The Crossway Podcast

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What's the Deal with Melchizedek? (Daniel Stevens) Feb 24, 2025

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In this episode, Daniel Stevens unpacks everything that we know and don't know about the biblical figure Melchizedek.

Daniel Stevens is an assistant professor of New Testament Interpretation at Boyce College, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'Songs of the Son: Reading the Psalms with the Author of Hebrews' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “Reading the Psalms with Jesus in View” with Dane Ortlund:

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Unicorns, Allegory, and Stories That Give Us Hope (Kathryn Butler) Feb 17, 2025

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In this episode, Kathryn Butler shares her experience writing The Dreamkeeper Saga and encourages Christians to steward their daydreams for the glory of God.

Kathryn Butler trained in surgery and critical care at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, where she then joined the faculty. She is also the author of the Dream Keeper Saga which just concluded with the fifth and final book 'The Last Keeper'.

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❖ Listen to “Dragons, Absent Fathers, and Stories That Heal” with Kathryn Butler:

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How (and How Not) to Talk with Your Kids about Sexuality (Christian Walker) Feb 12, 2025

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Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Christian Walker entitled "How (and How Not) to Talk with Your Kids about Sexuality".

Christian Walker is an accomplished curriculum writer and educator with experience both directing a large children’s ministry in a local church setting as well as spending numerous years in elementary education. She is also the co-author of 'What Do I Say When . . . ?: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens' from Crossway.

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How Jesus Is Both the Singer and the Subject of the Psalms (Christopher Ash) Feb 10, 2025

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In this episode, Christopher Ash discusses the centrality of the Psalms in Christian life and worship and emphasizes their Christ-centered nature.

Christopher Ash is a writer in residence at Tyndale House in Cambridge. He previously served as a pastor and church planter and as the director of the Proclamation Trust Cornhill Training Course in London. He is also the author of the four-volume series 'The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “Why Did God Let Job Suffer?” with Christopher Ash:

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"Love Is Love" vs. "God Is Love" (Sam Storms) Feb 03, 2025

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In this episode, Sam Storms discusses God's profound and steadfast love, contrasting it with the world's version of love.

Sam Storms is the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the council of the Gospel Coalition. He is also the author of 'The Steadfast Love of the Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God's Unchanging Affection' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “Hear What God Has Truly Done With Your Sin” with Sam Storms:

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5 Myths about Children’s Ministry (Jared Kennedy) Jan 29, 2025

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Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Jared Kennedy entitled "5 Myths about Children’s Ministry".

Jared Kennedy serves as an editor at the Gospel Coalition. He is also cofounder of Gospel-Centered Family, a ministry that helps parents and church leaders share Jesus with the next generation, and the author of 'Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation' from Crossway.

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John Owen's Advice for Killing Your Sin (Kelly Kapic) Jan 27, 2025

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In this episode, Kelly Kapic discusses John Owen's insights on battling sin and temptation and connects them to the issues Christians face today.

Kelly M. Kapic is a professor of theological studies at Covenant College and the co-editor of vol. 15 of The Complete Works of John Owen entitled 'Sin and Temptation' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “The Life and Legacy of John Owen” with Lee Gatiss:

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How Do I Disciple Others? (Garrett Kell) Jan 20, 2025

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In this episode, Garrett Kell discusses the principles of discipling others through sharing personal experiences and practical advice.

Garrett Kell is a pastor at Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. He is also the author of 'How Do I Disciple Others?' from Crossway.

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5 Myths about Angels and Demons (Sam Storms) Jan 15, 2025

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Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Sam Storms entitled "5 Myths about Angels and Demons".

Sam Storms is the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the council of the Gospel Coalition. He is also the author of 'Tough Topics: Biblical Answers to 25 Challenging Questions'

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What Does It Mean That Women Should "Remain Quiet" at Church? (Claire Smith) Jan 13, 2025

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In this episode, Claire Smith discusses famous and controversial instructions from Paul in 1 and 2 Timothy regarding women's roles in the church.

Claire S. Smith is an independent researcher, a writer, and a women’s Bible teacher. She is also the author of 'The Appearing of God Our Savior: A Theology of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “Complementarianism Is Not About Competency” with John Piper:

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