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:
December 1 , 2023
Jesus: Our Wonderful Counselor
As we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus, let's discuss what it means that Jesus is the wisdom of God and therefore, truly is a wonderful counselor whose guidance, when we seek and follow it with humility, will keep us on the right path.
November 24 , 2023
Love God By Loving One Another
Study Paul’s instructions for Christian living, teachings that continue to help us understand how we can live together today as changed and changing people.
November 17 , 2023
Transformed Living
Discover how we might live in light of the gospel, renew our minds, and be living sacrifices for God.
November 10 , 2023
In His Mercy, God Chose You
May the truth of God’s mercy for us also give us hope and assurance that God is patient and there is still time for those we love to believe and receive salvation in Jesus Christ.
November 3 , 2023
The Spirit in Us
Unpack Paul’s writings about our justification—our being made right with God—and what it means for us to be IN CHRIST.
October 27 , 2023
Our New Life in Christ
Study Paul’s teaching so that we might remember the good news of salvation and glean wisdom for the struggles we experience while we are becoming more Christ-like.
October 20 , 2023
Why We Need the Gospel
Paul begins his letter to the early Christians in Rome with a concise summary of the gospel and an explanation of its relevance that still benefits believers today.
October 13 , 2023
God is in Charge, Now and Forever
Daniel’s apocalyptic dreams and his prayer assure us of God’s constancy and power and remind us that only God’s kingdom will endure forever.
October 6 , 2023
Trusting God When Evil Abounds
Study the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den and discover the courage to trust God and remain steadfast in faith, even when evil seems to be winning.
September 29 , 2023
A Lesson in Accountability and Consequences
When we are tempted to seek power and glory for ourselves, it is valuable for us to revisit the story of “the hand writing on the wall” in Daniel, chapter 5, where we learn a great deal about the relationship between accountability, consequences, and our faith.
September 22 , 2023
Faith in the Fire
We all experience pressure to compromise our faith. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace can provide us with great hope, and encourage us to stand firm, trust God, and remain faithful even in the most challenging of circumstances.
September 15 , 2023
God is Sovereign Over All
As Daniel retells the king’s dreams and interprets them, we find hope because those dreams remind us that in all things, no matter the situation, God is sovereign and in control.