The Connecting Podcast with Paul Tripp

052. A New Season 03.07.2026 20min

Today marks the beginning of a brand-new season of The Connecting Podcast. We've refreshed the format to bring you shorter, weekly conversations between Paul and Shelby Abbott. Each Friday, you'll hear a new 20-minute episode designed to help you connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.If you haven't already, be sure to follow this podcast so you never miss a new episode.To kick off this new season, Paul and Shelby will spend the coming weeks exploring The Sermon on the Mount and what it means to live faithfully as a Christian in a world gone crazy. Our prayer is that these conversations will encourage, equip, convict, and comfort you as Paul connects the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.

051. The Blessings and Danger of Anger (Part 2) 07.02.2026 1h 52min

In today’s episode, Paul and Shelby Abbott continue their conversation on The Blessings and Danger of Anger — Part Two. If you missed Part One, you can find it in Episode 50 of The Connecting Podcast.This will be the final episode of this version of The Connecting Podcast for a little while—but don’t worry. We’ll be back in a few months with a new format and more conversations to come. In the meantime, we encourage you to explore the archives and catch up on any of the previous 50 episodes you may have missed, featuring Paul with special guests or with Shelby discussing topics like grace, faith, and evangelism.Visit PaulTripp.com/Connecting to listen to all 50 episodes of The Connecting Podcast.

050. The Blessings and Danger of Anger (Part 1) 03.01.2026 1h 55min

When was the last time you got angry? Why did you get angry? Who were you angry with? What was the fruit of that anger?We experience anger every day, but not all anger is wrong—and not all anger should be resisted. In this Connecting Podcast, Paul and Shelby Abbott begin an extended conversation on the blessings and dangers of anger.Anger, while not listed as a fruit of the Spirit, can be a righteous, God-honoring response. Our God is filled with holy anger, and as his image-bearers, we are called to reflect his character.That means we have the capacity for godly anger, and there are real blessings that can come with it. But sin has corrupted our hearts, giving us an equally real capacity to twist something good into something destructive. What begins as righteous anger can quickly become selfish and harmful.The Bible is shockingly honest about anger, and Paul and Shelby are here to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to our everyday lives as they explore both the blessings and the dangers of anger.

049. What Even is Faith? (Part 4) 06.12.2025 1h 53min

Over the past few months, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott have been unpacking one of the most essential realities of the Christian life: faith. Not vague optimism. Not blind hope. But a God-given way of living that reshapes everything.In this fourth and final episode of What Even Is Faith?, Paul and Shelby bring the series to a close by exploring how real faith grows in the struggles and joys of everyday life.For more episodes of The Connecting Podcast visit PaulTripp.com/Connecting

048. What Even is Faith? (Part 3) 01.11.2025 1h 56min

Faith isn’t just a belief. It’s a way of seeing, living, and trusting God in every circumstance. That’s what Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott have been exploring in their ongoing series on The Connecting Podcast: What Even Is Faith?In part three, they dig even deeper into what it looks like to live out authentic faith in everyday life.

047. What Even is Faith? (Part 2) 04.10.2025 1h 59min

“The righteous shall live by faith.”This foundational verse from Habakkuk 2:4—echoed again in Romans, Galatians, and Hebrews—calls us to consider what true faith really means. That’s why Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott are sitting down for a four-part series exploring the question: What even is faith?Today’s episode is part two of that conversation on The Connecting Podcast.

046. What Even is Faith? (Part 1) 06.09.2025 1h 28min

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1).But what exactly is faith? And what does it look like to live by faith—not just in the big, dramatic moments of life, but in the ten thousand small, ordinary moments that fill every day?That’s the focus of this episode of The Connecting Podcast, the first in a multi-part series where Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott dive deep on the subject of faith.

045. Everyday Evangelism (Part 4) 02.08.2025 1h 58min

Over the past few episodes of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott have been exploring what it means to live as everyday evangelists—ordinary people sharing an extraordinary gospel in everyday moments.In this fourth and final episode, they wrap up their conversation on evangelism by offering practical tools and biblical encouragement to help you boldly share your faith wherever God has placed you.Whether you're new to faith or a seasoned believer, we all need fresh courage and clarity in this vital calling.

044. Everyday Evangelism (Part 3) 05.07.2025 1h 53min

Over the past few episodes of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott have been exploring what it looks like to live as an everyday evangelist, someone who naturally and intentionally shares the hope of the gospel in the rhythms of daily life.In this third installment, Paul and Shelby dive even deeper into the heart of evangelism, offering fresh encouragement and practical insight for reaching the people God has placed around you.Whether you’ve been sharing your faith for years or you’re just beginning to step out in this area, our prayer is that this ongoing series equips you with gospel courage and compassion for everyday conversations.

043. Everyday Evangelism (Part 2) 07.06.2025 1h 54min

On the last episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott began a conversation about what it means to be an Everyday Evangelist—a passionate follower of Jesus who shares the gospel in the ordinary moments of life with friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.In today’s episode, Paul and Shelby continue that conversation, offering practical encouragement to help you connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life, specifically for those who don’t yet know Him.It’s our prayer that this multi-part series will inspire and equip you to boldly share the Good News right where God has placed you.

042. Everyday Evangelism (Part 1) 03.05.2025 1h 57min

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:14–16).What does it look like to live as light in your neighborhood, shining the bright truth of Jesus to those living in darkness? In this new episode of The Connecting Podcast, Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott begin a conversation about evangelism and how we can share the Good News with our non-believing friends, neighbors, family, and coworkers.

039. Steve Sarkisian 07.02.2025 2h 2min

If you have been blessed by anything that Paul Tripp and Paul Tripp Ministries has produced over the last two decades, it's largely because of the sacrifice of one man: Steve Sarkisian.In the early 2000s, Steve's marriage was on the brink of divorce, and God used Paul during his days as a biblical counselor to restore Steve's relationship with Gail. Afterward, Steve walked away from tens of millions of dollars in personal fortune, sold his Rolls Royce, and helped co-found Paul Tripp Ministries in 2006.This month's guest on The Connecting Podcast is our very own co-founder and vice-president of Paul Tripp Ministries. You'll be blessed and encouraged by his story of redemption!

038. Ben Fallon 10.01.2025 2h 6min

This month's guest is one of our own, Ben Fallon, who serves as the Executive Director of Paul Tripp Ministries.Paul Tripp Ministries is a nonprofit organization, and we have a team of 12 who creatively and administratively support Paul. Our staff creates gospel resources that connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life and distribute them around the world to several million people every year.In this episode, you'll get to hear part of the origin story of how Paul Tripp Ministries has grown into the organization that it is today.

037. Andres Garza 13.12.2024 2h 2min

Support the global reach of Paul Tripp Ministries: PaulTripp.com/Translate.Support the mission of Paul Tripp Ministries by making a tax-deductible donation before the year ends:Donate Online: PaulTripp.com/GiveMail a check: 21 N. Main Street, Ste 8, Coopersburg, PA 18036Stock Gift Information: Wells Fargo, Account #7533-1848, DTC 0141IRA Gift Information: EIN 83-0461061-The Spanish-speaking church is exploding, with nearly half a billion Christians. Will the Church, particularly in Latin America, be able to keep up and disciple the next generation of believers?This is the goal of City to City Latin America, a church-planting network founded by the late Tim Keller. Our Connecting Podcast guest for this month is Andres Garza, the regional director of City to City Latin America.In May of 2025, Paul Tripp will be traveling to Santiago, Chile, to teach hundreds of pastors and church leaders from all over Latin America, equipping them to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life for their churches and congregations.We're excited to partner with Andres and City to City Latin America to bring the practical, everyday gospel message to the Spanish-speaking church. We hope you enjoy this conversation about how God is at work in Latin America!

036. Tim Challies 11.10.2024 1h 50min

In this month’s episode of The Connecting Podcast, we welcome Pastor Tim Challies. Tim is a pastor, noted speaker, author, and a pioneer in the Christian blogosphere. Tens of thousands of people visit Challies.com each day, making it one of the most widely read and recognized Christian blogs in the world. Tim is the author of several books, including his most recent book, Epic: An Around-the-World Journey through Christian History. Be prepared to be encouraged, challenged, and enlightened in this episode of The Connecting Podcast.

035. Alasdair Groves 13.09.2024 2h 5min

Joy. Sadness. Anger. Fear. Disgust.No, Paul isn’t interviewing the animators of a popular cartoon movie about emotions, but he is discussing emotions with biblical counselor Alasdair Groves in this month's episode of The Connecting Podcast.Emotions are complex, and the Bible teaches that they are an indispensable part of what makes us human. So get ready to explore, untangle, and engage with how God designed emotions for our good.

034. Matt Martens 09.08.2024 1h 58min

"When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers" (Proverbs 21:15). But what if the justice system is unjust?This month, attorney Matthew Martens joins us on the Connecting Podcast. He has both prosecuted and defended accused murderers, served a US Supreme Court Justice, and worked for the President Bush Administration.In his 25+ year career, he is one of a few attorneys who has won cases in all four areas of law: civil plaintiff, civil defendant, criminal prosecution, and criminal defendant.Let's discover what the Bible has to say about justice, and Matt's new book, Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal.

033. Jackie and Jonny Gibson 12.07.2024 2h 2min

How does the gospel comfort us during the most painful experiences of life?Jackie and Jonny Gibson experienced crushing grief with the death and stillbirth of their child at 39 weeks. They have written two books—one for mothers and one for kids—to help the Church process this devastating form of loss while holding on to the comfort of Christ.Jackie is from Australia, and Jonny is from Northern Ireland. I know you'll be blessed by this gospel conversation on this month's Connecting Podcast!

032. Drew Dyck 14.06.2024 2h 24min

Becoming like Christ is a process, not an event. While we may only remember three or four dramatic life moments, grace transforms us in the 10,000 little moments of everyday life.So when Drew Dyck wrote his book, Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything, we had to invite him on to the podcast. He's hilarious, brilliant, and transparent.Faithful living in a fallen world can be exhausting, but the gospel is refreshing! Drew will remind you of that by pointing to Jesus!"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." - Philippians 1:6

031. What Even is Grace? (Part 4) 10.05.2024 2h 21min

The word GRACE appears in the New Testament almost 125 times. That's why Paul Tripp and Shelby Abbott decided to spend 8 hours discussing 15 different ways that GRACE transforms our lives over the course of 4 episodes of The Connecting Podcast!If you missed parts 1-3, check out The Connecting Podcast episodes 018, 019, and 030. What Even Is Grace? (Part 1):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/018-what-even-is-grace/id1588398155?i=1000607835183What Even Is Grace? (Part 2):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/019-what-even-is-grace-part-2/id1588398155?i=1000612143990What Even Is Grace? (Part 3):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/030-what-even-is-grace-part-3/id1588398155?i=1000652234948