Gospelbound explores what it means to live with firm hope in Christ in a post-Christian culture through conversations with authors, pastors, and practitioners.
Released on 11/27/2025
Published by Gospel Coalition
How Your Church Witnesses to the World
Bob Thune joins Collin Hansen to discuss the importance of ecclesial apologetics.
2/24/2026. 45min
How Your Investing Could Change the World
Robin John joins Collin Hansen to discuss how to honor God and love your neighbor through value-based investing.
2/10/2026. 37min
A Tool for Spiritual Formation in a Secular Age
Trevin Wax and Thomas West join Collin Hansen to discuss how catechisms help believers grow in faith and respond to modern cultural challenges with a biblical perspective.
1/27/2026. 37min
What We Learn from the Black Church About the Culture War
Justin Giboney joins Collin Hansen to discuss how the Black Church’s historic public witness offers guidance for the culture wars of today.
1/13/2026. 49min
Work and the Meaning of Life
David Bahnsen joins Collin Hansen to discuss work and the meaning of life.
12/30/2025. 56min
Top Theology Stories of 2025
Melissa Kruger joins Collin Hansen to discuss the top theology stories of 2025.
12/16/2025. 1hr 42min
Why We Should Recover Cultural Apologetics
Christopher Watkin and Joshua Chatraw join Collin Hansen to discuss cultural apologetics, arguing that apologetics should engage the heart, mind, and community, while recognizing its cultural context.
12/2/2025. 52min
A Biblical Response to Transgender Theory
Rob Smith joins Collin Hansen on Gospelbound to discuss transgender theory, how it spread, why it’s peaked, and where evangelicals need to go next.
11/18/2025. 1hr 9min
3 Threats to Secularism in the West
Collin Hansen reflects on a recent visit to Copenhagen as he discusses how secularism emerged, why some places resist it, and how understanding this can help us pass on a resilient Christian faith.
11/4/2025. 56min
Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life
10/21/2025. 55min
How To Exit Tech
Clare Morell joins Collin Hansen to reflect on the value of a screen-free childhood.
10/7/2025. 49min
Why Everything Never Feels Like Enough
Bobby Jamieson joins Collin Hansen to discuss why many people struggle to find lasting happiness, and argues that true happiness isn't found in worldly gain, but in humbly accepting life's limits and receiving them as gifts.
9/23/2025. 40min
Sing with Getty and Other Greats in This New Hymnal
On this episode of Gospelbound, Keith Getty joins Collin Hansen to talk about the much-anticipated Sing! Hymnal and how hymns continue to shape worship across generations.
9/9/2025. 42min
BONUS: Advice for Apologetics with Wes Huff
Wesley Huff joins The Everyday Pastor and Gospelbound to discuss how pastors can effectively practice and teach apologetics, offering insights, examples, book recommendations, and quick responses to common objections.
7/14/2025. 1hr 27min
Summer Reading with Melissa Kruger
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger share why reading still matters in a digital age and offer dozens of book recommendations to inspire your summer reading list.
6/17/2025. 1hr 12min
Obergefell: 10 Years Later
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen looks back on the decade since the landmark 2015 Obergefell decision, exploring why support for same-sex marriage is declining and how the church withstood one of the most rapid cultural shifts in American history.
6/10/2025. 1hr 1min
How Charisma Reveals Our Idols
Collin Hansen talks with Molly Worthen about how our longing for control—and to surrender it—shapes the stories we believe and the idols we follow.
6/3/2025. 38min
Meditations on the World to Come for Life in the Meantime
Collin Hansen and Matt McCullough discuss how a clearer vision of heaven can reshape the Christian life.
5/27/2025. 31min
Tim Keller’s Overlooked Teaching that Will Endure for Generations
Collin Hansen and Matt Smethurst reflect on the life and legacy of Tim Keller, highlighting his unique ability to communicate gospel truth with clarity, depth, and grace.
5/13/2025. 49min
The Most Prominent Christian Athlete in American History
Collin Hansen and Paul Putz discuss the historical and contemporary intersection of American Christianity and big-time sports.
5/6/2025. 51min
Would Jesus Be on TikTok?
Collin Hansen, Brett McCracken, and Ivan Mesa discuss the impact of digital technology on culture, parenting, and community, drawing from their book ‘Scrolling Ourselves to Death.’ They emphasize the need for wisdom, real relationships, and church engagement to navigate the challenges of the digital age.
4/29/2025. 1hr 3min
The Triumph and Tragedies of the Black Church
Collin Hansen and Walter Strickland discuss Strickland's book, ‘Swing Low: A History of Black Christianity in the United States,’ exploring how Black theology developed, the need for a story that truly represents the Black Christian experience, and how faith can bring hope and peace despite life's challenges.
4/22/2025. 46min
The Extraordinary, Ordinary Church on Capitol Hill
Collin Hansen interviews Caleb Morrell about his book on Capitol Hill Baptist Church's history and influence on evangelicalism. They discuss key figures, challenges, and the vital role of prayer, preaching, and perseverance in building a healthy church.
4/15/2025. 36min
When It Feels Like Your Faith Is Failing
Collin Hansen interviews Ian Harber about his journey through deconstructing and reconstructing his faith, examining the emotional aspects of doubt and anxiety, social media's role, the distinction between deconstruction and apostasy, and the need for supportive church environments.
4/8/2025. 49min
Why Our Children Don't Want to Be Parents
In this episode, Collin Hansen interviews Nadya Williams about her book, ‘Mothers, Children and the Body Politic,’ which explores the historical and cultural shifts in the perception of motherhood and children.
4/1/2025. 35min
How Art Sits with Us in Our Sorrows
Collin Hansen and Russ Ramsey discuss how art reflects both suffering and hope, drawing examples from Van Gogh and Norman Rockwell. Ramsey highlights art as storytelling, offering practical tips for engaging with it as a companion through life’s struggles and joys.
3/25/2025. 42min
The Great Novel That Almost Wasn't
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and author Allen Levi discuss the themes and inspirations behind Levi's debut novel, 'Theo of Golden'. They explore the writing process, character development, and the importance of conversation and connection in storytelling.
3/18/2025. 38min
5 Years After Covid-19: A Reflection
Collin Hansen revisits March 11, 2020, exploring COVID-19’s impact on churches, society, and trust in authorities. He reflects on cultural shifts, lessons learned, and the state of his 2020 predictions five years later.
3/11/2025. 47min
When God Seems Silent: Collin Hansen on the Problem of Evil
Guest host Kendra Dahl interviews Collin Hansen about his new book, 'Where Is God in a World With So Much Evil?' They discuss the post-WWII shift in moral standards, modern self-justification, and the importance of God's presence and honest lament in times of suffering.
3/4/2025. 34min
Kevin DeYoung Wants You to Take Your Daily Doctrine
Collin Hansen and Kevin DeYoung discuss DeYoung's newest book, 'Daily Doctrine', exploring its theological insights, the challenges of antinomianism, and the influence of David Wells. They also highlight the mission of Clearly Reformed, the importance of family devotions, and the creation of 'The Biggest Story'.
2/25/2025. 46min
Nicholas Carr: Why Social Media Has Made Us So Anti-Social
Collin Hansen interviews Nicholas Carr about his book, 'Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart', discussing the impact of social media, AI, and communication technologies on relationships and society. They explore the rise of fake news, the erosion of critical thought, and the search for meaningful community in the digital age.
2/18/2025. 38min
Ross Douthat: Why Everyone Should Be Religious
Collin Hansen interviews Ross Douthat about his book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. They discuss modern spiritual crises, the role of suffering in faith, and the enduring relevance of religion in today’s world.
2/11/2025. 44min
Spring 2025 Season Preview
Collin Hansen and Kendra Dahl introduce the upcoming guests on the next season of ‘Gospelbound.’
2/4/2025. 16min
Top Theology Stories of 2024
Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger discuss the top theology stories of 2024, why they’re feeling hopeful for 2025, and share an important update about TGC’s cofounder, Don Carson.
12/19/2024. 1hr 9min
Window to the Soul: Fiction Books with Collin Hansen
Collin Hansen and Kendra Dahl explore the transformative power of fiction to deepen empathy, interpret culture, and reveal human complexity.
11/26/2024. 1hr 17min
Michael Horton Finds Ancient Origins for New Age Spirituality
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Michael Horton trace the ancient roots of "spiritual but not religious" movements.
11/19/2024. 39min
Biblical Faith Seeks Scientific Understanding
Collin Hansen and Hans Madueme discuss how Christianity’s belief in a good creation fueled the rise of science, and they explore the challenges that modern scientific views pose to core Christian doctrines.
11/12/2024. 45min
Why Parenting Has Become So Much Harder
Timothy Carney explains to Collin Hansen why maximum-effort, high-anxiety, low-trust parenting hasn’t produced high-quality parenting.
11/5/2024. 52min
Values-Based Investing and the Post-Christian Marketplace
Collin Hansen and Bob Doll discuss generosity, stewardship, and faith-based investing.
10/29/2024. 32min
The Cure for Church Hypocrisy
Collin Hansen and Michael Reeves discuss the urgency of gospel-centered unity in the church, addressing challenges like cultural divisions, theological shallowness, and the need for Christ-centered preaching.
10/22/2024. 29min
Is Biblical Masculinity Toxic?
Collin Hansen and Nancy Pearcey discuss the cultural challenges facing modern masculinity and how a biblical understanding can guide men toward godly and loving engagement with their families and communities.
10/15/2024. 1hr 3min
How Heaven Changes Your Life on Earth
Collin Hansen and Cameron Cole discuss Cole’s personal loss and his book 'Heavenward', demonstrating how an eternal perspective transforms everyday Christian life.
10/8/2024. 32min
How to Find Unity Instead of Uniformity in Your Church
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Jamie Dunlop explore how churches can prioritize unity in Christ as they embrace differences among their members.
10/1/2024. 31min
Overcoming Our Ahistoric Age
Collin Hansen and Dr. Sarah Irving-Stonebraker discuss her journey from atheism to Christianity, the integration of faith in historical scholarship, and her book, Priests of History: Stewarding the Past in an Ahistoric Age.
9/24/2024. 46min
God Is Working While You’re Waiting
Collin Hansen and Mark Vroegop discuss the biblical significance of waiting and how it can deepen our trust in God's timing and strengthen our faith.
9/17/2024. 29min
Gavin Ortlund Wants You to Become (or Remain) Protestant
Collin Hansen and Gavin Ortlund explore the challenges facing contemporary Protestants and the importance of focusing on the gospel and church history.
9/10/2024. 37min
Hoping Against Hope in American Democracy
Collin Hansen and James Davison Hunter discuss America's political crisis and the need for Christians to practice "faithful presence" instead of seeking political power.
9/3/2024. 59min
LIVE at TGCW24: Hope and Help for Doubters
Collin Hansen and Rebecca McLaughlin tackle today's tough cultural questions, offering hope and guidance for those wrestling with doubt.
8/13/2024. 44min
David Brooks Explores the Amazing Power of Truly Seeing Others
Collin Hansen and David Brooks discuss the importance of making others feel recognized and significant, the power of kindness, and how suffering creates empathy and strengthens our connections.
5/7/2024. 38min
Abraham Lincoln and Today’s Trials for Democracy
Collin Hansen and Dr. Allen Guelzo discuss Abraham Lincoln's democratic leadership during the Civil War and its relevance to understanding and preserving democratic values today.
4/30/2024. 1hr 2min
Goodwill's CEO on Christian Leadership and the Fight for Opportunity
Collin Hansen and Steve Preston discuss Preston's integration of Christian faith with his leadership roles, notably as President and CEO of Goodwill Industries, where he focuses on social impact and poverty alleviation.
4/23/2024. 57min
Jonathan Edwards’s Vision for the 21st Century
Collin Hansen and George Marsden discuss the enduring relevance of Jonathan Edwards's theology, demonstrating how God’s beauty and love are foundational to understanding our faith today.
4/16/2024. 25min
Lessons on Evangelism from an Unlikely Evangelist
Collin Hansen and Claude Atcho explore the transformative power of personal encounters with Jesus, using the Samaritan woman's story as a blueprint for modern Christian witness in a skeptical society.
4/9/2024. 31min
Melissa Kruger on Hopeful Parenting in a Secular Age
Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger delve into the intricacies of Christian parenting in today's secular society, offering insights and practical advice from Kruger's new book, "Parenting with Hope."
4/2/2024. 54min
Hopeful Living in a Weary World
Collin Hansen and Irwyn Ince discuss the power of enduring hope in Christ amid cultural and societal challenges—underscored by worship, community, and daily spiritual disciplines.
3/26/2024. 35min
Live Wisely in a Digital Age
Collin Hansen and Samuel James discuss the impact of smartphones on culture and faith, emphasizing the importance of biblical wisdom in the digital age.
3/19/2024. 50min
Jeremy Treat on the Transformative Power of the Atonement
Collin Hansen and Jeremy Treat discuss the transformative power of Christ's atonement, emphasizing how the cross reconciles humanity with God and establishes a kingdom grounded in his mercy and grace.
3/12/2024. 36min
Authority with Integrity: How Jesus Guides Our Leading
Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman discuss various challenges related to authority, including the importance of accountability and the need for leaders to sometimes absorb others’ anger.
3/5/2024. 47min
Unexpected Pathways to Faith
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Randy Newman discuss the complexities of faith, including motives, plausibility, certainty, and doubt.
2/20/2024. 35min
Why Your Community Needs Healthy Marriages
Collin Hansen and Brad Wilcox discuss marriage, the role of churches in reinforcing the virtues of strong families, and more.
2/13/2024. 52min
Top Theology Stories of 2023
Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger discuss the top theology stories of 2023, what they're walking on, and their hopes for 2024.
12/19/2023. 1hr 30min
Advent Meditation: Justice Brings Peace
In this special episode of Gospelbound, join host Collin Hansen for an Advent meditation.
12/12/2023. 5min
Augustine's Apologetic Vision and How Doubt Can Lead to Faith
Collin Hansen and Josh Chatraw discuss Augustine's apologetic approach, the concept of attic Christianity, and deepening faith through disillusionment.
11/21/2023. 55min
How New Atheism Collapsed and Gave Way to New Faith
Collin Hansen and Justin Brierly discuss the evolution of the new atheist movement and its impact on Christianity and new believers.
11/14/2023. 47min
True Blessing Comes from Countercultural Living
Collin Hansen and Alistair Begg discuss the transformative power of living out Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the importance of love, truth, and kindness—even toward perceived enemies.
11/7/2023. 32min
Andrew Wilson on How the Year 1776 Shaped the Post-Christian West
Collin Hansen and Andrew Wilson discuss how 1776 shaped the cultural landscape of the West, the importance of sharing the gospel amid our changing society, post-Christianity, and more.
10/31/2023. 54min
Jen Wilkin and J. T English on Why We’re All Theologians
Jen Wilkin and J. T. English join Collin Hansen to talk about misunderstood doctrines, favorite doctrines, favorite theologians, theological training in the church, men and women working together in the church, and more.
10/24/2023. 41min
Seeing the Genius of Jesus in the Parable of Two Sons
Collin Hansen and Peter Williams discuss the emotional and intellectual intelligence displayed by Jesus in his parable of the two sons.
10/17/2023. 35min
Ben Watson on the Sanctity of Life and True Justice
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen welcomes former NFL player, Ben Watson, to discuss what it means to be pro-life, why human flourishing is so important, and what it looks like to seek true justice that honors God and his people.
10/10/2023. 42min
Does God Care About Gender Identity?
Collin Hansen and Sam Ferguson discuss the gender revolution and its impact on society and the church.
10/3/2023. 51min
J. D. Greear on What Makes the Book of Romans Feel So Fresh Today
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen talks with J. D. Greear about his new book, 'Essential Christianity,' and why Paul's letter to the Romans is the refreshment every believer needs in their faith, today.
9/26/2023. 37min
Where the Widening Generation Gaps May Take Us
In the return of Goseplbound, Collin Hansen talks with psychologist Jean Twenge about inter-generational confusion and conflict caused by the breakneck speed of technological change.
9/19/2023. 40min
Collin Hansen Remembers Tim Keller
In this special edition episode of Gospelbound, hosted by Melissa Kruger, Collin Hansen reflects on the life and ministry of Tim Keller.
5/25/2023. 49min
What Happened to Historian Molly Worthen?
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Molly Worthen discuss her scholarship, as well as her experience in the church and academy.
5/9/2023. 1hr 30min
Keller’s Formation: Richard Lints on Theological Vision
In the last episode of this special Gospelbound season, Collin Hansen talks with Richard Lints about the importance of theological vision in ministry.
3/21/2023. 34min
Keller’s Formation: Bill Edgar on Francis Schaeffer and L’Abri
Collin Hansen and Bill Edgar discuss Francis Schaeffer, L’Abri, and the work of cultural apologetics—where Edgar and Timothy Keller intersect.
3/7/2023. 46min
Keller’s Formation: James Eglinton on Herman Bavinck
Collin Hansen and James Eglinton discuss Herman Bavinck, the Dutch theologian who strongly impacted Timothy Keller's spiritual formation.
2/21/2023. 43min
Keller’s Formation: Christopher Watkin on Charles Taylor and Social Criticism
Collin Hansen and Christopher Watkin discuss Charles Taylor and social criticism, which have played a key role in Tim Keller’s intellectual formation.
2/7/2023. 50min
Keller’s Formation: John Piper on C. S. Lewis and Jonathan Edwards
Collin Hansen and John Piper discuss how Jonathan Edwards and C. S. Lewis have impacted his life, work, and ministry.
1/24/2023. 42min
Keller’s Formation: Behind the Book
In this episode of Gospelbound, pastor Jim Davis and Collin Hansen take you behind the scenes of Tim Keller's spiritual formation biography.
1/10/2023. 40min
Top Theology Stories of 2022
In this bonus episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger look back on the big stories and trends of 2022 and discuss how they see God working.
12/20/2022. 1hr 36min
Time Well Spent
On the 100th episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Jen Pollock Michel discuss why we should redefine busyness and how to say yes to the right things.
12/6/2022. 32min
Confronting Spiritual Abuse
Michael Kruger and Collin Hansen discuss the meaning of spiritual abuse, how to train pastors who won’t abuse their flocks, and more.
11/29/2022. 50min
How to Rediscover Orthodoxy as the Ultimate Adventure
Collin Hansen and Trevin Wax discuss how to recognize orthodoxy and the importance of rediscovering the beauty of the gospel as we share our faith.
11/15/2022. 39min
Thomas Jefferson: Hero or Villain?
Historian Thomas Kidd and Collin Hansen discuss Thomas Jefferson’s views on Christianity and politics, and how Christians should approach history in general.
11/8/2022. 38min
Digital Life in the Slow Lane
Jay Kim joins Collin Hansen on Gospelbound to discuss comparison and contempt, love on the move, the design of social media, hate and hurt, and more.
11/1/2022. 39min
Philip Yancey on Family Wounds and God’s Grace
Philip Yancey joins Collin Hansen on Gospelbound to discuss the hinge moment of his life, the scar of his father, the reconstruction of his faith, and more.
10/25/2022. 38min
Hope from the Chinese Wilderness
Hannah Nation joins Collin Hansen on this episode of Gospelbound to discuss persecution of the Chinese church, pestilence, judgment, and justification.
10/18/2022. 30min
Why You Must Forgive
Tim Keller and Collin Hansen discuss what happens when a society doesn’t forgive, the two stages of forgiveness, and more.
10/11/2022. 38min
The Jesus Revolution for Women
Rebecca McLaughlin joins Collin Hansen on this episode of Gospelbound to discuss the Gnostic Gospels, feminism, and more.
10/4/2022. 42min
The Disaster and Delight of Social Media
Collin Hansen and Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra discuss the dangers and pitfalls of social media and how to wisely stay engaged online.
9/27/2022. 28min
Beautiful People Don’t Just Happen
Collin Hansen and Scott Sauls discuss why deep faith can feel like defeat and how affliction can preach better than a sermon.
9/20/2022. 29min
Defiant Faith in the Face of Suffering
Collin Hansen talks with Bill and Will Kynes about how and why to preach about the defiant faith of Job.
9/13/2022. 37min
Everything Sad Is Untrue
Collin Hansen talks with Daniel Nayeri about how writing as his younger self lends tension and anguish to the already dramatic story of his family’s escape from Iran.
9/6/2022. 37min
Passion for the Persecuted
Collin Hansen talks with Karen Ellis and Kori Porter about how God's people fight for faith when it can cost their lives.
7/26/2022. 47min
Bonus: Escape from Kabul
On this bonus episode, we’re featuring a selection from TGC’s narrative podcast, Recorded.
5/31/2022. 21min
Building Deep Community in a Lonely World
Jennie Allen and Collin Hansen discuss the importance of fostering community, and how God uses the people around us to help us in our loneliness.
5/24/2022. 34min
Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith
Russ Ramsey and Collin Hansen discuss Rembrandt and Van Gogh, Kincaid and Caravaggio, and why you don't have to be an expert to appreciate art.
5/17/2022. 39min
The Air We Breathe
Glen Scrivener joins Collin Hansen on Gospelbound to discuss the patriarchy, consent, Christianity for weirdos, and more.
5/10/2022. 48min
Why We Need to Debate in Good Faith
Collin Hansen talks with Good Faith Debates moderator Jim Davis about what surprised him, what helped him as a pastor, and whether he changed his mind on anything.
5/3/2022. 44min
Does My Son Know You?
Jonathan Tjarks joins Collin Hansen on this episode of Gospelbound to discuss his cancer diagnosis, basketball, his journalistic career, and the reception to his memorable essay.
4/26/2022. 43min
The Illuminating Power of Scripture and Song
Singer-songwriter, Sandra McCracken, joins Collin Hansen to discuss her new book, embodied worship, tortured artists, the Nashville sound, deconstruction, and more.
4/19/2022. 27min
Recovering Our Sanity Through the Fear of God
Michael Horton joins Collin Hansen on Gospelbound to discuss preaching and practicing, hating and fearing, persecution and apostasy, and more.
4/12/2022. 40min
Life Together at the End of the World
Jake Meador talks with Collin Hansen about classical vision for education but also sex, race, technology, family, the environment, and more.
4/5/2022. 41min
Redeeming Your Time
Collin Hansen welcomes Jordan Raynor to discuss his new book on productivity that mixes time-tested tips with timeless biblical wisdom.
3/29/2022. 25min
The Church Needs Non-Anxious Leaders
We need meaningful connection outside of the technological world in order to find true hope in our anxious age.
3/22/2022. 52min
How Mutual Accountability Can Break the Cycle of Fear
Collin Hansen and George Yancey discuss why mutual accountability and unity is the best approach to racial reconciliation.
3/15/2022. 30min
The Good News of Your Limits
Kelly Kapic joins Collin Hansen to discuss the good news of our human limits, living in the moment, the fear of the Lord, and our identity in Christ.
3/8/2022. 36min
Why God Makes Sense in a World that Doesn't
Gavin Ortlund joins Collin Hansen on Gospelbound to discuss our deepest intuitions, beauty, creation, love, and how to rightly approach apologetics.
3/1/2022. 36min
How to Raise Sons of Courage and Character
Collin Hansen and Jon Tyson discuss fatherhood, risk, discipleship, and what it takes to raise sons who live confidently for Christ.
2/22/2022. 35min
The Plurality Principle
Collin Hansen and Dave Harvey discuss the importance of plurality in church leadership and how to build thriving leadership teams.
2/15/2022. 39min
Talking About Race
Collin Hansen talks with Isaac Adams about how the gospel shapes our talking about race in such a polarized atmosphere in the United States.
2/8/2022. 47min
The Lost Art of Shepherd Leadership
Collin Hansen is joined by Tom Nelson to discuss what it takes for a pastor to truly flourish—tending to their own souls as much as their church.
2/1/2022. 32min
Top Theology Stories of 2021
Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger, hosts of Gospelbound and the Let’s Talk podcast as they discuss a bonus season-end episode of these two TGC podcasts, which launched in 2020.
12/21/2021. 1hr 10min
How to Deepen Discipleship in Your Church
J. T. English joins Collin Hansen to discuss Sunday school and small groups, travel baseball, active learning, and commissioning culture.
12/14/2021. 33min
Why Americans Quit Church
During the last decade, one in 20 Americans has shifted from identifying with a religion to claiming “nothing in particular.” And this group is also the least likely of any position on religion to hold at least a bachelor’s degree.
12/7/2021. 1hr 0min
Baptized in Fire and Blood
“Our cause is sacred. How can we doubt it, when we know it has been consecrated by a holy baptism of fire and blood?”
So said a North Carolina minister about the Confederacy in the aftermath of the South’s defeat at the Battle of Shiloh in 1862. This arresting quote contributes to the title of James P. Byrd’s new book, A Holy Baptism of Fire and Blood: The Bible and the American Civil War, published by Oxford. He writes, “This is a book about how Americans enlisted the Bible in the nation’s most bloody and arguably most biblically infused war.”
11/30/2021. 42min
Get Over Yourself
“Do I exist for God or does God exist for me?”
That’s the question that I think animates Dean Inserra’s new book, Getting Over Yourself: Trading Believe-in-Yourself Religion for Christ-Centered Christianity, published by Moody. Or, maybe it’s this line: “We can’t make Christianity cooler.”
11/23/2021. 39min
Belonging to God in an Inhuman World
It’s the fundamental lie of modern life, says Alan Noble: that we are our own. Compared to our ancestors, we’re less worried about war. We’re less worried about starvation and famine. But by believing that we are our own, we tend to struggle with new problems: the loss of meaning, identity, and purpose.
11/16/2021. 44min
Why the Gospel of Self-Improvement Isn't Good News
For Ruth Chou Simons, being her own hero doesn’t seem all that freeing. It looks exhausting.
If you want to sell millions of books, tell readers they can be their own hero. Tell them if they don’t have what they want, they need to demand it. Tell them that they can have everything if they work hard enough: the beautiful family, the booming business, the world-changing nonprofit venture.
11/9/2021. 32min
Faith Is a Habit
Jen Michel says faith is a habit. It’s not against evidence but careful consideration of evidence. It’s trust in the story that makes sense of the world. It’s curiosity. It’s where the habits of humility take us.
11/2/2021. 34min
Does the News Help You Love Your Neighbor?
Jeffrey Bilbro, editor in chief of Front Porch Republic and the author of the new book Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News, published by IVP Academic. Bilbro warns that “objects on screen are more distant than they appear,” and that “the public sphere is simply not conducive to the formation of loving, sustaining communities.” He writes this:
10/26/2021. 44min
5 Hidden Themes Our Culture Can't Stop Talking About
Collin Hansen and Daniel Strange discuss connecting culture with Christ, J. H. Bavinck, the totality, Goth culture, disenchantment, and more.
10/19/2021. 38min
Faith and Our Fathers
Collin Hansen and Blair Linne discuss systemic injustice and personal responsibility, victims and rebels, diverse churches, and family trees.
10/12/2021. 32min
Good News for Our Bodies
Sam Allberry joins me on Gospelbound to discuss intimacy, technology, Avatar, color blindness, masculinity and femininity, and much more.
10/5/2021. 42min
Why the Body of Christ Is Essential
Jonathan Leeman talks with Collin Hansen about why a Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble.
9/28/2021. 37min
Faithful Presence in the Tennessee Capitol
Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam joins Collin Hansen to discuss political theology, humility, and why Christians shouldn’t give up on politics.
9/21/2021. 29min
From Mother to Son on Race, Religion, and Relevance (Re-Release)
Originally featured on Gospelbound in May of 2020, we're bringing back a conversation with Jasmine Holmes about her book ‘Mother to Son: Letters to a Black Boy on Identity and Hope.’
7/27/2021. 37min
Tim and Kathy Keller Share the Secret of a Great Marriage (Re-Release)
Originally featured on Gospelbound in May of 2020, we're bringing back an encouraging conversation with Tim and Kathy Keller on gospel-centered marriage.
7/20/2021. 43min
Bonus: J. D. Greear on Future Hopes for the Southern Baptist Convention
Originally released on The Gospel Coalition Podcast, this bonus episode of Gospelbound features a clip from an interview between TGC senior writer, Sarah Zylstra and her guest, J. D. Greear.
7/13/2021. 13min
Bonus: Alex Harris on How to Do Hard Things
Originally released on The Gospel Coalition Podcast, this bonus episode of Gospelbound features a clip from an interview between TGC senior writer, Sarah Zylstra and her guest, Alex Harris.
6/8/2021. 15min
How to Succeed at Seminary
Collin Hansen and Jason Allen discuss their hopes for the future of seminary education and encourage those who might be ready for this momentous step.
5/25/2021. 33min
Can a New Reformation Bring Ethnic Unity?
Collin Hansen and Shai Linne unpack the importance of ethnic unity. Through the power of the gospel, we can strive for unity as humble witnesses.
5/18/2021. 32min
Christian Nationalism: Heresy or Hype? (Live at TGC21)
Collin Hansen is joined by Michael Horton and Justin Giboney who help explain the origins and shape of Christian nationalism with a view toward the promises of the gospel. This episode was recorded live at TGC's 2021 national conference.
5/11/2021. 45min
Bullies and Saints in Christian History
Collin Hansen and John Dickson discuss the church’s successes, failures, and a path toward healing which involves owning up to ways the church has fallen short of its own ideals.
5/4/2021. 34min
Why Apatheism Is More Challenging than Hostility
Collin Hansen and Kyle Beshears discuss the dangers of apatheism and how to encourage nonbelievers toward the opposite—a joy-filled fervor for God.
4/27/2021. 32min
Before You Lose Your Faith
Collin Hansen hosts Jay Kim, Derek Rishmawy, and Karen Swallow Prior to discuss deconstruction and the hope of finding a deeper faith in the process.
4/20/2021. 47min
How the New Fundamentalisms Divide Us
Collin Hansen welcomes Morton Schapiro and Gary Saul Morson on Gospelbound to discuss their proposed solutions to divisive fundamentalism.
4/13/2021. 35min
Where to Find Hope in Our Anxious Age
Collin Hansen and Sarah Zylstra share stories of Christians who are living bound to the unchanging gospel of Jesus Christ, unshaken by a turbulent world.
4/6/2021. 40min
The Multi-Directional Leader
Collin Hansen and Trevin Wax discuss his new book and multi-directional leadership—displaying versatility and focusing on the good of the flock.
3/30/2021. 37min
The Secular Creed
Collin Hansen and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss the rise of secular creeds and why Christianity is the original source for true diversity, equality, and life-transforming love.
3/23/2021. 1hr 6min
Why You’re WEIRD
Collin Hansen and Joseph Henrich discuss the unique role of Christianity in making us WEIRD: Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic.
3/16/2021. 45min
What’s Next for Our Culture with COVID
Collin Hansen and Andy Crouch discuss the losses brought on by COVID-19 and look forward to God’s purposes in the next year and beyond.
3/9/2021. 58min
See the Sacred in Everyday Life
Collin Hansen and Andrew Wilson discuss how we can see God through the ordinary, physical things we see every day.
3/2/2021. 30min
How You Can Walk Through Fire
Collin Hansen and Vaneetha Risner discuss her new book and what it looks like to trust God in suffering, finding moments of joy in vulnerable prayer.
2/23/2021. 30min
When You Became the Bad Guy
Collin Hansen and Stephen McAlpine discuss his new book and what it takes to truly share Christ with those who want nothing to do with Christians.
2/16/2021. 39min
The Dangers of a Diet Based on Digital Junk Food
Collin Hansen talks with Brett McCracken about his Wisdom Pyramid and why believers should be wise about their digital media intake.
2/9/2021. 41min
Social Justice: Heresy or Necessary?
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen is joined by Thaddeus Williams to discuss his new book and where to find good news amid the noise of social media.
2/2/2021. 58min
Russell Moore: How to Stand When the World Is Falling
Collin Hansen and Russell Moore discuss how to lead when no one seems to be following, ambition masquerading as conviction, and Moore's new book, The Courage to Stand: Facing Your Fear Without Losing Your Soul.
1/14/2021. 50min
The Hardest Year and the Hope That Never Fails
In this special bonus episode of Gospelbound, host Collin Hansen and TGC colleague Melissa Kruger look back on what they’ve learned and celebrate what God has done, even in the midst of one of the most difficult years.
12/15/2020. 1hr 5min
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
In this special extended episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Carl Trueman discuss the sexual revolution, gender identity, and answer insightful questions sent in by Gospelbound listeners.
11/17/2020. 57min
Evangelism Is Much Easier Than You Think
Collin Hansen and Becky Pippert discuss how evangelism has changed in 40 years, even though the message and urgency do not.
11/10/2020. 35min
New Calvinists and the Battle for Evangelicalism
Collin Hansen and Brad Vermurlen discuss the rise of New Calvinism in American evangelicalism and Vermurlen's new book with Oxford University Press.
11/3/2020. 41min
The Election of the Evangelical
Collin Hansen and Daniel K. Williams discuss what the 1976 presidential election taught us about political engagement and evangelical witness.
10/27/2020. 53min
The Most Powerful Factor in Determining Belief
Collin Hansen and Sam Chan discuss determining unbelief, how to simplify evangelism, and why we should study counselors more than preachers.
10/20/2020. 36min
Why Progressive Christianity Can't Bring Reformation
Collin Hansen and Alisa Childers discuss deconstruction and the doubt that seeks to land on truth versus doubt which merely seeks justification for unbelief.
10/13/2020. 41min
What Africa and the West Can Give Each Other
Collin Hansen and Conrad Mbewe discuss witchcraft, tribalism, and the relationship between evangelism and mercy ministry.
10/6/2020. 27min
David Platt’s Plea Before You Vote
Collin Hansen and David Platt discuss the upcoming election and what Christians should consider before voting—trusting in Jesus, no matter the outcome.
9/29/2020. 37min
America’s Secession Threat
Collin Hansen and David French discuss avoiding secession and how Christians can coexist peacefully beside neighbors with different notions.
9/22/2020. 59min
Promise and Peril: The Decline of Religion in America
Collin Hansen and Lyman Stone discuss the decline of American religiosity, the effects of a global pandemic, and the need for evangelism in seeing revival.
9/15/2020. 26min
Paul Tripp on Leaders Who Won’t Flame Out
Collin Hansen talks with Paul Tripp about our leadership crisis in the church and how we can fight against it in the power of God’s grace.
9/8/2020. 38min
We Have a Better Story
Collin Hansen talks with Josh Chatraw about his new book, ‘Telling a Better Story: How to Talk About God in a Skeptical Age' published by Zondervan.
9/1/2020. 43min
Sean of the South on Learning You'll Be Ok
Collin Hansen talks with Sean Dietrich about his new book, ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken?' published by Zondervan.
8/25/2020. 24min
The Future of Christian Marriage
Collin Hansen talks with Mark Regnerus about his new book, ‘The Future of Christian Marriage,' published by Oxford University Press.
8/18/2020. 41min
How to Prioritize Family Discipleship
Collin Hansen talks with Matt Chandler about his book, ‘Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones,’ co-authored with Adam Griffin and published by Crossway.
8/11/2020. 32min
The Bible You Never Expected
Collin Hansen talks with Michael and Lauren McAfee on their book for millennials about the sufficiency of Scripture.
7/7/2020. 34min
What We Can Learn from Unlikely Converts
Collin Hansen interviews Randy Newman about evangelism and what led to his book ‘Unlikely Converts:Improbable Stories of Faith and What They Teach Us About Evangelism.’
6/30/2020. 34min
How to Prepare for the Most Intense Opposition We've Faced
Collin Hansen interviews Luke Goodrich about his book ‘Free to Believe’ and challenges to religious liberty that lie ahead.
6/17/2020. 43min
The Man Who Tackled the Klan
Collin Hansen talks with Jerry Mitchell about his book, ‘Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens the Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights Era.’
6/16/2020. 29min
An Emotional History of Doubt
Collin Hansen talks with Alec Ryrie about his book, ‘Unbelievers: an Emotional History of Doubt.’
6/9/2020. 33min
Join Challies on an Epic Journey Through Christian History
Collin Hansen talks with Tim Challies about his trip around the world, and how it helped him tell the story of Christianity.
6/2/2020. 23min
When You're Found, You Can Fail (and Other Augustinian Insights)
Collin Hansen talks with scholar James K. A. Smith about what we can learn today from a fellow restless soul in the great Western theologian Augustine.
5/26/2020. 37min
Tim and Kathy Keller Share the Secret of a Great Marriage
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen talks with Tim and Kathy Keller about their short new book, On Marriage, part of the How to Find God series with Penguin Books.
5/19/2020. 43min
We Need Formation, Not Performance
Collin Hansen interviews Yuval Levin about his book ‘A Time to Build’ and America’s loss of confidence in institutions.
5/12/2020. 31min
From Mother to Son on Race, Religion, and Relevance
Collin Hansen talks with Jasmine Holmes about her book ‘Mother to Son: Letters to a Black Boy on Identity and Hope.’
5/5/2020. 37min
Pastor, You Can't Give What You Haven't Received
Collin Hansen talks with Harold Senkbeil about the care of souls and the biggest changes in pastoral ministry over the last half-century.
4/28/2020. 30min
Are You Willing to Obey Before You Understand?
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen talks with Rachel Gilson about her life and her new book Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith, and What Comes Next.
4/21/2020. 43min
John Piper on the Coronavirus and Christ
John Piper talks with Collin Hansen about what God is doing in the coronavirus, how we can persevere in prayer for an end to this pandemic, and why the health-and-wealth gospel must be exposed as impotent and dangerous.
4/8/2020. 45min
John Lennox on Where to Find God During COVID-19
Collin Hansen talks with John Lennox about how to trust God in a world of pain, suffering, and the coronavirus.
4/2/2020. 38min
Follow This 'Third Way' for Resilient Faith
Collin Hansen talks with Gerald Sittser about living in a post-Christendom world without compromising the gospel.
3/31/2020. 34min
Moral Leadership for Turbulent Times
Collin Hansen interviews Erik Larson about his book The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz.
3/21/2020. 26min
A Handbook for Thriving Amid Secularism
Collin Hansen interviews Australian pastor Mark Sayers about his book Reappearing Church: The Hope for Renewal in the Rise of Our Post-Christian Culture.
3/17/2020. 35min
The Revolution the West Wishes It Could Forget
In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen interviews Tom Holland about his book Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World.
3/10/2020. 42min
How Decadence Could Give Way to Revival
In this first episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen interviews Ross Douthat about his book The Decadent Society: How We Became Victims of Our Own Success.
3/3/2020. 38min
Introducing Gospelbound
Gospelbound, hosted by Collin Hansen for The Gospel Coalition, is a podcast for those searching for firm faith in an anxious age. Each week, Collin talks with insightful guests about books, ideas, and how to navigate life by the gospel of Jesus Christ in a post-Christian culture. Coming Tuesday, March 3.
2/20/2020. 1min