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:

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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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

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

Growing in Our Salvation and Recognizing Truth

Do you ever feel like God asks the impossible of us? The apostle Peter reminds us that we need to rely on God’s divine power to live godly lives.

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2 Peter: Gospel Truth, False Teaching, and the Second Coming of Christ

How to Live as Christians

Listen to Peter's final advice about faith, love, humility, anxiety, and the source of our confidence and strength.

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1 Peter: Christian Identity and Keeping Faith While Suffering

Encouragement When We Suffer for Being Christians

Find courage in the grace of Jesus Christ to remain faithful to the gospel in the face of injustice and suffering.

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1 Peter: Christian Identity and Keeping Faith While Suffering

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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