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Jun 27, 2025 • 58min

Unashamed Courage in the Gospel (2 Tim. 1:1–12)

John Piper, a respected pastor and theologian, encourages believers to 'fan into flame' their God-given gifts in a powerful discussion on 2 Timothy 1:1-12. He emphasizes the importance of courage and love in sharing the gospel, urging listeners to overcome fear and shame. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical examples, Piper explores how grace empowers faith amidst trials and highlights the profound impact of familial influence on spiritual journeys. Ultimately, he calls for resilience and unwavering commitment in the face of challenges.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 47min

Gratitude: A Dare to Cultivate Joy (with Ann Voskamp)

In this insightful discussion, Ann Voskamp, an author and speaker renowned for her emphasis on gratitude and grace, reveals how to cultivate joy regardless of circumstances. She shares touching stories, including the challenges faced by her daughter, and emphasizes the importance of viewing each day as a 'grace day.' Voskamp highlights the transformative power of gratitude, illustrating how it reshapes perspectives and strengthens faith, even amidst adversity. Through personal anecdotes, she inspires listeners to embrace thankfulness, fostering a deeper connection with faith.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 59min

The Military as Missionaries

Megan Brown, an Air Force military spouse and Bible teacher, teams up with Hunter Beless, a former Army spouse, to explore the unique challenges faced by military families. They share their personal stories and emphasize the importance of community and faith amidst the demands of military life. Their discussion includes insights on how the local church can support military families and the impact of fostering connections through prayer and active participation in the Great Commission, even during deployments.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 47min

A Theology of Women and Work

Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt, an associate professor at Covenant College, and Missie Branch, a co-host of the Women and Work podcast from Philadelphia, discuss the complexities of work for Christian women. They explore how work reflects being made in God's image while navigating family responsibilities. The conversation covers the intrinsic value of all work, the importance of rest, and highlights inspiring biblical role models like Priscilla and Dorcas. They challenge misconceptions about women in the workforce, emphasizing faith in every professional calling.
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May 30, 2025 • 1h 1min

Tim Keller: Gospel Ministry Challenges Idolatry

Tim Keller, co-founder of The Gospel Coalition and former pastor in New York City, dives deep into the challenges of gospel ministry. He discusses the confrontation of cultural and personal idols, illustrating how they distort our lives and relationships with God. Highlighting insights from Acts 19, Keller emphasizes that true transformation comes from the gospel’s ability to expose these idols. He urges pastors to actively address idolatries of modern life, revealing the indispensable role of Christ’s sacrifice in overcoming sin and disruption.
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May 23, 2025 • 57min

Empowered Together: A New Fight

In his keynote message from TGC25, David Platt unpacks Ephesians 6:10–20, urging believers to recognize the reality and intensity of spiritual warfare and highlighting how Satan attacks our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. He exhorts the church to stand firm by putting on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer—and emphasizes that our strength comes not from ourselves but from Christ’s resurrection power at work in us.Platt closes with a call to pray fervently for others, worship boldly, and press forward in gospel mission, grounded in spiritual intimacy with Jesus.
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May 16, 2025 • 42min

Enlightened Together: A New Ministry

In this keynote message from TGC25, Alistair Begg unpacks Ephesians 3:1–13, showing how Paul’s suffering and calling reveal the mystery of Christ—that the church is God’s new, unified, multicultural people. Begg contrasts the world’s longing for peace with God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, making the church a powerful display of his wisdom. Begg urges listeners to reject isolation and individualism and instead embrace the beauty of the gospel, the church's purpose, and the hope of glory through Christ.
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May 9, 2025 • 48min

Chosen Together: A New Calling (John Piper at TGC25)

In this insightful discussion, John Piper, a renowned pastor and theologian, delves into Ephesians 1:3–14, revealing God's grand design to unite everything in Christ. He emphasizes that salvation is an entirely divine act—free and unconditional. Piper encourages believers to marvel at the pre-creation plan of grace and seeks heartfelt praise as a central life pursuit. The conversation also covers the relationship between God's sovereign grace and human choice, urging listeners to explore the profound purpose of their existence in light of God's love.
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May 2, 2025 • 46min

How to Study the Bible

In this breakout session from TGCW24, Kristen Wetherell, Elizabeth Woodson, Raechel Myers, and Amanda Bible Williams explore the joys and challenges of studying the Bible, sharing practical strategies and resources to help listeners engage more deeply with Scripture. Emphasizing the importance of community, consistency, and grace, the panel encourages listeners to trust God’s work through his Word even when it feels difficult or dry.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 39min

Why We Need Women Involved in Ministry

In this breakout session from TGCW24, Michael Kruger makes a compelling case for the essential role of women in ministry—not as optional or merely permitted, but as vital by God’s design. Drawing from theological, biblical, and historical perspectives, he highlights women’s significant contributions throughout Scripture and early Christianity, urging the church to embrace both spiritual fathers and mothers and encouraging women to step into their ministry callings. 

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