Crossway Connected

Shepherds were not how we might picture them today. We often think of shepherds as being somewhat soft or effeminate, but they were hardly that. Shepherds are much closer to our modern myth of the cowboy than to the gentle pictures of a smiling, clean man holding a luxuriously soft sheep in his arms. In both pictures, the weak and the strong, are wrong in certain respects, yet speak the truth in others. How are we to think of Jesus as our Good Shepherd? Today, as Jesus furthers his instruction from the metaphor of 10:1-6, we can see how a Good Shepherd loves his sheep.

We're back! After about a 6 month hiatus, we discuss the many changes happening at Crossway right now, including a transition into missions, a new pastoral calling, and the usual book reviews.

In this episode, we discuss the meaning and significance of the cross of Christ. Why was Jesus crucified, and what took place between God the Father and God the Son on Good Friday? We also review books by Dale Ralph Davis and Kevin DeYoung.

This episode was recorded on the campus of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary during the 9 Marks at Southern Conference. We discuss conference highlights, as well as our impressions of the Cross Conference simulcast from the weekend. In addition, Dr. Tom Schreiner talks to us about his recent commentary on the book of Hebrews.

This month we discuss the basis for (and importance of) church membership. Pastor John talks about why we place a heavy emphasis on membership at Crossway, and what implications this has in our congregation. Book reviews include Isaac Watts and Jonathan Pennington.

This month we talk about family discipleship. We uncover what the Bible has to say about it, why its so important, and what are some practical steps we can take toward faithfulness in discipling our children. We review a helpful book for teaching kids (The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski), and Pastor John commends some good resources to encourage and strengthen in this area.

This month we discuss a common theme around Crossway Christian Church - Disciple-making. Pastor John defines what it is, why we do it, and gives some good resources to encourage and equip Christians to do this task the Lord has given us. We also review a biblical theology book by T. Desmond Alexander, and talk a bit about the new ESV Reader's Bible.

This was recorded at the Desiring God National Conference 2014. In this episode, we recap the conference and get a chance to interview author Adrian Warnock ("Hope Reborn"), author and pastor Daniel Montgomery (Sojourn Community Church, "Proof"), and Daniel Patz (President of Northland International University).

In this episode, we take a look at what the Bible has to say about the persecution of Christians. In light of recent events worldwide, it is especially important to think through as Christians how we view and respond to persecution. In addition, we review books by Paul Tripp and D.A. Carson.

In this episode, we address the important and often intimidating task of evangelism. Various aspects of sharing the gospel are discussed. Pastor John recommends some helpful books related to evangelism (Dever, Packer, Stiles, and others) and we have personal stories from a few Crossway members about how they heard the gospel and came to faith in Christ.

This month we discuss some good books by Anthony Carter, Trip Lee, and Jared C. Wilson, and talk a bit about global missions and our role in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Pastor Richard Taglauer joins us for a special episode of Crossway Connected. We review books by RC Sproul, JI Packer, and Matt Perman, and we talk to Pastor Richard about his involvement at Crossway Christian Church.

We review books about God’s promises (Beeke & LaBelle) and working as a Christian (Gilbert and Traeger), we discuss a recent blogger controversy on the nature of church, and we explore Biblical principles for healthy churches.

This episode includes book reviews (Russell Moore and Lane & Tripp), discussion on baptism, fasting, small group ministry, and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Books by John Piper and Marshall & Payne, Christmas questions, and a discussion on recent judicial rulings defining marriage.

In this episode, we review books by Gene Getz and Douglas Wilson, we discuss apostleship and the sufficiency of scripture, and we have a special interview with Dr. Stephen Wellum.

This month's episode includes a review of Albert Mohler's "The Conviction to Lead", discussion about the Southern Baptist Convention, and the recent Strange Fire conference controversy.

Crossway Connected Episode 1.5 - We discuss catechism, spiritual lethargy, contradictions in scripture(?), and the Miley Cyrus debacle.

Additional interviews from the recent trip to the Philippines.

In this episode, we answer questions and speak with our church planting missionary in the Philippines.