The Carson Center Podcast

The Gospel Coalition, Don Carson

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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#72
June 24 · 38 min
Old Testament Theology with Mary Hannah
Matt Harmon and Ben Gladd talk with Mary Hannah about reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture, teaching biblical theology in the local church, and helping people see the beauty of Christ throughout the Bible.
#71
May 21 · 47 min
Another Look at the Stilling of the Storm
Matt Harmon and Ben Gladd show how Jesus stilling the storm reveals his divine authority and calls disciples to trust him.
#70
April 29 · 58 min
Lessons from a Seasoned Scholar with Thomas Schreiner
Tom Schreiner joins Matt Harmon and Ben Gladd to discuss the past, present, and future of biblical theology, and to help listeners read the whole Bible more faithfully.
#69
March 25 · 36 min
Interpreting Revelation (with Jen Wilkin)
Jen Wilkin joins Matt Harmon and Ben Gladd to explain why Christians should read Revelation as a symbolic, Old-Testament-saturated book that trains believers for endurance—not escapism—and why repeated, whole-book reading is essential for understanding it.
#68
February 27 · 49 min
Reading the Bible Like Jesus Did
Matt Harmon and Ben Gladd explain why Luke highlights Jesus’ Christ-centered reading of the Old Testament and argue Christians should learn to read Scripture the way Jesus taught his disciples—responsibly, contextually, and with the Spirit’s help.
#67
February 3 · 38 min
What Is Biblical Theology?
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Biblical Theology Briefing, a podcast from The Gospel Coalition, hosted by Ben Gladd and Matt Harmon. Biblical theology is not a verse-by-verse commentary or a devotional. Instead, it focuses on tracing the connections, themes, and patterns across Scripture, helping us see how the Bible tells one unified and coherent story.
#66
Sep 3, 2025 · 49 min
Unveiling the Divine Majesty in Revelation
In this lecture, Don Carson explores Revelation 5 to highlight Christ's divine worthiness to open the scroll.
#65
Aug 27, 2025 · 47 min
He Who Sits on the Throne: Unveiling God’s Sovereignty (Revelation 4)
Don Carson teaches from Revelation 4, highlighting God's majestic and indescribable holiness, the worship He receives, and the encouragement this vision offers for believers.
#64
Aug 20, 2025 · 49 min
The Function and Usefulness of Apocalyptic Preaching
Don Carson explains how Revelation uses vivid imagery and symbolism to reveal God’s purposes and the fulfillment of biblical themes.
#63
Aug 13, 2025 · 44 min
Unveiling the Heart of Apocalyptic Preaching
Don Carson emphasizes that Revelation should be interpreted through the lens of Jesus Christ—his death, resurrection, and role as mediator.
#62
Aug 6, 2025 · 58 min
The Power and Purpose of Apocalyptic Preaching
Don Carson teaches on the significance of interpreting apocalyptic literature, emphasizing its symbolic nature and historical context, and highlighting the genre's potential for impactful preaching when understood within its original setting.
#61
Jul 31, 2025 · 40 min
Gospel Hope and Action in the Waiting (2 Thessalonians 3)
Don Carson teaches from 2 Thessalonians 3, urging Christians to actively live out the gospel by praying for its spread, working diligently, addressing idleness, and fostering peace as they await Christ's return.
#60
Jul 23, 2025 · 44 min
Awaiting Christ’s Return with Readiness and Faith (2 Thessalonians 2)
Don Carson explores 2 Thessalonians 2, urging believers to remain steadfast as they await Christ’s return and emphasizing the importance of readiness, understanding prophetic events, and living in hope.
#59
Jul 16, 2025 · 36 min
Christ Revealed in Glory (2 Thessalonians 1)
Don Carson examines 2 Thessalonians 1 to emphasize Christ’s centrality, the refining power of suffering, and the eternal significance of glorifying Christ through faith, love, and prayer.
#58
Jul 9, 2025 · 48 min
Living and Leading in the Way of the Cross
Don Carson teaches that Christian leaders must humbly serve Christ, remain faithful to their God-given call, and live out the gospel.
#57
Jul 2, 2025 · 54 min
Unity, Leadership, and the Eternal Church (1 Corinthians 3)
Don Carson examines 1 Corinthians 3 to address factionalism, the nature of Christian leadership, and the Church as God's temple.
#56
Jun 25, 2025 · 50 min
The Wisdom of the Cross (1 Corinthians 2:6-16)
Don Carson teaches that the wisdom of God—centered on the message of the cross—is revealed not through human intellect but through the Spirit.
#55
Jun 18, 2025 · 44 min
The Power of the Cross (1 Corinthians 1:18-25)
Don Carson examines 1 Corinthians 1 to explain the shocking nature and eternal significance of the cross, which confronts human pride, defies worldly wisdom, and reveals God's power to save through Christ crucified.
#54
Jun 11, 2025 · 58 min
The Lamb, the New Jerusalem, and the Glory to Come (Revelation 21–22)
In his lecture on Revelation 21, Don Carson explores the imagery of the New Heaven and New Earth, emphasizing the Lamb’s central role in fulfilling God’s purposes through the gospel.
#53
Jun 4, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
God's Righteousness Revealed in Christ (Romans 3:21–26)
Don Carson unpacks Romans 3:21–26 as the heart of the gospel, showing how God’s righteousness is revealed through Christ’s atoning sacrifice, offering salvation to all who believe and transforming sinners by grace.

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