Episodes

  • Tim Keller on Getting Out of Egypt (And Bondage to Sin)
    Sep 12 2025

    In this message on Exodus 4, recorded at TGC's 2011 National Conference, Tim Keller discusses the significance of the Red Sea crossing in the Old Testament and its connections to the New Testament, emphasizing that salvation is about freedom from bondage on different levels. Redemption is about getting out of bondage, and grace is the means of getting out.

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    53 mins
  • Pro-Life from Womb to Tomb
    Sep 5 2025

    This panel discussion, recorded live at TGCW24 considers the importance of human dignity as we seek to develop an all-encompassing approach to valuing life. Join Missie Branch, Portia Collins, Lauren McAfee, and Bri Stensrud for a thoughtful conversation on compassion, respect, and protection for human life from conception to natural death.

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    43 mins
  • Theology of Rest
    Aug 29 2025

    Many of us know we need to rest but aren’t sure how to adopt a rhythm of rest that reflects biblical teaching. In this conversation from TGCW24, Amy Gannett and Gretchen Saffles discuss how a right view of God shapes the way we view ourselves to better receive the rest he supplies. They unpack a biblical theology of rest by tracing the overarching theme from Genesis to Revelation, seeking to apply God’s unchanging truth to our everyday lives.

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    48 mins
  • Don Carson: Be Faithful and Flexible in Gospel Proclamation
    Aug 22 2025

    Don Carson discusses the concept of flexibility in gospel proclamation based on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. He explains how Paul adapted his message to different audiences, emphasizing the need to win people to Christ without compromising the gospel. Carson considers John Travis's "C1 to C6 spectrum" of Christ-centered communities in light of Paul's message, and highlights the importance of flexibility in evangelism while maintaining the integrity of the gospel message.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Loving the Church When You've Been Hurt
    Aug 8 2025

    Whether it’s a public scandal captured in the headlines or a private offense held closely in our hearts, many of us have been hurt by others in the church. In this panel discussion from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Winfree Brisley, Karen Hodge, Ruth Chou Simons, and Irene Sun explore various kinds of church hurt and offer gospel-centered guidance for navigating them both practically and spiritually. They share personal stories, emphasize prayer, humility, and accountability, and remind us why the church—despite its brokenness—is still worth loving as the body of Christ, full of hope and healing.

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    45 mins
  • Encouragement for Ministry Wives
    Aug 1 2025

    Are you the wife of a pastor, elder, or seminary student? We want you to know you’re not alone in this unique calling. In this episode from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Kristie Anyabwile, Christine Hoover, Glenna Marshall, and Kristen Wetherell share an encouraging conversation about loving Jesus and his church, supporting our husbands, and enduring faithfully in ministry. They discuss cultivating a personal walk with Christ, building authentic friendships, navigating marriage and parenting in the spotlight, and embracing Sabbath rest to guard against burnout—offering ministry wives biblical wisdom and hope for the road ahead.

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    46 mins
  • Building Cross-Cultural Competence Through Holistic Discipleship
    Jul 25 2025

    Loving others and communicating respectfully across differences isn’t easy—sometimes it’s not even something we want to do. It’s far more comfortable to stay in circles of sameness than to engage those with different beliefs, backgrounds, and perspectives. In this breakout session from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Vanessa Hawkins explains how growing in cross-cultural competence is not just helpful for communication—it’s a key part of our spiritual formation as disciples of Christ.

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    53 mins
  • Fighting the Good Fight (2 Tim. 4:6–22)
    Jul 18 2025

    In this keynote from TGC’s 2009 National Conference, Ligon Duncan urges pastors to recover the centrality of the pastoral epistles—1 and 2 Timothy and Titus—as foundational guides for faithful life and ministry. He critiques two persistent errors in the Western church: theological liberalism, which changes the message to suit culture, and methodology divorced from theology, which compromises ministry effectiveness. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4, Duncan exhorts pastors to endure, study diligently, build gospel community, and finish the race with faithfulness rooted in God’s grace and presence.

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    54 mins