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The Gospel Coalition Podcast features keynote and breakout sessions from our national, regional, and women's conferences. We exist to equip the next generation of believers, pastors, and church leaders to shape life and ministry around the gospel.

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In this TGC Classic message recorded at our 2019 National Conference, H. B. Charles preaches on Jesus’s conversation with the Samaritan woman, the longest recorded dialogue with Jesus. Charles emphasizes this episode’s placement after Jesus’s discuss... more

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In this TGC Classic message recorded at TGCW16, Tim Keller explores the concept of friendship with God as taught in the psalms. He highlights five ways Scripture teach us to cultivate God’s friendship. No other religion offers friendship with God or ... more

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Cameron Cole
Founder and chairman of Rooted Ministry; director of gospel-centered youth ministry
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Episode: Discipling the Next Generation
Anna Meade Harris
Director of content and rooted in Rooted Ministry leadership
Rooted Ministry
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Danny Kwon
Director of youth ministry and cross-cultural connections
Rooted Ministry
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Isaiah Meade
Director of ministry development; long-time youth pastor
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Chelsea Kingston Erickson
Director of publishing; previously rooted in Rooted leadership
Rooted Ministry
Episode: Discipling the Next Generation
Michael Keller
Author of the article read on the episode
Episode: Article on Audio: Hope for the Algorithm-Shaped Self

Hosts

Colin Hansen
Host of Gospel Coalition Podcast; Editor/Executive roles within Gospel Coalition
Matt Smethurst
Host of the Gospel Coalition Podcast; engages in theological dialogue and editorial direction

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Why does God Allow Evil

    Although I agree it with what you are saying here, in the context of our current culture where so many Christians remain silent on the evils happening in Gaza, would have been more intellectually relevant to use at least one current example. By only using holocaust examples you don’t challenge current professing Christians who refuse to acknowledge and accept the genocide happening there. It’s because we are Christians that we acknowledge this evil by whoever and wherever it occurs.

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  • Love this podcast

    The reporting on what Jesus Christ is doing in the world today is so relevant and encouraging. This is real news!

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  • Truth

    Thank you for confronting us with truth!

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    United States9 months ago
  • John 7:17

    Not a podcast of YHWH/the Father/God, beware of the bread you are consuming especially in these last times when the false prophets are in the world.

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    deejoeyyyy
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  • Excellent resource that I turn to regularly.

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Fans value contexual biblical engagement and challenging topics
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Can We Trust a God Who Allows Evil?
Q: What about the common defense that evil exists due to human free will?
The discussion notes that free will is part of the equation but argues it does not fully solve the problem, highlighting the complexity of biblical theology like compatibilism where human responsibility and divine sovereignty coexist in ways that are not fully explainable.
Can We Trust a God Who Allows Evil?
Q: Does God's sovereignty conflict with His allowance of evil, and how is this reconciled?
The speaker explains that while the Bible presents difficult questions about sovereignty and evil, it ultimately points to trust in God's plan and his character, even when a full explanation is elusive, and suggests the cross as the ultimate demonstration of God's love and purpose amid suffering.
Can You Have Christian Ethics Without Christianity? A Response to Bart Ehrman
Q: What about Ehrman's claim that gospel contradictions and later dating undermine reliability?
Kruger responds that many apparent contradictions can be resolved when considering ancient historiography and the different purposes of gospel writers, highlighting evidence for early creedal forms and eyewitness testimony that anchor the gospels in historical memory.
Can You Have Christian Ethics Without Christianity? A Response to Bart Ehrman
Q: Can you have Christian ethics without Christianity?
Kruger argues that while non-Christians can adopt altruistic and moral behavior, the distinctive Christian ethics and the justification for those ethics are grounded in Christian claims, particularly the resurrection and the gospel witness, which cannot be fully separated from Christian faith.
The Stories Culture Tells Us
Q: What stories might we have stopped telling that contributed to virtue and meaning?
We need to explore stories that contribute to virtue in a biblical context, acknowledging that some narratives have fallen in different ways.

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The series centers on biblically rooted discussion and critique across theology, church leadership, worship, and Christian ethics, often pairing scholarly analysis with practical ministry advice. Episodes range from analyzing AI and identity through a gospel lens to practical guides for discipling the next generation, church planting, and worship practices, frequently featuring theologians, pastors, and authors. A standout trait is balancing rigorous theological framing with accessible, real-world applications for pastors, ministry teams, and lay leaders, making it a strong fit for listeners who want both depth and transferable insights for church life and Christian living.

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4. Cameron Cole
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7. Isaiah Meade
8. Chelsea Kingston Erickson

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