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:
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.
June 27, 2025
Prayer and Dependence on God
Learn how following Jesus draws us into deeper intimacy with the Father, why prayer is key to a resilient faith, and what it means to be people of prayer.
June 20, 2025
Justice and Jesus the Prophet
Explore how Jesus’ teachings about justice continue God’s emphasis on justice in the Old Testament and discuss what Luke still teaches us today about how and when we should care for justice as Christians.
June 13, 2025
The Holy Spirit at Work
Discover the gospel of Luke's unique and valuable perspective on Jesus and discuss the central role of the Holy Spirit in the gospel and our discipleship 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...