Groundwork: Biblical Foundations for Life

Mar 06 2025 42 ep. 25 mins 41
Groundwork: Biblical Foundations for Life Podcast artwork

Groundwork is a half-hour conversation that digs deeply into Scripture, the foundation for our lives. Each week, pastors Dave Bast (president of Words of Hope) and Scott Hoezee (director of CEP at Calvin Seminary) cultivate our understanding of God's Word by unpacking the richness of the Bible and applying it with insight to today's world.

  Religion & Spirituality
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Paul's Second Journey: Jesus the Messiah and the Resurrection of the Dead

Mar 06 2025 25 mins  
Paul’s preaching and encouragement recorded in Acts 15-18, provide us with theological clarity for our own efforts to share the gospel and remain faithful to Jesus Christ in all circumstances.

The Jerusalem Council: The Church Resolves Division and Seeks Unity

Feb 27 2025 25 mins  
The Jerusalem Council reached pivotal conclusions that set the pattern for Paul’s subsequent missionary journeys, shaped the church's future, and still guide the church to this day.

Paul's First Journey: The Gospel Spreads and the Church Grows

Feb 20 2025 25 mins  
Be encouraged by the parallels between Paul’s experiences and our modern efforts to partner with the Holy Spirit to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

God's Design for Sex and Relationships

Feb 13 2025 25 mins  
The celebration of intimacy in the Song of Song shows us that God’s design for love and sex is deeply rooted in his own character and filled with self-sacrifice, mutuality, commitment, delight, and respect.

A Beautiful Celebration of Love and Intimacy

Feb 06 2025 25 mins  
The Song of Songs helps us see the truth that love and sex are divine gifts from God and part of his design for us.

Jesus Prays for Us

Jan 30 2025 25 mins  
When we study Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer, we witness the depth of his love for us as he prays for us to experience unity, the Father’s love, and for the world to know God through our lives.

Jesus Prays for His Disciples

Jan 23 2025 25 mins  
Let’s study Jesus' prayer and discuss what it meant for his disciples then, and what it means for us as his disciples today.

When Jesus Prays

Jan 16 2025 25 mins  
Let's unpack the meaning of what Jesus asked the Father for as he began to pray and the implications of his prayer for our own lives.

Repentance, Forgiveness, and Sin's Consequences

Jan 09 2025 25 mins  
God sends his prophet Nathan to confront King David about his sins. As we study their exchange, we witness God’s mercy in action and discover important differences between punishment and consequence in the light of Jesus Christ in the New Testament.

Learning from the Sins of King David

Jan 02 2025 25 mins  
Studying David’s fall from grace, the consequences of his actions, and his journey illuminates our own path toward honesty, repentance, and a life that pleases the Lord.