The Everyday Pastor is a new podcast from TGC on the nuts and bolts of ministry. Hosted by Ligon Duncan, with nearly 20 years of pastoral experience, and Matt Smethurst, who planted a church three years ago, it seeks to model how ministers of different generations, levels of experience, and even denominations can apply God’s never-changing Word in a fast-changing world.It’s not an easy time to be a pastor, but it’s an exciting one—because the Lord is on his throne and his Word is enough to help us navigate the trenches of ministry with fortitude and joy. So join Matt and Lig (and special guests along the way) as they seek to help you think wisely about nitty-gritty issues of everyday ministry.Don't miss an episode of The Everyday Pastor! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together
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Top Theology Stories of 2023 with Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger
Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger for their annual recap discussion on the biggest stories affecting the church around the world in the last year. This conversation was originally featured on TGC's Gospelbound podcast.
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How Do I Glorify God Even When My Work Seems Meaningless? — Faith & Work
In this episode of TGC Q&A, the final installment of our six-week series on faith and work, Greg Phelan answers the question, “How do I glorify God even when my work seems meaningless?” He discusses: • The danger: self-justification (:36) • Looking big (1:28) • Thinking small (3:15) • Remembering the promise (4:30) • How we can glorify God (6:40) Explore more from TGC on the topic of Faith and Work (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/faith-and-work/).
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How Should We Think Biblically About End-of-Life Care? — Faith & Work
In this episode of TGC Q&A, the fifth in our six-week series on faith and work, Bill Davis answers the question, “How should we think biblically about end-of-life care?” He discusses: • Why end-of-life care (00:32) • End-of-life and medical ethics committees (3:05) • Advocating for others in end-of-life (9:35)• Two things to know when advocating for others (13:23) • Life and the question of infinite value (15:21) • Biblical advanced directives (17:27) • Choosing a shorter life for gospel purposes (19:29) • How Jesus would have you use all you have now (22:49) • Why these conversations are difficult (25:02) • Ways to help think through the difficult conversations (27:57) • Being practically faithful to the end (32:28) Explore more from TGC on the topic of End-of-Life Issues (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/?s=End-of-Life).
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How Can We Include the Poor In the Conversation? — Faith & Work
In this episode of TGC Q&A, the fourth in our six-week series on faith and work, Robby Holt and Brian Fikkert answer the question, “How can we include the poor in the conversation?” They discuss: • Connecting the conversation (:43) • Biblical foundations (1:48) • Economics (3:10) • Creation: work as part of God’s design (4:14) • Image bearing (7:12) • Positive view of culture (9:28) • Fall: the impact on relationships (11:58) • Broken people create broken cultures (14:50) • Redemption: inviting the poor (17:29) • The communal basis for flourishing (25:23) • Realizing we are part of the problem (28:41) Explore more from TGC on the topic of Serving the Poor.
Each week, we’re joined by Council members of The Gospel Coalition Council and friends who provide biblical perspective on your most pressing questions. Whatever your doubts or questions may be, this is a space where we hope to share biblical insight into life’s questions together.
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