Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Brian Rosner entitled "5 Reasons You Did Not and Cannot Reinvent Yourself."

Brian Rosner was the principal of Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, from 2012 to 2024, and now lectures in New Testament. He previously taught at the University of Aberdeen and Moore Theological College. Rosner is the author or editor of many books, including 'How to Find Yourself: Why Looking Inward Is Not the Answer' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Greg Gilbert talks about why a roadmap is so helpful when you are traveling through the Bible.

Greg Gilbert is the senior pastor at Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is also the author of over 900 notes throughout 'The One Story Bible: Tracing the Thread of Redemption Through God's Word' from Crossway.

❖ Listen to “15 Questions about Reading and Understanding the Bible" with Greg Gilbert:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Courtney Reissig encourages Christians that it is okay to admit that prayer is hard and offers practical steps to improve their prayer lives.

Courtney Reissig is a writer and teacher living in Little Rock, Arkansas. She has written for numerous Christian publications, including the Gospel Coalition and Christianity Today. She is also the author of 'Prayer' 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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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Sandra Peoples entitled "10 Things You Should Know About Disability Ministry."

Sandra Peoples is the disability ministry consultant for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and an adjunct professor for the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University, teaching classes in disability ministry. She is also the author of 'Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Brad Wetherell reminds believers that their union with Christ brings hope to every area of their lives.

Brad Wetherell is the senior pastor of the Orchard, a multisite church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Brad also serves on the steering committee of the Gospel Coalition’s Chicago regional chapter, which gathers pastors for encouragement, fellowship, and prayer. He is also the author of 'Saved to Sin No More: How Union with Christ Empowers a Life of Holiness' from Crossway.

❖ Listen to “Why Christianity Is Not Just about Being a Follower of Jesus" with Sam Allberry:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Cassie Achermann shares practical advice for Christians who want to fast.

Cassie Achermann is a copy editor and editorial project manager for the Gospel Coalition. She and her husband, Josh, live in Sydney, Australia, and belong to Merrylands Anglican Church. She is also the author of 'Fasting' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “Real Faithfulness Is the Kind No One Sees" with Glenna Marshall:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Andrew Davis entitled "How (and How Not) to Memorize Scripture."

Andrew Davis is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina, and the founder of Two Journeys Ministry. He is the author of several books, including 'How to Memorize Scripture for Life: From One Verse to Entire Books' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Matt Rhodes discusses how to reorient our thinking about persecution in global missions.

Matt Rhodes grew up in San Diego, California, and has lived in North Africa since 2011. He and his wife, Kim, serve as part of a church-planting team to a previously unengaged people group. He is also the author of 'Persecution in Missions: A Practical Theology' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Stephen Witmer walks through who George Herbert was, why his poetry is so valuable, and unpacks three of his favorites.

Stephen Witmer is the lead pastor of Pepperell Christian Fellowship in Pepperell, Massachusetts, a council member of the Gospel Coalition, and the cofounder of Small Town Summits. He is also the editor and contributor of 'In All Things Thee to See: A Devotional Guide to Selected Poems of George Herbert' from Crossway.

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In this special part 2 episode, Samuel James and Shane Morris answer more listener-submitted questions about how Christians should think about artificial intelligence.

Samuel James and Shane Morris are both acquisitions editors at Crossway. They are also both contributors to ⁠'Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age' ⁠from Crossway. Samuel James is also the author of ⁠'Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age.'⁠

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