The Connecting Podcast with Paul Tripp

In this episode, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott are joined by Rechab Gray, a gifted preacher planting New Creation Fellowship in Orlando. They discuss attending church as a believer, the connection between a vegetable garden and the gospel, the redemption of John Newton and William Culper, the transformative power of God's grace, church planting, finding community, parenting, recognizing guilt, journeying through the scriptures, exploring sexual sin, details in biblical stories, overcoming shyness, avoiding prayer, the power and pain of the local church, and exalting the name of the Lord.

Biblical counselor Lois Kehlenbrink, sister of Paul's wife, shares her experiences training and counseling pastors and ministry leaders worldwide. Topics include the significance of community in prayer, the impact of Lois' work on people's lives and marriages, the importance of understanding personal stories in ministry, and recognizing God's guidance in life.

Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott welcome Sam Allberry to discuss spending quality time with family, the blessings of recognizing everyday graces, personal reflections on trusting Jesus, harmful effects of cultural attitudes towards same-sex attraction, finding purpose in pain, the gospel and self-identity, showing grace while addressing sin, the significance of the law and God's love, importance of the body for Christians, living in the middle and finding hope.

Paul Tripp and his wife, Luella, reflect on their 50-year marriage. They discuss their early days and courtship, overcoming obstacles in their relationship, and embracing cultural differences. They share stories about their time as house parents at Overbrook School for the Blind and the hidden struggles in ministry. They also talk about prioritizing marriage, adopting a daughter, and building a gospel-centered marriage.

Paul Tripp, author of 'Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life,' discusses unpacking doctrines and connecting them to practical living, recognizing the truth and glory of God, the importance of following through with actions, the intersection of sexuality, money, and the doctrine of creation, the doctrine of the holiness of God, and the labor of love in writing a book.

Vaneetha Risner shares her story of suffering and faith, discussing the importance of reading and studying the Bible as a Christian. She reflects on her childhood experiences and anger towards God, and shares her crisis of faith. Risner recounts the tragedy of losing her two-month-old son and learning to trust God through lament. She also talks about her experience of suffering as a mother and finding unexpected love on E-Harmony.

Shelby Abbott, an author, radio host, and campus minister joins Paul Tripp in the inaugural episode of this podcast. They discuss various interesting topics including the appeal of collecting Mickey Mouse figurines, the transformative power of challenging experiences, personal stories of anxiety and bullying, finding meaning in painful experiences, accepting Christ in college, the numbing effect of technology, the burden of seeking human approval, the transformative power of embracing the doctrine of creation, and living out the gospel in everyday life.