The Crossway Podcast

In today's episode, Andrew Ballitch gives an overview of who John Owen was and walks through his work on the Holy Spirit. Andrew S. Ballitch is the associate pastor of preaching and ministries at Westwood Alliance Church in Ontario, Ohio. He has taught church history courses at Boyce College, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Crown College, and has published and edited numerous books and articles on the sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Puritans. He is also the editor of the seventh volume of The Complete Works of John Owen The Holy Spirit—The Helper. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

Today, Crossway is proud to re-share the release of a podcast originally posted in July of 2020 celebrating J. I. Packer's life and ministry. Sam Storms walks through Packer's life and impact on countless Christians specifically through his books. This bonus episode is to celebrate the release of the beautiful commemorative edition of J. I. Packer's most famous book Knowing God. Also, check out Sam Storms's book Packer on the Christian Life: Knowing God in Christ, Walking by the Spirit. Read the transcript 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

In today's episode, Lewis and Sarah Allen discuss how to have faith in the midst of the trials and struggles of life. Sarah leads the women’s ministry and Lewis serves as senior pastor of Hope Church in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. They’re also the co-authors of Resilient Faith: Learning to Rely on Jesus in the Struggles of Life from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

In this episode, John Piper answers tough questions surrounding the second coming and points out that the most important question is the one we are not asking. 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 his newest book from Crossway Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

Today, we are pleased to share with you an audiobook preview for Selected Sermons by Lamuel Haynes. Born in 1753, Lamuel Haynes was an indentured servant who grew to become a dynamic and influential reformed preacher and abolitionist in the decades surrounding the American Revolution. Nicknamed the Black Puritan, he's credited as being the first African American ordained for ministry in the United States. To hear more from Lamuel Haynes, check out the newest installment of Crossway Short Classics Selected Sermons. 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, Michael Reeves discusses how the Pharisees are not just the 'bad guys' from the Bible, but an example of what hypocrisy can look like in the church even today. Michael Reeves is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Bridgend and Oxford, United Kingdom. To hear more from him, check out his book Evangelical Pharisees: The Gospel as Cure for the Church's Hypocrisy. 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!

In today's episode, Jenny-Lyn de Klerk shares about Puritan women and what we can learn today from these forgotten Puritans. While highlighting Lucy Hutchinson, Jenny-Lyn showcases how the stories we may not know are the ones we just might need for our lives today. Jenny-Lyn de Klerk works as an editor at Crossway and has multiple degrees in church history and historical theology, specializing in Puritan spirituality. She has also written articles for Themelios, the Midwestern Journal of Theology, and the Gospel Coalition and contributed to the Lexham Dictionary of Church History. Jenny-Lyn and her husband, JD, live and attend church in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. To learn more about Puritan women, check out Jenny-Lyn de Klerk's book 5 Puritan Women: Portraits of Faith and Love. 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!

Today, we are pleased to present an audio essay written and read by Jenny-Lyn de Klerk entitled "Women Were Puritans Too". Jenny-Lyn de Klerk works as an editor at Crossway and has multiple degrees in church history and historical theology, specializing in Puritan spirituality. To read the book she wrote on Puritan women, check out 5 Puritan Women: Portraits of Faith and Love. Read the essay here. 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, conservative scholar Robert George and Andrew Walker discuss the idea of the common good and how it informs American conservatism. Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, is one of the most influential conservative intellectuals of his generation. Among many honors and accolades, George received the US Presidential Citizens Medal from President George W. Bush and served as chairman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). Andrew T. Walker is associate professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in the School of Theology. He serves as the executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement and as managing editor of WORLD Opinions. To read the book Andrew Walker edited about Robert George's life and work, check out Social Conservatism for the Common Good: A Protestant Engagement with Robert P. George. 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!

In today's interview, Ian Vaillancourt walks through the exodus and shares how God's plan of redemption shines throughout it. Ian J. Vaillancourt is an associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Natalie, have two children and are members at West Highland Baptist Church in Hamilton, Ontario. To hear more from Ian, check out his book The Dawning of Redemption: The Story of the Pentateuch and the Hope of the Gospel. 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!

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Katie Faris entitled 'An Open Letter to a Struggling Mom'. Katie Faris is a contributing writer to several blogs including the Gospel Coalition and Risen Motherhood. A pastor’s wife and mother to five, Katie lives with her family in New Jersey. To learn more, visit katiefaris.com. To hear more from Katie Faris, check out her book God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood. Read the essay here. 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, Leah Savas shares the forgotten history of abortion in America and how it can influence the way Christians can view the movement today. Through sharing stories and discussing the recent overturn of Roe v Wade, Savas unpacks how there is more to the pro-life movement than we may be aware of. Leah Savas reports on abortion for WORLD News Group, where she writes the weekly Vitals roundup and newsletter of pro-life news. Leah lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband, Stephen. To hear more from her, check out the book she co-authored with Marvin Olasky - The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022 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!

In today's interview, Katie Faris shares how the comfort of God can be found even in the struggles and sorrows of motherhood. Sharing her own stories and experiences with motherhood, Katie Faris unpacks how God is still good when everything feels stressful and overwhelming as a parent. Katie Faris is a contributing writer to several blogs including the Gospel Coalition and Risen Motherhood. A pastor’s wife and mother to five, Katie lives with her family in New Jersey. To download Katie's Truth and Lie chart click here. To hear more from her, check out her new book - God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood. 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!

Today we're pleased to share with you an audio essay, written and read by Gavin Orland entitled "10 Practices to Kill Pride". Gavin Ortlund serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California. He is the author of several books and runs the popular YouTube channel Truth Unites. To hear more from him, check out his new book "Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness". Read the essay here. 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, Gavin Ortlund discusses humility and what it means for Christians to exhibit it in all areas of life. Pride is something everyone understands and has dealt with in life. However, are there still things we don't fully understand about pride? Gavin Ortlund unpacks the misconceptions surrounding both pride and humility in this interview. Gavin Ortlund serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California. He is the author of several books and runs the popular YouTube channel Truth Unites. Gavin and his wife, Esther, have five children. To hear more from Gavin Ortlund, check out his book Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness. 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!

Today, we are proud to give you today's episode from Crossway's new daily devotional podcast for men - Daily Strength. Daily Strength is a year-long devotional podcast that walks Christian men through Scripture passages that speak to their most pressing issues. With scriptural reflections written by over 40 contributors, including Sam Storms, Alistair Begg, Dane Ortlund, Bryan Chapell, Joe Thorn, and Jared Wilson, the Daily Strength Podcast will encourage you to walk faithfully as a man after God's own heart. Grab a print copy of the book this podcast is based on crossway.org/DailyStrength. You can also check out Crossway's new daily devotional podcast for women - Daily Joy. The Daily Joy devotional podcast was created to inspire women to engage with God’s word daily, allowing the gospel's truth to transform their lives throughout the year. Check out Crossway's two new devotional podcasts: Daily Joy: A 365-Day Devotional for Women: Apple Podcasts & Spotify Daily Strength: A 365-Day Devotional for Men: Apple Podcasts & Spotify

When it comes to the Bible, we often think in terms of two levels, reading and studying. And both of those approaches to Scripture are good and important. However, there's a third approach to engaging with God's word that is in many ways most important - meditating on it. In today's interview, David Mathis explains how meditating on Scripture can reinvigorate the way Christians relate to God. He shares his own journey with biblical meditation and gives encouragement to the listener to start this habit in 2023. David Mathis serves as senior teacher and executive editor at desiringGod.org, a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and an adjunct professor at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis. Check out his book Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines. 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!

Have you ever struggled with believing in the reliability of the Bible? Ever wondered how Christians can be so sure about the text they have? In today's interview, Peter Williams responds to 12 frequently asked questions about the reliability of Scripture. Peter J. Williams is the principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project, and a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee. To learn more from Peter Williams, check out his book Can We Trust the Gospels? 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! Check out Crossway's two new devotional podcasts starting January 1st: Daily Joy: A 365-Day Devotional for Women: Apple Podcasts & Spotify Daily Strength: A 365-Day Devotional for Men: Apple Podcasts & Spotify Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Most Christians know that the Bible presents Jesus as Israel's Messiah and the fulfillment of many of the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament, and yet sometimes we don't know exactly how Jesus fulfilled these things or why it matters for our understanding of him and his mission. In this interview, Benjamin L. Gladd walks through the beginning of the Gospel of Luke to show the significance of Jesus's birth in the bigger picture of Scripture. Benjamin L. Gladd is a professor of the New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary. He has written several books on biblical theology, edits the Essential Studies in Biblical Theology series, and serves on the editorial board of Themelios. Check out his book on the theology of Luke: From the Manger to the Throne: A Theology of Luke. Check out our new daily devotional podcasts starting January 1st. One for men called Daily Strength and one for women called Daily Joy. 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!

Marriage is a wonderful gift given to us by God for our good, the good of our children, and ultimately the good of the world. And yet, despite this, marriage is hard and we often have questions. What's the ultimate purpose of marriage? Does the Bible really tell wives to submit to their husbands? How can couples cultivate a marriage marked by grace and forgiveness? The Van Dixhoorns answer these questions and more in this interview. Chad Van Dixhoorn is a professor of church history at Westminster Theological Seminary and a former pastor in the United Kingdom and Virginia. Emily is a stay-at-home mom who leads and loves Bible studies and women’s retreats. Chad and Emily have five children. Check out Chad and Emily's book on marriage called Gospel-Shaped Marriage: Grace for Sinners to Love Like Saints. 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!

For decades, D. A. Carson has been a pillar of Evangelical scholarship. He is a renowned Bible scholar and commentator who's written more books on the Bible and theology than most of us will ever read. 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. To read either of the books he discusses in this episode, follow the link for "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!

Every day we're bombarded with messages and ideas that vie for our attention and acceptance. And with the internet and social media dominating so much of our lives, the need for spiritual discernment, the ability to rightly evaluate those ideas through the lens of scripture, is critically important. And yet, it seems that many Christians, including many Christian leaders, lack spiritual discernment, constantly falling prey to the latest trend and sucked into the latest con. In this interview, Tim Challies defines and discusses the importance of spiritual discernment. Tim Challies is a self-employed web designer and a pioneer in the Christian blogosphere, having one of the most widely read and recognized Christian blogs, Challies.com. He is also the editor of DiscerningReader.com, a site dedicated to offering thoughtful reviews of books that are of interest to Christians. Tim lives in Oakville, Ontario, with his wife, Aileen, and their three children. To learn more from Tim Challies, check out his book The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment. Read the full transcript of this episode. Submit your questions for Paul Tripp here. 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!

Do you pray for your pastor? What does it mean to fight for your pastor? In this interview, Peter Orr shares insights into the unique challenges and trials that pastors face, and what the church can do to support them. With practical encouragement and biblical reminders, Orr shows how you can care for and support your pastor. Peter Orr is a New Testament lecturer at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia. Orr and his wife, Emma, have four sons and are members at All Saints Petersham. To learn more from Peter Orr, check out his book Fight for Your Pastor. Submit your questions for Paul Tripp here. 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!

Around the world, Muslims are coming to Christ more than ever before. However, many Christians know very little about their Muslim neighbors. What are their attitudes, their beliefs, and their worldview? What we fail to understand can lead to unfortunate misconceptions and ineffective evangelism. A. S. Ibrahim is a professor of Islamic studies and the director of the Jenkins Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. To learn more from A. S. Ibrahim check out his book Reaching Your Muslim Neighbor with the Gospel. 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!

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 a coeditor of and contributor to From Heaven He Came and Sought Her as well as the author of a number of other books. Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Jonathan Gibson entitled "10 Things You Should Know about Limited Atonement". If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Is the Sabbath relevant for Christians today? And if it is, what should that look like in our lives? How does the Sabbath relate to Sunday, the day that Christians have historically gathered together for corporate worship? In this episode, Guy Waters looks at these questions and more as he guides and encourages Christians on how they view and treat the Sabbath in their lives. Guy Prentiss Waters is James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament and academic dean at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson. He is the author or editor of fifteen books and numerous chapters, articles, and reviews. He is a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). To learn more from Guy Waters check out his book The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God. 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!

Our world loves to talk about leadership. We host leadership conferences, write leadership books, and attend leadership training seminars. But what if we had a conversation about followership instead? What makes a good follower? Was Jesus ever a follower? What does it look like for Christians to be wise followers? Joanne Jung and Richard Langer answer these questions and more in this interview. Richard Langer is a professor of biblical and theological studies and director of the Office for the Integration of Faith and Learning at Biola University and Joanne J. Jung is a professor of biblical and theological studies and the associate dean of online education and faculty development at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. To hear more about followership from them, check out their book The Call to Follow: Hearing Jesus in a Culture Obsessed with Leadership. Read the full transcript here. 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!

Spiritual authority. In our world today, it's a fraught topic that evokes strong reactions from many different sides. What is it? Who has it? How is it supposed to work, and how should we respond when that authority is abused? Our guest, David Mathis, helps answer these questions. David serves as a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, as an adjunct professor at Bethlehem College and Seminary, and as senior teacher and executive editor at DesiringGod.org. He's also the author of Workers for Your Joy, The Call of Christ on Christian Leaders from Crossway. 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!

For millennia, Christians around the world have embraced the Bible to be the inspired, authoritative word of God given to his people for their salvation and spiritual nourishment. But where did we get this book that we hold in our hands? What do we know about the original manuscripts? How was the text passed along from generation to generation? And who even decided which books should be in the Bible? In the interview today, two Bible scholars who've spent years thinking, writing, and presenting on these important issues, John Mead and Peter Gurry, provide insight into these questions. To hear more from John Mead and Peter Gurry, check out their book Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible 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!

Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Jonathan Leeman entitled 10 Things You Should Know about Church Discipline. Jonathan Leeman is the author of Church Discipline: How the Church Protects the Name of Jesus. He is the editorial director for 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors’ Talk podcast. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books and teaches at several seminaries. Jonathan lives with his wife and four daughters in a suburb of Washington, DC, and is an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Have you ever felt convicted by James 1:22? "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." How many of us have read that verse and felt the pangs of conscience? Knowing how often we do in fact content ourselves with merely hearing God's word, but not actually obeying it. And how many of us have asked ourselves or our Heavenly Father, why? Why do we still struggle so much even as Christians? In our interview today, David Gibson talks about this constant struggle that we all face and what it reveals about our sinful hearts, our theology, and our understanding of the Christian life. To hear more from David Gibson, check out his book Radically Whole: Gospel Healing for the Divided Heart 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!

If you spend any time on social media, you know how toxic that environment can be. Every day it seems like someone is being canceled, controversies abound, and trolls run rampant. Seemingly normal men and women, Christian men and women, hurl insults and accusations at one another. What's going on? Where is all this anger division and mockery coming from, and what does it say about our heart? In our interview today, Paul Trip discussed how we, as God's people should think about the reactive culture in which we live and how to make sure that we're not part of the problem. Paul Tripp is a pastor, award-winning author, and international conference speaker. Paul's new book is called Reactivity: How the Gospel Transforms our Actions and Reactions Read the full transcript of this episode. Also, check out Paul Tripp's other books from Crossway here. 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!

Have you ever struggled with doubt? "Is the Bible true?" How Do I know if I'm actually saved?" "Does God really love me?" If you've asked these questions before you're not alone. Although doubt is a common experience, we were not meant to stay there. God can use our doubts to push us toward a deeper trust in his word and to a more resilient faith in his character. In our interview today, Glenna Marshall talks about our struggles with doubt and what it looks like to fight for faith in the midst of them. Glenna is a pastor's wife, a mother, and the author of Everyday FaithfulnessThe beauty of ordinary perseverance in a demanding world. Read the full transcript. 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!

Who is Jesus? Our world has all kinds of opinions about the most famous person in human history. Some say he was a great moral teacher, a prophet, an advocate for social justice, while others consider him a revolutionary. As Christians, we have an answer - Jesus is Israel's Messiah, God in the flesh, the Savior of the world - but we too sometimes harbor unbiblical ideas about Jesus, viewing and presenting him in ways that don't do justice to the picture that we see in scripture. In our interview today, Rebecca McLaughlin discusses with us common misconceptions that people have about Jesus and why it is futile to try to put him in a box. Rebecca is a writer, speaker, and author of numerous books, including Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels Read the full transcript of this episode. Also, check out Rebecca's first book with Crossway, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion 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 today's episode, Jared Kennedy talks about what it means to disciple your children. Jared is the author of Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation. Read the full transcript. 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! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation!

Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Peter Williams entitled 10 Reasons Pastors Should Study the Bible in Its Original Languages. Peter served as an editor of the The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House. 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, Doug O’Donnell talks through common questions laypeople and pastors alike have about preaching and what makes for a good sermon. Doug is the co-author of The Beauty and Power of Biblical Exposition: Preaching the Literary Artistry and Genres of the Bible. Read the full transcript. 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! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation!

In today's episode, Robert Letham talks about predestination, God’s sovereignty, free will, and how it all fits together. Robert is the author of Systematic Theology. Read the full transcript. 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! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation!

In today's episode, Andy Naselli talks about what he considers to be the greatest letter ever written and what might lay claim to the title, “Greatest Chapter in the Bible”: Romans chapter 8. Andy is the author of the Romans: A Concise Guide to the Greatest Letter Ever Written. Read the full transcript. 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! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation!

Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Mark Talbot entitled 4 Questions about Suffering. Mark is the author of Give Me Understanding That I May Live: Situating Our Suffering within God's Redemptive Plan. 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, Don Whitney talks about a simple, proven approach to prayer that has the potential to transform your spiritual life for the better. Don is the author of the Praying the Bible. Read the full transcript. For more of Don's ministry work, check out the leader’s guide for use in church and small group ministries for Praying the Bible, another book by Don from Crossway on Family Worship, and Don's ministry Center for Biblical Spirituality. Click here to access a limited-time offer on Praying the Bible through Crossway+! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Ryan Lister entitled 10 Things You Should Know about the Presence of God. Ryan is the author of The Presence of God: Its Place in the Storyline of Scripture and the Story of Our Lives. 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, Greg Gilbert answers common questions about reading the Bible such as: How do I get started with a consistent habit of Bible reading? When should I read it? How long? And what if I don’t understand something? Greg is the author of the The Epic Story of the Bible: How to Read and Understand God's Word. Read the full transcript. 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! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation!

In her own way, Joni Eareckson Tada has faced unimaginable suffering as well. And similarly, her faith and perseverance in the midst of trials has been an inspiration and encouragement to Christians all around the world. In her new book, Songs of Suffering, Joni reflects on 25 hymns that have been a ballast to her throughout her life, guiding listeners through their own painful seasons with heartfelt praises to God. Today we’re pleased to share Joni's introduction to the book and her reflections on the wonderful hymn, It Is Well with My Soul.

In today's episode, Joni Eareckson Tada talks about her initial reaction to learning—at the young age of 17—that she would never walk again; how she has wrestled with the truth of God’s sovereignty over her life through the years; and how she hangs on to the hope of heaven each and every day. Joni is the author of the Songs of Suffering: 25 Hymns and Devotions for Weary Souls. Read the full transcript. 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! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation!

In today's episode, Steven Bryan talks about how Christians should approach the various “collective identities” that bind—and divide—us in our world today. Steven is the author of the Cultural Identity and the Purposes of God: A Biblical Theology of Ethnicity, Nationality, and Race. Read the full transcript. 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! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation!

Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Adam Griffin entitled "10 Things You Should Know about Family Discipleship". Adam is the co-author of Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation!

In today's episode, Lydia Brownback discusses 12 key tools for Bible study that all Christians can use—tools that will help us go deeper into the biblical text and understand the Bible’s life-giving message for ourselves. Lydia is the author of the Flourish Bible Study series. Read the full transcript. 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! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation!

In today's episode, Bryan Chapell talks about why the work you do day-in and day-out matters to God—probably more than you realize. Bryan is the author of Grace at Work: Redeeming the Grind and the Glory of Your Job. Read the full transcript. 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! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation!

In today's episode, Neil Shenvi talks about why we must not stop advocating for the truthfulness of Christianity—even in our post-truth age. Neil is the author of Why Believe?: A Reasoned Approach to Christianity. Read the full transcript. 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! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation!