The Paul Tripp Podcast

This week, Paul reminds us that God's truth isn't reserved for pastors, scholars, or theologians. It's for everyone. 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 times when we suffer because we sin and experience the natural consequences. But other times, we suffer because of Christ.In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul looks at three profound principles about suffering.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

We often pit God's law against His grace, but Exodus reveals a deeper harmony.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this fourth and final introductory episode, Paul explains why the giving of the law at Mount Sinai was not a burden, but a gift of grace for His people.For more in-depth Bible studies from Exodus, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.This week, Paul responds to a pastor who asks whether it's appropriate for Christian women to read sexually explicit romance novels.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to MakeSex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin DistortsPaulTripp.com/Books

This week, Paul reflects on the two meals that bookend the Bible; one of tragic rebellion, and one of eternal celebration.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.

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 our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul explains the purpose of human authority and why we should submit, even if it appears flawed and unjust.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

When you open the book of Exodus, do you see a distant history…or do you see yourself?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this third introductory episode, Paul shows how this ancient story acts like a mirror, showing us who we really are before the living God. For more in-depth Bible studies from Exodus, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.In today's episode, Paul responds to a thoughtful question from a teenage listener: Is it wrong for Christians to listen to secular music?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

This week, Paul reminds us that when temptation, suffering, and grief seem overwhelming, we can cling to one life-changing truth: This is not our final home.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.

Have you ever thought that we overcomplicated the simple message of the Christian life?In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, 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.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

In today's episode, we continue our year-long study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time.In this second introductory lesson, Paul unpacks the main plot line of Exodus—creation, slavery, redemption, and restoration—and shows how this four-act structure not only tells the story of Israel, but also captures the entire gospel story that's being played out in all of our lives.

On the last episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott began a conversation about what it means to be an Everyday Evangelist—a passionate follower of Jesus who shares the gospel in the ordinary moments of life with friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.In today's episode, Paul and Shelby continue that conversation, offering practical encouragement to help you connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life, specifically for those who don't yet know Him.It's our prayer that this multi-part series will inspire and equip you to boldly share the Good News right where God has placed you.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.Today's question comes from a listener who's wrestling with a common dilemma for Christian parents: How should we handle Santa Claus with our kids?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Come, Let Us Adore HimPaulTripp.com/Advent

This week, Paul reminds us that the Christian life is not a straight line of spiritual victories. It's often messy, inconsistent, and filled with struggle. But our hope isn't found in our faithfulness, but in the unshakable faithfulness 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.

What's the greatest danger facing modern Christianity? While external threats are real, today's episode continues our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, and reveals a deeper, more personal risk. As Paul opens 1 Peter, he shows how forgetting our identity in Christ leaves us paralyzed and ineffective in sharing the Gospel.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Exodus isn't just ancient history—it's the foundation of your faith in Christ.Today, we begin a new year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this introductory episode, Paul answers a simple but important question: “Why Exodus?”

On the first day of each month, we release Grace + Knowledge, a more in-depth article from Paul that allows him to expand on biblical truths beyond his weekly Wednesday's Word.Our prayer is that this resource helps you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18).In this month's Grace + Knowledge, Paul reflects on James 3 and unpacks how the Word made flesh offers real hope and transforming power for the daily struggle to speak with grace, love, and truth.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.Today's question comes from a Christian parent wrestling with a difficult family dynamic: Should adult children who are not believers (and living with their significant others) be allowed to sleep in the same room when visiting home? If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Parenting Never EndsParentingNeverEnds.com

This week, Paul asks a revealing question: Are you following God for who He is…or for what you hope He'll give you? Drawing from the story of Habakkuk, we'll explore how true joy is found not in fulfilled desires, but in God Himself.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 does it really look like to love one another? The call to love runs through the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul unpacks four transformative characteristics of love that can reshape your relationships and redefine your ministry.For more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

As we come to the final verses in the Gospel of John, we're reminded of the inexhaustible grace of Jesus and the limitless wonder of God's redemptive work.Today, as we wrap up The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study through the Gospel of John, Paul reflects on John 21:24–25 and the power of John's testimony—not just as historical record, but as a call to lifelong awe and faith.To watch the entire series, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.Today's question comes from a listener who's been a pastor for over 30 years and is currently writing a thesis on the care of pastors. He's exploring how sabbatical leave can help sustain long-term ministry, and he wants to hear Paul's thoughts on the value of sabbaticals.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral MinistryPaulTripp.com/DangerousCallingLead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the ChurchPaulTripp.com/Lead

This week, Paul demonstrates how our communication reflects whether our hearts are resting in God's sovereignty or striving for our own control. 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.

Even with the wisdom of God's Word and the presence of the Holy Spirit, Christians still wrestle to align their values with God's.In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul unpacks three core values from 1 Peter that can reshape how we live as we wait for Christ's return.For more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Even though Peter publicly turned his back on Jesus, Jesus never turned His back on Peter.Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study through the Gospel of John, we're looking at the powerful epilogue in John 21, where the risen Christ restores Peter with grace and purpose.For more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is a 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. Today's question comes from a listener preparing to lead a Bible study on the Book of Revelation. She's wondering if Paul holds to a particular view of Revelation, like Idealism, Preterism, Historicism, or Futurism? And why are there so many different approaches to understanding this book in the first place?If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Studyhttps://www.paultripp.com/biblestudy

This week, Paul explains how our problems with words are ultimately problems of the heart and that true transformation in how we speak doesn't come from technique or strategy, but from the gospel.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.

Have you searched and inquired carefully about your salvation? In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul explains how the process of investigative reporting on the story of your eternal destiny can keep you stable in times of trouble.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Every sign in the Gospel of John points not just to Jesus' power, but to his grace, mercy, and the life-transforming truth of who he is.Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long study through the Gospel of John, Paul unpacks John 20:30–31, where the apostle reveals his purpose for writing: so that we might believe Jesus is the Christ and find life in his name.For more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

Ask Paul Tripp is a 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 responds to a thoughtful question from a young listener who wants to help others grow in their faith, even when they're much older than she is.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.How To Ask Better Questions:https://www.paultripp.com/wednesdays-word/posts/how-to-ask-better-questions

This week, Paul explains how human communication began with God, who spoke creation into existence. But when Satan twisted language to challenge God's authority, our words were corrupted. Yet through Christ, we find both forgiveness and the power to speak with grace once again.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.

Are you experiencing grief, trials, or tests that come from the hand of a loving God?In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul unpacks Peter's metaphor of metallurgy and explains how, in moments of suffering, we all choose to preach one of two gospels to ourselves: the gospel of temporary self-glory or the gospel of uncomfortable grace.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

“Unless I see... I will never believe.” Much like Thomas, we've all wrestled with doubts about God's existence and the reality of Christ's resurrection.Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long journey through the Gospel of John, Paul unpacks the familiar story of "Doubting Thomas" and reveals that it's not primarily about Thomas's doubt, but about Jesus' gracious response to it.For more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:14–16).What does it look like to live as light in your neighborhood, shining the bright truth of Jesus to those living in darkness? In this new episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott begin a conversation about evangelism and how we can share the Good News with our non-believing friends, neighbors, family, and coworkers.

Ask Paul Tripp is a 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: "If a client sues my company due to their own mismanagement, is it biblically right to defend ourselves in court, especially when the ordeal is unjust and puts our employees' livelihoods at risk?"If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

On the first day of each month, we release Grace + Knowledge, a more in-depth article from Paul that allows him to expand on biblical truths beyond his weekly Wednesday's Word.Our prayer is that this resource helps you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18).In this month's Grace + Knowledge, Paul challenges our understanding of “work-life balance” by inviting us to view life through a biblical triad of calling: relationships, work, and God. 

This week, Paul explores the often-overlooked power of our words and how even everyday talk carries significant weight, capable of building up or tearing down relationships. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we're invited to redeem our speech by aligning it with God's purpose to bring 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 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 were writing to friends and family members who were suffering, what would you write? In today's episode, we will begin another sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this inaugural message, Paul unpacks the pastoral wisdom behind the challenges Peter gives to the elect exiles and how we can benefit from these reminders.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

As fear and doubt linger behind the locked doors of the shaken disciples, Jesus arrives to bring peace and purpose to these men.Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long journey through the Gospel of John, we step into one of the most transformative moments in Scripture: Jesus' first appearance to His disciples after the resurrection. Paul Tripp reminds us that God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called.For more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

This week, Paul reminds us that no matter how deep our failures or how dark our valleys, God's grace offers us fresh starts and new beginnings. 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 darkest and most dangerous delusions a person can believe: “I can do what's wrong, and it won't make a difference.” While the confessional theology of the Christian rejects this lie, our everyday choices often tell a different story.In today's episode, we conclude our sermon series from the archives, Living with Eternity in View. In this message, Paul Tripp teaches on the clear and unavoidable principles of consequence and judgment.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.Please note: This sermon was recorded many years ago, and the audio quality is not ideal. Thank you for your patience.

In one of the most tender and powerful moments of Scripture, the risen Jesus speaks a single word that changes everything: “Mary.” Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long journey through the Gospel of John, Paul walks us through Mary Magdalene's encounter with the resurrected Christ and highlights two truths we can't afford to miss.To explore more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

What holds the entire Bible together? From Genesis to Revelation, there's one unifying thread running through every page: Jesus. He's not just a character in the story. He is the story.In this episode, Paul Tripp invites you to read the Bible with fresh eyes, learning to look for Jesus in every passage, every promise, and every plot twist. Whether you're in the Old Testament or the New, you'll discover that all of Scripture points to the Savior.

How should we approach the Bible? Not just as readers, but as seekers; like archaeologists digging for ancient treasure, or detectives following clues in a grand narrative. Every page invites us to look deeper, to discover the rich connections woven throughout Scripture.In this episode, Paul Tripp encourages us to read the Bible with curiosity and wonder, tracing the threads that reveal God's sovereignty, wisdom, authority, and grace.

What is the Bible, really? It's not just a collection of ancient texts or moral teachings. It's the grand, sweeping story of God's gracious redemption of broken humanity, a story where Christ takes center stage in every chapter and where God breathes His truth into our everyday lives.In this episode, Paul Tripp unpacks these foundational truths to reignite your awe for the Word of God. Whether you're new to the Bible or have read it for years, this message will inspire you to pick up the Good Book and mine its pages for the treasure within.

This week, as we approach Good Friday and Easter Sunday, Paul reminds us that although Jesus appeared to be defeated at his crucifixion, he was actually exercising divine power and holy restraint, fully in control and committed to fulfilling God's redemptive plan. 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 really matters to you in this life? It's easy to give a spiritual-sounding answer, but if someone looked at your everyday moments, your joys and frustrations, what would they say your heart truly values?In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Living with Eternity in View. In this message, Paul invites us to eavesdrop on eternity and consider how God calls us to realign our priorities today.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.Please note: This sermon was recorded many years ago, and the audio quality is not ideal. Thank you for your patience.

What if the most unbelievable moment in history was actually true? Today, as we continue The Gospel: One Sign at a Time, our year-long journey through the Gospel of John, we turn to John 20. In this passage, we'll witness the raw, human reactions to the empty tomb and discover the spark of faith that changes everything.To explore more in-depth Bible studies, visit PaulTripp.com/John.

In this week's Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul sits down with Sam Alberry to discuss what it really means to be in Christ. To hear more of this conversation with Sam, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 041 wherever you listen to podcasts.

This week, we'll hear another poem from Paul celebrating the radical ways God intervenes to rescue us from sin and darkness. 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.

Your life hasn't gone according to your plan. Perhaps even just yesterday didn't go according to plan. But there's no need to panic because your story is being written by the One who is wiser and stronger than you.In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Living with Eternity in View. In this sermon, Paul opens to 1 Peter to offer hope and encouragement, even when life doesn't seem to make sense.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.