The Crossway Podcast

Matthew Harmon, New Testament professor and author, reads an audio essay tracing how false teachers mimic the serpent’s tactics. He outlines a three-step pattern from Genesis applied to later opponents: questioning Scripture, rejecting truth, and offering tempting alternatives. Harmon links these moves to Jesus’ wilderness temptations and to critics in 2 Peter and Jude.

Shar Walker, writer and college ministry alum and author of a children’s biography of Harriet Tubman, guides listeners through Tubman’s life of sacrifice and service. Short segments cover her childhood and enslavement, the head injury that shaped her, daring escapes and rescues via the Underground Railroad, Civil War service, spiritual life and the role of songs, and writing for young readers.

Matthew S. Harmon, New Testament professor and author, explores biblical wisdom as more than information. He contrasts knowledge with wisdom, discusses AI and the information age, and explains how wisdom forms character through struggle, patience, and trusting God. He also traces wisdom’s pattern in Scripture and points to Jesus as wisdom incarnate.

Brian Rosner, New Testament scholar and former principal of Ridley College, reads an essay on identity and reinvention. He explores the looking-glass self and how family, culture, genetics, and social minds shape who we are. He traces mimicry, subconscious formation, and the need to be known and loved. Short, thought-provoking reflections challenge the idea of a self-made identity.

Greg Gilbert, senior pastor and author behind The One Story Bible notes, offers a concise roadmap for reading Scripture as a unified story. He discusses why the Bible’s variety enriches understanding. He explains how spotting the storyline helps you know where you are and why it matters. He warns against forcing every verse into a Christ reference and highlights Genesis 3:15 as a pivotal moment.

Courtney Reissig, writer and teacher and author of Prayer, speaks frankly about how prayer can feel hard. She explores why distraction, self-sufficiency, and unanswered prayers complicate prayer. She highlights praying Scripture and the Psalms, practical routines like timers and journals, and creative pocket-times to make prayer more doable.

Sandra Peoples, a disability ministry consultant and author of Accessible Church, reads an essay on welcoming people with disabilities. She covers biblical grounding for inclusion. She highlights the scope of need, the difference between impairment and social barriers, practical accommodations, children's ministry as a start, lifelong inclusion, and supporting whole families.

Brad Wetherell, senior pastor at The Orchard and author of Saved to Sin No More, explains how being united with Christ shapes Christian identity and the fight against sin. He explores the doctrine’s past, present, and future dimensions. Short, practical takes cover Scripture’s “in Christ” language, sanctification as pursuit not just avoidance, and the church’s role in spiritual growth.

Cassie Achermann, copy editor and author of Fasting in the Disciplines of Devotion, walks through practical Christian fasting. She explains why fasting is often neglected and defines food fasting as a default. Short tips cover managing distraction, planning prayer during fasts, starting small, and fasting together while keeping the right heart.

In this engaging discussion, Andrew Davis, senior pastor and founder of Two Journeys Ministry, shares insights from his essay on memorizing Scripture. He emphasizes the long-term spiritual benefits of memorization and the importance of perseverance. Key topics include starting small, avoiding perfectionism, and the value of connecting passages to Christ. Andrew warns against the pitfalls of familiarity with Scripture and stresses the need for memorization to translate into obedience. His practical approach encourages listeners to embrace memorization as a rewarding journey.