The Crossway Podcast

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The Antidote to a Boring Prayer Life (Don Whitney) Aug 15, 2022

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In today's episode, Don Whitney talks about a simple, proven approach to prayer that has the potential to transform your spiritual life for the better.

Don is the author of the Praying the Bible.

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For more of Don's ministry work, check out the leader’s guide for use in church and small group ministries for Praying the Bible, another book by Don from Crossway on Family Worship, and Don's ministry Center for Biblical Spirituality.

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10 Things You Should Know about the Presence of God (Ryan Lister) Aug 10, 2022

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Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Ryan Lister entitled 10 Things You Should Know about the Presence of God.

Ryan is the author of The Presence of God: Its Place in the Storyline of Scripture and the Story of Our Lives.

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15 Questions about Reading and Understanding the Bible (Greg Gilbert) Aug 08, 2022

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In today's episode, Greg Gilbert answers common questions about reading the Bible such as: How do I get started with a consistent habit of Bible reading? When should I read it? How long? And what if I don’t understand something?

Greg is the author of the The Epic Story of the Bible: How to Read and Understand God's Word.

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"It Is Well with My Soul" (Joni Eareckson Tada) Aug 05, 2022

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In her own way, Joni Eareckson Tada has faced unimaginable suffering as well. And similarly, her faith and perseverance in the midst of trials has been an inspiration and encouragement to Christians all around the world. In her new book, Songs of Suffering, Joni reflects on 25 hymns that have been a ballast to her throughout her life, guiding listeners through their own painful seasons with heartfelt praises to God.

Today we’re pleased to share Joni's introduction to the book and her reflections on the wonderful hymn, It Is Well with My Soul.

Paralysis, Heartache, and Hymns of Hope (Joni Eareckson Tada) Aug 01, 2022

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In today's episode, Joni Eareckson Tada talks about her initial reaction to learning—at the young age of 17—that she would never walk again; how she has wrestled with the truth of God’s sovereignty over her life through the years; and how she hangs on to the hope of heaven each and every day.

Joni is the author of the Songs of Suffering: 25 Hymns and Devotions for Weary Souls.

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Race, Ethnicity, and the Bible (Steven Bryan) Jul 25, 2022

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In today's episode, Steven Bryan talks about how Christians should approach the various “collective identities” that bind—and divide—us in our world today.

Steven is the author of the Cultural Identity and the Purposes of God: A Biblical Theology of Ethnicity, Nationality, and Race.

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10 Things You Should Know about Family Discipleship (Adam Griffin) Jul 20, 2022

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Today, we're excited to share with you an audio essay written and read by Adam Griffin entitled "10 Things You Should Know about Family Discipleship".

Adam is the co-author of Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones.

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12 Key Tools for Bible Study (Lydia Brownback) Jul 18, 2022

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In today's episode, Lydia Brownback discusses 12 key tools for Bible study that all Christians can use—tools that will help us go deeper into the biblical text and understand the Bible’s life-giving message for ourselves.

Lydia is the author of the Flourish Bible Study series.

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Why Your Job Has Meaning and Purpose . . . Even If You Don't Like It (Bryan Chapell) Jul 11, 2022

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In today's episode, Bryan Chapell talks about why the work you do day-in and day-out matters to God—probably more than you realize.

Bryan is the author of Grace at Work: Redeeming the Grind and the Glory of Your Job.

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