TGC Q&A

In the second episode of our biblical counseling series on TGC Q&A, Andrew Dealy answers the question, “How do I overcome anxiety and depression?” He addresses:Fighting guilt and finding resilience (:37)The natural response to a fallen and broken world (1:22)Lessons from Matthew 6:25-34 and Phil 4:4-9 (1:56)Learning not to be ruled by our emotions (3:09)Jesus fighting anxiety in the Garden (5:15)A great hope to overcome anxiety (7:22)Deciphering the factors that feed anxiety (8:10)Finding purpose in our struggle (13:55)Medication as a personal help (14:28)Expected pain and suffering in the Christian life (15:27)Being honest about our pain (16:47)No promise of answers to all of our questions (17:32)Self-forgetfulness instead of an inward focus (18:00)Practical tools for overcoming anxiety and depression (19:03)An invitation to carry our struggles to God (19:56)Find more from TGC on this topic:Explore the Topic of Fear and AnxietyThe God-Shaped Brain: How Changing Your View of God Transforms Your LifeRecommended Reading from Andrew Dealy:Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest by Ed WelchDepression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness by Ed WelchSpiritual Depression by Martin Lloyd-JonesThe Anxious Christian by Rhett Smith

As part of the biblical counseling series on TGC Q&A, Ed Welch answers the question, “How do I find peace in the midst of fear?” He addresses:Framing the question (1:04)The natural understanding of the command not to be afraid (2:13)Matthew 6—Jesus’ command to avoid anxiety (3:40)An encouraging walk with Jesus (4:10)Our aim in avoiding fear (5:14)Merging fear and faith (6:12)Being honest about our fears and placing our trust in God (7:57)What we should expect as we grow in our faith (9:19) Find more from TGC on this topic:The Peace of Christ Taming Our Fears, Irritants, and ChallengesThree Questions: Fear This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by The Gospel Project—a chronological Bible study for all ages, explaining how Scripture points to Jesus, encouraging us to live on mission. Visit gospelproject.com/tgc to download a free eBook and try additional resources.

Derek Rishmawy and Cameron Cole discuss whether or not evangelism will change as America becomes post-Christian. They address:Growing trends (:35)Careful, intentional use of our Christian language (1:42)The confusion of Christian jargon (2:35)Long-term relationships that allow time for clarity (3:30)The failures of secularism and the need for Jesus (5:10) Find more from TGC on this topic:Evangelizing People in a Post-Christian SocietyHow Evangelism Works in a Post-Christian Culture TGC Q&A's biblical counseling series starts next Wednesday, June 3rd. We’ve partnered with biblical counselors to bring you encouragement, practical tools, and hopeful answers to your questions on navigating fear, anxiety, marriage, ministry, and everything in between. We hope these episodes will minister to your heart and remind you of God’s grace and compassion—especially during this global pandemic. Be sure to tune in next week for the very first episode with Ed Welch as he answers questions about fear. 

Nancy Guthrie and Courtney Doctor discuss pre-written Bible studies and their usefulness for Christians studying the Bible. They address:The value of expertise in pre-written studies (:54)Gleaning benefits from well-stewarded work (1:48)Recommendations for finding good and helpful Bible studies (2:29)The most important elements of producing a good Bible study (5:15)Creating user-friendly, helpful resources (6:31)Find more from TGC on this topic:Is Your Bible Study a Christian Bible Study?6 Questions for Assessing Bible-Study Material  This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by The Gospel Project—a chronological Bible study for all ages, explaining how Scripture points to Jesus, encouraging us to live on mission. Visit gospelproject.com/tgc to download a free eBook and try additional resources.

Jonathan Leeman and John Onwuchekwa discuss whether or not believers are able to lose our salvation. They address:Hebrews 6 (:34)Regenerate language in the passage (1:16)Old Testament figures who “lost” the Holy Spirit (1:46)Phenomenological language in the passage (2:09)Inability for one who is born again to be “not born again” (2:48)Hebrews 6 in light of 1 John 2—a warning to heed (4:03)Read more from TGC on this topic:Does Hebrews 6 Teach You Can Lose Your Salvation?J.D. Greear: ‘Once Saved, Forever Following’This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by The Gospel Project—a chronological Bible study for all ages, explaining how Scripture points to Jesus, encouraging us to live on mission. Visit gospelproject.com/tgc to download a free e-book and try additional resources.

Taylor Turkington and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss ways to engage unbelievers in conversations about God. They address:Understanding our assumptions about evangelism (:43)Framing gospel conversations (1:16)Turning conversations to spiritual things (2:13)Being honest about your own need for Jesus (2:40)Inviting others to worship services as part of evangelism (4:03)Talking about the Bible and the gospel message (4:38)Challenges to talking about the gospel (6:05)Trusting the Lord to work through our conversations (7:16)Read more from TGC on this topic:EvangelismExplore the topic and work through the Evangelism Course This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by The Gospel Project—a chronological Bible study for all ages, explaining how Scripture points to Jesus, encouraging us to live on mission. Visit gospelproject.com/tgc to download a free e-book and try additional resources.

Al Mohler and Bryan Chapell discuss how and why Jesus could not know the day and hour of his return. They address:Correctly framing the question (:30)Clarity from the early Christian church (1:20)The function of Christ’s human nature (1:44)The necessary humanity of Christ as good news (3:12)Assumed limitation for the sake of substitution (4:54)Christ as perfect humanity glorified (5:54)Read more from TGC on this topic:What Does It Mean to Be Human? See Jesus. The Man Christ Jesus

Glen Scrivener and Sam Chan discuss how to challenge “buffet-style” Christianity. They address:The à la carte approach to Bible teaching (:40)The paradox of choice as the key to happiness (1:10)Preference vs. ontology; autonomy vs. truth (2:16)Truth matters—you cannot choose the parts you want and ignore the rest (3:15)Absolute truth via multiple perspectives and the Bible as reference point (4:13)Learning epistemology through an international community of interpreters and epistemic humility (5:05)Read more from TGC on this topic:The Internet Is Not a LibraryWhy You Should Not Listen to Me

Taylor Turkington and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss whether opposing gay marriage is just as bad as supporting slavery. They address:The biblical treatise against racism. (:45)Ways people have utilized the Bible to justify slavery vs. how people use the Bible to justify same-sex marriage. (1:33)The nature of biblical sexual ethics and authority of the Bible. (2:32)The result of the New Covenant upon the justification of prejudice. (3:10) The centrality of the gospel in any conversation regarding same-sex marriage. (5:24) Read more from TGC on this topic:Gay Is Not the New Black5 Reasons to Disentangle Sexuality and Race

Jackie Hill Perry and Jen Pollock Michel discuss how Christians should respond to cultural outrage. In their conversation, they discuss:The expectation of outrage against the claims of the Bible that are offensive to cultureThe need to differentiate between righteous outrage and emotional cultural responseThe need to temper our language and aggression when handling disagreementThe need to be slow to anger and quick to love when addressing outrageThe rightful place of outrage that fights injustice—to hate what God hatesThe need to learn from other believers how to be outraged over the right thingsFind more information about our guests:Jackie Hill PerryJackie Hill Perry TwitterJen Pollock MichelJen Pollock Michel TwitterRead more from TGC about this topic:Let the Outrage Culture Help You Share the Good NewsAre Evangelicals Addicted to Pseudo-Events and Media Outrage?