I appreciate the depth of discussion and how thoroughly the topics are handled. Hosts are great to listen to.

Great hosts and book recommendations!

They have some very interesting conversations on here. I think one perspective that is missing is the outside-Twitter zone - only about 22% of Americans have a Twitter account. There’s a lot of hand wringing here about “hot cultural issues” that could be more useful with some review of available polling data. Public opinion is not nearly what it is made out to be by the hosts and many guests. I think they do themselves and their listeners a disservice by spinning up drama that’s been created by conflict entrepreneurs. I think their conversations would be more interesting if they included references to the SCOPE of problems - many are panicking about issues that have 10% popular support, but the outsized influence of social media commentators is really obscuring that and I think hosts have a responsibility to be clear about it.

I have been worried about Dr. DeYoung’s ongoing association with the gospel coalition for many years. Now his attacks on Doug Wilson, while still have the log of left leaning gospel coalition in his eye, is too much. I am unfollowing. There are much better places recasts options. I hope and pray Dr. Kevin will flee from the pietistic gc folks.

Interesting and in depth conversation with sound guests.

The hosts are wonderful, intelligent men, and the topics are timely. When this podcast began, it spent a lot of time on book talk. I miss that format.

I’ve listened to this podcast several times and Kevin has hosted great guests and the last one with Rosario is exceptional. I highly recommend this podcast to everyone.

This podcast is becoming one of my favorites. It is not the bland, same old, talking points. The episode I just finished with Jon Lauck was wonderful. Kevin seems to know something about everything. What could have been a boring subject was full of interesting information.

The interview podcasts are good, informative, and enjoyable. It’s too bad that the sound quality is horrible. I’m young, have good hearing, and I’m straining to understand it sometimes… Also, I wish the article-reading by the host would be a separate podcast so those episodes wouldn’t clog my podcast feed. If I wanted to listen to a nasal Midwestern voice to read articles, I’d read them aloud myself.

Love this podcast, but the audio quality is not equivalent to the quality of these conversations.

I really enjoy this podcast, which is why I need to point out how horrible the audio quality of this episode was. Dr. Piper and Kevin sound as if the mics are on the other side of the room. The audio levels are so low that sometimes the conversation is unintelligible. These interviews are too good to be produced so poorly. Someone has to put a headset on and check the levels and sound quality before recording. If the audio is being taken from a Zoom or some other format, you really have to use real mics instead of relying on the external mics of the laptop or desk computer. I will continue listening, but wanted someone to know the audio problems. Charles Fortney Bowling Green, KY

An opportunity to have a full length interview with John Piper and the quality of the recording is terrible. Really too bad. It’s very nearly not bearable.

I am a DeYoung fan and very pro-life. However, the segment on the economics of abortion was borderline absurd and academically disingenuous at best. Leave the economic analysis to economists. I assume this was in part in response to the Stephen Dubner Freakonomics analysis years ago. It fell flat and is embarrassing to a gospel believer.

I’m grateful for this podcast. Carson was wonderful. . My son-in-law is a student at RTS and recommended the “Memoirs” book — it was great. Anyone can influence anyone.

I’ve enjoyed this podcast for a while, but the most recent episode with D. A. Carson prompts me to write this. What an amazing way to invest an hour of my time by listening to a brilliant mind like Kevin ask another brilliant mind, Dr. Carson, incredible questions. I wish this interview could have gone on for several hours more. I was challenged & moved & spent money on a D.A. Carson book. Actually, that is the downside to this podcast… I buy a lot of books from the people Kevin interviews. For a free podcast, it’s costing me a lot of money. Nice move Crossway.

The host of the podcast contributes to John Piper’s “Desiring God” blog. ‘Nuff said.

I would like this to stop being recommended for me. I like listening to sermons and learning about how to live a better sanctified life. For some reason that triggered this as a recommended podcast. I do not want nor need to be stirred to greater anger towards american evangelicals.

I look forward to every new release of this podcast. I learn and I smile.

Fun, engaging discussion on both current events and deep theological concepts. This Wesleyan Arminian keeps you near the top of my playlist for reformed perspective on theological topics and to broaden my horizons. Keep it going!

This podcast was more interesting as it gave a midwestern, conservative perspective to theological issues in a discussion format between three friends. Now, it’s basically Kevin just reading various articles he’s written, primarily on political issues. With all due respect, the podcast has gotten boring.

I have really enjoyed these interviews. They are very interesting and informative. I appreciate hearing from Christian scholars in the academic setting. I believe it adds depth and soundness to our understanding of history and our ability to speak intelligently on topics of public interest today. Thank you for doing these interviews.

Thanks for producing such a great podcast of useful information.

Thanks for your bold and clear thinking on the Fall of Roe episode specifically. I love the casual conversation in general, as well as theological discussions, book recommendations…and sports talk! As a B1G girl, I appreciate the much-overlooked Midwest sports discussions! Haters gonna hate. But I also love the updates on your families. As someone who’s much earlier in the process, it’s encouraging to hear what real-life things you are thinking through.

Being from Nebraska, l love the sports talk. Please keep it up, as well as all the other great theological discussion.

As a long time Christian I understand that sin separates me from God both now and in eternity apart from faith in Jesus as my substitute. I understand this Biblical principle as a first principle of the Christian faith. Lately I am thinking this might not be the best initial conversation to have regarding Christianity with those that don’t even know what sin is. I am leaning toward using introductory comment’s that relating to God through Jesus, prayer, and the Bible can help a person be saved from a self focused life and slowly transformed to a God focused life. In the short run, during this life, life is largely about being saved from yourself. Am I off-base?

Great show, but please, please, please stop an interview when you do not have a proper audio recording. McCray’s phone was in and out the entire time. Interviewer has to step in here and rectify the situation.

I always enjoy hearing discussions about books, God, and Truth, but this podcast would be an order of magnitude better if there were more viewpoint diversity. Nothing wrong with being reformed, but it would be nice to hear from other kinds of Christians. The church, and modern culture for that matter, deeply needs more charitable conversations between people who disagree, and less insulation of ideas. Regardless, I appreciate everything the hosts have to say, and I always enjoy when there’s a guest on the show.

I came in to this podcast with a pretty firm skepticism of TGC. I’ve heard secondhand that they have gone full woke, but listening to the discussions, specifically from Collin in “Team Compassion vs Team Courage” has really assuaged my concerns. Sorry guys for believing the worst about you without looking into it myself. Thanks for putting Scripture above political leanings

I randomly found this show and have loved every episode I’ve listened to. Each review has encouraged me along with the discussion either with the authors or amongst the hosts. I greatly recommend this podcast if you enjoy reading and are constantly looking for new reads

Makes me happy. Helps me think. Thanks gents.

This is a talk show. Observations & opinions are shared from a sound theological Christian worldview. There is joking, discussion, differences of opinion & philosophical discussions. The book discussions & author interviews are very well done. The light hearted joking etc is fun & tastefully & respectfully done. Thank you Kevin, Justin & Collin. Glorify God, praise him forever & read a good book everyone!

Love the show and the fact that these three are genuinely good friends. “I love inside jokes. I hope to be a part of one someday.” - Michael Scott

This podcast features three Christian leaders who are smart, very well read, gracious, and thoughtful, who approach subjects with a broad biblical worldview. The banter is fun, but you may have to put up with some sports talk!

Very interesting and thought provoking!

I am an Asian American in CA. I enjoyed the podcasts on Tim Keller, Steve Nichols, on Issues confronting America from Christian’s viewpoint. I would appreciate questions and issues and examples broaden to include other cultures. For I will recommend this due to my bro’s and sisters in Asia and China. I believe the Christians in that part of the world are more aware of issues in Usa that vice versa. Thanks keep it up.

I deeply appreciate the sanctified sanity of this podcast and of the men that facilitate it. Their presentation of differing viewpoints is always charitable, eschewing an us-versus-them, and/or alarmist approach. No less do I appreciate their pastoral bent. It is obvious by the way they talk about and frame important issues that they have the average person in the pews in mind and their growth in Christ. This brings a God-centeredness and rootedness to everything. I would gladly be pastored by these men. Sadly this is not something I can say about other pastors that host popular podcasts. Lastly, as an academic myself, I appreciate the role that reading and books play in this podcast. The emphasis upon reading and continuing to learn is vital for the growth and sanctification of our congregations. Listening to this podcast makes me feel like I’m chatting with good friends. Thanks, brothers, for ministering to people like me I’m this way.

I thought I would be encouraged and refreshed about the beauty of America, our traditions, heritage, and what our flag means, but this man did not. He stumbled his way through the first 5 minutes vaguely hinting about bad white males, and seemed to be okay with ppl kneeling for our national anthem. He also seemed to be promoting certain “political institutions” and pushing to “find your own identity” amongst other identities… Looks like he has crumbled and fallen in with the rest of our society and has gone woke. We don’t need another Christian telling us over and over why America is now a “bad” place. The unbelievers, Democrats, and our culture do that enough. Where are our REAL Christian men that fight against wokeness, CRT and social justice? All men are created equal under Christ. ALL men. That’s all that needs to be stated. We all have fallen short and sinned in our past, but we are not guilty of what our forefathers have done. No backbone at all. 0 stars for this podcast. Never recommending this to anyone ever again. Go listen to The Sword and the Trowel or CrossPolitic instead.

I listened to several LBE podcasts in a row driving across several states on a road trip this weekend. This podcast is entertaining, inspires me to read more and made me think about new things. Keep it up, guys!

Every time I listen to the podcast, I feel like an anonymous guest listening to an interesting conversation among three great friends who rich theological trainings and ministry experiences in various context. What a blessing! Thank you for sharing your insights with us. May God continue to do great work through this unique ministry

Thoroughly enjoy this podcast. Respect all 3 of these godly men and the work they do literally on a daily basis. Episode Recommendation: top lists of your favorite books of all time. Difficult to narrow down, but can only imagine the lists.

Sound and careful theology applied to many contemporary concerns in a serious and thoughtful manner, with the occasional flash of humor thrown in! I only wish this could be a daily podcast!

This show makes me think, and it also makes me laugh sometimes. If you’re looking for sound theology in regards to culture, books, or current issues, this is a good one.

I have been listening to these podcasts on my hikes. They are enlightening, funny and thought provoking. I have enjoyed them immensely. I highly recommend Life and Books and Everything.

I love book recommendations...so that was my initial reason for subscribing. Turns out it’s more than that! Great content, different perspectives and helpful resources are presented. With the overload of information in our world, Kevin, Justin and Collin provide godly insight into navigating cultural issues. And their conversations are just fun!

You’ll come away with at least one valuable insight. They’re wise, thoughtful, and very well read. Well done.

It may seem odd that I’m a 25 year old female listening to three middle aged(ish) men talk about books, sports, important cultural topics, the essence of Christianity, etc. But I love this podcast! DeYoung, Hansen, and Taylor are witty and entertaining, honest and humble, intelligent and thoughtful, encouraging and enlightening...and their friendship and personal walk with the Lord shines through their dialogue. I highly recommend listening for book lovers and conversationalists of any sort!

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Kevin, Justin and Collin are great voices to eavesdrop on. They each bring great discussions and questions to authors they interview on the show. It’s like listening in on a conversation at a coffee shop.

Love the conversations between the guys, they seem to know and respect each other quite a bit. When they go over politics they are level-headed. They have good interviews on books and talk about books that have impacted them. This is a good place for getting some ideas about what book to read next.

The conversations are refreshing and informative. The book discussions and recommendations are helpful.