Don't Take a Vacation from Spiritual Growth
Courtney and Melissa discuss the importance of pursuing spiritual growth during the summer, despite disrupted routines.
The Deep Dish
Hosted by Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor, The Deep Dish offers a space for meaningful dialogue rooted in a Christian worldview. This podcast from The Gospel Coalition moves beyond surface-level talk, fostering genuine conversations about faith, life, and culture that resonate with women. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with thoughtful friends, where Scripture informs discussions on everything from daily spirituality to navigating modern society. The hope is that these dialogues-inspired by the communal idea of sharing a hearty meal-provide both nourishment and practical tools for deeper discipleship. Listeners will find themselves equipped and encouraged to cultivate richer relationships within their own communities. By regularly engaging with this podcast, you join a conversation that thoughtfully examines how timeless truth meets everyday experience, all through a warm and welcoming lens.
Episodes
AI: Friend or Foe? (with Michael Graham)
Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk with Michael Graham about what Christians should know about artificial intelligence, including how to evaluate what uses are helpful and which are dangerous.
When You (or a Friend) Face Unwanted Divorce (with Vaneetha Risner and Wendy Alsup)
Courtney Doctor talks with Wendy Alsup and Vaneetha Risner about their experiences of divorce, how they saw God’s care for them, and how to help others going through unwanted divorce.
Worship Is More than a Playlist (with Emily Jensen)
Melissa and Courtney talk with Emily Jensen about how to broaden our understanding of worship so that we respond to God’s worth even in the mundane moments of life.
Recognizing Our Own Marks of Righteousness
Courtney and Melissa talk about how to recognize and repent of the ways we may be relying on self-righteousness rather than the righteousness of Christ.
Why We Can Trust the Resurrection
Courtney and Melissa talk with New Testament scholar Michael Kruger about all the evidence that Jesus physically rose from the dead, and they discuss the difference that makes for all of life.
A Deep Dish Birthday Party (with Special Guests)!
To celebrate the first birthday of The Deep Dish, Courtney and Melissa welcome special surprise guests to answer tough questions sent in by listeners.
Kickstart Your Prayer Life
Courtney and Melissa speak with infectious enthusiasm about practices that have helped them grow in their own prayer lives.
Fighting Materialism in a Materialistic World
Melissa and Courtney talk with Jen Oshman about the lie that our worth is measured by what we possess and discuss practical strategies to combat materialism in our own hearts.
Remembering Death Teaches Us to Live
Courtney Doctor talks with Colleen Chao about how her faith has grown and flourished through living with a terminal cancer diagnosis.
