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John Piper sits down with Kevin DeYoung to discuss human purpose, pastoral leadership, the advantages of reading slowly. And of course they discuss books, too. So many books. Reading them; writing them; loving them; but most of all desiring God through them. (See the full list below.) And in this conversation you will get a picture of what will perhaps be John Piper’s magnum opus. Life and Books and Everything is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional, by Paul David Tripp. New Morning Mercies is great for people looking for a devotional in the new year—featuring 365 gospel-centered devotions. Each reading leads with a compelling, gospel-centered thought, followed by an extended meditation for the day. It equips you with the good news that you need to trust in God’s goodness, rely on his grace, and live for his glory—day in and day out. For 30% off this book and all other books and Bibles at Crossway, sign up for a free Crossway+ account at crossway.org/LBE. Timestamps: An Excellent Book for 2021 [1:11 – 2:37] What did John Piper do for Christmas during coronavirus? [2:37 – 4:58] Why Piper doesn’t like the word ‘retirement’ [4:58 – 12:45] Especially Formative Books for John Piper [12:45 – 19:57] On the Pros and Cons of Reading Slowly [19:57 – 34:48] Books to Kickstart Pastoral Ministry [34:48 – 43:54] Favorite Biographies [43:54 – 46:32] Books to Return To [46:32 – 51:59] The Hardest Book John Piper Had to Write and His Favorite [51:59 – 57:38] Providence: John Piper’s Latest Book [57:38 – 1:03:15] Enjoying the Process of Writing; Praise for Pastors Who Don’t Write Books[1:03:15 – 1:09:33] More Questions on Providence and Providence [1:09:33 – 1:20:40] The Most Important Verse in the Bible [1:20:40 – 1:25:08] Books and More Books: New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional, by Paul David Tripp (get 30% off) Thinking God’s Thoughts: The Hermeneutics of Humility, by Daniel P. Fuller The Unity of the Bible: Unfolding God's Plan for Humanity, by Daniel P.Fuller Freedom of the Will, by Jonathan Edwards The End for Which God Created the World, by Jonathan Edwards The Religious Affections, by Jonathan Edwards Validity in Interpretation, by E.D. Hirsch Letters to Malcolm, Chiefly on Prayer, by C.S. Lewis A Mind Awake: An Anthology of C.S. Lewis The Death of Death in the Death of Christ, by John Owen, introduction by J.I.Packer Communion with the Triune God, by John Owen The Glory of Christ, by John Owen How to Read a Book, by Mortimer Adler Brothers, We Are Not Professionals, by John Piper The Religious Life of Theological Students, by Benjamin B. Warfield The Christian Ministry, by Charles Bridges The True Excellency of a Minister of the Gospel, by Jonathan Edwards Lectures to My Students, by Charles Spurgeon, especially “The Minister’sFainting Fits” and “The Blind Eye and the Deaf Ear” Preaching and Preachers by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Walking with the Giants, by Warren Wiersbe Listening to the Giants, by Warren Wiersbe Giant Steps, by Warren Wiersbe Tony Reinke on modern technology Reformed Dogmatics by Hermann Bavinck Systematic Theology, by Wayne Grudem 21 Servants of Sovereign Joy: Faithful, Flawed, and Fruitful, by JohnPiper Augustine of Hippo: A Biography, by Peter Brown William Tyndale: A Biography, by David Danielle Jonathan Edwards: A Life, George Marsden Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography, by Iain Murray To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson, by Courtney Anderson Portrait of Calvin, by T.H.L. Parker Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther, Roland Bainton A Sacrifice of Praise: An Anthology of Christian Poetry in English from Caedmonto the Mid-Twentieth Century The poetry of George Herbert What Jesus Demands from the World, by John Piper Desiring God, by John Piper Spectacular Sins: And Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ, by John Piper Providence, by John Piper (Pre-Order at Westminster Books)
On the last Journey On, Dave Schmelzer talked about classic spiritual approaches that were discovered during pandemics and offer happiness even during such stressful times. Here he'll look at how understanding a few, particular things about God has also proven encouraging and useful even when things are most challenging. Mentioned on this podcast: The Unity of the Bible, by Daniel P. Fuller Weekly online Journey On groups. Email: mail@blueoceanfaith.org
On the last Journey On, Dave Schmelzer talked about classic spiritual approaches that were discovered during pandemics and offer happiness even during such stressful times. Here he'll look at how understanding a few, particular things about God has also proven encouraging and useful even when things are most challenging. Mentioned on this podcast: The Unity of the Bible, by Daniel P. Fuller Weekly online Journey On groups. Email: mail@blueoceanfaith.org
We all hit problems in our lives that don't have easy answers and so, in the absence of obvious ways to solve them, we obsess over them. Many great spiritual teachers talk about what this is like and they have both a surprising way through these problems and a surprising upshot that will lead us to a solution we couldn't have seen coming. Join Dave Schmelzer for a look at this powerful advice with wisdom from theologians and Zen teachers and C.S. Lewis and the Bible and a classic movie or two. Mentioned in this podcast It's a Wonderful Life Isaiah 30:15-16, Proverbs 3:5-6; 28:26, 23:4, Psalm 125:1, John 12:24 The Unity of the Bible, by Daniel P. Fuller Till We Have Faces, by C.S. Lewis Everyday Zen, by Charlotte Joko Beck A weekly online group. Contact mail@blueoceanfaith.org.
"God's goodness" is a pretty basic religious teaching. But in Blue Ocean Faith, they've found that this truth triggers surprising, unexpected ways to the life we all want. Christina Roberts, Ryan Bauers and Dave Schmelzer explore the key ways this truth makes it possible to suffer and nonetheless find a great, transcendent world. Mentioned in Today's Podcast: The Unity of the Bible: Unfolding God's Plan for Humanity | By Daniel P. Fuller