Sinclair Ferguson

In his new Advent devotional The Dawn of Redeeming Grace, Sinclair Ferguson opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel to help you arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised king.

In his new Advent devotional The Dawn of Redeeming Grace, Sinclair Ferguson opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel to help you arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised king.

Sinclair Ferguson: Hidden Treasures in Jesus' Genealogy

Daniel Strange

As Christians we sometimes feel like we're on another planet to our unbelieving friends and family. Daniel Strange wants to show you that the connections are there—in fact, the longings that our culture cannot help but express are the very ones that Jesus fulfils.

As Christians we sometimes feel like we're on another planet to our unbelieving friends and family. Daniel Strange wants to show you that the connections are there—in fact, the longings that our culture cannot help but express are the very ones that Jesus fulfils.

Daniel Strange: The Longings Our Culture Just Can't Stop Expressing

Blair Linne

Blair Linne’s personal story of growing up without a father at home reflects the experiences of millions. In her new book, Finding my Father she shows us that the gospel promises not just forgiveness but also a place in God's family, experienced in a local church, where they we can enjoy the fullness of his fatherly joy, care, wisdom, provision, protection and security.

Blair Linne’s personal story of growing up without a father at home reflects the experiences of millions. In her new book, Finding my Father she shows us that the gospel promises not just forgiveness but also a place in God's family, experienced in a local church, where they we can enjoy the fullness of his fatherly joy, care, wisdom, provision, protection and security.

Blair Linne: How the Gospel Heals the Pain of Fatherlessness

Randy Newman

At the height of his influence, C.S. Lewis was broadcasting his Mere Christianity lectures to almost 1.5 million people. There is so much we can learn from him.  You may feel inadequate to the task of evangelism, but in his new book Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply the methods Lewis used (storytelling, humour, imagery and more) in our own conversations.

At the height of his influence, C.S. Lewis was broadcasting his Mere Christianity lectures to almost 1.5 million people. There is so much we can learn from him.  You may feel inadequate to the task of evangelism, but in his new book Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply the methods Lewis used (storytelling, humour, imagery and more) in our own conversations.

Randy Newman: Learning from C.S. Lewis

Rebecca McLaughlin

Many people assume that the story of the baby in the manger at Bethlehem is just another made-up fantasy for kids. In this episode we talked to respected apologist Rebecca McLaughlin about the evidence that Jesus was a real person, explaining the reliability of the Bible’s accounts of his life and why believing in a virgin birth is not as ridiculous as it might sound.

Rebecca McLaughlin: Evidence for the Bible's account of Jesus' birth

Laura Wifler

When children have something on their minds, they tend to run to their parents and caregivers. Wouldn’t it be great if they also learned that they can talk to God about anything and everything because Jesus has made that possible? In this episode we chat to Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood about her new kids book Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer.

When children have something on their minds, they tend to run to their parents and caregivers. Wouldn’t it be great if they also learned that they can talk to God about anything and everything because Jesus has made that possible? In this episode we chat to Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood about her new kids book Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer.

Laura Wifler: Teaching Our Kids to Pray

Adam Ramsey

What if we didn’t have to choose between an intelligent faith and a passionate one? Right thinking. Right feeling. Deep thoughts about God...for a deeper experience of God. Too often Christians live their spiritual experience in two distinct camps. In this episode of the podcast we talk to Adam Ramsey about his new book Truth on Fire and his manifesto for gazing at God until our hearts sing. 

What if we didn’t have to choose between an intelligent faith and a passionate one? Right thinking. Right feeling. Deep thoughts about God...for a deeper experience of God. Too often Christians live their spiritual experience in two distinct camps. In this episode of the podcast we talk to Adam Ramsey about his new book Truth on Fire and his manifesto for gazing at God until our hearts sing.

Adam Ramsey: Knowing God Truly, Experiencing Him Deeply.

Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson is a pastor and teacher, as well as the author of 1 Corinthians For You, an accessible study guide to one of Paul's most popular epistles.  In this podcast we find out why Andrew loves this letter so much, and what we can all learn from how Paul speaks to a church that is at risk of being assimilated into the world, especially when it comes to how we teach and preach on sexuality and other contemporary issues.

Andrew Wilson is a pastor and teacher, as well as the author of 1 Corinthians For You, an accessible study guide to one of Paul's most popular epistles.  In this podcast we find out why Andrew loves this letter so much, and what we can all learn from how Paul speaks to a church that is at risk of being assimilated into the world, especially when it comes to how we teach and preach on sexuality and other contemporary issues.

Andrew Wilson: Seeing Grace at Work

Tim Thornborough

It's our 30th anniversary! Joining us on the podcast this time is the founder of The Good Book Company himself, Tim Thornborough. In this episode, Tim opens up the annals of TGBC history, taking us from its unlikely beginning in the front room of his South-West London home, all the way up to our current status as a global Christian publisher, committed to helping believers everywhere open up the Bible for themselves.

It's our 30th anniversary! Joining us on the podcast this time is the founder of The Good Book Company himself, Tim Thornborough. In this episode, Tim opens up the annals of TGBC history, taking us from its unlikely beginning in the front room of his South-West London home, all the way up to our current status as a global Christian publisher, committed to helping believers everywhere open up the Bible for themselves.

Tim Thornborough: Celebrating 30 Years of The Good Book Company

Whether mildly, moderately or severely, feeling anxious is something most of us experience at some point in our lives.  Helen Thorne, author of Hope in an Anxious World, joins us to talk about her experience of battling anxiety and how to take the first few steps towards a lifetime of change. 

Whether mildly, moderately or severely, feeling anxious is something most of us experience at some point in our lives.  Helen Thorne, author of Hope in an Anxious World, joins us to talk about her experience of battling anxiety and how to take the first few steps towards a lifetime of change.

Helen Thorne: Anxiety Doesn't Have to be a Lonely Place

This is The Good Book Company Podcast, a show where we have lively conversations with authors about church, culture and the Christian life.  The Good Book Company produces biblical, relevant and accessible resources for the church.

This is The Good Book Company Podcast, a show where we have lively conversations with authors about church, culture and the Christian life. The Good Book Company produces biblical, relevant and accessible resources for the church.

The Good Book Company Podcast

Matt Chandler

In this episode we catch-up with Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor at The Village Church and author of Joy in the Sorrow: How a Thriving Church (and its Pastor) Learned to Suffer Well. Matt and James talk about the intense suffering of so many at The Village Church and how that prepared Matt for his own battle with a malignant brain tumor. He shares the fear he had of his brain and character being affected dramatically by surgery, why he chose to suffer so publicly and how we can help people who are suffering.

In this episode we catch-up with Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor at The Village Church and author of Joy in the Sorrow: How a Thriving Church (and its Pastor) Learned to Suffer Well. Matt and James talk about the intense suffering of so many at The Village Church and how that prepared Matt for his own battle with a malignant brain tumor. He shares the fear he had of his brain and character being affected dramatically by surgery, why he chose to suffer so publicly and how we can help people who are suffering.

How The Village Church taught Matt Chandler to Find Joy in His Own Sorrow

Steph Williams

Illustrating Bible stories for children is much harder than it seems. How much can a restless toddler take in from one story? How do you emphasise what you want them to remember? Do we have to convey the whole gospel every time? In this episode we talk to Steph Williams, writer, designer, illustrator and Mum of three as she unpacks the 'Little me, Big God' series and how she went about turning three gospel stories into age-appropriate books for toddlers and pre-schoolers. 

Illustrating Bible stories for children is much harder than it seems. How much can a restless toddler take in from one story? How do you emphasise what you want them to remember? Do we have to convey the whole gospel every time? In this episode we talk to Steph Williams, writer, designer, illustrator and Mum of three as she unpacks the 'Little me, Big God' series and how she went about turning three gospel stories into age-appropriate books for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Steph Williams: Illustrating Bible Stories for Kids

Kim Cash Tate

Jackie Hill-Perry

Color

His Testimonies, My Heritage is an inspiring collection of devotions on Psalm 119 by a diverse group of women of color.  In this episode we speak to Kristie Anyabwile, Kim Cash Tate and Jackie Hill-Perry about their contributions to the book, and why this project means so much to them. 

His Testimonies, My Heritage is an inspiring collection of devotions on Psalm 119 by a diverse group of women of color.  In this episode we speak to Kristie Anyabwile, Kim Cash Tate and Jackie Hill-Perry about their contributions to the book, and why this project means so much to them.

Kristie Anyabwile, Kim Cash Tate & Jackie Hill-Perry: Women of Color on the Word of God

Albert Mohler

In this episode we speak to social commentator, apologist and President of Southern Seminary, Dr. Albert Mohler. We delve into his childhood to find out how he came to be described as "one of America's most influential evangelicals".  We also discuss the growing concern over ministry leaders and mental health, and find out how the book of Acts can and should inform our approach to ministry today. 

In this episode we speak to social commentator, apologist and President of Southern Seminary, Dr. Albert Mohler. We delve into his childhood to find out how he came to be described as "one of America's most influential evangelicals".  We also discuss the growing concern over ministry leaders and mental health, and find out how the book of Acts can and should inform our approach to ministry today.

Dr. Albert Mohler: Church Then and Church Now

Alistair Begg

So many of us struggle with prayer. Many books have been written on the subject and there’s a reason for that. Prayer comes hard to most of us, in most seasons. And when we do pray, we often don't know what to say. What is it that my Father loves to hear about? What are the best things I could pray for my family, my church, and myself? In this episode, renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg talks about his new book Pray Big. He shows us that the Apostle Paul clearly enjoyed prayer, and was excited about it. He also expected his Father in heaven to hear what he said, and to act in other people’s lives accordingly, and the truths that underpin and shape Paul's prayers can motivate us to pray and set us an example.

So many of us struggle with prayer. Many books have been written on the subject and there’s a reason for that. Prayer comes hard to most of us, in most seasons. And when we do pray, we often don't know what to say. What is it that my Father loves to hear about? What are the best things I could pray for my family, my church, and myself? In this episode, renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg talks about his new book Pray Big. He shows us that the Apostle Paul clearly enjoyed prayer, and was excited about it. He also expected his Father in heaven to hear what he said, and to act in other people’s lives accordingly, and the truths that underpin and shape Paul's prayers can motivate us to pray and set us an example.

Alistair Begg: Praying Bigger and Better

Glen Scrivener

In this episode we catch up with Glen Scrivener about his new Christmas evangelistic book The Gift, and cover a whole host of other evangelism things. Such as how he became a Christian, how he became a reverend, and how he became an evangelist. We also talk about the increasingly confusing world of campus outreach, and how to truly reach people in a digital age. Warning: contains cricket references.

In this episode we catch up with Glen Scrivener about his new Christmas evangelistic book The Gift, and cover a whole host of other evangelism things. Such as how he became a Christian, how he became a reverend, and how he became an evangelist. We also talk about the increasingly confusing world of campus outreach, and how to truly reach people in a digital age. Warning: contains cricket references.

Glen Scrivener: Evangelism today...but especially at Christmas!

Alison Mitchell

Catalina Echeverri

The story of Daniel and the lions' den teaches children many things... It teaches them about praying; it teaches them about Daniel’s faithfulness to God, and God’s faithfulness to Daniel; and it teaches them that God is the real king of everyone everywhere. But if you peel back another layer, you’ll see that like the rest of the Old Testament, it also points to Jesus. In this episode, we speak to author Alison Mitchell and illustrator Catalina Echeverri, about how they went about bringing this to life in 'Jesus and The Lions' Den', the latest addition to our beautiful, award-winning storybooks for children.

The story of Daniel and the lions' den teaches children many things... It teaches them about praying; it teaches them about Daniel’s faithfulness to God, and God’s faithfulness to Daniel; and it teaches them that God is the real king of everyone everywhere. But if you peel back another layer, you’ll see that like the rest of the Old Testament, it also points to Jesus. In this episode, we speak to author Alison Mitchell and illustrator Catalina Echeverri, about how they went about bringing this to life in 'Jesus and The Lions' Den', the latest addition to our beautiful, award-winning storybooks for children.

Alison Mitchell & Catalina Echeverri: Showing Children Jesus in the Old Testament

Wonder

Those of us that have children under our care—parents, godparents, grandparents, kids’ ministry workers and more—have been gifted a wonderful opportunity and privilege. We can ignite the spark of wonder in a child’s heart that sets them up for a lifetime of adventurous curiosity into all the things of God and His Word. In this episode founder of The Good Book Company, Tim Thornborough talks to us about Spark Wonder, a new campaign to urge parents—and anyone else with children in their care—to see Christian storybooks as a key discipleship tool.

Those of us that have children under our care—parents, godparents, grandparents, kids’ ministry workers and more—have been gifted a wonderful opportunity and privilege. We can ignite the spark of wonder in a child’s heart that sets them up for a lifetime of adventurous curiosity into all the things of God and His Word. In this episode founder of The Good Book Company, Tim Thornborough talks to us about Spark Wonder, a new campaign to urge parents—and anyone else with children in their care—to see Christian storybooks as a key discipleship tool.

Tim Thornborough: Igniting wonder in a child’s heart

Jonty Allcock

"Rejoice always." "Don't be afraid." "Give cheerfully." What do we do when God's commands sound impossible? Most of us find opt-outs and excuses, or pretend we're doing better than we are. In this episode, Jonty Allcock argues that there is a better way. And in his new book Impossible Commands he says that obedience can be a life-giving joy rather than a job, a delight instead of duty.

"Rejoice always." "Don't be afraid." "Give cheerfully." What do we do when God's commands sound impossible? Most of us find opt-outs and excuses, or pretend we're doing better than we are. In this episode, Jonty Allcock argues that there is a better way. And in his new book Impossible Commands he says that obedience can be a life-giving joy rather than a job, a delight instead of duty.

Jonty Allcock: Rethinking Obedience

Matt Fuller

We talk to Matt Fuller, the Senior Minister at Christ Church, Mayfair about his new book Be True To Yourself. Matt tells us about his short stint as a teacher in the countryside and how he ended up as a minister in Central London. We find out what it actually means to 'be true to yourself' and how it differs from the invitation Jesus makes to deny ourselves in pursuit of Him. 

We talk to Matt Fuller, the Senior Minister at Christ Church, Mayfair about his new book Be True To Yourself. Matt tells us about his short stint as a teacher in the countryside and how he ended up as a minister in Central London. We find out what it actually means to 'be true to yourself' and how it differs from the invitation Jesus makes to deny ourselves in pursuit of Him.

Matt Fuller: Cutting Through Culture's Most Confusing Messages

Sharon Dirckx

Modern research is uncovering more and more detail of what our brain is and how it works. We are living, thinking creatures who carry around with us an amazing organic supercomputer in our heads. In this episode, brain imaging scientist Sharon Dirckx lays out the current understanding of who we are from biologists, philosophers, theologians and psychologists, and points towards a bigger picture that suggests answers to the fundamental questions of our existence. Not just "What am I?", but "Who am I?"—and "Why am I?"

Modern research is uncovering more and more detail of what our brain is and how it works. We are living, thinking creatures who carry around with us an amazing organic supercomputer in our heads. In this episode, brain imaging scientist Sharon Dirckx lays out the current understanding of who we are from biologists, philosophers, theologians and psychologists, and points towards a bigger picture that suggests answers to the fundamental questions of our existence. Not just "What am I?", but "Who am I?"—and "Why am I?"

Sharon Dirckx: Am I Just My Brain?

Courtney Reissig

In this episode we catch-up with Courtney Reissig, wife to Daniel, mum to four boys, speaker and author of multiple books, including her latest Teach Me to Feel.  Courtney shares about her experience of a pregnancy complication that nearly took her life and the life of her unborn child. She discusses how she clung to the Psalms through that season and how they shaped her in the months following the trauma.  Courtney also shares her unexpected journey to faith, what she's reading to her kids right now and how we can all make space for Bible reading in our busy lives.

In this episode we catch-up with Courtney Reissig, wife to Daniel, mum to four boys, speaker and author of multiple books, including her latest Teach Me to Feel.  Courtney shares about her experience of a pregnancy complication that nearly took her life and the life of her unborn child. She discusses how she clung to the Psalms through that season and how they shaped her in the months following the trauma.  Courtney also shares her unexpected journey to faith, what she's reading to her kids right now and how we can all make space for Bible reading in our busy lives.

Courtney Reissig: Taking Our Feelings To The Psalms

Katy Morgan

'Quiet time'. 'Devotion'. 'Bible reading plan'. Whatever you call it, and however you do it, we all know how important it is to hear from God in His word regularly. Many make promises to ourselves at this time of year, but how do we find something that really lasts? And how can we enjoy it? In this episode we talk to founder of The Good Book Company Tim Thornborough and Editor Katy Morgan about what works for them. 

'Quiet time'. 'Devotion'. 'Bible reading plan'. Whatever you call it, and however you do it, we all know how important it is to hear from God in His word regularly. Many make promises to ourselves at this time of year, but how do we find something that really lasts? And how can we enjoy it? In this episode we talk to founder of The Good Book Company Tim Thornborough and Editor Katy Morgan about what works for them.

Tim Thornborough and Katy Morgan: Bible Reading - What's The Point?

Joe Henegan

Rachel Jones

Christmas is coming! We're very excited at The Good Book Company because books are a such a great companion for the entire Christmas season.  We talk about Advent, our favourite Christmas traditions, and there's even a quiz (which some would say was completely rigged from the start and it was a stupid quiz anyway).  *Disclaimer: at one point Joe references a film and get's the title wrong. It is in fact called Rare Exports. 

Christmas is coming! We're very excited at The Good Book Company because books are a such a great companion for the entire Christmas season.  We talk about Advent, our favourite Christmas traditions, and there's even a quiz (which some would say was completely rigged from the start and it was a stupid quiz anyway).  *Disclaimer: at one point Joe references a film and get's the title wrong. It is in fact called Rare Exports.

Joe Henegan and Rachel Jones: The Very Early Christmas Podcast

Jason Roach

In this episode we catch-up with urban pastor Jason Roach about Swipe Up, his new honest (and sometimes humorous) book for youth and young adults about sex and relationships. Jason tells us how God interrupted his medical career to put him on the path toward becoming a pastor in an impoverished part of South London. He is now a consultant to the Bishop of London and is working with his church to tackle complex social issues such as knife crime.  Oh, and he tells us how he managed to have a poledancer for a girlfriend...

In this episode we catch-up with urban pastor Jason Roach about Swipe Up, his new honest (and sometimes humorous) book for youth and young adults about sex and relationships. Jason tells us how God interrupted his medical career to put him on the path toward becoming a pastor in an impoverished part of South London. He is now a consultant to the Bishop of London and is working with his church to tackle complex social issues such as knife crime.  Oh, and he tells us how he managed to have a poledancer for a girlfriend...

Jason Roach: Is The Bible Really Good News for Sex and Relationships?

John Dickson

In this episode we speak to Dr John Dickson, Australian apologist, historian, and Founding Director of Australia's Centre for Public Christianity, about his new book Is Jesus History? We cover how he became a Christian through reading the gospels alongside hamburgers and a faithful Christian, his career as a professional singer/songwriter and how he eventually (somewhat reluctantly) ended up in the world of academia. John shares his heart for proclaiming the gospel by presenting the rational case for Jesus of Nazareth.

In this episode we speak to Dr John Dickson, Australian apologist, historian, and Founding Director of Australia's Centre for Public Christianity, about his new book Is Jesus History? We cover how he became a Christian through reading the gospels alongside hamburgers and a faithful Christian, his career as a professional singer/songwriter and how he eventually (somewhat reluctantly) ended up in the world of academia. John shares his heart for proclaiming the gospel by presenting the rational case for Jesus of Nazareth.

John Dickson: The Rational Case for the Jesus of History

In this episode we speak to Scottish theologian Sinclair Ferguson about his new Easter devotional To Seek and To Save.  Sinclair tells us about becoming a Christian, feeling the call to ministry at a young age and the enduring impact of Calvin's Institutes on his life and teaching. We chat about the Bible's journey motif which he draws on in his new book and how scripture uses it to teach us about how our journey fits into God's bigger purposes.

In this episode we speak to Scottish theologian Sinclair Ferguson about his new Easter devotional To Seek and To Save.  Sinclair tells us about becoming a Christian, feeling the call to ministry at a young age and the enduring impact of Calvin's Institutes on his life and teaching. We chat about the Bible's journey motif which he draws on in his new book and how scripture uses it to teach us about how our journey fits into God's bigger purposes.

Sinclair Ferguson: The Captivating Allure of Journey Narratives

Vaughan Roberts

Lizzie Ling

Abortion is not just an "out there" problem. Figures in the UK suggest that 1 in 3 women will have had an abortion by the age of 45, which tells us that the sad reality is that many people in our churches will have been impacted in some way by abortion.  In this episode, we speak to Dr. Lizzie Ling and bible teacher Vaughan Roberts about this sensitive issue and hear more about their new book Abortion from the Talking Points series. 

Abortion is not just an "out there" problem. Figures in the UK suggest that 1 in 3 women will have had an abortion by the age of 45, which tells us that the sad reality is that many people in our churches will have been impacted in some way by abortion.  In this episode, we speak to Dr. Lizzie Ling and bible teacher Vaughan Roberts about this sensitive issue and hear more about their new book Abortion from the Talking Points series.

Lizzie Ling and Vaughan Roberts - Abortion: Thinking biblically, speaking wisely and acting compassionately

John Lennox

In this episode we talk to Oxford mathematics professor John Lennox about his bestselling book Can Science Explain Everything?  We talk about his journey to faith, the problem of scientism, evangelistic conversations and how friendship can be  the crucial ingredient to a compelling witness. 

In this episode we talk to Oxford mathematics professor John Lennox about his bestselling book Can Science Explain Everything? We talk about his journey to faith, the problem of scientism, evangelistic conversations and how friendship can be the crucial ingredient to a compelling witness.

John Lennox: Can Science Explain Everything?

Jeff Walton

Chronic illness, special needs, financial loss, suffering children and marital strain. In the first 16 years of their marriage, Jeff and Sarah Walton have faced trial after trial. And yet, with God's help, they're still together, and, somehow, stronger for it all. In this episode we talk to them about their new book Together Through The Storms which offers biblical encouragements that strengthen marriages in times of trial. Buckle yourselves in, this is a raw and honest conversation, but one that offers true hope for couples whatever state their marriage is in.

Chronic illness, special needs, financial loss, suffering children and marital strain. In the first 16 years of their marriage, Jeff and Sarah Walton have faced trial after trial. And yet, with God's help, they're still together, and, somehow, stronger for it all. In this episode we talk to them about their new book Together Through The Storms which offers biblical encouragements that strengthen marriages in times of trial. Buckle yourselves in, this is a raw and honest conversation, but one that offers true hope for couples whatever state their marriage is in.

Sarah and Jeff Walton: Marriage in the Middle of a Storm

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