TGC Podcast

Codependency, dependent personality disorder, toxic relationships—these are popular terms in counseling and psychology, but as Christians, we want to understand how they fit with or overlap the sin patterns we read about in Scripture. In this talk, recorded at TGCW24 Ellen Mary Dykas shows how God’s Word addresses common-to-man temptations. Dykas talks about how to diagnose relational idolatry in our lives, bring real help and healing to those around us, and take steps of faith toward loving people without craving or worshipping them.

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Part 2 of this session from TGC25 is a panel discussion led by Brett McCracken on practical responses to the challenges facing the church that were raised in Part 1. Brad Edwards, Gavin Ortlund, and Jared C. Wilson speak candidly about their own experiences in church leadership, the crucial need for personal devotion to Christ, and what personal devotional practices look like in their own lives. 

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In part 1 of this session from TGC25, three speakers address critical weaknesses in our discipleship that cause believers to drift from the gospel. They provide a defense of Protestantism and give compelling reasons to rediscover the church’s beauty. Jared C. Wilson talks about the danger of assuming gospel centrality rather than cherishing it. Gavin Ortlund talks about the desire, especially felt by young men, for assurance and depth, and he explains how the Protestant Church can provide these things. Brad Edwards considers how to address the modern assumption that the church is inherently harmful. Part 2 will include Q&A with the panelists.

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Paul commanded Timothy, “Train yourself for godliness” (1 Tim. 4:7). The spiritual disciplines are essential to our growth into Christlike maturity, so we must learn to invest ourselves in these patterns daily. In this panel discussion recorded at TGC25, Andy Davis, Dan Doriani, Trillia Newbell, Ruth Chou Simons, and Afshin Ziafat discuss very practical ways to become more faithful in prayer, Bible intake, fasting, and other disciplines.

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At a time when we typically live longer than any generation before us, it seems all we want to do is preserve our youth. From hair dye to microblading, antiaging creams to botox, we negotiate with age through products, surgeries, and even downright denial. But Scripture tells us that wisdom is with the aged and gray hair is a crown of glory—so why are we so age-averse? In this panel discussion recorded at TGCW24, Courtney Doctor, Vanessa Hawkins, Melissa Kruger, Laura Wifler, and Jen Wilkin talk why a biblical perspective on aging means we don’t have to fear the years.

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