TGC Q&A

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How Do I Respond to Someone Who Rejects Scripture as a Trustworthy Source? Feb 10, 2021

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In this episode of TGC Q&A, Josh Chatraw and Mark Allen discuss the question, “How do I respond to someone who rejects scripture as a trustworthy source?” They address:

The context of the question (:29)
Being intimidated by the question (1:27)
Learning to triage the conversation and find the central issue (2:14)
Leaning on the gospels as truth (3:32)
Dispelling ideas that biblical stories are myths (4:34)
The gospels are too counter-intuitive to be a hoax (8:36)

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But Is It All True: The Bible and the Question of Truth

We Just Need the Bible

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Would a Gospel Coalition Be Beneficial in Your Part of the World? Feb 06, 2021

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In this episode of TGC Q&A, Mike Evans and Jeong Woo Kim discuss the question, “Would a gospel coalition be beneficial in your part of the world?” They address:

Why TGC is necessary in Korea (:28)
The need for unified gospel efforts (1:34)
Trans-denominational efforts to return to reformational roots (2:07)

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TGC Korea Provides New Forum for Gospel-Centered Content

Why Christianity Quit Growing in Korea

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How Does Literature Deepen Our Understanding of Scripture? Feb 03, 2021

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In this episode of TGC Q&A, Karen Swallow Prior and Jen Pollock Michel discuss the question, “How does literature deepen our understanding of Scripture?” They address:

Reading vs. comprehension (:28)
Paying attention (1:10)
How social reading has affected our comprehension (2:19)
Reading difficult texts (3:47)
Reading for formation (4:38)
Practicing imagination (5:41)
Required imagination (6:52)

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Want to Read Great Literature? Start Here.

Why Every Story and All of Literature is Christ-Haunted

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The Sanctity of Life: How Do We Love the Unborn and Their Mother? Jan 30, 2021

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Please listen with discretion as this episode addresses very sensitive topics around the sanctity of life.

Margaret Gibson joins us for the final installment of our four-part sanctity of life series to discuss empowering women with better choices, advocating for the unborn and their mothers, and why compassion and grace are essential in upholding the sanctity of life.

She addresses:

How she came to work as the Director of Development at The Source Texas (1:31)
How infertility softened her heart for women struggling with keeping their pregnancies (4:28)
Empowering, educating, and resourcing women for better choices and meaningful support (5:22)
Defining what pro-life really means (7:02)
The essential nature of compassion and grace in the sanctity of life (11:12)
Offering tangible help in pro-life work (13:49)
The necessity of the whole body of Christ to engage in the pro-life cause (17:44)
A word of grace for women contemplating abortion or those who have already walked through abortion (20:55)

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Check out The Source to get involved with your local pregnancy resource center.

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The Sanctity of Life: How Does Legal Work Support the Pro-Life Cause? Jan 27, 2021

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Please listen with discretion as this episode addresses very sensitive topics around the sanctity of life.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Matt Britton joins us for the third installment of our four-part sanctity of life series, discussing how his legal career grew beyond the courtroom and into fighting for the rights of the unborn in the pro-life movement.

Matt addresses:

A quick introduction (1:26)
The core functions of 40 Days for Life (1:55)
How he got involved in pro-life work (4:19)
How pro-life includes advocating for women (5:49)
Amazing things happening with the pro-life movement and how to get involved (7:07)

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Join 40 Days for Life for prayer, fasting, and community outreach.

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The Sanctity of Life: What Are the Medical Implications of Abortion? Jan 23, 2021

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Please listen with discretion as this episode references sensitive topics, including sexual assault.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Dr. Haywood Robinson joins us for the second installment of our four-part sanctity of life series, relaying his own story of being redeemed from a career of performing abortions. He shares insightful answers to medical questions related to pro-life issues.

Dr. Robinson addresses:

Being found by Jesus (1:32)
40 Days for Life (2:33)
His spiritual transformation (5:56)
Reconciling his career with his faith (10:47)
Whether or not there are permissible reasons for abortions (12:16)
Scientific and medical implications of abortion (17:03)
Encouragement for believers upholding the sanctity of life (20:36)

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Join 40 Days for Life for prayer, fasting, and community outreach.

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The Sanctity of Life: What Does it Mean to Be Pro-Life? Jan 20, 2021

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Please listen with discretion as this episode contains content related to abortion and pro-life issues.

In this episode of TGC Q&A, Karen Swallow Prior introduces a new four-part series on the sanctity of life, addressing the true meaning of being pro-life and what she believes is necessary to end abortion. She addresses:

Defining “sanctity of life” (1:42)
Understanding abortion in her own story (3:52)
Getting involved—serving those facing crisis pregnancy (6:23)
Acting as a last voice giving women the opportunity to choose life (8:01)
Moving beyond politics to end abortion (9:00)
Building a bridge to those who are secularly pro-life (11:56)
Defining “pro-life” and a pivotal call to action (14:59)

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Karen's recommended resources:

Abortion and the Early Church by Michael J. Gorman
Defenders of the Unborn by Daniel K. Williams
Beyond the Abortion Wars by Charles C. Camosy
Embryo: A Defense of Human Life by Robert P. George
The Gospel and Abortion by Russell Moore and Andrew T. Walker
Find your local crisis pregnancy center for volunteer opportunities and resources

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How Do the Arts Help Us Learn and Grasp Scripture? Jan 16, 2021

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In this episode of TGC Q&A, Josh Byers and Quina Aragon address the question, “How do the arts help us learn and grasp Scripture?” They address:

The arts as a means of communication (:28)
Hesitation around engaging the arts (1:57)
God and visual communication (2:11)
Emotion, the arts, and memory (2:45)
The Psalms and emotional experience (4:12)
Imago Dei (4:57)

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What Will Define the Next Generation of Pastors? Jan 13, 2021

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In this episode of TGC Q&A, Al Mohler and Bryan Chapell address the question, “What will define the next generation of pastors?” They address:

Concerns about the next generation of pastors (:29)
Depreciation of commitment to denominations (1:00)
Maintaining gospel centrality in a pluralistic culture (2:24)
Deny Scripture or not talk about it (3:15)
Fighting for cultural relevance (4:07)
The speed of cultural change (4:55)
Keeping the gospel first (5:49)

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How Do I Choose Solid Study Resources? Jan 06, 2021

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In this episode of TGC Q&A, Jackie Hill Perry and Colleen McFadden address the question, “How do I choose solid study resources?” They address:

Discerning the right options (:29)
Not listening to just anyone’s recommendations (1:19)
Time in the Scripture shapes your understanding of good resources (2:30)
Your ultimate resource (2:44)
Trusted people and organizations (3:19)
Not neglecting prayer (3:45)
Good online resources (4:21)
Not letting online resources replace the church (5:04)
Learning from wise believers around you (5:39)

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This episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by Thrivent, helping people achieve financial clarity, enabling lives that are full of meaning and gratitude. Learn more at thrivent.com

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