The Crossway Podcast

Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Carl Trueman entitled "10 Things You Should Know about the Sexual Revolution." Carl's new book is Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Complete this survey fo...

In today's episode, Uche Anizor discusses his own story of wrestling with apathy; 7 deadly causes of spiritual apathy that we should all be on the lookout for; and how to take steps back toward God when we realize we’re not doing well. Uche is the author of Overcoming Apathy: Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a rev...

In today's episode, Mark Vroegop considers what it looks like to lament the COVID-19 pandemic—and how that lament can help us heal, both individually and as churches. Mark is the author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament as well as the companion Devotional Journal. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the...

In this preview episode of Michael Reeves' new book, 'Gospel People: A Call for Evangelical Integrity', Reeves argues from a global, scriptural, and historical perspective that, while it’s not necessary to discard the evangelical label altogether, Christians must return to the gospel itself in order to understand what it truly means. This special episode includes the foreward and first chapter.

In today's episode, Michael Reeves discusses the term “evangelical” and the different ways it’s often used in our culture today, how we should respond to the cultural baggage often associated with the term, and the crucial theological underpinnings of a truly evangelical worldview. Michael is the author of Gospel People: A Call for Evangelical Integrity. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed th...

In this special bonus episode, Don Clark discusses what appealed to him (and what scared him) about illustrating the stories of the Bible; his approach and intentions with his artwork—both for kids and adults; and what the artistic process actually looked like over the two years he was working on this project. Don is the illustrator of The Biggest Story Bible Storybook. Read the full transcript an...

In today's episode, Kevin DeYoung talks about the catechetical battle that we’re all engaged in—whether we want to be or not—and how Christians (parents and non-parents alike) can help children to trust Jesus, embrace the Bible, and love others—even those with whom we disagree. Kevin is the author of The Biggest Story Bible Storybook. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure t...

In this preview episode of Carl Trueman's new book, 'Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution', Trueman explores how the world arrived at its current disorienting state of identity politics and how the church should respond. This special episode includes the foreward and first chapter.

In today's episode, Carl Trueman explores the history of Western thought with the view of answering two simple questions: How did we get here? and How should the church respond? Carl is the author of Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us s...

In today's episode, Jen Oshman discusses the many empty promises that the culture of the modern world makes that run counter to the clear teaching of Scripture and God's good plan for us. Jen is the author of Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which...

In today's episode, Dustin Benge explains why the church—despite all her faults—is worth fighting for. Dustin is the author of The Loveliest Place: The Beauty and Glory of the Church. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Sign up for our mailing list here.

In today's episode, Lydia Brownback talks about her experience of the pandemic and its effects on her social life as a single person, and how Christians can rally together and support one another in the wake of two years of social isolation, masks, and lockdowns Lydia is the author of Finding God in My Loneliness. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review,...

In today's episode, Jonathan Dodson talks about what a gospel-centered approach to discipleship entails. He highlights the importance of transparency for everyone involved, why the long-view of sanctification is so important to hold on to, and how to move forward when we feel hurt or betrayed by a mentor. Jonathan is the author of Gospel-Centered Discipleship. Read the full transcript. If you enjo...

In this preview episode of Aimee Joseph's new book, 'Demystifying Decision-Making: A Practical Guide', Aimee highlights the “drama of decision-making” and explains how our worldview shapes our approach to making choices—often more than we realize. This special episode includes the introduction and first chapter.

In today's episode, Matt Rhodes considers what it should look like to pursue cross-cultural missions with a focus on long-term success and why the American church should be asking itself that very question today. Matt is the author of No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread th...

In today's episode, Stephen Nichols discusses the remarkable life, tragic death and enduring legacy of the German theologian and pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Stephen is the author of Bonhoeffer on the Christian Life: From the Cross, for the World. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Sign up for our mailin...

In today's episode, Tony Reinke considers what the Bible has to say about human innovation and the things we create, why Christians are often so attracted to tech dystopianism, the future of AI, Facebook’s new metaverse, and more. Tony is the author of God, Technology, and the Christian Life. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread...

In today's episode, Aimee Joseph discusses why we struggle to make decisions, where God's will fits in to the topic, and how we can work on our efforts to make God-honoring choices in everyday life. Aimee is the author of Demystifying Decision-Making: A Practical Guide. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show...

In today's episode, Sam Storms talks about how God deals with our sin, once and for all. Sam is the author of A Dozen Things God Did with Your Sin (And Three Things He'll Never Do). Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Sign up for our mailing list here.

In today's episode, Eric Ortlund looks at the example of Job and how, as Christians, we should respond when we face a Job-like ordeal—suffering that is so painful, so inexplicable, so seemingly pointless that we’re tempted to curse God. Eric is the author of Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a...

Reading the Bible is essential to the Christian faith, but many of us struggle to study it faithfully. In How Can I Get More Out of My Bible Reading?, Jeremy Kimble explains how the church acts as God’s school, helping us read and follow Scripture through teaching, fellowship, and discipleship. He also offers advice to improve our own Scripture reading, helping us understand the big picture, ask g...

In today's episode, Patrick Schreiner discusses the story of Pentecost—a fascinating—but also somewhat confusing—account of the sending of the Holy Spirit to indwell God’s people in a new and powerful way. Patrick is the author of The Mission of the Triune God: A Theology of Acts. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word abo...

In today's episode, William Smith offers parents simple advice for viewing the holiday season as a special opportunity to point our kids’ hearts to their Savior. William is the author of Parenting with Words of Grace: Building Relationships with Your Children One Conversation at a Time. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the wo...

In honor of the anniversary of R. C. Sproul's passing on this day in 2017, Crossway is pleased to share a special one-hour excerpt from 'R. C. Sproul: A Life' by Stephen J. Nichols, focusing on the final days of Sproul's life and the lasting legacy of his ministry. Click here for an article from Crossway featuring responses of thankfulness for R. C.'s life.

In today's episode, Mitch Stokes talks about the many problems with an atheistic worldview—including logical holes that skeptics often prefer to ignore. Mitch is the author of How to Be an Atheist: Why Many Skeptics Aren't Skeptical Enough Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Sign up for our mailing list...