This panel discussion, recorded live at TGCW24 considers the importance of human dignity as we seek to develop an all-encompassing approach to valuing life. Join Missie Branch, Portia Collins, Lauren McAfee, and Bri Stensrud for a thoughtful conversation on compassion, respect, and protection for human life from conception to natural death.…

Many of us know we need to rest but aren’t sure how to adopt a rhythm of rest that reflects biblical teaching. In this conversation from TGCW24, Amy Gannett and Gretchen Saffles discuss how a right view of God shapes the way we view ourselves to better receive the rest he supplies. They unpack a biblical theology of rest by tracing the overarching …

Don Carson discusses the concept of flexibility in gospel proclamation based on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. He explains how Paul adapted his message to different audiences, emphasizing the need to win people to Christ without compromising the gospel. Carson considers John Travis's "C1 to C6 spectrum" of Christ-centered communities in light of Paul's mes…

Whether it’s a public scandal captured in the headlines or a private offense held closely in our hearts, many of us have been hurt by others in the church. In this panel discussion from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Winfree Brisley, Karen Hodge, Ruth Chou Simons, and Irene Sun explore various kinds of church hurt and offer gospel-centered guidance…

Are you the wife of a pastor, elder, or seminary student? We want you to know you’re not alone in this unique calling. In this episode from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Kristie Anyabwile, Christine Hoover, Glenna Marshall, and Kristen Wetherell share an encouraging conversation about loving Jesus and his church, supporting our husbands, and endur…

Loving others and communicating respectfully across differences isn’t easy—sometimes it’s not even something we want to do. It’s far more comfortable to stay in circles of sameness than to engage those with different beliefs, backgrounds, and perspectives. In this breakout session from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Vanessa Hawkins explains how gro…

In this keynote from TGC’s 2009 National Conference, Ligon Duncan urges pastors to recover the centrality of the pastoral epistles—1 and 2 Timothy and Titus—as foundational guides for faithful life and ministry. He critiques two persistent errors in the Western church: theological liberalism, which changes the message to suit culture, and methodolo…

In this keynote from TGC’s 2009 National Conference, K. Edward Copeland examines 2 Timothy 3:1–9 to address the dangers of self-centeredness, superficial godliness, and a diluted gospel in the last days. He warns that misdirected love—where people prioritize themselves over God—will infiltrate even the church, leading to a form of religion that lac…

In this keynote from TGC’s 2009 National Conference, Philip Ryken opens 2 Timothy to remind pastors that faithful ministry flows from the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. With encouragement from Paul’s example and the courage of Onesiphorus, Ryken calls ministers to hold fast to sound doctrine, endure criticism, and entrust the gospel to othe…

In this keynote message from TGC’s 2009 National Conference, John Piper unpacks 2 Timothy 1:1–12 with a powerful call to “fan into flame” the gift of God, urging believers to live with courage, love, and self-control. He highlights the role of grace and the Word in strengthening us to speak and suffer for the gospel without fear or shame. Drawing f…

How can joy be possible—always, right where you are? In this breakout session from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Ann Voskamp shares how cultivating gratitude is one of the most important ways to prepare for whatever life may hold. Even when we don’t know what’s coming, we can learn to give thanks daily—not because of how we feel, but because of wh…

Military families face unique challenges—and unique opportunities for gospel mission. In this breakout from TGC's 2024 Women's Conference, Hunter Beless and Megan Brown share from their own experiences as military wives, offering insight into the needs of this often-overlooked community. Whether you're in the military or ministering near a base, th…

Christian women sometimes feel conflicted about work. Is work an aspect of what it means to be made in God’s image? Does work conflict with family responsibilities? How do we work in a way that’s aligned with God’s mission, becoming good stewards of our working hours? In this breakout session from TGC's 2024 Women's Conference, Tina Boesch, Missie …

In his message at TGC's 2009 national conference, Tim Keller introduces gospel ministry through the lens of 2 Timothy, highlighting the critical but often implicit task of confronting idols. Drawing from Acts 19 and Paul’s example, Keller shows how gospel preaching challenges both personal and cultural idols—ranging from money and family to truth a…

In his keynote message from TGC25, David Platt unpacks Ephesians 6:10–20, urging believers to recognize the reality and intensity of spiritual warfare and highlighting how Satan attacks our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. He exhorts the church to stand firm by putting on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvati…

In this keynote message from TGC25, Alistair Begg unpacks Ephesians 3:1–13, showing how Paul’s suffering and calling reveal the mystery of Christ—that the church is God’s new, unified, multicultural people. Begg contrasts the world’s longing for peace with God’s eternal plan to unite all things in Christ, making the church a powerful display of his…

In this keynote message from TGC25, John Piper walks through Ephesians 1:3–14, unfolding its sweeping vision of God's purpose to unite all things in Christ and to display the glory of his grace. Piper emphasizes that salvation is entirely the work of God—free, unconditional, and accomplished through Christ—calling believers to marvel at grace that …