
Scott Christensen- What about Evil? A Defense of God’s Sovereign Glory
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show Dave and Scott Christensen discuss the character of God and the problem of evil, helping people in our local churches process the problem of evil, and how it finds it’s answer in Jesus, along with his book, What about Evil? A...
Guy Waters- For the Mouth of the Lord Has Spoken: The Doctrine of Scripture
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show Dave and Guy Waters discuss the importance of having a sound understanding of the doctrine of Scripture to the Christian life and ministry, how to respond to the idea the Bible is full of errors, along with his book, For the...
Reading and Studying the Bible in 2021
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show Dave discusses biblical contradictions and trusting the Bible, the difference between wrestling with the Bible from belief versus unbelief, and gives some tips on reading and studying the Bible. What you’ll hear in this episode...
End of 2020 Report from Dave Jenkins
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave shares about what the Lord did in and through the ministry of Servants of Grace, his top ten interviews and books of the year, along with what to expect from our ministry in 2021. What you’ll hear in this episode Top Ten...
Donald McKim– Everyday Prayer with the Reformers
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Donald McKim discuss how the Reformers' writings on prayer can impact our lives, the importance of praying the Word, the Psalms, and developing our prayer lives, along with his book, Everyday Prayer with the Reformers...
Donald McKim- Everyday Prayer with John Calvin
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Donald McKim discuss John Calvin’s teaching on prayer and how it can help and deepen their prayer lives whether they struggle with it or not, the role of Scripture in our prayer lives, along with his book, Everyday...
Leland Ryken– 40 Favorite Hymns on the Christian Life: A Closer Look at Their Spiritual and Poetic Meaning
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Dr. Leland Ryken discuss reading the great hymns as devotional reading, why Christians should read hymns as poems in addition to singing them, along with his book, 40 Favorite Hymns on the Christian Life: A Closer Look...
Christina Fox- A Holy Fear: Trading Lesser Fears for the Fear of the Lord
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Christina Fox discuss why waiting on the Lord helps Christians grow in grace, facing our fears with the promises of God, along with her book, A Holy Fear: Trading Lesser Fears for the Fear of the Lord (Reformation...
Carl Trueman– The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Dr. Carl Trueman discuss how Christians should speak to the growing tide of LGBTQ, transgenderism, the social acceptance of pornography, and how Obergefell versus Hodges revealed changes in our culture, along with his...
Joel Beeke- Reformed Systematic Theology: Volume 2: Man and Christ
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Dr. Joel Beeke discuss the image of God, responding to attacks on gender and penal substitutionary atonement, the High Priestly ministry of Jesus, and suffering along with his book with Paul Smalley, Reformed Systematic...
Drew Hunter—Unfolding Grace Study Guide: A Guided Study Through the Bible
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Drew Hunter discuss the importance of daily Bible reading and the benefits of doing so, advice for those...
Dustin Benge– The American Puritans
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Dustin Benge discuss the contribution the American Puritans made to the American church, what writers can learn from the American Puritans to help them grow as writers, and advice to ministry leaders navigate challenges...
Hayley Satrom- Forgiveness Reflecting God’s Mercy
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Hayley Satrom discuss meditating on the love of God in Christ, overlooking offenses, strategies for assessing our hearts before the Lord, handling conflict and forgiveness, along with her devotional, Forgiveness...
William Osborne- Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and William Osborne discuss the prosperity gospel and divine blessing, tips to reading the Old Testament, how divine blessing affects our understanding of the end times, along with his book, Divine Blessing and the Fullness...
Lauren Whitman- A Painful Past Healing and Moving Forward
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Laura Whitman discuss how lament helps Christians address the hurts of the past with hope in the Lord, responding to painful memories when they come up, how the local church and hurting people, along with her...
Alisa Childers- Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Alisa Childers discuss some of the markers of progressive Christianity and what to watch out for, the importance of reading the Bible to avoid error, and our convictions about the Bible, her process of deconstruction...
Joel Beeke- Pastors and Their Critics A Guide to Coping with Criticism in the Ministry
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Dr. Joel Beeke discuss some of the best ways to respond to and deal with criticism in ministry, the role friends play in helping ministry leaders process criticism in ministry, using the Pauline sandwich model when...
Bob Kellemen- Gospel-Centered Family Counseling
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Bob Kellemen discuss how biblical counselors can equip and empower parents with grace and truth, how our personal time with the Lord impacts our interactions with others, along with his new book, Gospel-Centered Family...
Bob Kellemen- Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Bob Kellemen discuss strategies to help biblical counselors do marriage counseling well, trust and friendship in marriage, along with his new book, Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling: An Equipping Guide for Pastors...
Mark Talbot- When the Stars Disappear: Help and Hope from Stories of Suffering in Scripture Volume 1
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Mark Talbot discuss what it means to suffer profoundly and the purpose of suffering, the best way to help a friend who is suffering, what we can learn from the Psalms of lament, along with his book, When the Stars...
Roy M. Paul– Jonathan Edwards and the Stockbridge Mohican Indians: His Mission and Sermons
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Roy Paul discuss the themes of Jonathan Edwards preaching to the Mohican Indians, the role of the Stockbridge Bible in his mission to the Mohicans, and the influence he has on evangelicalism today, along with his book,...
Steve Hoppe– Marriage Conflict Talking As Teammates
On today’s Equipping You in Grace episode, Dave and Steve Hoppe talk about the importance of open and honest communication in marriage, friendship in marriage, some of the best ways to resolve conflict in marriage, along with his devotional, Marriage Conflict Talking...
Esther Smith- Chronic Pain Walking by Faith
On today’s Equipping You in Grace episode, Dave and Esther Smith talk about help for family members and friends to walk alongside those with chronic illness, lessons on weakness, friendship and care, and the sufficiency of Christ, and waiting on the Lord, along with...
Bennett W. Rogers- Simplicity in Preaching
On today’s Equipping You in Grace episode, Dave and Ben Rogers talk about J.C. Ryle crucified style of preaching, what simplicity in preparing and delivering sermons look like, and what it looks like to preach in a direct style, along with his book, Simplicity in...
Crawford Gribben- An Introduction to John Owen: A Christian Vision for Every Stage of Life
On today’s Equipping You in Grace episode, Dave and Crawford Gribben talk about advice John Owen has for Christians facing crisis, his teaching on indwelling sin and mortification, and why Christians should care about Owen today, along with his book, An Introduction...
Robert David Smart- Waging War In An Age of Doubt: A Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Practical Approach to Spiritual Warfare for Today
On today’s Equipping You in Grace Dave and Robert Smart talk about the relationship between union with Christ and spiritual warfare, extinguishing the arrows aimed at discouraging and distracting Christians from their identity in Christ, along with his book, Waging...
David Herbert–Defending Jesus’ Crucifixion against Islamic Revision of Christian History
On today’s Equipping You in Grace Dave and David Herbert talk about the importance of reading and studying Scripture and church history to respond to claims of those who deny the person and work of Jesus, how Christians should respond to the revisionist history of...
Owen Strachan- What Does the Bible Teach About Homosexuality and Transgenderism?
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Owen Strachan discuss how parents can help children navigate the challenges of transgenderism, what it looks like practically to leave behind the snare of homosexuality, advice for pastors and Bible teachers on...
Gavin Peacock- What Does the Bible Teach About Lust? A Short Book on Desire
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Gavin Peacock discuss the most significant issues facing men and women on lust, counseling people biblically on the subject of desire and lust and handling the tough counseling cases related to pornography, what...
Brian Hedges– Thriving in Grace: Twelve Ways the Puritans Fuel Spiritual Growth
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Brian Hedges discuss how the Puritans can help them understand Christian liberty, provide practical strategies to help Christians grow in their prayer lives, face suffering, and to fight against the world, the flesh,...
Glenna Marshall– Everyday Faithfulness: The Beauty of Ordinary Perseverance in a Demanding World
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Glenna Marshall provide advice and encouragement to those struggling with assurance, and discuss issues related to waiting on the Lord, facing doubt, and the gospel, along with her book, Everyday Faithfulness: The...
Andreas Kostenberger- The Jesus of the Gospels: An Introduction
On today’s Equipping You in Grace, Dave and Dr. Andreas Kostenberger discuss strategies to read the Gospels, how the Gospels use the Old Testament and how this helps Christians read the Gospel rightly, along with advice for preaching and teaching the Gospels, along...
Megan Hill- A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show Dave and Megan Hill talk about what loving the local church looks like, walking alongside hurting people, using our gifts in the local church, along with her book, A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church (Crossway,...
G.K. Beale—The Story Retold- A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show Dave talks with G.K. Beale about how Genesis 1-3 forms the basic elements of the script of Scripture, advice for reading and teaching through the book of Revelation, along with his book with Dr. Gladd, The Story Retold- A...
Jeff and Sarah Walton- Together Through the Storms: Biblical Encouragements for Your Marriage When Life Hurts
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show Dave talks with Jeff and Sarah Walton about strategies in communicating with your spouse, building friendship and trust in a marriage, along with their excellent new book, Together Through the Storms: Biblical Encouragements for...
Gavin Ortlund- Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Gavin Ortlund discuss why all communication is theological, what it looks like to have a theological backbone, engaging in theological maturity and triage with love and wisdom, Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The...
Christopher Ash- Psalms for You
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show Dave and Christopher Ash discuss how the Psalms help Christians face challenging situations, learn to lament, express our emotions appropriately, and to see and know Christ better, along with his book, Psalms for You (The Good...
Nancy Guthrie- Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus
On today’s Equipping You in Grace Dave and Nancy Guthrie talk about union with Christ, the means of grace, getting specific in our repentance, and the beauty of Jesus, along with her latest book, Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus (Crossway, 2020). What...
Paul Tautges- Ministering to and Walking Alongside the Hurting
On today’s Equipping You in Grace Dave and Paul talk about how to walk alongside those who are hurting and grieving, the importance of praying the Psalms, along with his book, A Small Book for the Hurting Heart Meditations on Loss, Grief, and Healing (New Growth...
Christine Chappell- Help! My Teen is Depressed
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Christine Chappell discuss how to walk with a teenager through depression, how the local church can help teenagers who are depressed and minister to them, along with her mini-book, Help! My Teen is Depressed (Shepherd...
Matthew Barrett- Canon, Covenant, and Christology Rethinking Jesus And The Scriptures Of Israel
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Dr. Matthew Barrett discuss Scriptural authority and biblical Trinitarian Christology, help in reading the Gospels of Matthew and John, and why Jesus’ authoritative interpretation is the key to understanding how the...
Tim Patrick– The Whole Counsel of God: Why and How to Preach the Entire Bible
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Tim Patrick talk about the problem of biblical illiteracy and expository preaching, how expository sermons help congregants grow in their handling of the Word, along with his book, The Whole Counsel of God: Why and How...
Jen Oshman- Enough about Me: Find Lasting Joy in the Age of Self
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Jen Oshman talk about helpful conduits to grow in grace, finding our identity in Christ while writing and ministering to others, what gospel-centered joy is and how it helps Christians, along with her book, Enough about...
Robert Letham- The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship, Revised and Expanded
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Dr. Robert Letham talk about how the Trinity helps revitalize the life of the Church, and it’s witness in the world, how prayer, worship, and communion with God are Trinitarian, along with his book, The Holy Trinity: In...
Mark Chanski- Encouragement Adrenaline for the Soul
On today’s Equipping You in Grace Show Dave and Mark Chanski talk about the importance of encouragement in Christian friendship, the gospel as ultimate encouragement, along with his book, Encouragement Adrenaline for the Soul (RHB, 2019). What you’ll hear in this...
Tim Shorey- Respect the Image: Reflecting Human Worth in How We Listen and Talk
On today’s Equipping You in Grace Show Dave and Tim Shorey talk about the importance of open, honest, truthful communication, strategies to pursue peace with God and others, along with his book, Respect the Image: Reflecting Human Worth in How We Listen and Talk...
A. Craig Troxel- Orienting Your Mind, Desires, and Will toward Christ
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and A. Craig Troxel talk about what it means to guard our hearts, learning to ask good questions and do life with other Christians, along with his book, With All Your Heart: Orienting Your Mind, Desires, and Will toward...
Gene Edward Veith- Post-Christian: A Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Gene Veith talk about the consequence of the pro-choice view on freedom, biblical morality, and responding to the claims of science with the Word of God, along with his book, Post-Christian: A Guide to Contemporary...
Owen Strachan– Reenchanting Humanity: A Theology of Mankind
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Owen Strachan talk about helping Christian parents and pastors help children and Christians develop a biblical worldview, what mature Christian conversations look like, along with his new book, Reenchanting Humanity: A...
Tim Chester- Truth We Can Touch: How Baptism and Communion Shape Our Lives
On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Tim Chester talk about the purpose and nature of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, how Christian’s shared stories give them identity and shape the way they live, along with his new book, Truth We Can Touch: How Baptism and...