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:
July 3, 2026
God Calls and Prepares David
The accounts of David’s anointing and his battle with Goliath reveal what God looks for in the heart of a leader and how he prepares the people he calls. Let's discuss what that means for us when he calls us to partner with him in his work in the world today.
SERIES
1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
June 26, 2026
God Gives Israel a King
See what happens when God grants Israel’s request to be like other nations and discover how God is faithful and sovereign, working behind the scenes even when his people make choices that don’t align with his will.
SERIES
1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
June 19, 2026
The Power of God's Presence and A Call for Repentance
In the account of Israel's history in 1 Samuel, we discover a warning not to cherish outward symbols of faith without also maintaining our inward, faithful obedience to the Lord, and an invitation to return and surrender our hearts to him.
SERIES
1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
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
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...