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TGC Podcast

The Gospel Coalition

The Gospel Coalition Podcast features keynote and breakout sessions from our national, regional, and women"s conferences. We exist to equip the next generation of believers, pastors, and church leaders to shape life and ministry around the gospel.

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00:46:11

How to Study the Bible

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2025/05/02

In this breakout session from TGCW24, Kristen Wetherell, Elizabeth Woodson, Raechel Myers, and Amanda Bible Williams explore the joys and challenges of studying the Bible, sharing practical strategies and resources to help listeners engage more deeply with Scripture. Emphasizing the importance of community, consistency, and grace, the panel encourages listeners to trust God’s work through his Word even when it feels difficult or dry.

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00:39:26

Why We Need Women in Ministry

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2025/04/25

In this breakout session from TGCW24, Michael Kruger makes a compelling case for the essential role of women in ministry—not as optional or merely permitted, but as vital by God’s design. Drawing from theological, biblical, and historical perspectives, he highlights women’s significant contributions throughout Scripture and early Christianity, urging the church to embrace both spiritual fathers and mothers and encouraging women to step into their ministry callings.

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00:31:05

Crawford Loritts: How Do You Make a Difference?

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2025/04/18

In this keynote address from TGC's 2007 inaugural conference, Crawford Loritts explores the urgency of passing faith from one generation to the next, ensuring a deep passion for God’s character and the truth of Scripture.Reflecting on Psalm 78, he highlights the power of mentorship, the importance of balancing cultural engagement with divine truth, and the lasting influence of a strong spiritual legacy. Loritts challenges ministers to faithfulness in their personal obedience, doctrinal precision,

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01:00:29

John Piper: The Gospel Will Triumph

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2025/04/11

In this keynote address from TGC's 2007 inaugural conference, John Piper explores the triumph of the gospel in the new heavens and new earth, emphasizing God's faithfulness and preaching's transformative power. Reflecting on his journey from academia to pastoral ministry, he highlights the role of suffering in deepening our awareness of sin and our hope of a redeemed creation.Ultimately, Piper reminds us that the greatest gift of the gospel isn't just a renewed world but the everlasting joy of

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00:55:28

Tim Keller: How Gospel-Shaped Ministry Looks

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2025/04/04

In this keynote address from TGC's 2007 inaugural conference, TGC's cofounder Tim Keller unpacks the essence of gospel-centered ministry, drawing from 1 Peter 1–2 to highlight its historical, doxological, Christocentric, cultural, and transformational nature.He stresses the importance of preaching, warns against shallow faith and legalism, and encourages a balanced approach to cultural engagement that embodies both truth and love. Keller concludes by showcasing the gospel’s enduring relevance and

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01:01:36

Don Carson: Defining and Defending the Gospel

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2025/03/28

In this keynote address from TGC's inaugural conference in 2007, TGC cofounder Don Carson answers the question "What is the gospel?" He unpacks the gospel as a comprehensive, Christ-centered truth that’s theological, biblical, apostolic, historical, personal, universal, eschatological, and proclaimed. It's a truth that ultimately transforms us.Carson defines TGC's foundation as he points to the richness of the gospel as one unified message, drawing from the entirety of Scripture and the apostles'

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00:45:47

Understanding Adolescent Anxiety, Depression, and...

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2025/03/21

We’re living through a teen mental illness epidemic, as adolescents self-report record levels of sadness, loneliness, and anxiety. And teens growing up in Christian homes aren’t immune to this epidemic.In this breakout session from TGCW24, Betsy Childs Howard interviews Sandi Taylor, a mental health counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and their parents. They discuss the causes of anxiety, the role social media plays in teen mental health, and the difference the gospel can make in

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00:50:54

Reclaiming the Lost Art of Blessing

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2025/03/14

All Christians are called to bless, but do we know what that call means and how it informs the way we relate to our family and neighbors? In this breakout session at TGCW24, Tina Boesch considers the relational, future-oriented, and outward-focused nature of blessing, tracing it from Genesis to Numbers 6 and Jesus‘s teachings. From blessings in the home and church to extending them to our communities—and even our enemies—Boesch encourages listeners with practical steps to embrace and share God’s

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00:35:27

How Union with Christ Changes Everything

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2025/03/07

Amy Gannett joins Joanna Kimbrel to discuss the doctrine of union with Christ and its profound impact on the Christian life. They explore how salvation is not just a legal status but a deep, spiritual connection to Christ through the Holy Spirit. Amy explains how this union transforms prayer, evangelism, identity, and the believer’s daily struggle against sin. The conversation also highlights how union with Christ provides strength in suffering and assurance of God’s presence.

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00:48:37

What in the World Is God Doing?

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2025/02/28

In this breakout session at TGCW24, Sarah Zylstra hosts a roundtable discussion with Sarah Kuswadi, Gail Curry, Carol de Rossi, and Shamsia Borhani Rafee, highlighting the spiritual landscapes of Australia, Ireland, Latin America, and Afghanistan. Each panelist shares the challenges present in her context while reflecting on ministry highlights and the encouraging ways she sees God at work in the world.They discuss the following:Australia's spiritual contextGospel movement in AustraliaThe spiritual

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00:44:31

Materialism, Money, and Me Culture

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2025/02/21

In this breakout session from TGCW24, Jen Oshman explores the deep-rooted human desire for security, whether through material wealth, productivity, or influence. She unpacks Jesus’s parable of the rich fool in Luke 12, emphasizing the dangers of self-centered accumulation and misplaced trust in earthly possessions. She encourages listeners to seek true security in God by living generously, trusting Christ, and prioritizing eternal riches over temporary gain.She teaches the following:The pursuit of

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00:40:48

A Conversation about Singleness

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2025/02/14

In this episode, Soojin Park, Anna Meade Harris, and Lydia Brownback share their personal experiences, from widowhood to lifelong singleness, addressing the challenges and misconceptions that single individuals often face in the church. The conversation explores how the church can better support and integrate singles. And they offer encouragement and practical insights on embracing singleness with faith and purpose, reminding listeners that singleness is not a secondary calling but a meaningful and

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00:43:14

Preparing Teens for Life in a Secular World

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2025/02/07

A recent Barna study showed that the ages of 18 to 25 are when many professing Christians will leave the church, especially as they transition to college life.In this breakout session from TGCW24, Michael Kruger shares insights from his book Surviving Religion 101, exploring how parents can equip their children intellectually and spiritually to go through college and beyond with their faith intact. Kruger shares three key principles for parents—wise exposure, purposeful dialogue, and embracing

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00:41:50

How Christianity Transformed the World

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2025/01/31

Many today claim Christianity is toxic, bigoted, patriarchal, Western, imperialist, and repressive. However, the biblical teaching that every human being is made in God's image is the foundation for our regard for human dignity and freedom.In this breakout session from TGCW24, Sharon James explores the profound ways Christians have influenced the world for the better in areas such as justice, philanthropy, health care, education, and the dignity of women.She discusses the following:The story of

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00:29:36

Is the Bible Good for Women?

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2025/01/24

In this episode, Kendra Dahl, Rebecca McLaughlin, Jen Oshman, and Wendy Alsup consider the Bible’s teaching about women through a Jesus-centered understanding of Scripture. They observe Christianity's historical and cultural influences and encourage women to stay engaged with the Scriptures, seek truth in community, and persevere in the good work God has called them to.They discuss the following:Personal experience and why it's essential to study the ScripturesThe misuse and misapplication of

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00:45:00

Longing for the Holy Spirit’s Power

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2025/01/17

Jesus told his disciples it’d be to their advantage that he was going away because, if he didn’t, the Helper wouldn’t come to them. Then in Acts, we read about the Holy Spirit's descent on believers. So what advantage does the Holy Spirit bring?In this breakout session from TGCW24, Nancy Guthrie considers how our experience of the Holy Spirit today differs from that of Old Testament saints. She also unpacks the advantages of the Spirit's indwelling and what the Spirit-empowered life looks like.She

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00:33:31

Ligon Duncan Interviews New TGC President Mark Vroegop

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2025/01/10

In this special episode, Ligon Duncan sits down with Mark Vroegop, the new president of The Gospel Coalition, to discuss his journey of faith, pastoral ministry, and vision for TGC's future. Hear Mark's testimony, the personal trials that shaped him, and the passion driving his commitment to serve pastors, churches, and believers around the world.Mark shares his thoughts on:TGC’s role in supporting the local churchChallenges and opportunities facing the church todayThe importance of cultural

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00:45:11

Why People Are Leaving the Church

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2025/01/10

We’re currently living through the largest and fastest religious shift in U.S. history, with 40 million people having left houses of worship, mainly in the last 25 years.In this breakout session from TGCW24, Jim Davis and Michael Graham, authors of The Great Dechurching, unpack four types of people who’ve left evangelical churches, why they left, and why more than half of them are willing to return.They discuss the following:Why we need data on dechurchingKey findings from The Great Dechurching’s

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00:39:52

Spiritual Disciplines for Every Season

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2025/01/03

Joanna Kimbrel, Amy Gannett, Gretchen Saffles, and Trillia Newbell reflect on their practice of spiritual disciplines, offering encouragement and practical suggestions for various seasons of life. They discuss the value of community in cultivating accountability, the need to start small and build consistency, and the abundant grace for those who find themselves in seasons of struggle. They also address common misconceptions about spiritual disciplines, stressing the joy of receiving these practices

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01:09:29

Top Theology Stories of 2024

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2024/12/27

Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger for their annual discussion as they look back on the top theology stories of 2024. They also share their favorite books from 2024, updates on personal projects, and what they're each looking forward to in life and ministry in 2025. They discuss: The rise in Bible sales in 2024Declining fertility rates worldwideBig changes for the United Methodist Church and the role of the Global SouthThe advance of assisted suicide in the UKThe Cass Report and the truth about

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