Podcast appearances and mentions of Joel Beeke

*This episode was originally published on 3/11/2019. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Joel Beeke joins me in a discussion on the pastor and Puritan preaching. Dr. Beeke is The post The Pastor and Puritan Preaching appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Congregation is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Our Blessed, Boundless Triune God Subtitle: Heidelberg Catechism Season 24 Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Congregation Event: Sunday - PM Date: 10/26/2025 Bible: 1 Peter 1:2 Length: 65 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Congregation is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: How to Love Your Husband -2 Subtitle: 2025-2026 Family Living Class Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Congregation Event: Sunday - AM Date: 10/26/2025 Length: 30 min.

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

Adam interviews Dr. Joel Beeke on biblical headship and his new book How to Lead Your Family, unpacking a father's roles as prophet, priest, and king in the home. They discuss daily family worship, prayerful intercession, sacrificial leadership (Eph. 5; Deut. 6), and gentle, protective guidance that models Christ.Resources Mentioned:How to Lead Your Family — Joel R. BeekeFamily Worship — Joel R. BeekeParenting by God's Promises: How to Raise Children in the Covenant of Grace — Joel R. BeekeThe Family at Church — Joel R. BeekeHow Should Teens Read the Bible? — Joel R. BeekeFamily Worship Bible Guide — Joel R. Beeke et al.Heidelberg Catechism (Q. 32 – On Christ's Threefold Office) Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever struggled with doubts concerning your salvation? Today, Joel Beeke gives practical advice to help Christians overcome doubt and live in the joy of assurance. Request Assurance of Faith, Joel Beeke's video teaching series, with your donation of any amount. We'll send you the DVD and give you lifetime digital access to the series and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4339/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global    Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a pastor at Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, MI.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Holy Spirit bears witness to genuine believers that they are the children of God (Rom. 8:16). Today, Joel Beeke examines five evidences of the Spirit's witness in the life of a Christian. Request Assurance of Faith, Joel Beeke's video teaching series, with your donation of any amount. We'll send you the DVD and give you lifetime digital access to the series and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4339/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Listen every weekday to Things Unseen, Ligonier's devotional podcast with Sinclair Ferguson: https://ligonier.org/thingsunseen    Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a pastor at Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, MI.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Our assurance of salvation can increase or diminish over time. Why does this happen? And what should we do about it? Today, Joel Beeke considers reasons why a Christian may lose a sense of assurance and how it can be renewed. Request Assurance of Faith, Joel Beeke's video teaching series, with your donation of any amount. We'll send you the DVD and give you lifetime digital access to the series and study guide:  https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4339/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation:  https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Joel Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a pastor at Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, MI. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Meditating on the Bible is the primary road God provides for our pursuit of holiness, spiritual growth, and assurance of faith. Today, Joel Beeke looks at four spiritual disciplines that help us cultivate our assurance. Request Assurance of Faith, Joel Beeke's video teaching series, with your donation of any amount. We'll send you the DVD and give you lifetime digital access to the series and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4339/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global    Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a pastor at Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, MI.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Church Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Union with Christ and Justification Subtitle: Union With Christ Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Christ Church Presbyterian Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/12/2025 Bible: Romans 3:16-26 Length: 56 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Church Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Only Way to Live and to Die Subtitle: Various Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Christ Church Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 10/12/2025 Bible: Philippians 1:21 Length: 53 min.

Send us your questions for future podcasts! You can submit them here: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/podcastquestionsubmission-Books mentioned during podcast: - “What He Must Be: ...If He Wants to Marry My Daughter” by Voddie Baucham Jr. - https://amzn.to/42jXkTZ - “Family Driven Faith” by Voddie Baucham Jr. - https://amzn.to/4nvpt2J - “How to Lead Your Family” by Joel Beeke - https://amzn.to/4o0jgf0 - “Teach Them to Work” by Mary Beeke - https://amzn.to/4nsimZ0 - “The Sanctity of Home” by Islay Burns - https://amzn.to/46S8tgk - “Future Men” by Douglas Wilson - https://amzn.to/46PKj61 - “Reforming Marriage” by Douglas Wilson - https://amzn.to/48N2Jqx - “Federal Husband” by Douglas Wilson - https://amzn.to/4gZOgKa - “8 Errors Parents Make and How to Avoid Them” by Michael Brock - https://amzn.to/4pTshIB- “Understanding Marriage and Family” by O Praem Sebastian Walshe Fr - https://amzn.to/4mTKZNH Past Podcasts: - Rated R Movies, Sending Teens To College, and Family Loyalty // Douglas Wilson | Ep. 288 - https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/podcasts/now-that-we-re-a-family-10/episodes/2148616918 - 8 Errors Parents Make (And How To Avoid Them) | Ep. 308 - https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/podcasts/now-that-we-re-a-family-10/episodes/2148754096 - How To Lead Your Family With Dr. Joel Beeke | Ep. 407 - https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/podcasts/now-that-we-re-a-family-10/episodes/2149055486

A new MP3 sermon from Cornerstone United Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Needing, Finding, And Following Jesus Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Cornerstone United Reformed Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/29/2012 Bible: Mark 10:46-52 Length: 59 min.

What does being a missionary look like among a totally unreached Muslim majority people group? In this week's episode, Alex and Scott sit down with Alan, an ABWE missionary serving in North Africa, who shares his experience of seeing God work in incredible ways among an unreached people group. Despite having a lucrative career in corporate America, Alan felt the call to go preach the gospel to unreached Muslim people, all at the age of 50. Alan shares personal stories about the risks and rewards of serving in an unreached context. He also talks about what he sees as being his biggest need on the field. Read about Alan's full story in ABWE's Message Magazine. Click here. To connect with Alan, email alex @ missionspodcast.com. You can also support his ministry by giving here. Key Topics: Alan's call to ministry. From apathy to having a heart for unreached Muslims. Using a business platform as a means to church planting Personal story about Youssef coming to Christ and then his whole family The biggest need on the field in North Africa. Being a godly husband and father isn't about one big heroic act, it's about showing up every day. Men need a simple, practical plan to stay faithful in the daily grind. How To Lead Your Family is a no-nonsense guide, from author Joel Beeke, that gives the biblical foundation, Christ-centered encouragement, practical advice for men to purse the high standards that God calls them too. Get 20% off your copy today when you use the promo code: LEADABWE. Additionally, new email subscribers can get 10% off a future order. We are thankful for Reformation Heritage Books for their sponsorship of this episode! Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

A new MP3 sermon from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 6. The Happiness of Holiness: Piety, Pleasure, and the Puritans Subtitle: PRTS Conference 2025 Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Event: Conference Date: 8/22/2025 Bible: Psalm 144:1-3; Psalm 144:15 Length: 62 min.

Can AI technology shortcut language barriers for the gospel? Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore the connection between language, culture, and gospel communication. They discuss Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 with Live Translation and explain why technology can't replace the slow, intentional work of learning a language. Scott shares personal stories from learning Mandarin, showing how culture shapes meaning and how simple translation can miss the point. They also warn against reductionistic approaches to missions that downplay language learning and rely too much on quick methods. God Himself prepared a cultural framework over centuries for Christ's coming, which shows why missionaries must engage deeply with local language and culture to clearly communicate the gospel. Key Topics Apple AirPods Pro 3 with Live Translationand the excitement and limitations for missions work Language and culture as inseparable How language shapes thought and the need for teaching new concepts Cultural literacy and understanding local history, customs, and “insider language” Being a godly husband and father isn't about one big heroic act, it's about showing up every day. Men need a simple, practical plan to stay faithful in the daily grind. How To Lead Your Family is a no-nonsense guide, from author Joel Beeke, that gives the biblical foundation, Christ-centered encouragement, practical advice for men to purse the high standards that God calls them too. Get 20% off your copy today when you use the promo code: LEADABWE. Additionally, new email subscribers can get 10% off a future order. We are thankful for Reformation Heritage Books for their sponsorship of this episode! Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

A new MP3 sermon from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The New Commandment Subtitle: PRTS Chapel Series Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Event: Chapel Service Date: 9/17/2025 Bible: 1 John 2:7-11 Length: 45 min.

Can empathy be a bad thing? This week, Alex and Scott sit down with Joe Rigney, Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrew's College and pastor, as they explore the challenges of Christian leadership, ministry, and missions, and the dangers of emotional sabotage and untethered empathy. Rigney explains that in times of turmoil, leaders must maintain mission clarity and resist being derailed by reactive or manipulative pressures within their organizations. Joe Rigney discusses that rather than being an unqualified good, empathy can be wielded as emotional blackmail, steering ministries away from their God-given purposes. They also focus on principles of mobilization and missions. Rigney stresses that appeals to missions should be rooted not in guilt but in gratitude, joy, and faith in God's future grace. Key Topics The concept of mission drift and how institutions get derailed in anxious times Difference between biblical compassion and untethered empathy The dangers of empathy as emotional blackmail and manipulation How appeals to missions should be based on truth and joy, not guilt Building sober-minded, resilient leaders who can withstand cultural and emotional pressures Being a godly husband and father isn't about one big heroic act, it's about showing up every day. Men need a simple, practical plan to stay faithful in the daily grind. How To Lead Your Family is a no-nonsense guide, from author Joel Beeke, that gives the biblical foundation, Christ-centered encouragement, practical advice for men to purse the high standards that God calls them too. Get 20% off your copy today when you use the promo code: LEADABWE. Additionally, new email subscribers can get 10% off a future order. We are thankful for Reformation Heritage Books for their sponsorship of this episode! Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Congregation is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: How to Love Your Husband Subtitle: 2025-2026 Family Living Class Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Congregation Event: Sunday - AM Date: 9/14/2025 Length: 31 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Congregation is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Overflowing Cup of Salvation Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Congregation Event: Sunday - AM Date: 9/7/2025 Length: 96 min.

Does studying classical philosophy have any relevance for missions today? In this episode, Alex and Scott talk with Dr. David Talcott, a philosopher and faculty member at New Saint Andrew's College, to discuss the intersection of philosophy, culture, and missions. They ask the famous question “What hath Athens to do with Jerusalem?”—whether philosophy and Scripture can meaningfully interact. Drawing from Acts 17, they explore how Paul's intellectual preparation and knowledge of Greek culture allowed him to engage with Stoic and Epicurean philosophers, modeling how missionaries today should understand and address the intellectual frameworks of their host cultures. The discussion broadens into how classical philosophy, particularly Plato and Aristotle, still speaks into modern challenges such as relativism, skepticism, and materialism. Dr. Talcott emphasizes that philosophy provides categories and arguments that can prepare hearts and minds for the gospel, acting as a kind of “preparatory grace.” Key Topics Covered: The question: “What hath Athens to do with Jerusalem?”—philosophy and theology in harmony Acts 17 as a model for missionary engagement with culture and thought Relevance of classical philosophy for confronting modern ideologies (materialism, relativism, skepticism) The role of “common grace” in pagan philosophies and cultures The movement to retrieve classical theology and its value for missions today Being a godly husband and father isn't about one big heroic act, it's about showing up every day. Men need a simple, practical plan to stay faithful in the daily grind. How To Lead Your Family is a no-nonsense guide, from author Joel Beeke, that gives the biblical foundation, Christ-centered encouragement, practical advice for men to purse the high standards that God calls them too. Get 20% off your copy today when you use the promo code: LEADABWE. Additionally, new email subscribers can get 10% off a future order. We are thankful for Reformation Heritage Books for their sponsorship of this episode! Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

“And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.”—Genesis 32:24 This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke begins his exposition of one of the most mysterious passages in all of Scripture: Jacob wrestling with God. Listen as Dr. Beeke reminds us that the path to blessing goes through weakness. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Congregation is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Self-examination Before the Lord's Supper Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Congregation Event: Midweek Service Date: 9/3/2025 Bible: 1 Corinthians 11:28 Length: 48 min.

How do you fully understand and explain the work of Jesus on the cross? In this episode, Alex and Scott explore the doctrine of the atonement, focusing on the concept of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) and contrasting it with other historical and theological views. The discussion walks through various atonement theories—including the Moral Influence, Ransom, and Christus Victor views and more—acknowledging elements of truth in each while highlighting their limitations compared to PSA. Lastly, they discuss the missiological implications, countering the claim that PSA is purely a Western, legalistic construct. Instead, they stress that guilt and innocence are universal moral realities recognized across cultures, and missionaries should faithfully present the biblical doctrine while adapting metaphors and illustrations for local understanding. Key Topics Importance of understanding the atonement for cross-cultural missions. Overview of major atonement theories: Moral Influence, Ransom, Christus Victor, Satisfaction, Governmental, and Scapegoat. Strengths and weaknesses of each theory compared to Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA). Scriptural foundations for PSA and its theological depth. Addressing the critiques of PSA. Practical considerations for contextualizing PSA in missionary work. Download the transcript for this episode. Being a godly husband and father isn't about one big heroic act, it's about showing up every day. Men need a simple, practical plan to stay faithful in the daily grind. How To Lead Your Family is a no-nonsense guide, from author Joel Beeke, that gives the biblical foundation, Christ-centered encouragement, practical advice for men to purse the high standards that God calls them too. Get 20% off your copy today when you use the promo code: LEADABWE. Additionally, new email subscribers can get 10% off a future order. We are thankful for Reformation Heritage Books for their sponsorship of this episode! Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

How should Christians who believe in God's sovereignty face impending challenges? This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on Jacob's confrontation with a raging Esau in Genesis 32, encouraging us to face trials with prayer and preparation. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

What does it mean to follow Jesus in one of the most dangerous places in the world? How do believers live out their faith in Gaza—caught between Hamas, Israeli forces, and deep cultural hostility? This week, Alex and Scott sit down with Pastor Hanna Massad, former pastor of Gaza Baptist Church, to hear his firsthand story of shepherding believers in a context of persecution, poverty, and war. Pastor Hanna shares the history of the Christian presence in Gaza, the challenges of ministering in “three fires,” and how even today the small evangelical community continues serving their neighbors with food, water, and the hope of Christ. Together, they explore the heartbreaking realities of life in Gaza, the opportunities for the gospel in the midst of conflict, and the importance of remembering our brothers and sisters in Christ who suffer far from the world's headlines. Key Topics Covered The history and decline of the Christian presence in Gaza Life and ministry in “three fires”: militant Islam, Israeli presence, and tension with traditional Orthodox churches Stories of persecution, loss, and God's sustaining grace How Gaza Baptist Church continues serving through relief and gospel witness What Western Christians need to understand about Palestinian believers today This episode is sponsored by Reformation Heritage Books, publisher of How to Lead Your Family by Dr. Joel Beeke—a short, practical guide to biblical leadership in the home. Use code LEADABWE at RHB.org for 20% off through September 30. With more than 3 billion people who have never heard the name of Jesus, the harvest is still plentiful but the workers are few (Matthew 9:37–38). Is God calling you to the mission field? Visit abwe.org/SendMe to begin the conversation. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Support the show and get access to bonus content, a private Signal thread, webinars, and more by becoming a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium. The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

"And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.”—Genesis 32:1-2 This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke begins his sermon on Jacob's confrontation with a raging Esau in Genesis 32. Listen and be comforted as you consider God as our ever-present help in a time of need. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

How do we view other Christian factions like Catholics and Eastern Orthodox? Alex and Scott explore how Evangelical Protestants should view Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox believers in the context of global missions. They address the question of whether these groups are “reached” by the gospel, if they are our brothers and sisters in Christ, if they should be evangelized, and finally if we should consider those groups in our mission strategies. Alex and Scott stress that while unreached people groups deserve priority, revitalizing and strengthening existing Christian communities is also vital to prevent spiritual decline and that a balanced approach is needed in both breaking new ground and building up existing foundations. Key Topics Covered Definitions of “reached” vs. “unreached” in missiological terms. Theological and practical considerations for viewing Catholics and Orthodox believers as brothers in Christ. The historical precedent for re-evangelizing Christianized but nominal regions. The dangers of neglecting existing Christian communities in mission strategy. The need for unity in presenting the gospel across denominational lines. Download the transcript for this episode. Being a godly husband and father isn't about one big heroic act, it's about showing up every day. Men need a simple, practical plan to stay faithful in the daily grind. How To Lead Your Family is a no-nonsense guide, from author Joel Beeke, that gives the biblical foundation, Christ-centered encouragement, practical advice for men to purse the high standards that God calls them too. Get 20% off your copy today when you use the promo code: LEADABWE. Additionally, new email subscribers can get 10% off a future order. We are thankful for Reformation Heritage Books for their sponsorship of this episode! With over 3 billion people in the world who have never heard of Jesus, the global need is tremendous for workers to go into the harvest fields (Matthew 9:37-38). Is God calling you to missions? We'd love to have a conversation with you on how you can use your gifts and talents to advance the Great Commission at home and abroad. Visit abwe.org/SendMe for more information and to take your next step in missions. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

"I am the God of Bethel, where thou anointedst the pillar, and where thou vowedst a vow unto me: now arise, get thee out from this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred.”—Genesis 31:13 This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on God's call to Jacob in Genesis 31, reminding us that cooperating with God leads to conflict and covenant. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Congregation is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God's Good Convicting Law Subtitle: Heidelberg Catechism Season 24 Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Congregation Event: Sunday - AM Date: 8/10/2025 Bible: Romans 7:9-14 Length: 53 min.

Family Worship, and the duty of men teaching and training their household; has fallen on hard times and is in need of a renaissance. In today's discussion, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Joel Beeke, on the need for Husbands and Fathers to take their role in leading their families seriously, to the glory of God. We hope you enjoy today's interview.PBHB GIVEAWAY: https://www.stayreformed.com/giveawayAdditional References:Reformation Heritage Books: https://heritagebooks.org/How to Lead Your Family: https://heritagebooks.org/howtoleadFamily Worship Bible Guide: https://heritagebooks.org/products/family-worship-bible-guide-bonded-leather-gift-edition.htmlThe Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/https://www.chapellibrary.org/pdf/books/lbcw.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorAi1b6iCPqv94DjBcMhSSpcDOGwJrb9hXJSlgqxrFSgo9ofc0-Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StayReformedTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/stayreformedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayreformed/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stayreformedpodcast/Website: https://www.stayreformed.comEmail: contact@stayreformed.com

What does ministry fruitfulness look like in Papua New Guinea? Alex Kocman talks with Bill and Lori Smith, veteran ABWE missionaries who have served in Papua New Guinea (PNG) for nearly 40 years. The Smiths share their journey into missions, the unique cultural and spiritual challenges in PNG, and the dual nature of their ministry—training pastors and missionaries at Goroka Baptist Bible College and providing medical care through a high-volume clinic and foster care ministry. Bill and Lori emphasize that while PNG is often labeled a “Christian nation,” deep-rooted animism, syncretism, and spiritual oppression are prevalent, creating ongoing needs for evangelism, discipleship, and training indigenous missionaries to reach both remote PNG tribes and neighboring Pacific nations. They share real-life stories of God's miraculous interventions and how, through it all, God is allowing them to plant churches, one baby at a time. Key Topics Bill and Lori Smith's background and calling to missions in Papua New Guinea Cultural context: animism, syncretism, and hidden spiritual strongholds despite widespread Christianity Goroka Baptist Bible College: 50 years of ministry, 500 graduates, 300+ churches planted Medical ministry: serving 150 patients per day, maternal care, and gospel witness To find out more about the Smith's ministry and to get involved, visit abwe.org/png. You can also contact Bill and Lori by emailing bill.smith@abwego.org or lori.smith@abwego.org. Download the transcript for this episode. Being a godly husband and father isn't about one big heroic act, it's about showing up every day. Men need a simple, practical plan to stay faithful in the daily grind. How To Lead Your Family is a no-nonsense guide, from author Joel Beeke, that gives the biblical foundation, Christ-centered encouragement, practical advice for men to purse the high standards that God calls them too. Get 20% off your copy today when you use the promo code: LEADABWE. Additionally, new email subscribers can get 10% off a future order. We are thankful for Reformation Heritage Books for their sponsorship of this episode! Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

“And the Lord said unto Jacob, 'Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.”—Genesis 31:3 This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke calls us to walk by faith in the face of an uncertain future as he expounds Jacob's journey to the promised land in Genesis 31. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org.  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

A new MP3 sermon from Bethel Free Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Trusting God in Babylon Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Bethel Free Reformed Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 8/3/2025 Bible: Daniel 6 Length: 59 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Shiloh Free Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Growing in Assurance of Faith Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Shiloh Free Reformed Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/3/2025 Bible: 2 Peter 1:10 Length: 94 min.

“Christ may act the part of an enemy a little while. . . but it is to make way for acting His own part of mercy in a more seasonable time. He cannot restrain His compassion long.” —Richard Sibbes This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on the story of Jacob and Laban, comforting us with the promise that God will even use the sins of His people for their ultimate good.  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

“Everyone knows what is most pleasant to him, but God alone knows what is most profitable.” —Thomas Boston This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke examines the story of Jacob and Laban, reminding us how God uses trials to bless His people.  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Congregation is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God's Profound Love Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Congregation Event: Sunday - PM Date: 7/20/2025 Bible: Exodus 34:6 Length: 66 min.

“God can make a straight line with a crooked stick, being righteous when He uses wicked instruments.” —William Gurnall This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his exposition of the convoluted family dynamic between Jacob and his two wives, Rachel and Leah. As you listen, be reminded of the way God's covenant promises turn even our most wicked actions for good. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Congregation is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: "Show me Thy Glory!" Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Congregation Event: Sunday - AM Date: 7/13/2025 Bible: Exodus 33:18 Length: 60 min.

“And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.” —Genesis 29:30 This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke recounts the dramatic, dysfunctional relationship between Jacob and his two wives, Rachel and Leah. Listen to learn how you can see God's hand in your life, even during hard times. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

Join us on Substack - https://substack.com/@elishaandkatievoetbergThis is a newsletter and deeply personal space for us to share family life, homeschooling, and music with you all. We have been writing on Instagram and email for years, but ever since leaving social media behind with our smart phones a few years ago, we have been looking for another space to connect in a meaningful way. -Dr. Joel R. Beeke is a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, editor of Puritan Reformed Journal and Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, president of Inheritance Publishers, and vice-president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society. He has written and co-authored over one hundred books (most recently, Reformed Systematic Theology, Vol. 1: Revelation and God, Reformed Preaching, A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life; Knowing and Growing in Assurance of Faith; Prepared by Grace, for Grace: The Puritans on God's Ordinary Way of Leading Sinners to Christ; and Debated Issues in Sovereign Predestination), edited another one hundred books, and contributed 2,500 articles to Reformed books, journals, periodicals, and encyclopedias. His PhD is in Reformation and Post-Reformation theology from Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia). He is frequently called upon to lecture at seminaries and to speak at Reformed conferences around the world. He and his wife Mary have been blessed with three children and 9 grandchildren. Website - https://joelbeeke.orgInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/joelbeeke/Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doctrine-for-life/id1681912766 "How to Lead Your Family" by Joel Beeke - https://amzn.to/3IebEWW "Teach Them to Work" by Mary Beeke - https://amzn.to/4eEoM3B

One of the biggest crying needs of the day is a faith continuity from one generation to the next. There's nothing more important than seeing the hearts of fathers turning to the children, and the hearts of children turning to the fathers. This is prayer burden—asking for the Spirit to work through our families and churches, and to bring repentance. One way this happens is when men embrace their God-given responsibilities and callings on their lives as husbands and fathers, conscientiously and intentionally shepherding their wives and children. On this edition of the program, Kevin Swanson and Joel Beeke discuss Joel's new book, How to Lead Your Family: A Guide to Men Wanting to Be More, on practical ways men can be prophets, priests, and kings within their homes. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Indian legislator offers money to assassinate pastors, Texas Governor called for a Day of Prayer for flood victims, Iranian Christians losing hope about regime change) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

“God hath laid down in His Word, why He afflicts His people—namely, for their profit; for the purging away of their sins; for the reforming of their lives; and for the saving of their souls.” —Thomas Brooks This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on Genesis 29, showing us how God disciplined Jacob to teach him to depend on the Lord. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Congregation is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Cherishing the Militant Church Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Congregation Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/29/2025 Bible: Matthew 16 Length: 66 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Congregation is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Cherishing the Triumphant Church's Utopian Marriage Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Congregation Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/29/2025 Bible: Revelation 19:1-9 Length: 56 min.

"Every day is filled up with neglects: neglect of prayer, neglect of reading, meditation, conference, heart-watching, grace-cherishing work; forget this duty, pass by another, cold, sleight, formal in all. This spoils the prosperity of souls.” —Bartholemew Ashwood This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke calls us to recognize the importance of attending to the means of grace from a surprising passage: Genesis 29. Learn how ignoring the duty of prayer can cut us off from God's blessing in this insightful sermon.  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.