The Crossway Podcast

In today's episode, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss how to recognize if your church is spiritually sick and what you can do about it.Ray Orland and Sam Albury are both pastors at Immanuel Nashville Church and canon theologians with the Anglican Church in North America. They're both authors of numerous books, including their newest book together 'You're Not Crazy: Gospel Sanity for Weary Churches'.Read the full transcript of this episode.Check out Paul Tripp's previous interview mentioned in this episode: "What You Believe About God's Sovereignty Matters for Real Life (Paul Tripp)"If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Jen Oshman, entitled, "An Open Letter to Women Straining under the Burden of Expectations".Jen Oshman has been in women’s ministry for over two decades as a missionary and pastor’s wife on three continents. She’s the mother of four daughters, and the author of 'Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More'.Read the essay here.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Paul Tripp shares his heart for the church and offers encouragement to Christians that loving God includes loving his people.Paul David Tripp is a pastor, award-winning author, and international conference speaker. His nonprofit ministry exists to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. He has written numerous books, including 'Sunday Matters: 52 Devotionals to Prepare Your Heart for Church'.Read the full transcript of this episode.Check out Paul Tripp's previous interview mentioned in this episode: "What You Believe About God's Sovereignty Matters for Real Life (Paul Tripp)"If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Today, we're pleased to share with you an audio essay written and read by Kristen Wetherell, entitled, '5 Myths about Quiet Time'.Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of several books, including 'Help for the Hungry Soul: Eight Encouragements to Grow Your Appetite for God's Word'.Read the essay here.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this episode, Jeremy Treat addresses the common questions that come up in regard to the doctrine of atonement. He walks through this commonly misunderstood doctrine and shares how it can and should impact your daily life.Jeremy Treat is a pastor for preaching and vision at Reality LA, a church in Los Angeles, California. He is also an adjunct professor of theology at Biola University and is the author of 'The Atonement: An Introduction'.Read the full transcript of this episode.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Rosaria Butterfield, author and former professor, discusses the importance of standing on the truth of Christ in a world full of lies about gender and sexual identity. Topics include addressing controversial topics in a loving way, navigating gender ideology and pronouns, acceptance vs. approval in relationships, navigating conversations with neighbors, and addressing falsehoods about gender and sexuality.

Kevin DeYoung, senior pastor and professor, talks about the guilt of failing at quiet time and the importance of daily devotions. He highlights the misconceptions surrounding this practice and emphasizes the value of content and purpose in prayer. He also discusses the parallel between investing time and effort in marriage and one's relationship with God, offering encouragement to those struggling with guilt in their spiritual practices.

Samuel James, associate acquisitions editor at Crossway and author of 'Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age', unpacks the impact of technology on our lives, discusses the rise of chat GPT, explores the effects of social media on society, addresses the clash between Christian worldview and technology, emphasizes the need to cultivate habits and train affections, discusses the future of social media and concerns about AI, and explores personal responsibility and government intervention in navigating digital technologies. They also address the growing trend of smartphone dependence and the importance of embracing biblical wisdom.

Guest Kristen Wetherell, author of 'Help for the Hungry Soul', offers encouragement to Christians struggling with desire for God's Word. They discuss the importance of staying in the Word, finding a sense of God's presence through Scripture, and the role of the church in providing support. The podcast also explores the abundance of resources available for Bible study and the role of habits in cultivating love for God's Word.

Today, we're pleased to share with you John Piper's "seashell" sermon that he gave on May 20, 2000.John Piper is founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including 'Don't Waste Your Life'.Originally published on DesiringGod.org.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!