TGC Podcast

Cultural apologetics involves understanding and addressing cultural narratives and longings, rather than just intellectual arguments. In this panel discussion recorded at TGC25, Trevin Wax, Keith Plummer, Andrew Wilson, and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss how to effectively use cultural apologetics as a tool for discipleship and evangelism.

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In this message on Exodus 4, recorded at TGC's 2011 National Conference, Tim Keller discusses the significance of the Red Sea crossing in the Old Testament and its connections to the New Testament, emphasizing that salvation is about freedom from bondage on different levels. Redemption is about getting out of bondage, and grace is the means of getting out.

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This panel discussion, recorded live at TGCW24 considers the importance of human dignity as we seek to develop an all-encompassing approach to valuing life. Join Missie Branch, Portia Collins, Lauren McAfee, and Bri Stensrud for a thoughtful conversation on compassion, respect, and protection for human life from conception to natural death.

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Many of us know we need to rest but aren’t sure how to adopt a rhythm of rest that reflects biblical teaching. In this conversation from TGCW24, Amy Gannett and Gretchen Saffles discuss how a right view of God shapes the way we view ourselves to better receive the rest he supplies. They unpack a biblical theology of rest by tracing the overarching theme from Genesis to Revelation, seeking to apply God’s unchanging truth to our everyday lives.

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Don Carson discusses the concept of flexibility in gospel proclamation based on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. He explains how Paul adapted his message to different audiences, emphasizing the need to win people to Christ without compromising the gospel. Carson considers John Travis's "C1 to C6 spectrum" of Christ-centered communities in light of Paul's message, and highlights the importance of flexibility in evangelism while maintaining the integrity of the gospel message.

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Whether it’s a public scandal captured in the headlines or a private offense held closely in our hearts, many of us have been hurt by others in the church. In this panel discussion from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Winfree Brisley, Karen Hodge, Ruth Chou Simons, and Irene Sun explore various kinds of church hurt and offer gospel-centered guidance for navigating them both practically and spiritually. They share personal stories, emphasize prayer, humility, and accountability, and remind us why the church—despite its brokenness—is still worth loving as the body of Christ, full of hope and healing.

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Are you the wife of a pastor, elder, or seminary student? We want you to know you’re not alone in this unique calling. In this episode from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Kristie Anyabwile, Christine Hoover, Glenna Marshall, and Kristen Wetherell share an encouraging conversation about loving Jesus and his church, supporting our husbands, and enduring faithfully in ministry. They discuss cultivating a personal walk with Christ, building authentic friendships, navigating marriage and parenting in the spotlight, and embracing Sabbath rest to guard against burnout—offering ministry wives biblical wisdom and hope for the road ahead.

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Loving others and communicating respectfully across differences isn’t easy—sometimes it’s not even something we want to do. It’s far more comfortable to stay in circles of sameness than to engage those with different beliefs, backgrounds, and perspectives. In this breakout session from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Vanessa Hawkins explains how growing in cross-cultural competence is not just helpful for communication—it’s a key part of our spiritual formation as disciples of Christ.

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In this keynote from TGC’s 2009 National Conference, Ligon Duncan urges pastors to recover the centrality of the pastoral epistles—1 and 2 Timothy and Titus—as foundational guides for faithful life and ministry. He critiques two persistent errors in the Western church: theological liberalism, which changes the message to suit culture, and methodology divorced from theology, which compromises ministry effectiveness. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4, Duncan exhorts pastors to endure, study diligently, build gospel community, and finish the race with faithfulness rooted in God’s grace and presence.

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In this keynote from TGC’s 2009 National Conference, K. Edward Copeland examines 2 Timothy 3:1–9 to address the dangers of self-centeredness, superficial godliness, and a diluted gospel in the last days. He warns that misdirected love—where people prioritize themselves over God—will infiltrate even the church, leading to a form of religion that lacks true power. Copeland calls pastors to reject performance-based ministry and instead faithfully proclaim the truth of the gospel through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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