt is from a larger conversation on the Connecting Podcast. To hear the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 337.

The protection of marriage, as God designed it, and defense against unbiblical divorce is rooted in the worship of God. Today we will continue through Paul's sermon series in the gospel of Mark. In this message, Paul unpacks Jesus' teaching on marriage and divorce in four ways: worship of God as Lawgiver, Creator, Sovereign, and Savior.If you've enjoyed The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear from Eric Schumacher as he describes a time in his life when it was very evident that God, not Eric, was writing his life’s story. Eric is an author and a pastor, and his newest book is 𝙊𝙪𝙧𝙨: 𝘽𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙚𝙣 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙚, a 31-day devotional to help men process their grief and find comfort from Scripture.This short excerpt is from a larger conversation on the Connecting Podcast. To hear the whole episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 337.

How would you describe yourself as a Christian? If you were to grab a pen and a piece of paper and write out an answer to that question, what would you say?In today’s episode, as we continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter, Paul looks at three more sections from Peter’s letter.Today's segments:1. So Now What?2. Inward, Outward, Upward3. Living As A Servant

When a husband and wife experience a miscarriage, the grieving father is often forgotten about. There are many rich resources for mothers, but what about spiritual support for the men?In this month's episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, we are delighted to interview Eric Schumacher, author of 𝙊𝙪𝙧𝙨: 𝘽𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙚𝙣 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙚. His 31-day devotional helps men process their grief and address questions they may be too afraid to ask publicly.If you know a couple who has miscarried, why don't you share this episode with the husband?

What do you take seriously in your life? Each person has their own hobby or passion, but how seriously do we as Christians take sin?Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the gospel of Mark, and in this message, Paul talks about how seriously Jesus takes sin and three ways in which we can apply it.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

How is your relationship with your teenager? In today’s episode, Paul is going to discuss the three types of relationships parents can have with their teenagers: preventative, corrective, and protective. For more gospel principles on raising teens, check out the 25th anniversary edition of Paul’s first book: Age of Opportunity. It’s been revised and updated with fresh, heart-probing discussion questions and a bonus Q&A. It’s available now at PaulTripp.com/Opportunity

Our culture has mixed up what greatness is, what greatness does, and who embodies greatness. In many ways, we have believed the lies of our culture. Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the gospel of Mark, and in this message, Paul teaches on Jesus's saying, "The first shall be last and the last shall be first" and what biblical servanthood and true greatness look like.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Elyse discuss why it’s so significant that Christ is presently reigning on His throne.This short excerpt is from a larger conversation on the Connecting Podcast. To hear the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 327.

If you are committed to living a consistent life, you have to be good at saying “no” to yourself and saying “yes” to the things that will stimulate spiritual growth.In today’s episode, as we continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter, Paul looks at three more sections from Peter’s letter.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.Today's segments:1. Yes And No2. New Identity, New Potential3. Stone Of Honor, Stone Of Stumbling

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Elyse shares a bit of her testimony regarding how God saved her from her sin.This short excerpt is from a larger conversation on the Connecting Podcast. To hear the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 327.

Why are there so many stories of Jesus casting out demons during his earthly ministry?Today, we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the gospel of Mark, and in this message, Paul explains how these narratives serve as a warning to us about the destructive and enslaving power of evil.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul discusses how one of his prized possessions - a cookbook given to him by a French chef - reminds him of the love of God. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation on the Connecting Podcast. To hear the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 327.

What was the historical and prophetic purpose of The Transfiguration? And does it hold any application for us today? Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the gospel of Mark, and in this message, Paul explains why Jesus was transfigured, and how the glory of Christ in that moment should shape the way we live.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

What does the Bible have to say about the value of women?In this month's episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, we are joined by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher. Together, they have written 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙊𝙛 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣, which traces the worth of women through the narrative of the Bible.Elyse is a nationally sought-after speaker and author. She has authored 23 books and lives in California with her husband, Phil.Eric is a pastor, songwriter, and author. Eric and his wife, Jenny, have five children and live in Iowa.

Everybody wants to feel secure, but no matter what security system your house has or how much physical protection you have, there's only one trustworthy security source in this world. In today's episode, as we continue through Paul's bible study in 1 Peter, Paul looks at three more sections from Peter's letter, including where we can find true security. If you've enjoyed The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.Today's subjects:1. Where Security Is To Be Found2. Living Like You're Born Again3. The Permanent Word

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll continue to hear from a key ministry leader from China, and in this clip, he shares his experience diving deep into Reformed theology and how his faith began to be revitalized through this process.This short excerpt is from a larger conversation on the Connecting Podcast. To hear the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 319.

"You are the Christ." This four-word confession from Peter is one of the most important moments in the entire book of Mark. Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the gospel of Mark, and in this message, Paul applies how this watershed confession changes our daily living.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll continue to hear from a key ministry leader from China about his experience growing up in a country where Christians were persecuted. In this clip, he discusses how even a simple thing like prayer can be immensely difficult in those circumstances.This short excerpt is from a larger conversation on the Connecting Podcast. To hear the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 319.

When Jesus foretells his death and resurrection, he speaks some of the most famous words of his earthly ministry.Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this message, Paul examines why Jesus calls Peter Satan and what it means to take up our cross.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

If your dad was arrested simply for being a Christian, how would you respond? How would you think about God in the midst of that trial?In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll hear from a man who experienced just that and how he responded to God in that season. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between a key leader in the Chinese church, Paul, and Shelby on the Connecting Podcast. To hear his full story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 319.

In today’s episode, as we continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter, Paul looks at three more sections from Peter’s letter including what proper fear looks like in the life of a believer.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.Today's 1 Peter segments:1. The Right Kind Of Fear2. No Easy Believism3. The Substitute Plan

There are 1.4 billion people in China, 1.3 billion of whom do not know Christ. What does it take to create an indigenous house church movement in this country to spread the gospel? In this riveting edition of The Connecting Podcast, Paul and Shelby have a conversation with a key leader about the opportunities, challenges, and risks that come with being a follower of Christ under a government ready to imprison you for your faith.If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

One of the most devastating effects of sin is spiritual blindness. Not only are we blind, but we're blind to our blindness. Today we're going to continue through Paul's sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this message, Paul talks about the difference between being willfully blind and blindly willful.Would you consider leaving a review if you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul Tripp, Shelby Abbott, and special guest Rechab Gray discuss the way Jesus often flips our expectations upside down. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Rechab, Paul, and Shelby on the Connecting Podcast. To hear Rechab’s full story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 309.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Why do some Christians seem to have strong faith while others have weaker faith? Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this message, Paul examines three ingredients of biblical faith. However, he also warns that we still have confessional theology and disobedience living in the same heart.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul Tripp, Shelby Abbott, and special guest Rechab Gray discuss the importance of approachability in the Christian life.This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Rechab, Paul, and Shelby on the Connecting Podcast. To hear Rechab’s full story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 309.

If someone watched the video of the last six weeks of your life, what would they conclude? Would they say that this is someone who takes life seriously?In today’s episode, as we continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter, Paul wants to unpack what it means to be sober-minded.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.Today's segments:1. What Does It Mean To Be Sober-Minded?2. Passions - A Mixed Blessing3. The One And Only Standard For Living

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul Tripp, Shelby Abbott, and special guest Rechab Gray discuss the connection between vegetable gardens and the gospel of Jesus Christ.This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Rechab, Paul, and Shelby on the Connecting Podcast. To hear Rechab’s full story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 309.

Legalism, moralism, or externalism - whatever you want to call the mindset ruling the Pharisees - is not unique to the Pharisees.Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this message, Paul teaches from Mark 7, the most theologically heavy chapter in the gospel of Mark, and examines the emphasis that Christ puts on the heart.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, special guest Rechab Gray discusses how the Lord saved him by using an unlikely idol to reveal the depth of his sin.This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Rechab, Paul Tripp, and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To hear Rechab’s full story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 309.

Jesus was a profoundly compassionate Savior. Every miracle he performed displayed his love for suffering people. But every miracle was meant to be more than a miracle.Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this message, Paul examines how the crowds stopped short of what Jesus was truly offering and how we often ask for too little from our Lord as well.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

•Does it matter where you attend church as a believer? •What does a vegetable garden have to do with the gospel? In this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, Rechab Gray joins Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott to answer these questions and more.Rechab is a dear friend and gifted preacher, currently planting New Creation Fellowship in Orlando, Florida. He has been married to his wife Brittany since 2009, and they have four amazing children.If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.For more information about New Creation Orlando: https://newcreationorl.org/Follow Rechab on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/RechabGFollow Rechab on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RechabG/

This might sound shocking, but it’s entirely possible to use your Bible unbiblically.In today’s episode, as we continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter, Paul takes a look at what Peter says about the Word of God and how that will help us in the way we use our Bibles.Would you consider leaving a review if you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.Today's Bible Study Segments:1. What In The World Is The Bible?2. Who In The World Is The Holy Spirit?3. The Problem Of Passivity

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul Tripp, Shelby Abbott, and special guest Lois Kehlenbrink discuss the broken world we live in and how Lois helps counsel people through this brokenness in her work.This short excerpt is from a more extensive conversation between Lois Kehlenbrink, Paul Tripp, and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To hear Lois’ whole story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 299.

There are many valuable lessons to learn when Jesus walks on the sea and calms the storm, but often we too quickly glaze over the narrative. Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this message, Paul teaches about the theology of uncomfortable grace, the difference between amazement and faith, and much more.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul, Shelby, and special guest Lois Kehlenbrink discuss the topic of suffering and how God uses our suffering for His purposes. This short excerpt is from a more extensive conversation between Lois, Paul, and Shelby on the Connecting Podcast. To hear Lois’ whole story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 299.

Jesus feeding the 5,000 is one of the most universally known stories from the Bible, but Mark and John tell it differently.Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this message, Paul looks at the characters and lessons of this story through a different lens.Would you consider leaving a review if you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Lois Kehlenbrink shares how she came to think about life’s struggles with a more gospel-centered view. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Lois Kehlenbrink, Paul Tripp, and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To hear Lois’ full story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 299.

You won’t fully understand what God is doing right now until you understand the plot of the redemptive story.In today’s episode, as we continue through Paul’s bible study in 1 Peter, Paul wants to remind you of that redemptive plot summary to get a fuller sense of what God is doing in your life. Would you consider leaving a review if you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.Today's Bible Study Segments:1. The Plot Of Redemption2. What In The World Is God Doing?3. A Reason For Joy

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul Tripp, Shelby Abbott, and special guest Lois Kehlenbrink discuss the idea of calling and how God shapes your calling through your story. This short excerpt is from a more extensive conversation between Lois Kehlenbrink, Paul Tripp, and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To hear Lois’ whole story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 299.

There is a war going on between the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness.Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this message, Paul juxtaposes Jesus sending out the Twelve Apostles with the murder of John the Baptist.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul and Shelby are excited to introduce you to someone special - Lois Kehlenbrink. Lois is a biblical counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist. She also happens to be the sister of Paul's wife, Luella!Lois trains and counselors pastors, their wives, and ministry leaders all around the world. In this interview, you'll experience how the gospel truly connects to and transforms everyday life.If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

When Jesus returned to his hometown, he was rejected by his family because they didn't believe he was who he said he was.Today we're going to continue through Paul's sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this message, Paul unpacks the reasons for belief and unbelief.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul Tripp and Sam Allberry discuss the goodness of God and how that reality should shape the way we view everything in our lives.This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Sam Allberry, Paul Tripp, and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To hear Sam’s full story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 291.

Every day of your life, you hook your hope to something. Perhaps you put your hope in your marriage, job, finances, or children. But in today’s episode, as we continue through Paul’s brand-new bible study in 1 Peter, Paul wants to remind you to hook your hope in God – because that hope will never fail you or disappoint you.Would you consider leaving a review if you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.1. What Have You Hooked Your Hope To?2. Spiritual Safety3. What In The World Is Faith?

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Sam Allberry talks about the consolation of the gospel upon confessing his struggle with sin.This short excerpt is from a more extensive conversation between Sam Allberry, Paul Tripp, and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To hear Sam’s full story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 291.

A life of faith is radical. It will ask you to do the unthinkable with hope and courage. But faith placed in the wrong object is wasted faith. Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this sermon, Paul teaches how having faith in the right Person makes all the difference.Would you consider leaving a review if you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Sam Allberry discusses the first time he confessed his struggle with same-sex attraction to someone and how that pastor responded with God’s grace. This short excerpt is from a more extensive conversation between Sam Allberry, Paul Tripp, and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To hear Sam’s full story, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 291.

Do we take evil as seriously as we should? And do we actually want Jesus to deliver us from evil as much as we say? Today we’re going to continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this sermon, Paul teaches from Mark 5, when Jesus casts out the demons from Legion.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott are excited to welcome Sam Allberry onto the show. Sam is a pastor, apologist, author, and speaker. Some of the books he has written include: •Is God Anti-Gay?•What God Has To Say About Our Bodies•Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?•7 Myths About SinglenessWould you consider leaving a review if you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

How do you respond in moments of difficulty when God doesn't seem to care? Today we're going to continue through Paul's sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this sermon, Paul tells the story of Jesus calming the storm and how the disciples' questions reveal what truly rules their hearts.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Who do you think you are? Do you find your identity in your family, career, or social status? Or do you find your ultimate identity in Christ?In today’s episode, we will begin a brand new bible study in 1 Peter with Paul Tripp. In this new study, Paul wants to help you think through your new identity in Christ and what that means for your life. Would you consider leaving a review if you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.1. Why Should You Study 1st Peter?2. Who Do You Think You Are?3. The Grace Of Being An Exile

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul wants to draw your attention to the connection between God’s sovereignty and His ability to keep His promises. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 255.

Life in the Kingdom of God can be confusing. Often, things don't work out the way you would hope and expect.In today's episode, we'll continue through Paul's sermon series in Mark, and today, Paul unpacks three little parables that speak into the confusion of the disciples who have given their lives to follow Christ and build His Kingdom.Would you consider leaving a review if you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

We know it as the Parable of the Sower, but it should be more accurately entitled The Parable of the Soil.In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series in Mark, and today, Paul teaches how we should approach listening to the Word of God and how to avoid living like rocky soil.Would you consider leaving a review if you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Shelby continue to discuss Paul’s newest book, “Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines To Change Your Everday Life”. And today, they discuss the sovereignty of God over humanity’s suffering.This short excerpt is from a more extensive conversation between Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 255. Do You Believe?:https://paultripp.com/doctrineThe Connecting Podcast:https://paultripp.com/connecting

C.S. Lewis wrote that we must choose with Jesus; it's impossible to remain neutral. He was either a lunatic on a level with a man who says he is a poached egg, or He's the Son of God. In today's episode, we'll continue through Paul's sermon series in Mark, and today, Paul teaches on the entire third chapter of the gospel of Mark and the six vignettes that display the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

We are so excited to launch a brand-new resource today called “Free From Debt”. This is a three-session conference on marriage and money featuring teaching from Paul Tripp and it’s available to stream now for free! To gain access to this content, simply visit FreeFromDebt.Live and begin watching this material today.In this episode, we’re going to hear a short excerpt from the conference as Paul discusses the type of debt that will destroy your marriage. Stream Free From Debt now!https://freefromdebt.live/

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Shelby continue to discuss Paul’s newest book, “Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines To Change Your Everday Life”. And today, Paul dives into the doctrine of holiness and why it’s such a divisive subject in a culture that doesn’t even acknowledge its existence.This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 255."Do You Believe?"https://paultripp.com/doctrineThe Connecting Podcasthttps://paultripp.com/connecting

The greatest enemy of the true Gospel is a fake gospel of self-congratulatory self-righteousness.In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series in Mark, and today, Paul explains why Jesus confronted the Pharisees so frequently, specifically on their traditionalism and legalism.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

If you were employed by Jesus to find 12 of the most qualified candidates to be his closest ministry partners, who would you choose? In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s series in Mark, and today Paul explains how Levi the tax collector would not make any of our lists, and how our attitudes are self-righteously similar to the Scribes who question Jesus' decision.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Shelby are back discussing Paul’s newest book “Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines To Change Your Everyday Life.” Today’s clip features Paul diving into the theology of sex and money. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 255.

What do you tell yourself you need in life? What do you tell yourself the world needs? In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s series in the book of Mark, and today, Paul preaches the story of Jesus healing the paralytic, and how it's easy for us to place our priorities on things that are significant, but not essential for life.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series through the gospel of Mark. To conclude his action-packed first chapter, Mark records Jesus' famous act of healing the leper. In this sermon, Paul draws parallels between us and the leper - not only with his condition but also with his response to the healing.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Shelby discuss the importance of prioritizing your family over your ministry. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 262. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

If you want to mature as a follower of Jesus, you must align the desires of your heart with the desires of God's heart; what God wants for you, you must want for yourself; what's important to God must be important to you. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series in the gospel of Mark, and today, Paul reveals why Jesus came to earth so that we can begin to ask from Jesus what he would want us to ask.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? The Gospel of Mark provides a much different answer than most versions of 21st century Western Christianity. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this sermon, Paul explains how Jesus calls his first disciples, how they responded, and what that means for our discipleship today.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul discusses the early years of Paul Tripp Ministries and how he even came to launch his own ministry. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 262.

The gospel according to Mark decimates moral neutrality by presenting us with an absolute truth to accept or reject: the kingship of Christ. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and in this sermon, Paul examines what it looks like to accept Christ's kingship.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

What does it mean to be a strong woman? Does it have something to do with her career? Or her family? Or her social status?In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s Bible study in the book of Proverbs by looking at the final four themes from this book of wisdom. And in today’s first theme, Paul wants to look at the theme of womanhood and how a strong woman fears the Lord. 1. Womanhood2. The Wise, Righteous, Obedient Son3. The Function of God's Law4. The Glory of GodIf you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and his wife Luella discuss big changes that occur in everyone’s marriage and how to continue to press forward through them. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Paul and Luella Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 262.

Mark has a very efficient way of characterizing events in his gospel, so it could be easy to miss the significance of Christ's temptation in the wilderness. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of Mark, and today, Paul reminds us that the hope of humanity rests on Jesus' shoulder in these two short verses.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

The gospel of Mark is a hard-hitting, fast-paced narrative, one where the author doesn't permit readers to remain neutral when it comes to the central character - Jesus Christ. In today’s episode, we’ll begin a sermon series in the book of Mark, and today, Paul calls attention to the radically divisive opening sentence that launches Mark's gospel.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul and Luella discuss their unique ministry after Paul graduated from seminary. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Paul and Luella Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 262.

In today’s episode, Paul will discuss the final six doctrines from his brand new book, "Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life". He’ll give a brief overview of each doctrine and how it can impact the way you live your life in this new year. 7. The Doctrine of the Image of God8. The Doctrine of Sin9. The Doctrine of Justification10. The Doctrine of Sanctification11. The Doctrines of Perseverance and Glorification12. The Doctrine of EternityTo listen to the first six doctrines, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 265.For more information about Paul's book, visit www.paultripp.com/doctrineIf you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

The doctrines of Scripture are wonderful and beautiful truths about God, humanity, and the world we live in. These doctrines are meant to be studied and learned, but they aren’t merely about acquiring more knowledge; they’re also meant to shape the way we live our lives. In today’s episode, we’ll hear Paul discuss the first six doctrines from his brand new book, "Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life". He’ll give a brief overview of each doctrine and how it can impact the way you live your life in this new year. Paul will cover the first six doctrines today and discuss the final six later this week. 1. The Doctrine of Scripture2. The Doctrine of God3. The Doctrine of Holiness4. The Doctrine of Sovereignty5. The Doctrine of Omnipotence6. The Doctrine of CreationFor more information about Paul's book, visit www.paultripp.com/doctrineIf you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

There is a new year upon us and inevitably many listeners will begin making some new years resolutions. In today’s episode of Ask Paul Tripp, Paul addresses this question, “Should Christians Make New Years Resolutions?”If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

To be human is to work. Work is not a result of the fall - work is something God assigned for man to do before sin entered the world. Therefore, we have to take this call seriously in our lives. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s Bible study in the book of Proverbs by looking at three more themes from this book of wisdom.1. The Dignity of Work2. The Stewardship of Physical Things3. The Practicality of Godward LivingIf you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

If you have been blessed by this podcast in 2021, would you consider making an end-of-year donation to our not-for-profit organization, Paul Tripp Ministries? Every dollar and any amount will enable us to produce more podcast content in 2022. We’re asking the Lord to provide $263,000 before December 31, and you can participate by making a tax-deductible donation at www.PaulTripp.com/give. Thank you for your generosity!In this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott welcome a very special guest, Paul's wife, Luella, as she and Paul reflect on 50 years of marriage together.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

We pray that you have been blessed by this podcast in 2021. If you have, would you consider making an end-of-year donation to our not-for-profit organization, Paul Tripp Ministries? Every dollar and any amount will enable us to produce more podcast content in 2022. We’re asking the Lord to provide $263,000 before December 31, and you can participate by making a tax-deductible donation at www.PaulTripp.com/give. Thank you for your generosity!In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul dives into the doctrine of creation and reminds us of the deeply humbling implications of this theology. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 255.

What is Christmas all about? Is it about opening presents, decorating your house, or baking cookies?In today’s episode, Paul Tripp shares four stories to help re-center our thoughts on Christ this Advent season. 1. Christmas Is About A Tree2. Glory And Tragedy3. The Gift And The Giver4. Christmas Is A Peace StoryIf you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Are you resting or are you fighting? Here's the bottom line: God is in charge, and you are not. But our hearts want to believe a different story. We want to be in control; we want our plans to succeed; we want our little kingdoms to achieve. In today’s episode, Paul explains why God's rule is our hope and why our fight is our doom.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul discusses his latest book “Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life” and how the process of writing taught him two specific things about theology. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation between Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 255.For more information about Paul's new book, visit www.paultripp.com/doctrineIf you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Sin has entered our world and brought with it a terribly destructive war. But it's not primarily a war between two nations or religions fighting for land or political power. In today’s episode, Paul Tripp reveals that a war rages on the turf of your heart. It’s a war for control; it’s a war for power; it’s a war for rule. We are either resting in God’s rule, or we’re battling Him for rule.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Paul as he answers four questions about his newest book “Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines To Change Your Everyday Life.”1. What Is Doctrine?2. How Does Doctrine Transform My Life?3. How Does Doctrine Reveal God's Love?4. How Does Doctrine Prepare Me For Battle?If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.For more on Paul's newest book, visit www.PaulTripp.com/doctrine

Christians know that their life should be guided by the doctrines contained in God's Word. But all too often, we don't know how those doctrines apply to everyday life. In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott will make that connection for you when they discuss Paul's brand new book, "Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life."If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.For more on Paul's newest book, visit www.PaulTripp.com/doctrine

Do you like to make plans? Maybe for a vacation, a party, or even for a diet? Planning is obviously a good thing and evidence of a godly, responsible heart. But sometimes in our planning, we tend to forget that we're not in charge, and we react sinfully when life doesn't go according to our plan. In today’s episode, we continue through this radio series from our archives where Paul explains why God, in divine love, will allow our plans to be shattered.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

The book of Proverbs paints a portrait of a life that’s pleasing to the Lord. And this life that Proverbs describes grows most bountifully in the soil of humility.In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s Bible study in the book of Proverbs by looking at three more themes. 1. The Way Of Humility2. Sadness And Celebration3. The Problem Of AngerIf you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll continue to hear from Vaneetha Risner as she shares her story of suffering and faith. In today’s episode, Vaneetha shares the pain she experienced when her husband left her and what that did to her faith. This short excerpt is from a larger conversation Vaneetha had with Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott on the Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Do you like surprises? A surprise birthday party or a surprise bonus from your employer might be nice, but what about unexpected, undesired surprises? In today’s episode, we’ll continue through this radio series from our archives where Paul Tripp teaches that we live in a world full of surprises, none of which are surprising to the Almighty Creator.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Have you ever been in the middle of a situation and wondered, "Who in the world is in charge here!?" We live in the middle of a fallen world where things don't operate as they should, and we want to know why. In today’s episode, we’ll begin a series called “May I Speak To The Manager, Please?” In this rebroadcast of an old radio series, Paul Tripp teaches that even though life is out of our control, it is under the wise control of the world's best Manager.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll continue to hear from Vaneetha Risner, who shared her story of suffering and faith on the Connecting Podcast. In today’s clip, Vaneetha discusses how she learned to lament after the loss of her two-month-old son and how it drew her closer to the Lord. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240.

In today’s episode, Paul turns to the New Testament to conclude his 14-part series on the life of David. Using Matthew 1:1, Paul teaches on five unshakeable truths that we can learn from the genealogy of Jesus.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

David is on his deathbed after a forty-year reign. He calls his son and future king of Israel, Solomon, to his side. With his final words, he gives five commands. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s series on the life of David, and today, Paul examines those five commands and how they continue to apply to the Christian today.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In today’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, we’ll continue to hear more of Vaneetha Risner’s story of suffering and faith and today, she shares the pain she experienced in losing a 2-month-old child due to a mistake the doctors made. This short episode is from a larger conversation Paul and Shelby had with Vaneetha Risner on The Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

As David is coming to the end of his reign as King of Israel, and even on his deathbed, he continues to face attack. His son Adonijah is plotting to take the throne, and David has a choice to make. In today’s episode, Paul continues his sermon series on the life of David, and today, he teaches on the influence of the world and the perseverance of the people of God.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

The book of Proverbs provides a wonderful application for how to love your neighbor. It does so by connecting our love of neighbor with our tongues and our hearts. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s Bible Study in the book of Proverbs by looking at three more themes. 1. How To Love Your Neighbor2. The Danger Of Sexual Sin3. The Folly Of FollyIf you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Will God definitively heal someone that has enough faith? That’s the question at hand in today’s Connecting Clip Of The Week. In this short episode, we’ll hear Vaneetha Risner share a story about a time a faith healer came to her school and what she learned about faith and miracles as a result. This short episode is from a larger conversation Paul and Shelby had with Vaneetha Risner on The Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 240. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Sin has consequences. We live in a moral universe ruled by a holy God. Galatians 6:7 says, "God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap."In today’s episode, Paul Tripp teaches from 2 Samuel 15, one of the clearest accounts of the far-reaching consequences of sin presented in Scripture.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Mephibosheth is one of the few remaining descendants from the lineage of Saul and Jonathan. Dropped as an infant, Mephibosheth is crippled in both his feet and is, in his own words, "a dead dog." But David honors a past covenant that he made with the house of Saul, and Mephibosheth is adopted into a new royal family. In today’s episode, Paul Tripp shows how this mini-story functions as a lens on the maxi-story of Redemption.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Today, we are releasing the second episode of Paul’s brand-new resource, The Connecting Podcast. Today’s episode features one of Paul’s heroes, Vaneetha Risner, who shares her story of suffering and faith.Vaneetha writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her story includes childhood bullying, losing an infant son, developing post-polio syndrome, and going through an unwanted divorce. Her books, "Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption", as well as her devotional, "The Scars That Have Shaped Me", encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Vaneetha writes regularly for Desiring God. She and her husband, Joel, live in Raleigh, North Carolina and she has two daughters, Katie and Kristi.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

In a fallen world, things are not always what they seem to be. Such is the case in 2 Samuel 6 when the Lord kills Uzzah for simply touching the Ark of the Covenant in the wrong fashion. We are drawn to question God - "is this really the God I choose to serve?" In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series on the life of David, and today, Paul explains that this story is actually a case study about the holiness of God and that His holiness is our only hope.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

There are many foolish people in the Bible. They ignore the wisdom of the Lord and choose their own way. But don't be so hard on these characters. Their stories are a reflection of what we struggle with each day. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series on the life of David, and today, Paul reveals the foolishness of three men and points us to the only source of Wisdom.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

For most of us, we would probably never claim to be perfectly mature. We generally have no problem admitting that we have not arrived yet spiritually. However, we’re all tempted from time to time to live in a way that would suggest we’ve reached perfect spiritual maturity. We’re far too quick to point out the speck in our brother’s eye before pulling out the log in our eye. In today’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby reveal that there is no such thing as a grace graduate this side of eternity. This short episode is from a more extensive conversation Paul and Shelby had on The Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 225. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

1 Samuel ends with Saul falling on his sword in a tragic suicide. 2 Samuel begins with David lamenting the death of Saul and his best friend Jonathan. And linking these two books together is an Israelite messenger with selfish intent. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul's sermon series on the life of David, and today, Paul highlights the heart of these three characters and how their stories are a mirror into our everyday life.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

It would be better to be poor and live a righteous life than to have all the riches you could imagine without God. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s Bible Study in the book of Proverbs by looking at three more themes. 1. The Rich And The Poor2. Wisdom Is Always Honest3. Proverbs Tells A Generosity StoryIf you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Do you struggle to understand the will of God for your life? Do you ever feel crippled with anxiety when you face major (or minor) decisions? In today’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby discuss the freedom that’s found when you rest in God’s sovereignty over your life.This short episode is from a larger conversation Paul and Shelby had on The Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast Episode 225. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

How would you respond to a boss who accuses you of something you didn’t do? Or a professor who seems intent on making your life difficult? Or a spouse who doesn’t seem to care as much for you as you care for them?In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series on the life of David, and today, Paul discusses the reality of life in a fallen world and how we should and shouldn’t respond to unmet expectations and disappointments.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

David and Jonathan have one of the sweetest relationships recorded in the Bible. But in 1 Samuel 20, that relationship faces its darkest trial when King Saul tries to assassinate both of them. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series on the life of David, and today, Paul reveals the motivations of Saul, David, and Jonathan, and uses this story as a mirror to reveal our motivations and struggles.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

If a Christian and an atheist are standing side by side watching a beautiful sunset together, who will enjoy the view more? Of course, both get to take in the common grace of the Lord at that moment, but in this week’s Connecting Clip Of The Week, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott argue that the Christian can experience a more profound pleasure because of knowing the God behind the sunset. This short episode is from a larger conversation Paul and Shelby had on The Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast Episode 225. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

What do you do when suffering enters your door? How do you react when God brings difficulty into your life? Are you a complainer? Are you a whiner? Are you a grumbler? In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series on the life of David, and today, Paul takes us on a Biblical tour and reveals seven principles on suffering and the character of God.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

It’s perhaps the most familiar story in all of Scripture -- the epic clash between David and Goliath. But there's a third character that we often leave out - King Saul. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series on the life of David, and today, Paul juxtaposes the personal identities of David and Saul and reveals how they radically affect the way they face the opposition of the Philistine warrior.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Last week, we introduced a brand new resource, The Connecting Podcast with Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott. These podcasts feature gospel-saturated conversations - up to 2 hours long - and will be released on the first Friday of each month. Because of the length of these podcasts, we are also introducing a weekly episode called the Connecting Clip Of The Week, where we feature short snippets of teaching from the full episode.In this week’s clip, we’ll hear from Paul and Shelby as they discuss the harmony of sadness and joy in the life of a Christian. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 225. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that there were 15.6 million cosmetic procedures performed in 2020. Needless to say, human beings are obsessed with appearance. But when Samuel searches for a new king of Israel, we discover that the Lord looks on the heart. This is a frightening reality because the Lord sees each sinful and selfish desire of our hearts. But in today’s episode, Paul will remind us that we don't have to live in fear because Christ came to pay the penalty for the sin of our hearts.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

The book of Proverbs is an invitation from a God of grace to abandon the old foolish ways of sin and discover a life of fresh starts and new beginnings. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s Bible Study in the book of Proverbs by looking at three more themes. 1. Fresh Starts and New Beginnings2. The Most Radical Theme Of Proverbs3. The Justice Of ProverbsIf you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Today, we are excited to launch a brand-new resource from Paul Tripp Ministries called, “The Connecting Podcast”.These conversations between Paul, his co-host Shelby Abbott, and special guests will be up to 2 hours long, diving deep into the gospel and how it transforms our daily lives. We'll talk about suffering, evangelism, work, sexuality, culture, and so much more.In this inaugural episode, Paul will introduce you to his co-host for every episode, Shelby Abbott. Shelby is an author, radio host, campus minister, and conference speaker on staff with FamilyLife, a ministry of Cru. His passion for university students has led him to speak at college campuses all over the United States and author the books "Pressure Points: A Guide to Navigating Student Stress", "DoubtLess: Because Faith is Hard", and "What’s the Point?: Asking the Right Questions about Living Together and Marriage". He and his wife, Rachael, have two daughters and live in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

You could argue that 2 Samuel 7 is one of the most significant chapters in the entire Old Testament. The Lord makes a covenant with King David and promises to establish the throne of his kingdom forever. But this passage has very little to do with David at all. He only becomes great because the Lord has the power to do what He promises. In today’s episode, we’ll begin a new sermon series on the life of David and in today’s message, Paul reminds us that our hope is in the God who stands behind His promises.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

It’s not natural to want the things of God. Only a person inhabited by the Spirit of God would desire his ways. In today’s episode, we’ll finish this sermon series from 1 Corinthians, and today, Paul explains the difference between the natural person and the spiritual person and the dangers that come with both.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

While Christianity relies on faith and not sight, it is not anti-wisdom. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series from 1 Corinthians, and today, Paul explains why Christianity is actually all about wisdom: a secret and hidden wisdom that comes from God alone.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

We shouldn't be surprised when the world mocks the church of Jesus Christ. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another sermon from Paul Tripp. In it, he explains why the cross is folly to those who are perishing and how Christians can engage culture with its power.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Parenting is a challenge. There are inevitable conflicts that pop up as a result of parenting in a fallen world. In today’s episode, Paul is going to give 7 more principles to help you in your parenting journey. To listen to the first 7 principles, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episode 215. If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Your life is shaped by a hunger for glory and, if you’re honest with yourself, you often try to satisfy that glory with physical, created things that were never meant to satisfy your heart. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s Bible Study in the book of Proverbs by looking at three more themes.1. The Glory War Of Proverbs2. Proverbs Is All About Eternity3. Proverbs Delivers Redeeming GraceIf you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

The church of Jesus Christ has many reasons for disunity - cultural background, social and economic status, or just plain personal preference. But the Gospel of Jesus should transcend them all. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to a sermon from Paul Tripp where he takes a look at the church of Corinth and examines three things that happen when the Gospel is no longer the most precious, unifying possession in the church.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

If you're a human being, you have the ability to communicate. And for the Christian, we need to ask one ultimate question: what does God want me to say? In this final episode from our 10-part series on Biblical communication, Paul Tripp reveals that we need to speak like an ambassador.If you’ve been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

People everywhere are fascinated with royalty. We watch TV shows about the royal family and tune into royal weddings. In today’s episode, Paul Tripp thinks he knows why: “We are attracted to the monarchy because, secretly, we would all like to be king. We wonder what it would be like if we ruled our own world.”If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Parents, are you struggling with parenting in a broken world? Are you weary of the endless demands and sleepless nights? In today’s episode, Paul wants to help alleviate some of your burden with seven principles that can change your family. 1. Calling2. Grace3. Law4. Inability5. Identity6. Process7. LostIf you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Are you tired of making the same mistakes over and over again? Do you commit yourself to make a change, but always end up falling back to the same place? You don’t have to be discouraged anymore, because the Gospel of Jesus Christ gives you the grace to be truly transformed. In today’s episode, we continue through this series on communication, and today, Paul gives 10 practical ways for you to get from where you are to where you need to be.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Sin never delivers what it promises. Sin will lure you in with empty promises of endless pleasure and leave you addicted, enslaved, and utterly broken. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s bible study, The Gospel: One Proverb At A Time and look at three more themes found throughout this book of wisdom. 1. The Danger of Sin2. A Case Study of the Heart3. You Cannot Escape God's RuleIf you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

We don't like to admit it, but it really is true: when it comes to communication, our biggest problem exists inside of us, not outside of us. We want to blame other people or the weather or the traffic, but the Bible is clear: out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. In today’s episode, Paul Tripp diagnoses our communication problem and points us to the only cure.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Your garden will continue to look lifeless if you refuse to admit there are weeds growing in it. The only way your garden will ever look healthy is if you face the fact that it's filled with weeds. In the same way, your world of talk will only change if you admit your need for help. In today’s episode, Paul opens up to Ephesians 1 and gives us four dynamic words that can change the way we approach our communication.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

It was a world-altering moment, full of drama and tension. Adam and Eve were walking in the Garden of Eden, living in perfect harmony with the Great Speaker, God. But then the Great Deceiver entered the Garden and Satan spoke. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through this series on communication, and today, Paul Tripp teaches how our world of talk is no longer peaceful.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Think about your life for a minute. There's arguably no ability you rely upon more than your ability to communicate. Think of how magical it is for a parent when their child says his or her first words. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through this old radio series on communication, and today, Paul will teach about the importance of our talk.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Have you ever heard someone say, "talk is cheap?" The fact of the matter is that your talk is anything but cheap. Words are powerfully important. But you won't understand the significance of words until you understand, at a heart level, that the very first words spoken on earth were from God. In today’s episode, Paul teaches how our words have deep value. If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Whether you know it or not, you’re living in the midst of a great big spiritual drama. The book of Proverbs reminds us about who God is, who we are, and how we should be responding to Him. We can either bend the knee and worship our God or reject His counsel and deny His existence.In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s bible study through the book of Proverbs, and today we’re taking a look at three more themes found throughout the book.1. The Moral Drama of Proverbs2. Proverbs Proves God's Grace3. We Live in a Moral WorldIf you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

All of your hope as a Christian is rooted in the fact that, by grace, God has adopted you as his child. In today’s episode, Paul Tripp discusses why parents should consider adoption and the challenges they will face in this fallen world.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Talking is one of the most familiar activities for all of us. We never stop talking. And in our world of talk, God doesn't want us to grow complacent because He has a high standard for communication. In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s series on communication, and in it, he reveals four foundational principles that will shape the rest of this series on talk. These principles will confront us with the selfishness of our talk and help us get to where God wants us to be.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

No matter who you are, what you do, or where you live, you talk. Talking is essential to humanity. But there is a war that rages in our talk and we're in grave danger of being blind to it. In today’s episode, we’ll begin a series on communication, and in this episode, Paul Tripp makes us stop to consider what is going on in our world of talk.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

If you want to live in a home of unity, understanding, and love, you need each member of your family to live by these five words.1. Surrender2. Purpose3. Discipline4. Patience5. MercyIf you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

What's the key to standing firm in the midst of difficulty? In this final sermon from 1 Peter, Paul summarizes the epistle and provides three directives for steadfastness: 1. Celebrate grace2. Love one another3. Find peace in the GospelIf you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Have you ever experienced debilitating fear over something? Whether it’s a situation or a particular phobia, we’ve all experienced fear in our lives. In today’s episode, we will continue through Paul’s bible study in the book of Proverbs as Paul begins diving into individual themes found throughout the book.In the first segment has Paul wants to let you know of a kind of fear that can eradicate all other fears: it’s the fear of the Lord.In the second segment, Paul reveals the mystery-solving wisdom found throughout the book of Proverbs.In the third and final segment, Paul addresses one of the most comforting themes found throughout the Proverbs: the Fatherhood of God. If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

How often are you discouraged and distraught by the difficulties of life? In today’s episode, we continue through 1 Peter, and today, Paul Tripp provides five directives for living with a "carefree mentality" even in the most trying of times.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

If you were able to design your perfect week, where everything went the way you wanted it to go, what would that week look like? Chances are it wouldn’t contain any suffering! In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s sermon series in 1 Peter, and today, Paul explains why suffering should be our new normal and provides 6 ways to respond biblically.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Why do self-defense classes exist? Because we live in a world where danger exists, and people need to arm themselves against danger. In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s sermon series in 1 Peter, and today, Paul teaches on "defensive, Christological thinking" and how it prepares us for suffering, temptation, the coming judgment, and eternity.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

If you ever need to speak to an individual or group of people that you don't know very well, and you want to speak a word that will apply to them, speak a word of encouragement or comfort. In today’s episode, we continue through this sermon series in 1 Peter, and today, Paul looks at the encouraging words that Peter has for Christians experiencing mockery, rejection, and persecution.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the first session from Paul’s conference “Dangerous Calling: Confronting The Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry”. In this session, Paul discusses the ministry dangers every pastor has to face.If you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s brand new bible study, “The Gospel: One Proverb At A Time” as we hear three more introductory segments about this book of wisdom.1. Every Proverb Points Us To Paradise2. Every Proverb Has Convicting Power3. Every Proverb Tells The Story Of ScriptureIf you enjoy The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Suffering is part of life in a broken world. There are times when our suffering is the result of our sin and we suffer its natural consequences. But other times, we suffer because of Christ. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to a sermon from 1 Peter and in it, Paul looks at three profound principles about suffering.

Whether he knew it or not, John Mellencamp penned profound theology with his famous lyrics, "I fight authority; Authority always wins." In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s sermon series in 1 Peter, and today, Paul explains the purpose and role of authority in our lives as believers.

In this episode, we’ll listen to an interview Paul had on the Crossway Podcast about how the gospel comes to bear on the day-to-day realities of marriage and why that's more than just a platitude. The latest edition of my marriage book: http://paultripp.com/marriageThe Crossway Podcast: https://www.crossway.org/articles/crossway-podcasts/

In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s new bible study, “The Gospel: One Proverb At A Time”. 1. Every Proverb Leads You To Jesus And His Cross2. Every Proverb Exposes A Spiritual WarFor more from this study, visit: https://www.paultripp.com/proverbs/

Have you ever thought that we overcomplicated the simple message of the Christian life? In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s sermon series from 1 Peter, and in this sermon, Paul defines the fundamental job description of every Christian with three basic commands: live like an alien, fight like a soldier, behave like an ambassador.

God has called all of his children to live as light in a dark world, but many of us have allowed common obstacles to interfere with our ministry lifestyle. In today’s episode, Paul examines three particular obstacles that tend to get in the way of effective ministry:1. Too Busy For Ministry2. Too Proud For Ministry3. Too Selfish For Ministry

What is the greatest danger to modern Christianity? There are many external threats, but in today’s episode, Paul opens 1st Peter to show that the biggest threat lies within ourselves. When we forget our identity, we become paralyzed and ineffective at sharing the Gospel.

In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s brand new bible study, “The Gospel: One Proverb At A Time”. In this episode he discusses two more aspects of God's character that are revealed in each proverb:1. Every Proverb Reveals The Grace Of God2. Every Proverb Displays God's Sovereignty

What does it look like to love one another, or to love your neighbor? The call to love is all throughout the Old and New Testaments. In today’s episode, we continue through Elect Exiles, a sermon series from 1st Peter, and in this message, Paul unpacks four characteristics of love that will radically shape your relationships and ministry.

If you had to pinpoint one specific problem that plagues your marriage, what would you say? In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the second session from Paul’s conference "What Did You Expect? Redeeming The Realities of Marriage". In it, he focuses on the one issue that affects everyone’s marriage and helps us understand what we can do about it.

Even though Christians have been given the wisdom of the Bible and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, we struggle to keep our values in line with God's values. In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s sermon series in 1 Peter and today Paul preaches on three values from 1 Peter that will alter the way we live until Christ returns.

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the first session from Paul’s conference What Did You Expect? Redeeming The Realities of Marriage. In it, Paul provides a foundation that any couple can use to have solid roots for a good marriage.

In today's podcast, Paul answers four questions related to marriage. 1. How Do We Deal With Constant Arguing In Our Marriage?2. My Spouse Is Constantly Discouraged. What Can I Do To Help?3. How Can We Pursue More Spiritual Connection In Our Marriage?4. How Can We Establish Healthier Boundaries With In-Laws?Paul's brand new edition of his marriage book is available now: https://www.paultripp.com/marraige

In today’s episode, Paul introduces us to his brand new bible study: "The Gospel: One Proverb At A Time". Today, Paul sets up the study by discussing why he’s choosing to study the book of Proverbs and how we often misinterpret this incredible book.

Have you searched and inquired carefully about your salvation? Today, we continue through Paul’s series "Elect Exiles" in the book of 1 Peter, and in this sermon, Paul explains how the process of investigative reporting on the story of your eternal destiny can keep you stable in times of trouble.

Are you experiencing grief, trials, or tests that come from the hand of a loving God? In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s sermon series "Elect Exiles" from the book of 1 Peter. In this message, Paul unpacks Peter's metaphor of metallurgy and explains how there are only two gospels we choose to preach to ourselves in these moments: the gospel of temporary self-glory or the gospel of uncomfortable grace.

If you were writing to friends and family members who were suffering, what would you write? In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the introductory sermon for a series in 1st Peter called "Elect Exiles". In this message, Paul unpacks the pastoral wisdom behind the challenges Peter gives to the elect exiles and how we can benefit from these reminders.

When you look into a mirror, your intention is to improve the errors which the mirror has revealed. Today, we’ll listen to the final episode of this series on the Bible and in it, Paul reveals our tragic ability to have a distant and passive response to the Word of God.

The Christian life is ultimately about two simple things. In today’s episode, Paul Tripp reveals how the Bible defines a successful life: by measuring our relationship with God and our relationship with our neighbor.

Is the Bible really practical for everyday life? In today’s episode, Paul Tripp explains how Scripture gives you absolutely everything you need to know about the issues of your modern life.

The Bible doesn't have something specific to say about every single thing we experience in this world, but it does give us a worldview for understanding everything. In this episode, we continue through this old radio series on the Bible, and today, Paul Tripp reveals 7 benefits of a biblical perspective.

The Bible is clear that all human beings need to be rescued. But where does rescue come from? In today’s episode, Paul explains how systems have the ability to educate and motivate, but only a Person can rescue.

There's a void in the human heart that can only be filled by God. In today’s episode, we continue through this old radio series from Paul on the Bible, and in it, he reveals how we all work very hard to fill that void with something else while God invites us into an eternally fulfilling relationship with himself.

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to another session from Paul’s conference, "Sex and Money: Pleasures That Leave You Empty and Grace That Satisfies". In this session, Paul turns his attention to money and why money matters for the follower of Christ. For more from this conference, visit www.paultripp.com/sexandmoney.

The characters in Scripture are given to us so that we would be able to know ourselves. In today’s episode, we continue through this series on the Bible and Paul reveals what we can learn from these historical figures.

We live in a world obsessed with pleasure - finding pleasure, enjoying pleasure, and maintaining pleasure at any cost. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the first session from Paul’s conference, Sex and Money: Pleasures That Leave You Empty and Grace That Satisfies. In this conference, Paul examines the insanity of our culture and helps us understand what God has to say about pleasure in His Word. For more from this conference, visit www.paultripp.com/sexandmoney

There are many Christians who think they know the Bible but don't have much of a clue what it's actually about. In today’s episode, we continue through this old radio series on the Bible, and in it, Paul explains how the Bible provides us with context and helps us have realistic expectations for life.

You were never designed to figure out life on your own. You can think, analyze, and conceptualize, but only with the assistance of revelation. In today’s episode, we continue through this old radio series on the Bible and Paul Tripp explains how God himself has provided us with revelation.

Are you confused about your life? Whether you know it or not, you are a person in an incessant search for wisdom, explanation, and meaning. In today’s podcast, we’ll listen to the first episode from a radio series Paul recorded called “What’s So Important About The Bible?” In it, he explains why we're always trying to figure life out.

When you begin to accept uncomfortable grace, it changes everything about your life. Aging, regret, and disappointment are no longer paralyzing realities. You no longer have to be afraid of life. You can move forward with anticipation because God is with you. Today we’ll listen to the second session from Paul’s conference “Lost In The Middle” where Paul helps us navigate life in the fallen world between the already and the not yet.

Since the Gospel is true, then let us live like we believe it! Such is the sentence structure employed by the author of Hebrews 10. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to a sermon where Paul Tripp unpacks each of the four uses of "let us" and applies it to everyday life.

As we grow older, we look back on life and have regrets. We’re discouraged by the passing of our dreams. We realize we’re not the person we once wanted to be. In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the first session from Paul’s conference “Lost In The Middle”, which reveals that these difficulties of life are not evidence of God’s inattention. In fact, they are signs of His grace, love, and faithfulness.

If you experience the death of a loved one, you'll feel like you're in the darkness. But as Paul David Tripp explains, there's light to be found in Christ. In this final episode of this series on grief, Paul teaches seven truths that death reinforces.

In today’s episode, Paul wraps up his Bible study, The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time, by summarizing the final two books of the New Testament: Jude and Revelation.

When death takes the life of someone you love, the grief can be so overwhelming that you will feel like you've died too. In today’s episode, we continue through this radio series on grief and Paul Tripp gives 8 practical steps to take in the grieving process.

Death. It's the unwelcomed guest of life. In today’s episode, Paul Tripp follows up on the previous episode and provides three more Biblical perspectives on death.

Death is cruel and unnatural, a horrible interruption of what life was meant to be. But death is also unavoidable. In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Paul’s radio series on grief as he gives three Biblical perspectives on death that can provide a sturdy foundation for life's biggest tragedy.

In today’s episode, Paul continues through his Bible study, "The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time", by taking a look at John’s letters.For more Bible studies from Paul, visit https://www.paultripp.com/bible-study

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to a session from Paul’s conference, "Your Walk With God Is A Community Project". In it, Paul helps us think about our lives as followers of Christ and how our faith should shape the way we live. For more content from this conference, visit https://www.paultripp.com/community

The Bible is a story about a life that ended in death so that death would forever die so that life could live forever. In today’s episode, we’ll begin a series on grief where Paul Tripp reveals six things that death teaches us about life.

Are you suffering? Are you near someone who is? In today’s episode, we’ll listen to an interview Paul had with Vaneetha Risner who recently released her brand new memoir, “Walking Through Fire”. In it, she tells her story of loss and redemption which is rich in gospel comfort. You can learn more at www.WalkingThroughFireBook.com.

In this episode, Paul continues through his Bible study, The Gospel: One Chapter At A Time, by taking a look at Peter’s letters.For more Bible study summaries, visit www.paultripp.com/biblestudy

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the final sermon in Paul’s series from the book of James. In it, Paul teaches that every Christian has been called to rescue wandering brothers and sisters.

Prayer can be a struggle for Christians. We know that we're supposed to pray, but we don't always know why or how. As we continue through Street-Level Christianity, Paul Tripp reminds us what prayer is and how prayer does.

As a Christian, you've been called to wait. Theologians like to say, "between the already and the not yet." As we continue through his sermon series in James, Street-Level Christianity, Paul Tripp explains why we're impatient and how waiting can produce in us something better than we ever would ask for.

In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s sermon series in the book of James, Street-Level Christianity and today’s sermon explains that all humans - young and old, believers and unbelievers - buy into six dangerous delusions of self-sovereignty.

The core message of the Gospel is a free gift of grace that we could never earn, achieve, or deserve. But as we continue through Paul Tripp’s sermon series in the book of James, Street-Level Christianity, Paul explains the seductive temptation to have a critical spirit toward one another.

What do you really want from God? What do you really want from the people whom God has placed in your life? In today’s episode, we continue through Paul’s series “Street-Level Christianity” from the book of James, and in this sermon, Paul examines James 4 to discover what causes quarrels and fights among us.

It's impossible to think about "street-level Christianity" without considering the words we speak. In today’s episode, we pick back up with Paul’s sermon series in the book of James, and in today’s sermon, Paul teaches from James 3 to reveal this scary and humbling truth: your words always reveal the true character and condition of your heart. Thank you for your love, encouragement, and support during a challenging 2020! You would be an answer to our prayers if you made a tax-deductible donation by the end of the year:www.paultripp.com/give

In this episode, Paul continues through his Bible Study: The Gospel One Chapter At A Time with the next four New Testament books: Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, and James.For more Bible Study segments from Paul, visit www.paultripp.com/biblestudy

In today’s episode, Paul answers two questions about Christmas.1. Should Parents Teach Their Kids About Santa?2. How Is Christmas Good News For A Weary World?

It's one of the most radical phrases in all of Scripture. "Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him; he has put him to grief." In this final Advent sermon, Paul preaches on Isaiah 53:10 and what this verse means for us.

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the third of four Advent sermons. As we get closer to Christmas, it’s only appropriate to study Luke 2:14 and celebrate the most important announcement ever made.

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the second of four Advent sermons. In this message, Paul preaches from Isaiah 59 to show where hope is truly found. Hope is never found in a situation, relationship, or location. Hope is only found in a Person, and his name is Jesus.

In today’s episode, we’re starting a four-part sermon series throughout the month of December, focusing on Advent. Paul’s first sermon is preached from the book of Genesis, where the need for Advent begins.

Everyone wants to think that they have true faith. No one wants to think that they struggle with faith. But as we continue through his sermon series in James, Paul Tripp teaches that those struggles of faith and works are more subtle and present than we would like to admit.

As followers of the Lord Jesus, Christians are called to love and serve everyone with equal affection. But in today’s episode, Paul Tripp explains that deep in the DNA of every sinner - and every Christian - is some form of partiality. We continue through his sermon series in James, Street-Level Christianity, with this message: “Rich Man, Poor Man”.

In this episode, Paul continues through his Bible Study: The Gospel One Chapter At A Time with the next four New Testament books: 1 & 2 Thessalonians and 1 & 2 Timothy.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we’ll listen to three segments where Paul teaches how food preaches the gospel to us.1. Delight Yourself In Rich Food [Isaiah 55]2. Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand [John 6]3. The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb [Revelation 19]

If you had to describe what it means to follow Jesus, what would you say? In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the next sermon from Paul’s series in James, Street-Level Christianity. In it, Paul reveals the motivation that should distinguish the Christian life and gives four applications to everyday life.

If you could stand before God and ask, without shame or embarrassment, the difficult questions of life, what questions would you ask? In today’s episode, Paul Tripp asks three brutally honest questions - and finds three helpful answers - as we continue through his series Street-Level Christianity from the book of James.

In today’s episode, we’ll continue through Street-Level Christianity, Paul Tripp’s sermon series in the book of James. In this sermon, Paul asks where we find our deepest satisfaction in life and how we measure our richness.

Sin reduces every person, including the believer, down to a fool. That's why James says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God." In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the second sermon in the series “Street-Level Christianity” that Paul preached from the book of James. In it, Paul gives a scary diagnosis - that we are all dangerously foolish - and a liberating hope - that Wisdom is a Person.

The book of James starts off with the phrase, "Count it all joys, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds." James intentionally uses the word "when" and not "if." In today’s episode, we’ll listen to the first sermon from a series Paul preached called Street-Level Christianity and in it, he teaches why we suffer and why we hate it.

A man should be defined by his character - not his hobbies, wealth, or feats of physical strength. In today’s episode, we’re going to be previewing Paul’s brand new men’s conference Men of Faith by listening to the first session. In this refreshing new 3-session conference, Paul Tripp helps you understand your true biblical identity as a man and what Jesus commands from your life. To unlock the rest of the teaching, visit men.paultripp.com.

In this episode, Paul continues through his bible study "The Gospel One Chapter At A Time" with the next four New Testament books: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians.For more bible study summaries from Paul, visit www.paultripp.com/biblestudy

In this episode, we’ll listen to two more interviews Paul had with professional football players Jordan Hicks and Stefan Wisniewski. These interviews are part of The Discipleship Playbook: A 9-session video Bible study for men, available at DiscipleshipPlaybook.com. First is linebacker Jordan Hicks. In his interview with Paul, he shares how he found the one thing that is ultimately fulfilling: a relationship with Jesus Christ.For more content geared toward men, check out Paul's brand new 3-session men's conference, "Men of Faith" at Men.PaulTripp.com

In this episode, we’ll listen to two more interviews Paul had with professional football players Nick Foles & Zach Ertz, who each helped bring Philadelphia its first-ever championship. These interviews are part of The Discipleship Playbook: A 9-session video Bible study for men, available at DiscipleshipPlaybook.com.For more content geared toward men, check out Paul's brand new 3-session men's conference, "Men of Faith" at Men.PaulTripp.com

In this episode, we’ll listen to two interviews Paul had with professional football player Carson Wentz and longtime football broadcaster Scott Hanson. These interviews are part of The Discipleship Playbook: A 9-session video Bible study for men, available at DiscipleshipPlaybook.com.For more content geared toward men, check out Paul's brand new 3-session men's conference "Men of Faith" at Men.PaulTripp.com

"Get your act together and live in a manner worthy of the Gospel." This is, sadly, a common style of preaching within the Church. But in today’s episode, we’ll listen to an old sermon from Paul where he explains that we have no ability to live up to that high calling on our own. Rather, Christ's grace measures up on our behalf and allows us to live out of the Gospel.

In today’s episode, we’ll continue to listen through the 12 principles from Paul’s new book on pastoral leadership, "Lead: 12 Gospel Principles For Leadership in the Church". For the first 6 principles, check out the Paul Tripp Podcast episode 123.

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to Paul give the first 6 principles from his new book on pastoral leadership, "Lead: 12 Gospel Principles For Leadership in the Church."To purchase a copy, visit https://www.paultripp.com/lead

Would people define you as humble and grateful? Or would you be better characterized as arrogant and demanding and entitled? In this final episode of Paul’s radio series “What Is The Gospel?”, Paul Tripp provides 6 reasons why every Christian should be humbly grateful because of the Gospel.

In this episode, Paul picks up his Bible Study, "The Gospel One Chapter At A Time" with the next four New Testament books: Acts, Romans, and 1 and 2 Corinthians. For more bible study summaries from Paul, visit www.paultripp.com/biblestudy

In today’s episode, we’ll listen to Paul’s interview with Matt Tully from The Crossway Podcast on Paul’s newest book Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church. In this interview, Paul Tripp discusses “the leadership crisis” that the church is facing today.To purchase a copy of Paul's newest book, visit www.paultripp.com/lead