This is the second interview in a new Crossway Podcast mini-series called "Hymn Stories,"  where Matt interviews modern hymn writers and musicians about their hymns, all of which are featured in the brand new '⁠Sing! ⁠⁠Hymnal,⁠' published by Crossway in partnership with Getty Music.

Sandra McCracken is a GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter, hymn writer, and author based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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In this episode, Kristyn Getty shares why singing in the home is so vital to the lives of Christians.

Kristyn Getty is an author and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. Her voice is synonymous with hymns, having founded, along with her husband, Keith, the Getty Music Organization, which helps people learn the Bible through hymns to carry for life. She is particularly passionate about helping children and families learn their faith through song. Kristyn is the author of 'We Sing!: Teaching Kids to Praise God with Heart and Voice.'

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This is the first interview in a new Crossway Podcast mini-series called "Hymn Stories,"  where Matt interviews modern hymn writers and musicians about their hymns, all of which are featured in the brand new 'Sing! Hymnal,' published by Crossway in partnership with Getty Music.

Matt Boswell is an author, hymnwriter, the lead pastor of The Trails Church in North Texas, and the President of Doxology & Theology. Matt Papa is a singer, hymn writer, author, and worship leader.

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In this episode, John Piper shares why Christian hedonism is so essential in the lives of believers.

John Piper is the founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including 'Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Keith and Kristyn share the story behind the new 'Sing! Hymnal' from Crossway.

Keith and Kristyn are award-winning hymnwriters who co-cofounded the Getty Music organization. In partnership with Crossway, Keith and Kristyn worked with their team to create 'The Sing! Hymnal', which features nearly 500 of the best Christian hymns, past and present, specially curated and organized by the Getty Music Team.

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Cameron Cole entitled "An Open Letter to the Parent Who Has Lost a Child."

Cameron Cole is the founder of Rooted, a ministry dedicated to fostering gospel-centered student ministry. He is the author of 'Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Jay Sklar takes a fresh look at five classic stories from the book of Exodus.

Jay Sklar is a professor of Old Testament and vice president of academics at Covenant Theological Seminary. He is also the author of the Exodus portion for the 'ESV Expository Commentary: Genesis–Numbers' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “Delighting in the Ten Commandments” with Jen Wilkin:

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In this episode, Adam Griffin encourages parents to remember the freedom they have in Christ while they face all of the very real challenges of parenthood.

Adam Griffin is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas. He is also the author of 'Good News for Parents: How God Can Restore Our Joy and Relieve Our Burdens' from Crossway.

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Champ Thornton entitled "3 Misconceptions Parents Might Have About Their Children’s Salvation."

Champ Thornton is the director of children and family resources at Crossway and the author of numerous books for kids and families. He is also the author of '10 Questions About Salvation: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families' from Crossway.

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In this episode, Portia Collins shares how her life was transformed by God and the study of Scripture.

Portia Collins is a Bible teacher and the founder of She Shall Be Called, a nonprofit women’s ministry focused on Bible literacy. She is also the author of 'Finding Freedom in Christ: An 8-Week Study of Galatians' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “How to Study the Bible” with Jen Wilkin:

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