The Crossway Podcast

David Helm, senior pastor of Christ Church Chicago and chairman of the board for the Charles Simeon Trust, shares valuable insights on teaching the Bible effectively. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and reliance on the Holy Spirit while addressing the unique role of everyday individuals in Bible teaching. Helm discusses overcoming anxiety in leading discussions and encourages a fresh engagement with Scripture to navigate challenges. Listeners are inspired to view teaching as a journey of growth and progress in their faith.

Today, we wanted to share an episode we originally released in 2020 with Jonathan Leeman. In light of America's current political climate, we thought Leeman's discussion of how Christians should think about political disagreements within the church would be encouraging.Jonathan Leeman is the editorial director for 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors’ Talk podcast. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books and teaches at several seminaries. He is also the author of 'How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics?' from Crossway.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, Coleman Ford discusses the relevance and teaching of the early Church Fathers for modern pastoral ministry.Coleman M. Ford is an assistant professor of humanities at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He serves as a fellow for the Center for Pastor Theologians. He is also the codirector and research fellow for the Center for Ancient Christian Studies. He is also the co-author of 'Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls: Learning the Art of Pastoral Ministry from the Church Fathers' 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!Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

In this episode, Nathan Knight discusses his journey into pastoral ministry and church planting, critiquing the current church planting industry, and advocating for a biblically-centered approach focused on shepherding and discipleship.Nathan Knight is a pastor of Restoration Church and serves on the lead team for the Treasuring Christ Together church planting network. He is also the author of 'Planting by Pastoring: A Vision for Starting a Healthy Church' from Crossway.Read the full transcript of this episode.❖ Listen to “When Churches Get Doctrine Right and Everything Else Wrong” with Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIf 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 Jonathan Gibson entitled "5 Myths about Liturgy".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!

Gavin Ortlund discusses theological triage and the age of the earth in Christian theology. He emphasizes unity in faith, understanding theological importance, and exploring creation perspectives. Topics include interpretation of Scripture, historical views on creation, and navigating cultural challenges through the gospel promotion.

In this episode, Mark Vroegop encourages Christians to not waste their waiting.Mark Vroegop is the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and the author of 'Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life' from Crossway.Read the full transcript of this episode.❖ Listen to “Why Is Making Decisions So Hard?” with Aimee Joseph: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeIf 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!

Join David Mathis, pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, as he discusses the essential virtues and qualities of pastor-elders according to 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, emphasizing traits like humility, integrity, hospitality, and effective teaching skills. Explore the significance of upholding these virtues in both public and private life, and learn about the expectations and responsibilities of church leaders in leading and protecting the church community.

In this episode, Nancy Guthrie unpacks 5 different events from the book of Acts and shares how they showcase the mission and theme of the book.Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the host of the Conversations on the Bible with Nancy Guthrie podcast. She is also the author of 'Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts' from Crossway.Read the full transcript of this episode.Subscribe to Conversations on the Bible with Nancy Guthrie:Apple Podcast | Spotify❖ Listen to “What Your Teenager Needs Most” with Paul Tripp:Apple | SpotifyIf 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 this episode, Jon Nielson offers advice to parents about how to raise teenagers in our current day and age.Jon Nielson serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton in Wheaton, Illinois. He is also the author of 'God's Great Story: A Daily Devotional for Teens' from Crossway.Read the full transcript of this episode.❖ Listen to “What Your Teenager Needs Most” with Paul Tripp:Apple | Spotify | YouTubeIf 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!