This is The Crossway Podcast, a show where we sit down with authors each week for thoughtful interviews about the Bible, theology, church history, and the Chris...
Today we are pleased to share an audio essay entitled "5 Passages to Read on New Year’s Day" read by five of Crossway's audio Bible narrators.
The five passages that are read include:
❖ 2 Corinthians 5:16–21 read by Jackie Hill Perry
❖ Psalm 98:1–9 read by Ray Ortlund
❖ Isaiah 42:5–9 read by Kristyn Getty
❖ Colossians 2:6–15 read by Robert Smith
❖ Revelation 21:1–6 read by Michael Reeves
Listen to all of Crossway's audio Bible narrators on ESV.org or by downloading the ESV app on Apple or Android devices.
Check out all of Crossway's year-long Bible-reading podcasts here!
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How to Develop Healthier Tech Habits in 2025 (Samuel James)
In this episode, Samuel James discusses the impact of technology on our lives and offers practical advice for cultivating healthier tech habits in the new year.
Samuel James is an associate acquisitions editor at Crossway. He is also the author of 'Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age' from Crossway.
Read the full transcript of this episode.
❖ Listen to “Why You Can’t Stop Looking at Your Phone” with Samuel James:
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A Special Christmas Episode from 'The Biggest Story'
Merry Christmas from everyone at Crossway. Today's episode is a special storytime for families taken from Kevin DeYoung's 'The Biggest Story Bible Storybook'.
Please enjoy these two stories "A New Baby and a New Beginning" and "Wise Men, Smart Move" read by Mike Reeves.
To hear more stories like these check out "The Biggest Story Podcast":
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An Open Letter to the Overwhelmed Parent at Christmas (Courtney Reissig)
Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Courtney Reissig entitled "An Open Letter to the Overwhelmed Parent at Christmas".
Courtney Reissig is a wife, mother, and writer. She has written for numerous Christian publications including the Gospel Coalition, 'Christianity Today', and the CT Women blog. She is also the author of 'Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home Matters to God' from Crossway.
Read the essay here.
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What Was the Trinity Doing on Christmas Day? (Matthew Emerson and Brandon Smith)
In this episode, Matt Emerson and Brandon Smith explore the doctrine of the inseparable operations of the Trinity and its implications for understanding the Christmas story.
Matthew Emerson is coprovost and dean of theology, arts, and humanities at Oklahoma Baptist University. Brandon Smith is chair of the Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry and associate professor of theology & early Christianity at Oklahoma Baptist University. They also co-wrote 'Beholding the Triune God: The Inseparable Work of Father, Son, and Spirit' from Crossway.
Read the full transcript of this episode.
❖ Listen to “Common Misconceptions about the Trinity” with Fred Sanders:
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This is The Crossway Podcast, a show where we sit down with authors each week for thoughtful interviews about the Bible, theology, church history, and the Christian life.