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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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In this episode, Doug O'Donnell walks through three parables and explains the principles Christians can use to understand these stories of Jesus. Doug O'Donnell is the senior vice president of Bible and church resources editorial at Crossway and is a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee and a Senior Fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians. He is also the author of 'The Parables of Jesus: A 12-Week Study' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “An Attribute of Jesus That You’ve Probably Never Noticed” with Peter Williams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Brett McCracken entitled "Unpacking 'You Do You'." Brett McCracken is a senior editor for the Gospel Coalition and the author of 'The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
In this episode, Hans Mudueme unpacks the warfare narrative between science and faith. Hans Madueme is a professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and an editorial board member for Themelios. He is also the author of 'Does Science Make God Irrelevant?' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Has Christianity Really Caused More Harm Than Good in the World?” with Sharon James: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.
In this episode, Champ Thornton offers wisdom to parents on how to handle the tough questions kids ask regarding 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “If You Don’t Catechize Your Kids, the World Will” with Kevin DeYoung: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the sh
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Doug O'Donnell entitled "5 Things We Know About Christ’s Second Coming." Douglas O’Donnell is the senior vice president of Bible editorial at Crossway. Over the past twenty-five years, he has helped train people around the world to read and teach the Bible clearly. He is also the author of 'Expository Reflections on the Gospels, Volume 3: Mark' from Crossway. ⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
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 Christ's second coming. Check out the interviews featured in the episode below: ❖ What Is the Mark of the Beast? (Thomas Schreiner) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ John Piper Answers Common Questions about the Second Coming (John Piper) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of the Book of Revelation (Nancy Guthrie) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ Q&A: A Bible Scholar Answers Your Questions about the Book of Revelation (Tom Schreiner) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ What Makes You Long for Heaven? (Cameron Cole) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ Authors featured in this episode: ❖ Thomas Schreiner is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and associate dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'The Joy of Hearing: A Theology of the Book of Revelation' from Crossway. ❖ 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 'Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ' from Crossway. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books, including 'Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation' from Crossway. ❖ Cameron Cole is the founder of Rooted, a ministry dedicated to fostering gospel-centered student ministry. He is the author of 'Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth' from Crossway. ⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠ Previous compilation episodes: ❖ On Marriage: The Best of ‘The Crossway Podcast’ | Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ On Apologetics: The Best of ‘The Crossway Podcast’ | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!
In this episode, Matt McCullough shares why the promise of heaven is an incredible gift for Christians today. Matt McCullough is the pastor of Edgefield Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and the author of 'Remember Heaven: Meditations on the World to Come for Life in the Meantime' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “How Confronting Death Helps Us Live” with Matt McCullough: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Sam Allberry entitled "5 Myths about Body Image." Sam Allberry is the associate pastor at Immanuel Nashville. He is the author of various books, including '⁠What God Has to Say about Our Bodies: How the Gospel Is Good News for Our Physical Selves⁠' from Crossway. ⁠Read the essay here.⁠ ⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠ If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
In this episode, Drew Martin walks us through the life of theologian Francis Grimké, from his enslavement to his life as a minister during the Civil Rights Movement. Drew Martin is an associate professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. He has served several churches as a pastor and as a church planter, and is the author of "Grimké on the Christian Life: Christian Vitality for the Church and World" from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “The Unlikely Legacy of Jonathan Edwards” with Dane Ortlund: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!
In this episode, Colleen Searcy walks through the stories of seven lesser-known women in Scripture. Colleen D. Searcy is a Bible teacher, speaker, and creator of the Meet Me in the Bible study series. She is on staff at the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, and leads workshops for churches across the country. ⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Delighting in the Ten Commandments” with Jen Wilkin: ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Matt Smethurst entitled "The Most Powerful Message Tim Keller Ever Preached." Matt Smethurst is the lead pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. He is the author of several books, including '⁠⁠Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel⁠⁠' from Crossway. ⁠Read the essay here.⁠ ⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠ If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
In this episode, Matt Smethurst shares about Tim Keller's lasting impact and what Christians can still learn from his life and messages. Matt Smethurst is the lead pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. He is the author of several books, including 'Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel' from Crossway. ⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “The Life and Legacy of J. I. Packer” with Sam Storms: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!
In this episode, Matthew Bingham shares why habits of spiritual formation are so important for the Christian faith by looking at the lives of the Puritans. Matthew C. Bingham is vice president of academic affairs and associate professor of church history at Phoenix Seminary in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is also the author of 'A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation' from Crossway. ⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Disciplines of a Godly Man” with Kent Hughes: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!
Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Kevin Emmert entitled "Why Do We Get Baptized One Time but Take Communion Many Times?" Kevin Emmert is an academic book editor at Crossway and the author of 'The Water and the Blood: How the Sacraments Shape Christian Identity' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
In this episode, Katie Faris encourages moms to take comfort in God's attributes. Katie Faris is the author of 'Every Hour I Need You: 30 Meditations for Moms on the Character of God' from Crossway. ⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠ ❖ Listen to “The Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood” with Katie Faris: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!
In this episode, Kristen Wetherell discusses the importance of helping young girls find their identity and self-worth in God rather than culture. Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of several books, including 'What Makes You Beautiful: 20 Daily Devotions for Girls' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Your Kids Are Already Theologians, So Give Them Good Theology” with Kristen Wetherell: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Lydia Brownback entitled "If I Believe Jesus Has Forgiven My Sins, Why Do I Still Feel Guilty?". Lydia Brownback is a regular speaker at conferences and events. She is also the author of several books, including 'Flourish: How the Love of Christ Frees Us from Self-Focus' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
In this episode, Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa discuss how our phone addictions impact our spiritual lives. Brett McCracken is a senior editor, and Ivan Mesa is the editorial director at the Gospel Coalition. Together, they edited 'Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Why You Can’t Stop Looking at Your Phone” with Samuel James: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
In this episode, David Gibson discusses the surprising clarity that Ecclesiastes brings to our lives. David Gibson is minister of Trinity Church in Aberdeen, Scotland. He is also the author of 'Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “A Closer Look at One of the Most Famous Chapters of the Bible” with David Gibson: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Katie Faris entitled "The Secret of Contentment in Motherhood". Katie Faris is a contributing writer to several blogs including the Gospel Coalition and the Focused Pastor. She is also the author of 'God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
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Christy Barlow

Such a beautiful Biblical perspective of marriage.

Oct 12th
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Scott Kelley

excellent!

May 10th
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I am Stellar

Amazing podcast, the host has an amazing voice...And I'm already subscribed!

May 4th
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Scott Mericle

Great episode!!!

Aug 6th
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Jonathan McGeachen

This sounds like a book I'd like to listen to.

Mar 22nd
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Alex Juarez

The unclean, the clean, and the holy, gradations in the OT of closeness to God.

Jul 2nd
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Robert Charles

Does not download

May 15th
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Robert Jackson

Love this! great podcast talking about what we are for first and foremost as believers in Christ. we stand on something great than economic systems. I love this!

Jan 21st
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Robert Jackson

Love this episode! Such a practical way to review what we stand on and what we stand for above all else!

Jan 21st
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Scott Mericle

Really great episode... appreciate all of the excellent topics and interviews on the crossway podcast!

Jan 15th
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Lionel Kékéndi

This was very edifying! 🙏🙏

Sep 24th
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Akos Balogh

This is a brilliant discussion. Thank you!

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