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Top Theology Stories of 2023 with Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger
December 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBJoin Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger for their annual recap discussion on the biggest stories affecting the church around the world in the last year. This conversation was originally featured on TGC's Gospelbound podcast.
Faith & Work: How Do I Glorify God Even When My Work Seems Meaningless?
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, the final installment of our six-week series on faith and work, Greg Phelan answers the question, “How do I glorify God even when my work seems meaningless?” He discusses: • The danger: self-justification (:36) • Looking big (1:28) • Thinking small (3:15) • Remembering the promise (4:30) • How we can glorify God (6:40) Explore more from TGC on the topic of Faith and Work (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/faith-and-work/).
How Do I Glorify God Even When My Work Seems Meaningless? — Faith & Work
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, the final installment of our six-week series on faith and work, Greg Phelan answers the question, “How do I glorify God even when my work seems meaningless?” He discusses: • The danger: self-justification (:36) • Looking big (1:28) • Thinking small (3:15) • Remembering the promise (4:30) • How we can glorify God (6:40) Explore more from TGC on the topic of Faith and Work (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/faith-and-work/).
Faith & Work: How Should We Think Biblically About End-of-Life Care?
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, the fifth in our six-week series on faith and work, Bill Davis answers the question, “How should we think biblically about end-of-life care?” He discusses: • Why end-of-life care (00:32) • End-of-life and medical ethics committees (3:05) • Advocating for others in end-of-life (9:35) • Two things to know when advocating for others (13:23) • Life and the question of infinite value (15:21) • Biblical advanced directives (17:27) • Choosing a shorter lif...
How Should We Think Biblically About End-of-Life Care? — Faith & Work
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, the fifth in our six-week series on faith and work, Bill Davis answers the question, “How should we think biblically about end-of-life care?” He discusses: • Why end-of-life care (00:32) • End-of-life and medical ethics committees (3:05) • Advocating for others in end-of-life (9:35) • Two things to know when advocating for others (13:23) • Life and the question of infinite value (15:21) • Biblical advanced directives (17:27) • Choosing a shorter lif...
How Can We Include the Poor In the Conversation? — Faith & Work
November 11, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, the fourth in our six-week series on faith and work, Robby Holt and Brian Fikkert answer the question, “How can we include the poor in the conversation?” They discuss: • Connecting the conversation (:43) • Biblical foundations (1:48) • Economics (3:10) • Creation: work as part of God’s design (4:14) • Image bearing (7:12) • Positive view of culture (9:28) • Fall: the impact on relationships (11:58) • Broken people create broken cultures (14:50) ...
Faith & Work: How Can We Include the Poor In the Conversation?
November 11, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, the fourth in our six-week series on faith and work, Robby Holt and Brian Fikkert answer the question, “How can we include the poor in the conversation?” They discuss: • Connecting the conversation (:43) • Biblical foundations (1:48) • Economics (3:10) • Creation: work as part of God’s design (4:14) • Image bearing (7:12) • Positive view of culture (9:28) • Fall: the impact on relationships (11:58) • Broken people create broken cultures (14:50) ...
Historically, How Did Followers of Jesus Serve the Poor? — Faith & Work
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, our third in a six-week series on faith and work, Amy Sherman answers the question, “How did followers of Jesus serve the poor?” She discusses: • Imitating Jesus (:32) • Formalizing the process (1:58) • John Calvin and the Reformation influence (2:47) • John Wesley and the Methodist tradition (4:04) • The influence of Octavia Hill (5:00) • Maggie Walker’s bank (7:08) • Explore more from TGC on the topic of Serving the Poor.
Faith & Work: Historically, How Did Followers of Jesus Serve the Poor?
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, our third in a six-week series on faith and work, Amy Sherman answers the question, “How did followers of Jesus serve the poor?” She discusses: • Imitating Jesus (:32) • Formalizing the process (1:58) • John Calvin and the Reformation influence (2:47) • John Wesley and the Methodist tradition (4:04) • The influence of Octavia Hill (5:00) • Maggie Walker’s bank (7:08) • Explore more from TGC on the topic of Serving the Poor.
How Can Pastors Encourage Congregants in Their Work Life? — Faith and Work
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, our second in a six-week series on faith and work, Matt Rusten discusses four ways pastors can encourage congregants in their work life. He discusses: How pastors and congregants can connect over work (:47) In the corporate worship gathering (2:31) In pastoral practices (3:58) In discipleship and spiritual formation (5:01) In outreach or mission (6:12) Explore more from TGC on the topic of Faith and Work. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/topics/fait...
Faith and Work: How Can Pastors Encourage Congregants in Their Work Life?
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, our second in a six-week series on faith and work, Matt Rusten discusses four ways pastors can encourage congregants in their work life. He discusses: How pastors and congregants can connect over work (:47) In the corporate worship gathering (2:31) In pastoral practices (3:58) In discipleship and spiritual formation (5:01) In outreach or mission (6:12) Explore more from TGC on the topic of Faith and Work. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/topics/fait...
How Do I Affirm Goodness In the Workplace? — Faith and Work
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, we begin a six-week series titled “Faith & Work” with Missy Wallace, who answers several questions regarding the affirmation of goodness in the workplace. She discusses: The Gospel changes everything including how we think about work (0:46) The kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven (3:21) Our own brokenness and sanctification (6:23) Creational goodness and the theology of work (10:31) Final encouragement—The good work that comes out of everyone is the ima...
Faith and Work: How Do I Affirm Goodness In the Workplace?
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, we begin a six-week series titled “Faith & Work” with Missy Wallace, who answers several questions regarding the affirmation of goodness in the workplace. She discusses: The Gospel changes everything including how we think about work (0:46) The kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven (3:21) Our own brokenness and sanctification (6:23) Creational goodness and the theology of work (10:31) Final encouragement—The good work that comes out of everyone is the ima...
Salvation and Predestination: Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity
June 16, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, we conclude the five-week series, “Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity” with Josh Butler, who answers two questions regarding predestination and salvation. He discusses: Shifting from a mechanical vision to a romantic vision of predestination and election (0:00) A paradigm shift from the country club to war-zone medics (3:45) We are elected to a redemptive community (6:40) How do I know I'm saved? (8:20) Final encouragement—keep asking questions (11:15) Ex...
Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity: Salvation and Predestination
June 16, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, we conclude the five-week series, “Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity” with Josh Butler, who answers two questions regarding predestination and salvation. He discusses: Shifting from a mechanical vision to a romantic vision of predestination and election (0:00) A paradigm shift from the country club to war-zone medics (3:45) We are elected to a redemptive community (6:40) How do I know I'm saved? (8:20) Final encouragement—keep asking questions (11:15) Ex...
Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity: The Bible’s Authority
June 09, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Michael Kruger addresses five questions from the Gen Z audience on biblical authority and the inerrancy of Scripture. He addresses: Reasons why the Bible is trustworthy (0:00) The meaning of the Bible's inerrancy (3:27) The Bible does not contradict itself (5:15) Do parts of Old Testament law still apply today? (6:25) The canon of Scripture and how certain books were chosen (9:05) Relevancy and reliability of these ancient writings (12:55) Encouragement fo...
The Bible’s Authority: Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity
June 09, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Michael Kruger addresses five questions from the Gen Z audience on biblical authority and the inerrancy of Scripture. He addresses: Reasons why the Bible is trustworthy (0:00) The meaning of the Bible's inerrancy (3:27) The Bible does not contradict itself (5:15) Do parts of Old Testament law still apply today? (6:25) The canon of Scripture and how certain books were chosen (9:05) Relevancy and reliability of these ancient writings (12:55) Encouragement fo...
Gen Z's Questions About Christianity: Social Justice and Politics
June 02, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, we continue in our series, "Gen Z's Questions About Christianity," where Thaddeus Williams answers four challenging questions on social justice and politics. He addresses: Defining and avoiding "The Newman Effect" (0:00) Giving others the benefit of the doubt (4:10) John Perkins and his approach to racial justice (5:30) Similarities and differences between social and biblical justice (7:50) Is critical race theory (CRT) biblical? (14:30) Engaging politics w...
Social Justice and Politics: Gen Z's Questions About Christianity
June 02, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, we continue in our series, "Gen Z's Questions About Christianity," where Thaddeus Williams answers four challenging questions on social justice and politics. He addresses: Defining and avoiding "The Newman Effect" (0:00) Giving others the benefit of the doubt (4:10) John Perkins and his approach to racial justice (5:30) Similarities and differences between social and biblical justice (7:50) Is critical race theory (CRT) biblical? (14:30) Engaging politics w...
Gen Z's Questions About Christianity: Sexuality and Gender Identity
May 26, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBThis episode of TGC Q&A with Rachel Gilson is the second in a five-week series titled, “Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity." Gilson answers four important questions about sexuality and gender identity. She discusses: The negative temptation of sexual desire (0:00) Loving those who identify as LGBT and remaining true to biblical beliefs (3:06) Leading with the the gospel of grace (4:11) Invite, listen, protect, and invest (5:10) Referring to a transgender person by their desired prono...
Gen Z's Questions About Christianity: Rachel Gilson on Sexuality and Gender Identity
May 26, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBThis episode of TGC Q&A with Rachel Gilson is the second in a five-week series titled, “Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity." Gilson answers four important questions about sexuality and gender identity. She discusses: The negative temptation of sexual desire (0:00) Loving those who identify as LGBT and remaining true to biblical beliefs (3:06) Leading with the the gospel of grace (4:11) Invite, listen, protect, and invest (5:10) Referring to a transgender person by their desired prono...
Sexuality and Gender Identity: Gen Z's Questions About Christianity
May 26, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBThis episode of TGC Q&A with Rachel Gilson is the second in a five-week series titled, “Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity." Gilson answers four important questions about sexuality and gender identity. She discusses: The negative temptation of sexual desire (0:00) Loving those who identify as LGBT and remaining true to biblical beliefs (3:06) Leading with the the gospel of grace (4:11) Invite, listen, protect, and invest (5:10) Referring to a transgender person by their desired prono...
Hell and Judgment: Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity
May 19, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, we kick off a new five-week series titled, “Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity" with Josh Butler, who answers two questions regarding hell and judgment. He discusses: Reconciling God’s love with eternal judgment (0:00) A broader storyline for hell (1:24) Getting hell wrong (2:55) Reconciling heaven and earth (3:38) Getting the hell out of earth (4:37) Is hell a scare tactic? (6:45) The impact of sin (9:48) The good news of the gospel (10:40) Explore m...
Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity: Hell and Judgment
May 19, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, we kick off a new five-week series titled, “Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity" with Josh Butler, who answers two questions regarding hell and judgment. He discusses: Reconciling God’s love with eternal judgment (0:00) A broader storyline for hell (1:24) Getting hell wrong (2:55) Reconciling heaven and earth (3:38) Getting the hell out of earth (4:37) Is hell a scare tactic? (6:45) The impact of sin (9:48) The good news of the gospel (10:40) Explore m...
What Are the Biggest Issues the Church Will Face in This Decade?
May 12, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Paul Tripp and J. D. Greear discuss the question, “What are the biggest issues the church will face in this decade?” They discuss: Identity (:00) Preparing to address identity in our churches (2:00) Overcoming the “media view” of Christianity (3:40) A new vocabulary based on the gospel (5:28) Reaching and engaging the culture (6:31) Every Christian and the Great Commission (7:48) Fringe culture church (8:34) Explore more from TGC on the topic of church.
How Do I Know if I Married the Right Person?
May 05, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Jared Wilson and Afshin Ziafat discuss the question, “How do I know if I married the right person?” They discuss: If you’re married, you married the right person (:00) The source of the question (1:08) A theological deficiency (2:21) The goal of marriage (3:26) The grass is greener where you water it (4:53) Bathing marriage in prayer (5:43) He or she isn’t your savior (7:21) You don’t complete me (8:51) Worthwhile intentionality (9:55) Explore more from...
How Can Christians Avoid Smartphone Addiction?
April 28, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, David Mathis and Joe Rigney answer the question, “How can Christians avoid smartphone addiction?” They discuss: A pastoral predicament (:00) Admitting you have a problem (1:53) Controlling impulses (4:04) Gaining larger vision (6:05) Godliness as a value (7:13) The price of phone addiction (8:39) The joy of freedom (9:22) Explore more from TGC on the topics of technology and addiction.
How Do I Know if I’m Saved?
April 21, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Dave Harvey and Michael Lawrence answer the question, “How do I know if I'm saved?” They discuss: Where to begin (:00) How you don’t know you’re saved (1:49) Observing your own life (2:46) The Spirit’s testimony (4:27) Objective and subjective evidence (5:31) Internal and external evidence (7:07) Challenging a profession of faith when there is no fruit (9:36) Explore more from TGC on the topic of salvation.
What Does Paul Mean By, ‘Do Not Be Overcome By Evil, But Overcome Evil With Good’?
April 14, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Crawford Loritts and Jason Cook answer the question, “What does Paul mean by, ‘Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good?’” They discuss: Taking his words at face value (:00) Confronting evil (1:51) Displaying Christ-like character (3:30) The outrage culture (4:33) Passionate disagreement in love (5:58) Living in the tension (7:08) Explore more from TGC: How Should Christians Respond to a Culture of Outrage? Fruit of the Spirit
How Should We Respond to the Paradoxes of Christianity?
April 07, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Jackie Hill Perry and Jen Pollock Michel discuss the question, “How should we respond to the paradoxes of Christianity?” They address: Is everything a paradox? (:00) Is God good? (1:23) And what about suffering? (2:12) Responding to paradox (2:50) Our desire for control (3:58) Jesus’s response (5:21) Explore more from TGC on this topic: Why Christians Need More Paradox The Liberating Paradox of Weakness
Should I Forgive Those Who Are Unrepentant?
March 31, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Tim Challies and Tony Merida discuss the question, “Should I forgive those who are unrepentant?” They address: Defining forgiveness (:00) Becoming a peacemaker (1:21) The forgiveness of God (3:42) Acknowledging consequences (5:02) Explore more from TGC on the topic of forgiveness. This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of Providence, by bestselling author, John Piper. Sign up for a free Crossway+ account by Friday, April 30 to receive 40...
If Hell Is Real, How Do Christians Justify Anything Except Evangelism?
March 24, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Jared Wilson and Afshin Ziafat discuss the question, “If Hell is real, how do Christians justify anything except evangelism?” They address: Urgency and necessity (:00) Making disciples (2:08) Moral mandates to multi-faceted ministry (2:55) Pre-evangelism (3:58) Making much of Christ in all things (5:17) Explore more from TGC on the topic of evangelism. This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of Providence, by bestselling author, John Pip...
How Do I Find Peace When Unsaved Loved Ones Die?
March 17, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, John Piper and Trip Lee discuss the question, “How do I find peace when unsaved loved ones die?” They address: Understanding the faith of the listener (:00) The radical prioritization of following Jesus (1:22) Our current capacity for dealing with death (1:56) “Sorrowful, but always rejoicing” (4:08) Becoming acquainted with the goodness of God (6:10) Anguishing over the lost (7:35) Rolling your burdens onto God (8:50) Explore more from TGC on the topic o...
What Have John Piper and Trip Lee Learned About God Recently?
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, John Piper and Trip Lee discuss the question, “What have you learned about God recently?” They address: God uses trials (:00) God is working even when things go wrong (2:07) Love the sovereignty of God (3:31) Opportunity to change one human heart (4:48) Explore more from TGC on the topic of Bible study. This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of Providence, by bestselling author, John Piper. Sign up for a free Crossway+ account by Friday,...
What Biblical Questions Can I Answer With, ‘I Don’t Know’?
March 06, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Tim Challies and Tony Merida discuss the question, “What biblical questions can I answer with, 'I don't know’?” They address: “I” vs. “we” questions (:00) The inscrutability of God (1:55) Wrestling with suffering (3:26) Developing the “I don’t know” skill (4:16) Varying understandings in preaching (5:42) Don’t answer questions no one is asking (7:22) Explore more from TGC on the topic of apologetics.
When and Where Did Sermons Originate?
March 03, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Chris Bruno and David Helm discuss the question, “When and where did sermons originate?” They address: Laying a biblical foundation (:00) From the mind of God (:43) Formalized in the Old Testament (1:41) Preaching in the ministry of Jesus (3:35) New Testament patterns (4:47) Processes of the early church fathers (5:44) The preacher and the sacraments (7:14) Importance of the Word in worship (9:40) Explore more from TGC on the topic of preaching.
How Can I Help My Child Persevere in Faith?
February 27, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Dave Harvey and Michael Lawrence discuss the question, “How can I help my child persevere in faith?” They address: Helping children preserve their faith in an ever-changing world (:00) Praying for your children as a starting point (1:12) Moving beyond profession to spiritual maturity (3:27) Conversing about difficult things like suffering (4:22) Making your home a place to discuss questions and doubts (5:49) Being a factor in your children’s interpretive pro...
What Did James Mean By, ‘You Do Not Have, Because You Do Not Ask’?
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Paul Tripp and J. D. Greear discuss the question, “What did James mean by, ‘You do not have, because you do not ask?’” They address: Taking the verse seriously (:00) Avoiding a formulaic approach (1:16) Understanding God’s sovereignty in prayer (2:15) “Stop asking stupid questions and eat” (3:27) Understanding the call to pray (4:11) Best resources on prayer (5:06) Adulterous prayer (7:07) Explore more from TGC on the topic of prayer.
How Do Youth Leaders Disciple a Media-Formed Generation?
February 20, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Derek Rishmawy and Cameron Cole discuss the question, “How do youth leaders disciple a media-formed generation?” They address: Quiet voices in crowded spaces (:28) Countering the darkness (1:15) The gender conversation (2:14) Recognizing spiritual enemies and fighting them in prayer (3:24) The authority of Christ (4:53) Supporting parents as they teach their children (5:40) Not simply playing defense (7:22) Explore more from TGC on this topic: Hope for th...
What Does Jesus Look Like? Is It Okay to Wonder?
February 17, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Chris Bruno and David Helm discuss the question, “What does Jesus look like? Is it okay to wonder?” They address: Where to start (:28) Overcoming the enculturated view (1:27) Why the Bible doesn’t tell us how Jesus looked (2:31) Whether or not it’s okay to create representations of Jesus (3:47) Should we depend on icons to further our worship? (6:12) Our desire to see God (7:13) Explore more from TGC on this topic: What Did Jesus Look Like? Answering East...
Why Must We Believe the Bible Is Divinely Inspired?
February 13, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Rico Tice and Scott Oliphint discuss the question, “Why must we believe the Bible is divinely inspired?” They address: It’s not just great literature (:28) When God’s authority is questioned (:43) Believing inconvenient truth (3:22) A question of the will (5:32) How it affects our evangelistic methodology (6:06) Explore more from TGC on this topic: Scripture as Divine Revelation The Divine Inspiration of Holy Scripture
How Do I Respond to Someone Who Rejects Scripture as a Trustworthy Source?
February 10, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Josh Chatraw and Mark Allen discuss the question, “How do I respond to someone who rejects scripture as a trustworthy source?” They address: The context of the question (:29) Being intimidated by the question (1:27) Learning to triage the conversation and find the central issue (2:14) Leaning on the gospels as truth (3:32) Dispelling ideas that biblical stories are myths (4:34) The gospels are too counter-intuitive to be a hoax (8:36) Explore more from TGC ...
Would a Gospel Coalition Be Beneficial in Your Part of the World?
February 06, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Mike Evans and Jeong Woo Kim discuss the question, “Would a gospel coalition be beneficial in your part of the world?” They address: Why TGC is necessary in Korea (:28) The need for unified gospel efforts (1:34) Trans-denominational efforts to return to reformational roots (2:07) Explore more from TGC on this topic: TGC Korea Provides New Forum for Gospel-Centered Content Why Christianity Quit Growing in Korea
How Does Literature Deepen Our Understanding of Scripture?
February 03, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Karen Swallow Prior and Jen Pollock Michel discuss the question, “How does literature deepen our understanding of Scripture?” They address: Reading vs. comprehension (:28) Paying attention (1:10) How social reading has affected our comprehension (2:19) Reading difficult texts (3:47) Reading for formation (4:38) Practicing imagination (5:41) Required imagination (6:52) Explore more from TGC on this topic: Want to Read Great Literature? Start Here. Why Ev...
The Sanctity of Life: How Do We Love the Unborn and Their Mother?
January 30, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBPlease listen with discretion as this episode addresses very sensitive topics around the sanctity of life. Margaret Gibson joins us for the final installment of our four-part sanctity of life series to discuss empowering women with better choices, advocating for the unborn and their mothers, and why compassion and grace are essential in upholding the sanctity of life. She addresses: How she came to work as the Director of Development at The Source Texas (1:31) How infertility softened h...
The Sanctity of Life: How Does Legal Work Support the Pro-Life Cause?
January 27, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBPlease listen with discretion as this episode addresses very sensitive topics around the sanctity of life. In this episode of TGC Q&A, Matt Britton joins us for the third installment of our four-part sanctity of life series, discussing how his legal career grew beyond the courtroom and into fighting for the rights of the unborn in the pro-life movement. Matt addresses: A quick introduction (1:26) The core functions of 40 Days for Life (1:55) How he got involved in pro-life work (4:19) ...
The Sanctity of Life: What Are the Medical Implications of Abortion?
January 23, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBPlease listen with discretion as this episode references sensitive topics, including sexual assault. In this episode of TGC Q&A, Dr. Haywood Robinson joins us for the second installment of our four-part sanctity of life series, relaying his own story of being redeemed from a career of performing abortions. He shares insightful answers to medical questions related to pro-life issues. Dr. Robinson addresses: Being found by Jesus (1:32) 40 Days for Life (2:33) His spiritual transformation ...
The Sanctity of Life: What Does it Mean to Be Pro-Life?
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBPlease listen with discretion as this episode contains content related to abortion and pro-life issues. In this episode of TGC Q&A, Karen Swallow Prior introduces a new four-part series on the sanctity of life, addressing the true meaning of being pro-life and what she believes is necessary to end abortion. She addresses: Defining “sanctity of life” (1:42) Understanding abortion in her own story (3:52) Getting involved—serving those facing crisis pregnancy (6:23) Acting as a last voice...
How Do the Arts Help Us Learn and Grasp Scripture?
January 16, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Josh Byers and Quina Aragon address the question, “How do the arts help us learn and grasp Scripture?” They address: The arts as a means of communication (:28) Hesitation around engaging the arts (1:57) God and visual communication (2:11) Emotion, the arts, and memory (2:45) The Psalms and emotional experience (4:12) Imago Dei (4:57) Explore more from TGC on this topic here and here.
What Will Define the Next Generation of Pastors?
January 13, 2021 06:00 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBIn this episode of TGC Q&A, Al Mohler and Bryan Chapell address the question, “What will define the next generation of pastors?” They address: Concerns about the next generation of pastors (:29) Depreciation of commitment to denominations (1:00) Maintaining gospel centrality in a pluralistic culture (2:24) Deny Scripture or not talk about it (3:15) Fighting for cultural relevance (4:07) The speed of cultural change (4:55) Keeping the gospel first (5:49) Explore more from TGC on this ...