Scott Hoezee
Co-host
Groundwork
Scott Hoezee joined Groundwork as a co-host in 2012. He also serves as the Director of the Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Theological Seminary. Prior to his work at Calvin Seminary, Scott served as pastor in two western Michigan congregations in the Christian Reformed Church of North America. A graduate of Calvin Theological Seminary, Scott has authored several books including Proclaim the Wonder: Preaching Science on Sunday (2003) and Remember Creation (1998). Scott and his wife, Rosemary, have two children. He enjoys bird watching, snorkeling, and exploring the beauties and wonders of God’s great creation.
Recent Episodes featuring Scott Hoezee:
August 8, 2025
God Longs to Restore His People
Amidst all of his judgment in Hosea, God reveals the tender ache of a father’s heart and gives the prophet powerful images of restoration for his people.
August 1, 2025
Remember, Repent, and Return
Hosea’s prophetic message for Israel is a reflection of God’s heart and offers an opportunity for us to discuss what we can learn from Israel’s story about our own hearts today.
July 25, 2025
Unfaithful People and God's Grace
Studying the prophetic relationship of Hosea and Gomer invites us as his people today into an honest reflection on our own relationship with God and our need for his grace.
July 18, 2025
Jesus' Parables, Discipleship, and the Cost of Following Jesus
Discover what Jesus teaches about the attitudes and hearts of his followers and discuss honestly what it costs to prioritize Jesus in our lives.
July 11, 2025
The Victory of God
Study the recurring theme of God's victory for us and for all who are marginalized or far off, and think about what this means for how we live our faith today.
July 4, 2025
Jubilee and the Joy of Salvation
Discover the importance of Jubilee and joy in the gospel of Luke and what these themes mean for how we faithfully respond to encounters with Jesus and salvation today.
Recent Blog Posts written by Scott Hoezee:
October 17, 2023
Understanding the Book of Revelation
For almost 2,000 years the Bible’s final book has been a cause for consternation, fear, and controversy. The reason for this is...
November 17, 2022
Why does Jesus’ Family Tree Matter?
The Gospel of Matthew begins with a long list of names that can be tempting to skip in order to get to...
July 31, 2020
Faith and Chronic Pain or Illness
Christians with chronic pain or with chronic illness face a very different kind of faith walk because their days may be clouded...
July 23, 2020
Faith and Anxiety
How do we deal with anxiety as Christians? When we study Scripture we discover that the Bible speaks to our human experience...
July 16, 2020
Faith and Depression
Few things are more often misunderstood in the church than depression. Christians with depression struggle with the depression itself. Fellow believers struggle...
July 8, 2020
Faith and Dementia
Christians who grapple with dementia face an array of questions and fears when it comes to Christian faith and identity. Discover the...