David Platt Explains the Meaning of Jeremiah 29:11 By David Platt | Jul 11, 2019 Share Jeremiah 29:11 does not teach that God’s will is to keep you from all suffering. David Platt David Platt serves as pastor at McLean Bible Church in Washington, D.C. He is the founder and chairman of Radical. He is the author of several books, including Radical, Radical Together, Follow Me, Counter Culture, and Something Needs to Change.