The Crossway Podcast

Kristen Wetherell, author of children's book series 'For the Bible Tells Me So', discusses the importance of teaching kids theology. She shares practical advice for parents on approaching challenging topics, integrating theology into daily life, and avoiding common mistakes. The podcast also explores the doctrine of God's revelation and the significance of teaching children about it. 'The Bible Tells Me So' is introduced as a series of board books teaching core doctrines of the Christian faith.

Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Jen Oshman, entitled, "Unpacking 'New Year, New Me'".Jen Oshman has been in women’s ministry for over two decades as a missionary and pastor’s wife on three continents. She’s the mother of four daughters, the author of 'Enough about Me: Find Lasting Joy in the Age of Self'.Read the essay here.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Andrew Davis encourages Christians that not only is Bible memorization infinitely valuable, but everyone is wholly capable of doing so.Andrew Davis is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina, and the founder of Two Journeys Ministry. He is also a visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, a council member of the Gospel Coalition, and a former trustee of the International Mission Board. He is the author of several books, including 'How to Memorize Scripture for Life: From One Verse to Entire Books'.Read the full transcript of this episode.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Thank you for listening to the Crossway Podcast in 2023. We are happy to present Mike Reeves reading Luke 2 for you and your family this Christmas.To hear more ESV Bible audio, visit ESV.org or download the ESV app for Apple and Android.

In today's episode, David Gibson unpacks Psalm 23 and shares how Jesus is the greatest and promised shepherd.David Gibson is the minister of Trinity Church in Aberdeen, Scotland. He is also the author of 'The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host'.Read the full transcript of this episode.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Amy DiMarcangelo, entitled, "Help! I Don’t Know If I’m Doing Enough for Christ".Amy DiMarcangelo is a regular contributor at the Gospel Coalition. She also writes about discipleship, mission, and books at her website, equippedformercy.com. She is also the author of 'Go and Do Likewise: A Call to Follow Jesus in a Life of Mercy and Mission'.Read the essay here.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's episode, Peter Williams unpacks a well-known parable to show the genius of Jesus.Peter J. Williams is the principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project, and a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee. He is the author of 'The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher'.Read the full transcript of this episode.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's episode, Jonathan Gibson encourages Christians to prepare their hearts for Christmas.Jonathan Gibson is an ordained minister in the International Presbyterian Church, United Kingdom, and associate professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He is also the author of 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany'.Read the full transcript of this episode.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Matthew Martens, entitled, "3 Things That Must Change about the American Justice System".Matthew T. Martens (JD, University of North Carolina School of Law; MABS, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a trial lawyer and partner at an international law firm in Washington, DC. He has spent the bulk of his more than twenty-five-year legal career practicing criminal law both as a federal prosecutor and as a defense attorney. He served as a law clerk to Chief Justice William Rehnquist at the US Supreme Court and also as a political appointee in the criminal division of the US Justice Department under Attorney General Ashcroft. His new book with Crossway is called 'Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal'.Read the essay here.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for 9Marks, discusses the importance of good authority in today's skeptical culture. He explores the relationship between authority and our view of God, the misuse of spiritual authority, the virtue of teachableness in good authorities, the danger of complacency after success, the importance of transparency and confession in authority, and the proper use of authority.