The Gospel Coalition

Feb 3, 2022 • 1h 4m

In this episode, Nancy sat down with Rosaria Butterfield, formerly a tenured professor of English at Syracuse University and now a pastor’s wife, homeschool mother of four, author, and a good neighbor. She tells about her experience and provides wisdom for those teaching the Bible to people like she once was—angry and skeptical, yet wanting to discover if the Bible is credible, what has to say, and what it demands. Both of Butterfield’s books are excellent resources for thinking about how to discuss the Bible with a confirmed yet curious skeptic: The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert  [ review ] Openness Unhindered: Further Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert on Sexual Identity and Union with Christ [ 20 quotes | review ] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 31, 2022

Jan 28, 2022 • 47 min

Don Carson delivered a message during TGC21 titled “Our Empathetic High Priest.” Focusing in on three passages from Hebrews chapters 4-7, he emphasized three major points as it pertains to Christ’s role as our Great High Priest: — He is able to encourage us to persevere despite our weakness, brokenness, and sin. — He is able to encourage us by anchoring our hope, in his immutable promise and oath. — He is able to encourage us by being uniquely qualified to save us completely. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 21, 2022 • 48 min

Aimee Joseph led a session during TGCW21 titled “What’s Next? Discerning God’s Will.”  In a sense, she said, life is a huge series of compounding choices. At any given time, we are all in one of three places: on the verge of making a choice, in the midst of a choice, or having just made a choice. From the simple and nearly meaningless to complex and deeply significant, right choices are all around us.    Aimee addressed decision-making from a biblical view using a five-part structure:  —The problem of decisions  —A paradigm for decisions  —The process preparation for decisions  —A posture for decisions  —Praise Him who made us in his image as decision makers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 2022 • 56 min

On this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy sat down with Trevin Wax—writer, TGC blogger ,  Religion New Service contributor , and (at the time) managing editor of  The Gospel Project , a gospel-centered small group curriculum for all ages published by LifeWay Christian Resources. Wax presents the three questions every teacher needs to ask when preparing to teach as well as what makes teaching genuinely gospel-centered according to his book,  Gospel-Centered Teaching: Showing Christ in All the Scripture. Resources mentioned by Trevin Wax: The Big Picture Interactive Bible Storybook The Big Picture Story Bible  by David Helm The Jesus Storybook Bible  by Sally Lloyd-Jones According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy God’s Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts Reading God’s Story: A Chronological Daily Bible  by George Guthrie Read the Bible for Life by George Guthrie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 14, 2022 • 33 min

Rebecca McLaughlin led a breakout during TGC21 titled “The Secular Creed” based loosely on her recently released book by the same title. Framing her teaching within current cultural critiques of modern evangelicalism and its history, she encourages Christians to both take the critiques seriously and avoid simply defending our tribe. She focuses on four points for consideration: - Jesus demands diversity - Jesus defines sexuality - Jesus defends women - Jesus desires repentance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 11, 2022

Jan 7, 2022 • 41 min

Mike Horton delivered a message during TGC21 titled “The Necessity of Justification,” taking a look back at Luther’s discovery of the doctrine and the many factors that have affected its understanding, acceptance, or rejection by believers over the years. Correctly understanding and applying the doctrine of justification, Horton argued, is key to another needed reformation, though it does not stand alone. We must recognize the priority of justification, he encouraged his listeners, while also recognizing and rejoicing in the plethora of other gifts we receive in salvation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 6, 2022 • 52 min

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , sat down with  Carrie Sandom  from TheProclamation Trust in the UK and  Jenny Salt  from Sydney Missionary and Bible College in Australia to talk about how they approach a passage they are preparing to teach. They discuss their first opportunities and how they found the confidence to teach, as well as how they would each like to continue to improve their teaching. Audio resources: Jenny Salt’s series on Ruth Talks by Salt in TGC’s resource database Carrie Sandom’s messages at the Proclamation Trust Talks by Sandom in TGC’s resource database   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 4, 2022

Dec 27, 2021

Dec 23, 2021 • 1h 10m

On this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , recorded live in front of an audience at The Gospel Coalition’s 2016 Women’s Conference in Indianapolis, Nancy talked to John Piper about the book of 1 Peter. Piper is the founder of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. While most of us may be familiar with John Piper’s preaching, he makes a case for teaching using the Socratic method by writing good questions for Bible study participants to work through, first on their own and then as a group. Audio/Video Resources on 1 Peter Plenary Sessions on 1 Peter from The Gospel Coalition’s 2016 Women’s Conference Sermons on 1 Peter  by Dick Lucas Sermons on 1 Peter  by Alistair Begg Video series and group study on 1 Peter by Jen Wilkin Recommended Books 1 and 2 Peter and Jude: Sharing Christ’s Sufferings  by David Helm 1 Peter (Reformed Expository Commentary)  by Daniel Doriani The Message of 1 Peter: The Way of the Cross  by Edmund Clowney 10 Keys to Unlock the Christian Life by Colin Smith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 20, 2021

Dec 17, 2021 • 48 min

TGC hosted a panel discussion at the 2021 Women’s Conference titled “Experiencing God in Your Affliction.” Vaneetha Rendall Risner, Emily Jensen, Jen Oshman, and Kristin Wetherell shared from personal experience regarding pain, suffering, and loss and addressed several questions regarding faith and the strength to endure, including —How has God met you at the end of your rope? —How can we prepare for suffering? —How does the Word of God minister to you in suffering? —Are there particular verses in which you regularly find comfort? —What truths ground you in times of suffering? —How do you avoid being overwhelmed by the idea of future suffering? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 13, 2021

Dec 10, 2021 • 45 min

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Dec 9, 2021 • 56 min

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible , Nancy Guthrie talked with Ray Ortlund Jr. about the book of Proverbs. Ortlund was the founding pastor of  Immanuel Nashville  and is president of Renewal Ministries and a Council member for TGC. Among many other books, he’s the author of  Proverbs: Wisdom that Works  in Crossway’s Preaching the Word Commentary series. Ray presents Proverbs as an opportunity to sit down with Jesus and have him as our counselor. Recommended resources: Ancient Wisdom: Mentoring from the Book of Proverbs , a series of messages by Ray Ortlund How Do I Preach Expository Sermons from Proverbs?  by Dan Doriani Proverbs: A 12-Week Study  by Lydia Brownback Resources recommended by Ray Ortlund Jr.: Proverbs  in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries series by Derek Kidner The Book of Proverbs: Chapters 1–15  and  The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 15–31 by Bruce K. Waltke The Expositor’s Bible Commentary , which includes commentary by Allen P. Ross on Proverbs “ The Emotional Life of Our Lord ” essay by B. B. Warfield Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 6, 2021

Dec 3, 2021 • 47 min

Melissa Kruger and Jen Wilkin led a conversation during a session at the 2021 TGC Women’s Conference titled “Gospel Parenting During the Little Years.” Each with older children now, the pair addressed questions regarding parenting their children through the younger years. From understanding accurate metrics for how difficult parenting small children should be to proactively teaching them the Bible in your home to relational vs. authoritarian leadership and choices about education, the women shared from their own experiences, both positive and negative, to encourage mothers facing similar challenges today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 29, 2021