Messages by Desiring God
- Episodes
- 909
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 7, 2026
About the podcast
Messages from the Teaching Team at Desiring God.
Episodes 909
‘Young Man, You Look Miserable’
God changed the heart of a young “prince of preachers” all with a single, simple verse: Look to Jesus and live.
William Tyndale’s Gift to the World
The road of sacrifice took William Tyndale from the Roman Catholic Church to the translator’s desk, giving us the first ever English version of the Greek New Testament.
Anchor Your Soul in His Majesty
Christ is priest, king, warrior, and the fulfillment of hope-filled prophecy. Psalm 110 reveals four unique majesties of Jesus for the comfort of the church.
College Is for (Lasting) Pleasure
The world’s diversions at college may distract and entice. But when we pursue lasting pleasure in God, every semester counts for eternity.
When the Curse Comes Close
How do we respond when the curse encroaches on our lives? In Psalm 108, David guides us to groan, praise, ask, trust, and tread.
Take a Risk for Life and Fruitfulness
God often uses risks to bring life to others and to end long-standing fruitlessness in our lives. What would it look like to step out for the sake of Christ?
When God Became My Song
God’s presence makes heaven worth wanting. Because of his salvation, Christians not only rest in him and trust in him but sing to him.
Fear That Sings and Dances
The hostile army ignored God as long as they could, but when he looked down at them, they panicked. Then his people’s newfound fear of him erupted in song and dance.
Jesus: A Priest After the Order of Melchizedek
For the writer to the Hebrews, understanding Melchizedek means understanding Jesus. But how can an ancient king help us know the true King of glory?
Honor Jesus by Cherishing His Church
Why is the writer of Hebrews so enthralled with an often weak and wavering church? He sees her calling, her splendor, and her majestic Savior.
Sing to the Lord, All the Earth
Why do we gather to sing week after week, and why should we sing even more? God has saved his people, and all of creation joins in exulting in him.
What Stirs the Church to Sing? A Live Lab on Ephesians 1:1–6
When the church sets aside every boast and embraces God’s ancient plan of grace, she sings with all her heart for God’s glory alone.
The Strange and Wonderful Love of Christ
Love moved Jesus to let Lazarus die. Why? Jesus wanted Lazarus, his family, and the watching crowd to taste his all-satisfying glory.
Enjoy Jesus Through His People: Fellowship as a Means of Grace
What happens when believers meet together? Christians both give and receive grace from the God who gathers them in true fellowship.
‘Moses Wrote of Me’: The Messianic Hope of the Law
Jesus claimed that Moses wrote about him long before he ever walked the earth as man. If that’s true, how could anyone miss Jesus in the words of Moses?
David’s God-Entranced Song: Know It, Feel It, Say It, Sing It
When David wrote a song about becoming king, he ascribed all his victories to the God who gave them. How do we join David in such God-besotted praise?
Steep Your Soul with Christian Meditation
How is meditation different from simply reading the Bible? Slowing down and sinking deep into God’s word aids our joy and draws us closer to him.
Graduates, Remember the Rich Young Man: To the Class of 2026
There once was a man who gave up everything important so he could cling to things that fade. If we want to follow Jesus, we cannot be like that man.
Reset Your Mind on Jesus: A Live Lab on Colossians 3:1–4
Paul doesn’t just want Christians to know the truths of the Bible — he wants us to set our minds on them. But what does that mean, and how do we do it?
Get Your Heart Happy in God
To his friends, George Müller embodied Psalm 23 even under the towering burdens of orphan ministry. What kind of communion with God made such peace possible?
Make War on Sin with Exercise
How can exercise equip us for the daily fight against sin? Training the body for our joy, mind, and will frees us to pursue every good work.
The Glory of God in His Glorious Church
God fulfills his purpose for the church by his work in the church: He magnifies his grace by beautifying his people.
Hear His Voice in the Thunder
God’s voice thunders through the forests and the pages of Scripture, calling heaven to rejoice and setting his people at peace. Do you tremble at the force of his word?
Radiance, Power, and Purification: The Superiority of Jesus Christ
Sharing God’s nature and upholding creation by his word, the heir of all things suffered in our place to purify us from sin. Who is like Jesus Christ?
The Everyday Bride of Jesus: How Christology Shapes a Local Church
The church depends on Jesus Christ for its existence, authority, and ultimate joy. But how does the God-man’s nature direct the church’s health?
Plead for the Insight You Need: Word + Spirit in Pastoral Study
For the preaching pastor, each sermon demands a fresh hunt for insight in service of a hungry people. How do we find that life-giving truth?
Navigate the Impossible: Word + Spirit in Pastoral Wisdom
To lead the church faithfully, we need supernatural, sober-minded wisdom. God meets us in his word, by his Spirit, through prayer, with a team.
True Faith Tastes Future Joy
Jesus endured for the joy set before him. Moses obeyed, expecting the Messiah. The early church suffered for a better reward. This is faith.
Six Paths to Self-Forgetfulness
Self-awareness can be good, but it can also go too far. Our thoughts of self often grow quieter when we look to God and follow where he leads.
Why Would a Christian Exercise?
Exercise may seem like a distraction from a life of serving others, but God can use our movement to deepen our joy and broaden our love.
These are the latest 40 of 909 episodes. You’ll find older episodes in the podcast’s feed.
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