TGC Podcast

 In this plenary message from TGC25, Ryan Kwon exposits Ephesians 4:25–5:14. He explains that God's indicatives always lead to God's imperatives, and the grace of God gives believers a new desire to obey God's commands. In Christ, this leads to living out a new individual identity, a new collective identity, and a new familial identity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

In this plenary session from TGC25, Andrew Wilson argues that you can't make sense of the book of Ephesians without understanding the necessity of Jesus's ascension. He characterizes the structure of Ephesians 4:1-16 as "mountain-shaped" with the ascension at its peak. Paul urges the early church to unity and maturity because these things are grounded in the gifts of the ascended Christ. Hosted by...

An excerpt from the Advent devotional Unto Us: 25 Advent Devotions about the Messiah . Unto Us is available to buy on Amazon or in the TGC store . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this plenary talk from TGC25, Mark Vroegop teaches from Ephesians 2:11-22. He talks about the compelling need to remember our redemption and its results, to understand how our vertical reconciliation to God effects our horizontal reconciliation with each other. In response, Vroegop calls for the church to embody the unity and diversity that is foretold in Revelation 7. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Campus pastors describe ministry this fall as ‘crazy,’ ‘wildly encouraging,’ and ‘a little overwhelming but super exciting.’ Listen to Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra read her article , published at The Gospel Coalition, about the revival happening among Gen-Z students. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

In this plenary message from TGC25, Kenneth Mbugua preaches on Eph. 2:1–10 about the boasting inherent to human nature, what it reveals about our lives, and how the outworking of our new nature in Christ leads to boasting only in him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this second of a two-part discussion hosted by the Theopolis Institute, Collin Hansen and James R. Wood discussed discuss whether a "negative world" framing is helpful, whether or not Keller should have been more concerned with politics, and whether winsomeness is synonymous with avoiding hard truths your listeners don't want to hear. They also take questions from the audience. Hosted by Simple...

In this first of a two-part discussion hosted by the Theopolis Institute, Collin Hansen and James R. Wood discuss Tim Keller's strengths and weaknesses. They consider the legacy of Keller's Christ-centered preaching, explore the good and bad of the "third way," and confer over his focus on evangelism rather than political theology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Revelation is a book of the Bible many of us fear or avoid: it can feel opaque at best and terrifying at worst. Popular conceptions in movies and fiction have added to the confusion around its message. But we don't have to view this hope-filled book as inaccessible or weird. In this conversation recorded at TGC25, Mike Kruger and Jen Wilkin talk about the riches that lie behind the symbols and sto...

This article is adapted from  How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life . by Rebecca McLaughlin (TGC/Crossway, October 2025). Purchase through the TGC Bookstore or Amazon . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this live recording from TGC25, Rebecca McLaughlin and Sam Chan discuss strategies for answering skeptics' questions about Christianity, then they answer questions posed by the audience. They model how to talk about difficult issues like abortion, suffering, hell, mental health, and sexuality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Maybe no other movement in church history has spoken with greater spiritual insight on suffering than the Puritans. In this message recorded at TGC25, Ligon Duncan mines Puritan and Scottish Presbyterian writers for rare jewels of theology we can apply not only in our personal suffering but also in our ministry to others. Recommended Resources: The Mystery of Providence by John Flavel The Rare Jew...

True friendship is a gift from God, but in our digital age, it can be difficult to foster meaningful friendships. In this conversation recorded at TGCW24, Melissa Kruger, Ruth Chou Simons, Courtney Doctor, and Ann Voskamp discuss the blessings of partnering together in ministry. They stress the need for discernment, patience, and the willingness to risk being vulnerable, underscoring the significa...

In this talk from TGC25, Jeremy Pierre looks at Scripture’s vision for mental well-being and offers suggestions for how to talk about mental health wisely and avoid common errors. Rather than accept or reject specific terms, he looks at the purpose of language and argues that we should use language that aligns with our own purpose, to know God. Pierre provides practical guidance for pastors and co...

Tantrums. Screen time. Sleep. Discipline. None of us has parenting completely figured out, but we can all learn from each other. In this conversation, recorded at TGC24, Ginger Blomberg, Betsy Childs Howard, Emily Jensen, and Laura Wifler talk about the high highs and low lows of raising young children and rejoice together that God’s strength is made perfect in our weaknesses.  Hosted by Simplecas...

Cultural apologetics involves understanding and addressing cultural narratives and longings, rather than just intellectual arguments. In this panel discussion recorded at TGC25, Trevin Wax, Keith Plummer, Andrew Wilson, and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss how to effectively use cultural apologetics as a tool for discipleship and evangelism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

In this message on Exodus 4, recorded at TGC's 2011 National Conference, Tim Keller discusses the significance of the Red Sea crossing in the Old Testament and its connections to the New Testament, emphasizing that salvation is about freedom from bondage on different levels. Redemption is about getting out of bondage, and grace is the means of getting out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

This panel discussion, recorded live at TGCW24 considers the importance of human dignity as we seek to develop an all-encompassing approach to valuing life. Join Missie Branch, Portia Collins, Lauren McAfee, and Bri Stensrud for a thoughtful conversation on compassion, respect, and protection for human life from conception to natural death. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

Many of us know we need to rest but aren’t sure how to adopt a rhythm of rest that reflects biblical teaching. In this conversation from TGCW24, Amy Gannett and Gretchen Saffles discuss how a right view of God shapes the way we view ourselves to better receive the rest he supplies. They unpack a biblical theology of rest by tracing the overarching theme from Genesis to Revelation, seeking to apply...

Don Carson discusses the concept of flexibility in gospel proclamation based on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. He explains how Paul adapted his message to different audiences, emphasizing the need to win people to Christ without compromising the gospel. Carson considers John Travis's "C1 to C6 spectrum" of Christ-centered communities in light of Paul's message, and highlights the importance of flexibility...

Whether it’s a public scandal captured in the headlines or a private offense held closely in our hearts, many of us have been hurt by others in the church. In this panel discussion from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Winfree Brisley, Karen Hodge, Ruth Chou Simons, and Irene Sun explore various kinds of church hurt and offer gospel-centered guidance for navigating them both practically and spiritua...

Are you the wife of a pastor, elder, or seminary student? We want you to know you’re not alone in this unique calling. In this episode from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Kristie Anyabwile, Christine Hoover, Glenna Marshall, and Kristen Wetherell share an encouraging conversation about loving Jesus and his church, supporting our husbands, and enduring faithfully in ministry. They discuss cultivati...

Loving others and communicating respectfully across differences isn’t easy—sometimes it’s not even something we want to do. It’s far more comfortable to stay in circles of sameness than to engage those with different beliefs, backgrounds, and perspectives. In this breakout session from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Vanessa Hawkins explains how growing in cross-cultural competence is not just help...

In this keynote from TGC’s 2009 National Conference, Ligon Duncan urges pastors to recover the centrality of the pastoral epistles—1 and 2 Timothy and Titus—as foundational guides for faithful life and ministry. He critiques two persistent errors in the Western church: theological liberalism, which changes the message to suit culture, and methodology divorced from theology, which compromises minis...

In this keynote from TGC’s 2009 National Conference, K. Edward Copeland examines 2 Timothy 3:1–9 to address the dangers of self-centeredness, superficial godliness, and a diluted gospel in the last days. He warns that misdirected love—where people prioritize themselves over God—will infiltrate even the church, leading to a form of religion that lacks true power. Copeland calls pastors to reject pe...