In this episode, Jonathan Pennington talks about the heart of the book of Matthew.

Jonathan Pennington serves as professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastor of spiritual formation at Sojourn East church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is also the author of 'Becoming a Disciple of the King: A Theology of Matthew' from Crossway.

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Ryanne Molinari entitled "7 Suggestions for When You’re Struggling to Worship Joyfully."

Ryanne Molinari is a collaborative pianist/organist and worship director based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is also the author of 'Spirit-Filled Singing: Bearing Fruit as We Worship Together' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Kathryn Butler and Korrie Johnson offer advice and encouragement for parents hoping to engage their kids in reading.

Kathryn Butler worked as a trauma surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital before she left clinical practice to homeschool her children. She now writes regularly about faith, medicine, and the power of great stories. Korrie Johnson is a wife, a mom of three, and the founder of Good Book Mom, a ministry that reviews children’s books from a biblical worldview. She has reviewed thousands of books for her website, and she collaborates with 10ofThose to offer families a biblical alternative to Scholastic Book Orders. They are also both co-authors of 'Stories Woven in Silver: Pointing Kids to the Gospel Through Children's Literature' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Tim Chester shares the hard yet good news about changing as Christians.

Tim Chester is director of theological studies and lecturer in spiritual formation at Crosslands. He has over 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry, as well as being the author of 'You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions' from Crossway.

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Patrick Schreiner entitled "10 Things You Should Know about the Cross."

Patrick Schreiner is associate professor of New Testament and biblical theology and endowed chair at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He is also the author of 'The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Winfree Brisley talks about the armor of God and why it is so important that we find our strength in the Lord.

Winfree Brisley serves as an editor for the Gospel Coalition. She is also the editor of 'Strong in the Lord: A 30-Day Devotional on the Armor of God' from Crossway.

❖ Listen to “How the Psalms Act as a Model for Prayer, Lament, and Praise" with Winfree Brisley and Sharonda Cooper:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Laura Story talks about how to recover reverence in an irreverent world.

Laura Story is a Grammy- and Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter, known for her certified platinum song “Blessings.” She serves as a worship leader at Perimeter Church and is also a Bible teacher and author of several books, including 'Stand in Awe: How Reverence Transforms Our Worship and Our Lives' from Crossway.

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Brian Rosner entitled "5 Myths about Your Personal Identity."

Brian Rosner was principal at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia from 2012–2024, where he now lectures in New Testament. He is also the author of 'How to Find Yourself: Why Looking Inward Is Not the Answer' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Sharonda Cooper offers encouragement and tips for those struggling to evangelize.

Sharonda Cooper serves as content coordinator of women’s initiatives for the Gospel Coalition. She is the author of 'Evangelism' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Ray Ortlund makes the case for enjoying life.

Ray Ortlund is the president of Renewal Ministries, the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville, and a canon theologian with the Anglican Church in North America. He is the author of several books, including 'Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: A Gospel Call to Bold Enjoyment' from Crossway.

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