- 9 Things You Should Know About Pope Leo XIV. Joe Carter shares this helpful article about the new pope.
- New Findings Challenge ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Children. Joe Carter writes “The HHS recently released a major report titled “Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best Practices,” which provides an in-depth look at the science and outcomes behind puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries in minors, and represents one of the most comprehensive government analyses of pediatric gender transition treatments to date. One of the report’s most significant findings is that the scientific support for gender-transition treatments in minors is exceedingly weak.”
- Kay Arthur (1933–2025): The Woman Who Taught Me to Study the Bible. Melissa Kruger writes “When asked the question “Who taught you to study the Bible?” I answer without hesitation: Kay Arthur.”
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- How to Have Healthy Disagreements Within Your Church. Here is an auxiliary session from the 2025 Gospel Coalition National Conference featuring Gavin Ortlund, Jen Wilkin, Alistair Begg, and Michael Kruger.
- God Will Heal Me Completely, But When? On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper responds to the question “How would you preach from Psalm 103:3, which says, ‘[God] heals all your diseases’? Do we just spiritualize this — he heals us from the disease of sin — or take it in the ultimate sense that one day we will be healed in heaven? There are many Christians today who die of awful diseases. I just don’t know how to apply the promise to the Christian life today. Do you have any advice?”
- Wimpy Theology Makes Vulnerable Women. On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper responds to the question “People today identify as ‘non-binary,’ glorify themselves on social media, and ‘hate what is good and love what is evil.’ The darkness seems to grow by the hour, and I’m struggling to navigate a world that feels so countercultural. As a young woman, it’s difficult to discern right from wrong, especially when many churches are endorsing practices like women preaching and teaching in mixed contexts. I want to understand my biblical role as a woman, especially as I’m considering pursuing ministry in the future. What advice would you give to a generation living in such challenging times, particularly young women trying to find their place in God’s will?”
- Seven Anchors That Hold When Tragedy Hits. On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper responds to a question that reads in part “I’m 65, disabled, and struggling to cope with immense loss and family trials over the past eighteen months. I feel overwhelmed by these trials and am not sure how much more I can bear. I remain constant in prayer and am grateful for the support of your podcast, which has been a lifeline. How can I navigate these challenges while honoring God and showing love to my grandson without compromising my convictions? How do I find the strength to endure the grief and struggles I’m facing?”
- Why Didn’t Christ Come Sooner? On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper responds to the questions “Why did God wait so long in human history to send Jesus?” and “After the fall of Adam and Eve into sin, why did it take so long for Jesus to come to the earth, like thousands of years? I can’t help but think that Jesus could have come sooner and brought the saving message of the gospel to a lot more people than he did. Can you explain ‘the fullness of time’ in Galatians 4:4and what God was waiting for?”
- What Should I Say When Someone Rejects the Gospel? Timothy Beougher answers this question on this episode of Honest Answers.
- Drawing Close to a Daughter Drifting from God. On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper addresses a question from a heartbroken Mom that reads in part “How can I maintain a meaningful relationship with my daughter in this situation? And how should I approach her boyfriend? Should I invite him to family Christmas dinner, despite not accepting him as part of our family?”
- Chosen Together: A New Calling. In this keynote message from TGC25, John Piper walks through Ephesians 1:3–14, unfolding its sweeping vision of God’s purpose to unite all things in Christ and to display the glory of his grace. Piper emphasizes that salvation is entirely the work of God—free, unconditional, and accomplished through Christ—and calls believers to marvel at the grace that was planned before creation. Piper urges listeners to seek Spirit-given insight and affection for God’s grace and to make heartfelt praise the central aim of their lives.
- Tim Keller’s Overlooked Teaching that Will Endure for Generations. On this episode of the Gospelbound podcast, Collin Hansen and Matt Smethurst reflect on the lasting impact of Tim Keller’s gospel-centered teaching and legacy. Smethurst shares insights from his new book, Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel , which distills Keller’s most influential content on Christian living, emphasizing Keller’s ability to engage both heart and mind with grace-filled clarity. Hansen and Smethurst explore Keller’s unique communication style, his evolving focus on topics like idolatry, suffering, and friendship, and the deep theological roots that shaped his ministry.
- Basics 2025. You can now stream or download every message from this year’s Basics Speakers were Alistair Begg, Willie Phillip, and Richard Pratt.
- Enlightened Together: A New Ministry. In this keynote message from the 2025 Gospel Coalition National Conference, Alistair Begg unpacks Ephesians 3:1–13, showing how Paul’s suffering and calling reveal the mystery of Christ—that the church is God’s new, unified, multicultural people. Begg contrasts the world’s longing for peace with God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, making the church a powerful display of his wisdom. Begg urges listeners to reject isolation and individualism and instead embrace the beauty of the gospel, the church’s purpose, and the hope of glory through Christ.
- What Kind of Leadership Does a Healthy Church Have? Mark Dever writes “What kind of leadership does a healthy church have? Is it a congregation that strives to ensure that the gospel is faithfully preached? Yes ( 1). Is it deacons who model service in the affairs of the church? Yes (Acts 6). Is it a pastor who is faithful in preaching the word of God? Yes (2 Tim. 4). But the Bible presents one more leadership gift to churches to help them become healthy: the position of elder.”
- Ministry Lessons from Tim Keller. On May 19, 2023, Tim Keller went to be with the Lord. Using Matt’s Smethurst’s new book—Tim Keller on the Christian Life, as a discussion guide, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst reflect on underappreciated teachings from Tim’s body of work.
- The Life and Legacy of Tim Keller. On this episode of the Crossway podcast, Matt Smethurst talks about the life and work of Tim Keller, particularly in his role as a pastor, preacher, and evangelist. Matt reviews the way that Keller’s teaching and convictions developed over the course of his life and the ongoing influence that he continues to have in the realm of evangelicalism today.
- What is Paedobaptism? In this video, J.V. Fesko explains the biblical practice of paedobaptism.
- Empowered Together: A New Fight. In his keynote message from the 2025 Gospel Coalition National Conference, David Platt unpacks Ephesians 6:10–20, urging believers to recognize the reality and intensity of spiritual warfare and highlighting how Satan attacks our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. He exhorts the church to stand firm by putting on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer—and emphasizes that our strength comes not from ourselves but from Christ’s resurrection power at work in us. Platt closes with a call to pray fervently for others, worship boldly, and press forward in gospel mission, grounded in spiritual intimacy with Jesus.
- The Wicked Dangers of Personhood Theory. On this episode of the Thinking in Public podcast, Albert Mohler speaks with Charles E. Rice Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, Carter Snead. They discuss his latest book, “What It Means to Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics.”
- The goal of Bible study is not to master the content of God’s Word, but, by sanctifying grace, to be mastered by the Author of that Word. Paul Tripp
- He who is the feeder of sparrows, will also furnish you with what you need. Sit not down in despair; hope on, hope ever. Charles Spurgeon
- How unspeakably wonderful to know that all our concerns are held in hands that bled for us. John Newton
- God sees us as we are, loves us as we are, and accepts us as we are. But by His grace, He does not leave us as we are. Tim Keller
- The Spirit does not add new information about Jesus. He simply opens our eyes to see who He really is. Sinclair Ferguson
- A little sin, like a little pebble in the shoe, will make a traveler to heaven walk very wearily. Charles Spurgeon
- God may not do what we ask, but we must never think it’s because He is not able to do it. D.A. Carson
- We shall never be clothed with the righteousness of Christ except we first know assuredly that we have no righteousness of our own. John Calvin
- If I’m justified, I know I’m going to be glorified. R.C. Sproul
