Oct 29, 202651 minS1
Melissa and Courtney discuss how to cultivate discernment when seeking advice. They talk about how sometimes we think we need information when what we really need is relationship. They discuss what kind of advice they...
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The Deep Dish
Hosted by The Gospel Coalition · religion · EN
About this Podcast:
The Deep Dish is a new podcast from TGC hosted by Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor that invites women into deep conversations about the deep truths of God. These discussions (which are always better served up with a slice of deep-dish pizza!) will equip women to engage in richer discipleship relationships in their local contexts. Tune in for warm conversations among friends—including special guests along the way—to dig deeper into God’s Word and explore how it applies to every area of our lives.
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What is The Deep Dish about?
The Deep Dish is a new podcast from TGC hosted by Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor that invites women into deep conversations about the deep truths of God. These discussions (which are always better served up with a slice of deep-dish pizza!) will equip women to engage in richer discipleship relationships in their local contexts.
Who hosts The Deep Dish?
The Deep Dish is hosted by The Gospel Coalition. The show has published 52 episodes to date.
What has The Deep Dish covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Dangers of Getting Advice from the Internet" (29 October 2026, 51 minutes), "Heaven: Do We Know Enough to Want to Go? (with Randy Alcorn)" (15 October 2026, 55 minutes), and "Why Kids' Books Matter (with Jen Wilkin)" (17 September 2026, 48 minutes).
How often does The Deep Dish publish?
The Deep Dish publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 52 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Deep Dish?
Booking probability for The Deep Dish is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Deep Dish requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Deep Dish's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Deep Dish?
The strongest fits for The Deep Dish are Religion & Faith. The Deep Dish has a religion audience.
About the host
The Gospel Coalition hosts The Deep Dish, a religion podcast with 52 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 15, 202655 minS1
Melissa and Courtney talk with Randy Alcorn about what we can and can’t know about the life to come. They talk about the importance of understanding the new earth and its continuity with this world and they discuss what...
Episode #46
Why Kids' Books Matter (with Jen Wilkin)
Sep 17, 202648 minS1Melissa and Courtney talk with Jen Wilkin about their mutual love of children’s books and why reading to children can be a key part of discipleship (as well as a delight!). They talk about what books they loved as...
- Sep 3, 202651 minS1
Courtney and Melissa talk to Blair Linne about her struggle with anxiety and panic attacks and the tools that have helped her to fight anxiety. They discuss the mind/body/spirit complexities of anxiety, when anxiety...
- Aug 20, 202652 minS1
Courtney and Melissa talk to Tara-Leigh Cobble about how she got over her lack of desire to read the Bible, and how, over time, reading the Bible made her fall in love with its author. They talk about the transformative...
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Episode #43
The One Where We Offend Everyone
Aug 6, 202653 minS1Courtney and Melissa discuss why Christians should not be quick to take offense and how we should live in a world of people who are. They talk about how to resist a victim mentality by getting your eyes off yourself...
Episode #41
Self-Care vs. Self-Sacrifice
Jul 9, 202652 minS1Courtney and Melissa discuss how to apply biblical discernment to the question of when to prioritize wise self-care and when to put aside your needs for the sake of others. They emphasize the need to know yourself and...
- Jun 25, 20261 hourS1
Melissa talks with Amy Gannett and Laura Wifler about how to parent in a way that passes on the Christian faith. They talk about the atmosphere in their own homes growing up and the importance of passing on—in addition...
Episode #39
Rerun: Kitchen Table Counseling
Jun 11, 202640 minS1Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk about how to seek out the counsel of wise friends and how to respond well when friends seek your counsel. They discuss how to ask good questions, how to deliver a gentle rebuke...
Episode #38
Don't Take a Vacation from Spiritual Growth
May 28, 202643 minS1Courtney and Melissa discuss the importance of pursuing spiritual growth during the summer, despite disrupted routines. They talk about practices and strategies that have helped them grow during the summer and on...
Episode #37
AI: Friend or Foe? (with Michael Graham)
May 14, 20261 hourS1Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk with Michael Graham about what Christians should know about artificial intelligence. They discuss the benefits it could bring to society and how they personally use it. They...
- Apr 30, 202646 minS1
Courtney Doctor talks with Wendy Alsup and Vaneetha Rendall Risner about their experiences of divorce. They share the Scripture passages that helped them keep going and talk honestly about what to say (and what not to...
- Apr 16, 202649 minS1
Melissa and Courtney talk with Emily Jensen about how to broaden our understanding of worship to think of it as a response to God’s worth. Worship is more than singing on Sunday morning, but corporate worship is an...
Episode #34
Recognizing Our Own Marks of Righteousness
Apr 2, 202647 minS1Courtney and Melissa talk about how to recognize and repent of the ways we may be relying on self-righteousness rather than the righteousness of Christ. They talk about tribalism, what happens when debatable issues are...
Episode #33
Why We Can Trust the Resurrection
Mar 19, 202644 minS1Courtney and Melissa talk with New Testament scholar (and Melissa’s husband) Mike Kruger about the excellent evidence that Jesus physically rose from the dead and the difference that makes for our lives. Dr. Kruger...
- Mar 5, 202640 minS1
To celebrate the first birthday of The Deep Dish , Courtney and Melissa welcome special surprise guests to answer tough questions sent in by listeners. They talk about the difference between shame and the Spirit's...
Episode #31
Kickstart Your Prayer Life
Feb 19, 202647 minS1Courtney and Melissa discuss helpful practices they’ve used in their prayer lives, including developing regular rhythms, alternating prayer with Scripture reading, and incorporating confession of sin as a part of...
- Feb 5, 202645 minS1
Melissa and Courtney talk with Jen Oshman about the lie that our worth is measured by what we possess. They discuss why we try to fill a God-shaped hole with earthly things and how to recognize materialism in our lives...
Episode #29
Remembering Death Teaches Us to Live
Jan 22, 202648 minS1Courtney Doctor talks with Colleen Chao about how her faith has grown and flourished through living with a terminal cancer diagnosis. They discuss the difficulty of knowing she may not live to see her son grow up, what...
Episode #28
How to Make Friends in Real Life
Jan 8, 202641 minS1Courtney and Melissa talk with Christine Hoover about why we need friends and how to make them. They discuss how to get over the awkwardness of walking into a room where you don’t know anyone, why our friendships may...
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