The Connecting Podcast with Paul Tripp

What does it look like to live out the gospel in your profession? How can you make an impact for the Kingdom in the public sphere? In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast , Paul has a conversation with husband and wife Makoto and Haejin Shim Fujimura. Makoto is a prolific painter and artist who formed the International Arts Movement and was appointed by the president to the National Coun...

How does the gospel comfort us in the middle of unimaginable heartbreak? Nancy Guthrie lost two children at six months old, but she found Jesus to be close and sweet during her grief. This month's episode of The Connecting Podcast with Nancy Guthrie is brimming with hope, wisdom, and resilience in the face of tragedy. Paul and Nancy also discuss a few of her amazing books, exploring topics like wh...

When was the last time you had a piece of cake? Did you thank God for his creativity and wisdom in providing it for you? In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast , Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott devour the theology of food as they feast on God's grace and wisdom throughout Scripture. So grab your favorite food and beverage, open your Bible, and enjoy the nourishment of this gospel discussio...

Are you trying to get a taste of heaven ... from the internet? You might be surprised by what you find out in this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast with Samuel James, author of the new book "Digital Liturgies." He highlights some of the dangers of digital technologies while offering wisdom for navigating an internet-saturated world. Find out what a digital liturgy is, and so much more, in...

Leadership…Loss…Love Dave Harvey is our guest on this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast. His life experiences and seasoned biblical wisdom make this a can’t-miss episode. He’s one of Paul’s longest and dearest friends and peers in ministry.

Money. The thought of it can be overwhelming. The pursuit of it can be addicting. On this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, we talk about your finances with Art Rainer. Learn how to manage your money practically, wisely, and generously to the glory of God!

What does it take to become one of the best violinists in the world? For starters, you have to begin practicing at 3 years old... and never stop! Meet David Kim, the concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra. In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, you'll hear his story of success, failure, and coming to discover Jesus by accident. Scroll to the end to hear a few more selections of Da...

G R A C E ... the conversation continues! It's simply impossible to capture or define the grace of God, but Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott give it their best shot in this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, where they continue their conversation on grace. If you missed the first episode on grace, check out The Connecting Podcast episode 018. SPOILER ALERT: They don't even come close to finish...

Grace. Other than the word God, there is no more important word in the Christian dictionary. Grace is the ultimate spiritual game changer, and in this episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott begin a multi-part discussion on the word grace and everything it means for a follower of Jesus. If you've been enjoying The Connecting Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review he...

Francois is a Global Transformational Engineer. What does that mean? I guess you'll have to listen to this episode of The Connecting Podcast to find out! SPOILER ALERT: It means that he travels all around the world planting churches and training church planters. Francois is part of a movement that wants to plant 1 million new churches, train 1 million pastors, and evangelize and disciple 100 milli...

There are no words to properly introduce this month’s guests on The Connecting Podcast - Ruslan and Faina from Kazakhstan. Their testimonies of salvation are remarkable and what God is doing through this young couple will leave you speechless. This might be the most exciting Connecting Podcast yet. We only had the opportunity to interview them on one day while they were in Los Angeles, so we set u...

In this month’s episode, we welcome a wildly entertaining guest - Doug Logan. Doug is the president of Grimké Seminary and a vice president for the Acts29 church planting network, with an expertise in urban ministry. He’s also the Pastor for Church Planting at Remnant Church in Richmond, VA. If you have a heart for urban cities and want to see the gospel proclaimed, please share this episode!

The Japanese are among the largest unreached people groups in the world. How can we follow the Great Commission and make disciples in this nation? In this month’s episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, Brett Rayl talks with us about the work of Christ Bible Institute in Japan. Their mission is to help strengthen and support the church so that the gospel may be cherished and proclaimed throughout Japan...

Can you fill in the blank? "The righteous shall live by _____________." Most of us know that we’re supposed to live by faith, but do you know what that really means? And more importantly: do we know how to live by it? That's what this episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 is all about. Listen for yourself and share with someone who could be encouraged by a practical definition of faith!

Is Scripture sufficient to speak to every issue in life? In this month's episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, we welcome Julie Lowe to the show. Julie is an author and biblical counselor at CCEF with over twenty-two years of counseling experience. If you've been enjoying 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 or know someone who would benefit from this content, please share this episode with them!

We need the gospel on college campuses more than ever before. In this month's episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, we are excited to interview Andy Young, who has been on the frontlines of college campus ministry for more than 15 years. The lessons he shares will help you navigate an increasingly secular world. If you've been enjoying 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 or know someone who would benefit from thi...

When a husband and wife experience a miscarriage, the grieving father is often forgotten about. There are many rich resources for mothers, but what about spiritual support for the men? In this month's episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, we are delighted to interview Eric Schumacher, author of 𝙊𝙪𝙧𝙨: 𝘽𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙚𝙣 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙚. His 31-day devotional helps men process their grief an...

What does the Bible have to say about the value of women? In this month's episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩, we are joined by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher. Together, they have written 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙊𝙛 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣, which traces the value of women through the narrative of the Bible. Elyse Fitzpatrick is a nationally sought-after speaker and author. She has authored 23 books and li...

There are 1.4 billion people in China, 1.3 billion of whom do not know Christ. What does it take to create an indigenous house church movement in this country to spread the gospel? In this riveting edition of The Connecting Podcast, Paul and Shelby have a conversation with a key leader about the opportunities, challenges, and risks that come with being a follower of Christ under a government ready...

•Does it matter where you attend church as a believer? •What does a vegetable garden have to do with the gospel? In this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, Rechab Gray joins Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott to answer these questions and more. Rechab is a dear friend and gifted preacher, currently planting New Creation Fellowship in Orlando, Florida. He has been married to his wife Brittany sin...

In this month's episode, Paul and Shelby are excited to introduce you to someone special - Lois Kehlenbrink. Lois is a biblical counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist. She also happens to be the sister of Paul's wife, Luella! Lois trains and counselors pastors, their wives, and ministry leaders all around the world. In this interview, you'll experience how the gospel truly connects...

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Christians know that their life should be guided by the doctrines contained in God's Word. But all too often, we don't know how those doctrines apply to everyday life. In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott will make that connection for you when they discuss Paul's brand new book, "Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life." If you’...

This month’s episode features one of Paul’s heroes, Vaneetha Risner, who shares her story of suffering and faith. Vaneetha writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her story includes childhood bullying, losing an infant son, developing post-polio syndrome, and going through an unwanted divorce. Her books, "Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption", as well as her devotional,...

Today, we are excited to launch a brand-new resource from Paul Tripp Ministries called, “The Connecting Podcast”. These conversations between Paul, his co-host Shelby Abbott, and special guests will be up to 2 hours long, diving deep into the gospel and how it transforms our daily lives. We'll talk about suffering, evangelism, work, sexuality, culture, and so much more. In this inaugural episode,...