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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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What's Up with That Talking...

06.05.2023

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 ...

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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 ...
04.19.2023 10 Things You Should Know about Justification by Faith (Kevin McFadden) Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Kevin McFadden entitled '10 Things You Should Know about Justification by Faith'. Kevin W. McFadden is a professor of New Testament at Cairn University in Philadelphia and ...
04.17.2023 How to Respond to Common Arguments against Christianity (William Lane Craig) In this episode, Willaim Lane Craig discusses what it means and looks like for Christians to defend their faith. While answering common questions about Christianity, he offers encouragement to all believers to handle questions they face in their own life. ...
04.10.2023 How Does Life Change If God Is Actually My Friend? (Mike McKinley) In today's episode, Mike McKinley shares how God desires to be our friend and how by leaning into that our entire relationship with him can be changed. Mike McKinley is the senior pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, ...
04.05.2023 Introducing the Women of the Word Podcast with Jen Wilkin Today we are pleased to share with you the first episode of Crossway's newest podcast that launches today: 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin'. Join Jen Wilkin over the next ten weeks as she ...
04.03.2023 Help Jump-Start Your Journey through Scripture (Jonathan Pennington) In today's episode, Jonathan Pennington uses the metaphor of a road trip to discuss the different stages of studying Scripture and the potholes to avoid along the way. Jonathan Pennington serves as professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern ...
03.27.2023 Does It Matter What I Believe? (Samuel James) In today's episode, Sam James walks through the common arguments against studying theology and why knowing what we believe matters so much. Sam James is the associate acquisitions editor at Crossway. He is the author of Digital Liturgies, a regular ...
03.22.2023 10 Things You Should Know About Christian Hospitality (Rosaria Butterfield) Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Rosaria Butterfield entitled '10 Things You Should Know About Christian Hospitality'. Rosaria Butterfield is an author, pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women’s ...
03.20.2023 How Journaling Could Reinvigorate Your Prayer Life (Erika Allen) In today's episode, Erika Allen walks through the struggles of having a consistent prayer life and how journaling can aid in the time we spend with God. Erika Allen is the director of Bible editorial for Crossway. She is a ...
03.15.2023 10 Reasons It's Good to Be a Girl (Jen Oshman) Today, we are pleased to present an audio essay written and read by Jen Oshman entitled '10 Reasons It's Good to Be a Girl'. Jen Oshman has been in women’s ministry for over two decades as a missionary and pastor’s ...
03.13.2023 What an Old Puritan Can Teach Us about the Holy Spirit (Andrew Ballitch) In today's episode, Andrew Ballitch gives an overview of who John Owen was and walks through his work on the Holy Spirit. Andrew S. Ballitch is the associate pastor of preaching and ministries at Westwood Alliance Church in Ontario, Ohio. ...
03.08.2023 The Life and Legacy of J. I. Packer (Sam Storms) Today, Crossway is proud to re-share the release of a podcast originally posted in July of 2020 celebrating J. I. Packer's life and ministry. Sam Storms walks through Packer's life and impact on countless Christians specifically through his books. This ...
03.06.2023 Help! My Christian Life Is a Mess (Lewis & Sarah Allen) In today's episode, Lewis and Sarah Allen discuss how to have faith in the midst of the trials and struggles of life. Sarah leads the women’s ministry and Lewis serves as senior pastor of Hope Church in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, ...
02.27.2023 John Piper Answers Common Questions About the Second Coming (John Piper) In this episode, John Piper answers tough questions surrounding the second coming and points out that the most important question is the one we are not asking. John Piper is the founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of ...
02.22.2023 A Sermon from the First Black Ordained Preacher in America (Lemuel Haynes) Today, we are pleased to share with you an audiobook preview for Selected Sermons by Lamuel Haynes. Born in 1753, Lamuel Haynes was an indentured servant who grew to become a dynamic and influential reformed preacher and abolitionist in the ...
02.20.2023 Are You an Evangelical, a Pharisee, or Both? (Michael Reeves) In today's episode, Michael Reeves discusses how the Pharisees are not just the 'bad guys' from the Bible, but an example of what hypocrisy can look like in the church even today. Michael Reeves is president and professor of theology ...
02.13.2023 The Puritans We Forgot (Jenny-Lyn de Klerk) In today's episode, Jenny-Lyn de Klerk shares about Puritan women and what we can learn today from these forgotten Puritans. While highlighting Lucy Hutchinson, Jenny-Lyn showcases how the stories we may not know are the ones we just might need ...
02.08.2023 Women Were Puritans Too (Jenny-Lyn de Klerk) Today, we are pleased to present an audio essay written and read by Jenny-Lyn de Klerk entitled "Women Were Puritans Too". Jenny-Lyn de Klerk works as an editor at Crossway and has multiple degrees in church history and historical theology, ...
02.06.2023 Conservatives, Progressives, and the Pursuit of the Common Good (Andrew Walker and Robert George) In today's episode, conservative scholar Robert George and Andrew Walker discuss the idea of the common good and how it informs American conservatism. Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, is one of the most influential conservative ...
01.30.2023 The Greatest Act of Redemption in the Entire Old Testament (Ian Vaillancourt) In today's interview, Ian Vaillancourt walks through the exodus and shares how God's plan of redemption shines throughout it. Ian J. Vaillancourt is an associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Natalie, ...
01.25.2023 An Open Letter to a Struggling Mom (Katie Faris) Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Katie Faris entitled 'An Open Letter to a Struggling Mom'. Katie Faris is a contributing writer to several blogs including the Gospel Coalition and Risen Motherhood. A ...
01.23.2023 The Dark History of Abortion in America (Leah Savas) In today's episode, Leah Savas shares the forgotten history of abortion in America and how it can influence the way Christians can view the movement today. Through sharing stories and discussing the recent overturn of Roe v Wade, Savas unpacks ...
01.16.2023 The Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood (Katie Faris) In today's interview, Katie Faris shares how the comfort of God can be found even in the struggles and sorrows of motherhood. Sharing her own stories and experiences with motherhood, Katie Faris unpacks how God is still good when everything ...
01.11.2023 10 Practices to Kill Pride (Gavin Ortlund) Today we're pleased to share with you an audio essay, written and read by Gavin Orland entitled "10 Practices to Kill Pride". Gavin Ortlund serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California. He is the ...
01.09.2023 The Cure to Our Polarization and Outrage: Humility (Gavin Ortlund) In today's episode, Gavin Ortlund discusses humility and what it means for Christians to exhibit it in all areas of life. Pride is something everyone understands and has dealt with in life. However, are there still things we don't fully ...
01.04.2023 New Daily Devotional Podcasts for Men and Women Today, we are proud to give you today's episode from Crossway's new daily devotional podcast for men - Daily Strength. Daily Strength is a year-long devotional podcast that walks Christian men through Scripture passages that speak to their most pressing ...
01.02.2023 Recover the Lost Art of Bible Meditation in 2023 (David Mathis) When it comes to the Bible, we often think in terms of two levels, reading and studying. And both of those approaches to Scripture are good and important. However, there's a third approach to engaging with God's word that is ...
12.26.2022 12 Quick Questions about the Reliability of the Bible (Peter Williams) Have you ever struggled with believing in the reliability of the Bible? Ever wondered how Christians can be so sure about the text they have? In today's interview, Peter Williams responds to 12 frequently asked questions about the reliability of ...
12.19.2022 There's More to the Christmas Story Than You Think (Benjamin L. Gladd) Most Christians know that the Bible presents Jesus as Israel's Messiah and the fulfillment of many of the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament, and yet sometimes we don't know exactly how Jesus fulfilled these things or why it ...
12.12.2022 Marriage Questions about Sex, Submission, and In-Laws (Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn) Marriage is a wonderful gift given to us by God for our good, the good of our children, and ultimately the good of the world. And yet, despite this, marriage is hard and we often have questions. What's the ultimate ...
12.05.2022 D. A. Carson on His Life, Vision for Ministry, and Biggest Influences (D. A. Carson) For decades, D. A. Carson has been a pillar of Evangelical scholarship. He is a renowned Bible scholar and commentator who's written more books on the Bible and theology than most of us will ever read. D. A. Carson is ...
11.28.2022 Why Discernment Today Is So Needed Yet So Neglected (Tim Challies) Every day we're bombarded with messages and ideas that vie for our attention and acceptance. And with the internet and social media dominating so much of our lives, the need for spiritual discernment, the ability to rightly evaluate those ideas ...
11.21.2022 Our Pastors Are in Crisis, and You Can Help (Peter Orr) Do you pray for your pastor? What does it mean to fight for your pastor? In this interview, Peter Orr shares insights into the unique challenges and trials that pastors face, and what the church can do to support them. ...
11.14.2022 What Your Muslim Neighbor Misunderstands about Christianity (A. S. Ibrahim) Around the world, Muslims are coming to Christ more than ever before. However, many Christians know very little about their Muslim neighbors. What are their attitudes, their beliefs, and their worldview? What we fail to understand can lead to unfortunate ...
11.09.2022 10 Things You Should Know about Limited Atonement (Jonathan Gibson) Jonathan Gibson is an ordained minister in the International Presbyterian Church, United Kingdom, and associate professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He is a coeditor of and contributor to From Heaven He Came and Sought Her ...
11.07.2022 Is the Sabbath Still Relevant for Christians? (Guy Waters) Is the Sabbath relevant for Christians today? And if it is, what should that look like in our lives? How does the Sabbath relate to Sunday, the day that Christians have historically gathered together for corporate worship? In this episode, ...
10.31.2022 Growing as a Follower in a Culture Obsessed with Leadership (Joanne Jung and Richard Langer) Our world loves to talk about leadership. We host leadership conferences, write leadership books, and attend leadership training seminars. But what if we had a conversation about followership instead? What makes a good follower? Was Jesus ever a follower? What ...
10.31.2022 What Is Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit? (Fred Sanders) What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit? And why did Jesus call that sin unforgivable? Is the Holy Spirit a he or something else? Should we pray to the Holy Spirit by name or should we follow Jesus's ...
10.24.2022 Embracing Spiritual Authority in the Face of Pastoral Failure (David Mathis) Spiritual authority. In our world today, it's a fraught topic that evokes strong reactions from many different sides. What is it? Who has it? How is it supposed to work, and how should we respond when that authority is abused? ...
10.17.2022 How Can We Be Sure We Have the Right Bible? (John D. Meade & Peter J. Gurry) For millennia, Christians around the world have embraced the Bible to be the inspired, authoritative word of God given to his people for their salvation and spiritual nourishment. But where did we get this book that we hold in our ...
10.12.2022 10 Things You Should Know about Church Discipline (Jonathan Leeman) Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Jonathan Leeman entitled 10 Things You Should Know about Church Discipline. Jonathan Leeman is the author of Church Discipline: How the Church Protects the Name of ...

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