The Crossway Podcast

Podcast: Prayer as an Invitation, Not an Obligation (John Onwuchekwa)

In this episode, John Onwuchekwa discusses how prayer can deepen our relationship with God instead of being a source of guilt.

Podcast: The Life and Legacy of J. I. Packer (Sam Storms)

Sam Storms reflects on Packer's remarkable life and ministry, including how Packer came to faith and the impact that his many books have had on generations of Christians.

Podcast: Help! I Can’t Find Someone to Disciple Me (Garrett Kell)

In this episode, Garrett Kell discusses why all Christians are called to be discipled and to disciple others.

Podcast: Answering Hard Questions about Predestination and Free Will (Andy Naselli)

Andy Naselli answers a few of the most common questions about the doctrine of predestination, including what the Bible really says about it and what impact this teaching may have on the idea of free will.

Podcast: How I Study the Bible (Lauren Chandler)

Lauren Chandler shares her Bible study and reading habits and how Scripture has impacted her personal life and work as a songwriter.

Podcast: The Rewarding Risks of Church Membership (Thabiti Anyabwile)

Thabiti Anyabwile reflects on the value and benefits of local church membership, showing what the Bible really teaches about the idea of formal membership.

Podcast: Distinguishing Christmas Tradition from Truth (Andreas Köstenberger)

Andreas Köstenberger explores how to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to the Christmas story, discussing the real date of Jesus's birth, the wise men and the star, and key Old Testament prophecies and allusions surrounding the incarnation.

Podcast: We're Thinking about Technology All Wrong (Tony Reinke)

Tony Reinke considers what the Bible has to say about human innovation and the things we create and why Christians are often so attracted to tech dystopianism, the future of AI, and more.

Podcast: Trauma, Pain, and Loss: A Doctor’s Story of Faith and Healing (Katie Butler)

Kathryn Butler discusses her work as a trauma surgeon working in the ICU, sharing what it was like to be inundated with life and death situations day in and day out.

Podcast: Help! I’m Afraid to Share My Faith (Isaac Adams)

Isaac Adams discusses the nature of evangelism and why we so often feel intimidated, unequipped, or unsure of how to even speak about the gospel to others in our lives.

Podcast: Confronting the Idols of Body Image, Sex, Abortion, and Motherhood (Jen Oshman)

Jen Oshman discusses the many empty promises that the culture of the modern world makes that run counter to the clear teaching of Scripture and God's good plan for us.

Podcast: How Reliable Is the New Testament? (Peter Williams)

Peter Williams, author of Can We Trust the Gospels? answers a crucial question: can we really trust the New Testament Gospels?

Podcast: Why Apologetics Is Easier Than You Think (Neil Shenvi)

Neil Shenvi talks about how every Christian can do apologetics and why we must not stop advocating for the truthfulness of Christianity—even in our post-truth age.

Podcast: A Better Way to Talk about the “Call to Ministry” (Bobby Jamieson)

Bobby Jamieson talks about his own path to church leadership, what role seminary played, and as well as what advice he'd give to those aspiring to be pastors.

Podcast: Jesus’s Birthday, the Exodus, and Other Bible Timeline Questions (Andrew Steinmann)

Andrew Steinmann discusses the timeline of the Bible, when key events actually happened, and why it all matters for our understanding of the Bible's message for us today.

Podcast: Why Union with Christ Is More Amazing Than You Think (Marcus Johnson)

What is the doctrine of union with Christ, and why is it so misunderstood today?

Podcast: Struggling to Pray? Start Here. (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung talks about our common struggle to pray and how the Lord's Prayer—the prayer that Jesus offered as a model for our prayers—can help us to pray to God day in and day out.

Podcast: The Dehumanizing Habits That Social Media Has Normalized (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp discusses how we as God’s people should think about the reactive culture in which we live and how to make sure we're not part of the problem.

Podcast: Sinclair Ferguson on Living a Life Worthy of the Gospel (Sinclair Ferguson)

Sinclair Ferguson walks through why living lives worthy of the gospel is a biblical exhortation that all Christians must take seriously and one that doesn't inevitably lead to the sin of legalism.

Podcast: How Confronting Death Helps Us Live (Matthew McCullough)

How can thinking and being really honest about the reality of death paradoxically free us to find hope and joy in God like never before?

Podcast: Asking God "Why" in the Midst of Suffering (Mark Talbot)

Is it okay to ask God why when suffering? What do you do when you go through profound suffering?

Podcast: The Good News About Not Being a Perfect Mom (Katie Faris)

Katie Faris discusses the false expectations put on moms and the true grace they can experience.

Podcast: Do Christians Need to Follow the Mosaic Law? (Frank Thielman)

What does the New Testament teach about how the Old Testament applies to Christians?

Podcast: The Life and Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Stephen Nichols)

Stephen Nichols discusses the remarkable life, tragic death, and enduring legacy of the German theologian and pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Podcast: Why Your Church Needs Plural Leadership (Dave Harvey)

Dave Harvey discusses why plural leadership—a team of elders—is so crucial for the health of a local church.

Podcast: Why Have So Many People Stopped Going to Church? (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp reflects on the importance of not just the universal church but the local gathered church, and he responds to many of the reasons that people stop going to church.

Podcast: God’s Work in the African Church (Conrad Mbewe)

Conrad Mbewe discusses what American Christians should know about the church in Africa, dispelling common misconceptions and sharing some of the big issues facing local congregations.

Podcast: Fighting for Faith in the Midst of Doubt (Glenna Marshall)

Glenna Marshall discusses how we should view our doubts about the Bible, the gospel, and God's love for us, and how our struggles with doubt should give way to a more resilient faith.

Podcast: Learning from the Church Fathers (Michael Haykin)

What can we learn from the early church fathers and how can early Christian creeds help us define our faith today?

Podcast: Snakes and Satan in the Story of Scripture (Andy Naselli)

Where do snakes and dragons appear in the story of Scripture and what part do they play in the history of Redemption?