Every generation has poets, philosophers, and prophets that embody its hopes and dreams. Due to the power of mass communication, these thinkers and intellectuals often come from musical genres. Many date hip-hop’s inception—and the demise of disco—to 1979 when The Sugarhill Gang dropped “Rapper’s Delight,” which began with the words, “I said a hip hop.”
Hip-hop culture has its own poets, philosophers, and prophets, and their voices have never been more influential. The hip-hop community has embraced people of color, many of whom (be they brown or beige) have not felt embraced by mainstream evangelical churches. Their increased influence raises an important question for the church: How should we meaningfully minister to the hip-hop generation?
In this podcast, I talk with Cameron Triggs about the need for urban apologetics, ministry in the context of the hip-hop generation, the fight for justice, and the importance of contextualization in the preaching event.
Download your free Christmas playlist by TGC editor Brett McCracken!
It’s that time of year, when the world falls in love—with Christmas music! If you’re ready to immerse yourself in the sounds of the season, we’ve got a brand-new playlist for you. The Gospel Coalition’s free 2025 Christmas playlist is full of joyful, festive, and nostalgic songs to help you celebrate the sweetness of this sacred season.
The 75 songs on this playlist are all recordings from at least 20 years ago—most of them from further back in the 1950s and 1960s. Each song has been thoughtfully selected by TGC Arts & Culture Editor Brett McCracken to cultivate a fun but meaningful mix of vintage Christmas vibes.
To start listening to this free resource, simply click below to receive your link to the private playlist on Spotify or Apple Music.
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