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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 men. 

In today’s episode, we return to Paul’s sermon series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart. In this message, Paul reveals the motivations of Saul, David, and Jonathan, and uses this story as a mirror to reveal our motivations and struggles.

To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

In Exodus 3, God promises Moses that Pharaoh will only release Israel when compelled by “a mighty hand.”

Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul reminds us that the same mighty hand that delivered Israel is our comfort today. 

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1).

But what exactly is faith? And what does it look like to live by faith—not just in the big, dramatic moments of life, but in the ten thousand small, ordinary moments that fill every day?

That’s the focus of this episode of The Connecting Podcast, the first in a multi-part series where Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott dive deep on the subject of faith.

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, Paul answers a question we received from a Certified Financial Planner about saving for retirement and preparing for potential long term care needs. 

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.

Redeeming Money: How God Reveals and Reorients Our Hearts
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This week, Paul reminds us that no matter what we face—joy or sorrow, weakness or strength, doubt or faith—God’s grace is always greater.

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.

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What happens when suffering shows up at your door? How do you respond to God when hardship enters your life? Do you complain, grumble, or grow bitter—or do you lean into His character and promises?

In today’s episode, we return to Paul’s sermon series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart. In this message, Paul walks us through Scripture and shares seven biblical principles on suffering and the character of God.

To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

God’s character never changes—the same God who empowered Moses empowers you today.

Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul takes us to Exodus 3, where God reveals his eternal name: “I AM.”

To hear more from this series, visit PaulTripp.com/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 shows how pleasure is one of God’s good gifts—not an end in itself, but a sign meant to point us back to his glory.

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Today, Paul shares how he navigates life with his phone and other digital devices—and how he stays grounded in a world full of distractions.

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This week, Paul takes us back to Genesis to uncover four “glories” that shape how we live with purpose in our everyday lives.

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There may be no story in Scripture more familiar than David and Goliath—the epic clash between a shepherd boy and a giant. But often overlooked is the third key character in the story: King Saul.

In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart. Preaching from 1 Samuel 17, Paul contrasts the identities of Saul and David and shows how their understanding of who they were before God determined how they faced the threat of the Philistine warrior.

To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

True power is never found in us—it belongs to the Lord.

Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, we meet Moses at a moment of weakness, fear, and doubt as he wrestles with God’s call to confront Pharaoh and lead Israel out of Egypt. But God reminds him where real power is truly found.

To hear more from this series, 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 answers a question about how to apply the message of Awe to real-life struggles—like caring for aging parents, walking with someone battling depression, or supporting those facing serious illness.

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.

Awe: Why It Matters for Everything We Think, Say, and Do
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This week, Paul reminds us that we were created not for the fleeting “shadow glories” of this world, but to live every day for the far greater and all-satisfying glory of God.

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In 2007, Americans underwent 11.7 million cosmetic surgeries—a staggering reminder of our obsession with appearances. But when Samuel went looking for Israel’s next king, God reminded him that while people look at the outward appearance, the Lord looks at the heart. And that’s a sobering thought, because God sees every sinful, selfish desire that hides there.

In today’s episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, David: A Matter of the Heart. In this message, Paul reminds us that we don’t have to live in fear of what God sees—because Jesus paid the penalty for our sin-stained hearts and now lives within us to reclaim our worship.

To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

“I have surely seen the affliction of my people…” (Exodus 3:7).

Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In today’s episode, Paul reflects on God’s words in Exodus 3 and reminds us that just as God saw, cared for, and rescued Israel from slavery in Egypt, he sees, cares for, and rescues us from the slavery of sin through Jesus Christ.

To hear more from this series, 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 addresses a difficult question from a teenager struggling with pornography: “If I feel no guilt or brokenness over my sin, is there still hope for me?”

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.

Whiter Than Snow: Meditations on Sin and Mercy
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Sex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin Distorts
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This week, Paul reminds us that true fulfillment is found in God alone, who invites us to stop running after substitutes and find rest in his abundant 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.

If you’re in Christ, your identity isn’t defined by your failures, but by God’s covenant promises.

Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul teaches from Exodus 3 and reflects on Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush—a powerful moment of fresh starts and new beginnings.

To hear more from this series, 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 addresses this question about salvation: "Do we have to continue to ask for salvation when we backslide?"

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.

Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life
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This week, Paul reflects on David’s deep love for Scripture in Psalm 119 and asks a pointed question: If we truly believe the Bible is God’s Word, why don’t we treasure it more?

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Voices of Influence
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What's the key to standing firm in the midst of difficulty? 

In today’s episode, we wrap up this sermon series from the archives, Elect Exiles, from 1 Peter. In this final message, Paul summarizes the epistle and provides three directives for steadfastness: celebrate grace, love one another, and find peace in the Gospel.

To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

What if four simple words could radically change your life?

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 one of his favorite Old Testament passages. These words speak directly into moments of silence, waiting, and suffering.

To hear more from this Exodus series, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Every parent, pastor, or mentor longs to be a voice that matters. But in today’s media-saturated culture, lasting influence can feel harder to grasp than ever.

How do we cut through the noise? How do we disciple children and teens in a world where unbiblical messages are just a tap away?

In this third and final session of Voices of Influence, Paul Tripp offers gospel hope and practical guidance for those seeking to shape young hearts for Christ amidst cultural chaos.

If you missed the first two sessions, go back and listen to episodes 901 and 902 of The Paul Tripp Podcast. Or, visit PaulTripp.com/Voices to stream or download the full series and study guide for use in your home, small group, or church.

Each of these 25-minute sessions is designed to equip you with clarity and conviction in your God-ordained role as a voice of truth.

We pray this series strengthens your confidence and deepens your calling to influence the next generation for Jesus.

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, mentors, and church leaders reclaim their God-given role in guiding the next generation toward biblical wisdom.

If you missed session one, check out Episode 901 of The Paul Tripp Podcast. To watch the full series or download the free accompanying study guide, go to PaulTripp.com/Voices.

With three concise, gospel-centered sessions anad a helpful study guide, Voices of Influence is an ideal resource for families and churches navigating the digital noise.

The battle for influence is ultimately a battle for the heart.

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 competing voices and recapture their biblical role in shaping the next generation.

Today, you’ll hear the first of three sessions. If you’d like to watch the video series or download the free study guide for individual or group use, visit PaulTripp.com/Voices.

Each of these 25-minute sessions is crafted to equip you with gospel hope and practical direction in a digital age overflowing with distortion.

Influence isn’t neutral—it’s a matter of the heart. May this new series equip and encourage you to steward that influence well.

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 God has placed you.

Whether you're new to faith or a seasoned believer, we all need fresh courage and clarity in this vital calling.

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 help me and my family walk through this?"

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.

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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 identifies five dangers that can quietly corrupt our pursuit of achievement. We’ve been redeemed to achieve — not for our own glory, but for the glory of the Lord, who empowers us to do all things by his grace.

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 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.

Voices of Influence
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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 hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

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 for the purposes he still has ahead.

To hear more from this Exodus series, 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 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 email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

Sunday Matters: 52 Devotionals to Prepare Your Heart for Church
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Archived Sermons from Paul
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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 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 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 to respond when hardship comes.

To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

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, The 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 Exodus series, 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 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 have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

Am I Disqualified As An Elder Because of My Kids? | Ask Paul Tripp (007)
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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 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 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 coming judgment and eternity.

To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

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 more from this Exodus series, 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 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 it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.

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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’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 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 sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

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 for reaching the people God has placed around you.

Whether you’ve been sharing your faith for years or you’re just beginning to step out in this area, our prayer is that this ongoing series equips you with gospel courage and compassion for everyday conversations.

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 his wife from evil?

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.

Everyday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of Life
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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 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.

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 Independence Day and reminds us that real freedom is found not in self-reliance, but in joyful dependence on our Creator.

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/Exodus.