The Russell Moore Show Tim Keller on Hope in Times in Fear (re-air)
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Sep 24, 2025 
Tim Keller, a renowned pastor and author, shares profound insights from his book, Hope in Times of Fear. He reflects on how his cancer diagnosis revealed the dangers of idolizing worldly gifts and emphasizes reordering loves for deeper joy. Keller discusses confronting mortality during the pandemic and explores why Christians still fear death, despite their faith. He encourages compassionate engagement with skeptics while affirming the hope found in the resurrection, reminding us that everything will ultimately be all right.
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Test For Idols By Stepping Back
- If you suspect your career is an idol, test it by intentionally stepping back and evaluating its hold on you.
- If you can't de-idolize it voluntarily, expect life to give you a problem that forces de-idolization.
Heaven Will Make Amends
- Heaven will make amends, so earthly regrets will be resolved in the resurrection.
- Keller consoles that unachieved aims will be fulfilled in God's larger plan, reducing eternal regret.
Tradeoffs Of Growing A Big Church
- Keller compares his mentoring regrets to Mark Dever's deliberate smaller church model that fostered leaders.
- He credits Redeemer's growth for institutions like City to City despite mentoring trade-offs.
