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This is The Crossway Podcast, a show where we sit down with authors each week for thoughtful interviews about the Bible, theology, church history, and the Christian life.

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Brett McCracken entitled "7 Good Reasons to Leave a Church."

Brett McCracken is a senior editor for The Gospel Coalition and the author of 'Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Ch... more

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In this episode, Emily Jensen shares about how we can worship God with our words, our works, and our whys.

Emily Jensen is a podcaster and the cofounder and served as content director for Risen Motherhood. She is also the author of 'Worship', which ... more

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In this episode, Keith Krell talks about whether God will ever give us more than we can handle.

Keith Krell has 30 years of ministry experience, which most recently includes serving as senior pastor at Crossroads Bible Church in Bellevue, Washington... more

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Kristen Wetherell entitled "5 Ways to Practice Scripture Meditation."

Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She is the author of numerous books for adults and kids... more

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Recent Guests

Keith Krell
Pastor and author; co-author of God's Purposes in Our Pain
Crossway; Crossroads Bible Church; Moody Bible Institute
Episode: What Is the Purpose of Our Pain? (Keith Krell)
Mike Bullmore
Founding and former senior pastor, author
CrossWay
Episode: The Path Preachers Should Take and the Ditches on Either Side (Mike Bullmore)
Jonathan Pennington
Professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and teaching pastor at Sojourn East Church
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Sojourn East Church
Episode: How to Study the Book of Matthew (Jonathan Pennington)
Katie Butler
Author who writes about faith, medicine, and stories for kids
Crossway
Episode: Pointing Your Kids to the Gospel Through the Books They Read (Kathryn Butler and Korrie Johnson)
Korrie Johnson
Founder of Good Book Mom, reviews children's books from a biblical worldview
Good Book Mom / Crossway
Episode: Pointing Your Kids to the Gospel Through the Books They Read (Kathryn Butler and Korrie Johnson)
Tim Chester
Director of Theological Studies and Lecturer in Spiritual Formation at Crosslands
Crosslands
Episode: The Anti-Self-Help Message for Real and Lasting Change (Tim Chester)
Winfree Brisley
Editor for Gospel Coalition; General Editor for Strong in the Lord devotional on the Armor of God
Gospel Coalition, Crossway
Episode: You Can’t Do It All (And That's Good News) (Winfree Brisley)
Laura Story
Worship leader, Grammy-winning songwriter, author
Perimeter Church; Crossway book author
Episode: How Reverence Changes the Way You Worship, Suffer, and Grow (Laura Story)
Champ Thornton
Director of Children and Family Resources at Crossway; author
Crossway
Episode: The Life and Legacy of John Bunyan (Champ Thornton)

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Matt
Host of The Crossway Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Solid

    High view of scripture, Christ-centered podcast. Encouraging and edifying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thisishowlibertydies
    United States3 months ago
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    Lisa64024
    United States8 months ago
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    Thank you

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    United States9 months ago
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    Baraddus
    United States10 months ago
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    Your hosting Sam Storms shows you obviously lack discernment. What a shame.

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A few reviews criticize perceived bias or narrow theological lenses.
Audience notes the show often features helpful book previews and expert guests.
Listeners praise Christ-centered, theologically solid discussion and approachable interview style.

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How to Study the Book of Matthew (Jonathan Pennington)
Q: How can modern readers cultivate a sense of awe and deeper study when reading Matthew?
Through careful, sustained study—asking how each story relates to the ones around it, looking for patterns and themes, and recognizing the Holy Spirit's work in opening understanding—so that the texts reveal a coherent, glorifying picture of Jesus and his mission.
How to Study the Book of Matthew (Jonathan Pennington)
Q: Why does Matthew begin with a genealogy, and how does that shape our reading of the entire book?
The genealogy ties Jesus to Abraham and David, recasting the origin story in three phases and signaling that Jesus's work fulfills God's promises, re-reading Israel's history to show how the entire biblical story converges in Christ.
How to Study the Book of Matthew (Jonathan Pennington)
Q: But if you had to summarize, what would you say? What is it that makes this gospel so amazing?
The gospel is amazing because it presents Jesus as the culmination of Israel's story and the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies, while also introducing a new pattern for discipleship that centers on following Jesus's teaching, life, death, and resurrection.
Struggling to Evangelize? Start Here. (Sharonda Cooper)
Q: What's a practical approach to evangelism in everyday life?
Ask questions, take a genuine interest in others, listen, and look for natural openings to share what Jesus has done in your life, avoiding pressure while staying ready to discuss the gospel.
Struggling to Evangelize? Start Here. (Sharonda Cooper)
Q: How do you locate the confidence needed to begin evangelism despite its fears?
Confidence comes from the conviction that God will save people and that the believer's job is to share the gospel, not guarantee immediate results; the process is about participation with God rather than control.

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A gospel-centered interview series that regularly features authors, theologians, and editors from a Christian publishing ecosystem. Conversations tend to center on biblical interpretation, theology, church life, and practical application of faith, often tying book themes to broader gospel-centered living. Noteworthy is the consistent presence of Crossway-affiliated voices and a focus on accessible, in-depth discussions that connect scholarly insight with everyday faith. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful, book-forward conversations that aim to equip believers for thoughtful living and effective ministry, with occasional deep-dives into doctrinal topics and church history.

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The Crossway Podcast launched 7 years ago and published 511 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Crossway Podcast include:

1. Keith Krell
2. Mike Bullmore
3. Jonathan Pennington
4. Katie Butler
5. Korrie Johnson
6. Tim Chester
7. Winfree Brisley
8. Laura Story

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