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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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00:40:42

I Am the Good Shepherd (John 10:11–18)

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2024/11/01

At TGCW24, Courtney Doctor teaches on Jesus’s statement, “I AM the Good Shepherd” from John 10:11-18. A good shepherd cares for, protects, and provides for his sheep.Throughout scripture, we're compared to the sheep who go astray or get lost. We need continual care and vigilant protection, and Christ offers us that and so much more. He's a shepherd who seeks out the one lost sheep and rejoices at its discovery! He leads us, guides us, and restores our souls.Doctor teaches the following: The role of

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00:42:39

I Am the Door (John 10:1–10)

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2024/10/25

At TGCW24, Vanessa Hawkins invites us to consider Jesus’s third I AM statement, "I AM the door" from John 10:1-10.There are times when we rely more on what Jesus gives us access to rather than resting in the truth that he himself is our access. Jesus is not merely our passage to eternal life with God—he is always more and better than we can imagine. As we turn to Jesus and learn from him, we will more clearly recognize his voice. As we read, study, and obey the Word of God, his voice will become

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00:50:11

I Am the Light of the World (John 8:12–30)

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2024/10/18

At TGCW24, Jen Wilkin shares Jesus’s second I AM statement, “I AM the Light of the World" from John 8:12-30. We all have first-hand experience of the darkness and brokenness that exists in our world. Jesus, the light that shines in the darkness, offers the “light of life” to anyone who follows him. Jesus’ message confronts the darkness in our hearts and in our world and offers us great hope in all of it.Wilkin teaches the following:The symbolism of light in ScriptureJesus' use of light as a

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00:37:19

I Am the Bread of Life (John 6:22–59)

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2024/10/11

At TGCW24, Melissa Kruger teaches on Jesus’s declaration in John 6, “I AM the Bread of Life.”The day before the events in this passage, Jesus fed a large crowd by miraculously multiplying bread and fish. But Jesus has something greater than their physical needs in mind—he wants to meet their spiritual needs. He extends an invitation to be satisfied and sustained in him, telling his listeners then and now that he is “the living bread that came down from heaven.” Jesus is the Bread of Life who offers

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00:41:08

Partners in Ministry: How Men and Women Must Labor...

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2024/10/04

In this special episode of TGC Podcast, Collin Hansen, Jen Wilkin, Kori Porter, and Michael Kruger discuss the vital partnership between men and women in ministry, and the historical and biblical importance of women's contributions to the church. They advocate for visible female leadership, the value of gender-specific spaces for discipleship, and creative ways to foster healthy male-female collaboration in church life and ministry. They discuss:Historical perspectives on women in ministryHealthy

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00:37:48

How Understanding God’s Story Changes Yours

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2024/09/27

The study of the grand narrative of Scripture isn't just an intellectual exercise; it's a transformative one. In this roundtable discussion, Kendra Dahl sits down with biblical theology experts Ben Gladd, Courtney Doctor, and Elizabeth Woodson to discuss how a Christ-centered understanding of Scripture illuminates our study of theology and our lives as Christians.They discuss:How discovering biblical theology impacted their livesHow the storyline of Scripture underpins theological categoriesThe

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01:59:08

How Christian Community Empowers Gospel Witness

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2024/09/20

In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 National Conference, a panel featuring Vincent Bacote, Steve DeWitt, John Dickson, and Phil Ryken considers how race, sex, politics, and social media are tearing evangelical communities apart. They reflect on what pastors, teachers, and other Christian leaders can do to restore true Christian fellowship and empower effective gospel witness that is faithful to Scripture and relevant to culture.They discuss:Challenges in the evangelical churchThe church's

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00:50:31

Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry on Gospel Sanity for...

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2024/09/13

We live in a world increasingly marked by accusation and anger, and our churches are called to be places where the love of Christ is not just a theological tenet but a felt reality. In this session from TGC's 2023 National Conference, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss how, with God’s help, our churches can be marked by honesty, safety, and renewal.They discuss: The need for gospel cultureThe role of love in gospel credibility"You're Not Crazy" book and its purposeHonesty and honoring in gospel

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00:47:36

A Biblical Theology of New Creation with Dr. G. K. Beale

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2024/09/06

The allure of worldly comforts can lead us away from our true security. In this breakout session from TGC23, Dr. G. K. Beale expounds on Revelation 18, illustrating the importance of obeying God's command to leave behind earthly comfort and security. Pointing out how Babylon in Revelation represents the world's sin and self-reliance, Beale urges believers to detach from the fleeting materialism of "Babylon" and place their trust solely in Christ. By identifying with Christ’s death and resurrection,

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00:38:13

To Understand Salvation, Understand the Trinity

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2024/08/30

In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 conference, Scott Swain demonstrates how understanding the Trinity equips us to grasp the biblical themes of salvation, particularly in the context of Exodus. He argues that the Trinity is central to God's self-revelation and covenant relationship with Israel, tracing promises from Abraham through to the Exodus. Swain also highlights the presence and role of the Holy Spirit in both the Old and New Testaments, linking the first Exodus to the hope of a second,

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00:40:46

Pursue Missionary Encounters Where You Are

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2024/08/23

In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 conference, Vance Pitman shares his journey of discovering his calling to expand God's kingdom through church planting, emphasizing the importance of kingdom-focused mission work over traditional church growth. The panelists, including Félix Cabrera, Matt Carter, Doug Logan, and Tony Merida, discuss the challenges and strategies of planting churches in diverse urban contexts, with a focus on multiplying disciples and reaching 1% of North America with the

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00:54:08

Let Kingdom Expansion Encourage You

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2024/08/16

Trevin Wax explores the challenges of spreading the gospel in a culture of expressive individualism, followed by a discussion with Dean Inserra and Christine Hoover. The panel discusses the impact of expressive individualism on North American culture, emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel to address feelings of inadequacy and shame. They highlight the rise of personalized pseudo-religions and stress the importance of local church engagement and deep relationships in ministry. Regardless

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01:03:06

Ministry to the Modern Child: Challenges and...

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2024/08/09

Clark Forbes highlights the importance of understanding diversity and cultural context when reaching Gen Z with the gospel, noting their shift from guilt-innocence to honor-shame paradigms influenced by social media. He encourages churches to equip parents and youth pastors to navigate these changes and provide a sense of belonging rooted in the gospel. After Forbes' message, a panel discusses prioritizing family ministry and integrating intergenerational discipleship to support a variety of family

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00:28:39

Church, Equip Parents to Disciple Kids

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2024/08/02

Family discipleship is essential for lifelong faith. In this breakout session from TGC23, Cameron Cole teaches from Ephesians 3:11–16, challenging parents to embrace their central role in their children's spiritual formation.Formative Christian practices like prayer, Bible reading, and spiritual conversations are crucial, and parents should prioritize their own spiritual growth as they actively participate in church life and discuss the gospel with their children regularly. The local church has a

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00:23:25

It Takes a Church to Disciple Kids

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2024/07/26

Discipleship is essential for the spiritual growth of the next generation. In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 conference, Terrence Shay emphasizes the distinct roles of home and church in disciple making, with parents as primary disciple makers and the church providing a supportive community.As we seek to effectively nurture children's spiritual development, especially in a post-pandemic culture, may the church equip and support parents with resources and a community to aid their children's

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00:49:20

When There’s a Bully in the Pulpit

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2024/07/19

While Scripture calls Christian leaders to be gentle, kind shepherds, there continue to be cases of pastors who dominate their flocks with a heavy hand. How should we understand this issue of “spiritual abuse”? How big of a problem is it? In this breakout session at TGC23, Mike Kruger explores the definition of spiritual abuse, how it’s often misunderstood, and what steps churches can take to address it.

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00:50:41

Fight Good Fights

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2024/07/12

Unity matters. Christ prayed his church would be marked by it. Yet disunity among Christians abounds, and it’s not always civil in tone. With the Bible’s clear admonitions about foolish controversies and quarreling, how can we know when a fight is worth having? Jen Wilkin offers a framework for diagnosing how to pick your battles and how to conduct yourself when a battle is worth the fight.

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00:54:34

Hope and Help for Women’s Ministry

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2024/07/05

A strong theological foundation plays a vital role in encouraging and sustaining hope. In this breakout session from TGC's 2023 conference, Ligon Duncan, Nancy Guthrie, Leigh Swanson, and Melissa Kruger provide practical advice and encouragement for pastors, elders, women’s ministry leaders, and others who desire to start and sustain biblically faithful and theologically rich women’s ministries in their congregations.

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00:45:34

1776: The Origin Story of the Post-Christian West

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2024/06/28

The year 1776 remade the world. In one extraordinary year, a combination of books, ships, machines, inventions, paintings, and declarations created a new cultural landscape that we could characterize as WEIRDER: Western, educated, industrialized, rich, democratic, ex-Christian, and romantic. In this breakout session from TGC23, Andrew Wilson teaches how these different transformations came together to shape our world—how the church of 1776 responded, and what we can learn from them.Read Andrew

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00:39:41

Bible-Teaching Strategies from Women Leaders

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2024/06/21

Rebecca McLaughlin teaches five key points on how to give a memorable talk, including using metaphors and sharing stories to engage your audience. She joins Melissa Kruger, Jen Wilkin, Courtney Doctor, and Elizabeth Woodson to discuss their journeys into Bible teaching, highlighting preparation and how to use spiritual gifts in church leadership. They encourage humility and integrating apologetics in women's ministry to address contemporary issues.Watch the Q&A that follows the panel

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