The Paul Tripp Podcast

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...

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 Podca...

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 u...

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. Su...

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...

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 fro...

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 Word 2. This Is Not All There Is If you’ve been enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review. Ea...

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 Food 2. Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand 3. 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,...

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 rel...

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 enjoyin...

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...

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 Trip...

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 s...

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 re...

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! Yo...