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:

The Nature of Jesus Our MessiahDecember 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.

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Romans: God's Salvation Plan and UsNovember 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.

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Romans: God's Salvation Plan and UsNovember 17 , 2023

Transformed Living

Discover how we might live in light of the gospel, renew our minds, and be living sacrifices for God.

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Romans: God's Salvation Plan and UsNovember 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.

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Romans: God's Salvation Plan and UsNovember 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.

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Romans: God's Salvation Plan and UsOctober 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.

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Romans: God's Salvation Plan and UsOctober 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.

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Daniel: Trusting God's SovereigntyOctober 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.

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Daniel: Trusting God's SovereigntyOctober 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.

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Daniel: Trusting God's SovereigntySeptember 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.

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Daniel: Trusting God's SovereigntySeptember 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.

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Daniel: Trusting God's SovereigntySeptember 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.

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