# The Pleasure Trap

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Podcast: [Ask Pastor John](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-pastor-john-938111)
Published: 2026-08-17T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17420668/the-pleasure-trap
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Duration seconds: 849

## Resource

How can Christians avoid placing a relationship or hobby over a desire for God? Pastor John calls us to let earthly delights turn us Godward.

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