The Crossway Podcast

This is The Crossway Podcast, a show where we sit down with authors each week for thoughtful interviews about the Bible, theology, church history, and the Christian life.

Religion & Spirituality
Christianity
Books
276
The Blessings and Burdens of Pastoral Ministry ...
Jeff Robinson discusses the unique blessings and burdens of pastoral ministry. He reflects on the challenging seasons in ministry from his own life, seasons when he contemplated leaving the pastorate altogether, highlights the importance of transparency a
41 min
277
How Confronting Death Helps Us Live (Matt McCul...
Matthew McCullough discusses how thinking and being really honest about the reality of death can paradoxically free us to find hope and joy in God like never before. He reflects on our culture's strategies to avoid death at all costs, highlights how COVID
42 min
278
The Life and Legacy of J. I. Packer (Sam Storms)
In this special episode, we want to remember J. I. Packer, who went home to be with the Lord yesterday.
45 min
279
Help! My Teen Is Struggling with Anxiety and De...
David Murray discusses how parents can help teens who struggle with anxiety and depression. He reflects on the dramatic rise in teen anxiety and depression in the U.S. over the last few years, offers guidance for thinking through the different potential c
40 min
280
Learning from the Church Fathers (Michael Haykin)
Michael Haykin discusses what we can learn from the early church fathers today. He reflects on what we should make of the early church's allegorical reading of the Bible, the value of early Christian creeds for helping to define our faith today, and where
30 min
281
What If I Don't Feel Like Going to Church? (Gun...
Gunner Gundersen discusses what to do when you just don't feel like going to church. He explains why that might be the most important time to lean into corporate worship with other Christians, reflects on the hard work of bringing our emotions and affecti
36 min
282
Thinking Biblically about Transgenderism (Denny...
Denny Burk discusses how Christians should think about transgenderism. He walks through the Bible's countercultural teaching on gender and sexuality, offers timely advice for parents who want to be proactive about helping their kids navigate these issues,
35 min
283
How to Pursue Meaningful Mentoring Relationship...
Melissa Kruger discusses the importance of mentoring relationships for all Christians. She reflects on her own experiences learning life-changing lessons from older women, highlights some of the core aspects that should be in place in every mentoring rela
41 min
284
Using Stories to Help Kids Understand Right and...
Betsy Childs Howard discusses stories and the importance of moral formation for children. She talks about why stories are such a powerful tool for instilling deep, biblical truths in our kids, how the world catechizes our children everyday even in ways th
33 min
285
A First Step toward Racial Reconciliation (Mark...
Mark Vroegop discusses the challenge of racial reconciliation and how the biblical practice of lament offers Christians from different backgrounds a common language for productive, God-honoring conversation. He shares from his own experiences walking alon
39 min
286
Learning to Love the Local Church (Megan Hill)
Megan Hill discusses the importance of the local church for our lives as God's people. She reflects on the challenging season we've all been in due to COVID-19, explains why the local church is so essential for our spiritual growth as Christians, and offe
29 min
287
Are Christians More Divided Now Than Ever? (Rhy...
Rhyne Putnam discusses how Christians should think about theological diversity and disagreement within the body of Christ. He highlights the importance of reading and assuming the best about those with whom we disagree, explains when it's appropriate to c
37 min
288
New from Crossway: The Big Picture Story Bible ...
We're excited to announce the launch of a new podcast from Crossway created for the whole family: The Big Picture Story Bible podcast!
5 min
289
Understanding the World of the Bible through Ar...
David Chapman discusses what it's like to be an archaeologist. He shares from his experiences overseeing an excavation site in the Middle East, explains how archaeology can bolster our faith and enhance our understanding of the Bible, and reflects on the
37 min
290
How to Create a Plan for Family Worship (David ...
David Murray discusses the why and how of family worship. He reflects on the impact regular family worship had on his own life as a child, shares practical advice for getting started for the first time, and highlights the three main reasons families most
43 min
291
Where Is God in Suffering? (Ligon Duncan)
Ligon Duncan discusses how Christians can face profound life-changing suffering with their faith intact. He shares stories of severe suffering from his own ministry as a pastor, reflects on God's role in our suffering and how he often uses it to draw us c
34 min
292
Rethinking Multiservice and Multisite Church (J...
Jonathan Leeman discusses his argument that multiservice and multisite models run counter to the pattern for the local church we see in the New Testament. He explores the irony of discussing church gatherings in the midst of a quarantine, lays out his bib
36 min
293
Does Jesus Really Like Me? (Dane Ortlund)
Dane Ortlund discusses his answer to a question we've all wrestled with at some point: does God actually like me? He highlights what Scripture says about God's disposition towards us as redeemed sinners. He explains what Jesus meant when he said that he i
39 min
294
The Scoundrels of Scripture (Nancy Guthrie)
Nancy Guthrie discusses some of the less well-loved characters of Scripture like tax collectors, scribes, Pharisees, and even Judas Iscariot, Jesus's betrayer. She also highlights what we can learn from Jesus's scandalous family tree, and why it's good ne
34 min
295
Full Audiobook: 'Coronavirus and Christ' by Joh...
Listen to a full audio recording of Coronavirus and Christ—a brand-new book written and read by John Piper.
127 min
296
Gracefully Dealing with Doctrinal Disagreement ...
Gavin Ortlund discusses what to do when you disagree with another Christian on some point of doctrine.
35 min
297
New from Crossway: The Gentle and Lowly Podcast
Check out a preview of Crossway's newest podcast, Gentle and Lowly: A 14-Day Devotional with Dane Ortlund.
2 min
298
Are You Aware of Your Own Blind Spots? (Collin ...
Collin Hansen discusses the idea of blindspots—problems with our lives, priorities, and even theology that we don't even know are there. He explains our tendency as Christians to separate ourselves into one of three camps, highlights how technology and ou
35 min
299
How to Become a Better Bible Reader (Phil Ryken)
Phil Ryken discusses the literary qualities of Scripture. He makes the case for focusing not just on what the biblical writers said, but also on how they said it, which contributes to the meaning of the text. He also explains why this literary approach to
26 min
300
A Christian Doctor's Guide to Thinking about Co...
Bob Cutillo discusses the current coronavirus pandemic. He explains what's currently happening in the US and around the world, offers a broader perspective on how we should think about this virus in light of history and our Christian faith, and offers god
45 min