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Jen Wilkin and Mike Kruger on Understanding Revelation Oct 31, 2025

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Revelation is a book of the Bible many of us fear or avoid: it can feel opaque at best and terrifying at worst. Popular conceptions in movies and fiction have added to the confusion around its message. But we don't have to view this hope-filled book as inaccessible or weird. In this conversation recorded at TGC25, Mike Kruger and Jen Wilkin talk about the riches that lie behind the symbols and story of Revelation—a message its original listeners heard and understood, and one we can too.

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Harvard Recommends Surprising Health Hack: Go to Church Oct 28, 2025

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This article is adapted from How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life. by Rebecca McLaughlin (TGC/Crossway, October 2025). Purchase through the TGC Bookstore or Amazon.

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Answering the Skeptic's Hardest Questions Oct 24, 2025

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In this live recording from TGC25, Rebecca McLaughlin and Sam Chan discuss strategies for answering skeptics' questions about Christianity, then they answer questions posed by the audience. They model how to talk about difficult issues like abortion, suffering, hell, mental health, and sexuality.

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Lessons on Suffering from the Puritans Oct 17, 2025

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Maybe no other movement in church history has spoken with greater spiritual insight on suffering than the Puritans. In this message recorded at TGC25, Ligon Duncan mines Puritan and Scottish Presbyterian writers for rare jewels of theology we can apply not only in our personal suffering but also in our ministry to others.

Recommended Resources:

The Mystery of Providence by John Flavel
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burrows
All Things for Good by Thomas Watson
The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes
Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices by Thomas Brooks
The Crook in the Lot by Thomas Boston
Grace in Winter by Faith Cook (based on Samuel Rutherford's letters)

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Why Ministry Partners Are Better than Instagram Friends Oct 10, 2025

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True friendship is a gift from God, but in our digital age, it can be difficult to foster meaningful friendships. In this conversation recorded at TGCW24, Melissa Kruger, Ruth Chou Simons, Courtney Doctor, and Ann Voskamp discuss the blessings of partnering together in ministry. They stress the need for discernment, patience, and the willingness to risk being vulnerable, underscoring the significance of local church communities and the role of the Holy Spirit in fostering deep, enduring friendships that point to Christ.

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Mental Health in the Church Oct 03, 2025

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In this talk from TGC25, Jeremy Pierre looks at Scripture’s vision for mental well-being and offers suggestions for how to talk about mental health wisely and avoid common errors. Rather than accept or reject specific terms, he looks at the purpose of language and argues that we should use language that aligns with our own purpose, to know God. Pierre provides practical guidance for pastors and counselors to help Christians use biblical categories to understand and address their struggles.

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Practical Help for Parenting in the Early Years Sep 26, 2025

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Tantrums. Screen time. Sleep. Discipline. None of us has parenting completely figured out, but we can all learn from each other. In this conversation, recorded at TGC24, Ginger Blomberg, Betsy Childs Howard, Emily Jensen, and Laura Wifler talk about the high highs and low lows of raising young children and rejoice together that God’s strength is made perfect in our weaknesses.

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Cultural Apologetics 101 Sep 19, 2025

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Cultural apologetics involves understanding and addressing cultural narratives and longings, rather than just intellectual arguments. In this panel discussion recorded at TGC25, Trevin Wax, Keith Plummer, Andrew Wilson, and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss how to effectively use cultural apologetics as a tool for discipleship and evangelism.

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Tim Keller on Getting Out of Egypt (And Bondage to Sin) Sep 12, 2025

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In this message on Exodus 4, recorded at TGC's 2011 National Conference, Tim Keller discusses the significance of the Red Sea crossing in the Old Testament and its connections to the New Testament, emphasizing that salvation is about freedom from bondage on different levels. Redemption is about getting out of bondage, and grace is the means of getting out.

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Pro-Life from Womb to Tomb Sep 05, 2025

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This panel discussion, recorded live at TGCW24 considers the importance of human dignity as we seek to develop an all-encompassing approach to valuing life. Join Missie Branch, Portia Collins, Lauren McAfee, and Bri Stensrud for a thoughtful conversation on compassion, respect, and protection for human life from conception to natural death.

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