Welcome to “Straight to the Heart,” a podcast from New Growth Press hosted by Rush Witt. Each episode includes thought-provoking conversations with leading Christian writers and thinkers. We hear who they are, what they believe, how they approach their work and ministry, and the moments and people who have changed their lives. In "Straight to the Heart," we go beyond the books to connect with the remarkable people behind them.
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Welcome to “Straight to the Heart,” a podcast from New Growth Press hosted by Rush Witt. Each episode includes thought-provoking conversations with leading Christian writers and thinkers. We hear who they are, what they believe, how they approach their work and ministry, and the moments and people who have changed their lives. In "Straight to the Heart," we go beyond the books to connect with the remarkable people behind them.
Learn more about the podcast here [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/].
In this episode of Straight to the Heart [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/], our host Rush Witt [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/author/rush-witt/], enjoys a conversation with pastor, author, and blogger, Tim Challies [https://www.challies.com/]. They talk about Tim's prolific work, his family, and the death of his son Nick, which Tim discusses in his book, Seasons of Sorrow [https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Sorrow-Pain-Loss-Comfort/dp/0310136733]. Tim's faith and hope in God shine as a comfort and example to all of us.
TIM CHALLIES ONLINE
Website [https://www.challies.com/]
Instagram [https://instagram.com/challies]
Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/challies]
Twitter/X [https://twitter.com/challies]
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God [https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Sorrow-Pain-Loss-Comfort/dp/0310136733]
Someone I Know Is Grieving [https://newgrowthpress.com/christian-books/biblical-counseling-books/someone-i-know-is-grieving-responding-with-humility-and-compassion/] by Edward T. Welch
A Small Book for the Hurting Heart [https://newgrowthpress.com/christian-books/devotionals-books/a-small-book-for-the-hurting-heart-meditations-on-loss-grief-and-healing/] by Paul Tautges
Learn more about the podcast here [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/].
Timestamps:
1:35 - Intro
3:10 - Worship Around the World
7:30 - Tim Challies and Church Life
9:20 - Trusting God in The Death of Nick Challies
22:20 - How Seasons of Sorrow Helped Tim Challies Grieve and Hope in Christ
29:25 - How the Challies Family Stays Strong In Hope
33:00 - Tim Challies' Broader Life and Interests
37:55 - Farewell
Straight to the Heart
Welcome to “Straight to the Heart,” a podcast from New Growth Press hosted by Rush Witt. Each episode includes thought-provoking conversations with leading Christian writers and thinkers. We hear who they are, what they believe, how they approach their work and ministry, and the moments and people who have changed their lives. In "Straight to the Heart," we go beyond the books to connect with the remarkable people behind them.
Learn more about the podcast here [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/].