The Paul Tripp Podcast

In a world where your child’s attention is constantly pulled in a thousand directions, whose voice is loudest? Falsehood often travels faster than truth, especially in a culture driven by social media algorithms and constant content. But the gospel offers clarity, direction, and the only voice that truly matters. In this second session of Voices of Influence , Paul Tripp continues helping parents,...

Have you ever considered who’s shaping your child’s worldview? From TikTok to YouTube, social media to streaming platforms, the hearts of our children are constantly being shaped by a flood of digital voices—many of which speak in opposition to God’s truth. In his brand-new teaching series, Voices of Influence , Paul Tripp helps parents, caregivers, and church leaders recognize the power of compet...

Over the past few episodes of The Connecting Podcast , Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott have been exploring what it means to live as everyday evangelists—ordinary people sharing an extraordinary gospel in everyday moments. In this fourth and final episode, they wrap up their conversation on evangelism by offering practical tools and biblical encouragement to help you boldly share your faith wherever G...

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 question from a concerned father whose teenage son was recently diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome. He wants to know: "How can the Bible he...

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 &am...

This week, Paul warns that even committed Christians can drift into practical atheism—living as if God doesn’t exist—and urges believers, especially parents, to actively counter the culture’s denial of God by faithfully influencing our children and our children’s children. Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotio...

Have you ever found yourself with your head in your hands—overwhelmed by the pressures, problems, and pain of life? In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles , from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul offers five practical directives for cultivating a “carefree mentality”—not by ignoring life’s hardships, but by entrusting them to the God who cares for you. To he...

After a dramatic fall from Pharaoh’s palace to exile in the wilderness, it looked like Moses’ story was over. But God wasn’t finished with him...and he’s not finished with you, either. Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time . In this episode, Paul explores how God’s grace meets us in our failure, rewrites our stories, and prepares us fo...

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 answers a few questions about communion including, “How often should a church offer communion?” If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can em...

This week, Paul reflects on how belief in the existence of God shapes every corner of our daily lives, and how, even with right theology, we can still live like practical atheists - functionally forgetting God in the mundane moments of everyday 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 i...

If you could design your perfect week—where everything goes exactly as planned—chances are, it wouldn’t include suffering. But what if suffering isn’t a detour, but part of the path God intends? In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles , from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul explains why suffering is the new normal for believers and outlines six biblical ways...

When we see injustice, everything in us wants to act. But what if vengeance isn’t ours to take? Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, T he Gospel: One Rescue at a Time . In this episode, Paul explores a pivotal moment in Moses’ life—when anger leads him to take justice into his own hands—and reminds us why only God can rightly deal with evil. To hear more from this Ex...

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 challenging question from a listener: “My wife recently announced she’s an atheist—can I still preach, teach, or serve as an elder?” If you...

This week, Paul reflects on a personal parenting failure that became a powerful reminder of our calling to speak as ambassadors for 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...

Why do self-defense classes exist? Because we live in a world where danger is real and people need to be prepared. In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles , from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul unpacks what he calls “defensive, Christological thinking”—a mindset rooted in Christ that equips us to face suffering, resist temptation, and live in light of comin...

All throughout Scripture, you encounter stories that make you pause and say, “Only God.” Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time . In this episode, Paul unpacks the birth and rescue of Moses and shows how, through ordinary people and circumstances, God accomplishes extraordinary things for his glory and the good of his people. To hear mo...

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 addresses this question: what's the difference between grace and mercy? If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit i...

This week, Paul urges believers to see themselves as ambassadors for Christ, using their words to represent the gospel with humility and 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 ever find yourself needing to speak to someone you don’t know, and you want your words to matter, speak words of encouragement and comfort. They always apply. In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles , from 1 Peter. In this message, Paul unpacks the hope-filled words Peter offers to Christians facing mockery, rejection, and persecution. To hear more...

No matter how horrible things may seem, nothing can stop the plan of God.  Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time . In this episode, Paul continues through Exodus 1 and shows us how the fear of the Lord can silence every lesser fear that may grip our hearts.   For more in-depth Bible studies from Exodus, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus .

Over the past few episodes of The Connecting Podcast , Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott have been exploring what it looks like to live as an everyday evangelist, someone who naturally and intentionally shares the hope of the gospel in the rhythms of daily life. In this third installment, Paul and Shelby dive even deeper into the heart of evangelism, offering fresh encouragement and practical insight f...

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 addresses a question from a listener about Genesis 20: Was Abraham sinning by saying Sarah was his sister? Or was this justified because he was protecting him and...

This week, Paul explores how physical weakness shattered the illusion of self-reliance and became the surprising path to deeper dependence on God's 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...

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 &am...

God’s grace often shows up in the most uncomfortable places. Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time . In this episode, Paul reflects on the opening verses of Exodus 1 and unpacks how quickly life can change and how even hardship can become a workroom for God’s grace. For more in-depth Bible studies from Exodus, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodu...