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The History and Impact of 'The New City Catechism' (Collin Hansen) Jan 06, 2025

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In this episode, Collin Hansen discusses the origins, impact, and practical applications of the 'New City Catechism'.

Collin Hansen is the vice president for content and editor in chief for the Gospel Coalition and the executive director of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is also the editor of 'The New City Catechism Devotional: God's Truth for Our Hearts and Minds' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “If You Don’t Catechize Your Kids, the World Will” with Kevin DeYoung:

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5 Passages to Read on New Year’s Day Jan 01, 2025

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Today we are pleased to share an audio essay entitled "5 Passages to Read on New Year’s Day" read by five of Crossway's audio Bible narrators.

The five passages that are read include:

❖ 2 Corinthians 5:16–21 read by Jackie Hill Perry

❖ Psalm 98:1–9 read by Ray Ortlund

❖ Isaiah 42:5–9 read by Kristyn Getty

❖ Colossians 2:6–15 read by Robert Smith

❖ Revelation 21:1–6 read by Michael Reeves

Listen to all of Crossway's audio Bible narrators on ESV.org or by downloading the ESV app on Apple or Android devices.

Check out all of Crossway's year-long Bible-reading podcasts here!

How to Develop Healthier Tech Habits in 2025 (Samuel James) Dec 30, 2024

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In this episode, Samuel James discusses the impact of technology on our lives and offers practical advice for cultivating healthier tech habits in the new year.

Samuel James is an associate acquisitions editor at Crossway. He is also the author of 'Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “Why You Can’t Stop Looking at Your Phone” with Samuel James:

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A Special Christmas Episode from 'The Biggest Story' Dec 23, 2024

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Merry Christmas from everyone at Crossway. Today's episode is a special storytime for families taken from Kevin DeYoung's 'The Biggest Story Bible Storybook'.

Please enjoy these two stories "A New Baby and a New Beginning" and "Wise Men, Smart Move" read by Mike Reeves.

To hear more stories like these check out "The Biggest Story Podcast":

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An Open Letter to the Overwhelmed Parent at Christmas (Courtney Reissig) Dec 18, 2024

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Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Courtney Reissig entitled "An Open Letter to the Overwhelmed Parent at Christmas".

Courtney Reissig is a wife, mother, and writer. She has written for numerous Christian publications including the Gospel Coalition, 'Christianity Today', and the CT Women blog. She is also the author of 'Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home Matters to God' from Crossway.

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What Was the Trinity Doing on Christmas Day? (Matthew Emerson and Brandon Smith) Dec 16, 2024

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In this episode, Matt Emerson and Brandon Smith explore the doctrine of the inseparable operations of the Trinity and its implications for understanding the Christmas story.

Matthew Emerson is coprovost and dean of theology, arts, and humanities at Oklahoma Baptist University. Brandon Smith is chair of the Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry and associate professor of theology & early Christianity at Oklahoma Baptist University. They also co-wrote 'Beholding the Triune God: The Inseparable Work of Father, Son, and Spirit' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “Common Misconceptions about the Trinity” with Fred Sanders:

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The Gettys' Favorite Christmas Hymns (Keith and Kristyn Getty) Dec 09, 2024

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In today's special Christmas episode, hymn-writers Keith and Kristyn Getty share their favorite Christmas hymns, and three songs of the songs will be played in during the interview.

Keith and Kristyn Getty are hymn writers, GRAMMY®-nominated artists and the founding leaders of the Getty Music organization who hail from Northern Ireland. Their greatest musical passion is writing and championing great hymns of the church.

Getty Music and Crossway are partnering to release the Sing! Hymnal in fall of 2025. Learn more about the upcoming hymnal here.

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O Come, O Come Emmanuel – arranged by Keith Getty, Fionan de Barra

Brightest and Best – arranged by Keith Getty, Fionan de Barra, and Ben Shive

In the Bleak Midwinter – Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty

Full recordings available on YouTube and all music streaming platforms; sheet music and other resources at www.gettymusic.store

10 Things You Should Know about Grieving People (Nancy Guthrie) Dec 04, 2024

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Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Nancy Guthrie entitled "10 Things You Should Know about Grieving People".

Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of 'What Grieving People Wish You Knew about What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts)' from Crossway.

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The Universal Struggle with Self-Control (Sharonda Cooper) Dec 02, 2024

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In this episode, Sharonda Cooper discusses the perpetual struggle with self-control, sharing practical strategies and insights for developing it in various aspects of life including fitness, eating habits, and spiritual disciplines.

Sharonda is a Bible teacher and serves women through The Charles Simeon Trust. She also serves as a content coordinator for women’s initiatives at The Gospel Coalition and was a contributor to 'Fruitful: Cultivating a Spiritual Harvest That Won't Leave You Empty,' a devotional for women from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “Why Is Obeying God So Simple and Yet So Incredibly Hard?” with David Gibson:

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How Has Evangelism Changed in the Post-Christian West? (David Dockery) Nov 25, 2024

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In this episode, David Dockery discusses the challenges and strategies for modern evangelism and apologetics in a rapidly changing culture.

David Dockery serves as president of the International Alliance for Christian Education as well as president and distinguished professor of theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the editor of 'Confident Witness: Evangelism and Apologetics for the 21st Century' from Crossway.

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❖ Listen to “How to Respond to Common Arguments against Christianity” with William Lane Craig:

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