The Crossway Podcast

In this episode, Keith and Kristyn share the story behind the new 'Sing! Hymnal' from Crossway. Keith and Kristyn are award-winning hymnwriters who co-cofounded the Getty Music organization. In partnership with Crossway, Keith and Kristyn worked with their team to create 'The Sing! Hymnal', which features nearly 500 of the best Christian hymns, past and present, specially curated and organized by the Getty Music Team. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Hymns and the Joy of Singing” with Kristyn Getty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Cameron Cole entitled "An Open Letter to the Parent Who Has Lost a Child." Cameron Cole is the founder of Rooted, a ministry dedicated to fostering gospel-centered student ministry. He is the author of 'Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Jay Sklar takes a fresh look at five classic stories from the book of Exodus. Jay Sklar is a professor of Old Testament and vice president of academics at Covenant Theological Seminary. He is also the author of the Exodus portion for the 'ESV Expository Commentary: Genesis–Numbers' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Delighting in the Ten Commandments” with Jen Wilkin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, Adam Griffin encourages parents to remember the freedom they have in Christ while they face all of the very real challenges of parenthood. Adam Griffin is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas. He is also the author of 'Good News for Parents: How God Can Restore Our Joy and Relieve Our Burdens' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Family Discipleship 101” with Adam Griffin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Champ Thornton entitled "3 Misconceptions Parents Might Have About Their Children’s Salvation." Champ Thornton is the director of children and family resources at Crossway and the author of numerous books for kids and families. He is also the author of '10 Questions About Salvation: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Portia Collins shares how her life was transformed by God and the study of Scripture. Portia Collins is a Bible teacher and the founder of She Shall Be Called, a nonprofit women’s ministry focused on Bible literacy. She is also the author of 'Finding Freedom in Christ: An 8-Week Study of Galatians' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “How to Study the Bible” with Jen Wilkin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, Jon Nielson explains 6 tools that every believer should have in their belt when studying Scripture. Jon Nielson serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton in Wheaton, Illinois. He is also the author of 'Understanding God's Word: An Introduction to Interpreting the Bible,' which is a part of the Theology Basics series from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “6 Objections to Studying Theology That Don't Hold Up” with Jon Nielson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Megan Hill entitled "7 Tips to Help Introverts Connect at Church." Megan Hill serves as the managing editor for the Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of 'A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Iain Duguid talks through key moments in the first eight chapters of Acts and what insight the church can take from them. Iain Duguid is a professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'Turning the World Upside Down: Lessons for the Church from Acts 1–8' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “5 Strange Stories in the Book of Acts” with Nancy Guthrie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, David Mathis talks about what it looks like to honor God with the way we exercise. David Mathis serves as senior teacher and executive editor at desiringGod.org; a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is also the author of 'A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “How to Read the Bible Every Day” with David Mathis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Today, Crossway is proud to present an interview originally recorded with pastor John MacArthur, where he reflects on the challenges and joys of pastoral life, offering biblical wisdom on what it takes to persevere for the long haul in ministry. John MacArthur (1939-2025) was the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, where he has served since 1969. He also authored numerous books, including "The Power of Integrity", "Drawing Near", "Sanctification", and "The Glory of Heaven." ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Drew Hunter unpacks the reasons it is hard for men to develop close friendships and offers encouragement on how to overcome them. Drew Hunter is the teaching pastor at Zionsville Fellowship in Zionsville, Indiana. He is the author of 'Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Habits for Better Bible Reading” with Drew Hunter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, Doug O'Donnell walks through three parables and explains the principles Christians can use to understand these stories of Jesus. Doug O'Donnell is the senior vice president of Bible and church resources editorial at Crossway and is a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee and a Senior Fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians. He is also the author of 'The Parables of Jesus: A 12-Week Study' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “An Attribute of Jesus That You’ve Probably Never Noticed” with Peter Williams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Brett McCracken entitled "Unpacking 'You Do You'." Brett McCracken is a senior editor for the Gospel Coalition and the author of 'The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Hans Mudueme unpacks the warfare narrative between science and faith. Hans Madueme is a professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and an editorial board member for Themelios. He is also the author of 'Does Science Make God Irrelevant?' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Has Christianity Really Caused More Harm Than Good in the World?” with Sharon James: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

In this episode, Champ Thornton offers wisdom to parents on how to handle the tough questions kids ask regarding salvation. Champ Thornton is the director of children and family resources at Crossway and the author of numerous books for kids and families. He is also the author of '10 Questions About Salvation: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “If You Don’t Catechize Your Kids, the World Will” with Kevin DeYoung: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the sh

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Doug O'Donnell entitled "5 Things We Know About Christ’s Second Coming." Douglas O’Donnell is the senior vice president of Bible editorial at Crossway. Over the past twenty-five years, he has helped train people around the world to read and teach the Bible clearly. He is also the author of 'Expository Reflections on the Gospels, Volume 3: Mark' from Crossway. ⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's very special episode, we take a look back into The Crossway Podcast archives and put together our favorite clips of authors talking on the topic of Christ's second coming. Check out the interviews featured in the episode below: ❖ What Is the Mark of the Beast? (Thomas Schreiner) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ John Piper Answers Common Questions about the Second Coming (John Piper) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of the Book of Revelation (Nancy Guthrie) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ Q&A: A Bible Scholar Answers Your Questions about the Book of Revelation (Tom Schreiner) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ ❖ What Makes You Long for Heaven? (Cameron Cole) | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ Authors featured in this episode: ❖ Thomas Schreiner is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and associate dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'The Joy of Hearing: A Theology of the Book of Revelation' from Crossway. ❖ John Piper is the founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including 'Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ' from Crossway. ❖ 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 Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books, including 'Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation' from Crossway. ❖ Cameron Cole is the founder of Rooted, a ministry dedicated to fostering gospel-centered student ministry. He is the author of 'Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth' from Crossway. ⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠ Previous compilation episodes: ❖ On Marriage: The Best of ‘The Crossway Podcast’ | Apple Podcasts | Spotify ❖ On Apologetics: The Best of ‘The Crossway Podcast’ | ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

In this episode, Matt McCullough shares why the promise of heaven is an incredible gift for Christians today. Matt McCullough is the pastor of Edgefield Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and the author of 'Remember Heaven: Meditations on the World to Come for Life in the Meantime' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “How Confronting Death Helps Us Live” with Matt McCullough: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Sam Allberry entitled "5 Myths about Body Image." Sam Allberry is the associate pastor at Immanuel Nashville. He is the author of various books, including '⁠What God Has to Say about Our Bodies: How the Gospel Is Good News for Our Physical Selves⁠' from Crossway. ⁠Read the essay here.⁠ ⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠ If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!