TGC Podcast

At a time when we typically live longer than any generation before us, it seems all we want to do is preserve our youth. From hair dye to microblading, antiaging creams to botox, we negotiate with age through products, surgeries, and even downright denial. But Scripture tells us that wisdom is with the aged and gray hair is a crown of glory—so why are we so age-averse? In this panel discussion recorded at TGCW24, Courtney Doctor, V...

Prayer is essential to a flourishing walk with God. Yet, too often, our prayers remain shallow or neglected. The apostle Paul models how to use the beauty of Christ's work as a springboard for hopeful and heartfelt prayer. In this panel discussion from TGC25, Megan Hill, Paul E. Miller, Trillia Newbell, and George Robertson take a fresh look at the prayers of Ephesians with the hope of deepening our delight in drawing near to God.

This talk from TGCW24 by Trillia Newbell explores the what, when, where, and how of Bible reading. Newbell looks at different approaches to reading, studying, and applying God’s Word, as well as strategies for effective studying and memorization. Whether you’re a seasoned believer or someone who’s just beginning to explore the Bible, listen to cultivate your delight in God’s Word.

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The Christian landscape has shifted in significant ways since 2005, the year The Gospel Coalition was founded. In this panel discussion recorded at TGC25, Mark Vroegop, Nancy Guthrie, Collin Hansen, Juan Sanchez, and Ligon Duncan reminisce about the early days of TGC and reflect on all God has done in the past 20 years. They also talk about what they hope to see in the future as TGC seeks to help renew and unify the contemporary ch...

Loving Jesus means loving our neighbors as well. But our culture is increasingly post-Christian, post-church, and post-reached. Our neighbors feel further away than they’ve ever been. So what shifts are needed to speak Jesus in this culture? In this talk from TGC25 followed by Q&A, Sam Chan talks about how to speak about Jesus in a more effective way.

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Over the past 10 years, Laura Wifler and Emily Jensen have watched motherhood shift in significant ways. As they sunset their popular Risen Motherhood ministry, they've got some parting advice for today's moms. Listen to Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra read her article about it, published at The Gospel Coalition.

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 story of Revelation—a message its orig...

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.

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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 Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jer...

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 significance of local church communities and...