
Life and Books and Everything
Life and Books and Everything is a podcast hosted by Kevin DeYoung where discussions center on, well, life and books and everything. As a church pastor and theology professor, Kevin loves to talk about faith, theology, history, current events, and the occasional hot topic. Listen in and we hope you will learn something, laugh a little, and get some good book recommendations along the way.
Latest episodes

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Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 5min
Technology Is Neither Good, nor Bad, nor Neutral with Tony Reinke and Samuel James
Leading writers Tony Reinke and Samuel James discuss the Christian's perspective on technology, exploring the potential blessings and dangers it brings. They delve into topics such as the influence of the internet on the Reformed Christian community, the non-neutrality of technology, and parenting in the digital age.

Apr 18, 2023 • 22min
An American Evangelist
In this Episode, Kevin reads from his recent article for First Things, a response Collin Hansen's article about the life and ministry of Tim Keller.

Apr 6, 2023 • 6min
“That’s Just Your Interpretation”
The charge of “just your interpretation” short-circuits the interpretative process altogether.In this article for WORLD Opinions, Kevin argues for scriptural inerrancy and the importance of “right” interpretation.

Mar 29, 2023 • 7min
Sorrows Untold and Hearts Torn Asunder
In the wake of tragedy, we need the whole Bible with all the depth of Christ’s sympathy and all of God’s providential and loving care.

Mar 29, 2023 • 59min
First Sermon, Hard Goodbyes, and a Lifetime of Preaching with H.B. Charles Jr.
With a heart of gold, H.B. got up early in the morning from a hotel room in L.A. to talk to Kevin about preaching. If you want to know what H.B. stands for, or what he preached for his first sermon as an 11-year-old boy, or what the hardest in his life was, you won’t want to miss this episode. Get to know H.B. and learn from one of the great preachers of our day.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Sponsor 1:40 H.B. Charles' Early Life and Ministry 26:11 Sponsor 2: Scriptura 26:52 Sermon Preparation 33:30 Preaching influences 37:30 Comparing Preaching Styles 42:19 Books on Preaching 44:27 What Type of Preacher Are You? 54:02 Encouragement and Exhortation for Preachers

Mar 16, 2023 • 5min
Who Was St. Patrick?
St. Patrick was more than the Americanized way of celebrating him. His life’s work is marked by faithfulness to evangelism and the gospel.

Mar 8, 2023 • 1h 7min
In Appreciation of Stickiness and the Midwest with Jon Lauck
Jon Lauck, Professor at the University of South Dakota, discusses his book about the Midwest. They explore Midwest stereotypes, its future, cultural characteristics, race relations, education, and the power of being rooted in a community.

Mar 7, 2023 • 8min
So, What about That TGC Article on Sex?
Many of the most virulent critics seemed to object to any asymmetry between men and women in sexual intimacy.In this episode, Kevin offers six reflections amid the firestorm surrounding an article by Joshua Butler for The Gospel Coalition.

Feb 28, 2023 • 8min
From Death to life
Church attendance is declining. In this episode, Kevin reads from his recent article for WORLD Opinions where he argues for including additional data for analysis and offers a word of hope.

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Feb 23, 2023 • 10min
What is True Revival?
True revival is marked by a rediscovery of the word of God, a restored sense of the fear of God, a return to God through confession and repentance, a renewed spiritual commitment as God’s people, and, finally, a reformation if true piety.What are Christians to make of the Asbury Revival? This episode outlines biblical examples of spiritual renewal through the ages.
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