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 from Paul’s example and Timothy’s sincere faith, Piper encourages pastors to feed the flame of God’s calling through deep dependence on God’s power and purpose.
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Gratitude: A Dare to Cultivate Joy (with Ann Voskamp)
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 who God is. Voskamp offers practical tools to help you recognize grace in the ordinary, live abundantly, and become more present to God in a way that leads to lasting joy.
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The Military as Missionaries
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, this conversation will help you learn how the local church can come alongside military families to support them and partner in fulfilling the Great Commission around the world.
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A Theology of Women and Work
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 Branch, and Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt grapple with questions like these in a conversation enlivened by real-life experience and illuminated by Scripture.
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Tim Keller: Gospel Ministry Challenges Idolatry
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 and morality—by disrupting the systems built around them. He emphasizes that only the gospel has the power to expose, confront, and ultimately destroy these idols, and he urges pastors and ministry leaders to apply its truth for genuine transformation.
The Gospel Coalition Podcast features keynote and breakout sessions from our national, regional, and women's conferences. We exist to equip the next generation of believers, pastors, and church leaders to shape life and ministry around the gospel.
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