The Crossway Podcast

In this episode, Ray Ortlund walks through four ways we can hit rock bottom and offers hope for those who find themselves there.Ray Ortlund is the president of Renewal Ministries, the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville, and a canon theologian with the Anglican Church in North America. He is also the author of 'Good News at Rock Bottom: Finding God When the Pain Goes Deep and Hope Seems Lost' from Crossway.Read the full transcript of this episode.❖ Listen to “How to Endure Inexplicable Suffering” with Eric Ortlund:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In today's episode, Zach Carter and Jonathan Arnold share the value of written prayers and walk through four prayers from historical church eras that they love.Jonathan Arnold is an Associate Professor of Theological Studies at Cedarville University, and Zach Carter is the Senior Pastor of Redeemer Church in Huntsville, Alabama. They are also co-editors of 'Cloud of Witnesses: A Treasury of Prayers and Petitions through the Ages' from Crossway.Read the full transcript of this episode.❖ Listen to “Is Evangelicalism out of Touch with Church History?” with Gavin Ortlund:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

David Helm, Senior Pastor of Christ Church Chicago and chairman of the Charles Simeon Trust, shares crucial insights for effective Bible teaching. He discusses three core convictions essential for teachers: confidence in Scripture's authority, the vital role of prayer, and the importance of mentorship. Helm emphasizes that understanding God's Word is a collaborative journey involving both the spirit and the community. He encourages aspiring teachers to engage deeply with their local church for growth and guidance, making the learning process enriching and impactful.

In this episode, Timothy Paul Jones responds to the most common objections to the resurrection and shares why they fall short.Timothy Paul Jones is vice president for doctoral studies; professor of Christian family ministry; and chair of the department of apologetics, ethics, and philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'Did the Resurrection Really Happen?' from Crossway.Read the full transcript of this episode.❖ Listen to “How to Respond to Common Arguments against Christianity” with William Lane Craig:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Collin Hansen explores how to reconcile the existence of evil and suffering in the world with a good God.Collin Hansen is the vice president for content and editor in chief for the Gospel Coalition and the executive director of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is also the author of 'Where Is God in a World with So Much Evil?' from Crossway.Read the full transcript of this episode.❖ Listen to “Is Christianity on the Decline?” with Rebecca McLaughlin:Apple Podcasts | SpotifyIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Jonathan Gibson entitled "Help! My Daily Worship Feels Stale".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 'Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship' 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!

In this episode, Daniel Stevens unpacks everything that we know and don't know about the biblical figure Melchizedek.Daniel Stevens is an assistant professor of New Testament Interpretation at Boyce College, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'Songs of the Son: Reading the Psalms with the Author of Hebrews' from Crossway.Read the full transcript of this episode.❖ Listen to “Reading the Psalms with Jesus in View” with Dane Ortlund:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Kathryn Butler shares her experience writing The Dreamkeeper Saga and encourages Christians to steward their daydreams for the glory of God.Kathryn Butler trained in surgery and critical care at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, where she then joined the faculty. She is also the author of the Dream Keeper Saga which just concluded with the fifth and final book 'The Last Keeper'.Read the full transcript of this episode.❖ Listen to “Dragons, Absent Fathers, and Stories That Heal” with Kathryn Butler:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Christian Walker entitled "How (and How Not) to Talk with Your Kids about Sexuality".Christian Walker is an accomplished curriculum writer and educator with experience both directing a large children’s ministry in a local church setting as well as spending numerous years in elementary education. She is also the co-author of 'What Do I Say When . . . ?: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens' 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!

In this episode, Christopher Ash discusses the centrality of the Psalms in Christian life and worship and emphasizes their Christ-centered nature.Christopher Ash is a writer in residence at Tyndale House in Cambridge. He previously served as a pastor and church planter and as the director of the Proclamation Trust Cornhill Training Course in London. He is also the author of the four-volume series 'The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary' from Crossway.Read the full transcript of this episode.❖ Listen to “Why Did God Let Job Suffer?” with Christopher Ash:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!