Today, we're pleased to share with you John Piper's "seashell" sermon that he gave on May 20, 2000. John Piper is 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 'Don't Waste Your Life'. Originally published on DesiringGod.org. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's episode, John Piper reflects on his last 23 years of ministry starting with him giving his "seashells" sermon back in 2000. John Piper is 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 'Don't Waste Your Life'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 today's interview, Kevin DeYoung offers encouragement to the Christians who feel like they are not measuring up to what they should be. Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He has written books for children, adults, and academics, including 'Impossible Christianity: Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure, and Feel Miserable Pretty Much All the Time'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Don Whitney, entitled, 'Five Reasons to Prioritize Family Worship'. Donald S. Whitney is a professor of biblical spirituality and associate dean at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has written several books, including 'Family Worship'. Read the essay here. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's interview, Joe Rigney unpacks what Christian courage looks like and addresses the common misconceptions surrounding it. Joe Rigney serves as a fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is a husband, a father of three, and the author of a number of books, including 'Courage: How the Gospel Creates Christian Fortitude'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 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 apologetics. Check out the interviews featured in the episode below: Episode 6: Christianity on the Decline? (Rebecca McLaughlin) Episode 226: How to Respond to Common Arguments against Christianity (William Lane Craig) Episode 210: 12 Quick Questions about the Reliability of the Bible (Peter Williams) Episode 113: Surviving College with Your Faith Intact (Michael Kruger) Episode 185: Why Apologetics Is Easier Than You Think (Neil Shenvi) Authors featured in this episode: Rebecca McLaughlin is the author of 'Confronting Christianity', named Christianity Today’s 2020 Beautiful Orthodoxy Book of the Year. William Lane Craig is a research professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California, and at Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas. He has authored or edited over thirty books including 'Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics'. Peter J. Williams is the principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project, and a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee. He is the author of 'Can We Trust the Gospels?'. Michael J. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the author of 'Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College'. Neil Shenvi has worked as a research scientist at Yale University and Duke University and has published over thirty peer-reviewed papers. He is also the author of 'Why Believe?: A Reasoned Approach to Christianity'. Read the full transcript of this episode. Subscribe to our brand new Crossway Podcast YouTube channel! 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 David Murray entitled "9 Ways to Guard Your Personal Relationship with God". David Murray is the senior pastor of First Byron Christian Reformed Church in Byron Center, Michigan. He is also a counselor, a regular speaker at conferences, and the author of 'Reset: Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture'. Read the essay here. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's episode, Matthew Barrett unpacks the doctrine of justification and discusses its history within the church and the common misunderstandings we can have regarding it. Matthew Barrett is an associate professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine and the host of the Credo Podcast. He is the author of several books, including 'The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls: Justification in Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Pastoral Perspective'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 today's episode, Stephen Wellum walks through the complex doctrine of the hypostatic union sharing wisdom and bringing clarity to the church. Stephen J. Wellum is a professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and the author of 'The Person of Christ: An Introduction'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 Melissa Kruger entitled "4 Misconceptions about Contentment". Melissa Kruger serves as vice president of discipleship programming for the Gospel Coalition (TGC). She’s the author of multiple books, including 'Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests'. Read the essay here. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Michael Kruger walks through his own wrestling with the canon and why Christians can have confidence in the Bible they have today. Michael Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a leading scholar on the origins and development of the New Testament canon. He is also the author of 'Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 today's episode, Susan Hunt shares her experience with mentoring in the local church and her encouragement for other women, pastors, and churches in their relationship with women's ministry. Susan Hunt is the widow of pastor Gene Hunt, a mother, a grandmother, and the former director of women’s ministries for the Presbyterian Church in America. Hunt has written over 20 books, including 'Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 Mike McKinley entitled "4 Privileges We Enjoy as Friends of God". Mike McKinley is senior pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, Virginia. He is the author of a number of books, including 'Friendship with God: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spirit'. Read the essay here. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's episode, Lucy S. R. Austen shares the story of Elisabeth Elliot from her marriage to the late missionary Jim Elliot to her writing books that shaped generations. Lucy S. R. Austen is a writer, editor, and teacher who has spent over a decade studying source materials on Elisabeth Elliot. She has served on the editorial staff of the Spring Hill Review, contributed to various publications, and developed two high school English textbooks on prominent Christian authors. She is also the author of 'Elisabeth Elliot: A Life'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 today's episode, William (Rusty) Osborne gives advice and wisdom to parents and guardians on how to help children know God and love his word. William R. Osborne serves as associate professor of biblical and theological studies at College of the Ozarks and is the author of 'God, You Are: 20 Promises from the Psalms for Kids'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 Kevin DeYoung entitled "5 Questions About Homosexuality". Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He has written books for children, adults, and academics, including 'What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?'. Read the essay here. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's episode, Matt Harmon goes through the book of Jude and highlights the relevance of this ancient epistle for the church today. Matt Harmon is a professor of New Testament Studies at Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana. He was previously on staff with Cru for eight years and is the author of numerous books, including 'The God Who Judges and Saves: A Theology of 2 Peter and Jude'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 with you the first episode of Crossway's newest podcast that launches today: 'The Biggest Story'. Join us each Wednesday as we walk through a new Bible story that will help kids see the biggest story of redemption and ultimately what - better yet, Who! - the Bible is all about: Jesus! Hear a dramatic retelling of these biblical stories by Mike Reeves along with a weekly memory verse and engaging teaching of how each story connects to the gospel. ❖ Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. ❖ Learn more about The Biggest Story suite! ❖Follow The Biggest Story on Instagram and see all the animated videos on YouTube. ❖ To get 30% off The Biggest Story Curriculum Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

In this episode, Mitch Chase walks through the story of the fall in Genesis 3 and explains the common questions that arise from this core passage. Mitch Chase is an associate professor of biblical studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the preaching pastor of Kosmosdale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and is the author of several books including 'Short of Glory: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of the Fall'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 Kevin DeYoung entitled "Don't Be True to Yourself". Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He has written books for children, adults, and academics, including 'Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life'. Read the essay here. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

In today's episode, Joe Rigney walks through his journey with understanding how to love God by loving the good gifts that he gives and offers encouragement find this balance. Joe Rigney serves as a fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is a husband, a father of three, and the author of a number of books, including 'Strangely Bright: Can You Love God and Enjoy This World?'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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, Jon Nielson confronts all of the most common reasons people hesitate to study systematic theology and advocates for its importance and relevance in our lives. Jon Nielson serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Wheaton, Illinois. He is the author of the Theology Basics suite of products including 'Knowing God's Truth: An Introduction to Systematic Theology'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 David Murray entitled "9 Principles for Navigating Anxiety and Depression with Your Teen". David Murray is the senior pastor of First Byron Christian Reformed Church in Byron Center, Michigan. He is also a counselor, a regular speaker at conferences, and the author of 'Why Is My Teenager Feeling Like This?: A Guide for Helping Teens through Anxiety and Depression'. Read the essay here. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

In today's episode, Kevin DeYoung shares how the advice we so often get from our culture like 'be true to yourself' and 'march to the beat of your own drum' runs contrary to the gospel. Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He has written books for children, adults, and academics, including 'Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 today's episode, Wayne Grudem reflects on his life and shares the story of God's faithfulness throughout the years. Wayne Grudem is a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He is a member of the Translation Oversight Committee for the English Standard Version of the Bible, the general editor of the ESV Study Bible, and the author of over twenty-five books. Check out his books from Crossway here. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 Jen Wilkin entitled "9 Tips for Making the Most of Your Bible Study" 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, church, and parachurch contexts and authored multiple books, including the best seller 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds'. Read the essay here. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

In this episode, Sinclair Ferguson explains what it means to live out Paul's directive in Philippians 1:27 to "live a life worthy of the gospel of Christ". Sinclair B. Ferguson is Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and the former senior minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Sinclair and his wife, Dorothy, have four grown children. He is the author of several books, including 'Worthy: Living in Light of the Gospel'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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, Sam Emadi breaks down what the Bible says about leadership in the church and explains the different ways this can look in the local church. Sam Emadi serves as the senior pastor at Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and as an editor at 9Marks. He is also the author of 'Who's in Charge of the Church?' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 Kevin McFadden entitled '10 Things You Should Know about Justification by Faith'. Kevin W. McFadden is a professor of New Testament at Cairn University in Philadelphia and the author of 'Faith in the Son of God: The Place of Christ-Oriented Faith within Pauline Theology'. Read the essay here. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

In this episode, Willaim Lane Craig discusses what it means and looks like for Christians to defend their faith. While answering common questions about Christianity, he offers encouragement to all believers to handle questions they face in their own life. William Lane Craig is a research professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California, and at Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas. He has authored or edited over thirty books and is the founder of ReasonableFaith.org, a web-based apologetics ministry. He is also the author of 'Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics'. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 today's episode, Mike McKinley shares how God desires to be our friend and how by leaning into that our entire relationship with him can be changed. Mike McKinley is the senior pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, Virginia. He is also the author of Friendship with God: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spirit. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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! Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Today we are pleased to share with you the first episode of Crossway's newest podcast that launches today: 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin'. Join Jen Wilkin over the next ten weeks as she walks through methods, tips, and encouragements to study the Bible more deeply so we might know and love the God of the Bible better. 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, church, and parachurch contexts and authored several books, including the best seller Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds that this podcast is based. ❖ Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. ❖ This podcast is also releasing as a video podcast on YouTube here. ❖ Check out Jen Wilkin's other books: In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

In today's episode, Jonathan Pennington uses the metaphor of a road trip to discuss the different stages of studying Scripture and the potholes to avoid along the way. Jonathan Pennington serves as professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastor of spiritual formation at Sojourn East church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is also the author of 'Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God through Scripture' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 episode, Sam James walks through the common arguments against studying theology and why knowing what we believe matters so much. Sam James is the associate acquisitions editor at Crossway. He is the author of Digital Liturgies, a regular newsletter on Christianity, technology, and culture. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife Emily and their three children. He is also the author of Does It Matter What I Believe? from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Rosaria Butterfield entitled '10 Things You Should Know About Christian Hospitality'. Rosaria Butterfield is an author, pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women’s studies at Syracuse University. She is also the author of The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World. 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

In today's episode, Erika Allen walks through the struggles of having a consistent prayer life and how journaling can aid in the time we spend with God. Erika Allen is the director of Bible editorial for Crossway. She is a contributor to the ESV Student Study Bible and the ESV Women’s Study Bible. Check out her collection of ESV prayer journals here! Read the full transcript of this episode. 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

Today, we are pleased to present an audio essay written and read by Jen Oshman entitled '10 Reasons It's Good to Be a Girl'. Jen Oshman has been in women’s ministry for over two decades as a missionary and pastor’s wife on three continents. To hear more from her, check out Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More. 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

In today's episode, Andrew Ballitch gives an overview of who John Owen was and walks through his work on the Holy Spirit. Andrew S. Ballitch is the associate pastor of preaching and ministries at Westwood Alliance Church in Ontario, Ohio. He has taught church history courses at Boyce College, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Crown College, and has published and edited numerous books and articles on the sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Puritans. He is also the editor of the seventh volume of The Complete Works of John Owen The Holy Spirit—The Helper. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

Today, Crossway is proud to re-share the release of a podcast originally posted in July of 2020 celebrating J. I. Packer's life and ministry. Sam Storms walks through Packer's life and impact on countless Christians specifically through his books. This bonus episode is to celebrate the release of the beautiful commemorative edition of J. I. Packer's most famous book Knowing God. Also, check out Sam Storms's book Packer on the Christian Life: Knowing God in Christ, Walking by the Spirit. Read the transcript 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

In today's episode, Lewis and Sarah Allen discuss how to have faith in the midst of the trials and struggles of life. Sarah leads the women’s ministry and Lewis serves as senior pastor of Hope Church in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. They’re also the co-authors of Resilient Faith: Learning to Rely on Jesus in the Struggles of Life from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

In this episode, John Piper answers tough questions surrounding the second coming and points out that the most important question is the one we are not asking. 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 his newest book from Crossway Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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! Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!

Today, we are pleased to share with you an audiobook preview for Selected Sermons by Lamuel Haynes. Born in 1753, Lamuel Haynes was an indentured servant who grew to become a dynamic and influential reformed preacher and abolitionist in the decades surrounding the American Revolution. Nicknamed the Black Puritan, he's credited as being the first African American ordained for ministry in the United States. To hear more from Lamuel Haynes, check out the newest installment of Crossway Short Classics Selected Sermons. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's episode, Michael Reeves discusses how the Pharisees are not just the 'bad guys' from the Bible, but an example of what hypocrisy can look like in the church even today. Michael Reeves is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Bridgend and Oxford, United Kingdom. To hear more from him, check out his book Evangelical Pharisees: The Gospel as Cure for the Church's Hypocrisy. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 today's episode, Jenny-Lyn de Klerk shares about Puritan women and what we can learn today from these forgotten Puritans. While highlighting Lucy Hutchinson, Jenny-Lyn showcases how the stories we may not know are the ones we just might need for our lives today. Jenny-Lyn de Klerk works as an editor at Crossway and has multiple degrees in church history and historical theology, specializing in Puritan spirituality. She has also written articles for Themelios, the Midwestern Journal of Theology, and the Gospel Coalition and contributed to the Lexham Dictionary of Church History. Jenny-Lyn and her husband, JD, live and attend church in Tsawwassen, British Columbia.  To learn more about Puritan women, check out Jenny-Lyn de Klerk's book 5 Puritan Women: Portraits of Faith and Love. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 present an audio essay written and read by Jenny-Lyn de Klerk entitled "Women Were Puritans Too". Jenny-Lyn de Klerk works as an editor at Crossway and has multiple degrees in church history and historical theology, specializing in Puritan spirituality. To read the book she wrote on Puritan women, check out 5 Puritan Women: Portraits of Faith and Love. Read the essay here. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's episode, conservative scholar Robert George and Andrew Walker discuss the idea of the common good and how it informs American conservatism. Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, is one of the most influential conservative intellectuals of his generation. Among many honors and accolades, George received the US Presidential Citizens Medal from President George W. Bush and served as chairman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). Andrew T. Walker is associate professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in the School of Theology. He serves as the executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement and as managing editor of WORLD Opinions.  To read the book Andrew Walker edited about Robert George's life and work, check out Social Conservatism for the Common Good: A Protestant Engagement with Robert P. George. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 today's interview, Ian Vaillancourt walks through the exodus and shares how God's plan of redemption shines throughout it. Ian J. Vaillancourt is an associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Natalie, have two children and are members at West Highland Baptist Church in Hamilton, Ontario.  To hear more from Ian, check out his book The Dawning of Redemption: The Story of the Pentateuch and the Hope of the Gospel. Read the full transcript of this episode. 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 Katie Faris entitled 'An Open Letter to a Struggling Mom'. Katie Faris is a contributing writer to several blogs including the Gospel Coalition and Risen Motherhood. A pastor’s wife and mother to five, Katie lives with her family in New Jersey. To learn more, visit katiefaris.com. To hear more from Katie Faris, check out her book God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood. Read the essay here. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!