TGC Podcast

One third of the psalms are prayers of lament. Mark Vroegop defines lament as “a prayer in pain that leads to trust.” No one wants to learn the language of lament, but when sorrows come, lament is the means God has given us to pour out our hearts before him.

In this message on Psalm 102, recorded at TGCW26, Vroegop encourages believers to turn to God in suffering by acknowledging the reality of our pain while holding fas...

When men and women work together toward a shared mission and vision in Christ's church, we get a fuller representation of what it means to bear the image of God. But what does that look like? And is it possible in a faithfully complementarian context?

In this panel recorded at TGC25, J. T. English, Vanessa Hawkins, Michael Keller, and Jen Wilkin discuss the joys and struggles of men and women working together in ministry.

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Does the gospel have the power to bridge the chasms within our polarized society? 

In the second of this two-part episode, recorded at TGC25, Bill Reidel gives pastoral reflections on how we can seek to be faithful in proclaiming the good news in our polarized contexts. He talks about understanding disordered affections, cultivating an exile mindset among a congregation, and addressing political divisions within a local church...

Does the gospel have the power to bridge the chasms within our polarized society? In the first of this two-part episode, recorded at TGC25, David W. Pao introduces the concept that biblical authors intentionally subverted the ideologies of their time. In part two, Bill Reidel gives pastoral reflections on how we can seek to be faithful in proclaiming the good news in our polarized contexts.

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In modern Western culture, Christianity is often seen as anything but good, true, and beautiful. The Bible’s teaching when it comes to sexuality and gender can lead people to think Christianity is actively immoral and harmful. Bible passages about warfare, women’s roles, and eternal punishment can also raise skepticism about Christianity’s goodness. In this session, recorded at TGCW26, Rachel Gilson, Mary Hannah, ...

No one likes to wait. The gaps of life remind us that we’re not in control of your life. Waiting is uncomfortable and hard, so it’s tempting to resist it. However, the Bible both commends and commands waiting. To wait on the Lord is a hallmark of faithful discipleship. It’s an opportunity to lean on him in the gaps of life and learn how to trust in new and profound ways.

In this conversation recorded at TGCW26, Ma...

Discipleship begins in the home, and one of the best ways to do this is to study the Bible as a family. Creating a regular habit of spending time together in God’s Word invites children to learn through both their parents’ instruction and their personal experience how to read, interpret, and meditate on Scripture. Even imperfect family devotionals can have a profound impact on your children’s lives. 

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How can you believe what the Bible says about sexuality when Christians have acted so hatefully? How can you be a Christian given the church’s record on race? Questions like these have caused many to doubt—and even deconstruct—their faith. Where can we find help when we feel racked by doubt or are walking alongside someone who is?

In this talk from TGCW24, Collin Hansen and Rebecca McLaughlin explore these questio...

In creation, God sets out a purpose and vision for human labor and vocation through the cultural mandate of Genesis 1:26–28. Affirming that vision and yet moving beyond it, how ought Christians proclaim the gospel and demonstrate kingdom values in the marketplace? 

In this panel moderated by Darryl Williamson, Bob Doll, Jessica Cicali, Chris Carneal, and Alex Harris discuss how Christians can go ...