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Ask Pastor John

Ask Pastor John

by Desiring God

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112 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 27, 2013
  • March 19, 2020

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About

Access daily audio answers from John Piper on theological and pastoral topics. Submit your own questions directly to the app's dedicated email address for potential future responses.

โœ“Daily audio clips
โœ“Theological answers
โœ“Pastoral guidance
โœ“Submit questions via email
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Ask Pastor John. Based on 117 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • ๐Ÿ“–Biblically-grounded, scripture-centered answers
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸซPastor John Piper's thoughtful and articulate teaching
  • ๐ŸŽฏRelevant Q&A format addressing real-life questions
  • ๐Ÿ”Searchable archive of 2000+ episodes
  • โฑ๏ธConcise 10-minute episode length
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐFree access to extensive content
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑSimple, easy-to-use interface
  • ๐ŸŽงContinuous background playback capability
  • ๐ŸŒAccessible globally without paywalls
  • โœจConsistent daily episode releases

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›App crashes when searching or typing
  • ๐Ÿ”‡Playback stops/resets when screen locks
  • ๐Ÿ”Search function shows invisible text input
  • ๐Ÿ“ตNo offline download capability
  • ๐ŸŽฌLacks playback speed controls
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑNo landscape/iPad orientation support
  • ๐Ÿ”ŒApp closes unexpectedly during interruptions
  • โธ๏ธDoesn't remember playback position after app closes
  • ๐Ÿ”ŽSearch results inaccessible to accessibility users
  • โš ๏ธOccasional lag and freezing issues
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What's New in Ask Pastor John

1.7.4

March 19, 2020

- Fix a crash that sometimes occurred when using the search bar - Update our crash reporting tools - Other minor fixes and improvements

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User reviews

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Grateful for this

Thanks Pastor John
nanahbeenanahbee

Wonderful!

APJ is an extremely helpful biblical Christian resource as Pastor John teaches directly from Gods word.
Jonathan C BowlinJonathan C Bowlin

Love the content, dislike the App.

If mobile device screen locks, play out stops and resets to latest podcast. Although there are other abnormalities to point out, if that one thing could be fixed, it would make a huge improvement!
Thank you
SojourningAlienSojourningAlien

Incredible Podcast

This podcast has been a rock for me for over a decade of my Christian walk. The Biblical insights, thoughtful questions, and well articulated answers have made this podcast an invaluable source of encouragement in my walk with the Lord. And APJ has been incredibly consistent with over 2,000 episodes Iโ€™m amazed and grateful! Enjoy this podcast and Enjoy Christ more!
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AG-ReviewerAG-Reviewer

Another โ€œRockโ€ in the foundation of Christโ€™s Church!

John Piper will hear โ€œWell done good and faithful servantโ€, the very thing every true believer wants to hear from Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior! One of the absolute best Shepherd, Pastor, Servant, Leaders of our time and maybe ALL time. Thank you John for walking the walk and talking the talk for Christโ€™s sake and ours! And to any critic (plank eye) John is that foundational rock that is a perfect blend of core strength with a few external visible imperfections, just like the the first disciples and every other man that walked this earth. Itโ€™s Godโ€™s design!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Screen lock causes playback to stop and reset

Bug

Incoming calls interrupt and cancel playback

Bug

Search bar crashes app (particularly with letter 'J')

Bug

Search text input invisible on iPhone SE

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App freezes when typing in search

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Playback fails entirely for some users

Bug

App doesn't retain playback position after background use

Bug

Search results not accessible to VoiceOver users

Bug

Occasional buffering and slow loading

Bug

App crashes on older iOS versions

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Requested Features

13 requests

Favorite/bookmark episodes for later access

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Mark episodes as listened/completed

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Download episodes for offline listening

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Transcript/closed caption support

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Playback speed adjustment (1.5x, 2x)

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Episode history tracking

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15-second rewind/fast-forward buttons

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Mini player while navigating app

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Queue/playlist functionality

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Scripture index search by Bible verses

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Shuffle feature for random episodes

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Show episode year in date display

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Episode completion indicators

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FAQ

What is this app about?

This app provides daily audio clips featuring John Piper answering theological and pastoral questions. It's a resource for those seeking in-depth answers on Christian doctrine and practice.

How can I ask my own questions?

You can submit your own questions to be considered for future audio responses by emailing AskPastorJohn@desiringGod.org. This is the primary method for users to interact and get their specific queries addressed.

Is there a cost to use this app?

The app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, offering an uninterrupted listening experience.

What kind of questions can I expect answers to?

The app focuses on tough theological and pastoral questions. This includes a wide range of topics related to Christian faith, doctrine, ethics, and the practicalities of Christian living.