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 4, 2025
Jubilee and the Joy of Salvation
Discover the importance of Jubilee and joy in the gospel of Luke and what these themes mean for how we faithfully respond to encounters with Jesus and salvation today.
June 27, 2025
Prayer and Dependence on God
Learn how following Jesus draws us into deeper intimacy with the Father, why prayer is key to a resilient faith, and what it means to be people of prayer.
June 20, 2025
Justice and Jesus the Prophet
Explore how Jesus’ teachings about justice continue God’s emphasis on justice in the Old Testament and discuss what Luke still teaches us today about how and when we should care for justice as Christians.
June 13, 2025
The Holy Spirit at Work
Discover the gospel of Luke's unique and valuable perspective on Jesus and discuss the central role of the Holy Spirit in the gospel and our discipleship today.
April 20, 2025
Easter: Jesus is Risen!
The impact of the resurrection is so profound that each of the four gospels tells the story. As we study the gospel stories of Jesus’ victory over death, we’re invited to participate in telling Christ’s story again and again.
April 11, 2025
Holy Week: The Week of Jesus' Death
As we journey through Holy Week together, we create space for God’s Word to nurture our faith and deepen our gratitude for God’s great love and Jesus’ profound sacrifice.
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...