The Crossway Podcast

In this interview, Abigail Dodds takes a fresh look at what the Bible actually says about womanhood, discussing some of the differences and similarities between men and women, reflecting on the use of the term "complementarianism," and encouraging us to show kindness and grace toward others when discussing these issues. Abigail Dodds is the author of (A)Typical Woman: Free, Whole, and Called in Christ. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this interview, Sam Allberry shares from his own experiences as a single person, explains what the Bible really teaches about singleness, and explains the important roles unmarried Christians can (and should) play in the life of the local church. Sam Allberry is the author of 7 Myths about Singleness. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this interview, Rebecca McLaughlin highlights the failure of the ”secularization hypothesis“—the idea that religion would eventually disappear with more education and technology—arguing that believers have much to be hopeful about when it comes to the spread of Christianity around the world. She also responds to two common charges often levied against conservative Christianity: that it’s anti-science and that it’s homophobic. Rebecca McLaughlin is the author of Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this interview, Bryan Chapell helps us understand how to the approach the Old Testament—a section of the Bible that can often feel confusing and intimidating—and encourages us to read it with an eye toward the overarching narrative tying it all together: God’s gracious redemption of sinners culminating in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Bryan Chapell is the general editor of the ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this interview, Paul Tripp reflects on his own parenting journey, the most common questions he gets asked about parenting, and how he came to view raising children as one of the most significant things a person can do in life.Paul Tripp is the author of Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this interview, Russell Moore shares about his own family’s adoption journey—and how it impacted his view of the gospel. He reflects on the way God changed his heart with regard to adoption, helping him come to see it as important for all Christians—even those who never end up adopting a child themselves. Russell Moore is the author of Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches. Learn more about the book and then enter to win a free copy (drawing ends 4/7/19)! Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this interview, we talk with Jen Wilkin about the importance Bible study for our lives as Christians, even if that study looks different in the various seasons of life. Jen discusses some of the things God has taught her over the last two decades as a Bible study leader and shares about her work writing Bible studies aimed at helping God’s people better understand what the Bible actually teaches and how to appropriately apply it to our lives today. Jen Wilkin is the author of Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds. Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

In this interview, we sit down with David Murray to discuss a difficult yet increasingly important topic: burnout.David shares from his own experience of burnout, which ultimately led to serious medical issues and a stint in the hospital. However, through it all, God was faithful and used this painful experience to reveal some unhealthy patterns of life that were simply unsustainable. He then reflects on the things God taught him about the causes, warning signs, and negative effects of burnout, offering practical advice for those eager to avoid burnout in their own lives and hope for those who think they might already be getting close. David Murray is the author of Reset: Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture. Learn more about the book and then enter to win a free copy (drawing ends 4/7/19)! Read the full transcript. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Welcome to The Crossway Podcast, a show where we sit down with authors each week for thoughtful interviews about the Bible, theology, church history, and the Christian life. Each week, we’ll be exploring an important topic as we talk with Bible teachers, theologians, pastors, and Christian thinkers. Some of our upcoming guests include: Jen Wilkin on how to study the Bible Russell Moore on the priority of adoption for Christian familiesTony Reinke on dealing with distraction in the digital age Paul Tripp on parenting in light of the gospelBryan Chapell on seeing Christ in the Old Testament In this short preview, you’ll hear a little more about the show as well as a clip from one our first episodes: an interview with David Murray about the all-too-common problem of burnout. Thanks for listening! crossway.org/podcast