The Connecting Podcast

On the last episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott began a conversation about what it means to be an Everyday Evangelist—a passionate follower of Jesus who shares the gospel in the ordinary moments of life with friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.In today's episode, Paul and Shelby continue that conversation, offering practical encouragement to help you connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life, specifically for those who don't yet know Him.It's our prayer that this multi-part series will inspire and equip you to boldly share the Good News right where God has placed you.

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:14–16).What does it look like to live as light in your neighborhood, shining the bright truth of Jesus to those living in darkness? In this new episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott begin a conversation about evangelism and how we can share the Good News with our non-believing friends, neighbors, family, and coworkers.

We're excited to welcome Sam Allberry back on the Connecting Podcast with Paul for a third time!Sam is a pastor, apologist, author, and speaker. Originally from England, he now lives and pastors in Nashville and is the author of a number of books, including Is God Anti-Gay?; What God Has to Say About Our Bodies; Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?; and 7 Myths about Singleness.We hope you are blessed by this gospel conversation with our most frequent guest.

We all need the gospel every day, for all of everyday life. But what is the gospel, and how does it transform our ordinary, everyday lives? That's what this Connecting Podcast is about.In this episode, Paul sits down with Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry. Ray and Sam are both pastors, authors, and speakers, but most of all, they're ordinary men trying to live out the gospel in their everyday lives. And they want to encourage us to do the same.Enjoy this gospel conversation between Paul, Ray Ortlun,d and Sam Allberry!

If you have been blessed by anything that Paul Tripp and Paul Tripp Ministries has produced over the last two decades, it's largely because of the sacrifice of one man: Steve Sarkisian.In the early 2000s, Steve's marriage was on the brink of divorce, and God used Paul during his days as a biblical counselor to restore Steve's relationship with Gail. Afterward, Steve walked away from tens of millions of dollars in personal fortune, sold his Rolls Royce, and helped co-found Paul Tripp Ministries in 2006.This month's guest on The Connecting Podcast is our very own co-founder and vice-president of Paul Tripp Ministries. You'll be blessed and encouraged by his story of redemption!

This month's guest is one of our own, Ben Fallon, who serves as the Executive Director of Paul Tripp Ministries.Paul Tripp Ministries is a nonprofit organization, and we have a team of 12 who creatively and administratively support Paul. Our staff creates gospel resources that connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life and distribute them around the world to several million people every year.In this episode, you'll get to hear part of the origin story of how Paul Tripp Ministries has grown into the organization that it is today. 

Support the global reach of Paul Tripp Ministries: PaulTripp.com/Translate.Support the mission of Paul Tripp Ministries by making a tax-deductible donation before the year ends:Donate Online: PaulTripp.com/GiveMail a check: 21 N. Main Street, Ste 8, Coopersburg, PA 18036Stock Gift Information: Wells Fargo, Account #7533-1848, DTC 0141IRA Gift Information: EIN 83-0461061-The Spanish-speaking church is exploding, with nearly half a billion Christians. Will the Church, particularly in Latin America, be able to keep up and disciple the next generation of believers?This is the goal of City to City Latin America, a church-planting network founded by the late Tim Keller. Our Connecting Podcast guest for this month is Andres Garza, the regional director of City to City Latin America.In May of 2025, Paul Tripp will be traveling to Santiago, Chile, to teach hundreds of pastors and church leaders from all over Latin America, equipping them to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life for their churches and congregations.We're excited to partner with Andres and City to City Latin America to bring the practical, everyday gospel message to the Spanish-speaking church. We hope you enjoy this conversation about how God is at work in Latin America!

In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, we welcome Pastor Tim Challies. Tim is a pastor, noted speaker, author, and a pioneer in the Christian blogosphere. Tens of thousands of people visit Challies.com each day, making it one of the most widely read and recognized Christian blogs in the world. Tim is the author of several books, including his most recent book, Epic: An Around-the-World Journey through Christian History. Be prepared to be encouraged, challenged, and enlightened in this episode of The Connecting Podcast.

Joy. Sadness. Anger. Fear. Disgust.No, Paul isn't interviewing the animators of a popular cartoon movie about emotions, but he is discussing emotions with biblical counselor Alasdair Groves in this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast.Emotions are complex, and the Bible teaches that they are an indispensable part of what makes us human. So get ready to explore, untangle, and engage with how God designed emotions for our good.

"When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers" (Proverbs 21:15). But what if the justice system is unjust?This month, attorney Matthew Martens joins us on the Connecting Podcast. He has both prosecuted and defended accused murderers, served a US Supreme Court Justice, and worked for the President Bush Administration.In his 25+ year career, he is one of a few attorneys who has won cases in all four areas of law: civil plaintiff, civil defendant, criminal prosecution, and criminal defendant.Let's discover what the Bible has to say about justice, and Matt's new book, Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal.

How does the gospel comfort us during the most painful experiences of life?Jackie and Jonny Gibson experienced crushing grief with the death and stillbirth of their child at 39 weeks. They have written two books—one for mothers and one for kids—to help the Church process this devastating form of loss while holding on to the comfort of Christ.Jackie is from Australia, and Jonny is from Northern Ireland. I know you'll be blessed by this gospel conversation on this month's Connecting Podcast!

Becoming like Christ is a process, not an event. While we may only remember three or four dramatic life moments, grace transforms us in the 10,000 little moments of everyday life.So when Drew Dyck wrote his book, Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything, we had to invite him on to the podcast. He's hilarious, brilliant, and transparent.Faithful living in a fallen world can be exhausting, but the gospel is refreshing! Drew will remind you of that by pointing to Jesus!"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." - Philippians 1:6

The word GRACE appears in the New Testament almost 125 times. That's why Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott decided to spend 8 hours discussing 15 different ways that GRACE transforms our lives over the course of 4 episodes of The Connecting Podcast!If you missed parts 1-3, check out The Connecting Podcast episodes 018, 019, and 030. What Even Is Grace? (Part 1):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/018-what-even-is-grace/id1588398155?i=1000607835183What Even Is Grace? (Part 2):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/019-what-even-is-grace-part-2/id1588398155?i=1000612143990What Even Is Grace? (Part 3):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/030-what-even-is-grace-part-3/id1588398155?i=1000652234948

As Christians, we talk about grace all the time. But what even is grace?In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott dive into part three of their conversation on the marvelous grace of our Lord. If you missed the first two episodes on grace check out The Connecting Podcast episodes 018 and 019. “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.”  -2 Corinthians 8:9

What is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen? Do you say the word "beautiful" so much that beauty has lost its significance?Joey Tomassoni will help you discover the theology of beauty in this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast. Joey is a pastor and painter with a degree from Oxford University. He loves to explore the intersection between faith, beauty, and life."He has made everything beautiful in its time" (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

The Queen of England, the President of the United States, and Harvard and Oxford University have all requested renowned painter and sculptor Ross Wilson to be their honored guest. And now, he's our guest on The Connecting Podcast!For more than 30 years, Ross has been commissioned to paint and sculpt on an international stage. In his private life, he is passionate about peace and serving the marginalized in Rwanda, Northern Ireland, and elsewhere.In this episode, Ross talks about the significance of art, the stewardship of gifts, and his everyday faith in Christ.

Planting 700 churches. Sponsoring 15,000 children. Educating 2,700 leaders. That's what Pastor Peter Kasirivu and his team are doing in Uganda.Pastor Peter flew all the way from Africa to join Paul as a guest on this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast. They talk about poverty, witchcraft, and how the gospel is transforming lives.

What does it look like to live out the gospel in your profession? How can you make an impact for the Kingdom in the public sphere?In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul has a conversation with husband and wife Makoto and Haejin Shim Fujimura. Makoto is a prolific painter and artist who formed the International Arts Movement and was appointed by the president to the National Council on the Arts in 2003.Haejin is an attorney and is the CEO of Embers International, a global organization that seeks to protect, restore, and empower victims of injustice.We discuss their professional ventures and more on this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast.-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

How does the gospel comfort us in the middle of unimaginable heartbreak? Nancy Guthrie lost two children at six months old, but she found Jesus to be close and sweet during her grief.This month's episode of The Connecting Podcast with Nancy Guthrie is brimming with hope, wisdom, and resilience in the face of tragedy.Paul and Nancy also discuss a few of her amazing books, exploring topics like why we often misunderstand Revelation and the intriguing "scoundrels" of Scripture!-Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.

When was the last time you had a piece of cake? Did you thank God for his creativity and wisdom in providing it for you?In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott devour the theology of food as they feast on God's grace and wisdom throughout Scripture.So grab your favorite food and beverage, open your Bible, and enjoy the nourishment of this gospel discussion in this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast.

Are you trying to get a taste of heaven ... from the internet? You might be surprised by what you find out in this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast with Samuel James, author of the new book "Digital Liturgies." He highlights some of the dangers of digital technologies while offering wisdom for navigating an internet-saturated world.Find out what a digital liturgy is, and so much more, in this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast.

Leadership…Loss…LoveDave Harvey is our guest on this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast. His life experiences and seasoned biblical wisdom make this a can't-miss episode. He's one of Paul's longest and dearest friends and peers in ministry.

Money. The thought of it can be overwhelming. The pursuit of it can be addicting.On this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, we talk about your finances with Art Rainer.Learn how to manage your money practically, wisely, and generously to the glory of God!

What does it take to become one of the best violinists in the world? For starters, you have to begin practicing at 3 years old... and never stop!Meet David Kim, the concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra. In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, you'll hear his story of success, failure, and coming to discover Jesus by accident.Scroll to the end to hear a few more selections of David playing the violin

G R A C E ... the conversation continues!It's simply impossible to capture or define the grace of God, but Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott give it their best shot in this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, where they continue their conversation on grace. If you missed the first episode on grace, check out The Connecting Podcast episode 018. SPOILER ALERT: They don't even come close to finishing, so we've already scheduled our third conversation on grace in the future.

Grace. Other than the word God, there is no more important word in the Christian dictionary.Grace is the ultimate spiritual game changer, and in this episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott begin a multi-part discussion on the word grace and everything it means for a follower of Jesus.If you've been enjoying The Connecting Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the gospel's transforming power.

Francois is a Global Transformational Engineer. What does that mean? I guess you'll have to listen to this episode of The Connecting Podcast to find out!SPOILER ALERT: It means that he travels all around the world planting churches and training church planters. Francois is part of a movement that wants to plant 1 million new churches, train 1 million pastors, and evangelize and disciple 100 million believers by 2030.If you want to be excited about what the Lord is doing in his Church around the world, you can't miss this episode. Available on Facebook, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

There are no words to properly introduce this month's guests on The Connecting Podcast - Ruslan and Faina from Kazakhstan. Their testimonies of salvation are remarkable and what God is doing through this young couple will leave you speechless. This might be the most exciting Connecting Podcast yet. We only had the opportunity to interview them on one day while they were in Los Angeles, so we set up a portable studio to capture their story. The video is available on Facebook or YouTube.

In this month's episode, we welcome a wildly entertaining guest - Doug Logan. Doug is the president of Grimké Seminary and a vice president for the Acts29 church planting network, with an expertise in urban ministry. He's also the Pastor for Church Planting at Remnant Church in Richmond, VA. If you have a heart for urban cities and want to see the gospel proclaimed, please share this episode!

The Japanese are among the largest unreached people groups in the world. How can we follow the Great Commission and make disciples in this nation?In this month's episode of

Can you fill in the blank? "The righteous shall live by _____________."Most of us know that we're supposed to live by faith, but do you know what that really means? And more importantly: do we know how to live by it?That's what this episode of

Is Scripture sufficient to speak to every issue in life?In this month's episode of

We need the gospel on college campuses more than ever before.In this month's episode of

When a husband and wife experience a miscarriage, the grieving father is often forgotten about. There are many rich resources for mothers, but what about spiritual support for the men?In this month's episode of

What does the Bible have to say about the value of women?In this month's episode of

There are 1.4 billion people in China, 1.3 billion of whom do not know Christ. What does it take to create an indigenous house church movement in this country to spread the gospel? In this riveting edition of The Connecting Podcast, Paul and Shelby have a conversation with a key leader about the opportunities, challenges, and risks that come with being a follower of Christ under a government ready to imprison you for your faith.If you've been enjoying The Connecting Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

•Does it matter where you attend church as a believer? •What does a vegetable garden have to do with the gospel? In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Rechab Gray joins Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott to answer these questions and more.Rechab is a dear friend and gifted preacher, currently planting New Creation Fellowship in Orlando, Florida. He has been married to his wife Brittany since 2009 and they have four amazing children.If you've been enjoying The Connecting Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.For more information about New Creation Orlando: https://newcreationorl.org/Follow Rechab on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/RechabGFollow Rechab on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RechabG/

In this month's episode, Paul and Shelby are excited to introduce you to someone special - Lois Kehlenbrink.Lois is a biblical counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist. She also happens to be the sister of Paul's wife, Luella!Lois trains and counselors pastors, their wives, and ministry leaders all around the world. In this interview, you'll experience how the gospel truly connects to and transforms everyday life.If you've been enjoying The Connecting Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott are excited to welcome Sam Allberry onto the show. Sam is a pastor, apologist, author, and speaker. Some of the books he has written include: •Is God Anti-Gay?•What God Has To Say About Our Bodies•Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?•7 Myths About SinglenessIf you've been enjoying The Connecting Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

We pray that you have been blessed by this podcast in 2021. If you have, would you consider making an end-of-year donation to our not-for-profit organization, Paul Tripp Ministries? Every dollar and any amount will enable us to produce more podcast content in 2022. We're asking the Lord to provide $263,000 before December 31, and you can participate by making a tax-deductible donation at www.PaulTripp.com/give. Thank you for your generosity!In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott welcome a very special guest, Paul's wife, Luella, as she and Paul reflect on 50 years of marriage together.If you've been enjoying The Connecting Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Christians know that their life should be guided by the doctrines contained in God's Word. But all too often, we don't know how those doctrines apply to everyday life. In this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott will make that connection for you when they discuss Paul's brand new book, "Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life."If you've been enjoying The Connecting Podcast, would you consider leaving a review? Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.For more information about Paul's newest book, visit www.PaulTripp.com/doctrine

This month's episode features one of Paul's heroes, Vaneetha Risner, who shares her story of suffering and faith.Vaneetha writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her story includes childhood bullying, losing an infant son, developing post-polio syndrome, and going through an unwanted divorce. Her books, "Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption", as well as her devotional, "The Scars That Have Shaped Me", encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Vaneetha writes regularly for Desiring God. She and her husband, Joel, live in Raleigh, North Carolina and she has two daughters, Katie and Kristi.https://www.vaneetha.com/https://www.facebook.com/vaneetharisner

Today, we are excited to launch a brand-new resource from Paul Tripp Ministries called, “The Connecting Podcast”.These conversations between Paul, his co-host Shelby Abbott, and special guests will be up to 2 hours long, diving deep into the gospel and how it transforms our daily lives. We'll talk about suffering, evangelism, work, sexuality, culture, and so much more.In this inaugural episode, Paul will introduce you to his co-host for every episode, Shelby Abbott. Shelby is an author, radio host, campus minister, and conference speaker on staff with FamilyLife, a ministry of Cru. His passion for university students has led him to speak at college campuses all over the United States and author the books "Pressure Points: A Guide to Navigating Student Stress", "DoubtLess: Because Faith is Hard", and "What's the Point?: Asking the Right Questions about Living Together and Marriage". He and his wife, Rachael, have two daughters and live in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.