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Ep 368Suffering and Sovereignty in the Story of Joseph (John Lennox)

In this episode, Dr. John Lennox explains how the story of Joseph in Genesis showcases God's goodness through trials. John C. Lennox is professor emeritus of mathematics at the University of Oxford and an associate fellow of Oxford’s Said Business School. He is also the author of 'Joseph: A Story of Love, Hate, Slavery, Power, and Forgiveness' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Why Did God Let Job Suffer?" with Christopher Ash: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.

Jan 5, 202637 min

Introducing Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon - A New Year-Long Devotional Podcast

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Today, we are pleased to share with you the first episode of Crossway's newest podcast that launches today: "Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon." Morning and Evening is a twice-daily podcast featuring the devotional work of Charles Spurgeon. Throughout the course of a year, Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of abiding in Christ and consistently meditating on God’s word. ❖ Subscribe today on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or ⁠your favorite podcast player⁠. ❖ Learn more about 'Morning and Evening: A New Edition of the Classic Devotional Based on The Holy Bible, English Standard Version'.

Jan 1, 20264 min

Ep 367How (and How Not) to Think About Spiritual Habits in the New Year (Matthew Bingham)

In this episode, Matthew Boswell discusses what it looks like for Christians to form a "rule of life" in the new year. Matthew Bingham is vice president of academic affairs and associate professor of church history at Phoenix Seminary in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is 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 “Is Evangelicalism Suffering from a 'Sanctification Gap'?" with Matthew Bingham: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.

Dec 29, 202543 min

A Special Christmas Scripture Reading

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Thank you for listening to the Crossway Podcast in 2025. We are happy to present a special Christmas episode featuring several of our ESV Audio Bible readers going through the amazing story of redemption and incarnation. To hear more ESV Bible audio, visit ESV.org or download the ESV app for Apple and Android. To read through the Bible in the new year, check out one of our ESV Audio Bible Podcasts: ❖ Chronological ESV Bible Plan with Robert Smith: Apple Podcasts | Spotify❖Through the ESV New Testament in 90 Days with David Cochran Heath: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Ray Ortlund: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ The M'Cheyne ESV Bible Plan with Kristyn Getty: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ The M'Cheyne ESV Bible Plan with Conrad Mbewe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ A Psalm a Day with Kristyn Getty (ESV): Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ 5-Day ESV Bible Plan with David Cochran Heath: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Dec 24, 202521 min

Ep 366On Christmas: The Best of 'The Crossway Podcast'

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 about Christmas. Check out the interviews featured in the episode below: ❖ The Gettys’ Favorite Christmas Hymns (Keith and Kristyn Getty) Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ Distinguishing Christmas Tradition from Truth (Andreas Köstenberger) Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ What Was the Trinity Doing on Christmas Day? (Matthew Emerson and Brandon Smith) Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ There’s More to the Christmas Story Than You Think (Benjamin L. Gladd) Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ Navigating Grief during the Holidays (Nancy Guthrie) Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ How to Wait for Christmas in an Age of Instant Gratification (Jonathan Gibson) Apple Podcasts | Spotify Authors featured in this episode: ❖ Keith and Kristyn Getty 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, is specially curated and organized by the Getty Music Team. ❖ Andreas Köstenberger is the theologian in residence at Fellowship Raleigh, a cofounder of Biblical Foundations, a host at Oak Tree Cottage, and the co-author of 'The First Days of Jesus: The Story of the Incarnation' from Crossway. ❖ Matt Emerson serves as co-provost and dean of theology, arts, and humanities at Oklahoma Baptist University, where Brandon Smith also serves as an associate professor of theology & early Christianity. Together, they’re the authors of 'Beholding the Triune God: The Inseparable Work of Father, Son, and Spirit' from Crossway. ❖ Benjamin Gladd is the executive director of the Carson Center for Theological Renewal. He has written several books, including 'From the Manger to the Throne: A Theology of Luke' 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 'What Grieving People Wish You Knew about What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts)' from Crossway. ❖ 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 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany' 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 ❖ On the End Times: 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!

Dec 22, 202535 min

Ep 365Help! I'm Feeling Lonely at Christmas (Lydia Brownback)

In this episode, Lydia Brownback encourages those who are feeling lonely during the holiday season. Lydia Brownback is the author of several books in addition to the Flourish Bible Study series, including 'Finding God in My Loneliness' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Are We in a Loneliness Epidemic?" with Lydia Brownback: ⁠⁠⁠ Apple⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Dec 15, 202529 min

Excited about Christmas, Less So about Christ (Uche Anizor)

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Uche Anizor entitled "Excited about Christmas, Less So about Christ." Uche Anizor is a professor of theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is also the author of '⁠Overcoming Apathy: Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care⁠' 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!

Dec 10, 20259 min

Ep 364The Value of Singing in Church Whether You Like the Music or Not (Matt Boswell)

In this episode, Matt Boswell talks about the importance and beauty of our worship. Matt Boswell is a pastor at the Trails Church in North Texas. He also serves as professor of worship ministries at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an author and hymn writer, known for songs including “His Mercy Is More” and “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery.” He is also the author of 'What If I Don't Like My Church's Music?' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Hymn Stories: 'His Mercy Is More'" with Matt Boswell & Matt Papa: ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Dec 8, 202533 min

Ep 363How to Talk to Your Kids About Suffering (Beth M. Broom, LPC)

In this episode, Beth Broom offers guidance to parents on how to talk to their kids about suffering Beth Broom is a licensed professional counselor supervisor (LPC-S) and certified clinical trauma professional, level 2 (CCTP-II). She is the executive director of Bridgehaven Counseling Associates, a nonprofit counseling practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. Beth is the founder and director of Christian Trauma Healing Network, a nonprofit organization that equips Christian helpers to care for trauma survivors. She cohosts Counsel for Life, a podcast engaging in conversations about mental health and the Christian life. She is also the author of '10 Questions About Pain and Suffering: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “What Your Teenager Needs Most” with Paul Tripp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

Dec 1, 202536 min

Unpacking “Love Is Love” (Rosaria Butterfield)

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Rosaria Butterfield entitled "Unpacking 'Love Is Love'." Rosaria Butterfield is an author, pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women’s studies at Syracuse University. She is the author of 'Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age' 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!

Nov 26, 202514 min

Ep 362A Metaphor That Helps Us Understand the Creation Account (Tyler Wittman)

In this episode, Tyler Wittman explains how viewing creation as a song can help us understand it in a new way. Tyler Wittman is an associate professor of theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'Creation: An Introduction' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Is the Age of the Earth a Hill to Die On?” 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.

Nov 24, 202538 min

Ep 361How to Read 4 Confusing and Controversial Passages in Romans (Brian Rosner)

In this episode, Brian Rosner digs into Romans and unpacks various passages and themes within it. Brian Rosner was principal at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia from 2012–2024, where he now lectures in New Testament. He previously taught at the University of Aberdeen and Moore Theological College. Rosner is the author of several books, including 'Strengthened by the Gospel: A Theology of Romans' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Why Is Our Culture So Obsessed with Identity?” with Brian Rosner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

Nov 17, 202541 min

The Growth of the African Church and the Dangers Facing It (Ken Mbugua)

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Today, we have a special episode highlighting the state of the Christian church and Ken Mbugua's work in equipping pastors and churches across the continent. Kenneth Mbugua is the senior pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya and is a Council member of The Gospel Coalition Africa. He is the Managing Director of Ekklesia Africa which promotes biblical resources for building healthy churches. If you want to contribute to Crossway's One Million Bible Initiative, check out our website to learn more. Every $3.50 given provides someone in need with their own copy of God’s Word. Would you prayerfully consider joining us in this effort to provide the Word of God to those in need in the Global South? A generous donor has agreed to match gifts dollar-for-dollar, up to $400,000 (228,572 Bibles). And 100% of your gift will go directly toward Bible distribution. Your gift will help us reach our goal of raising enough funds by December 31, 2025, to support the initial distribution of 250,000 Bibles. Read the transcript of the podcast here.

Nov 12, 202539 min

Ep 360What Worship in the Church Is Actually About (Ryanne Molinari)

In this episode, Ryanne Molinari talks about how music shapes what we want, what we think, and how we do things. Ryanne J. Molinari is a collaborative pianist/organist and worship director based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is also the author of 'Spirit-Filled Singing: Bearing Fruit as We Worship Together' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

Nov 10, 202550 min

Ep 359How the Psalms Act as a Model for Prayer, Lament, and Praise (Winfree Brisley and Sharonda Cooper)

In this episode, Winfree Brisley and Sharonda Cooper talk through how to read and love the Psalms. Winfree Brisley serves as an editor, and Sharonda Cooper serves as content coordinator of women’s initiatives for the Gospel Coalition. They are also the coauthors of 'Turn Your Eyes: A Bible Study on the Psalms' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “The Universal Struggle with Self-Control” with Sharonda Cooper: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

Nov 3, 202532 min

How to Pray for Your Teen’s Spiritual Growth (Jon Nielson)

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Jon Nielson entitled "How to Pray for Your Teen’s Spiritual Growth." Jon Nielson serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton in Wheaton, Illinois. He is also the author of 'God's Great Story: A Daily Devotional for Teens' 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!

Oct 29, 202510 min

Ep 358The Surprising Health Benefits of Going to Church (Rebecca McLaughlin)

In this episode, Rebecca McLaughlin shares why going to church is so healthy for the body and soul. Rebecca McLaughlin is the host of the "Confronting Christianity" podcast and the author of several books, including 'How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life' 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.

Oct 27, 202546 min

Ep 357How Do I Teach My Children to Pray? (Kristen Wetherell)

In this episode, Kristen Wetherell encourages parents on how they can encourage their kids to recognize the importance of prayer. Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of several books, including 'Teach Me to Pray: Praying God's Word from A to Z' 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.

Oct 20, 202536 min

Hymn Stories: "O Great God" (Bob Kauflin)

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This is the final 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. Bob Kauflin is the director of Sovereign Grace Music, and spends his time equipping pastors and musicians in the theology and practice of congregational worship. He also serves as a pastor at Sovereign Grace Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He was also a contributor to the ⁠'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.

Oct 15, 202536 min

Ep 356How to Get Started on Disability Ministry (No Matter How Big Your Church Is) (Sandra Peoples)

In this episode, Sandra Peoples encourages all churches to show love and care for those with disabilities in their church and community. Sandra Peoples (MDiv) is the disability ministry consultant for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and an adjunct professor for the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University, teaching classes in disability ministry. Sandra is currently a PhD student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is also the author of 'Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Paralysis, Heartache, and Hymns of Hope” with Joni Eareckson Tada: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

Oct 13, 202545 min

Hymn Stories: "Is He Worthy?" (Ben Shive)

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This is the fifth 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. Ben Shive is a musician, arranger, and music producer. A long-time collaborator with Andrew Peterson, Shive co-wrote the modern classic “Is He Worthy?” and was a contributor to the '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.

Oct 8, 202534 min

Ep 355D. A. Carson on His Father, Writing, and Vision for Ministry (D.A. Carson)

For today's episode, we are returning to an episode that was originally released in 2022 to celebrate the new edition of D. A. Carson's book 'Memories of an Ordinary Pastor'.⁠ D. A. Carson is Emeritus Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is a cofounder of the Gospel Coalition and has written or edited nearly two hundred books. He is also the author of ⁠'Letters Along the Way: From a Senior Saint to a Junior Saint'⁠ and ⁠'Memories of an Ordinary Pastor'. ⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠ 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!

Oct 6, 202541 min

Hymn Stories: "Listen to the Word of the Lord" (Bryan Fowler)

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This is the fourth 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. Bryan Fowler is GRAMMY award-winning songwriter and producer. He has written for many artists, and his songs have hit #1 on Christian radio several times over. He is also a contributor 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.

Oct 1, 202530 min

Ep 354The Life and Legacy of Corrie ten Boom (Jennifer T. Kelley)

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.

Sep 29, 202530 min

Hymn Stories: " Come Unto Jesus" (Laura Story & Jordan Kauflin)

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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.

Sep 24, 202524 min

Ep 353How to Talk with Your Kids About Death and Loss (Alyson Punzi)

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.

Sep 22, 202527 min

Hymn Stories: "We Will Feast in the House of Zion" (Sandra McCracken)

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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.

Sep 17, 202532 min

Ep 352Singing Is for Everyone and Every Day (Kristyn Getty)

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.

Sep 15, 202531 min

Hymn Stories: "His Mercy Is More" (Matt Boswell & Matt Papa)

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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.

Sep 10, 202520 min

Ep 351The Story Behind 'Desiring God' (John Piper)

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.

Sep 8, 202545 min

Ep 350Why We Created a New Hymnal (Keith and Kristyn Getty)

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.

Sep 1, 202531 min

An Open Letter to the Parent Who Has Lost a Child (Cameron Cole)

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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!

Aug 27, 20258 min

Ep 3495 Iconic Stories from the Book of Exodus (Jay Sklar)

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.

Aug 25, 202544 min

Ep 348Good News for Parents Filled with Regret, Guilt, or Shame (Adam Griffin)

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.

Aug 18, 202541 min

3 Misconceptions Parents Might Have About Their Children’s Salvation (Champ Thornton)

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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!

Aug 13, 20259 min

Ep 347How Reading Galatians Changed My Life (Portia Collins)

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.

Aug 11, 202533 min

Ep 3466 Tools That Change the Way You Study Scripture (Jon Nielson)

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.

Aug 4, 202542 min

7 Tips to Help Introverts Connect at Church (Megan Hill)

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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!

Jul 30, 202510 min

Ep 345How the Extraordinary Church in Acts Applies to Ordinary Believers Today (Iain Duguid)

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.

Jul 28, 202541 min

Ep 344Do You Have a Theology of Exercise? (David Mathis)

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.

Jul 21, 202546 min

How to Persevere As a Pastor for Over 50 Years (John MacArthur)

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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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jul 16, 202530 min

Ep 343How Men Can Combat the Friendship Famine (Drew Hunter)

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.

Jul 14, 202539 min

Ep 342How and How Not to Read Jesus’s Parables (Doug O'Donnell)

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.

Jul 7, 202542 min

Unpacking “You Do You” (Brett McCracken)

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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!

Jul 2, 202511 min

Ep 341Are Science and Faith Really at Odds? (Hans Madueme)

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.

Jun 30, 202537 min

Ep 340How to Answer the Hard Questions Your Kids Ask About God (Champ Thornton)

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

Jun 23, 202534 min

5 Things We Know About Christ’s Second Coming (Doug O'Donnell)

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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!

Jun 18, 202513 min

Ep 339On the End Times: The Best of 'The Crossway Podcast'

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!

Jun 16, 202533 min

Ep 338How the Hope of Heaven Changes Us Right Now (Matt McCullough)

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!

Jun 9, 202542 min

5 Myths about Body Image (Sam Allberry)

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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!

Jun 4, 202510 min