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Hymn Stories: "Is He Worthy?" (Ben Shive) Oct 08, 2025

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This is the fifth interview in a new Crossway Podcast mini-series called "Hymn Stories," where Matt interviews modern hymn writers and musicians about their hymns, all of which are featured in the brand new '⁠⁠⁠⁠Sing! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hymnal,⁠⁠⁠⁠' published by Crossway in partnership with Getty Music.

Ben Shive is a musician, arranger, and music producer. A long-time collaborator with Andrew Peterson, Shive co-wrote the modern classic “Is He Worthy?” and was a contributor to the 'Sing! Hymnal.'⁠⁠

Check out the entire Hymn Stories series:

"His Mercy Is More" (Matt Boswell & Matt Papa) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"We Will Feast in the House of Zion" (Sandra McCracken) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
" Come Unto Jesus" (Laura Story & Jordan Kauflin) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"Listen to the Word of the Lord" (Bryan Fowler) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"Is He Worthy?" (Ben Shive) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠

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D. A. Carson on His Father, Writing, and Vision for Ministry (D.A. Carson) Oct 06, 2025

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For today's episode, we are returning to an episode that was originally released in 2022 to celebrate the new edition of D. A. Carson's book 'Memories of an Ordinary Pastor'.⁠

D. A. Carson is Emeritus Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is a cofounder of the Gospel Coalition and has written or edited nearly two hundred books. He is also the author of ⁠'Letters Along the Way: From a Senior Saint to a Junior Saint'⁠ and ⁠'Memories of an Ordinary Pastor'.

⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠

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Hymn Stories: "Listen to the Word of the Lord" (Bryan Fowler) Oct 01, 2025

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This is the fourth interview in a new Crossway Podcast mini-series called "Hymn Stories," where Matt interviews modern hymn writers and musicians about their hymns, all of which are featured in the brand new '⁠⁠⁠Sing! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hymnal,⁠⁠⁠' published by Crossway in partnership with Getty Music.

Bryan Fowler is GRAMMY award-winning songwriter and producer. He has written for many artists, and his songs have hit #1 on Christian radio several times over. He is also a contributor to Crossway’s new ⁠'Sing! Hymnal.'⁠

Check out the entire Hymn Stories series:

"His Mercy Is More" (Matt Boswell & Matt Papa) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"We Will Feast in the House of Zion" (Sandra McCracken) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
" Come Unto Jesus" (Laura Story & Jordan Kauflin) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"Listen to the Word of the Lord" (Bryan Fowler) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"Is He Worthy?" (Ben Shive) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠

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The Life and Legacy of Corrie ten Boom (Jennifer T. Kelley) Sep 29, 2025

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In this episode, Jennifer Kelley shares the story of Corrie ten Boom and what Christians today can learn from her life.

Jennifer T. Kelley taught high school for fifteen years. She is also the author of 'The Story of Corrie ten Boom: The Watchmaker Who Forgave Her Enemies' from Crossway.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

❖ Listen to “The Life and Legacy of Elisabeth Elliot” with Lucy S. R. Austen:

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Hymn Stories: " Come Unto Jesus" (Laura Story & Jordan Kauflin) Sep 24, 2025

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This is the third interview in a new Crossway Podcast mini-series called "Hymn Stories," where Matt interviews modern hymn writers and musicians about their hymns, all of which are featured in the brand new '⁠⁠Sing! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hymnal,⁠⁠' published by Crossway in partnership with Getty Music.

Laura Story is a Grammy- and Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter, and serves as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Johns Creek, Georgia. Jordan Kauflin serves as worship pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Atlanta, GA. They are also both contributors to Crossway’s new 'Sing! Hymnal.'

Check out the entire Hymn Stories series:

"His Mercy Is More" (Matt Boswell & Matt Papa) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"We Will Feast in the House of Zion" (Sandra McCracken) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
" Come Unto Jesus" (Laura Story & Jordan Kauflin) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"Listen to the Word of the Lord" (Bryan Fowler) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"Is He Worthy?" (Ben Shive) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠

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How to Talk with Your Kids About Death and Loss (Alyson Punzi) Sep 22, 2025

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In this episode, Alyson Punzi shares her story about losing her husband and offers advice for parents who are having to walk with their child through grief.

Alyson Punzi is an author passionate about discipleship and theology. She became a pastor’s widow when her husband, Frank, died suddenly of leukemia, and she now writes on lament, grief, and single motherhood. Her new book is a picture book for kids called 'He Always Hears: A Story of Loss and the Hope of Things Made New' from Crossway

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

❖ Listen to “When Your Kid Needs a Friend” with Trillia Newbell:

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Hymn Stories: "We Will Feast in the House of Zion" (Sandra McCracken) Sep 17, 2025

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This is the second interview in a new Crossway Podcast mini-series called "Hymn Stories," where Matt interviews modern hymn writers and musicians about their hymns, all of which are featured in the brand new '⁠Sing! ⁠⁠Hymnal,⁠' published by Crossway in partnership with Getty Music.

Sandra McCracken is a GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter, hymn writer, and author based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Check out the entire Hymn Stories series:

"His Mercy Is More" (Matt Boswell & Matt Papa) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"We Will Feast in the House of Zion" (Sandra McCracken) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
" Come Unto Jesus" (Laura Story & Jordan Kauflin) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"Listen to the Word of the Lord" (Bryan Fowler) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"Is He Worthy?" (Ben Shive) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Singing Is for Everyone and Every Day (Kristyn Getty) Sep 15, 2025

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In this episode, Kristyn Getty shares why singing in the home is so vital to the lives of Christians.

Kristyn Getty is an author and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. Her voice is synonymous with hymns, having founded, along with her husband, Keith, the Getty Music Organization, which helps people learn the Bible through hymns to carry for life. She is particularly passionate about helping children and families learn their faith through song. Kristyn is the author of 'We Sing!: Teaching Kids to Praise God with Heart and Voice.'

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

❖ Listen to “Why We Created a New Hymnal” with Keith and Kristyn Getty:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

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Hymn Stories: "His Mercy Is More" (Matt Boswell & Matt Papa) Sep 10, 2025

Show notes

This is the first interview in a new Crossway Podcast mini-series called "Hymn Stories," where Matt interviews modern hymn writers and musicians about their hymns, all of which are featured in the brand new 'Sing! Hymnal,' published by Crossway in partnership with Getty Music.

Matt Boswell is an author, hymnwriter, the lead pastor of The Trails Church in North Texas, and the President of Doxology & Theology. Matt Papa is a singer, hymn writer, author, and worship leader.

Check out the entire Hymn Stories series:

"His Mercy Is More" (Matt Boswell & Matt Papa) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"We Will Feast in the House of Zion" (Sandra McCracken) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
" Come Unto Jesus" (Laura Story & Jordan Kauflin) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"Listen to the Word of the Lord" (Bryan Fowler) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠
"Is He Worthy?" (Ben Shive) ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

The Story Behind 'Desiring God' (John Piper) Sep 08, 2025

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In this episode, John Piper shares why Christian hedonism is so essential in the lives of believers.

John Piper is the founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including 'Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist' from Crossway.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

❖ Listen to “Remembering the 'Seashells' Sermon 23 Years Later” with John Piper:

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