Doug Wilson and John Piper / Desiring God and Bacon

About this sermon

The 2012 Desiring God conference for Pastors concluded with this two-hour-long conversation between John Piper and Doug Wilson, moderated by Joe Rigney. Time markers: 0:01:06 — Unpacking the meaning behind the individual mission statements. 0:07:09 — The differences in how those mission statements are framed. 0:10:48 — Unpacking, comparing, and contrasting two subthemes: “Don’t waste your life” (Piper) and “Living out the good life one family at a time” (Wilson). 0:19:14 — Counteracting the negative tendencies of these subthemes (burnout/comfort). 0:23:00 — The shaping influence of Jonathan Edwards. 0:31:50 — On making the doctrine of the Trinity prominent in ministry. 0:35:50 — Edwards on the Trinity. 0:39:12 — The shaping influence of C.S. Lewis. 0:52:00 — Defining Christian Hedonism, differences and similarities. 1:02:05 — Does gratitude for material gifts lead to joy in the Giver? Or, does joy in God lead to enjoyment of the material gifts? 1:09:52 — On the role of self-denial in the Christian life. 1:15:22 — Discussion over Wilson’s statement, “God is most glorified in me when I love what he has given to me, for its own sake.” 1:32:05 — God delights in us because of Christ. But does he love me for me? Does he even like me, my personality, etc? 1:40:35 — Engaging the public square on social issues. Go deep on a few key issues (race, abortion), or address a broad range of issues (taxation, climate change, etc)? 1:49:00 — Responding to cultural sins with tears of sorrow or stinging satire? 1:58:53 — Closing prayer (Piper).