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:
January 17, 2025
When Jesus Prays
Let's unpack the meaning of what Jesus asked the Father for as he began to pray and the implications of his prayer for our own lives.
January 10, 2025
Repentance, Forgiveness, and Sin's Consequences
God sends his prophet Nathan to confront King David about his sins. As we study their exchange, we witness God’s mercy in action and discover important differences between punishment and consequence in the light of Jesus Christ in the New Testament.
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David and Bathsheba
January 3, 2025
Learning from the Sins of King David
Studying David’s fall from grace, the consequences of his actions, and his journey illuminates our own path toward honesty, repentance, and a life that pleases the Lord.
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David and Bathsheba
November 22, 2024
Your Questions about Christmas
Did the Christmas story really happen? Wasn’t Christmas originally a pagan holiday? Why do some churches celebrate Advent? Dig into Scripture with us to answer commonly asked questions about Christmas and Advent.
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Questions & Answers
November 15, 2024
The Day of the Lord
Join us as we reflect on God’s divine timing and patience, and learn from Peter what we should expect and how we can live holy, purposeful lives in light of the coming Day of the Lord.
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2 Peter: Gospel Truth, False Teaching, and the Second Coming of Christ
November 8, 2024
Be On Guard: False Teaching and Its Consequences
Let's study how Peter’s ardent defense of the gospel helps us stay rooted in God’s truth, learn discernment through the Holy Spirit, and live lives that fully align with the teachings of Christ.
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2 Peter: Gospel Truth, False Teaching, and the Second Coming of Christ
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...