The Crossway Podcast

Full Audiobook: How Can I Get More Out of My Bible Reading? by Jeremy Kimble

Today, we are pleased to share the entire audio of How Can I Get More Out of My Bible Reading? by Jeremy M. Kimble on The Crossway Podcast.

Full Audiobook: The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung

We are pleased to share the entire audio of The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung on The Crossway Podcast.

Full Audiobook: ‘The Expulsive Power of a New Affection’ by Thomas Chalmers

As a result of the fall, human feelings of love are often misplaced on the creation rather than the Creator. This classic work of the faith reorients our affections toward him.

Full Audiobook: ‘Why Should We Love the Local Church?’ by Dustin Benge

Today we’re pleased to share the full audio recording of Why Should We Love the Local Church? by Dustin Benge on The Crossway 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.

In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund

Join author Dane C. Ortlund for a 30-episode journey as he reflects on the riches of the psalms.

Podcast: 12 Key Tools for Bible Study (Lydia Brownback)

Lydia Brownback discusses 12 key tools for Bible study that all Christians can use—tools that will help us go deeper into the biblical text and understand the Bible’s life-giving message for ourselves.

Podcast: 12 Quick Questions about the Reliability of the Bible (Peter Williams)

Peter Williams answers tough questions about the reliability of the Bible, offering assurance to those who have ever felt like their trust in God's word has been shaken.

Podcast: 15 Questions about Reading and Understanding the Bible (Greg Gilbert)

Greg Gilbert answers common questions about reading the Bible such as: How do I get started with a consistent habit of Bible reading? When should I read it? How long? And what if I don’t understand something?

Podcast: 5 Attributes of God We Too Often Neglect (Mark Jones)

How should we understand God in his fullness—both near to us as our Father and yet above and beyond us as our Creator?

Podcast: 6 Objections to Studying Theology That Don't Hold Up (Jon Nielson)

Jon Nielson addresses six common objections to studying theology that he's heard over the years as a pastor, including that it's too impractical, too confusing, and too divisive.

Podcast: 6 Practical Principles for Increasing Your Productivity (Ana Ávila)

Ana Ávila emphasizes that we each have just the right amount of time to do what God wants us to do, walking through several key productivity principles that will help us manage our time wisely.

Podcast: 8 Questions to Ask Every Time You Open Your Bible (Matthew Harmon)

Questions we should ask when studying the Bible to help us get at the true meaning of Scripture, and how to apply it to our lives today.

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: A Brief Look at One of the Shortest Books in the Bible (Matt Harmon)

Matt Harmon walks through the book of Jude to explain its meaning and relevance for God’s people today and explains how the key themes of this short, confusing letter apply to us.

Podcast: A Christian Scientific Perspective on Evolution

Stephen Meyer discusses the controversial topic of theistic evolution and explains what the term does and doesn't mean.

Podcast: A Closer Look at One of the Most Famous Chapters of the Bible (David Gibson)

David Gibson unpacks the images in Psalm 23 that have become so familiar to us (maybe overfamiliar), showing us what it truly means when the psalm describes the Lord as our shepherd.

Podcast: A First Step toward Racial Reconciliation (Mark Vroegop)

How does the biblical practice of lament offer Christians from different backgrounds a common language for productive, God-honoring conversations about race?

Podcast: An Attribute of Jesus That You’ve Probably Never Noticed (Peter Williams)

Peter Williams uses the famous story of the prodigal son to unpack how Jesus was a genius in the way that he taught during his earthly ministry.

Podcast: An Overlooked Problem of Atheism (Mitch Stokes)

Mitch Stokes talks about the many problems with an atheistic worldview—including logical holes that skeptics often prefer to ignore.

Podcast: Answering Common Questions about Mental Illness (David Murray)

David Murray responds to questions regarding anxiety, depression, and other forms of mental illness and also offers advice on differentiating between normal feelings of sadness and something more serious.

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: A Realistic Approach to New Year’s Resolutions (David Murray)

David Murray talks about what it should look like to work hard to establish good habits while also relying on God’s grace and power.

Podcast: Are Angels and Demons Still Active Today?

What does the Bible really teach about angels, demons, and Satan, and what have we implicitly adopted from culture?

Podcast: Are Christians More Divided Now Than Ever? (Rhyne Putman)

How should Christians think about theological diversity and gracefully disagree within the body of Christ?

Podcast: Are Christians Obligated to Give 10%? (Sam Storms)

What does the Bible teaches about tithing? Are Christians still obligated to give 10% of their income today?

Podcast: Are We in a Loneliness Epidemic? (Lydia Brownback)

Lydia Brownback talks about her experience of the pandemic and how Christians can rally together and support one another in the wake of two years of social isolation, masks, and lockdowns.

Podcast: Are We Undervaluing the Lord’s Supper? (Tim Chester)

Do evangelical churches undervalue communion? What's the significance of the fact that Jesus gave us the physical elements of bread and wine?

Podcast: Are You an Evangelical, a Pharisee, or Both? (Michael Reeves)

Michael Reeves talks about the Pharisaism that all-too-often takes root in our churches, our homes, and, ultimately, our hearts, challenging us to see how the sins of pride and hypocrisy are an ever-present threat to us as God’s people.

Podcast: Are You Ashamed of Yourself? Jesus Isn't (Erik Raymond)

Erik Raymond talks about why nothing in our lives is a surprise to our Savior because Jesus’s heart is bent toward those who have an embarrassing history, feel far from God, or struggle with sin.

Podcast: Are You Aware of Your Own Blind Spots? (Collin Hansen)

What problems with our lives, priorities, and even theology do we not recognize? What would it look like to wake up to our own blind spots and to lovingly engage with those with whom we disagree?

Podcast: Are You Courageous or Cowardly? (Joe Rigney)

Joe Rigney discusses what it really means to have Christian courage. He explores why, contrary to common misconceptions, true courage isn’t the absence of fear but rather requires it.

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: A Trauma Surgeon’s Guide to Modern Medicine and the End of Life (Kathryn Butler, MD)

Kathryn Butler, MD shares from her experiences working as a trauma surgeon in an ICU and offers biblical wisdom for walking alongside loved ones at the end of life.

Podcast: Becoming Better or Going Deeper? How Real Change Happens (Dane Ortlund)

Dane Ortlund discusses why we, as children of God, can remain hopeful—even when our journey toward Christlikeness is painfully slow.

Podcast: Calvinism 101 (Kevin DeYoung)

What are the five points of Calvinism really about and how can we believe them, while maintaining gracious humility towards others who don't?

Podcast: Can Affectionless Faith Be Genuine? (John Piper)

John Piper discusses how he came to saving faith in Jesus and how his view of that faith has changed over the years.

Podcast: Can Christians Embrace God and Science? (Brad Sickler)

How can Christians embrace God and science? Must the two be separated?

Podcast: Can Christians Lose Their Salvation? (Dennis Johnson)

Dennis Johnson discusses Hebrews 6:4–6, one of the New Testament's most famous—and debated—warning passages.

Podcast: Can We Really Be Content? (Erik Raymond)

What does it look like to cultivate a spirit of contentment in a world that often seems dead set on helping us do just the opposite?

Podcast: Christianity Is Both Easier and Harder Than You Think (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung discusses the reasons we’re so hard on ourselves and what it looks like to truly embrace the freedom and joy of being beloved children of our heavenly Father.

Podcast: Christians, the LGBTQ Community, and the Call to Hospitality (Rosaria Butterfield)

Rosaria Butterfield encourages us to engage our LGBTQ neighbors for Christ, highlighting how God used the radically ordinary hospitality of Christians to draw her to himself.

Podcast: Common Misconceptions about Heaven (Ian Smith)

Ian Smith discusses what the New Heavens and New Earth will be like when Jesus returns.

Podcast: Common Misconceptions about the Trinity (Fred Sanders)

Fred Sanders explains why the doctrine of the Trinity is essential to the gospel, highlights why Trinitarian analogies are of limited value, and responds to the charge that three-in-one is inherently illogical.

Podcast: Complementarianism Is Not about Competency (John Piper)

John Piper discusses complementarianism, with both personal and practical implications, and how we should think about it in the #MeToo era.

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: Conservatives, Progressives, and the Pursuit of the Common Good (Andrew Walker and Robert George)

Dr. Robert P. George and Dr. Andrew Walker talk together about religious liberty, the common good, and the true heart of conservatism.

Podcast: Covenant Theology 101 (Guy Waters)

How do we understand the biblical covenants, and how can they help us to read Scripture rightly?

Podcast: C. S. Lewis on Truth, Beauty, and the Human Heart (Joe Rigney)

Joe Rigney explores the legacy of one of the most beloved Christian thinkers and writers of the 20th century.

Podcast: D. A. Carson on His Life, Vision for Ministry, and Biggest Influences (D. A. Carson)

D. A. Carson talks about his life and ministry, how God led him to the academy, the original vision behind the Gospel Coalition, and what it looks like to pursue simple faithfulness before God in his stage of life.

Podcast: Debunking Myths about Jesus (Stephen Wellum)

Stephen Wellum discusses myths and misconceptions about Jesus that obscure his true significance—for history and for our own lives.

Podcast: Delighting in the Ten Commandments (Jen Wilkin)

In this episode, Jen Wilkin discusses what's wrong with the way we often talk about the Law, along with some of the common dangers of legalism.

Podcast: Diagnosing the Heart of Anger (Christopher Ash)

Christopher Ash discusses why anger is such a powerful, dangerous emotion for the Christian, walking through some of the key Bible passages that address the topic.

Podcast: Disciplines of a Godly Man (Kent Hughes)

Kent Hughes discusses why discipline is so important for the life of a Christian man. He explains how discipline is actually aimed at freeing us to be the men that God called us to be.

Podcast: Disciplines of a Godly Woman (Barbara Hughes)

Barbara Hughes discusses why discipline is important for Christian women, highlighting her own struggle to cultivate a disciplined life over the years.

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: 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: Does God Choose Who Will Be Saved? (Robert Letham)

Robert Letham talks about predestination, God’s sovereignty, free will, how it all fits together, and how these doctrines are a great source of encouragement for the believer.

Podcast: Does It Matter What I Believe? (Samuel James)

Samuel James walks through a number of common misconceptions and fears that we often have when it comes to thinking about our theology, ultimately making the case that what you believe matters today and for eternity.

Podcast: Does Jesus Really Like Me? (Dane Ortlund)

What does Scripture say about God's disposition towards us as redeemed sinners? What does it mean that Jesus is "gentle and lowly in heart"?

Podcast: Does Your Heart Ache for More? (Amy DiMarcangelo)

Amy DiMarcangelo talks about how our many longings point us to Christ—the only person who understands our every need and offers us eternal joy in himself.

Podcast: Don't Despair, Jesus Can Rewrite Your Story (David Murray)

David Murray talks about why there’s more to our stories than what we can do or have done, and how, in Christ, our stories can become part of God’s story—a story full of hope, and beauty, and grace.

Podcast: Do You Know That Jesus Is Praying for You? (Joel Beeke)

Joel Beeke discusses the doctrine of Christ's ongoing intercession in heaven and why it's more important and spiritually edifying than you may realize.

Podcast: Do You See the Church as Lovely? (Dustin Benge)

Dustin Benge explains why the church—despite all her faults—is worth fighting for.

Podcast: Dragons, Absent Fathers, and Stories That Heal (Kathryn Butler)

Kathryn Butler talks about the power of stories to help our kids grasp and value the true story of God’s redemption and shares about how reading with her kids helped to carry her family through the pandemic.

Podcast: Embracing Spiritual Authority in the Face of Pastoral Failure (David Mathis)

David Mathis discusses the topic of spiritual authority—what it is, who has it, and how we should respond when that authority is abused.

Podcast: Enjoying Food, Sports, and the Rest of God’s Good Gifts (Joe Rigney)

Joe Rigney talks about the biblical command to love God and turn away from idols, and he discusses how to navigate the confusing task of being in the world but not of it.

Podcast: Faith, Family, and the Creative Life (Ruth Chou Simons)

Ruth Chou Simons discusses her life as an artist, sharing her passion for creating beautiful pieces of art that reflect the beauty of our Creator.

Podcast: Family Discipleship 101 (Adam Griffin)

What is family discipleship, and how can parents start discipling their kids?

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: God’s Sovereignty, Pastoral Burnout, and Racism (John Piper)

John Piper discusses God's sovereignty, pastoral burnout, and the sin of racism.

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: Gracefully Dealing with Doctrinal Disagreement (Gavin Ortlund)

What should Christians do when they disagree over doctrine?

Podcast: Growing as a Follower in a Culture Obsessed with Leadership (Richard Langer, Joanne Jung)

Richard Langer and Joanne Jung point out the prevalence of books, podcasts, and workshops on leadership and suggest that the contrasting idea of followership is where our focus should be.

Podcast: Habits for Better Bible Reading (Drew Hunter)

Drew Hunter discusses advice for Christians eager to reinvigorate, or maybe jumpstart for the first time, a consistent Bible-reading habit.

Podcast: Has Christianity Really Caused More Harm Than Good in the World? (Sharon James)

Sharon James makes the case that despite the many failings of many Christians over the centuries, Christianity has indeed been very good for the world.

Podcast: Have We Domesticated the Cross? (Jeremy Treat)

Jeremy Treat talks about how the doctrine of atonement is often misunderstood by believers and unbelievers alike and about the impact that it should make on our day to day lives as followers of Christ.

Podcast: Hear What God Has Truly Done with Your Sin (Sam Storms)

Sam Storms talks about how God deals with our sin, once and for all.

Podcast: Help! I Hate My Job (Jim Hamilton)

Jim Hamilton discusses what to do when you hate your job, offering encouragement for those frustrated in their work and explaining the difference between a job and a vocation.

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: Help! I’m Married to My Pastor

In this episode, Jani Ortlund discusses the joys and challenges of being a pastor's wife for nearly five decades.

Podcast: Help Jump-Start Your Journey through Scripture (Jonathan Pennington)

Jonathan Pennington details three helpful approaches to reading the Bible, and he also highlights the potholes that we so often run into as we engage with Scripture and how to avoid them.

Podcast: Help! My Christian Life Is a Mess (Lewis & Sarah Allen)

Lewis and Sarah Allen talk about the painful trials and unexpected disappointments in our lives as Christians and what we should do when our faith feels weak or our walk with Christ feels like a mess.

Podcast: Help! My Teen Is Struggling with Anxiety and Depression (David Murray)

Why is teen anxiety and depression on the rise, and what can parents do to help their children who are struggling?

Podcast: Honoring God in Singleness and Dating (Marshall Segal)

Marshall Segal discusses singleness and dating as a Christian, sharing some of his own story including his struggle with contentment as a single person.

Podcast: Hope for Weak People—the Message of 2 Corinthians (Dane Ortlund)

Dane Ortlund walks through a number of key doctrines and themes found in the book of 2 Corinthians and discusses what Paul’s thorn in the flesh might have been.

Podcast: How Ancient Liturgy Can Renew Your Walk with Jesus Today (Jonathan Gibson)

Jonathan Gibson talks about why liturgy can be such a powerful force for good in the life of the Christian when rightly understood and practiced.

Podcast: How Can We Be Sure We Have the Right Bible? (John D. Meade & Peter J. Gurry)

Bible scholars John D. Meade and Peter J. Gurry discuss the Bible—where we got it, what we know about the original manuscripts, and how the text was passed from generation to generation.

Podcast: How Can We Show God's Heart for the Widow? (Brian Croft)

Brian Croft discusses one area of church ministry that is too often neglected: the care of widows.

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: How Does Life Change If God Is Actually My Friend? (Mike McKinley)

Mike McKinley talks about what it means for us as Christians to be friends of God, about the friendship that Jesus had on earth, and about what it looks like for us to lean into our friendship with God.

Podcast: How Do I Discipline My Kids without Shaming Them? (Heather Nelson)

Heather Nelson talks about what it looks like to pursue shame-free parenting so that we might have joy-filled homes.

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: How Journaling Could Reinvigorate Your Prayer Life (Erika Allen)

Erika Allen talks about the struggles of consistent prayer, how journaling can help us with that, and what God really thinks about our baby steps towards him.

Podcast: How Old Creeds Speak to New Problems (Carl Trueman)

Carl Trueman explains how historic creeds and confessions of the church can help to shape God’s people living in a culture consumed with individualism and identity.

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: How Should Christians Navigate Political Disagreements among Friends? (Jonathan Leeman)

How should Christians think about political disagreements within the church and how much should politics be shared from the pulpit?

Podcast: How Should We Define the Gospel? (Greg Gilbert)

Greg Gilbert discusses why Christians so often struggle to clearly define a simple yet foundational concept: the gospel.

Podcast: How Should We Respond to Our Doubt? (Randy Newman)

Randy Newman explains that when we struggle with questions about our faith, we should view these not as roadblocks to faith but as natural twists and turns that accompany our lives as Christians.

Podcast: How the World Found Democracy—and Became Ex-Christian (Andrew Wilson)

Andrew Wilson explains why the idea of democracy was so transformative in the decades following the American Revolution and how industrialization changed the way people thought about the world.

Podcast: How to Become a Better Bible Reader (Phil Ryken)

What are the literary qualities of Scripture and why should we not just read the Bible for what it says, but for how it says it?

Podcast: How to Become Fluent in the Gospel (Jeff Vanderstelt)

What does it mean to be fluent in the gospel, and why is it an essential part of living as a disciple of Jesus?

Podcast: How to Create a Plan for Family Worship (David Murray)

Why and how should we implement a routine of family worship? What are the reasons it's hard for families to remain consistent and see fruit?

Podcast: How to Date Your Wife (Justin Buzzard)

Justin Buzzard offers advice for husbands eager to love and serve their wives on a daily basis.

Podcast: How to Do Family Worship During the Holidays (Don Whitney)

How can you help your family not lose sight of God and the gospel during the holidays and build in a rhythm of regularly worshiping him together?

Podcast: How to Endure Inexplicable Suffering (Eric Ortlund)

Eric Ortlund looks at the example of Job and how, as Christians, we should respond when we face the kind of suffering that Job did.

Podcast: How to Explain the Hypostatic Union to a Fifth Grader (Stephen Wellum)

Stephen Wellum explains where we see the hypostatic union taught in Scripture and highlights why all Christians would benefit from taking time to think carefully about Jesus being fully God and fully man.

Podcast: How to Find a New Church (Edward W. Klink III)

Mickey Klink talks about what you should look for in a new church, what factors should impact your decision, and what warning signs to be on the lookout for in your search.

Podcast: How to Have Hard Conversations with Those You Love (Caroline Newheiser and Cheryl Marshall)

Cheryl Marshall and Caroline Newheiser discuss how to have hard conversations with others that put the focus on what God has said, not their own opinions.

Podcast: How to Intentionally Disciple Your Kids (Lindsey Carlson)

Lindsey Carlson discusses what it looks like for parents to thoughtfully disciple teenagers during a pivotal point in their lives.

Podcast: How to Lament after Two Years of Loss (Mark Vroegop)

Mark Vroegop considers what it looks like to lament the COVID-19 pandemic—and how that lament can help us heal, both individually and as churches.

Podcast: How to Lead God-Glorifying Worship (Bob Kauflin)

Bob Kauflin discusses his work as a songwriter and worship leader, reflecting on his process for writing songs for the church.

Podcast: How to Plan Your Next Sermon Series (Tim Patrick)

How should a pastor plan a sermon series? Tim Patrick highlights his own process for conceptualizing, scheduling, and studying for a new series.

Podcast: How to Pursue Meaningful Mentoring Relationships (Melissa Kruger)

What are some core aspects that should be in place in every mentoring relationship, and how can we build relationships that actually help others follow Christ?

Podcast: How to Radically Pursue Justice While Living in the Suburbs (Amy DiMarcangelo)

Amy DiMarcangelo discusses how our lives can often look relatively comfortable, and she shares her own story of learning what it means to live sacrificially for God in the midst of everyday life.

Podcast: How to Read the Bible Every Day in 2020 (David Mathis)

David Mathis discusses how anyone can make Bible reading a habit in 2020, reflecting on the pros and cons of New Year's resolutions and offering practical advice on making a plan to read the Bible every day.

Podcast: How to Read the Old Testament in a Christ-Centered Way (Bryan Chapell)

The Old Testament can feel confusing and intimidating. In this episode, we hear from Bryan Chapell about how reading it with an eye on the gospel helps us understand it better.

Podcast: How to Respond to Common Arguments against Christianity (William Lane Craig)

William Lane Craig discusses how to respond to common arguments against Christianity that we often hear but may not know how to respond to.

Podcast: How to Study the Bible (Jen Wilkin)

In this episode of The Crossway Podcast, we chat with Jen Wilkin about the importance of developing a habit of Bible study in various seasons of life.

Podcast: How to Translate the New Testament (Peter Williams)

ESV Translation Oversight Committee member Dr. Peter Williams discusses many of the factors involved in translating the New Testament.

Podcast: How to Translate the Old Testament (Jack Collins)

ESV Translation Oversight Committee member Dr. Jack Collins discusses many of the factors involved in translating the Old Testament.

Podcast: How to Wait for Christmas in an Age of Instant Gratification (Jonathan Gibson)

Johnny Gibson discusses what it looks like to truly prepare our hearts for Christmas and talks about how and why the Advent season is meant to be a season of waiting.

Podcast: How Were the Books of the Bible Chosen? (Michael Kruger)

Michael Kruger walks us through the history of the canon and responds to common questions and misconceptions people tend to have related to our Bibles, how they were formed, and what it means for our faith.

Podcast: How You Can Jump-Start Your Bible Memorization in 2024 (Andrew Davis)

Andy Davis shares encouragement for every Christian to begin their journey of Bible memory—including practical advice on where to start and how long to spend on Bible memory each day.

Podcast: Hymns and the Joy of Singing (Kristyn Getty)

What are hymns, and how are they still relevant in a Christian's life today? What are the benefits of learning hymns and congregational singing?

Podcast: If You Don’t Catechize Your Kids, the World Will (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung talks about how Christians (parents and non-parents alike) can help children to trust Jesus, embrace the Bible, and love others—even those with whom we disagree.

Podcast: Inherent Dangers of the Information Age (Brett McCracken)

Brett McCracken discusses what it looks like to pursue true wisdom in a noisy and confused age.

Podcast: Inside Crossway’s Plan to Give Away One Million Bibles (Anthony Gosling and Randy Jahns)

Crossway’s Anthony Gosling and Randy Jahns discuss the One Million Bibles initiative and Crossway’s work to distribute Bibles all around the world.

Podcast: Is Christianity on the Decline? (Rebecca McLaughlin)

Secular culture often takes issue with various beliefs held by conservative Christians. In this episode, Rebecca McLaughlin responds to two of the most common.

Podcast: Is Evangelicalism out of Touch with Church History? (Gavin Ortlund)

Have Protestant Evangelicals lost our connection to church history? How can we embrace our heritage and appreciate how to learn from past Christians?

Podcast: Is Singleness Superior to Marriage? (Sam Allberry)

Culture often idolizes romance and intimacy. In this episode of The Crossway Podcast, Sam Allberry offers insight on the value and unique gifts of singleness.

Podcast: Is the Church Facing a Discipleship Crisis? (Ajith Fernando)

Has the church neglected one-on-one discipleship? Why should an emphasis on this kind of intensive discipleship be recaptured today?

Podcast: Is the Sabbath Still Relevant for Christians? (Guy Waters)

Guy Waters discusses God's original purpose for the Sabbath, how the idea of Sabbath rest recurs throughout the Old and New Testaments, and whether the Sabbath is relevant for Christians today.

Podcast: Is Your Soul Starved for Nourishment? (Kristen Wetherell)

Kristen Wetherell offers wisdom and encouragement to the Christian struggling with a lack of passion for God's Word, and she shares practical tips for establishing better Bible reading habits.

Podcast: I Want to Disciple My Kids but Don't Know Where to Start (Jared Kennedy)

Jared Kennedy talks about what it means to disciple your children and about the long-term impact that investment can have.

Podcast: John Piper Answers Common Questions about the Second Coming (John Piper)

John Piper makes the case that although questions about the second coming are important, there's an even more fundamental question that we all must ask ourselves: Am I truly longing for Christ's return?

Podcast: Knowing Your Heart and When (Not) to Follow It (Craig Troxel)

What's the difference between a Christian and secular understanding of the heart, what are the heart's spiritual functions, and how we can think about them in terms of our minds, desires, and will?

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: Learning to Love the Local Church (Megan Hill)

Why is the local church so important and essential for our spiritual growth as Christians—especially in the time of COVID-19?

Podcast: Making Sense of Transgenderism and the Sexual Revolution (Carl Trueman)

Why is our culture obsessed with gender identity and sexuality? Learn what history has to say about our modern times and how Christians can navigate this increasingly hostile issue.

Podcast: Marriage Questions about Sex, Submission, and In-Laws (Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn)

Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn share personal insight on a number of questions related to marriage, discussing topics like submission, relationships with family, and the ultimate purpose of marriage.

Podcast: Mind Your Own Conscience and Love Your Neighbor (Andy Naselli and J. D. Crowley)

Should always obey our conscience? What should we do when our conscience disagrees with another Christian’s, and how the conscience relates to objective right and wrong?

Podcast: Navigating Conflict in Marriage (Christopher Ash)

Christopher Ash shares biblical wisdom and practical advice for couples working through disagreements related to money, sex, and kids.

Podcast: Navigating Grief during the Holidays (Nancy Guthrie)

Nancy Guthrie discusses dealing with grief over the holidays and how God used suffering in her own life to teach her about his healing grace.

Podcast: On Apologetics: The Best of The Crossway Podcast

We are pleased to offer a selection of some of the best moments related to apologetics from the podcast over the past four years.

Podcast: Our Pastors Are in Crisis, and You Can Help (Peter Orr)

Peter Orr talks about why he thinks we're facing a pastoral crisis and what regular Christians can do to help stem the tide of pastoral burnout.

Podcast: Overcoming Me-Centered Discipleship (Jonathan Dodson)

Jonathan Dodson talks about what a gospel-centered approach to discipleship entails, highlighting the importance of transparency for everyone involved.

Podcast: Paralysis, Heartache, and Hymns of Hope (Joni Eareckson Tada)

Joni Eareckson Tada talks about how she has wrestled with the truth of God’s sovereignty over her life through the years and how she hangs on to the hope of heaven each and every day.

Podcast: Parenting in Light of the Gospel (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp shares how raising children often exposes the idols of our own hearts—and gives us the opportunity to rely on the power of Christ.

Podcast: Parents, Your Kids Will Love What You Love—So Love the Bible (William Osborne)

Rusty Osborne explains how he has sought to model a genuine love for God in front of his kids, and he offers advice on how to answer your kids when they say things like “the Bible is boring.”

Podcast: Positive Thinking ≠ Lasting Encouragement (Lindsey Carlson)

Lindsey Carlson talks about the discouragement we all face and where to turn for true encouragement that won’t let us down.

Podcast: Practicing Hospitality in a Pandemic (Rosaria Butterfield)

What does it look like to embrace the call on all Christians in a time where we're limited in unprecedented ways?

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: Preparing Our Kids for a Post-Christian World (Rebecca McLaughlin)

Rebecca McLaughlin discusses what it looks like for parents to prepare their teens for a life in a post-Christian world, reflectong on kids' propensity to ask hard questions and why that's a good thing,

Podcast: Q&A: A Bible Scholar Answers Your Questions about the Book of Revelation (Tom Schreiner)

New Testament scholar Tom Schreiner answers questions submitted by readers about the book of Revelation and surrounding topics.

Podcast: Q&A: Kristen Wetherell Answers Your Questions on How to Love the Bible More (Kristen Wetherell)

Kristen Wetherell answers questions from around the world about things like keeping your Bible reading time fresh and making time for God’s word as a busy parent.

Podcast: Race, Ethnicity, and the Bible (Steven Bryan)

Steven Bryan talks about how Christians should approach the various “collective identities” that bind—and divide—us in our world today.

Podcast: Reading the Psalms with Jesus in View (Dane Ortlund)

Dane Ortlund discusses how the psalms uniquely invite us into prayer and devotion, how they reflect the greatness of God, and how he cares for his people.

Podcast: Real Faithfulness Is the Kind No One Sees (Glenna Marshall)

Glenna Marshall talks about the life-changing practice of Scripture memory, the oft-given advice to give ourselves grace, and the importance of perseverance in the Christian life.

Podcast: Recover the Lost Art of Bible Meditation in 2023 (David Mathis)

David Mathis talks about the spiritual discipline of meditating on Scripture and why it has the power to lead us to renewed excitement, joy, and satisfaction when it comes to God's word.

Podcast: Remembering the “Seashells” Sermon 23 Years Later (John Piper)

John Piper shares what he was thinking as he walked onto the stage on May 20th, 2000 to deliver a message to over 30,000 young people and talks about the impact that sermon had on his ministry.

Podcast: Rethinking Multiservice and Multisite Church (Jonathan Leeman)

Do multiservice and multisite church models run counter to the pattern for the local church we see in the New Testament?

Podcast: Roe v. Wade Has Been Overturned. Now What? (Scott Klusendorf)

Scott Klusendorf talks about what the Supreme Court's ruling means for the pro-life cause and how it should impact how we, as Christians, seek to advocate for the lives of the unborn in our communities.

Podcast: Sexual Confusion, Cultural Lies, and Our Christian Witness (Rosaria Butterfield)

Rosaria Butterfield responds to many of the most common claims and arguments that we often hear related to gender and sexuality today. She also answers tough questions that many of us may encounter.

Podcast: Should Christians Fear God? (Michael Reeves)

What is the Bible getting at when it commands us to fear the Lord? Is it ever sinful to fear?

Podcast: Should Our Churches Be Political? (Alan Strange)

Alan Strange discusses the doctrine of the spirituality of the church—a doctrine focused on clearly defining the church’s central mission and mandate.

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: 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?

Podcast: Sourdough Starters, Daily Bread, and the Goodness of Jesus (Abigail Dodds)

A discussion with Abigail Dodds about what the mixture of flour, water, and yeast can teach us about God, the Bible, and what it really means to be satisfied by our Savior.

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: Surviving College with Your Faith Intact (Michael Kruger)

Michael Kruger discusses the top intellectual challenges to biblical Christianity many students will face on a secular campus.

Podcast: Teaching Your Kids the Real Meaning of Christmas (William Smith)

William Smith offers parents simple advice for viewing the holiday season as a special opportunity to point our kids’ hearts to their Savior.

Podcast: The Antidote to a Boring Prayer Life (Donald Whitney)

Donald Whitney talks about a simple, proven approach to prayer that has the potential to transform your spiritual life for the better.

Podcast: The Art Process behind ‘The Biggest Story Bible Storybook’ (Don Clark)

Don Clark discusses what appealed to him (and what scared him) about illustrating the stories of the Bible for The Biggest Story Bible Storybook.

Podcast: The Basics of Good Preaching (Doug O’Donnell)

Doug O’Donnell talks through common questions laypeople and pastors alike have about preaching and what makes for a good sermon.

Podcast: The Blessings and Burdens of Pastoral Ministry (Jeff Robinson)

What are the joys and hardships of doing ministry for the long-haul and what does it look like to be faithful in the midst of pastoral overwhelm and exhaustion?

Podcast: The Case for Abortion—and How to Refute It (Scott Klusendorf)

Scott Klusendorf offers pro-life training by actually making a compelling case for abortion so that he can teach us how to refute it through simple logic and reason.

Podcast: The Church's Leadership Crisis (Paul David Tripp)

What is the church's leadership crisis and what is the solution?

Podcast: The Cure to Our Polarization and Outrage: Humility (Gavin Ortlund)

Gavin Ortlund talks about misconceptions we often have about humility—that it corresponds to weakness or that it hides our abilities—and discusses how humility is so foundational for experiencing true joy in Christ.

Podcast: The Danger in Being a Self-Made Woman (Jen Oshman)

What does it look like to pursue real fulfillment in God, rather than in ourselves? And what's wrong with the self-obsessed, individualistic culture that dominates our world today?

Podcast: The Danger of Burnout and How to Avoid It (David Murray)

In this interview, David Murray discusses the all-too-common problem of burnout—its causes, warning signs, and effects . . . and how to avoid it.

Podcast: The Dark History of Abortion in America (Leah Savas)

Leah Savas talks about some of the forgotten history of abortion and about the efforts to protect unborn life in America that extend back over 300 years, even before the nation's founding.

Podcast: The Day I Lost My 3-Year-Old Son (Cameron Cole)

Cameron Cole talks about losing his three-year-old son and how that tragedy and all the suffering it entailed has ultimately strengthened his hope in God.

Podcast: The Death Penalty, Plea Bargaining, and Other Problems with the Criminal Justice System (Matt Martens)

Matt Martens sets forth a distinctly Christian vision of criminal justice, highlighting how the great commandment to love God and love our neighbor should inform our approach to both the victim and the accused.

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: The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls (Matthew Barrett)

Matthew Barrett sheds light on the meaning of justification by faith alone, explaining why it’s so central to the Christian faith, and he explores why the book of James says that we’re not justified by faith alone.

Podcast: The Dutch Philosopher/Poet/Politician/Journalist/Theologian You Should Know (James Eglinton)

James Eglinton introduces us to Herman Bavinck, explains his role in the neo-Calvinist movement in the Netherlands, and reflects on advice that Bavinck might offer us if he were alive today.

Podcast: The False Messages Facing Women Today (Lydia Brownback)

What messages are Christian women hearing and imbibing from culture, and what does the Bible have to say?

Podcast: The Fight against Porn Is a Fight for Justice (Ray Ortlund)

We are royalty created in God’s image for a great and noble purpose. This has the power to free us from the dehumanizing lies of the porn industry.

Podcast: The Freeing Reality that You Are Not Enough (Jen Wilkin)

Jen Wilkin discusses God-given limits as created beings, reflecting on why the common refrain that we should look inside ourselves for meaning and purpose is so misguided.

Podcast: The Gospel’s Global Advance (Tim Keesee)

Tim Keesee shares from his own experiences as a missions journalist about the reality of persecution and the best way to approach a short-term mission trip.

Podcast: The Graduation Speech You Won’t Hear This Year (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung argues that the last thing that God wants us to do is be true to ourselves, at least when it comes to our natural selves.

Podcast: The Greatest Act of Redemption in the Entire Old Testament (Ian Vaillancourt)

Ian Vaillancourt talks about why the story of the exodus is so central to the Old Testament as a whole and how the story of Israel's rescue from Egypt pointed forward to the coming of Christ in more ways than one.

Podcast: The Greatest Chapter in the Bible (Andy Naselli)

Andy Naselli talks about what he considers to be the greatest letter ever written: Romans 8.

Podcast: The Heart of the Abortion Debate (Scott Klusendorf)

Scott Klusendorf discusses abortion and the current state of the pro-life movement, highlighting the biggest mistakes pro-life people make and responding to common pro-choice arguments.

Podcast: The Human Need to Connect (Ed Welch)

Ed Welch discusses the human need for relationship, reflecting on the epidemic of loneliness in our world today, and offering advice for the person who feels God is distant.

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: The Life and Legacy of Elisabeth Elliot (Lucy S. R. Austen)

Lucy S. R. Austen shares insights into Elisabeth Elliot’s missionary work in Ecuador and how her writing in the years that followed impacted thousands of believers around the world.

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: The Life and Legacy of John Owen (Lee Gatiss)

Lee Gatiss walks us through the life and times of the prolific theologian John Owen, introducing us to the man, his works, and his legacy.

Podcast: The Life and Legacy of R. C. Sproul (Stephen Nichols)

Stephen Nichols discusses the fascinating life and ministry of the late R. C. Sproul reflecting on who he was in private and how his theological passions shaped his ministry.

Podcast: The Life and Mind of C. S. Lewis (Harry Lee Poe)

Learn fascinating details about the start of Lewis’s career, his personal faith, the relationships that would shape his world, and the books that would make his name world-renowned.

Podcast: The Making of the ESV Study Bible (Justin Taylor)

Today's episode is a conversation with Justin Taylor—Crossway’s book publisher and project manager for the ESV Study Bible when it was being created.

Podcast: The Man behind Calvinism (Derek Thomas)

Derek Thomas discusses John Calvin's enduring legacy, reflecting on the importance of predestination in hius theology and describing what it would have been like to have Calvin as your pastor.

Podcast: The Meaningful Work of Church Deacons (Matt Smethurst)

Matt Smethurst discusses the important role that deacons should play in the life of the local church.

Podcast: The Most Important Thing Our Churches Have Forgotten to Do (Paul Miller)

Paul Miller deepens our understanding of prayer by highlighting why we need to pray with one another if we really want to experience the full blessing of prayer.

Podcast: The NT Authors Quoted the OT Way More Than We Do (Greg Lanier)

In today's episode, Greg Lanier talks about the many ways that the Old Testament stands as an indispensable foundation for the New.

Podcast: The Power of Habitual Gratitude (Sam Crabtree)

Sam Crabtree explains why gratitude is actually more foundational to the Christian life than you probably think and offers practical advice for cultivating gratitude in the ups and downs of our everyday lives,

Podcast: The Problem with Modern Missions (Matt Rhodes)

Matt Rhodes considers what it should look like to pursue cross-cultural missions with a focus on long-term success and why the American church should be asking itself that very question today.

Podcast: The Puritans We Forgot (Jenny-Lyn de Klerk)

Jenny-Lyn de Klerk talks about why it’s worth exploring the lives and theological insights of Puritan women who have often been overlooked.

Podcast: There’s More to the Christmas Story Than You Think (Benjamin L. Gladd)

Benjamin Gladd talks about how the Gospel of Luke draws on the riches of the Old Testament to reveal truly amazing things about the identity of Jesus, Old Testament prophecy, and the real meaning of Christmas.

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: The Scoundrels of Scripture (Nancy Guthrie)

What can we learn from some of the less well-loved characters of Scripture? Why is Jesus's scandalous family tree good news for sinners like us?

Podcast: The Secret to Reaching the Next Generation (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung encourages youth leaders to remember that reaching the next generation will not be done through relevant pop culture references or harnessing the power of social media.

Podcast: The State of Women’s Ministry in the US (Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel)

Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel delve into the key questions and concerns that arise in women's ministry, touching on practical issues like how to get started and how to encourage discipleship.

Podcast: The Surprising Power of Lament (Mark Vroegop)

Mark Vroegop shares his family’s story of loss and grief, recounting how God used that experience to introduce him to the biblical concept of lament.

Podcast: The Truth about Satan and Demons (Iain Duguid)

What does the Bible really teaches us about the devil and how can we avoid overestimating or underestimating his impact on the world?

Podcast: The Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood (Katie Faris)

Katie Faris talks about the love, joy, and heartache of motherhood and how moms can experience God's comfort and grace in the midst of it all.

Podcast: The Unlikely Legacy of Jonathan Edwards (Dane Ortlund)

Dane Ortlund looks back on the life and theology of famed pastor-theologian, Jonathan Edwards, gleaning wisdom that we can learn from him nearly 300 years later.

Podcast: Thinking Biblically about Transgenderism (Denny Burk)

How should Christians think about transgenderism, and how should we talk to our kids about it? What does the Bible teach on gender and sexuality?

Podcast: Tips for Leading an Effective Bible Study (Lydia Brownback)

What does it look like to lead an effective Bible study? How can a leader keep the conversation on track and guide people to discover the treasures of God's Word?

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: Understanding the Presence of God (Ryan Lister)

What does the Bible say about the presence of God, and how does it relate the Christian life?

Podcast: Understanding the World of the Bible through Archaeology (David Chapman)

How can archaeology bolster our faith and enhance our understanding of the Bible?

Podcast: Using Stories to Help Kids Understand Right and Wrong (Betsy Childs Howard)

Why are stories such powerful tools for instilling deep, biblical truths in our kids? Are moral formation and the gospel of grace mutually exclusive?

Podcast: Verses That Changed My Life (John Piper)

John Piper reflects on key verses that have had a huge impact on his life and helped him grasp the connection between our joy and God’s glory.

Podcast: Was Jesus a Pacifist? (Tom Schreiner)

Did Jesus teach a form of pacifism? How should we square Jesus’s command to love our enemies with the way that God’s people were commanded to conquer their enemies?

Podcast: Wayne Grudem on His Life, Love of Theology, and Translating the Bible (Wayne Grudem)

Wayne Grudem talks about his life as a child and young adult, how he met his wife, and his journey to become one of the most influential American theologians of his generation.

Podcast: We're in a Strange New World. Now What? (Carl Trueman)

Carl Trueman explores the history of Western thought with the view of answering two simple questions. How did we get here? How should the church respond?

Podcast: Were the First Christians Socialists? (Greg Forster)

How should believers think about the global economy and what practical difference should our beliefs make in the way that we spend and live?

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: What an Old Controversy Teaches Us about Grace and Legalism (Sinclair Ferguson)

Sinclair Ferguson discusses the relevance of church history and divisive theological positions as we dig into a largely forgotten 18th-century Scottish debate about God’s grace and our works.

Podcast: What an Old Puritan Can Teach Us about the Holy Spirit (Andrew Ballitch)

Andrew Ballitch discusses John Owen’s writings about the Holy Spirit and insights into spiritual gifts, the illumination of Scripture, and how the Spirit indwells believers.

Podcast: What Do Protestant Evangelicals and Roman Catholics Disagree About? (Michael Reeves)

Michael Reeves discusses what the Protestant Reformation was really all about and whether or not is it still relevant today.

Podcast: What If I Don’t Feel Like Going to Church? (Gunner Gundersen)

What do we do when we just don't feel like gathering with God's people in corporate worship, and how has the pandemic affected us in this area?

Podcast: What Is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? (Fred Sanders)

In this episode, Fred Sanders answers questions about the Holy Spirit—What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit? Why did Jesus call that sin “unforgivable”?

Podcast: What Is the Mark of the Beast? (Thomas Schreiner)

Thomas Schreiner reflects on the best way to approach Revelation when studying it for the first time, and explains what the mark of the beast is really all about.

Podcast: What It Takes to Persevere as a Pastor (John MacArthur)

Seasoned pastor, John MacArthur, reflects on what it takes for a pastor to persevere through the challenges of a long and faithful ministry.

Podcast: What I Wish I Knew in Seminary after 30 Years in Ministry (Dave Harvey)

What can be learned in seminary and what can only be learned through years of experience in ministry? Hear from Dave Harvey about his own path to the pastorate.

Podcast: What Keeps You from Going to Church? (Jonathan Leeman)

Jonathan Leeman discusses the vital importance of in-person church fellowship, how we can and should prioritize involvement with the people of God in a local church—especially after a year like 2020.

Podcast: What Makes You Long for Heaven? (Cameron Cole)

Cameron Cole shares how God used the unexpected and tragic death of his firstborn son to dramatically shift his daily focus heavenward, revealing the joy-inducing power of an eternal mindset.

Podcast: What Pastors Can Learn from Richard Baxter (Tim Cooper)

Tim Cooper discusses the importance of Richard Baxter, a Puritan responsible for many key (if not misunderstood or difficult to read) treatises on church doctrine and the role of ministry.

Podcast: What Really Happened at Pentecost? (Patrick Schreiner)

Patrick Schreiner discusses the story of Pentecost—the account of the sending of the Holy Spirit to indwell God’s people in a new and powerful way.

Podcast: What's Happening to Evangelicalism? (Michael Reeves)

Michael Reeves discusses the term “evangelical,” the different ways it’s used in our culture today, and how we should respond to the cultural baggage often associated with the term.

Podcast: What’s Up with That Talking Snake? (Mitchell Chase)

Mitchell Chase walks us through the story of the fall from Genesis 3, showing how it connects to the whole of Scripture and highlighting key moments that we need to understand.

Podcast: What We Often Get Wrong about Our Emotions (J. Alasdair Groves)

In this episode, Alasdair Groves discusses what the Bible teaches about our emotions and how Christians should think about and deal with the full range of them.

Podcast: What You Believe about God's Sovereignty Matters for Real Life (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp discusses what the Bible actually teaches about the extent of God’s sovereignty, the purpose of evil and suffering, and the idea of free will.

Podcast: What Your Marriage Needs Most (Paul David Tripp)

Paul Tripp discusses how the gospel comes to bear on the day-to-day realities of marriage and why that’s more than just a platitude.

Podcast: What Your Muslim Neighbor Misunderstands about Christianity (A. S. Ibrahim)

A. S. Ibrahim talks about misconceptions that Muslims may have about Christianity and misconceptions that Christians may have about Islam which could even lead to ineffective evangelism.

Podcast: What Your Teenager Needs Most (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp offers practical advice and encouragement to parents seeking to raise their teenagers to know God and feel ready to go into the world.

Podcast: When Authority Fails to Reflect God’s Good Design (Jonathan Leeman)

Jonathan Leeman calls on anyone with some kind of authority to think carefully about how they're using that authority, encouraging them to embrace a posture of humility and repentance.

Podcast: When Churches Get Doctrine Right and Everything Else Wrong (Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry)

Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the connection between gospel doctrine and gospel culture and share what it looks like when a church is theologically careful but culturally sick.

Podcast: When Your Kid Needs a Friend (Trillia Newbell)

Trillia Newbell unpacks how God has designed all of us for friendship—both with one another and even more importantly, with himself.

Podcast: Where Is God in Suffering? (Ligon Duncan)

How can Christians can face profound life-changing suffering with their faith intact and find encouragement from God's word in the midst of a season of intense pain?

Podcast: Who’s in Charge of the Church? (Sam Emadi)

Sam Emadi breaks down the different leadership roles that Scripture outlines, explaining how God designed all of them to strengthen the body and glorify Christ.

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: Why Are We Apathetic about What Really Matters? (Uche Anizor)

Uche Anizor discusses seven deadly causes of spiritual apathy that we should all be on the lookout for and how to take steps back toward God when we realize we’re not doing well.

Podcast: Why Church History Matters (Justin Taylor)

Justin Taylor reflects on the immense importance of church history, highlighting why it’s important to make time for it alongside our study of the Bible.

Podcast: Why Did God Let Job Suffer? (Christopher Ash)

Christopher Ash discusses the story of Job and how God's goodness shines through suffering. He also explores the roles of Satan, the fall, and the cross of Jesus Christ in human suffering.

Podcast: Why Discernment Today Is So Needed Yet So Neglected (Tim Challies)

Tim Challies talks about what spiritual discernment actually looks like, why it's so important for the mature Christian, and how to cultivate it in our own lives.

Podcast: Why Every Christian Should Care about Adoption (Russell Moore)

Russell Moore shares his own family’s adoption journey, explaining why adoption is important for all Christians—even those who never actually adopt.

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: Why Is Making Decisions So Hard? (Aimee Joseph)

Aimee Joseph discusses why we struggle to make decisions, where God's will fits in to the topic, and how we can work on our efforts to make God-honoring choices in everyday life.

Podcast: Why Is Obeying God So Simple and Yet So Incredibly Hard? (David Gibson)

David Gibson talks about our struggle with obeying God's word and what that reveals about our sinful hearts, our theology, and our understanding of the Christian life.

Podcast: Why Is Our Culture So Obsessed with Identity? (Brian Rosner)

Brian Rosner talks about how our cultural obsession with identity impacts us as Christians and how we should think about that through the lens of the Bible.

Podcast: Why the Church Needs Spiritual Mothers (Susan Hunt)

Susan Hunt reflects back on decades spent working to nurture the practice of Christian mentoring and shares her personal experience of mentoring others and being mentored herself.

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: Why You Can't Put Jesus in a Box (Rebecca McLaughlin)

Rebecca McLaughlin discusses a number of unbiblical misconceptions that we may have about Jesus and offers encouragement for those with questions about who Jesus is.

Podcast: Why You Can’t Stop Looking at Your Phone (Samuel James)

Samuel James sets forth a distinctly Christian theology of technology, one that is profoundly realistic about its power, both for good and evil.

Podcast: Why You Probably Need a Digital Detox (Tony Reinke)

Tony Reinke reflects on how to do a digital detox, why we should be careful with our social media habits, and what the massive success of the new Avengers film can teach us about our media saturated world.

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 Your Job Has Meaning and Purpose . . . Even If You Don't Like It (Bryan Chapell)

Bryan Chapell talks about why the work you do day in and day out matters to God—probably more than you realize.

Podcast: Why Your Physical Body Matters to God (Sam Allberry)

Sam Allberry talks about the eternal significance of our physical bodies, how it relates to our identity, and why our bodies matter here and now.

Podcast: Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of the Book of Revelation (Nancy Guthrie)

Nancy Guthrie discusses why the book of Revelation is actually more accessible, more timely, and more encouraging than you probably know.

Podcast: Why You Shouldn't Feel Bad about Enjoying the World (Joe Rigney)

What does it look like to love God and enjoy this world? Are the two in contention with each other?

Podcast: Womanhood and the Bible (Abigail Dodds)

We need kindness and grace when discussing womanhood—even with those within the church. In this episode, Abigail Dodds offers wise, biblically based advice.

Podcast: Your Kids Are Already Theologians, So Give Them Good Theology (Kristen Wetherell)

Kristen Wetherell gives practical advice for teaching our children about important doctrines and offers encouragement to parents facing questions about theology that they're not sure how to answer.

Preview: A Special Excerpt from ‘R. C. Sproul’ by Stephen Nichols

A special one-hour excerpt from ‘R. C. Sproul: A Life’ by Stephen J. Nichols, focusing on the final days of Sproul’s life and the lasting legacy of his ministry.

Preview: ‘Be Thou My Vision’ by Jonathan Gibson

Today's episode is a special audio preview of Jonathan Gibson's new book, Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship.

Preview: ‘Demystifying Decision-Making’ by Aimee Joseph

We are pleased to offer a special preview of Aimee Joseph's new book, 'Demystifying Decision-Making: A Practical Guide.’

Preview: ‘Gospel People’ by Michael Reeves

We are pleased to offer a special preview of Michael Reeves’s new book, ‘Gospel People: A Call for Evangelical Integrity.’

Preview: R.C. Sproul: A Life by Stephen Nichols

Today, we are pleased to share a special hour-long audio preview of R. C. Sproul: A Life by Stephen J. Nichols, including the book's prologue and first chapter, on The Crossway Podcast.

Preview: ‘Strange New World’ by Carl Trueman

We are pleased to offer a special preview of Carl Trueman's new book, ‘Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution.’

Preview: Ten Words to Live By by Jen Wilkin

Today, we are pleased to share a special hour-long audio preview of Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands by Jen Wilkin.

Preview: ‘The Death of Porn’ by Ray Ortlund

Today, we are pleased to share a special hour-long audio preview of The Death of Porn by Ray Ortlund.

Preview: ‘The Dragon and the Stone’ by Kathryn Butler

We are pleased to offer a special preview of Kathryn Butler's new book, The Dragon and the Stone, the first book in The Dream Keeper Saga.

Preview: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman

Enjoy a special two-hour preview of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman on The Crossway Podcast.

Preview: What God Has to Say about Our Bodies by Sam Allberry

There’s a danger in focusing too much on the body. There’s also a danger in not valuing it enough.

Q&A: A Bible Translator Answers Your Questions about the ESV

A member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee answers listener questions about the ESV related to how translators work, the translation philosophy of the ESV, tricky passages, and more.

Q&A: Dane Ortlund Answers Your Questions about the Heart of Christ for Sinners

A couple of weeks ago, we asked readers to submit their questions for Dane Ortlund. Many of you sent in questions from around the world.

Q&A: Michael Reeves Answers Your Questions about Evangelicalism

Michael Reeves answers a number of questions from around the world about the topic of evangelicalism.

Q&A: Paul Tripp Answers Your Questions about Marriage

Paul Tripp answers questions from around the world about healthy communication, asking forgiveness, offering correction, and reigniting a sense of romance.

Q&A: Ray Ortlund Answers Your Questions about Porn and Pastoral Ministry

Ray Ortlund answers your questions about how pastors can cultivate churches where honesty about porn thrives and repentance abounds.

Share God’s Big Promise with Your Kids through this Free Audiobook

We are pleased to share the entire audio of The Promise by Jason Helopolous on The Crossway Podcast.