In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry welcome Paul Tripp to remind pastors that gospel-centered ministry and personal growth thrive in community, where accountability and mutual…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
What Does ‘Love Your Enemies’ Not Mean? – Patrick Schreiner
I recently preached on Jesus’s most revolutionary ethical teaching––love your enemies (Matt. 5:44). It stands as a Mount Everest among ethical instructions that both Christians and non-Christians respect. Yet, because…
Two 2024 Moments (in Paris) Define Western’s Culture Vibe Shift – Brett McCracken
Two of the most beautiful things I saw on TV last year were broadcasts from Paris, taking place in the city’s two most iconic structures. One was explicitly Christian—the December…
The God Who Reigns (2 Sam. 7:1–27) – Don Carson
In this lecture, Don Carson examines the biblical concept of God as the reigning King. He contrasts modern perceptions of monarchy with ancient understandings, and he traces the evolution of…
Don’t Become a Fallen Pastor – Phil A. Newton
My mentor phoned me. His voice broke telling of another pastor disqualified over sexual sin. We didn’t see it coming. Neither of us imagined this man would be blind to…
How to Conquer Sin (with the Right Light) – Blake Glosson
My friends Ben and Paige have a 3-year-old named Ruth who loves playing hide-and-seek. Ruth hiding from her dad is one of the sweetest things I’ve seen. For a moment,…
Ligon Duncan Interviews New TGC President Mark Vroegop – Ligon Duncan, Mark Vroegop
In this special episode, Ligon Duncan sits down with Mark Vroegop, the new president of The Gospel Coalition, to discuss his journey of faith, pastoral ministry, and vision for TGC’s…
Help Stop Deconstruction. Become a Non-Anxious Presence. – Andrew Kelley
One of the hardest aspects of my pastorate has been trying to disciple someone experiencing deconstruction. Much of my pastoral effort in the last few years has been devoted to…
Want to Grow as a Cultural Apologist? Learn from Augustine. – Joshua Chatraw
The North African bishop Augustine of Hippo (354–430) is one of Christianity’s most formidable thinkers. Many esteem him as a great theologian, others as an insightful pastor. More recently, a…
The Soul of the Pastor – Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst
“Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching,” Paul exhorts the young pastor Timothy (1 Tim. 4:16). For many of us, it’s dangerously easy to guard our doctrine…