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' Kingdom Parables

Jesus told stories and analogies to patiently but urgently describe what God’s kingdom looks like, what its values are, and how the people of his kingdom should behave.

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The Kingdom of God

Jesus Brings the Kingdom of God Near

Discover how God’s kingdom continues to come near in Jesus today, and how he calls us to participate in his kingdom here and now.

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The Kingdom of God

God's Kingdom in the Whole Bible

Kingdom language arcs through the whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, defining what God’s kingdom is, what it looks like, and the kind of King we have in Jesus.

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The Kingdom of God

God Longs to Restore His People

Amidst all of his judgment in Hosea, God reveals the tender ache of a father’s heart and gives the prophet powerful images of restoration for his people.

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Hosea: A Prophetic Call to Return to Faithfulness

Remember, Repent, and Return

Hosea’s prophetic message for Israel is a reflection of God’s heart and offers an opportunity for us to discuss what we can learn from Israel’s story about our own hearts today.

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Hosea: A Prophetic Call to Return to Faithfulness

Unfaithful People and God's Grace

Studying the prophetic relationship of Hosea and Gomer invites us as his people today into an honest reflection on our own relationship with God and our need for his grace. 

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Hosea: A Prophetic Call to Return to Faithfulness

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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