Podcasts by Theology Refresh
Theology Refresh is a podcast for Christian leaders hosted by David Mathis, executive editor for John Piper and Desiring God. The podcast aims to refresh and sharpen spiritual leaders on key aspects of Christian theology for application to everyday ministry.
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Well Done, Good Servant: Jerry Bridges on Perseverance from 2017-03-05T15:03
March 6 is the first anniversary of Jerry Bridges’s death. He loved the truth that God preserves us, while we participate in his process.Listen
Ministry Idolatry from 2014-07-24T00:00
Jared Wilson on the subtle danger of ministry idolatry
Glorification from 2014-06-28T00:00
Michael Horton discusses the stunning doctrine of glorification.
Youth Athletics from 2014-05-30T00:10
Ed Uszynski discusses the peril and potential of youth athletics.
The Holy Spirit: Jesus’s Closest Companion from 2014-04-25T00:00
Sinclair Ferguson on the mysterious third person of the Trinity.
Preach the Gospel to Yourself from 2014-04-05T00:00
Paul Tripp talks frankly about the vital discipline of preaching the gospel to ourselves.
Depression from 2014-03-13T12:00
Randy Alcorn discusses going deep with God during seasons of depression.
Losing a Loved One from 2013-12-07T15:00
Lyle Dorsett discusses the tragic loss of his daughter.
Preaching for the Church from 2013-10-25T15:00
Jason Meyer on what makes pastoral preaching distinctive.
Missional Communities in Church Planting from 2013-07-27T15:00
Josh Cousineau discusses missional communities in church planting.
Simple Church Planting from 2013-07-06T15:00
Miles Van Pelt shares about a simple model of church planting.
Sacred and Secular from 2013-05-06T15:00
Matt Reagan discusses breaking down the sacred and secular divide.
Spiritual Warfare from 2013-04-09T15:00
Tope Koleoso talks about spiritual warfare and how to engage.
Bi-Vocational Ministry from 2013-03-12T15:00
Danny Ovalle on rationale and practice of bi-vocational ministry
Two Stages of Disciplemaking from 2013-03-04T15:00
Jerry Bridges talks about two stages of disciplemaking
Penal Substitutionary Atonement from 2013-02-19T15:00
Jarvis Williams explains the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement
Biblical Counseling from 2013-02-13T15:00
Ed Welch gives the essence of biblical counseling in 10 minutes
The Doctrine of the Christian Life (Ethics) from 2013-02-06T15:00
Russell Moore introduces Christian ethics.
Spiritual Gifts from 2013-01-29T15:00
Sam Storms discusses the New Testament teaching on spiritual gifts.
The God-Centeredness of God from 2013-01-24T15:00
John Piper talks about God’s God-centeredness
The Christian Spiritual Disciplines from 2013-01-01T15:00
Jerry Bridges talks about the Christian spiritual disciplines, or means of grace.
The Doctrine of the Incarnation from 2012-12-04T15:00
Don Carson talks about the centrally important doctrine of the incarnation.
The Doctrine of the Church from 2012-11-15T00:00
Gregg Allison helps us think about the doctrine of the church.
The Christian and Sport from 2012-11-15T00:00
Erik Thoennes talks about the Christian and sport, play, and athletics.
The Doctrine of Scripture from 2012-10-18T15:00
Kevin DeYoung helps Christian leaders sharpen their thinking on the doctrine of Scripture.
The Doctrine of Suffering from 2012-10-02T15:00
David Platt highlights five truths essential to how we understand suffering.
A Theology of Reading from 2012-04-25T15:00
Tony Reinke discusses the importance of reading in the Christian life. 
The Doctrine of Vocation from 2012-04-18T15:00
Patrick Lai discusses the doctrine of vocation.
The Doctrine of End Times from 2012-02-16T15:00
Sam Storms discusses different views on eschatology.
The Doctrine of Spiritual Warfare from 2012-01-27T15:00
Ed Stetzer discusses the reality of spiritual warfare and encourages pastors not to dismiss the battle that is going on around us. 
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The Doctrine of Biblical Complementarity from 2012-01-17T15:00
Darrin Patrick discusses the doctrine of biblical complementarity and encourages men that we're not trying to replicate Adam, rather we're to be like Jesus.Listen
The Doctrine of the Wrath of God from 2012-01-05T15:00
Don Carson explains why you can't speak of God's wrath the same way you speak of his love.
The Doctrine of the Person of Christ from 2012-01-01T15:00
Russell Moore discusses the doctrine of the person of Christ: fully God, fully man, one person with two natures.
The Doctrine of Union With Christ from 2011-12-15T15:00
Ray Ortlund discusses the doctrine of union with Christ — a doctrine that changes everything in how conceive ourselves and minister to others.Listen
The Sanctity of Human Life from 2011-11-16T15:00
Justin Taylor discusses the sanctity of human life and why pastors cannot ignore this important doctrine.
The Doctrine of the Trinity from 2011-11-14T15:00
Jared Wilson discusses the doctrine of the Trinity and what it means for how Christians do everyday life.
The Celebrity Factor and Pastoral Ministry from 2011-10-20T15:00
John Piper tackles the question, "Is it hero worship or holy emulation?" and discusses how he has thought through the subject of celebrity status and pastoral ministry.Listen
The Doctrine of Hell from 2011-10-17T00:00
David Platt discusses the priority of God's word as we approach the doctrine of hell and faithfully serve the gospel in light of its reality.Listen
The Doctrine of Prayer from 2011-10-11T15:00
Paul Miller discusses the importance of prayer in the life of the pastor. He explains that we pray not out of discipline, but out of desperation.Listen
The Great Commission from 2011-09-22T15:00
Jerry Rankin discusses unreached and unengaged peoples, the dynamics of mission strategy, and international church planting. 
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The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit from 2011-09-06T15:00
Kevin DeYoung discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in our understanding of the Bible and our assurance of salvation.
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The Gospel and Sanctification (Part 2) from 2011-08-31T15:00
John Piper discusses the gospel and sanctification, including the practical dynamics of how faith in the gospel relates to faith in God's future grace.Listen
The Gospel and Sanctification (Part 1) from 2011-08-24T15:00
John Piper discusses the differences between the doctrines of sanctification and justification.
The Sovereignty of God from 2011-08-09T15:00
Francis Chan discusses the sovereignty of God, highlighting some important biblical texts and commenting on its practical impact.
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