J. A. Medders
@drmedders
Director of Theology and Content for @sendnetwork | General Editor for @newchurches | PhD, @SBTS | Writer | Preacher | Podcaster
There’s a lot of spirituality talk in the world today, both in and outside of Christianity. Popularity of a subject often requires more clarity. We truly need a biblical spirituality. spiritualtheology.net/p/selective-sc…
I can’t remember who all has asked me for it, but my dissertation is now available at SBTS. The Treasury of Solomon: A Retrieval of Charles H. Spurgeon’s (1834–1892) Spirituality of the Song of Songs May we read the Song and enjoy Christ in this way! repository.sbts.edu/handle/10392/7…
The Song of Solomon is prophetic poetry. ✅Accomplished at Calvary. ✅Applied in Communion with Christ—now and forever. Fulfilled and Realized as the risen Christ radiates steadfast love upon us, toward us, and in us. And as we respond in love because he loved us first.
If you have but a spark of love to him in your heart, he has a furnace of love to you in his heart. — C. H. Spurgeon
How do you know that gospel culture has taken root? 📅 This special edition of the New Churches Podcast with @drmedders and Barnabas Piper releases on 7/24!
Whatever you are facing today, take heart, you could be a Clippers fan.
We under-read any book of Scripture if we don’t believe and understand that, in some way, it bears witness to Jesus. Since John 5:39 and Luke 24:27 exist , we must consider how the Song sings of our Savior. thegospelcoalition.org/article/soul-n…
You know a great preaching voice when you hear it. Some men, blessed by God, are equipped with Dolby Surround Sound vocal cords. How’s yours? What can we do about our voice? Full article by @drmedders found here: newchurches.com/article/spurge…
In my new article at @TGC, I lay out my case, reasons, and vision for why our souls, and not just our bodies, need the Song of Songs. We need to retrieve the spiritual, Christ-centered reading of the Song. And we can do it without being weird or goofy. thegospelcoalition.org/article/soul-n…
🤝 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS — and it’s one of the central ways we devote ourselves to one another as Christ intended for His church. 🎧 The full interview with @DrMedders and @MattSmethurst found here: newchurches.com/podcasts/new-c…
Thrilled to share that I’ve signed a 2 book contract with my friends and partners at @thegoodbookusa! I’m so excited about these books! One on the unique promises Jesus makes us in the Gospels—his “I will” statements! 🙌 (2027) And one on biblical spirituality, how to…

When I was in high school, I had no chance at going on dates, going to parties, or being cool. I spent many nights reading my NKJV MacArthur Study Bible. It changed my life. Taught me how to study. How to pay attention to words. Thankful for JMAC.
Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor and teacher John MacArthur has entered into the presence of the Savior. This evening, his faith became sight. He faithfully endured until his race was run. 2 Timothy 4:1-8
What church services were like at Spurgeon's Metropolitan Tabernacle youtu.be/9bs-h9UtETU
I still think this one of the biggest discoveries I’ve made in my studies: Seinfeld & Mickey Mouse Jerry Seinfeld = Mickey Mouse Elaine Benes = Minnie Mouse George Costanza = Donald Duck Kramer = Goofy Newman = Big Pete
Here’s the conversation with @WesleyLHuff. Hope it encourages you as much as it encouraged @LigonDuncan, @CollinHansen, and me. bit.ly/weshuffepisode
Reminder: Famous Christians aren’t always the best exegetes, theologians, and ethicists.
"It is a reading age, a preaching age, a working age, but it is not a praying age." (C.H. Spurgeon)
Fun to get this in the mail today! It was such an edifying study—your soul, not just your body, needs the Song. I’ll have more book news to share soon too, but I hope to get this published too. The Treasury of Solomon: A Retrieval of Charles Spurgeon’s Spirituality of the…
