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:
June 12, 2026
God Speaks Judgment and Calls Samuel
Learn where to look for God and discover hope even when life's situations seem hopelessly unjust and bleak.
SERIES
1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
June 5, 2026
Hannah's Prayer and God's Big Answer
Studying Hannah’s sorrow, prayer, and song of praise in the opening chapters of 1 Samuel reveals God’s character, helps us understand where to find God, and what he wants us to do with our pain. Together, we’ll also see how Hannah’s sorrow and private prayer become part of God’s public plan for his people.
SERIES
1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
April 3, 2026
Jesus' Death, Burial, and Resurrection
As we arrive at the thirteenth and fourteenth Stations of the Cross, we are reminded of how much Jesus Christ endured to accomplish our salvation. Then, if we linger at the tomb a while longer, we see the power of the gospel in Christ’s glorious resurrection and celebrate his Easter victory over death.
SERIES
The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha
March 27, 2026
Jesus on the Cross
Witness the eleventh and twelfth Stations of the Cross, one of the shortest prayers in the Bible, and learn what these stations show about the mercy and belonging that God has for us today.
SERIES
The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha
March 20, 2026
The Daughters of Jerusalem and Jesus' Crucifixion
Jesus spoke a harrowing warning to the women he saw weeping for him along the road. Then, nailed to a cross, bearing the full weight of human sin, he spoke again. Let's reflect on his words and what they mean for us today.
SERIES
The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha
March 13, 2026
Carrying Jesus' Cross on the Road to Golgotha
As we reflect on Jesus' movement toward Golgotha and ultimately his death, let’s consider the symbolism of the wooden cross placed on Jesus' shoulders, the significance of Simon of Cyrene taking up some of the burden of carrying it, what it means to bear the cross with Jesus in our lives, and how it helps us understand what to expect in a life of discipleship.
SERIES
The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha
Recent Blog Posts written by Scott Hoezee:
March 16, 2026
Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead?
When Paul heard that some denied the bodily resurrection of Jesus, he responded firmly and decisively. "[I]f Christ has not been raised,"...
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...