Scott Hoezee
Director, Center for Excellence in Preaching
Calvin Theological Seminary
Scott Hoezee became Director of the Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Theological Seminary in 2005. 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:
January 15 , 2021
Worship
Learn why our pattern of worship matters and how habitually engaging in thoughtful, intentional, and Trinitarian worship is profoundly formative for our faith and life.
January 8 , 2021
Sabbath Rest
Discover how cultivating the time-honored practice of sabbath rest can strengthen our faith and draw us closer into relationship with our Creator God.
January 1 , 2021
Commitment and Discipleship
Study scripture to better understand the spiritual discipline of commitment and learn how we can cultivate the lifelong discipline of following Jesus Christ.
December 25 , 2020
Faith Questions We All Ask
“Do we still need the Old Testament or has the New Testament replaced it?” “Does God really love me? If he does, why is my life falling apart?” and “ Will we make it through the pandemic? Where is the hope?” We’ll seek answers to these questions from scripture and be encouraged as we grow stronger in faith together.
December 18 , 2020
Focus on Jesus
Experience anew the great gift of love we receive through Christ’s incarnation and rediscover the good news that through believing in Jesus Christ we are reborn in faith and have eternal life.
December 11 , 2020
Jesus Christ Came with a Purpose
Study Paul’s words to Timothy to deepen your understanding of why the incarnation matters and marvel at the great love that really gives profound meaning to our Advent and Christmas celebrations.
December 4 , 2020
Jesus Willingly Humbled Himself
Study Paul’s message to the Philippians to gain a deeper understanding of the incarnation and what it means to be Christlike.
November 27 , 2020
The Son of God Became Like Us
Discover how the circumstances of Jesus' birth and other small details inform our understanding of Jesus and his rescue mission—the mission that restored relationships and welcomed us into God’s family.
November 20 , 2020
Jesus Christ Restores
Witness an interaction between Jesus and Peter that gives us the hope and courage to love Jesus despite our failings and to trust that Jesus is more than willing to restore us to full relationship with him.
November 13 , 2020
The Final Events of Jesus' Earthly Life
Study the final events of Jesus’ earthly life and believe more fully in him.
November 6 , 2020
Christ Glorified: the Holy Spirit and Growing in Christlikeness
Discover what it really means to abide in Jesus and how we too can grow in Christlikeness as disciples of Jesus Christ today.
October 30 , 2020
Christ Glorified: Love and Humble Sacrifice
As we study the stories about Jesus washing his disciples’ feet and declaring that he is the only way to the Father, we discover the deep love of a God willing to do whatever it takes to save us.