The Crossway Podcast

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Sep 1, 2025 • 31min

Why We Created a New Hymnal (Keith and Kristyn Getty)

In this episode, Keith and Kristyn share the story behind the new 'Sing! Hymnal' from Crossway. Keith and Kristyn are award-winning hymnwriters who co-cofounded the Getty Music organization. In partnership with Crossway, Keith and Kristyn worked with their team to create 'The Sing! Hymnal', which features nearly 500 of the best Christian hymns, past and present, specially curated and organized by the Getty Music Team. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Hymns and the Joy of Singing” with Kristyn Getty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 9min

An Open Letter to the Parent Who Has Lost a Child (Cameron Cole)

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Cameron Cole entitled "An Open Letter to the Parent Who Has Lost a Child." Cameron Cole is the founder of Rooted, a ministry dedicated to fostering gospel-centered student ministry. He is the author of 'Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
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Aug 25, 2025 • 44min

5 Iconic Stories from the Book of Exodus (Jay Sklar)

In this episode, Jay Sklar takes a fresh look at five classic stories from the book of Exodus. Jay Sklar is a professor of Old Testament and vice president of academics at Covenant Theological Seminary. He is also the author of the Exodus portion for the 'ESV Expository Commentary: Genesis–Numbers' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Delighting in the Ten Commandments” with Jen Wilkin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 41min

Good News for Parents Filled with Regret, Guilt, or Shame (Adam Griffin)

Adam Griffin, lead pastor of Eastside Community Church and author of 'Good News for Parents,' shares insights on transforming the challenges of parenthood into cherished privileges. He emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection and finding freedom in faith, tackling feelings of guilt and shame head-on. Griffin encourages parents to view exhaustion through a gospel lens, discussing how to reframe parenting as a blessing filled with joy, rather than a burden. He also debunks parenting clichés, revealing the hidden joys of family vacations.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 9min

3 Misconceptions Parents Might Have About Their Children’s Salvation (Champ Thornton)

Champ Thornton, Director of children and family resources at Crossway and author, discusses three common misconceptions parents have regarding their children's salvation. He stresses the importance of ongoing faith and repentance over a one-time decision. Parents are encouraged to foster a genuine relationship with Christ in their kids, emphasizing acknowledgment of sin and relational aspects of salvation. This insightful conversation helps shift the focus from mere phrases or dates to nurturing a deeper spiritual connection.
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Aug 11, 2025 • 34min

How Reading Galatians Changed My Life (Portia Collins)

Portia Collins, a Bible teacher and founder of She Shall Be Called, shares her transformative journey through the study of Galatians. She emphasizes the importance of empowering women in Bible literacy and how understanding freedom in Christ reshaped her life. Portia discusses influences from notable leaders like John Piper, her personal Bible study strategies, and tools she uses. She also delves into the challenges of navigating legalism and the gospel, urging listeners to engage with Scripture for true transformative freedom.
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Aug 4, 2025 • 42min

6 Tools That Change the Way You Study Scripture (Jon Nielson)

Jon Nielson, senior pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church and author of 'Understanding God's Word,' shares invaluable insights on studying Scripture. He highlights six essential tools that empower believers to engage with the Bible confidently. Listeners will learn about the importance of historical context and clarity in interpretation, with a focus on the book of Romans and the often-overlooked insights from Habakkuk. Nielson emphasizes a Christ-centered approach to Scripture, urging believers to uncover the divine narrative of redemption.
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Jul 30, 2025 • 11min

7 Tips to Help Introverts Connect at Church (Megan Hill)

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Megan Hill entitled "7 Tips to Help Introverts Connect at Church." Megan Hill serves as the managing editor for the Gospel Coalition. She is also the author of 'A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
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Jul 28, 2025 • 41min

How the Extraordinary Church in Acts Applies to Ordinary Believers Today (Iain Duguid)

In this episode, Iain Duguid talks through key moments in the first eight chapters of Acts and what insight the church can take from them. Iain Duguid is a professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'Turning the World Upside Down: Lessons for the Church from Acts 1–8' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “5 Strange Stories in the Book of Acts” with Nancy Guthrie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.
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Jul 21, 2025 • 46min

Do You Have a Theology of Exercise? (David Mathis)

David Mathis, a senior teacher and executive editor at desiringGod.org, discusses how exercise can honor God and foster spiritual growth. He emphasizes a holistic approach, linking physical well-being to spiritual joy. Mathis addresses the modern challenges of sedentary lifestyles and the idolization of fitness while encouraging listeners to view physical health as an act of worship. He also shares insights on prioritizing well-being with manageable steps and the importance of prayer in the fitness journey, making faith and fitness a shared path.

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