The Crossway Podcast

Today, we are pleased to share with you an audiobook preview for Selected Sermons by Lamuel Haynes.Born in 1753, Lamuel Haynes was an indentured servant who grew to become a dynamic and influential reformed preacher and abolitionist in the decades surrounding the American Revolution. Nicknamed the Black Puritan, he's credited as being the first African American ordained for ministry in the United States.To hear more from Lamuel Haynes, check out the newest installment of Crossway Short Classics Selected Sermons.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, Michael Reeves discusses how the Pharisees are not just the 'bad guys' from the Bible, but an example of what hypocrisy can look like in the church even today.Michael Reeves is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Bridgend and Oxford, United Kingdom.To hear more from him, check out his book Evangelical Pharisees: The Gospel as Cure for the Church's Hypocrisy.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!

In today's episode, Jenny-Lyn de Klerk shares about Puritan women and what we can learn today from these forgotten Puritans. While highlighting Lucy Hutchinson, Jenny-Lyn showcases how the stories we may not know are the ones we just might need for our lives today.Jenny-Lyn de Klerk works as an editor at Crossway and has multiple degrees in church history and historical theology, specializing in Puritan spirituality. She has also written articles for Themelios, the Midwestern Journal of Theology, and the Gospel Coalition and contributed to the Lexham Dictionary of Church History. Jenny-Lyn and her husband, JD, live and attend church in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. To learn more about Puritan women, check out Jenny-Lyn de Klerk's book 5 Puritan Women: Portraits of Faith and Love.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 are pleased to present an audio essay written and read by Jenny-Lyn de Klerk entitled "Women Were Puritans Too".Jenny-Lyn de Klerk works as an editor at Crossway and has multiple degrees in church history and historical theology, specializing in Puritan spirituality.To read the book she wrote on Puritan women, check out 5 Puritan Women: Portraits of Faith and Love.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!

Conservative scholar Robert George and Andrew Walker discuss the common good, American conservatism, natural law. They delve into the impact of overturning Roe v. Wade, the transgender movement, and anticipate the collapse of a cultural movement.

In today's interview, Ian Vaillancourt walks through the exodus and shares how God's plan of redemption shines throughout it.Ian J. Vaillancourt is an associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Natalie, have two children and are members at West Highland Baptist Church in Hamilton, Ontario. To hear more from Ian, check out his book The Dawning of Redemption: The Story of the Pentateuch and the Hope of the Gospel.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 are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Katie Faris entitled 'An Open Letter to a Struggling Mom'.Katie Faris is a contributing writer to several blogs including the Gospel Coalition and Risen Motherhood. A pastor’s wife and mother to five, Katie lives with her family in New Jersey. To learn more, visit katiefaris.com.To hear more from Katie Faris, check out her book God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood.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, Leah Savas shares the forgotten history of abortion in America and how it can influence the way Christians can view the movement today. Through sharing stories and discussing the recent overturn of Roe v Wade, Savas unpacks how there is more to the pro-life movement than we may be aware of.Leah Savas reports on abortion for WORLD News Group, where she writes the weekly Vitals roundup and newsletter of pro-life news. Leah lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband, Stephen.To hear more from her, check out the book she co-authored with Marvin Olasky - The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History, 1652–2022Read 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!

In today's interview, Katie Faris shares how the comfort of God can be found even in the struggles and sorrows of motherhood. Sharing her own stories and experiences with motherhood, Katie Faris unpacks how God is still good when everything feels stressful and overwhelming as a parent.Katie Faris is a contributing writer to several blogs including the Gospel Coalition and Risen Motherhood. A pastor’s wife and mother to five, Katie lives with her family in New Jersey.To download Katie's Truth and Lie chart click here.To hear more from her, check out her new book - God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood.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 Gavin Orland entitled "10 Practices to Kill Pride".Gavin Ortlund serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California. He is the author of several books and runs the popular YouTube channel Truth Unites.To hear more from him, check out his new book "Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness".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!