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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.

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When Authority Fails to Ref...

11.27.2023

In today's episode, Jonathan Leeman shares how the solution to bad authority is not no authority but good authority. Jonathan Leeman is the editorial director for 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors’ Talk podcast. He is the author or editor ...

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11.27.2023 When Authority Fails to Reflect God's Good Design (Jonathan Leeman) In today's episode, Jonathan Leeman shares how the solution to bad authority is not no authority but good authority. Jonathan Leeman is the editorial director for 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors’ Talk podcast. He is the author or editor ...
11.20.2023 The State of Women's Ministry in the US (Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel) In today's episode, Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel share encouragement to women, pastors, and churches about how to support women's ministry today. Courtney Doctor serves as the director of women’s initiatives for the Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teacher ...
11.15.2023 10 Things You Should Know about Prayer (Don Whitney) Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Don Whitney, entitled, "10 Things You Should Know about Prayer". Donald S. Whitney is a professor of biblical spirituality and associate dean at the Southern Baptist ...
11.13.2023 The Case for Abortion—and How to Refute It (Scott Klusendorf) In today's episode, Scott Klusendorf walks through the best pro-abortion arguments and teaches Christians how to dismantle them. Scott Klusendorf is the president of Life Training Institute, where he trains pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views. He is also ...
11.08.2023 Inside Crossway's Plan to Give Away One Million Bibles (Anthony Gosling and Randy Jahns) Today, we are excited to share with you a bonus inside look into Crossway's One Million Bible Initiative. Anthony Gosling and Randy Jahns explain the overarching goals of the project, highlight the unique challenge of distributing so many Bibles to ...
11.06.2023 The Death Penalty, Plea Bargaining, and Other Problems with the Criminal Justice System (Matt Martens) In this episode, trial lawyer Matt Martens explains how our American criminal justice system is broken and that in order for us to love all of our neighbors well, reforms need to be made. Matt Martens (JD, University of North ...
11.01.2023 Audiobook Preview: 'Remaking the World' (Andrew Wilson) Today, we are pleased to offer you the first chapter of Andrew Wilson's book 'Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West'. In 'Remaking the World', Andrew Wilson highlights 7 major developments from the year 1776—globalization, the Enlightenment, the ...
10.30.2023 Q&A: Kristen Wetherell Answers Your Questions on How to Love the Bible More A few weeks ago, we asked people to send in questions related to what it looks like to stay motivated and excited about reading the Bible in every season of life. We received lots of questions from around the world ...
10.25.2023 6 Ideas for Thinking about Halloween with Your Kids (Jon Nielson) Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Jon Nielson, entitled, "6 Ideas for Thinking about Halloween with Your Kids". Jon Nielson serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Wheaton, ...
10.23.2023 When Your Kid Needs a Friend (Trillia Newbell) In this episode, Trillia Newbell discusses the desire in all of us for friendship and how that is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. Trillia Newbell is the acquisitions director at Moody Publishers and the author of numerous books including 'Jesus and ...
10.18.2023 5 Lies Our Culture Is Telling Us (Rosaria Butterfield) Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Rosaria Butterfield, entitled, "5 Lies Our Culture Is Telling Us". Rosaria Butterfield is an author, pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women’s ...
10.16.2023 How the World Found Democracy—and Became Ex-Christian (Andrew Wilson) In this episode, Andrew Wilson shares about how the year 1776 shaped the world we know today and why it is important for every Christian to think about the way they interpret history. Andrew Wilson is the teaching pastor at ...
10.09.2023 When Churches Get Doctrine Right and Everything Else Wrong (Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry) In today's episode, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss how to recognize if your church is spiritually sick and what you can do about it. Ray Orland and Sam Albury are both pastors at Immanuel Nashville Church and canon theologians ...
10.04.2023 An Open Letter to Women Straining under the Burden of Expectations (Jen Oshman) Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Jen Oshman, entitled, "An Open Letter to Women Straining under the Burden of Expectations". Jen Oshman has been in women’s ministry for over two decades as ...
10.02.2023 Why Have So Many People Stopped Going to Church? (Paul Tripp) In this episode, Paul Tripp shares his heart for the church and offers encouragement to Christians that loving God includes loving his people. Paul David Tripp is a pastor, award-winning author, and international conference speaker. His nonprofit ministry exists to ...
09.25.2023 Answering Common Questions about Mental Illness (David Murray) In this episode, David Murray answers commonly asked questions about mental illness such as if Christians should ever use medication and how to know when it's time to seek a counselor. David Murray is the senior pastor of First Byron ...
09.20.2023 5 Myths about Quiet Time (Kristen Wetherell) Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Kristen Wetherell, entitled, '5 Myths about Quiet Time'. Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of several books, including 'Help ...
09.18.2023 Have We Domesticated the Cross? (Jeremy Treat) In this episode, Jeremy Treat addresses the common questions that come up in regard to the doctrine of atonement. He walks through this commonly misunderstood doctrine and shares how it can and should impact your daily life. Jeremy Treat is ...
09.11.2023 Sexual Confusion, Cultural Lies, and Our Christian Witness (Rosaria Butterfield) In this episode, Rosaria Butterfield shares the importance of standing on the truth of Christ in our world full of lies about gender and sexual identity and offers practical advice to situations many Christians face in their lives. Rosaria Butterfield ...
09.06.2023 On the Crushing Guilt of Failing at Quiet Time (Kevin DeYoung) Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Kevin DeYoung, entitled, 'On the Crushing Guilt of Failing at Quiet Time'. Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, ...
09.04.2023 Why You Can't Stop Looking at Your Phone (Samuel James) In this episode, Samuel James unpacks how technology and social media are influencing our lives and argues for the importance of Christian wisdom to shape the way we use and view technology in our lives. Samuel James is the associate ...
08.28.2023 Is Your Soul Starved for Nourishment? (Kristen Wetherell) In today's episode, Kristen Wetherell offers encouragement to the Christians wishing they were in the word more. Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of several books, including 'Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight ...
08.23.2023 "Boasting Only in the Cross of Christ" (John Piper, May 20, 2000) Today, we're pleased to share with you John Piper's "seashell" sermon that he gave on May 20, 2000. John Piper is founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as ...
08.21.2023 Remembering the "Seashells" Sermon 23 Years Later (John Piper) In today's episode, John Piper reflects on his last 23 years of ministry starting with him giving his "seashells" sermon back in 2000. John Piper is founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He ...
08.14.2023 Christianity Is Both Easier and Harder Than You Think (Kevin DeYoung) In today's interview, Kevin DeYoung offers encouragement to the Christians who feel like they are not measuring up to what they should be. Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor ...
08.09.2023 5 Reasons to Prioritize Family Worship (Don Whitney) Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Don Whitney, entitled, 'Five Reasons to Prioritize Family Worship'. Donald S. Whitney is a professor of biblical spirituality and associate dean at the Southern Baptist Theological ...
08.07.2023 Are You Courageous or Cowardly? (Joe Rigney) In today's interview, Joe Rigney unpacks what Christian courage looks like and addresses the common misconceptions surrounding it. Joe Rigney serves as a fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is a husband, a father of three, and ...
07.31.2023 On Apologetics: The Best of The Crossway Podcast 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 on the topic of apologetics. Check out the interviews featured in the episode below: Episode 6: ...
07.26.2023 9 Ways to Guard Your Personal Relationship with God (David Murray) Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by David Murray entitled "9 Ways to Guard Your Personal Relationship with God". David Murray is the senior pastor of First Byron Christian Reformed Church in Byron Center, ...
07.24.2023 The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls (Matthew Barrett) In today's episode, Matthew Barrett unpacks the doctrine of justification and discusses its history within the church and the common misunderstandings we can have regarding it. Matthew Barrett is an associate professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, ...
07.17.2023 How to Explain the Hypostatic Union to a Fifth Grader (Stephen Wellum) In today's episode, Stephen Wellum walks through the complex doctrine of the hypostatic union sharing wisdom and bringing clarity to the church. Stephen J. Wellum is a professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, ...
07.12.2023 4 Misconceptions about Contentment (Melissa Kruger) Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Melissa Kruger entitled "4 Misconceptions about Contentment". Melissa Kruger serves as vice president of discipleship programming for the Gospel Coalition (TGC). She’s the author of multiple books, ...
07.10.2023 How Were the Books of the Bible Chosen? (Michael Kruger) In this episode, Michael Kruger walks through his own wrestling with the canon and why Christians can have confidence in the Bible they have today. Michael Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early ...
07.03.2023 Why the Church Needs Spiritual Mothers (Susan Hunt) In today's episode, Susan Hunt shares her experience with mentoring in the local church and her encouragement for other women, pastors, and churches in their relationship with women's ministry. Susan Hunt is the widow of pastor Gene Hunt, a mother, ...
06.28.2023 4 Privileges We Enjoy as Friends of God (Mike McKinley) Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Mike McKinley entitled "4 Privileges We Enjoy as Friends of God". Mike McKinley is senior pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, Virginia. He is the ...
06.26.2023 The Life and Legacy of Elisabeth Elliot (Lucy S. R. Austen) In today's episode, Lucy S. R. Austen shares the story of Elisabeth Elliot from her marriage to the late missionary Jim Elliot to her writing books that shaped generations. Lucy S. R. Austen is a writer, editor, and teacher who ...
06.19.2023 Parents, Your Kids Will Love What You Love—So Love the Bible (William Osborne) In today's episode, William (Rusty) Osborne gives advice and wisdom to parents and guardians on how to help children know God and love his word. William R. Osborne serves as associate professor of biblical and theological studies at College of ...
06.14.2023 5 Questions About Homosexuality (Kevin DeYoung) Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Kevin DeYoung entitled "5 Questions About Homosexuality". Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology ...
06.12.2023 A Brief Look at One of the Shortest Books in the Bible (Matt Harmon) In today's episode, Matt Harmon goes through the book of Jude and highlights the relevance of this ancient epistle for the church today. Matt Harmon is a professor of New Testament Studies at Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona ...
06.07.2023 Introducing The Biggest Story Podcast—a New Show for Kids Today we are pleased to share with you the first episode of Crossway's newest podcast that launches today: 'The Biggest Story'. Join us each Wednesday as we walk through a new Bible story that will help kids see the biggest ...
06.05.2023 What's Up with That Talking Snake? (Mitch Chase) In this episode, Mitch Chase walks through the story of the fall in Genesis 3 and explains the common questions that arise from this core passage. Mitch Chase is an associate professor of biblical studies at the Southern Baptist Theological ...
05.31.2023 Don't Be True to Yourself (Kevin DeYoung) Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Kevin DeYoung entitled "Don't Be True to Yourself". Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic ...
05.29.2023 Enjoying Food, Sports, and the Rest of God's Good Gifts (Joe Rigney) In today's episode, Joe Rigney walks through his journey with understanding how to love God by loving the good gifts that he gives and offers encouragement find this balance. Joe Rigney serves as a fellow of theology at New Saint ...
05.22.2023 6 Objections to Studying Theology That Don't Hold Up (Jon Nielson) In this episode, Jon Nielson confronts all of the most common reasons people hesitate to study systematic theology and advocates for its importance and relevance in our lives. Jon Nielson serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA) ...
05.17.2023 9 Principles for Navigating Anxiety and Depression with Your Teen (David Murray) Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by David Murray entitled "9 Principles for Navigating Anxiety and Depression with Your Teen". David Murray is the senior pastor of First Byron Christian Reformed Church in Byron ...
05.15.2023 The Graduation Speech You Won't Hear This Year (Kevin DeYoung) In today's episode, Kevin DeYoung shares how the advice we so often get from our culture like 'be true to yourself' and 'march to the beat of your own drum' runs contrary to the gospel. Kevin DeYoung is the senior ...
05.08.2023 Wayne Grudem on His Life, Love of Theology, and Translating the Bible (Wayne Grudem) In today's episode, Wayne Grudem reflects on his life and shares the story of God's faithfulness throughout the years. Wayne Grudem is a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He is a member of the ...
05.03.2023 9 Tips for Making the Most of Your Bible Study (Jen Wilkin) Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Jen Wilkin entitled "9 Tips for Making the Most of Your Bible Study" Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical ...
05.01.2023 Sinclair Ferguson on Living a Life Worthy of the Gospel (Sinclair Ferguson) In this episode, Sinclair Ferguson explains what it means to live out Paul's directive in Philippians 1:27 to "live a life worthy of the gospel of Christ". Sinclair B. Ferguson is Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary ...
04.24.2023 Who's in Charge of the Church? (Sam Emadi) In this episode, Sam Emadi breaks down what the Bible says about leadership in the church and explains the different ways this can look in the local church. Sam Emadi serves as the senior pastor at Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church ...

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