The Crossway Podcast

In this episode, Jennifer Kelley shares the story of Corrie ten Boom and what Christians today can learn from her life. Jennifer T. Kelley taught high school for fifteen years. She is also the author of 'The Story of Corrie ten Boom: The Watchmaker Who Forgave Her Enemies' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “The Life and Legacy of Elisabeth Elliot” with Lucy S. R. Austen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

This is the third interview in a new Crossway Podcast mini-series called "Hymn Stories," where Matt interviews modern hymn writers and musicians about their hymns, all of which are featured in the brand new '⁠⁠Sing! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hymnal,⁠⁠' published by Crossway in partnership with Getty Music. Laura Story is a Grammy- and Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter, and serves as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Johns Creek, Georgia. Jordan Kauflin serves as worship pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta, GA. They are also both contributors to Crossway’s new 'Sing! Hymnal.' Check out the entire Hymn Stories series: "His Mercy Is More" (Matt Boswell & Matt Papa) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ "We Will Feast in the House of Zion" (Sandra McCracken) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ " Come Unto Jesus" (Laura Story & Jordan Kauflin) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ "Listen to the Word of the Lord" (Bryan Fowler) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ "Is He Worthy?" (Ben Shive) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, Alyson Punzi shares her story about losing her husband and offers advice for parents who are having to walk with their child through grief. Alyson Punzi is an author passionate about discipleship and theology. She became a pastor’s widow when her husband, Frank, died suddenly of leukemia, and she now writes on lament, grief, and single motherhood. Her new book is a picture book for kids called 'He Always Hears: A Story of Loss and the Hope of Things Made New' from Crossway ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “When Your Kid Needs a Friend” with Trillia Newbell: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

This is the second interview in a new Crossway Podcast mini-series called "Hymn Stories," where Matt interviews modern hymn writers and musicians about their hymns, all of which are featured in the brand new '⁠Sing! ⁠⁠Hymnal,⁠' published by Crossway in partnership with Getty Music. Sandra McCracken is a GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter, hymn writer, and author based in Nashville, Tennessee. Check out the entire Hymn Stories series: "His Mercy Is More" (Matt Boswell & Matt Papa) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ "We Will Feast in the House of Zion" (Sandra McCracken) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ " Come Unto Jesus" (Laura Story & Jordan Kauflin) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ "Listen to the Word of the Lord" (Bryan Fowler) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ "Is He Worthy?" (Ben Shive) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, Kristyn Getty shares why singing in the home is so vital to the lives of Christians. Kristyn Getty is an author and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. Her voice is synonymous with hymns, having founded, along with her husband, Keith, the Getty Music Organization, which helps people learn the Bible through hymns to carry for life. She is particularly passionate about helping children and families learn their faith through song. Kristyn is the author of 'We Sing!: Teaching Kids to Praise God with Heart and Voice.' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Why We Created a New Hymnal” with Keith and Kristyn Getty: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

This is the first interview in a new Crossway Podcast mini-series called "Hymn Stories," where Matt interviews modern hymn writers and musicians about their hymns, all of which are featured in the brand new 'Sing! Hymnal,' published by Crossway in partnership with Getty Music. Matt Boswell is an author, hymnwriter, the lead pastor of The Trails Church in North Texas, and the President of Doxology & Theology. Matt Papa is a singer, hymn writer, author, and worship leader. Check out the entire Hymn Stories series: "His Mercy Is More" (Matt Boswell & Matt Papa) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ "We Will Feast in the House of Zion" (Sandra McCracken) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ " Come Unto Jesus" (Laura Story & Jordan Kauflin) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ "Listen to the Word of the Lord" (Bryan Fowler) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ "Is He Worthy?" (Ben Shive) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, John Piper shares why Christian hedonism is so essential in the lives of believers. John Piper is the founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including 'Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Remembering the 'Seashells' Sermon 23 Years Later” with John Piper: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, Keith and Kristyn share the story behind the new 'Sing! Hymnal' from Crossway. Keith and Kristyn are award-winning hymnwriters who co-cofounded the Getty Music organization. In partnership with Crossway, Keith and Kristyn worked with their team to create 'The Sing! Hymnal', which features nearly 500 of the best Christian hymns, past and present, specially curated and organized by the Getty Music Team. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Hymns and the Joy of Singing” with Kristyn Getty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Cameron Cole entitled "An Open Letter to the Parent Who Has Lost a Child." Cameron Cole is the founder of Rooted, a ministry dedicated to fostering gospel-centered student ministry. He is the author of 'Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Jay Sklar takes a fresh look at five classic stories from the book of Exodus. Jay Sklar is a professor of Old Testament and vice president of academics at Covenant Theological Seminary. He is also the author of the Exodus portion for the 'ESV Expository Commentary: Genesis–Numbers' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Delighting in the Ten Commandments” with Jen Wilkin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, Adam Griffin encourages parents to remember the freedom they have in Christ while they face all of the very real challenges of parenthood. Adam Griffin is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas. He is also the author of 'Good News for Parents: How God Can Restore Our Joy and Relieve Our Burdens' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Family Discipleship 101” with Adam Griffin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Champ Thornton entitled "3 Misconceptions Parents Might Have About Their Children’s Salvation." Champ Thornton is the director of children and family resources at Crossway and the author of numerous books for kids and families. He is also the author of '10 Questions About Salvation: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Portia Collins shares how her life was transformed by God and the study of Scripture. Portia Collins is a Bible teacher and the founder of She Shall Be Called, a nonprofit women’s ministry focused on Bible literacy. She is also the author of 'Finding Freedom in Christ: An 8-Week Study of Galatians' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “How to Study the Bible” with Jen Wilkin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, Jon Nielson explains 6 tools that every believer should have in their belt when studying Scripture. Jon Nielson serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton in Wheaton, Illinois. He is also the author of 'Understanding God's Word: An Introduction to Interpreting the Bible,' which is a part of the Theology Basics series from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “6 Objections to Studying Theology That Don't Hold Up” with Jon Nielson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Megan Hill entitled "7 Tips to Help Introverts Connect at Church." Megan Hill serves as the managing editor for the Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of 'A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Iain Duguid talks through key moments in the first eight chapters of Acts and what insight the church can take from them. Iain Duguid is a professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'Turning the World Upside Down: Lessons for the Church from Acts 1–8' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “5 Strange Stories in the Book of Acts” with Nancy Guthrie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, David Mathis talks about what it looks like to honor God with the way we exercise. David Mathis serves as senior teacher and executive editor at desiringGod.org; a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is also the author of 'A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “How to Read the Bible Every Day” with David Mathis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Today, Crossway is proud to present an interview originally recorded with pastor John MacArthur, where he reflects on the challenges and joys of pastoral life, offering biblical wisdom on what it takes to persevere for the long haul in ministry. John MacArthur (1939-2025) was the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. He also authored numerous books, including 'The Power of Integrity', 'Drawing Near', 'Sanctification', and 'The Glory of Heaven.' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Drew Hunter unpacks the reasons it is hard for men to develop close friendships and offers encouragement on how to overcome them. Drew Hunter is the teaching pastor at Zionsville Fellowship in Zionsville, Indiana. He is the author of 'Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Habits for Better Bible Reading” with Drew Hunter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, Doug O'Donnell walks through three parables and explains the principles Christians can use to understand these stories of Jesus. Doug O'Donnell is the senior vice president of Bible and church resources editorial at Crossway and is a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee and a Senior Fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians. He is also the author of 'The Parables of Jesus: A 12-Week Study' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “An Attribute of Jesus That You’ve Probably Never Noticed” with Peter Williams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Brett McCracken entitled "Unpacking 'You Do You'." Brett McCracken is a senior editor for the Gospel Coalition and the author of 'The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Hans Mudueme unpacks the warfare narrative between science and faith. Hans Madueme is a professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and an editorial board member for Themelios. He is also the author of 'Does Science Make God Irrelevant?' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Has Christianity Really Caused More Harm Than Good in the World?” with Sharon James: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, Champ Thornton offers wisdom to parents on how to handle the tough questions kids ask regarding salvation. Champ Thornton is the director of children and family resources at Crossway and the author of numerous books for kids and families. He is also the author of '10 Questions About Salvation: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “If You Don’t Catechize Your Kids, the World Will” with Kevin DeYoung: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the sh

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Doug O'Donnell entitled "5 Things We Know About Christ’s Second Coming." Douglas O’Donnell is the senior vice president of Bible editorial at Crossway. Over the past twenty-five years, he has helped train people around the world to read and teach the Bible clearly. He is also the author of 'Expository Reflections on the Gospels, Volume 3: Mark' from Crossway. ⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's very special episode, we take a look back into The Crossway Podcast archives and put together our favorite clips of authors talking on the topic of Christ's second coming. Check out the interviews featured in the episode below: ❖ What Is the Mark of the Beast? (Thomas Schreiner) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ John Piper Answers Common Questions about the Second Coming (John Piper) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of the Book of Revelation (Nancy Guthrie) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ Q&A: A Bible Scholar Answers Your Questions about the Book of Revelation (Tom Schreiner) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ What Makes You Long for Heaven? (Cameron Cole) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ Authors featured in this episode: ❖ Thomas Schreiner is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and associate dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'The Joy of Hearing: A Theology of the Book of Revelation' from Crossway. ❖ John Piper is the founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including 'Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ' from Crossway. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books, including 'Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation' from Crossway. ❖ Cameron Cole is the founder of Rooted, a ministry dedicated to fostering gospel-centered student ministry. He is the author of 'Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth' from Crossway. ⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠ Previous compilation episodes: ❖ On Marriage: The Best of ‘The Crossway Podcast’ | Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ On Apologetics: The Best of ‘The Crossway Podcast’ | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

In this episode, Matt McCullough shares why the promise of heaven is an incredible gift for Christians today. Matt McCullough is the pastor of Edgefield Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and the author of 'Remember Heaven: Meditations on the World to Come for Life in the Meantime' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “How Confronting Death Helps Us Live” with Matt McCullough: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Sam Allberry entitled "5 Myths about Body Image." Sam Allberry is the associate pastor at Immanuel Nashville. He is the author of various books, including '⁠What God Has to Say about Our Bodies: How the Gospel Is Good News for Our Physical Selves⁠' from Crossway. ⁠Read the essay here.⁠ ⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠ If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Drew Martin walks us through the life of theologian Francis Grimké, from his enslavement to his life as a minister during the Civil Rights Movement. Drew Martin is an associate professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. He has served several churches as a pastor and as a church planter, and is the author of "Grimké on the Christian Life: Christian Vitality for the Church and World" from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “The Unlikely Legacy of Jonathan Edwards” with Dane Ortlund: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

In this episode, Colleen Searcy walks through the stories of seven lesser-known women in Scripture. Colleen D. Searcy is a Bible teacher, speaker, and creator of the Meet Me in the Bible study series. She is on staff at the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, and leads workshops for churches across the country. ⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Delighting in the Ten Commandments” with Jen Wilkin: ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

In this episode, Matt Smethurst shares about Tim Keller's lasting impact and what Christians can still learn from his life and messages. Matt Smethurst is the lead pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. He is the author of several books, including 'Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel' from Crossway. ⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “The Life and Legacy of J. I. Packer” with Sam Storms: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Matt Smethurst entitled "The Most Powerful Message Tim Keller Ever Preached." Matt Smethurst is the lead pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. He is the author of several books, including '⁠⁠Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel⁠⁠' from Crossway. ⁠Read the essay here.⁠ ⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠ If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Matthew Bingham shares why habits of spiritual formation are so important for the Christian faith by looking at the lives of the Puritans. Matthew C. Bingham is vice president of academic affairs and associate professor of church history at Phoenix Seminary in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is also the author of 'A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation' from Crossway. ⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Disciplines of a Godly Man” with Kent Hughes: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Kevin Emmert entitled "Why Do We Get Baptized One Time but Take Communion Many Times?" Kevin Emmert is an academic book editor at Crossway and the author of 'The Water and the Blood: How the Sacraments Shape Christian Identity' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Katie Faris encourages moms to take comfort in God's attributes. Katie Faris is the author of 'Every Hour I Need You: 30 Meditations for Moms on the Character of God' from Crossway. ⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠ ❖ Listen to “The Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood” with Katie Faris: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

In this episode, Kristen Wetherell discusses the importance of helping young girls find their identity and self-worth in God rather than culture. Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of several books, including 'What Makes You Beautiful: 20 Daily Devotions for Girls' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Your Kids Are Already Theologians, So Give Them Good Theology” with Kristen Wetherell: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Lydia Brownback entitled "If I Believe Jesus Has Forgiven My Sins, Why Do I Still Feel Guilty?". Lydia Brownback is a regular speaker at conferences and events. She is also the author of several books, including 'Flourish: How the Love of Christ Frees Us from Self-Focus' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa discuss how our phone addictions impact our spiritual lives. Brett McCracken is a senior editor, and Ivan Mesa is the editorial director at the Gospel Coalition. Together, they edited 'Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Why You Can’t Stop Looking at Your Phone” with Samuel James: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, David Gibson discusses the surprising clarity that Ecclesiastes brings to our lives. David Gibson is minister of Trinity Church in Aberdeen, Scotland. He is also the author of 'Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “A Closer Look at One of the Most Famous Chapters of the Bible” with David Gibson: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Katie Faris entitled "The Secret of Contentment in Motherhood". Katie Faris is a contributing writer to several blogs including the Gospel Coalition and the Focused Pastor. She is also the author of 'God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Kevin DeYoung shares about the history and importance of the Nicene Creed. Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He is also the author of 'The Nicene Creed: What You Need to Know about the Most Important Creed Ever Written' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Calvinism 101” with Kevin DeYoung: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Caleb Morell walks through the history of Capitol Hill Baptist Church and shares its unique impact on evangelicalism from a significant location. Caleb Morell is an assistant pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church and a doctoral student in historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'A Light on the Hill: The Surprising Story of How a Local Church in the Nation's Capital Influenced Evangelicalism' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “What an Old Controversy Teaches Us about Grace and Legalism” with Sinclair Ferguson: Apple Podcasts | Spotify If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Sam Storms entitled "10 Questions about Spiritual Gifts." Sam Storms is the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the council of the Gospel Coalition. He is also the author of 'Tough Topics: Biblical Answers to 25 Challenging Questions' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Ray Ortlund walks through four ways we can hit rock bottom and offers hope for those who find themselves there. Ray Ortlund is the president of Renewal Ministries, the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville, and a canon theologian with the Anglican Church in North America. He is also the author of 'Good News at Rock Bottom: Finding God When the Pain Goes Deep and Hope Seems Lost' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “How to Endure Inexplicable Suffering” with Eric Ortlund: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's episode, Zach Carter and Jonathan Arnold share the value of written prayers and walk through four prayers from historical church eras that they love. Jonathan Arnold is an Associate Professor of Theological Studies at Cedarville University, and Zach Carter is the Senior Pastor of Redeemer Church in Huntsville, Alabama. They are also co-editors of 'Cloud of Witnesses: A Treasury of Prayers and Petitions through the Ages' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Is Evangelicalism out of Touch with Church History?” with Gavin Ortlund: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by David Helm entitled "3 Convictions You Need to Have Before You Teach the Bible". David Helm serves as senior pastor of Christ Church Chicago. He also serves as chairman of the board of directors for the Charles Simeon Trust, an organization that promotes practical instruction in preaching. He is the author of 'How Can I Begin to Teach the Bible?' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Timothy Paul Jones responds to the most common objections to the resurrection and shares why they fall short. Timothy Paul Jones is vice president for doctoral studies; professor of Christian family ministry; and chair of the department of apologetics, ethics, and philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'Did the Resurrection Really Happen?' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “How to Respond to Common Arguments against Christianity” with William Lane Craig: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Collin Hansen explores how to reconcile the existence of evil and suffering in the world with a good God. Collin Hansen is the vice president for content and editor in chief for the Gospel Coalition and the executive director of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is also the author of 'Where Is God in a World with So Much Evil?' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Is Christianity on the Decline?” with Rebecca McLaughlin: Apple Podcasts | Spotify If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Jonathan Gibson entitled "Help! My Daily Worship Feels Stale". Jonathan Gibson is an ordained minister in the International Presbyterian Church, United Kingdom, and associate professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He is also the author of 'Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Daniel Stevens unpacks everything that we know and don't know about the biblical figure Melchizedek. Daniel Stevens is an assistant professor of New Testament Interpretation at Boyce College, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'Songs of the Son: Reading the Psalms with the Author of Hebrews' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Reading the Psalms with Jesus in View” with Dane Ortlund: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Kathryn Butler shares her experience writing The Dreamkeeper Saga and encourages Christians to steward their daydreams for the glory of God. Kathryn Butler trained in surgery and critical care at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, where she then joined the faculty. She is also the author of the Dream Keeper Saga which just concluded with the fifth and final book 'The Last Keeper'. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Dragons, Absent Fathers, and Stories That Heal” with Kathryn Butler: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!