Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger discuss the top theology stories of 2024, why they’re feeling hopeful for 2025, and share... more

Collin Hansen and Kendra Dahl explore the transformative power of fiction to deepen empathy, interpret culture, and reveal human complexity.

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Michael Horton trace the ancient roots of "spiritual but not religious" movements.

Collin Hansen and Hans Madueme discuss how Christianity’s belief in a good creation fueled the rise of science, and they... more

Timothy Carney explains to Collin Hansen why maximum-effort, high-anxiety, low-trust parenting hasn’t produced high-quality parenting.

Collin Hansen and Bob Doll discuss generosity, stewardship, and faith-based investing.

Collin Hansen and Michael Reeves discuss the urgency of gospel-centered unity in the church, addressing challenges like cultural divisions, theological... more

Collin Hansen and Nancy Pearcey discuss the cultural challenges facing modern masculinity and how a biblical understanding can guide men... more

Collin Hansen and Cameron Cole discuss Cole’s personal loss and his book 'Heavenward', demonstrating how an eternal perspective transforms everyday... more

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Jamie Dunlop explore how churches can prioritize unity in Christ as they... more

Collin Hansen and Dr. Sarah Irving-Stonebraker discuss her journey from atheism to Christianity, the integration of faith in historical scholarship,... more

Collin Hansen and Mark Vroegop discuss the biblical significance of waiting and how it can deepen our trust in God's... more

Collin Hansen and Gavin Ortlund explore the challenges facing contemporary Protestants and the importance of focusing on the gospel and... more

Collin Hansen and James Davison Hunter discuss America's political crisis and the need for Christians to practice "faithful presence" instead... more

Collin Hansen and Rebecca McLaughlin tackle today's tough cultural questions, offering hope and guidance for those wrestling with doubt.

Collin Hansen and David Brooks discuss the importance of making others feel recognized and significant, the power of kindness, and... more

Collin Hansen and Dr. Allen Guelzo discuss Abraham Lincoln's democratic leadership during the Civil War and its relevance to understanding... more

Collin Hansen and Steve Preston discuss Preston's integration of Christian faith with his leadership roles, notably as President and CEO... more

Collin Hansen and George Marsden discuss the enduring relevance of Jonathan Edwards's theology, demonstrating how God’s beauty and love are... more

Collin Hansen and Claude Atcho explore the transformative power of personal encounters with Jesus, using the Samaritan woman's story as... more

Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger delve into the intricacies of Christian parenting in today's secular society, offering insights and practical... more

Collin Hansen and Irwyn Ince discuss the power of enduring hope in Christ amid cultural and societal challenges—underscored by worship,... more

Collin Hansen and Samuel James discuss the impact of smartphones on culture and faith, emphasizing the importance of biblical wisdom... more

Collin Hansen and Jeremy Treat discuss the transformative power of Christ's atonement, emphasizing how the cross reconciles humanity with God... more

Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman discuss various challenges related to authority, including the importance of accountability and the need for... more

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Randy Newman discuss the complexities of faith, including motives, plausibility, certainty, and... more

Collin Hansen and Brad Wilcox discuss marriage, the role of churches in reinforcing the virtues of strong families, and more.

Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger discuss the top theology stories of 2023, what they're walking on, and their hopes for... more

In this special episode of Gospelbound, join host Collin Hansen for an Advent meditation.

Collin Hansen and Josh Chatraw discuss Augustine's apologetic approach, the concept of attic Christianity, and deepening faith through disillusionment.

Collin Hansen and Justin Brierly discuss the evolution of the new atheist movement and its impact on Christianity and new... more

Collin Hansen and Alistair Begg discuss the transformative power of living out Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the importance of love, truth,... more

Collin Hansen and Andrew Wilson discuss how 1776 shaped the cultural landscape of the West, the importance of sharing the... more

Jen Wilkin and J. T. English join Collin Hansen to talk about misunderstood doctrines, favorite doctrines, favorite theologians, theological training... more

Collin Hansen and Peter Williams discuss the emotional and intellectual intelligence displayed by Jesus in his parable of the two... more

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen welcomes former NFL player, Ben Watson, to discuss what it means to be... more

Collin Hansen and Sam Ferguson discuss the gender revolution and its impact on society and the church.

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen talks with J. D. Greear about his new book, 'Essential Christianity,' and why... more

In the return of Goseplbound, Collin Hansen talks with psychologist Jean Twenge about inter-generational confusion and conflict caused by the... more

In this special edition episode of Gospelbound, hosted by Melissa Kruger, Collin Hansen reflects on the life and ministry of... more

In this episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Molly Worthen discuss her scholarship, as well as her experience in the... more

In the last episode of this special Gospelbound season, Collin Hansen talks with Richard Lints about the importance of theological... more

Collin Hansen and Bill Edgar discuss Francis Schaeffer, L’Abri, and the work of cultural apologetics—where Edgar and Timothy Keller intersect.

Collin Hansen and James Eglinton discuss Herman Bavinck, the Dutch theologian who strongly impacted Timothy Keller's spiritual formation.

Collin Hansen and Christopher Watkin discuss Charles Taylor and social criticism, which have played a key role in Tim Keller’s... more

Collin Hansen and John Piper discuss how Jonathan Edwards and C. S. Lewis have impacted his life, work, and ministry.

In this episode of Gospelbound, pastor Jim Davis and Collin Hansen take you behind the scenes of Tim Keller's spiritual... more

In this bonus episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger look back on the big stories and trends of... more

On the 100th episode of Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Jen Pollock Michel discuss why we should redefine busyness and how... more

Michael Kruger and Collin Hansen discuss the meaning of spiritual abuse, how to train pastors who won’t abuse their flocks,... more

Collin Hansen and Trevin Wax discuss how to recognize orthodoxy and the importance of rediscovering the beauty of the gospel... more

Historian Thomas Kidd and Collin Hansen discuss Thomas Jefferson’s views on Christianity and politics, and how Christians should approach history... more

Jay Kim joins Collin Hansen on Gospelbound to discuss comparison and contempt, love on the move, the design of social... more

Philip Yancey joins Collin Hansen on Gospelbound to discuss the hinge moment of his life, the scar of his father,... more

Hannah Nation joins Collin Hansen on this episode of Gospelbound to discuss persecution of the Chinese church, pestilence, judgment, and... more

Tim Keller and Collin Hansen discuss what happens when a society doesn’t forgive, the two stages of forgiveness, and more.

Rebecca McLaughlin joins Collin Hansen on this episode of Gospelbound to discuss the Gnostic Gospels, feminism, and more.

Collin Hansen and Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra discuss the dangers and pitfalls of social media and how to wisely stay engaged... more

Collin Hansen and Scott Sauls discuss why deep faith can feel like defeat and how affliction can preach better than... more

Collin Hansen talks with Bill and Will Kynes about how and why to preach about the defiant faith of Job.

Collin Hansen talks with Daniel Nayeri about how writing as his younger self lends tension and anguish to the already... more

Collin Hansen talks with Karen Ellis and Kori Porter about how God's people fight for faith when it can cost... more

On this bonus episode, we’re featuring a selection from TGC’s narrative podcast, Recorded.

Jennie Allen and Collin Hansen discuss the importance of fostering community, and how God uses the people around us to... more

Russ Ramsey and Collin Hansen discuss Rembrandt and Van Gogh, Kincaid and Caravaggio, and why you don't have to be... more

Glen Scrivener joins Collin Hansen on Gospelbound to discuss the patriarchy, consent, Christianity for weirdos, and more.

Collin Hansen talks with Good Faith Debates moderator Jim Davis about what surprised him, what helped him as a pastor,... more

Jonathan Tjarks joins Collin Hansen on this episode of Gospelbound to discuss his cancer diagnosis, basketball, his journalistic career, and... more

Singer-songwriter, Sandra McCracken, joins Collin Hansen to discuss her new book, embodied worship, tortured artists, the Nashville sound, deconstruction, and... more

Michael Horton joins Collin Hansen on Gospelbound to discuss preaching and practicing, hating and fearing, persecution and apostasy, and more.

Jake Meador talks with Collin Hansen about classical vision for education but also sex, race, technology, family, the environment, and... more

Collin Hansen welcomes Jordan Raynor to discuss his new book on productivity that mixes time-tested tips with timeless biblical wisdom.

We need meaningful connection outside of the technological world in order to find true hope in our anxious age.

Collin Hansen and George Yancey discuss why mutual accountability and unity is the best approach to racial reconciliation.

Kelly Kapic joins Collin Hansen to discuss the good news of our human limits, living in the moment, the fear... more

Gavin Ortlund joins Collin Hansen on Gospelbound to discuss our deepest intuitions, beauty, creation, love, and how to rightly approach... more

Collin Hansen and Jon Tyson discuss fatherhood, risk, discipleship, and what it takes to raise sons who live confidently for... more

Collin Hansen and Dave Harvey discuss the importance of plurality in church leadership and how to build thriving leadership teams.

Collin Hansen talks with Isaac Adams about how the gospel shapes our talking about race in such a polarized atmosphere... more

Collin Hansen is joined by Tom Nelson to discuss what it takes for a pastor to truly flourish—tending to their... more

Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger, hosts of Gospelbound and the Let’s Talk podcast as they discuss a bonus season-end... more

J. T. English joins Collin Hansen to discuss Sunday school and small groups, travel baseball, active learning, and commissioning culture.

During the last decade, one in 20 Americans has shifted from identifying with a religion to claiming “nothing in particular.” And this... more

“Our cause is sacred. How can we doubt it, when we know it has been consecrated by a holy baptism... more

“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... more

It’s the fundamental lie of modern life, says Alan Noble: that we are our own. Compared to our ancestors, we’re less... more

For Ruth Chou Simons, being her own hero doesn’t seem all that freeing. It looks exhausting. If you want to sell... more

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... more

Jeffrey Bilbro, editor in chief of Front Porch Republic and the author of the new book Reading the Times: A... more

Collin Hansen and Daniel Strange discuss connecting culture with Christ, J. H. Bavinck, the totality, Goth culture, disenchantment, and more.

Collin Hansen and Blair Linne discuss systemic injustice and personal responsibility, victims and rebels, diverse churches, and family trees.

Sam Allberry joins me on Gospelbound to discuss intimacy, technology, Avatar, color blindness, masculinity and femininity, and much more.

Jonathan Leeman talks with Collin Hansen about why a Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble.

Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam joins Collin Hansen to discuss political theology, humility, and why Christians shouldn’t give up on... more

Originally featured on Gospelbound in May of 2020, we're bringing back a conversation with Jasmine Holmes about her book ‘Mother... more

Originally featured on Gospelbound in May of 2020, we're bringing back an encouraging conversation with Tim and Kathy Keller on... more

Originally released on The Gospel Coalition Podcast, this bonus episode of Gospelbound features a clip from an interview between TGC... more

Originally released on The Gospel Coalition Podcast, this bonus episode of Gospelbound features a clip from an interview between TGC... more

Collin Hansen and Jason Allen discuss their hopes for the future of seminary education and encourage those who might be... more

Collin Hansen and Shai Linne unpack the importance of ethnic unity. Through the power of the gospel, we can strive... more

Collin Hansen is joined by Michael Horton and Justin Giboney who help explain the origins and shape of Christian nationalism... more

Collin Hansen and John Dickson discuss the church’s successes, failures, and a path toward healing which involves owning up to... more

Collin Hansen and Kyle Beshears discuss the dangers of apatheism and how to encourage nonbelievers toward the opposite—a joy-filled fervor... more

Collin Hansen hosts Jay Kim, Derek Rishmawy, and Karen Swallow Prior to discuss deconstruction and the hope of finding a... more

Collin Hansen welcomes Morton Schapiro and Gary Saul Morson on Gospelbound to discuss their proposed solutions to divisive fundamentalism.

Collin Hansen and Sarah Zylstra share stories of Christians who are living bound to the unchanging gospel of Jesus Christ,... more

Collin Hansen and Trevin Wax discuss his new book and multi-directional leadership—displaying versatility and focusing on the good of the... more

Collin Hansen and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss the rise of secular creeds and why Christianity is the original source for true... more

Collin Hansen and Joseph Henrich discuss the unique role of Christianity in making us WEIRD: Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and... more

Collin Hansen and Andy Crouch discuss the losses brought on by COVID-19 and look forward to God’s purposes in the... more