On today's episode I chat with Melissa Kruger. Melissa serves as director of women's initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. Her husband, Michael, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, and they have three children. She is the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, and her most recent book Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests, which is the topic of our conversation today.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Music on today's episode:

Intro/Outro - "Sweetness of Freedom" by Citizens

Mid Episode - "Psalm 46" by Poor Bishop Hooper

On today's episode I chat with Carl Trueman. Carl is professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. Carl is a member of The Orthodox Presbyterian Church and co-host of the Mortification of Spin podcast. He has authored or edited more than a dozen books, including Luther on the Christian Life; Histories and Fallacies; and his latest book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution, which is the topic of our conversation today.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Music on today's episode:

Intro/Outro - "Sweetness of Freedom" by Citizens

Mid Episode - "Psalm 46" by Poor Bishop Hooper

On today's episode I chat with Conrad Mbewe. Conrad is a Baptist pastor in Zambia, and senior lecturer at African Christian University. He and his wife have three children and three foster children. Conrad has authored more nine books as well as contributed to many others, including his latest book God's Design for the Church: A Guide for African Pastors and Ministry Leaders, which is the topic of our conversation today.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Music on today's episode:

Intro/Outro - "Sweetness of Freedom" by Citizens

Mid Episode - "Psalm 46" by Poor Bishop Hooper

On today's episode I chat with Adam Griffin. Adam is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in East Dallas, Texas. And he previously served as an elder and spiritual formation pastor at The Village Church in the Dallas Fort Worth area. He is also the coauthor of the book Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones, which is the topic of our conversation today.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Music on today's episode:

Intro/Outro - "Sweetness of Freedom" by Citizens

Mid Episode - "Psalm 44" by Poor Bishop Hooper

Some of you have noticed that the podcast was on a hiatus for July and August as well. However, before we kick back into regular episodes starting on September 7, I wanted to give you a conversation I had with repeat guest Gavin Ortlund about an article he wrote titled, "Should Churches in California Defy Government Restrictions? A Response to John MacArthur." Gavin is a pastor in southern California, so this isn't something theoretical for him—these things affect him and his church as well. I hope you enjoy this conversation, and hopefully get something from it. Regardless of which side of the debate you fall on, we should all strive for unity within the body of Christ.

Now, without further ado, sit back, relax, and here we go…

On today's episode I chat with Sara Barratt. Sara is a writer and lead editor for The Rebelution, a growing online platform that reaches more than half a million Christian teens, parents, and youth workers each year. She's a frequent speaker on topics including using your teen years for Christ, purity, and fighting modern-day slavery. She has also written for The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, Girl Defined, and Lies Young Women Believe. Her first book, "Love Riot: A Teenage Call to Live With Relentless Abandon for Christ" was written when she was just eighteen, and is the topic of our conversation today.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Music on today's episode:

Intro/Outro - "Sweetness of Freedom" by Citizens

Mid Episode - "Psalm 26" by Poor Bishop Hooper

On today's episode I chat with Nancy Guthrie. Nancy is a Bible teacher, conference speaker, and along with her husband David, cohosts the GriefShare video series used in more than 12,000 churches nationwide and host Respite Retreats for couples who have experienced the death of a child. She is also the host of Help Me Teach the Bible, a podcast of The Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of the new book, Saints & Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus, which is the topic of today's conversation.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Music on today's episode:

Intro/Outro - "Sweetness of Freedom" by Citizens

Mid Episode - "Psalm 25" by Poor Bishop Hooper

On today's episode I chat with Megan Hill. Megan serves as an editor for The Gospel Coalition. A pastor's wife and a pastor's daughter, she lives in Massachusetts with her husband and four children, where they belong to West Springfield Covenant Community Church. She is also the author of Praying Together, Churches and Contentment, and her latest book,A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church, which is our topic of conversation today.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Music on today's episode:

Intro/Outro - "Sweetness of Freedom" by Citizens

Mid Episode - "Psalm 24" by Poor Bishop Hooper

On today's episode I chat with Jordan Riggle. Jordan is a guy with a microphone and a mission: to get the deep books of the Reformed tradition into as many hands as he can. The way he is tackling this goal is by professionally reading and recording audiobooks to promote the deep, faith-building, Christ-exalting works of the past in a format that lets modern, busy people experience these rich theological works on the go. Additionally, the books are incredibly affordable at just under $5 a piece.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Music on today's episode:

Intro/Outro - "Sweetness of Freedom" by Citizens

Mid Episode - "Psalm 22" by Poor Bishop Hooper

On today's episode I chat with Dr. Rhyne Putman. Rhyne is an associate professor of theology and culture at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he has served since 2010. He is the pastor of preaching and vision at First Baptist Church in Kenner, Louisiana, and the author of In Defense of Doctrine, and his newest book When Doctrine Divides the People of God, which releases tomorrow and is the topic of our conversation today.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Music on today's episode:

Intro/Outro - "Sweetness of Freedom" by Citizens

Mid Episode - "Psalm 20" by Poor Bishop Hooper