In today's episode, Kevin DeYoung shares the value of theology for Christians, touching on key doctrines, their practical implications, and their relevance in everyday Christian life. Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Semin…

In this episode, Lydia Brownback discusses the themes of and unpacks specific passages of the book of Ecclesiastes. Lydia Brownback is a regular speaker at conferences and events and is passionate about teaching God's word. She is also the author of several books including the Flourish Bible Study Series. The newest volume is 'Ecclesiastes: Finding…

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Dane Ortlund entitled "7 Tips for Loving 'Those' People in Your Church". Jamie Dunlop serves as an associate pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church. He is also the author of 'Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in Your Church'. Read the essay here. Comple…

In this episode, Jen Wilkin explores the concept of Christians being created in the image of God, discussing the theological importance and practical implications of reflecting God's character in daily life. Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, c…

In this episode, Jonathan Leeman explores how Christians can thoughtfully and biblically engage with politics and voting in our world today. Jonathan Leeman is the editorial director for 9Marks and cohost of the "Pastors’ Talk" podcast. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books and teaches at several seminaries. He is also the co-author of '…

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Dane Ortlund entitled "9 Wrong Ways to Read the Bible (And One Better Way)". Dane C. Ortlund serves as senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is also the author of 'Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete …

In today's episode, Christina Fox talks about helping children develop a strong sense of identity rooted in their understanding of God, rather than the shifting values of today's culture. Christina Fox works as the assistant director of alumni relations at Covenant College. She is also the author of 'Who Are You?: A Little Book about Your Big Ident…

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Nancy Guthrie entitled "10 Things You Should Know about the Book of Acts". 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 Work…

In today's episode, Doug O'Donnell discusses why liturgy is valuable for the lives of Christians. Douglas Sean O’Donnell is the senior vice president of Bible editorial at Crossway. He has pastored several churches, served as a professor, and authored or edited over twenty books, including 'Daily Liturgy Devotional: 40 Days of Worship and Prayer' f…

In this episode, Bible scholar Andrew Steinmann discusses biblical chronology and why it is important for Christians' understanding of Scripture. Andrew Steinmann holds a PhD in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan and served as a distinguished professor of theology and Hebrew at Concordia University in Chicago for over 20 years. He…

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Andrew Walker entitled "4 Issues Your Children Are Facing That You Never Had To". Andrew Walker is an associate professor of Christian ethics and public theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in the School of Theology. He is also the author of 'Wha…

In this episode, Paul Tripp discusses the profound impact of the daily exposure to the gospel on the lives of Christians. Paul David Tripp is a pastor, an award-winning author, and an international conference speaker. He has written numerous books, including the bestselling devotional 'New Morning Mercies'. His new devotional with Crossway is 'Ever…

In this episode, Sam Allberry explains the profound significance of the doctrine of union with Christ and its practical implications for Christians. Sam Allberry is the associate pastor at Immanuel Nashville. He is the author of various books, including 'One with My Lord: The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ' from Crossway. Read the full tr…

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Sharon James entitled "5 Ways the World Would Be Worse without Christianity". Sharon James works as social policy analyst for the Christian Institute, United Kingdom. She is also the author of 'Is Christianity Good for the World?' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this surv…

In this episode, Kevin Emmert discusses the significance of baptism and communion in shaping Christian identity. Kevin Emmert is an academic book editor at Crossway and the author of John Calvin and the Righteousness of Works. He is also the author of 'The Water and the Blood: How the Sacraments Shape Christian Identity' from Crossway. Read the ful…

In this episode, Erika Allen unpacks the complexities of forgiveness and why reflecting on the character of God is the greatest aid. Erika Allen is vice president of Bible resources for Crossway. She is also the author of several ESV prayer journals from Crossway including 'Forgiveness', 'Evangelism', 'Peace', and 'Wisdom'. Read the full transcript…

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Scott Klusendorf entitled "5 Myths About Abortion". Scott Klusendorf is the president of Life Training Institute, where he trains pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views. He is also the author of 'The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture' from Crossw…