Best David McCracken Podcasts (2025)

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The Gospel in the Midst of Grief: Lessons from Widowhood - with Susan VandePol 53:16

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What does faithful, biblical care for widows look like, and why does the Bible say that it is at the heart of "pure religion"? Susan VandePol became a widow when her husband—a Los Angeles City firefighter—died following a line-of-duty exposure. Out of her own grief the Lord led her to create practical protocols for fire departments and churches, an…

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Twenty Writers, One Bookshop: The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews, now in paperback 1:18:21

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In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, we celebrate the paperback release of The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews (Canongate), a compelling collection of literary conversations recorded live at our bookshop in Paris. Capturing a decade of rich, revealing discussions, the episode revisits unforgettable mo…

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The Conversion of the Vikings: Finding Bridges to the Gospel for Missionary Encounters 1:08:50

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In this episode of Theology for the People, Pastor Nick Cady is joined by Pastor Stephen Pomeroy from White Fields Community Church to explore the fascinating story of the conversion of the Vikings. Stephen, who also hosts the Viking Legacy and Lore podcast, shares how his personal heritage sparked an interest in Viking history and mythology, and h…

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Small Girl, Big Ideas: Getting to know Mafalda, with Samanta Schweblin and Frank Wynne 55:10

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In this episode Adam speaks with translator Frank Wynne and Argentinian writer Samanta Schweblin about the first-ever English edition of Mafalda, the beloved Argentine comic strip by Quino (Archipelago Books). Together, they explore how this precocious, principled six-year-old girl—who challenged everything from soup to capitalism—shaped generation…

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When War Scatters the Church: Lessons from Ukraine - with Sharon Markey 58:09

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In this episode of Theology for the People, Nick Cady talks with Sharon Markey — missionary, pastor’s wife, and author of the forthcoming book Finding Home Again. Sharon shares her family’s story of serving in Ukraine for nearly two decades, planting churches in Kyiv, and how the war suddenly uprooted their lives. We discuss: What it means to be a …

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Why We Need to Think About Heaven More (Not Less) - with Matt McCollough 33:14

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In this episode of Theology for the People, Nick Cady sits down with pastor and author Matt McCullough to discuss his new book Remember Heaven. Building on the themes of his previous book Remember Death, Matt explores how the biblical vision of heaven is meant to shape our lives here and now—not just as a future hope, but as a present motivation fo…

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Commit to Finishing - Steve McCracken 31:08

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We celebrate the completion of a house being built and a race being finished. So, too, God celebrates when we finish the work that He has given us to do and we finish the race that He has marked out for us to run. Starting is important, but finishing is imperative.By davidmccrackenministries

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Being a Part of the Body of Christ - Steve McCracken 38:32

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Just like a natural body is made up of many parts, so too is the body of Christ made up of many parts. Every part is to be connected to the body, contribute to the body, and care for the body. God wants a healthy church and we are called to be a part of it.By davidmccrackenministries

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The Power of Jesus Christ - Sally McCracken 33:06

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The power of Jesus Christ is unlimited! But to know His power is not academic knowledge, it must be experienced in our innermost being. As believers, we can access the power of the cross, the power of His resurrection, the power of salvation, the power of miracles, the power in Jesus name, and the power to be His witnesses. This message was shared …

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Calls May Be Recorded: Lipstick, Loneliness, and Late Capitalism with Katharina Volckmer 41:54

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Katharina Volckmer joins Adam Biles to discuss her biting, bleakly funny second novel, Calls May Be Recorded for Training and Monitoring Purposes. Set in a London call centre, the book follows Jimmie, a disillusioned former actor trapped in a soul-crushing job, a suffocating home life with his immigrant mother, and an alienating body. Volckmer disc…

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Is Physical Fitness a Spiritual Discipline? - A Theology of Exercise: with David Mathis 42:50

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In this episode of Theology for the People, Nick Cady speaks with David Mathis, author of A Little Theology of Exercise: Enjoying Christ in Body and Soul, to explore the spiritual significance of physical health. This conversation looks at the theology of the body, and how caring for our bodies can actually deepen our discipleship, improve our serv…

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The Shape of Survival: Eimear McBride on Love, Art, and the City 1:02:49

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In this textured conversation, author Eimear McBride joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to discuss her latest novel The City Changes Its Face. Set in Camden Town in the 1990s, the book revisits characters from The Lesser Bohemians as they navigate the complexities of love, art, aging, trauma, and parenthood. McBride explores the enduring i…

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Theology of Disability: the Image of God & the Mission of the Church - with Sandra Peoples 41:02

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In this episode, Nick Cady is joined by Sandra Peoples — a disability ministry consultant, author, and pastor's wife — to discuss her new book: Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families Sandra shares from personal experience as both a sister and mother of individuals with disabilities, and…

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Katie Kitamura on Fiction’s Shifting Realities 55:22

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Katie Kitamura joins Adam Biles to discuss her remarkable novel Audition. Centred on a middle-aged actress whose settled life is upended by a young man claiming to be her son, Audition blurs the lines between performance, identity, and narrative certainty. Kitamura reflects on the novel’s dual structure—a “rabbit-duck” ambiguity—and her fascination…

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Gospel Faithfulness & Social Engagement: The Life and Teaching of Francis Grimké - with Dr. Drew Martin 32:57

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In this episode of Theology for the People, Nick talks with Dr. Drew Martin, professor of theology and church history at Covenant Theological Seminary. Drew shares about his pastoral journey, his transition to academia, and why he wrote his new book on Francis Grimké — an influential but often overlooked African American Presbyterian pastor, church…

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Renton Returns, Sick Boy in Love: Irvine Welsh Reimagines His Antiheroes 1:04:03

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In this electric conversation, Irvine Welsh joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to discuss Men in Love, the long-awaited sequel to Trainspotting. Picking up moments after Renton's betrayal, Welsh dives deep into the aftermath—friendship, love, addiction, class, and the cultural hangover of 1980s Thatcherism. The pair explore writing authent…

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The Evangelistic Legacy of Tim Keller - with Matt Smethurst 37:55

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In this episode host Nick Cady talks with Matt Smethurst about his new book Tim Keller on the Christian Life. Matt shares about his ministry journey, why Tim Keller’s legacy is still so valuable for the church today, and what he discovered while sifting through Keller’s sermons, books, and endnotes. They discuss Keller’s approach to contextualizati…

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Resurrecting Promises - David McCracken 18:56

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God says, "Dare to dream again!" Hear David share on how God is resurrecting the promises He has given to us. This message was shared at Activate Church, Hamilton in July 2025.By davidmccrackenministries

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Inside the Story Machine: Natasha Brown on Media, Power, and Fiction 54:48

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In this episode novelist Natasha Brown joins Adam Biles to discuss her daring second book, Universality. The conversation explores the novel’s structural audacity—opening with a fictional long-read article—and its thematic interrogation of class, race, media narratives, and the modern British middle class. Brown dives into her creation of Leni, a p…

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Making Sense of Gertrude Stein, with Francesca Wade 1:05:38

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In this rich conversation, Francesca Wade joins Adam Biles to discuss her biography Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife. Wade explores the complexities of Stein’s life, legacy, and literary innovations, foregrounding Stein’s long-overlooked partner, Alice B. Toklas, as a powerful and persistent force behind the myth. They dive into questions of biography,…

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Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Discipleship in the Digital Age - with Brett McCracken 48:14

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What does it mean to follow Jesus in an age of constant distraction and digital overload? In this episode of Theology for the People, Nick Cady is joined by Brett McCracken — senior editor at The Gospel Coalition and editor of the new book Scrolling Ourselves to Death. Drawing inspiration from Neil Postman’s classic Amusing Ourselves to Death, this…

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Geoff Dyer’s Homework: Family, Class, and Memory 1:03:57

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In this episode, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Geoff Dyer live from Shakespeare and Company about his new memoir, Homework. Dyer reflects on growing up in 1960s Cheltenham, navigating family, class, and the formation of self. With characteristic wit and insight, he paints portraits of his quietly disappointed mother and parsimonious fathe…

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How God's Grace Meets Us at Rock Bottom: Ray Ortlund on Isaiah 57:15 38:02

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In this episode, Nick Cady is joined by pastor and author Ray Ortlund Jr. to talk about how God's grace meets us in our lowest moments. Ray is the president of Renewal Ministries, and the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville. He is an Old Testament scholar, has taught as a professor, and was a contributor to the ESV Study Bible. Drawin…

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Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World 1:05:08

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In this powerful in-store conversation, Rebecca Solnit joins Adam Biles to discuss her new book No Straight Road Takes You There — a rallying call for hope, justice, and the reimagining of our collective future. With wit, clarity, and courage, Solnit explores how stories shape our world — and how changing them can change everything. Drawing on deca…

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Unlocking Scripture: Six Keys for Faithful Bible Interpretation - with Jon Nielson 37:50

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Everyone who reads the Bible engages in interpretation whether they realize it or not - so how do we do it faithfully and well? In this episode, Pastor Jon Nielsen of Christ Presbyterian Church in Wheaton, IL joins to discuss his latest book, Understanding God's Word, the third installment in his Theology Basics series. John shares his background i…

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The Book That Refuses to End: Catherine Lacey on The Möbius Book 53:30

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Podcast, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Catherine Lacey about her daring new work The Möbius Book. Structured as a "Tête-bêche"—two intertwined texts printed back-to-back—the book pairs a memoir chronicling the fallout of a painful breakup with a novella that spirals into the psychological sus…

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Why Epistemology Matters More Than Ever - with Miles DeBenedictis 51:16

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In this episode, Pastor Nick Cady interviews Pastor Miles DiBenedictus of Cross Connection Church in Escondido, California. Miles is a PhD student at Southern Seminary studying AI ethics, and in this discussion, they explore the topic of epistemology: what it is, why it matters, and how it affects everything from how we read the Bible to how we nav…

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Writing the Unspeakable: Neige Sinno on Abuse, Memory, and Language 1:09:14

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of child sexual abuse, rape, trauma, and the failures of the justice system. In this powerful and deeply affecting conversation, Neige Sinno speaks with Adam Biles about her landmark book Sad Tiger, recently published in English in a luminous translation by Natasha Lehrer. A searing litera…

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The Gospel in the Midst of Grief: Lessons from Widowhood - with Susan VandePol 53:16

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Twenty Writers, One Bookshop: The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews, now in paperback 1:18:21

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The Conversion of the Vikings: Finding Bridges to the Gospel for Missionary Encounters 1:08:50

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Small Girl, Big Ideas: Getting to know Mafalda, with Samanta Schweblin and Frank Wynne 55:10

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When War Scatters the Church: Lessons from Ukraine - with Sharon Markey 58:09

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Why We Need to Think About Heaven More (Not Less) - with Matt McCollough 33:14

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Commit to Finishing - Steve McCracken 31:08

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Being a Part of the Body of Christ - Steve McCracken 38:32

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The Power of Jesus Christ - Sally McCracken 33:06

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Calls May Be Recorded: Lipstick, Loneliness, and Late Capitalism with Katharina Volckmer 41:54

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Is Physical Fitness a Spiritual Discipline? - A Theology of Exercise: with David Mathis 42:50

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The Shape of Survival: Eimear McBride on Love, Art, and the City 1:02:49

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Theology of Disability: the Image of God & the Mission of the Church - with Sandra Peoples 41:02

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Katie Kitamura on Fiction’s Shifting Realities 55:22

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Gospel Faithfulness & Social Engagement: The Life and Teaching of Francis Grimké - with Dr. Drew Martin 32:57

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Renton Returns, Sick Boy in Love: Irvine Welsh Reimagines His Antiheroes 1:04:03

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The Evangelistic Legacy of Tim Keller - with Matt Smethurst 37:55

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Resurrecting Promises - David McCracken 18:56

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Inside the Story Machine: Natasha Brown on Media, Power, and Fiction 54:48

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Making Sense of Gertrude Stein, with Francesca Wade 1:05:38

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Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Discipleship in the Digital Age - with Brett McCracken 48:14

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Geoff Dyer’s Homework: Family, Class, and Memory 1:03:57

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How God's Grace Meets Us at Rock Bottom: Ray Ortlund on Isaiah 57:15 38:02

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Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World 1:05:08

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Unlocking Scripture: Six Keys for Faithful Bible Interpretation - with Jon Nielson 37:50

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The Book That Refuses to End: Catherine Lacey on The Möbius Book 53:30

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Why Epistemology Matters More Than Ever - with Miles DeBenedictis 51:16

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Writing the Unspeakable: Neige Sinno on Abuse, Memory, and Language 1:09:14