TGC Q&A

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Jared Wilson and Afshin Ziafat discuss the question, “If Hell is real, how do Christians justify anything except evangelism?” They address:Urgency and necessity (:00)Making disciples (2:08)Moral mandates to multi-faceted ministry (2:55)Pre-evangelism (3:58)Making much of Christ in all things (5:17)Explore more from TGC on the topic of evangelism.This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of Providence, by bestselling author, John Piper. Sign up for a free Crossway+ account by Friday, April 30 to receive 40% off this book at crossway.org/TGC.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, John Piper and Trip Lee discuss the question, “How do I find peace when unsaved loved ones die?” They address:Understanding the faith of the listener (:00)The radical prioritization of following Jesus (1:22)Our current capacity for dealing with death (1:56)“Sorrowful, but always rejoicing” (4:08)Becoming acquainted with the goodness of God (6:10)Anguishing over the lost (7:35)Rolling your burdens onto God (8:50) Explore more from TGC on the topic of death.This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of Providence, by bestselling author, John Piper. Sign up for a free Crossway+ account by Friday, April 30 to receive 40% off this book at crossway.org/TGC.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, John Piper and Trip Lee discuss the question, “What have you learned about God recently?” They address:God uses trials (:00)God is working even when things go wrong (2:07)Love the sovereignty of God (3:31)Opportunity to change one human heart (4:48)Explore more from TGC on the topic of Bible study.This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of Providence, by bestselling author, John Piper. Sign up for a free Crossway+ account by Friday, April 30 to receive 40% off this book at crossway.org/TGC.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Tim Challies and Tony Merida discuss the question, “What biblical questions can I answer with, 'I don't know’?” They address:“I” vs. “we” questions (:00)The inscrutability of God (1:55)Wrestling with suffering (3:26)Developing the “I don’t know” skill (4:16)Varying understandings in preaching (5:42)Don’t answer questions no one is asking (7:22)Explore more from TGC on the topic of apologetics.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Chris Bruno and David Helm discuss the question, “When and where did sermons originate?” They address:Laying a biblical foundation (:00)From the mind of God (:43)Formalized in the Old Testament (1:41)Preaching in the ministry of Jesus (3:35)New Testament patterns (4:47)Processes of the early church fathers (5:44)The preacher and the sacraments (7:14)Importance of the Word in worship (9:40)Explore more from TGC on the topic of preaching.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Dave Harvey and Michael Lawrence discuss the question, “How can I help my child persevere in faith?” They address:Helping children preserve their faith in an ever-changing world (:00)Praying for your children as a starting point (1:12)Moving beyond profession to spiritual maturity (3:27)Conversing about difficult things like suffering (4:22)Making your home a place to discuss questions and doubts (5:49)Being a factor in your children’s interpretive process (6:28)Framing their faith with a worldview (8:32)How the local church helps (10:55)Explore more from TGC on the topic of parenting.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Paul Tripp and J. D. Greear discuss the question, “What did James mean by, ‘You do not have, because you do not ask?’” They address:Taking the verse seriously (:00)Avoiding a formulaic approach (1:16)Understanding God’s sovereignty in prayer (2:15)“Stop asking stupid questions and eat” (3:27)Understanding the call to pray (4:11)Best resources on prayer (5:06)Adulterous prayer (7:07)Explore more from TGC on the topic of prayer.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Derek Rishmawy and Cameron Cole discuss the question, “How do youth leaders disciple a media-formed generation?” They address:Quiet voices in crowded spaces (:28)Countering the darkness (1:15)The gender conversation (2:14)Recognizing spiritual enemies and fighting them in prayer (3:24)The authority of Christ (4:53)Supporting parents as they teach their children (5:40)Not simply playing defense (7:22)Explore more from TGC on this topic:Hope for the Global Youth CultureFollowing Christ in a World of Being “True to Yourself”

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Chris Bruno and David Helm discuss the question, “What does Jesus look like? Is it okay to wonder?” They address:Where to start (:28)Overcoming the enculturated view (1:27)Why the Bible doesn’t tell us how Jesus looked (2:31)Whether or not it’s okay to create representations of Jesus (3:47)Should we depend on icons to further our worship? (6:12)Our desire to see God (7:13)Explore more from TGC on this topic:What Did Jesus Look Like?Answering Eastern Orthodox Apologists Regarding Icons

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Rico Tice and Scott Oliphint discuss the question, “Why must we believe the Bible is divinely inspired?” They address:It’s not just great literature (:28)When God’s authority is questioned (:43)Believing inconvenient truth (3:22)A question of the will (5:32)How it affects our evangelistic methodology (6:06)Explore more from TGC on this topic:Scripture as Divine RevelationThe Divine Inspiration of Holy Scripture