David Platt, DPhil

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Author | Pastor | Founder — Radical, Inc.

David Platt is the author of three New York Times bestselling books including, Radical. He is a pastor in metro Washington, D.C., where he lives with his family, and is the founder of Radical, Inc. an organization that equips Christians to be on mission from where they live to the ends of the earth. Platt received his master of divinity, master of theology, and doctor of philosophy from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been featured in news outlets including The New York Times, Christianity Today, and The Gospel Coalition.

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Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully

Pastor David Platt believes we’ve gotten really good at following a really bad gospel—one that worships American ideas over biblical truth. It’s time...

Featured on: Wednesday, July 12, 2023

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June 29, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Summer Jobs

Summer jobs for teenagers have been disappearing, and Harvard professor Roland Fryer has some explanations. He quickly dismissing many of the reasons given: AI, tariffs, and gas prices. He reminds us...

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June 26, 2026

Penna Dexter

Downplaying “Pride”

Although it’s Pride month, June hasn’t seen much LGBT hoopla here in Texas. The Washington Stand reports that throughout the country, such celebrating “has been dialed back to a stunning degree.” The...

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June 26, 2026

Kerby Anderson

God in the Capitol

This year millions of Americans will visit our nation’s capital to celebrate our 250th anniversary. I have encouraged many who plan to visit Washington, DC to look for all the references to God in the...

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