Discipleship is essential for the spiritual growth of the next generation. In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 conference, Terrence Shay emphasizes the distinct roles of home and church in disciple making, with parents as primary disciple makers and the church providing a supportive community.As we seek to effectively nurture children's spiritual development, especially in a post-pandemic culture, may the church equip and support parents with resources and a community to aid their children's spiritual growth and love for Christ.

Exploring the concept of spiritual abuse in church leadership, the podcast delves into examples of oppressive behavior, the impact of a blog series and a book on raising awareness, and the importance of addressing bullies in the church with love. It also discusses the balance between speaking truth and avoiding offense in a culture sensitive to subjective feelings.

Jen Wilkin, a Bible teacher, discusses the importance of unity and choosing battles wisely. Topics include promoting Bible literacy, navigating disagreements with kindness, and finding a balance between fundamentalism and progressivism in theology.

A strong theological foundation plays a vital role in encouraging and sustaining hope. In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 conference, Ligon Duncan, Nancy Guthrie, Leigh Swanson, and Melissa Kruger provide practical advice and encouragement for pastors, elders, women’s ministry leaders, and others who desire to start and sustain biblically faithful and theologically rich women’s ministries in their congregations.

The year 1776 remade the world. In one extraordinary year, a combination of books, ships, machines, inventions, paintings, and declarations created a new cultural landscape that we could characterize as WEIRDER: Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic, Ex-Christian, and Romantic.In this breakout session from TGC23, Andrew Wilson teaches how these different transformations came together to shape our world—how the church of 1776 responded and what we can learn from them.Read Andrew Wilson's book, Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West. 

Join Rebecca McLaughlin, Melissa Kruger, Jen Wilkin, Courtney Doctor, and Elizabeth Woodson in discussing Bible teaching strategies. They share insights on engaging audiences with metaphors, preparation, and using spiritual gifts in church leadership. Learn how to address contemporary issues with humility and integrate apologetics in women's ministry.

Christian author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin discusses women's gifts in leading and teaching. The panel emphasizes women's roles in the church, sibling relationships, and overcoming ministry opposition. Listeners are encouraged to prepare for their callings and persevere through challenges.

Even those who live by faith experience doubt, but it doesn't have to end your faith. Drawing from years of guiding Christians through doubt and disillusionment, Joshua Chatraw combines pastoral care and intellectual rigor to address the emotional journey of doubt, offering a new perspective on living a life of faith alongside it. In this breakout session from TGC23, Chatraw and Jack Carson discuss these themes based on their book, Surprised by Doubt. 

James Anderson opens this two-part breakout session by sharing how to cultivate a biblically formed understanding of our present cultural realities and maintain confidence and hope when we might otherwise be tempted to despair. Ligon Duncan and Nancy Guthrie follow with a discussion of theological foundations and pastoral approaches for helping one another walk through suffering.The session covershow suffering can shape faith and trust in God's goodness,how to cope with suffering and anger toward God, andhow to find comfort from God's Word in times of tribulation.As we cling to biblical truth for our circumstances and rest in the hope of the resurrection, God can work in our suffering to deepen our faith and teach us to depend on him.

Dan Doriani, an expert in pastoral challenges, discusses the impact of narcissism and lack of confidence in pastors. He emphasizes the need for humility, resilience, and servanthood in ministry, highlighting the importance of character over skills. The podcast explores the changing perceptions of pastors, the necessity of confidence and clarity in leadership, and the balance between confidence and humility in Christian leadership.