God’s Pursuit: His Glory in Our Joy

God’s Pursuit: His Glory in Our Joy

Author: Desiring God October 11, 2025 Duration: 51:31
David Mathis | Christian, your joy in God shows the kind of God he is: awesome and glorious, happy and holy, beautiful and delightful beyond measure. So, come, eat, drink, and rejoice.

You'll find a steady stream of biblical teaching and spiritual nourishment within the Messages by Desiring God (Video) podcast. This collection presents the full, thoughtful sermons and talks from the Desiring God teaching team, grounded in a deep commitment to the Christian scriptures. Each episode is more than just a lecture; it's an invitation to see God's character and purposes with greater clarity and to find lasting joy in him. The discussions naturally span theology, everyday Christian living, and the profound truths that shape a resilient faith. By tuning in, you engage with careful explanations of the Bible that aim to strengthen both the mind and the heart. This podcast serves as a reliable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of God's word, offering video content that brings the speakers' passion and conviction directly to you. It’s a space for reflection and growth, where complex ideas are made accessible and the ancient text speaks into modern life. The consistent focus is on how a right view of God transforms every aspect of our existence, fostering a faith that is both thoughtful and deeply felt.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Messages by Desiring God (Video)
Podcast Episodes
How to Pray When Trouble Comes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:25
Marshall Segal | How do mature Christians pray when trouble comes? David teaches us from Psalm 86: “Meet my need.” “Glorify your name.” “Teach me your way.” “Gladden my heart.”
Creation Sings Through Human Lips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:34
Tony Reinke | No star or ocean, insect or tree, bird or cloud has a voice to speak God’s praise. But when we rejoice in God, we take creation’s worship and put it into words.
God’s Mission Triumphs Through Prayerful Suffering [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:27
John Piper | As Jesus bleeds in Gethsemane and then submits to arrest, we see that the mission of God triumphs through prayerful suffering, not the self-defending sword.
Habits of Love: The Graces of Sharing Our Joy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:41
David Mathis | Our “habits of grace” prime us for witnessing, giving, and serving — and God uses even these outward expressions to give us even more grace.
FEAST: Five Prayers for Daily Bible Reading [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:50
Marshall Segal | When our Bible meditation feels more like a job than a joy, these five short prayers can take us beyond discipline into delight.
The Unusually Human Joy of Jesus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:18
David Mathis | Did Jesus endure the cross for his joy or despite it? The answer takes us to the heart of Jesus’s unusually human joy, and ours.