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:

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. 

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

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. 

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

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. 

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

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. 

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

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.

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

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. 

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

Recent Blog Posts written by Scott Hoezee:

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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