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
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Growing as a Follower in a Culture Obsessed wit...
In today's episode, Joanne Jung and Richard Langer share that Christians are called to be followers in a world obsessed with leaders.
40 min
202
Embracing Spiritual Authority in the Face of Pa...
In this episode, David Mathis shares insight into spiritual authority and how pastors can live out their calling well.
43 min
203
How Can We Be Sure We Have the Right Bible? (Jo...
In today's episode, John D. Meade and Peter J. Gurry share the story of how the Bible came to be what we know today.
41 min
204
10 Things You Should Know about Church Discipli...
Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Jonathan Leeman entitled 10 Things You Should Know about Church Discipline.
9 min
205
Why Is Obeying God So Simple and Yet So Incredi...
In today's episode, David Gibson discusses the difficulty Christians have in being doers of the word and not hearers only.
34 min
206
The Dehumanizing Habits That Social Media Has N...
Paul Tripp discusses how Christians should think about the reactive culture on social media and how to respond.
32 min
207
Fighting for Faith in the Midst of Doubt (Glenn...
In our interview today, Glenna Marshall talks about our struggles with doubt and what it looks like to fight for faith in the midst of them.
27 min
208
Why You Can't Put Jesus in a Box (Rebecca McLau...
Rebecca McLaughlin discusses common misconceptions that people have about Jesus and why it is futile to try to put him in a box.
43 min
209
I Want to Disciple My Kids but Don't Know Where...
In today's episode, Jared Kennedy talks about what it means to disciple your children.
38 min
210
10 Reasons Pastors Should Study the Bible in it...
Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Peter Williams entitled 10 Reasons Pastors Should Study the Bible in Its Original Languages.
9 min
211
The Basics of Good Preaching (Doug O'Donnell)
In today's episode, Doug O’Donnell talks through common questions laypeople and pastors alike have about preaching and what makes for a good sermon.
43 min
212
Does God Choose Who Will Be Saved? (Robert Letham)
In today's episode, Robert Letham talks about predestination, God’s sovereignty, free will, and how it all fits together.
38 min
213
The Greatest Chapter in the Bible (Andy Naselli)
In today's episode, Andy Naselli talks about what he considers to be the greatest letter ever written and what might lay claim to the title, “Greatest Chapter in the Bible”: Romans chapter 8.
37 min
214
4 Questions about Suffering (Mark Talbot)
Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Mark Talbot entitled 4 Questions about Suffering.
15 min
215
The Antidote to a Boring Prayer Life (Don Whitney)
In today's episode, Don Whitney talks about a simple, proven approach to prayer that has the potential to transform your spiritual life for the better.
37 min
216
10 Things You Should Know about the Presence of...
Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Ryan Lister entitled 10 Things You Should Know about the Presence of God.
11 min
217
15 Questions about Reading and Understanding th...
In today's episode, 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?
32 min
218
"It Is Well with My Soul" (Joni Eareckson Tada)
In her own way, Joni Eareckson Tada has faced unimaginable suffering as well. And similarly, her faith and perseverance in the midst of trials has been an inspiration and encouragement to Christians all around the world. In her new book, Songs of Suffering, Joni reflects on 25 hymns that have been a ballast to her throughout her life, guiding listeners through their own painful seasons with heartfelt praises to God. Today we’re pleased to share Joni's introduction to the book and her reflections on the wonderful hymn, It Is Well with My Soul.
23 min
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Paralysis, Heartache, and Hymns of Hope (Joni E...
In today's episode, Joni Eareckson Tada talks about her initial reaction to learning—at the young age of 17—that she would never walk again; 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.
40 min
220
Race, Ethnicity, and the Bible (Steven Bryan)
In today's episode, Steven Bryan talks about how Christians should approach the various “collective identities” that bind—and divide—us in our world today.
37 min
221
10 Things You Should Know about Family Disciple...
Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Adam Griffin entitled "10 Things You Should Know about Family Discipleship".
9 min
222
12 Key Tools for Bible Study (Lydia Brownback)
In today's episode, 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.
45 min
223
Why Your Job Has Meaning and Purpose . . . Even...
In today's episode, Bryan Chapell talks about why the work you do day-in and day-out matters to God—probably more than you realize.
41 min
224
Why Apologetics Is Easier Than You Think (Neil ...
In today's episode, Neil Shenvi talks about why we must not stop advocating for the truthfulness of Christianity—even in our post-truth age.
46 min
225
10 Things You Should Know about Abortion (Scott...
Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Scott Klusendorf entitled "10 Things You Should Know about Abortion."
9 min