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 cultu...
Oct 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 198
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 o...
Sep 26, 2022•28 min•Ep. 197
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...
Sep 19, 2022•44 min•Ep. 196
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!...
Sep 12, 2022•39 min•Ep. 195
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!
Sep 07, 2022•10 min
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 ...
Sep 05, 2022•45 min•Ep. 194
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!
Aug 29, 2022•40 min•Ep. 193
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 n...
Aug 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 192
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!
Aug 17, 2022•17 min
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 ...
Aug 15, 2022•38 min•Ep. 191
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!
Aug 10, 2022•13 min
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 K...
Aug 08, 2022•34 min•Ep. 190
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...
Aug 05, 2022•24 min
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...
Aug 01, 2022•41 min•Ep. 189
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 t...
Jul 25, 2022•39 min•Ep. 188
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!
Jul 20, 2022•11 min
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 ne...
Jul 18, 2022•46 min•Ep. 187
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...
Jul 11, 2022•42 min•Ep. 186
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!...
Jul 04, 2022•47 min•Ep. 185
Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Scott Klusendorf entitled "10 Things You Should Know about Abortion." Scott is the author of The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture. 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!
Jun 29, 2022•10 min
In today's episode, Erik Raymond talks about why nothing in our lives is a surprise to our Savior. Erik is the author of He Is Not Ashamed: The Staggering Love of Christ for His People. 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!
Jun 27, 2022•37 min•Ep. 184
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States released their ruling on the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, effectively overturning long standing precedent set by the landmark Roe v. Wade decision of 1973. This decision is widely viewed as an unprecedented legal victory for the pro-life movement—and one that will have major legal, political, and personal consequences for Americans for years to come. In today's episode, Scott Klusendorf talks about what this decision means f...
Jun 25, 2022•44 min•Ep. 183
In today's episode, Greg Lanier talks about the many ways that the Old Testament stands as an indispensable foundation for the New. Greg is the author of Old Made New: A Guide to the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. 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 Reve...
Jun 20, 2022•40 min•Ep. 182
In Why Should We Love the Local Church?, Dustin Benge—an associate professor of biblical spirituality and historical theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary—urges Christians to embrace the church—the holy assembly of God’s redeemed people—exploring the many things that make the church "lovely" in God's sight, despite its shortcomings. Today we’re pleased to share the full audio recording of Why Should We Love the Local Church? by Dustin Benge, which is part of Crossway's Union seri...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 47 min
In today's episode, Lindsey Carlson talks about the discouragement we all face and where to turn for true encouragement that won’t let us down. Lindsey is the author of A Better Encouragement: Trading Self-Help for True Hope. 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 R...
Jun 06, 2022•38 min•Ep. 180
In today's episode, Brian Rosner talks about how our cultural obsession with identity impacts us as Christians and how we should think about that through the lens of the Bible. Brian is the author of How to Find Yourself: Why Looking Inward Is Not the Answer. 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! Click here to subscribe to a new podcast by Nancy Guthrie exploring the themes of Revelation! Complete this s...
May 30, 2022•38 min•Ep. 179
In today's episode, Amy DiMarcangelo talks about how our many longings point us to Christ—the only person who understands our every need and offers us eternal joy in himself. Amy is the author of A Hunger for More: Finding Satisfaction in Jesus When the Good Life Doesn't Fill You. 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 ...
May 23, 2022•42 min•Ep. 178
In today's episode, Kevin DeYoung talks about our common struggle to pray, and how the Lord's Prayer - the prayer that Jesus offered as a model for our pray - can help us to pray to God day in and day out. Kevin is the author of The Lord's Prayer: Learning from Jesus on What, Why, and How to Pray 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 ...
May 16, 2022•30 min•Ep. 177
In this preview episode of Kathryn Butler's new book, 'The Dragon and the Stone', the first in The Dream Keeper Saga, Butler introduces us to the Somnium realm and mixes fantasy with Christian themes, taking middle-grade readers on a quest through castles, forests, and caverns to help a young girl find hope and usher in restoration. This special episode includes the first chapter.
May 13, 2022•20 min
Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Nancy Guthrie entitled "10 Things You Should Know about the Book of Revelation." Nancy's new book is Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation. 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!
May 11, 2022•14 min
