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The Carson Center Podcast

The Gospel Coalition, Don Carson

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 72

The Carson Center Podcast provides listeners weekly access to curated sermons and lectures from The Carson Center. This season features lectures from TGC's co-founder and the Center's namesake, D. A. Carson. Each lecture contains rich biblical and theological insights gleaned from Carson's fifty years of faithful service as a New Testament professor and theologian.

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10/06/2026
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10/11/2025
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03/09/2025
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02/09/2025
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Historical Context and Lessons from Laodicea: Principles in Biblical Interpretation

Episode 16

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 • Duration 37:22

Don Carson focuses on Jesus's message to the church in Laodicea and the parable of the 10 virgins in order to illustrate the importance of understanding biblical texts within their historical and cultural context.

Carson teaches:

How Jesus uses Laodicea's economic symbols to critique spiritual lukewarmness
How the contextual reading of Scripture is an essential precursor to careful biblical exegesis
The symbolism behind Jesus’s foot-washing and what it means for us today

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First Principles for Rightly Handling God's Word

Episode 15

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 • Duration 46:00

Every Christian wants to know how to read their Bible well. Don Carson provides foundational principles for rightly handling God's Word and addresses challenges that may arise in biblical interpretation.

He teaches:

Principles of biblical interpretation that emphasize understanding cultural context
The importance of using the whole Bible to interpret difficult passages
The role of the original languages in understanding the Scriptures
How prayer shapes our study of the Bible
How to handle difficulties, using examples about baptism and the kingdom of God

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Christian Obedience, Love, and Perseverance: 1 John 2:3-27

Episode 6

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 • Duration 01:06:10

Don Carson teaches on the importance of obedience to God and his Word as a true demonstration of knowing him, as emphasized in 1 John 2:3–27. Central to the Christian life is having and displaying a genuine love for others, which Carson highlights as a key indicator of living in the light of Christ. He contrasts those who merely talk about faith with those who act on it and discusses the dangers of worldliness versus godliness.

Carson also explores the cultural differences in expressing faith through his observations of diverse groups at Cambridge. He addresses the concept of antichrists and the end times in 1 John 2, urging believers to persevere in their faith and remember their hope in Christ.

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Maintain Gospel Centrality: 1 John 1:1-2:2

Episode 5

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 • Duration 01:00:02

In this lecture on 1 John, Don Carson calls Christians to maintain gospel centrality, cautioning against an excessive focus on peripheral issues. He explores the details of John's letter, emphasizing our need for salvation through Christ, walking in the light of his righteousness, and demonstrating genuine love for others as evidence of true faith. Carson also teaches on confession, repentance, and how we’re forgiven and reconciled to God through Christ's sacrifice.

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God’s Goodness in Suffering

Episode 4

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 • Duration 49:34

Don Carson teaches on James 1:12–25, reminding believers to persevere amid suffering and temptation, looking to God's promises, goodness, and sovereignty to anchor them. Though trials can become temptations to sin, God doesn't tempt his people; he tests them to strengthen their faith and obedience. Carson highlights the importance of abiding in God's Word for spiritual growth and freedom, and he encourages Christians to count trials as joy because they lead to deeper spiritual maturity and faith in Christ.

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God’s Providence in Suffering

Episode 3

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 • Duration 01:06:13

Focusing on God's providence in our suffering, Don Carson explains that suffering can be divine discipline but is not always directly related to personal sin, as shown in John 9:1–7 and 1 Corinthians 11:29. God's strength is perfected in human weakness, illustrated by Paul's experience with the thorn in his flesh. Carson delves into the theological concepts of propitiation and expiation, explaining how Christ's sacrifice on the cross embodies God's justice and love, ultimately calling Christians to take up their crosses and follow him, even in the face of suffering and persecution.

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Innocent Suffering

Episode 2

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 • Duration 56:54

Don Carson reflects on Job's righteousness and the mystery of suffering, encouraging his audience to trust in God's sovereignty and justice in the face of trials. He discusses Job's initial silent suffering, his eventual repentance, and the theological debates surrounding God's goodness amid suffering. Carson concludes by highlighting the biblical tension between God's sovereignty and human responsibility and how God purposes suffering for our good and his glory.

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Why Suffering Is Inevitable

Episode 1

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 • Duration 01:06:24

Don Carson outlines six theological pillars for a biblical understanding of suffering.

Looking into the philosophical problem of suffering, he references David Hume's skepticism about God's goodness in light of pervasive hardship, and he challenges his audience to consider how to reconcile the existence of a loving, omnipotent God with the reality of suffering.

A faith that remains steadfast despite life's trials requires a deep trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, which can sustain believers through the deepest valleys of suffering.

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Who Is the Faithful and Wise Servant? (Matthew 24:45–25:46)

Episode 14

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 01:15:36

What does it mean to be a faithful and wise servant in God's kingdom? In his lecture on the Olivet Discourse, Don Carson delves into Matthew 24:45–25:46, illustrating how faithfulness and wise stewardship of our God-given talents lead to greater responsibility and joy. He contrasts this with the fate of wicked servants, who will face punishment. Carson highlights the importance of being prepared and using God's gifts wisely as we await Christ's return, living faithfully in the present.

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How Scripture Describes Jesus’s Victory and Reign (Matthew 24:29–44)

Episode 13

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 • Duration 41:53

Don Carson continues his lecture on the Olivet Discourse from Matthew 24:29–44, focusing on Jesus's return as the culmination of his reign, which began with his birth and continues through his resurrection and ascension. Drawing from Daniel 7:13–14, Carson highlights the eschatological significance of Jesus's victory over Satan and the signs preceding his return. Given the suddenness and unpredictability of Christ's return, believers must remain vigilant and balanced in their understanding of the second coming.

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