Podcast
The Crossway Podcast
This is The Crossway Podcast, a show where we sit down with authors each week for thoughtful interviews about the Bible, theology, church history, and the Christian life.
- Episodes
- 537
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 40 min
- On air since
- 2019
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
537 episodes, newest first
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47 min
Can Our Prodigal Culture Find Its Way Back Home? (Andrew Walker)
Episode 412
Show notes
In this episode, Andrew Walker talks about the ways modern culture has run from God and why there is still hope for the Gospel.
Andrew Walker is Dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. He is a fellow with the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He is also the author of 'Prodigal Culture: A People in Ruins and the Way Back Home' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “How to Talk with Your Kids about Sexuality, Screen Time, and Hostility at School" with Andrew and Christian Walker:
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37 min
The Secret to Happiness and Why We Keep Missing It (Jen Oshman)
Episode 411
Show notes
In this episode, Jen Oshman talks through six different ways we seek happiness and why they don't work.
Jen Oshman is an author, speaker, church planter’s wife, and mom of four teen and young adult daughters. She has served as a missionary and church planter for over two decades on three continents. She is also the author of 'Why Is It So Hard to Be Happy?' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “Confronting the Idols of Body Image, Sex, Abortion, and Motherhood" with Jen Oshman:
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9 min
How to Get Started on Memorizing a Book of the Bible (Andrew Davis) Bonus
Show notes
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Andrew Davis entitled "How to Get Started on Memorizing a Book of the Bible."
Andrew Davis is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina, and the founder of Two Journeys Ministry. He is also the author of 'How to Memorize Scripture for Life: From One Verse to Entire Books' from Crossway.
Read the essay here.
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43 min
Church History Is for Everyone (Kevin DeYoung)
Episode 410
Show notes
In this episode, Kevin DeYoung talks about why church history is so valuable and how you can learn it.
Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He is also the author of 'Church History for Everyone: The Story of Christianity from the Fall of Jerusalem to the Dawn of the Reformation' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “Why the Nicene Creed Is the Most Important Christian Text Aside from the Bible" with Kevin DeYoung:
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❖ Listen to the "Church History for Everyone" podcast from Clearly Reformed:
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40 min
How to See Jesus in All of Scripture (Nancy Guthrie)
Episode 409
Show notes
In this episode, Nancy Guthrie talks about how important it is to see Christ throughout the entire Bible.
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 'Beholding Christ: A Daily Guide to Seeing Jesus in All of Scripture' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of the Book of Revelation" with Nancy Guthrie:
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9 min
3 Pitfalls to Avoid While You’re Waiting on God (Mark Vroegop) Bonus
Show notes
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Mark Vroegop entitled "3 Pitfalls to Avoid While You’re Waiting on God."
Mark Vroegop is the president of the Gospel Coalition and the author of 'Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life' from Crossway.
Read the essay here.
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37 min
How (and How Not) to Think About Heaven (Dane Ortlund)
Episode 408
Show notes
In this episode, Dane Ortlund talks about common misconceptions about heaven and the hope it can bring Christians today.
Dane Ortlund serves as senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is also the author of 'Finally Home: The Christian Hope of Heaven' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “Becoming Better or Going Deeper? How Real Change Happens" with Dane Ortlund:
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46 min
What the Modern Church Can (Re)Learn from Classical Theology (Carl Trueman)
Episode 407
Show notes
In this episode, Carl Trueman talks about what classical theology is and why it matters for Christians today.
Carl Trueman is a professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is a contributing editor at First Things, an esteemed church historian, and a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He is also the author of 'Classical Theology for the Modern Mind' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “We're in a Strange New World. Now What?" with Carl Trueman:
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8 min
10 Things You Should Know about the Trinity (Fred Sanders) Bonus
Show notes
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Fred Sanders entitled "10 Things You Should Know about the Trinity."
Fred Sanders is a professor of theology at the Torrey Honors College at Biola University. Sanders is the author of 'The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything' from Crossway.
Read the essay here.
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46 min
Complex Questions About When and How to Forgive (Chris Brauns)
Episode 406
Show notes
In this episode, Chris Brauns talks about what a biblical view of forgiveness looks like and how to live it out.
Chris Brauns is the senior pastor at the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, Illinois. He is also the author of 'Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds' and 'The Way of Repentance: Embracing God's Gift for a Transformed Life' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “What Is Repentance, and Am I Doing It Right?" with Chris Brauns:
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36 min
How Do I Get the Most from My Pastor's Sermons? (Gunner Gundersen)
Episode 405
Show notes
In this episode, Gunner Gundersen offers encouragement and advice for both the preacher and the people listening on a Sunday morning.
Gunner Gundersen is the dean of faculty at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). He is also the author of 'How Do I Get the Most from My Pastor's Sermons?' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “What If I Don’t Feel Like Going to Church?" with Gunner Gundersen:
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10 min
5 Things We Lose When We Subtract Evangelism from the Christian Life (Sharonda Cooper) Bonus
Show notes
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Sharonda Cooper entitled "5 Things We Lose When We Subtract Evangelism from the Christian Life"
Sharonda Cooper serves as content coordinator of women’s initiatives for the Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of 'Evangelism,' which is part of the Disciplines of Devotion series from Crossway.
Read the essay here.
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42 min
How to Find Joy Even If Happiness Doesn't Come Naturally (Andrew Wilson)
Episode 404
Show notes
In this episode, Andrew Wilson talks about what happiness is and how to make it last forever.
Andrew Wilson is the teaching pastor at King’s Church London and a columnist for Christianity Today. He is the author of several books, including 'Happiness: What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Make It Last Forever' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “How the World Found Democracy—and Became Ex-Christian" with Andrew Wilson:
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43 min
Psalm 51 Is a Manual for Repentance (Matt Boswell)
Episode 403
Show notes
In this episode, Matt Boswell talks about what repentance truly looks like.
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 also the author of 'Create in Me a Clean Heart: Experiencing God's Abundant Mercy in Psalm 51' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “The Value of Singing in Church Whether You Like the Music or Not" with Matt Boswell:
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11 min
Why It Matters That Jesus Was and Still Is Human (Dane Ortlund) Bonus
Show notes
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Dane Ortlund entitled "Why It Matters That Jesus Was and Still Is Human"
Dane Ortlund serves as senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is the author of 'Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers' from Crossway.
Read the essay here.
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41 min
Only God Can Mend Your Fractured Life (David Gibson)
Episode 402
Show notes
In this episode, David Gibson talks about how the book of James confronts our divided life.
David Gibson is the minister of Trinity Church in Aberdeen, Scotland. He is also the author of 'The Undivided Life: A Guide to Wholehearted Faith from the Book of James' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “A Closer Look at One of the Most Famous Chapters of the Bible" with David Gibson:
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39 min
The Life and Legacy of Phillis Wheatley (K. A. Ellis)
Episode 401
Show notes
In this episode, K. A. Ellis walks through the life and ministry of Phillis Wheatley.
K. A. Ellis teaches at the Edmiston Center for Christian Endurance Studies in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also the author of 'The Story of Phillis Wheatley: The African Poet Who Called America to Christ' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “The Life and Legacy of Harriet Tubman" with Shar Walker:
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10 min
5 Myths about Studying the Bible (Matthew Harmon) Bonus
Show notes
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Matthew Harmon entitled "5 Myths about Studying the Bible"
Matthew S. Harmon is professor of New Testament Studies at Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana. He is also the author of 'Asking the Right Questions: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Applying the Bible' from Crossway.
Read the essay here.
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35 min
On Parenting: The Best of 'The Crossway Podcast'
Episode 400
Show notes
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 parenting.
Check out the interviews featured in the episode below:
❖ If You Don’t Catechize Your Kids, the World Will (Kevin DeYoung)
❖ Preparing Our Kids for a Post-Christian World (Rebecca McLaughlin)
❖ How Do I Discipline My Kids without Shaming Them? (Heather Nelson)
❖ What Your Teenager Needs Most (Paul Tripp)
❖ Answering Tough Questions about Raising Teenagers (Jon Nielson)
❖ Your Kids Are Already Theologians, So Give Them Good Theology (Kristen Wetherell)
Authors featured in this episode:
❖ Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He is also the author of 'The Biggest Story Bible Storybook' from Crossway.
❖ Rebecca McLaughlin is the host of the "Confronting Christianity" podcast and the author of several books, including '10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity' from Crossway.
❖ Heather Davis Nelson is a writer, counselor, and speaker. She is also the author of 'Unashamed: Healing Our Brokenness and Finding Freedom from Shame' from Crossway.
❖ Paul David Tripp is a pastor, an award-winning author, and an international conference speaker. He has written numerous books, including 'New Morning Mercies for Teens: A Daily Gospel Devotional' from Crossway.
❖ 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.
❖ Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of numerous books for adults and kids, including several board books for kids in the For the Bible Tells Me So series from Crossway.
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
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43 min
How God Used Unexpected People to Advance the Gospel in Acts (Iain Duguid)
Episode 399
Show notes
In this episode, Iain Duguid unpacks key moments from the middle of Acts.
Iain Duguid is professor of Old Testament and dean of online learning at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of 'Bringing the Gospel to the Nations: Lessons for the Church from Acts 9–18' from Crossway.
❖ Listen to “How the Extraordinary Church in Acts Applies to Ordinary Believers Today" with Iain Duguid:
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