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The Gospel Coalition Podcast features keynote and breakout sessions from our national, regional, and women's conferences. We exist to equip the next generation of believers, pastors, and church leaders to shape life and ministry around the gospel.
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In this special episode of TGC Podcast, Collin Hansen, Jen Wilkin, Kori Porter, and Michael Kruger discuss the vital partnership between men and women in ministry, and the historical and biblical importance of women's contributions to the church. They advocate for visible female leadership, the value of gender-specific spaces for discipleship, and creative ways to foster healthy male-female collaboration in church life and ministry. They discuss:Historical perspectives on women in ministryHealthy family structures and a complementarian viewEmbodied church mothers and the influence of virtual spaces Gender-specific spaces and their valueChallenges and solutions in shepherding women Positive examples of men and women working together
The study of the grand narrative of Scripture isn't just an intellectual exercise; it's a transformative one. In this roundtable discussion, Kendra Dahl sits down with biblical theology experts Ben Gladd, Courtney Doctor, and Elizabeth Woodson to discuss how a Christ-centered understanding of Scripture illuminates our study of theology and our lives as Christians.They discuss:How discovering biblical theology impacted their livesHow the storyline of Scripture underpins theological categoriesThe importance of recognizing allusions to the Old Testament throughout the New TestamentRecommended resources for further study of the Bible's overarching narrativeMentioned on the Show:From Garden to Glory: How Understanding God's Story Changes Yours, Courtney DoctorFrom Beginning to Forever: A Study of the Grand Narrative of Scripture, Elizabeth WoodsonThe Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament, G. K. Beale and Benjamin L. GladdFrom Adam to Israel: A Biblical Theology of the People of God, Benjamin L. GladdDictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, G. K. Beale, Benjamin L. Gladd, Andrew David NaselliEven Better Than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible's Story Changes Everything about Your Story, Nancy GuthrieFar as the Curse Is Found: The Covenant Story of Redemption, Michael D. Williams
In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 National Conference, a panel featuring Vincent Bacote, Steve DeWitt, John Dickson, and Phil Ryken considers how race, sex, politics, and social media are tearing evangelical communities apart. They reflect on what pastors, teachers, and other Christian leaders can do to restore true Christian fellowship and empower effective gospel witness that is faithful to Scripture and relevant to culture.They discuss:Challenges in the evangelical churchThe church's reputation and loyaltyWhat it means to live in a post-Christian societyThe need for pastoral resilienceThe term "evangelical" and its usefulness in the broader worldEducational decisions for Christian familiesPolitical emphasis in the church and the need for discernment
We live in a world increasingly marked by accusation and anger, and our churches are called to be places where the love of Christ is not just a theological tenet but a felt reality. In this session from TGC's 2023 National Conference, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss how, with God’s help, our churches can be marked by honesty, safety, and renewal.They discuss: The need for gospel cultureThe role of love in gospel credibility"You're Not Crazy" book and its purposeHonesty and honoring in gospel cultureThe beauty and blessing of human relationships in gospel cultureA vision for gospel culture in churchesListen to the You're Not Crazy podcast from The Gospel Coalition.
The allure of worldly comforts can lead us away from our true security. In this breakout session from TGC23, Dr. G. K. Beale expounds on Revelation 18, illustrating the importance of obeying God's command to leave behind earthly comfort and security. Pointing out how Babylon in Revelation represents the world's sin and self-reliance, Beale urges believers to detach from the fleeting materialism of "Babylon" and place their trust solely in Christ. By identifying with Christ’s death and resurrection, believers can escape judgment and anticipate the final resurrection into the new creation with hope, to the glory of God. 
In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 conference, Scott Swain demonstrates how understanding the Trinity equips us to grasp the biblical themes of salvation, particularly in the context of Exodus. He argues that the Trinity is central to God's self-revelation and covenant relationship with Israel, tracing promises from Abraham through to the Exodus. Swain also highlights the presence and role of the Holy Spirit in both the Old and New Testaments, linking the first Exodus to the hope of a second, the fulfillment of salvation in Christ. Swain connects the concept of the Trinity to themes of covenant, redemption, and the mystery of marriage, illustrating how these aspects unite creation, salvation, and consummation through Christ.
In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 conference, Vance Pitman shares about his call to church planting, reflecting on the New Testament church as a model for kingdom-oriented mission today.After Pitman's talk, he and a panel—Félix Cabrera, Matt Carter, Doug Logan Jr., and Tony Merida—discuss the challenges and strategies of planting churches in diverse urban contexts, with a focus on multiplying disciples and reaching 1 percent of North America with the gospel. They highlight the need for churches to reflect their communities, prioritize prayer, and equip believers for ministry.
Trevin Wax explores the challenges of spreading the gospel in a culture of expressive individualism.His talk is followed by a discussion with Dean Inserra and Christine Hoover. The panel discusses the effects of expressive individualism on North American culture, emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel to address feelings of inadequacy and shame. They highlight the rise of personalized pseudo-religions and stress the importance of local church engagement and deep relationships in ministry. Regardless of the prevailing culture, the gospel has the power to fulfill people's deepest longings.
Clark Fobes highlights the importance of understanding diversity and cultural context when reaching Gen Z with the gospel, noting how social media has influenced a shift from guilt-innocence to honor-shame paradigms. He encourages churches to equip parents and youth pastors to navigate these changes and to provide a sense of belonging rooted in the gospel.After Fobes's message, a panel discusses prioritizing family ministry, integrating intergenerational discipleship, supporting a variety of family structures and leveraging existing church resources.Episode Resources: Family Discipleship Curriculum and Courses from Rooted MinistryRooted Ministry resources 
Family discipleship is essential for lifelong faith. In this breakout session from TGC23, Cameron Cole teaches from Ephesians 3:11–16, challenging parents to embrace their central role in their children's spiritual formation.Formative Christian practices like prayer, Bible reading, and spiritual conversations are crucial, and parents should prioritize their own spiritual growth as they actively participate in church life and discuss the gospel with their children regularly. The local church has a role to play as they equip parents through resources like video courses and Bible studies, promoting family discipleship as essential for lifelong faith.Cole ends by encouraging parents that our confidence and rest are ultimately found in the Spirit's work.
Discipleship is essential for the spiritual growth of the next generation. In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 conference, Terrence Shay emphasizes the distinct roles of home and church in disciple making, with parents as primary disciple makers and the church providing a supportive community.As we seek to effectively nurture children's spiritual development, especially in a post-pandemic culture, may the church equip and support parents with resources and a community to aid their children's spiritual growth and love for Christ.
While Scripture calls Christian leaders to be gentle, kind shepherds, there continue to be cases of pastors who dominate their flocks with a heavy hand. How should we understand this issue of “spiritual abuse”? How big of a problem is it? In this breakout session at TGC23, Mike Kruger explores the definition of spiritual abuse, how it’s often misunderstood, and what steps churches can take to address it.
Fight Good Fights

Fight Good Fights

2024-07-1252:32

Unity matters. Christ prayed his church would be marked by it. Yet disunity among Christians abounds, and it’s not always civil in tone. With the Bible’s clear admonitions about foolish controversies and quarreling, how can we know when a fight is worth having? Jen Wilkin offers a framework for diagnosing how to pick your battles and how to conduct yourself when a battle is worth the fight.
A strong theological foundation plays a vital role in encouraging and sustaining hope. In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 conference, Ligon Duncan, Nancy Guthrie, Leigh Swanson, and Melissa Kruger provide practical advice and encouragement for pastors, elders, women’s ministry leaders, and others who desire to start and sustain biblically faithful and theologically rich women’s ministries in their congregations.
The year 1776 remade the world. In one extraordinary year, a combination of books, ships, machines, inventions, paintings, and declarations created a new cultural landscape that we could characterize as WEIRDER: Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic, Ex-Christian, and Romantic.In this breakout session from TGC23, Andrew Wilson teaches how these different transformations came together to shape our world—how the church of 1776 responded and what we can learn from them.Read Andrew Wilson's book, Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West. 
Rebecca McLaughlin expands on five key points for how to give a memorable address, including using metaphors and sharing stories to engage your audience. She joins Melissa Kruger, Jen Wilkin, Courtney Doctor, and Elizabeth Woodson to discuss their journeys into Bible teaching. The women highlight the importance of preparation and how to use gifts in the church. They encourage humility and integrating apologetics in women's ministry to address contemporary issues.Watch the Q&A that follows the panel discussion!
Jen Wilkin explores God's gifts in women to lead, teach the Bible, and create spaces for others to thrive.After her talk, Wilkin joins Melissa Kruger, Rebecca McLaughlin, Courtney Doctor, and Elizabeth Woodson to discuss women's contributions to the church, the importance of sibling relationships within God's family, and overcoming opposition in ministry. The panelists encourage and equip women with tools to prepare for these callings and persevere through challenges.
Even those who live by faith experience doubt, but it doesn't have to end your faith. Drawing from years of guiding Christians through doubt and disillusionment, Joshua Chatraw combines pastoral care and intellectual rigor to address the emotional journey of doubt, offering a new perspective on living a life of faith alongside it. In this breakout session from TGC23, Chatraw and Jack Carson discuss these themes based on their book, Surprised by Doubt. 
How to Hope in Hard Times

How to Hope in Hard Times

2024-05-3101:49:17

James Anderson opens this two-part breakout session by sharing how to cultivate a biblically formed understanding of our present cultural realities and maintain confidence and hope when we might otherwise be tempted to despair. Ligon Duncan and Nancy Guthrie follow with a discussion of theological foundations and pastoral approaches for helping one another walk through suffering.The session covershow suffering can shape faith and trust in God's goodness,how to cope with suffering and anger toward God, andhow to find comfort from God's Word in times of tribulation.As we cling to biblical truth for our circumstances and rest in the hope of the resurrection, God can work in our suffering to deepen our faith and teach us to depend on him.
In this breakout session from TGC23, Dan Doriani addresses the real concern of churches devastated by bullying, immorality, and narcissism at the hands of pastors. But he also addresses the challenges facing pastors as they endure disapproval, opposition, foot-dragging, sabotage, and whisper campaigns.He challenges pastors to cultivate humility, seek God's wisdom and mercy, and embrace servanthood while fostering appropriate confidence and resilience in their calling to pastoral ministry.
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Emma Mann

wonderful encouragement and challenge

Dec 16th
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Jonathon Barberio

I wish more people would call out false teachers like he did. it's not your creating us and them mentality, it's to protect people being led astray by them.

Aug 26th
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Scott Mericle

What a great way to weave scripture through the phases and trials of life!

Aug 22nd
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Thomas Daykin

compassion and capacity

Mar 3rd
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Tim Reed

Great message!

Nov 16th
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Robin Laber

What a powerful and encouraging message! Thank you.

Oct 11th
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Becca Tillotson

The most beautiful treatment of this subject I've heard! Will be going to their website and downloading so I can keep it and listen again.

Sep 10th
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Stu Cook

Thank you for your insightful discussion today. This is indeed a messy situation for the church to be in and we need to be more vocal about these errant preaching methods. The world thinks that it has no need for the (g)ospel but that is because, for too long, it has been shown such a diluted version of the faith found in real Christianity. The world needs the REAL Gospel and those who are part of it to stand up and be heard. Stand up and be heard. For the sake of those who are being deceived by these false teachers.

Aug 27th
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David Gomez

One of the most profound messages on Christianity and is surrounding cultures. Love it!

Jul 4th
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Ian Tully

I’m all for passion but when screaming + doctrine teaching can get burdensome to listen to too quickly.

May 3rd
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Emma Mann

very useful and very motivating talk about evangelism in a more natural, not in-your-face way

Mar 22nd
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Ryan Stephens

awesome episode

Jan 3rd
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Amy Rotschopf

where is the rest of this podcast?? it cuts out :(

Dec 6th
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Heidi Hendrickson Brons-Aasen

I loved this message!! Addicted to our self... that hits home a little too much for me. God's speaking truth through you!!

Oct 22nd
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Justin Whelchel

needed to hear this.

Oct 15th
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Marcell Bakos

Isn't this guy an atheist?

Sep 25th
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Emma Mann

very good podcast. very challenging and thought provoking

May 24th
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Ryan Stephens

Very interesting and enlightening

Jan 23rd
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Emma Mann

amazing and very challenging

Jan 19th
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Stephan Holmes, Sr

Thank you for boldly speaking on this matter 👏👐

Aug 14th
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