Video from Crossway
"Author Tony Reinke discusses John Newton as part of the "Theologians on the Christian Life" series from Crossway." from video introduction.
"John Newton (1725–1807) began his career as a sailor and slave trader. Eventually, he became an Anglican minister and outspoken abolitionist after a dramatic and pivotal conversion to faith in Jesus Christ. Newton is best known for his widely loved and timeless hymn “Amazing Grace.” from the article: Biography of John Newton, Author of Amazing Grace
Tony Reinke is a nonprofit journalist and the author of several books including *God, Technology, and the Christian Life* and *12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You*. He hosts the popular Ask Pastor John podcast with John Piper.