<![CDATA[Abide In Me]]>57b874da-2b16-5840-9cd8-9323fbd04a35Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:00:04 +0000Captivate.fmSam Welsbyhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/2b593d03-5268-4563-bebe-12a53f06112b/-vl9P21EI8L9qYSP6TBwritD.pngAbide In MeSam WelsbySam WelsbyThe A.I.M of this podcast is to help people form an intimate relationship with God and to answer the big life questions: - What was our origin? - Where can we find meaning and purpose? - How do we discern between good and evil, fact and fiction? - What is our ultimate destination? Many today are seeking these answers but not finding them. This is often because they are looking in the wrong places. All the guidance, wisdom, provision, love, forgiveness, hope and peace we seek can be found when we abide in our Creator. Before we can abide in Him, we need to know Him and also what He expects from us. "Abide in Me" was the message Jesus gave to His disciples before He left them. He knew that they would need to be close to Him, by abiding in His Word, if they were to be transformed and in turn transform the world. (John 15) I hope these podcasts open you up to learning about who Jesus was, what he taught and why we should abide in him. All the Bible verses I reference each week are listed in the podcast notes to help you discover the beauty and wisdom of the scriptures. Please listen, share and subscribe. You can view additional content on our You Tube channel: Abide In Me (A.I.M) Radio - Linked in the podcast noteshttps://abide-in-me.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastEcclesiastes - The Wisdom of God in a Futile WorldEcclesiastes - The Wisdom of God in a Futile WorldThe Book of Ecclesiastes is one of the wisdom books in the Bible. It centres around the futility of life and can seem like a strange book to be included in the scriptures, yet it perfectly reflects how many of us feel on a daily basis. The words of the "Preacher" help us to feel less alone in our despair and remind us to focus on God when life seems confusing. It's a book that many people neglect, so I have read it in full.

"The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings; they are given by one Shepherd. My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh." Ecclesiastes 12:11:12

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]]>The Book of Ecclesiastes is one of the wisdom books in the Bible. It centres around the futility of life and can seem like a strange book to be included in the scriptures, yet it perfectly reflects how many of us feel on a daily basis. The words of the "Preacher" help us to feel less alone in our despair and remind us to focus on God when life seems confusing. It's a book that many people neglect, so I have read it in full.

"The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings; they are given by one Shepherd. My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh." Ecclesiastes 12:11:12

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]]>7293afa6-722d-45a0-ac29-308c173f39d9Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +010043:50falsefull2222Fellowship of Light and DarknessFellowship of Light and DarknessThe Greek word used for "Fellowship" in the New Testament is "Koinonia". It means a deep spiritual partnership. We are to have fellowship with Jesus, the Holy Spirit and each other. This doesn't just mean being part of a church, praying, singing and talking to each other each week. This is an intimate relationship, where we support each other in suffering and encourage each other in our walk with God. This relationship has to be based in the truth in order to be effective.

Paul told the Corinthians to examine themselves to see if they were in the faith because their sinful behaviour testified against them. This practice of self-examination is not encouraged in a church setting today. Self-reflection is usually done alone, rather than with others. We may admit that we are all sinners, but we often use this blanket statement to cover a multitude of personal dysfunction that we would prefer not to acknowledge. This hidden dysfunction then bleeds into our communities and makes our fellowship one of darkness, not light.

Jesus' teaching about repentance and forgiveness sheds light on how we should treat dysfunctional people in our midst. But are we mature enough to hear what he is saying to us today?

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references

Genesis 9:18-28 - Noah’s Descendants (Ham) Become Corrupt; Genesis 11:27- 12:5 - Abram’s call; Genesis 14:13 - Abram the Hebrew; Genesis 15:1-21 - God’s Covenant with Abraham; Genesis 18:1-19 - God promises Abraham a Son; Genesis 21:1-21 - Ishmael and Hagar cast out; Genesis 22:1-19 - Sacrifice of Issac; Genesis 25:19-34 - Esau gives up his birthright; Genesis 27:1-46 - Jacob is blessed by Issac and has to flee; Genesis 32:22-32 - Jacob wrestles with God; Genesis 35:1-15 - God blesses and renames Jacob, Israel; Genesis 37 - Jospeh sold by his brothers; Genesis 3- The Fall; Genesis 4 - Cain kills Abel; Jeremiah 9:14 & 16:12 & 18:12 & 23:17 - People follow own desires lead to destruction; Jeremiah 8:4-6 - People’s perpetual backsliding; Psalm 36 - Vanity and arrogance of evil doers; Isaiah 47 - Pride of Wicked; Micah 6:8 & Deuteronomy 10:12-13 - Do God’s will; John 14:15-24 - Jesus says do his commandments; 2 Corinthians 13:5 - Examine Yourselves; 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 - Arrogance of Corinthians; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - Corinthians have seen the power of God; John 3 - To Be Born Again; John 16:8-11 - Holy Spirit convicts us; John 16:13 - Holy Spirit of Truth; 2 Corinthians 12:20-13:5 - Paul’s admonishment - Are you in the Faith?; 1 Timothy 3:1-13 - Manage own household; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 - Divisions in the church; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 - Lord’s Supper fiasco; Matthew 6:22-23 - Eye is the lamp of of the body; Matthew 5:13-16 - Salt and Light; Matthew 23:27-28 - White washed tombs; Matthew 5:14-16 - City on a hill; 1 Corinthians 11:1 - Imitators of Christ; Ephesians 5:1-2 - Imitate God, love each other; 1 John 2:6 - Walk in the same way Jesus walked; 1 Corinthians 2:16 - Mind of Christ; Romans 12:2 - Renewal of mind; 1 Corinthians 5 - Sinners cast of out church; Hebrews 12:15 - Beware of the root of Bitterness; Matthew 18:15- 20 - Treat them as a tax collector; Matthew 18:21-35 - Seventy time seven and Parable of unforgiving servant; Revelation 2-3 - Church defilement; 2 Corinthians 7:1 - Cleanse yourself from all defilement; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 - What fellowship does light have with darkness?; 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 - Godly grief leads to repentance; Romans 1:21-23 - Foolish hearts are darkened; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 - God sends them a strong delusion; 1 Peter 4:1-19 - Love covers a multitude of sins; Matthew 6:9-13 - Lord’s Prayer; Romans 10:9 - Confess that Jesus is Lord; 1 John 1:5-10 - If we say we are not sinners, we lie; 2 Chronicles 7:14 - If you seek my face and turn from your wicked ways; Matthew 7:21-23 - I never knew you; John 8:31-32 - Truth sets you free; Luke 17:20-21 - Kingdom of Heaven within you; John 7:37-39 - Streams of living water; Luke 13:3 - Repent or perish; Acts 3:19 - Repent and sins will be blotted out; Psalm 36 - In your light do we see light; Psalm 53 - There is none who does good; Psalm 55:19 - They do not change and they do not fear God; Psalm 7:11-17 - God feels indignation everyday; 1 John 5:11-13 - Eternal life in Jesus.

Other books

The Gospel of Jesus - John MacArthur

Video resources


]]>The Greek word used for "Fellowship" in the New Testament is "Koinonia". It means a deep spiritual partnership. We are to have fellowship with Jesus, the Holy Spirit and each other. This doesn't just mean being part of a church, praying, singing and talking to each other each week. This is an intimate relationship, where we support each other in suffering and encourage each other in our walk with God. This relationship has to be based in the truth in order to be effective.

Paul told the Corinthians to examine themselves to see if they were in the faith because their sinful behaviour testified against them. This practice of self-examination is not encouraged in a church setting today. Self-reflection is usually done alone, rather than with others. We may admit that we are all sinners, but we often use this blanket statement to cover a multitude of personal dysfunction that we would prefer not to acknowledge. This hidden dysfunction then bleeds into our communities and makes our fellowship one of darkness, not light.

Jesus' teaching about repentance and forgiveness sheds light on how we should treat dysfunctional people in our midst. But are we mature enough to hear what he is saying to us today?

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references

Genesis 9:18-28 - Noah’s Descendants (Ham) Become Corrupt; Genesis 11:27- 12:5 - Abram’s call; Genesis 14:13 - Abram the Hebrew; Genesis 15:1-21 - God’s Covenant with Abraham; Genesis 18:1-19 - God promises Abraham a Son; Genesis 21:1-21 - Ishmael and Hagar cast out; Genesis 22:1-19 - Sacrifice of Issac; Genesis 25:19-34 - Esau gives up his birthright; Genesis 27:1-46 - Jacob is blessed by Issac and has to flee; Genesis 32:22-32 - Jacob wrestles with God; Genesis 35:1-15 - God blesses and renames Jacob, Israel; Genesis 37 - Jospeh sold by his brothers; Genesis 3- The Fall; Genesis 4 - Cain kills Abel; Jeremiah 9:14 & 16:12 & 18:12 & 23:17 - People follow own desires lead to destruction; Jeremiah 8:4-6 - People’s perpetual backsliding; Psalm 36 - Vanity and arrogance of evil doers; Isaiah 47 - Pride of Wicked; Micah 6:8 & Deuteronomy 10:12-13 - Do God’s will; John 14:15-24 - Jesus says do his commandments; 2 Corinthians 13:5 - Examine Yourselves; 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 - Arrogance of Corinthians; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - Corinthians have seen the power of God; John 3 - To Be Born Again; John 16:8-11 - Holy Spirit convicts us; John 16:13 - Holy Spirit of Truth; 2 Corinthians 12:20-13:5 - Paul’s admonishment - Are you in the Faith?; 1 Timothy 3:1-13 - Manage own household; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 - Divisions in the church; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 - Lord’s Supper fiasco; Matthew 6:22-23 - Eye is the lamp of of the body; Matthew 5:13-16 - Salt and Light; Matthew 23:27-28 - White washed tombs; Matthew 5:14-16 - City on a hill; 1 Corinthians 11:1 - Imitators of Christ; Ephesians 5:1-2 - Imitate God, love each other; 1 John 2:6 - Walk in the same way Jesus walked; 1 Corinthians 2:16 - Mind of Christ; Romans 12:2 - Renewal of mind; 1 Corinthians 5 - Sinners cast of out church; Hebrews 12:15 - Beware of the root of Bitterness; Matthew 18:15- 20 - Treat them as a tax collector; Matthew 18:21-35 - Seventy time seven and Parable of unforgiving servant; Revelation 2-3 - Church defilement; 2 Corinthians 7:1 - Cleanse yourself from all defilement; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 - What fellowship does light have with darkness?; 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 - Godly grief leads to repentance; Romans 1:21-23 - Foolish hearts are darkened; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 - God sends them a strong delusion; 1 Peter 4:1-19 - Love covers a multitude of sins; Matthew 6:9-13 - Lord’s Prayer; Romans 10:9 - Confess that Jesus is Lord; 1 John 1:5-10 - If we say we are not sinners, we lie; 2 Chronicles 7:14 - If you seek my face and turn from your wicked ways; Matthew 7:21-23 - I never knew you; John 8:31-32 - Truth sets you free; Luke 17:20-21 - Kingdom of Heaven within you; John 7:37-39 - Streams of living water; Luke 13:3 - Repent or perish; Acts 3:19 - Repent and sins will be blotted out; Psalm 36 - In your light do we see light; Psalm 53 - There is none who does good; Psalm 55:19 - They do not change and they do not fear God; Psalm 7:11-17 - God feels indignation everyday; 1 John 5:11-13 - Eternal life in Jesus.

Other books

The Gospel of Jesus - John MacArthur

Video resources


]]>9eefdd1a-e754-401c-ad95-526a2c4f13cbMon, 06 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +010054:26falsefull2121The Offensive Teachings of JesusThe Offensive Teachings of Jesus"Blessed is the one who isn't offended by me." Matthew 11:6

Many people were offended by Jesus when he walked on earth, including his own disciples. He wasn't doing what they expected him to do. He wasn't spending time with the "right" people and even though he taught with authority, his teachings were often offensive to those who heard them.

Why aren't we offended by his teachings today? Is it because we don't know what they are or do we simply not understand the deeper meaning? His teachings on salvation, the Remnant, the Kingdom of God, suffering and loss need closer examination if we are to know Jesus as he really is.

Support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/abideinme

Bible references for further study:

Mark 12:32-34, Luke 20:39-40- Pharisees impressed with Jesus’ teaching; Matthew 7:28-29 - The crowd astonished by Jesus’ teaching; John 6:52-69 - Disciples shocked by Jesus teaching; Matthew 22:37-40 - Love the Lord with your mind; Matthew 13:1-52 - Why Jesus spoke in parables; Matthew 5-7 - Sermon on the Mount; Isaiah 40:3 - A Voice crying out in the wilderness; Matthew 3:1-3 - John the Baptist; Matthew 11:7-14 - Jesus confirms John the Baptist’s role; Isaiah 61:1 - Messiah will set captives free; Matthew 11:1-6 - Blessed is the one not offended by me; Matthew 7:15-20 - Know them by their fruit; John 15:9-17 - Love one another; 1 John 4:20 - Love God and others; 1 Peter 2:24 - Philippians 2:7-8 - Jesus’ Incarnation and suffering; Matthew 19:16-28 - The Rich Man (Then who can be saved?!); Matthew 6:19-21 - Lay up treasures in Heaven; Matthew 6:24 - You cannot serve God and money; Matthew 16:24-25 - Lose life to find it; Matthew 10:37 - Love Jesus more than family; Luke 12:49-53 - Division not peace; Revelation 14:9-11 - Tormented in the presence of Jesus; Revelation 21:6-8 - No liars and cowards in Kingdom; Matthew 24:13 - One who endure to the end will be saved; Revelation 2:10, 26 - Endure and have faith to the end; Luke 13:22-30 - Will those who are saved be few (Narrow Door); Deuteronomy 10:16, 30:60 and Jeremiah 9:25-26 and Romans 2:28-29 - Circumcision of the Heart; Matthew 7:21-23 - I never knew you; Matthew 7:13-14 - Narrow Way leads to life; Genesis 7 - Noah and the flood; Genesis 45:4-7 - Jospeh and brothers; Numbers 14:17-35 - First exodus generation die in wilderness; 1 Kings 19:18 - 7000 Remnant; Isaiah 10:21-22 - Only a remnant is saved; Ezekiel 11:13 - Will you make and end of the remnant?; Romans 11:5 - Remnant chosen by grace; Ezekiel 8 - Abominations in Temple; Ezekiel 9:3-10 - Idolaters killed; Ezekiel 11:17-21 - One Heart and New Spirit (Remnant Saved); John 3:1-5 - Born Again by the Spirit; Jeremiah 9:23-24 - Knowing God; Genesis 22:1-19 - Abraham & Issac; Job 5:17-19 - He wounds but he binds up; Job 13:15 - Though He Slay me; Romans 6 and Ephesians 4 - Death of Old and New Creation; Matthew 23:37-39 - Jesus laments over Jerusalem; John 12:24 - Seed has to die; Colossians 3:3 - For you have died; Galatians 2:20 - Christ lives in me; Hebrews 10:26-31 - Fearful expectation of judgement; Hebrews 12:3-11 - Endurance for discipline and training; Galatians 3:26-28 - All one in Christ; 1 Corinthians 6:17 - One spirit with Christ; John 15 - Jesus is the vine; John 17 - One with Jesus and the Father; Matthew 25:31-46 - Christ divides; Matthew 23:13 -Shut Kingdom of Heaven in people’s faces; Luke 3:16-17, Acts 1:5 - Jesus Baptises us in Holy Spirit; 1 Corinthians 12 - Spiritual Gifts; John 16:33 - In this world you will have tribulation; Micah 7:8 -The Lord will be a light to me.

Other Books:

Beautiful Outlaw - John Eldredge

The Greatest Story Ever Told - Bear Grylls


]]>"Blessed is the one who isn't offended by me." Matthew 11:6

Many people were offended by Jesus when he walked on earth, including his own disciples. He wasn't doing what they expected him to do. He wasn't spending time with the "right" people and even though he taught with authority, his teachings were often offensive to those who heard them.

Why aren't we offended by his teachings today? Is it because we don't know what they are or do we simply not understand the deeper meaning? His teachings on salvation, the Remnant, the Kingdom of God, suffering and loss need closer examination if we are to know Jesus as he really is.

Support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/abideinme

Bible references for further study:

Mark 12:32-34, Luke 20:39-40- Pharisees impressed with Jesus’ teaching; Matthew 7:28-29 - The crowd astonished by Jesus’ teaching; John 6:52-69 - Disciples shocked by Jesus teaching; Matthew 22:37-40 - Love the Lord with your mind; Matthew 13:1-52 - Why Jesus spoke in parables; Matthew 5-7 - Sermon on the Mount; Isaiah 40:3 - A Voice crying out in the wilderness; Matthew 3:1-3 - John the Baptist; Matthew 11:7-14 - Jesus confirms John the Baptist’s role; Isaiah 61:1 - Messiah will set captives free; Matthew 11:1-6 - Blessed is the one not offended by me; Matthew 7:15-20 - Know them by their fruit; John 15:9-17 - Love one another; 1 John 4:20 - Love God and others; 1 Peter 2:24 - Philippians 2:7-8 - Jesus’ Incarnation and suffering; Matthew 19:16-28 - The Rich Man (Then who can be saved?!); Matthew 6:19-21 - Lay up treasures in Heaven; Matthew 6:24 - You cannot serve God and money; Matthew 16:24-25 - Lose life to find it; Matthew 10:37 - Love Jesus more than family; Luke 12:49-53 - Division not peace; Revelation 14:9-11 - Tormented in the presence of Jesus; Revelation 21:6-8 - No liars and cowards in Kingdom; Matthew 24:13 - One who endure to the end will be saved; Revelation 2:10, 26 - Endure and have faith to the end; Luke 13:22-30 - Will those who are saved be few (Narrow Door); Deuteronomy 10:16, 30:60 and Jeremiah 9:25-26 and Romans 2:28-29 - Circumcision of the Heart; Matthew 7:21-23 - I never knew you; Matthew 7:13-14 - Narrow Way leads to life; Genesis 7 - Noah and the flood; Genesis 45:4-7 - Jospeh and brothers; Numbers 14:17-35 - First exodus generation die in wilderness; 1 Kings 19:18 - 7000 Remnant; Isaiah 10:21-22 - Only a remnant is saved; Ezekiel 11:13 - Will you make and end of the remnant?; Romans 11:5 - Remnant chosen by grace; Ezekiel 8 - Abominations in Temple; Ezekiel 9:3-10 - Idolaters killed; Ezekiel 11:17-21 - One Heart and New Spirit (Remnant Saved); John 3:1-5 - Born Again by the Spirit; Jeremiah 9:23-24 - Knowing God; Genesis 22:1-19 - Abraham & Issac; Job 5:17-19 - He wounds but he binds up; Job 13:15 - Though He Slay me; Romans 6 and Ephesians 4 - Death of Old and New Creation; Matthew 23:37-39 - Jesus laments over Jerusalem; John 12:24 - Seed has to die; Colossians 3:3 - For you have died; Galatians 2:20 - Christ lives in me; Hebrews 10:26-31 - Fearful expectation of judgement; Hebrews 12:3-11 - Endurance for discipline and training; Galatians 3:26-28 - All one in Christ; 1 Corinthians 6:17 - One spirit with Christ; John 15 - Jesus is the vine; John 17 - One with Jesus and the Father; Matthew 25:31-46 - Christ divides; Matthew 23:13 -Shut Kingdom of Heaven in people’s faces; Luke 3:16-17, Acts 1:5 - Jesus Baptises us in Holy Spirit; 1 Corinthians 12 - Spiritual Gifts; John 16:33 - In this world you will have tribulation; Micah 7:8 -The Lord will be a light to me.

Other Books:

Beautiful Outlaw - John Eldredge

The Greatest Story Ever Told - Bear Grylls


]]>40f5a105-36a9-49ba-be9b-b4854c3ec814Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +010001:06:29falsefull2020What Does it Mean to Have Freedom in Christ?What Does it Mean to Have Freedom in Christ?In this episode, I speak about what it means to have freedom in Christ. To be "in Christ" means to have a relationship with Him so that we can do the things He calls us to do and live the life He calls us to live. But how do we know whether we are in Christ and how can we make sure we aren't abusing the freedom He has given us?

Many of the arguments between believers are around what we should or shouldn't do or say if we are a Christian, so understanding the level of freedom Christ came to give us if we abide in Him will help us be more charitable with each other. We look at some of Jesus' interactions with the teachers of the Law, the Pharisees, and also Paul's teaching in Colossians, 1 Corinthians and Romans to illustrate what it means to have freedom in Christ, rather than being bound by the Law or human traditions.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references:

John 3:3-5, Born Again to Enter Kingdom; Luke 17:20-21, Kingdom of God within you; 2 Corinthians 5:17, In Christ, New Creation; Galatians 2:20, Christ Lives in Me; Ephesians 4:22-24, Put off Old Self; Ephesians 2:1-5, Alive in Christ, Saved by Grace; Colossians 2:9-12 & 3:1-4, Alive in Christ; 1 Peter 2:24, Jesus Bore Our Sins; Galatians 5:1, Christ Set Us Free; John 8:36, Son Sets Us Free; Matthew 11:28-30, Lay Down Your Burdens; Colossians 1:13, I Peter 2:9, Ephesians 5:8, Acts 26:18, Kingdom of Darkness to Kingdom of Light; Hebrews 2:14-15, Freed from death and Satan; Romans 8:2, Freed from sin; Hebrews 10:19-25, New and Living Way; Ephesians 2:8-9, Saved by Grace Through Faith; John 3:16, Whoever Believes Has Eternal Life; Romans 10:9, Confess Jesus is Lord; Romans 12:1, Present Body as Living Sacrifice; John 7:7, Jesus’ Diagnosis of Us; John 18:36, Kingdom not of this World; John 5:39, Pour Over Scriptures for Eternal Life; Matthew 23:13, Shut Kingdom of Heaven; Matthew 23:4, Pharisees Burden People; Romans 2:1-3, Hypocritical Judgement; Matthew 7:3-5, Take the Log Out of Eye; John 7:24, Judge with right judgement; Colossians 3:16, Admonish with wisdom; Galatians 2:11-14, Paul admonishes Peter; Romans 11:11-24, Gentile grafted in; 2 Corinthians 11 and 12, Paul and the “super-apostles”; Colossians 2:16 and Romans 14, Freedom from human rules; 2 Corinthians 3:1-18, Letter Kills but Spirit Brings Life; Romans 3:24-26 & 5:15, Ephesians 1:6-7, God’s Free Gift of Grace to Us; Mark 9:38-41, Whoever is not against us if for us; John 14:15-24, If You love Me You Will Keep My Commandments; Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 19:17-19, 22:36-40 Commandments; Colossians 3, Put on the New Self; John 15:5, Without Me you can do nothing; Romans 7:14-21, Pauls’ struggles with sin; Ephesians 5:25-26, Washing by the Word; John 8:31-32, Abide in Word the True Disciple; Matthew 6:5-15, When you pray; Matthew 7:7-12, Ask Seek Knock; Matthew 6:16-18, When you fast; Matthew 17:21, Demon release through prayer and fasting; Romans 12:2 and Ephesians 4:23, Renewed Mind; 1 Corinthians 2:16, Mind of Christ; Acts 7:48-49, 17:24-25, God doesn’t live in buildings; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Body of Christ; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:6-8, Spiritual gifts and roles; Matthew 15:1-20, What defiles a person; Hebrews 4:15-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Jesus humans so sympathises with us; Colossians 1 and 2, Jesus’s Divinity; 1 Peter 2:24 and 3:18, Romans 5:10, 1 John 2:2, Jesus Died for our Sins; 1 John 1:9, If we confess sin He will forgive us; Hebrews 10, New and Living Way.


]]>In this episode, I speak about what it means to have freedom in Christ. To be "in Christ" means to have a relationship with Him so that we can do the things He calls us to do and live the life He calls us to live. But how do we know whether we are in Christ and how can we make sure we aren't abusing the freedom He has given us?

Many of the arguments between believers are around what we should or shouldn't do or say if we are a Christian, so understanding the level of freedom Christ came to give us if we abide in Him will help us be more charitable with each other. We look at some of Jesus' interactions with the teachers of the Law, the Pharisees, and also Paul's teaching in Colossians, 1 Corinthians and Romans to illustrate what it means to have freedom in Christ, rather than being bound by the Law or human traditions.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references:

John 3:3-5, Born Again to Enter Kingdom; Luke 17:20-21, Kingdom of God within you; 2 Corinthians 5:17, In Christ, New Creation; Galatians 2:20, Christ Lives in Me; Ephesians 4:22-24, Put off Old Self; Ephesians 2:1-5, Alive in Christ, Saved by Grace; Colossians 2:9-12 & 3:1-4, Alive in Christ; 1 Peter 2:24, Jesus Bore Our Sins; Galatians 5:1, Christ Set Us Free; John 8:36, Son Sets Us Free; Matthew 11:28-30, Lay Down Your Burdens; Colossians 1:13, I Peter 2:9, Ephesians 5:8, Acts 26:18, Kingdom of Darkness to Kingdom of Light; Hebrews 2:14-15, Freed from death and Satan; Romans 8:2, Freed from sin; Hebrews 10:19-25, New and Living Way; Ephesians 2:8-9, Saved by Grace Through Faith; John 3:16, Whoever Believes Has Eternal Life; Romans 10:9, Confess Jesus is Lord; Romans 12:1, Present Body as Living Sacrifice; John 7:7, Jesus’ Diagnosis of Us; John 18:36, Kingdom not of this World; John 5:39, Pour Over Scriptures for Eternal Life; Matthew 23:13, Shut Kingdom of Heaven; Matthew 23:4, Pharisees Burden People; Romans 2:1-3, Hypocritical Judgement; Matthew 7:3-5, Take the Log Out of Eye; John 7:24, Judge with right judgement; Colossians 3:16, Admonish with wisdom; Galatians 2:11-14, Paul admonishes Peter; Romans 11:11-24, Gentile grafted in; 2 Corinthians 11 and 12, Paul and the “super-apostles”; Colossians 2:16 and Romans 14, Freedom from human rules; 2 Corinthians 3:1-18, Letter Kills but Spirit Brings Life; Romans 3:24-26 & 5:15, Ephesians 1:6-7, God’s Free Gift of Grace to Us; Mark 9:38-41, Whoever is not against us if for us; John 14:15-24, If You love Me You Will Keep My Commandments; Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 19:17-19, 22:36-40 Commandments; Colossians 3, Put on the New Self; John 15:5, Without Me you can do nothing; Romans 7:14-21, Pauls’ struggles with sin; Ephesians 5:25-26, Washing by the Word; John 8:31-32, Abide in Word the True Disciple; Matthew 6:5-15, When you pray; Matthew 7:7-12, Ask Seek Knock; Matthew 6:16-18, When you fast; Matthew 17:21, Demon release through prayer and fasting; Romans 12:2 and Ephesians 4:23, Renewed Mind; 1 Corinthians 2:16, Mind of Christ; Acts 7:48-49, 17:24-25, God doesn’t live in buildings; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Body of Christ; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:6-8, Spiritual gifts and roles; Matthew 15:1-20, What defiles a person; Hebrews 4:15-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Jesus humans so sympathises with us; Colossians 1 and 2, Jesus’s Divinity; 1 Peter 2:24 and 3:18, Romans 5:10, 1 John 2:2, Jesus Died for our Sins; 1 John 1:9, If we confess sin He will forgive us; Hebrews 10, New and Living Way.


]]>0cf7b55f-faa5-40ba-90cb-0b653e7ea3b9Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:15:00 +010053:03falsefull1919Why Do We Ignore God's Call?Why Do We Ignore God's Call?In this episode, I talk about God's eternal call to His people. He says "Hineni", which means "Here I am" in Hebrew. We see this expressed in the Book of Isaiah where God is constantly calling His people back to walk in His ways.

I talk about the ultimate expression of this call in Jesus' self-sacrificial death on the cross. The Word of God came to dwell with us in the flesh, saying "Here I am" to a people who still often choose to ignore Him.

I delve into the real meaning of God's love, how we can learn to wait on the Lord , why we often run from God's call and how we can learn to respond to it.

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Bible references:

Exodus 20:19, People Don’t Want to Hear God; Genesis 22:1, Abraham’s call; Exodus 3:4, Moses’ call; Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah’s call; Isaiah 52:5-6, Here I Am; John 5:39, Pore Over the Scriptures; Matthew 5:43-48, Love Your Enemies; John 3:16, God so loved the world; Ephesians 2:8-9, Salvation a Gift; Romans 6:23, Wages of Sin is Death; John 1:12, Believers are children of God; John 8:31-47, You are of your father the devil; Romans 10:9, Believe in your heart that God raised Jesus; John 15:13, No greater love than this; Leviticus 17:11, The life is in blood; Acts 9:3-8, Paul sees the risen Christ; Acts 17:29-31, Paul teaches about Jesus’ resurrection; Philippians 3:8-11, Our resurrection because of Jesus; 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Christ’s Resurrection; 1 Corinthians 2:2-7, I knew nothing but Christ crucified; Isaiah 53:4-12, Suffering servant; John 10:8, I lay down my life; Isaiah 46:4, I have made, I will save; Matthew 9:13, I came to save sinners; Romans 5:8, Christ died for sinners; Galatians 5:1-5, Freedom from law in Christ; Matthew 23, Hypocrisy of Pharisees; Isaiah 65:1, Here I Am; Isaiah 29:13, Hearts are Far from Him; Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 37:7, Psalm 27:14, Lamentations 3:25, James 5:7-8, Psalm 40:1, Wait on the Lord; Isaiah 55:8-9, God’s ways higher to ours; 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Paul hindered by Satan; Acts 16:6-7, Paul hindered by the Holy Spirit; 2 Corinthians 5:17, We are a new creation; Isaiah 58:1-12, True and False Worship; Psalm 50, What God wants; Isaiah 29:13, Our hearts are far from God; Matthew 11:20-24, Jesus and Sodom and Gomorrah; Isaiah 1:10-20, I cannot endure iniquity and solemn assembly; 2 Chronicles 7:14, If the spirit of God lives in you; 2 Chronicles 7:14, If you seek my face; Mark 9:23 and Acts 16:31, If you believe; Psalm 51:6, God cares about your intentions; 1 Corinthians 10:24, James 3:16, Philippians 2:3, Romans 2:8, Give up ourselves; Mark 3:1-6, Jesus heals on Sabbath; Mark 7:1-23, Disciples washing rituals; Matthew 22:36-40, Most important commandment; Philippians 2:17, Paul’s sacrificial ministry; Jeremiah 17:5-10, Hearts’ desires make us sick; Psalm 32:8-9, God leads us; Proverbs 3:5-8, Trust in Lord. John 17:3, Jeremiah 9:24, God wants us to know Him; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10, Know and Obey God or Perish; John 14:25-26, Holy Spirit teaches us about Jesus; Isaiah 30:15, In returning and rest you shall be saved; Isaiah 30:18, Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you.


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]]>In this episode, I talk about God's eternal call to His people. He says "Hineni", which means "Here I am" in Hebrew. We see this expressed in the Book of Isaiah where God is constantly calling His people back to walk in His ways.

I talk about the ultimate expression of this call in Jesus' self-sacrificial death on the cross. The Word of God came to dwell with us in the flesh, saying "Here I am" to a people who still often choose to ignore Him.

I delve into the real meaning of God's love, how we can learn to wait on the Lord , why we often run from God's call and how we can learn to respond to it.

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Bible references:

Exodus 20:19, People Don’t Want to Hear God; Genesis 22:1, Abraham’s call; Exodus 3:4, Moses’ call; Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah’s call; Isaiah 52:5-6, Here I Am; John 5:39, Pore Over the Scriptures; Matthew 5:43-48, Love Your Enemies; John 3:16, God so loved the world; Ephesians 2:8-9, Salvation a Gift; Romans 6:23, Wages of Sin is Death; John 1:12, Believers are children of God; John 8:31-47, You are of your father the devil; Romans 10:9, Believe in your heart that God raised Jesus; John 15:13, No greater love than this; Leviticus 17:11, The life is in blood; Acts 9:3-8, Paul sees the risen Christ; Acts 17:29-31, Paul teaches about Jesus’ resurrection; Philippians 3:8-11, Our resurrection because of Jesus; 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Christ’s Resurrection; 1 Corinthians 2:2-7, I knew nothing but Christ crucified; Isaiah 53:4-12, Suffering servant; John 10:8, I lay down my life; Isaiah 46:4, I have made, I will save; Matthew 9:13, I came to save sinners; Romans 5:8, Christ died for sinners; Galatians 5:1-5, Freedom from law in Christ; Matthew 23, Hypocrisy of Pharisees; Isaiah 65:1, Here I Am; Isaiah 29:13, Hearts are Far from Him; Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 37:7, Psalm 27:14, Lamentations 3:25, James 5:7-8, Psalm 40:1, Wait on the Lord; Isaiah 55:8-9, God’s ways higher to ours; 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Paul hindered by Satan; Acts 16:6-7, Paul hindered by the Holy Spirit; 2 Corinthians 5:17, We are a new creation; Isaiah 58:1-12, True and False Worship; Psalm 50, What God wants; Isaiah 29:13, Our hearts are far from God; Matthew 11:20-24, Jesus and Sodom and Gomorrah; Isaiah 1:10-20, I cannot endure iniquity and solemn assembly; 2 Chronicles 7:14, If the spirit of God lives in you; 2 Chronicles 7:14, If you seek my face; Mark 9:23 and Acts 16:31, If you believe; Psalm 51:6, God cares about your intentions; 1 Corinthians 10:24, James 3:16, Philippians 2:3, Romans 2:8, Give up ourselves; Mark 3:1-6, Jesus heals on Sabbath; Mark 7:1-23, Disciples washing rituals; Matthew 22:36-40, Most important commandment; Philippians 2:17, Paul’s sacrificial ministry; Jeremiah 17:5-10, Hearts’ desires make us sick; Psalm 32:8-9, God leads us; Proverbs 3:5-8, Trust in Lord. John 17:3, Jeremiah 9:24, God wants us to know Him; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10, Know and Obey God or Perish; John 14:25-26, Holy Spirit teaches us about Jesus; Isaiah 30:15, In returning and rest you shall be saved; Isaiah 30:18, Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you.


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]]>99d96861-8ccd-4321-a53c-4dd08778543eTue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +010049:40falsefull1818What Are the Marks of a True Christian?What Are the Marks of a True Christian?In this episode, I talk about the marks of a true Christian as outlined by Paul in his letter to believers in Corinth. Many people think that being a Christian means that we are to be nice people. But Jesus didn't die for us so we could be nice people, He died so we could be reconciled to God and become real people; true humans just as God originally intended.

Many Old and New Testament passages show us God's complete character as being kind and severe, which allows us to more fully understand who He expects us to be, as we are made in His image.

If we have a sanitised version of the Lord in our minds, we will often falter in speaking the truth and instead become people-pleasers rather than God-fearers.

"Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off." Romans 11:22

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


BIBLE VERSES

Luke 14:23 (Highways & Hedges); Matthew 5:3-12 (Meek, Poor, Seekers); Luke 5:32 (Came for Sinners not Righteous); John 18:37 (Come to bear witness to Truth); Isaiah 28:26 (God has taught them); Luke 24:27-32 (Road to Emmaus teaching); John 16:13 (Holy Spirit leads us to Truth); Luke 2:41-52 (Jesus in Temple at Passover); Ephesians 5:25 (God’s word cleansing); John 15:3 & 17:17 (God’s word purifies us); Psalm 119:9 (Pure Life by following God’s word); Psalm 18:30 (God’s way is perfect); Hebrews 5:11-14 (You ought to be teachers); Genesis 3:1-7 (Serpent’s temptation); Romans 12:1-21 (Marks of a True Christian); 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 (Spiritual Gifts); Psalm 15 (A vile person is despised); Psalm 139:19-22 (I hate those who hate you); John 2:13-17 (Jesus whip in Temple); John 1:14 (Jesus/Word Became Flesh); Ephesians 1:15-19 (Jesus Image of God); Hebrews 1:3 (Jesus exact imprint of God’s nature); Jude 1:5 (Jesus saved Israelites out of Egypt); John 10:31 (I and Father are One); John 17:11 (We are one); 2 Corinthians 13:14 (Father, Son, Holy Spirit); Psalm 50 (The Wicked); Psalm 18 (God’s wrath and mercy); Psalm 143 (Despair and Faith); Genesis 16:13-14 (Hagar Seen by God); Matthew 5:27-30 (Tear out your eye); Matthew 11:20-24 (Woe to Unrepentant cities); Matthew 11:25-30 (My yoke is easy); Isaiah 46:4 (I will bear); John 15:20 (They will persecute you); 1 Peter 2:21 (Christ calls you to suffer); Matthew 5:11-12 (Blessed are the reviled); Luke 9:23 (Pick up your cross, day); Exodus 3:12 (I will be with Moses); Joshua 1:5 (I will be with Joshua); Deuteronomy 31:8 (I will be with my people) Isaiah 41:9-10 (I am with you, Israel); Matthew 28:20 (I will be with you till the end); 1 Peter 1:7 (Faith purified through trials); Hebrews 9:14 (Jesus’ sacrifice purifies us); Isaiah 48:10 (Purified by trials); Hebrews 3:6 & 3:14 (Hold fast to faith); Proverbs 12:22 (God wants trustworthy people); Proverbs 6:16-19 (What the Lord hates); 2 Corinthians 3:2-6 (Letter Kills, Spirit Gives Life); 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 (Apostles: Scum of World); 2 Corinthians 4:8-15 (Suffering for message of Resurrection); James 2:14-26 (Faith without works is dead); 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 (Paul vs super-apostles); 2 Corinthians 6:4-13 (Suffering of apostles); 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (Grace is Sufficient); Philippians 2:1-17 (God works in and through us); John 15:5 (Apart from Me you can do nothing); Luke 22:42 (Not my will, your will be done); Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Lamentations 3:25, Isaiah 30:18, Psalm 33:20-22 (Wait on the Lord); Psalms 98:3, 100:5 138:2 (God’s love and Faithfulness); Isaiah 42:8 (God won’t tolerate Idols); Romans 11:22 (Kindness and Severity for God).

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]]>In this episode, I talk about the marks of a true Christian as outlined by Paul in his letter to believers in Corinth. Many people think that being a Christian means that we are to be nice people. But Jesus didn't die for us so we could be nice people, He died so we could be reconciled to God and become real people; true humans just as God originally intended.

Many Old and New Testament passages show us God's complete character as being kind and severe, which allows us to more fully understand who He expects us to be, as we are made in His image.

If we have a sanitised version of the Lord in our minds, we will often falter in speaking the truth and instead become people-pleasers rather than God-fearers.

"Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off." Romans 11:22

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


BIBLE VERSES

Luke 14:23 (Highways & Hedges); Matthew 5:3-12 (Meek, Poor, Seekers); Luke 5:32 (Came for Sinners not Righteous); John 18:37 (Come to bear witness to Truth); Isaiah 28:26 (God has taught them); Luke 24:27-32 (Road to Emmaus teaching); John 16:13 (Holy Spirit leads us to Truth); Luke 2:41-52 (Jesus in Temple at Passover); Ephesians 5:25 (God’s word cleansing); John 15:3 & 17:17 (God’s word purifies us); Psalm 119:9 (Pure Life by following God’s word); Psalm 18:30 (God’s way is perfect); Hebrews 5:11-14 (You ought to be teachers); Genesis 3:1-7 (Serpent’s temptation); Romans 12:1-21 (Marks of a True Christian); 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 (Spiritual Gifts); Psalm 15 (A vile person is despised); Psalm 139:19-22 (I hate those who hate you); John 2:13-17 (Jesus whip in Temple); John 1:14 (Jesus/Word Became Flesh); Ephesians 1:15-19 (Jesus Image of God); Hebrews 1:3 (Jesus exact imprint of God’s nature); Jude 1:5 (Jesus saved Israelites out of Egypt); John 10:31 (I and Father are One); John 17:11 (We are one); 2 Corinthians 13:14 (Father, Son, Holy Spirit); Psalm 50 (The Wicked); Psalm 18 (God’s wrath and mercy); Psalm 143 (Despair and Faith); Genesis 16:13-14 (Hagar Seen by God); Matthew 5:27-30 (Tear out your eye); Matthew 11:20-24 (Woe to Unrepentant cities); Matthew 11:25-30 (My yoke is easy); Isaiah 46:4 (I will bear); John 15:20 (They will persecute you); 1 Peter 2:21 (Christ calls you to suffer); Matthew 5:11-12 (Blessed are the reviled); Luke 9:23 (Pick up your cross, day); Exodus 3:12 (I will be with Moses); Joshua 1:5 (I will be with Joshua); Deuteronomy 31:8 (I will be with my people) Isaiah 41:9-10 (I am with you, Israel); Matthew 28:20 (I will be with you till the end); 1 Peter 1:7 (Faith purified through trials); Hebrews 9:14 (Jesus’ sacrifice purifies us); Isaiah 48:10 (Purified by trials); Hebrews 3:6 & 3:14 (Hold fast to faith); Proverbs 12:22 (God wants trustworthy people); Proverbs 6:16-19 (What the Lord hates); 2 Corinthians 3:2-6 (Letter Kills, Spirit Gives Life); 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 (Apostles: Scum of World); 2 Corinthians 4:8-15 (Suffering for message of Resurrection); James 2:14-26 (Faith without works is dead); 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 (Paul vs super-apostles); 2 Corinthians 6:4-13 (Suffering of apostles); 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (Grace is Sufficient); Philippians 2:1-17 (God works in and through us); John 15:5 (Apart from Me you can do nothing); Luke 22:42 (Not my will, your will be done); Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Lamentations 3:25, Isaiah 30:18, Psalm 33:20-22 (Wait on the Lord); Psalms 98:3, 100:5 138:2 (God’s love and Faithfulness); Isaiah 42:8 (God won’t tolerate Idols); Romans 11:22 (Kindness and Severity for God).

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]]>7376aeff-87ec-4d99-800c-086c231a81efSat, 06 Sep 2025 15:30:00 +010059:39falsefull1717Our Red Sea Moment - Growing Our Faith in the WildernessOur Red Sea Moment - Growing Our Faith in the WildernessIn this week's episode, I delve into Exodus 14 where God parts the Red Sea in order to save the Israelites from destruction. God is testing their faith and says to them, "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." Even though they believed in God and even feared Him, they still did not have faith that He could save them.

What does this story tell us about ourselves? How will we handle our own Red Sea moment? Will we prefer to be slaves rather than face the unknown in the wilderness? Will we have enough faith to stay the course and reach our promised land?

In the last six minutes of the podcast I read short Psalms that will give you strength and courage during times of change. They are also listed, along with other Bible reference, in the podcast notes below.

"Wait for the LORD, be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD." Psalm 27:14

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Bible references:

Exodus 14:14 (The Lord Will Fight For You, And You Have Only to be Silent); Exodus 14:10-12 (Better to be Slaves than to Die); Exodus 7-12 (10 Plagues in Egypt); 1 Kings 19:1-14 (Elijah in Wilderness); Matthew 4:1-11 (Jesus in Wilderness); Galatians 1:17 (Paul in Wilderness); Exodus 14:21 (God Parts the Sea); Psalm 115:3 (God Does What He Pleases); Matthew 19:26 (Nothing Impossible with God); 2 Timothy 1:7 (Not Given Spirit of Fear); 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Be Steadfast & Immovable); Hebrews 12:3 (Don't Be Fainthearted); Exodus 14:24-25 (Egyptians Fear the LORD); Exodus 14:30-31 (Israel Saw, Fear and Believed); Numbers 14:20-32 (Rebellious Generation Will Not Enter the Land); Deuteronomy 32:52 (Moses Not to Enter Promised Land); James 4:3 (You Don't Receive Because You Pray for Your Passions); John 18:36 (His Kingdom if Not of this World); John 17:16 (Disciples Not of the World); John 15:18 (Hated You as they Hated Me); Matthew 6:33 (First Seek the Kingdom of God); 2 Chronicles 7:14 (Humble Yourself, Seek My Face); Jeremiah 7:16 (Do Not Pray for these People); 1 John 5:13-19 (I Do Not Say Pray for That); Psalm 51 (A Broken and Contrite Heart You Will not Despise); Exodus 7:3-4 & 14:4 (God Hardens Pharaoh's Heart); Matthew 7:6 (Don't Cast Your Pearls Before Swine); Revelation 2 & 3 (Judgement on churches); Revelation 3:14-15 (I Will Spit You Out of my Mouth); Luke 8:17 (What is Hidden will be Revealed); 1 Timothy 3:2 (Leaders to be Above Reproach); Exodus 15:1-3 (The LORD is man of War); Isaiah 42:13 (The LORD goes out like a Mighty Man); John 2:15-17 (Jesus Cleanses the Temple); Isaiah 42:14-17 (For a Long Time I Have Held my Peace); Exodus 20 (10 Commandments); Jeremiah 23:29 (Is Not My Word Like Fire); Psalm 57:3 (He Will Send from Heaven and Save me); Isaiah 30:15 (In Returning and Rest You Shall be Saved): Proverbs 3:5:8 (Trust in the LORD with all Your Heart).

The Psalms

18:2 - The LORD is my Rock and my Fortress

27:13-14 - Wait for the LORD, Be Strong

50:3 - Our God Comes

56:3-4 - When I am Afraid, I Put my Trust in You

57:1 - In the Shadow of Your Wings I Will Take Refuge

62:8 - Trust in Him at all Times

121:1-2 - My Help Comes from the LORD

123:3-4 - We Have More than Enough of the Contempt of the Proud

9:15-20 - Arise O LORD, Let Not Man Prevail

138:6 - The Haughty He Knows From Afar


]]>In this week's episode, I delve into Exodus 14 where God parts the Red Sea in order to save the Israelites from destruction. God is testing their faith and says to them, "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." Even though they believed in God and even feared Him, they still did not have faith that He could save them.

What does this story tell us about ourselves? How will we handle our own Red Sea moment? Will we prefer to be slaves rather than face the unknown in the wilderness? Will we have enough faith to stay the course and reach our promised land?

In the last six minutes of the podcast I read short Psalms that will give you strength and courage during times of change. They are also listed, along with other Bible reference, in the podcast notes below.

"Wait for the LORD, be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD." Psalm 27:14

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references:

Exodus 14:14 (The Lord Will Fight For You, And You Have Only to be Silent); Exodus 14:10-12 (Better to be Slaves than to Die); Exodus 7-12 (10 Plagues in Egypt); 1 Kings 19:1-14 (Elijah in Wilderness); Matthew 4:1-11 (Jesus in Wilderness); Galatians 1:17 (Paul in Wilderness); Exodus 14:21 (God Parts the Sea); Psalm 115:3 (God Does What He Pleases); Matthew 19:26 (Nothing Impossible with God); 2 Timothy 1:7 (Not Given Spirit of Fear); 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Be Steadfast & Immovable); Hebrews 12:3 (Don't Be Fainthearted); Exodus 14:24-25 (Egyptians Fear the LORD); Exodus 14:30-31 (Israel Saw, Fear and Believed); Numbers 14:20-32 (Rebellious Generation Will Not Enter the Land); Deuteronomy 32:52 (Moses Not to Enter Promised Land); James 4:3 (You Don't Receive Because You Pray for Your Passions); John 18:36 (His Kingdom if Not of this World); John 17:16 (Disciples Not of the World); John 15:18 (Hated You as they Hated Me); Matthew 6:33 (First Seek the Kingdom of God); 2 Chronicles 7:14 (Humble Yourself, Seek My Face); Jeremiah 7:16 (Do Not Pray for these People); 1 John 5:13-19 (I Do Not Say Pray for That); Psalm 51 (A Broken and Contrite Heart You Will not Despise); Exodus 7:3-4 & 14:4 (God Hardens Pharaoh's Heart); Matthew 7:6 (Don't Cast Your Pearls Before Swine); Revelation 2 & 3 (Judgement on churches); Revelation 3:14-15 (I Will Spit You Out of my Mouth); Luke 8:17 (What is Hidden will be Revealed); 1 Timothy 3:2 (Leaders to be Above Reproach); Exodus 15:1-3 (The LORD is man of War); Isaiah 42:13 (The LORD goes out like a Mighty Man); John 2:15-17 (Jesus Cleanses the Temple); Isaiah 42:14-17 (For a Long Time I Have Held my Peace); Exodus 20 (10 Commandments); Jeremiah 23:29 (Is Not My Word Like Fire); Psalm 57:3 (He Will Send from Heaven and Save me); Isaiah 30:15 (In Returning and Rest You Shall be Saved): Proverbs 3:5:8 (Trust in the LORD with all Your Heart).

The Psalms

18:2 - The LORD is my Rock and my Fortress

27:13-14 - Wait for the LORD, Be Strong

50:3 - Our God Comes

56:3-4 - When I am Afraid, I Put my Trust in You

57:1 - In the Shadow of Your Wings I Will Take Refuge

62:8 - Trust in Him at all Times

121:1-2 - My Help Comes from the LORD

123:3-4 - We Have More than Enough of the Contempt of the Proud

9:15-20 - Arise O LORD, Let Not Man Prevail

138:6 - The Haughty He Knows From Afar


]]>f271eea8-7579-4ac1-85b1-0b58a3f2621cTue, 31 Dec 2024 23:45:00 +010051:31falsefull1616Surrendering, Suffering and God's SovereigntySurrendering, Suffering and God's SovereigntyIn this week's episode I talk about three different worldviews and their response to human suffering. Should we have faith in humans to solve the world's problems? Or will Artificial Intelligence give us the answers? Both humans and technology are flawed but if we have faith in our Creator and his sovereignty, might and faithfulness, we will feel more stable in times of suffering.

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BIble references:

Isaiah 53:2-6 (He was pierced for our transgressions), Isaiah 55:6-13 (My thoughts higher than your thoughts) Isaiah 65:17-25 (New Heaven and New Earth), Revelation 21:1-7 (I am making everything new), Isaiah 9:2, 9:6-7 (Wonderful Counsellor, Everlasting Father), Isaiah 26:3-4 (The Lord is an Everlasting Rock), Psalm 56 (In God I trust), Psalm 121 (My help comes from the Lord), Psalm 23 (Lord is my shepherd), 1 Peter 5:6-11 (Cast all your anxieties on him), Ephesians 6:10-20 (Armour of God), James 4:3 (You ask and do not receive), 2 Timothy 3:1-7 (Godlessness in the last days), 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (Wander into Myths), Psalm 46 (God is our fortress), Psalm 27 (The Lord is my light and my salvation)

Other references:


]]>In this week's episode I talk about three different worldviews and their response to human suffering. Should we have faith in humans to solve the world's problems? Or will Artificial Intelligence give us the answers? Both humans and technology are flawed but if we have faith in our Creator and his sovereignty, might and faithfulness, we will feel more stable in times of suffering.

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BIble references:

Isaiah 53:2-6 (He was pierced for our transgressions), Isaiah 55:6-13 (My thoughts higher than your thoughts) Isaiah 65:17-25 (New Heaven and New Earth), Revelation 21:1-7 (I am making everything new), Isaiah 9:2, 9:6-7 (Wonderful Counsellor, Everlasting Father), Isaiah 26:3-4 (The Lord is an Everlasting Rock), Psalm 56 (In God I trust), Psalm 121 (My help comes from the Lord), Psalm 23 (Lord is my shepherd), 1 Peter 5:6-11 (Cast all your anxieties on him), Ephesians 6:10-20 (Armour of God), James 4:3 (You ask and do not receive), 2 Timothy 3:1-7 (Godlessness in the last days), 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (Wander into Myths), Psalm 46 (God is our fortress), Psalm 27 (The Lord is my light and my salvation)

Other references:


]]>600871b3-853f-416e-b219-1df4bfb1fdd1Sat, 24 Aug 2024 18:30:00 +010001:18:48falsefull1515Jesus: Religion or Reality?Jesus: Religion or Reality?In this week's episode I talk about the difference between "Jesus: the religion" and "Jesus: the reality". After two thousand years of church history, I ask if we have fallen into the trap that the apostle Paul warned us against by being embroiled in "vain discussions" that lead us away from our faith?

Jesus called his followers to simply believe in him. He said that his sheep hear his voice, but if we are distracted by too many other voices we may not be able to hear him call. I talk about some of the visceral experiences I have had with Christ over the past few years that lead me know the reality of his existence. These experiences led me to have more faith in him as a person, who is available to all who would call on him, even today.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references:

Warnings Against Vain Discussions, Quarrels Over Words & Irreverent Babble (1 Timothy 1:6, 6:4, 6:20); Jesus Confronts the Pharisees (Matthew 15:1-20, 22:23-33, 23:1-36); False Apostles ( 2 Corinthians 11 & Galatians 1:6-10, 2 Peter 2:1-22) World in Power of Evil One (1 John 5:19); Known By Fruits (Matthew 7:15-20); Foolish Shame Wise ( 1 Corinthians 1:27); Listen & Obey (1 Samuel 15:22); Keep Mouth Shut (Proverbs 21:23, 10:19) Bridle Your Tongue (James 1:26); Tongue Stuck to Roof of Mouth (Ezekiel 3:26) I Will Give You Rest (Matthew 11:28) Sleep & Dwell in Safety (Psalm 4:8); He Gives to His Beloved Sleep (Psalm 127:2); Returning & Rest You Shall Be Saved (Isaiah 30:15); Hear Word of God & Do it (Luke 11:28); Fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 33:8, Job 4:6); I Know Only Christ (1 Corinthians 2:1-2); Cross Folly to Gentiles (1 Corinthians 1:23); Boast in Knowing Lord (Jeremiah 9:23); They Refused to Know Me (Jeremiah 9:6); Here I Am (Isaiah 65:1) They Know Me Not (Jeremiah 4:22); Faces Like Rock (Jeremiah 5:3) Acknowledge Your Guilt (Jeremiah 3:13)Judgement on Unrepentant (Jeremiah 2:35); Stiff-Necked People (Exodus 33:3 & 32:9, Proverbs 29:1, 2 Chronicles 30:8) Face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6); Steadfast Love & Faithfulness (Lamentation 3:22-23, Psalms 26:3, 117:1-2, 86:15); Jesus Only Way to God (John 14:6); Simply Believe in Jesus (John 6:28-29, 6:35, 6:40; 6:47); New Heart & New Spirit (Ezekiel 11:19 & 36:26, Jeremiah 31:33); Clean Heart & Right Spirit (Psalm 51:10); Renewal of Mind (Romans 12:2); Sin, Iniquity, Transgression (Psalm 51:1-4); All Sinned & Fallen Short (Romans 3:23); Sacrifice of Gd a Broken Spirit (Psalm 51:16-17); Satan Exalts Himself (Isaiah 14:12-14); The Fall of Adam & Eve (Genesis 3).

Other Books:

The Pursuit of God - A.W Tozer

The Sign of Jonas - Thomas Merton


]]>In this week's episode I talk about the difference between "Jesus: the religion" and "Jesus: the reality". After two thousand years of church history, I ask if we have fallen into the trap that the apostle Paul warned us against by being embroiled in "vain discussions" that lead us away from our faith?

Jesus called his followers to simply believe in him. He said that his sheep hear his voice, but if we are distracted by too many other voices we may not be able to hear him call. I talk about some of the visceral experiences I have had with Christ over the past few years that lead me know the reality of his existence. These experiences led me to have more faith in him as a person, who is available to all who would call on him, even today.

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Bible references:

Warnings Against Vain Discussions, Quarrels Over Words & Irreverent Babble (1 Timothy 1:6, 6:4, 6:20); Jesus Confronts the Pharisees (Matthew 15:1-20, 22:23-33, 23:1-36); False Apostles ( 2 Corinthians 11 & Galatians 1:6-10, 2 Peter 2:1-22) World in Power of Evil One (1 John 5:19); Known By Fruits (Matthew 7:15-20); Foolish Shame Wise ( 1 Corinthians 1:27); Listen & Obey (1 Samuel 15:22); Keep Mouth Shut (Proverbs 21:23, 10:19) Bridle Your Tongue (James 1:26); Tongue Stuck to Roof of Mouth (Ezekiel 3:26) I Will Give You Rest (Matthew 11:28) Sleep & Dwell in Safety (Psalm 4:8); He Gives to His Beloved Sleep (Psalm 127:2); Returning & Rest You Shall Be Saved (Isaiah 30:15); Hear Word of God & Do it (Luke 11:28); Fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 33:8, Job 4:6); I Know Only Christ (1 Corinthians 2:1-2); Cross Folly to Gentiles (1 Corinthians 1:23); Boast in Knowing Lord (Jeremiah 9:23); They Refused to Know Me (Jeremiah 9:6); Here I Am (Isaiah 65:1) They Know Me Not (Jeremiah 4:22); Faces Like Rock (Jeremiah 5:3) Acknowledge Your Guilt (Jeremiah 3:13)Judgement on Unrepentant (Jeremiah 2:35); Stiff-Necked People (Exodus 33:3 & 32:9, Proverbs 29:1, 2 Chronicles 30:8) Face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6); Steadfast Love & Faithfulness (Lamentation 3:22-23, Psalms 26:3, 117:1-2, 86:15); Jesus Only Way to God (John 14:6); Simply Believe in Jesus (John 6:28-29, 6:35, 6:40; 6:47); New Heart & New Spirit (Ezekiel 11:19 & 36:26, Jeremiah 31:33); Clean Heart & Right Spirit (Psalm 51:10); Renewal of Mind (Romans 12:2); Sin, Iniquity, Transgression (Psalm 51:1-4); All Sinned & Fallen Short (Romans 3:23); Sacrifice of Gd a Broken Spirit (Psalm 51:16-17); Satan Exalts Himself (Isaiah 14:12-14); The Fall of Adam & Eve (Genesis 3).

Other Books:

The Pursuit of God - A.W Tozer

The Sign of Jonas - Thomas Merton


]]>42390b5f-3bb9-4701-a335-442450a13680Sat, 22 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +010001:02:02falsefull1414God is Love - How Does God's Love and Word Heal Us?God is Love - How Does God's Love and Word Heal Us?In this week's podcast, I talk about God's steadfast love and the healing power of His word. How does God's love differ to our love for each other? God's love often includes discipline, which means we can be left to our own devices until we freely turn back to God for healing. God's word heals us, which is why we need to abide in His word by reading the Bible, but also by hearing what He is saying to each of us individually. Sometimes He corrects us and sometimes He tells us what we don't want to hear, but He always tells us the truth and this is what transforms us.

Once we understand how God's love works, we will move beyond the shallow notion that a loving God will never be judgemental or allow us to suffer. God's love is steadfast and unwavering but He will not tolerate sin and He will bring ultimate justice to us all.

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Bible passages:

Test the Spirits, (1 John 4); God is Love, (1 John 4:8 & 1 John 4:16); Ask and It is Given, (Matthew 7:7-8); Believe and You shall Receive, (Mark 11:22-24); Ask in My Name, (John 14:12-14); Serpent's Lie, (Genesis 3); Abide in Me, (John 15:4-11); His Steadfast Love Endures Forever, (Psalm 136); God's Word Give Eternal Life, (John 5:24 & John 6:68-69); Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So, (Psalm 107); God's Disciple, (Hebrews 12:3-12, Psalm 94:12-14, Proverbs 3:11-12); Universe Created by the Word of God, (Hebrews 11:3); He Sent Out His Word & Healed Them, (Psalm 107:20); Word, Spirit, Life, (John 6:63); The Truth Will Set You Free, (John 8:31); You Are of Your Father the Devil, (John 8:43-47); If You Say You Have No Sin, (1 John 1:5-10); Repent, (Matthew 3:2); Turn From Your Wicked Ways, (Acts 3:26 & 2 Chronicles 7:14); People Love the Darkness (John 3:19); Jesus Came to Set Captives Free, (Luke 4:18-21 & Isaiah 61:1); I Am the Way, (John 14:6); The Heart is Deceitful Above all Things, (Jeremiah 17:9); What Comes Out of the Heart Defiles a Person (Matthew 15:16-20); Incline Your Ear and Come to Me, (Isaiah 55:3); Old Life vs New Life, (Ephesians 4:17-32); Jesus Deals with Religious Hypocrites, (Matthew 23); The Way of Love, (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)


]]>In this week's podcast, I talk about God's steadfast love and the healing power of His word. How does God's love differ to our love for each other? God's love often includes discipline, which means we can be left to our own devices until we freely turn back to God for healing. God's word heals us, which is why we need to abide in His word by reading the Bible, but also by hearing what He is saying to each of us individually. Sometimes He corrects us and sometimes He tells us what we don't want to hear, but He always tells us the truth and this is what transforms us.

Once we understand how God's love works, we will move beyond the shallow notion that a loving God will never be judgemental or allow us to suffer. God's love is steadfast and unwavering but He will not tolerate sin and He will bring ultimate justice to us all.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible passages:

Test the Spirits, (1 John 4); God is Love, (1 John 4:8 & 1 John 4:16); Ask and It is Given, (Matthew 7:7-8); Believe and You shall Receive, (Mark 11:22-24); Ask in My Name, (John 14:12-14); Serpent's Lie, (Genesis 3); Abide in Me, (John 15:4-11); His Steadfast Love Endures Forever, (Psalm 136); God's Word Give Eternal Life, (John 5:24 & John 6:68-69); Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So, (Psalm 107); God's Disciple, (Hebrews 12:3-12, Psalm 94:12-14, Proverbs 3:11-12); Universe Created by the Word of God, (Hebrews 11:3); He Sent Out His Word & Healed Them, (Psalm 107:20); Word, Spirit, Life, (John 6:63); The Truth Will Set You Free, (John 8:31); You Are of Your Father the Devil, (John 8:43-47); If You Say You Have No Sin, (1 John 1:5-10); Repent, (Matthew 3:2); Turn From Your Wicked Ways, (Acts 3:26 & 2 Chronicles 7:14); People Love the Darkness (John 3:19); Jesus Came to Set Captives Free, (Luke 4:18-21 & Isaiah 61:1); I Am the Way, (John 14:6); The Heart is Deceitful Above all Things, (Jeremiah 17:9); What Comes Out of the Heart Defiles a Person (Matthew 15:16-20); Incline Your Ear and Come to Me, (Isaiah 55:3); Old Life vs New Life, (Ephesians 4:17-32); Jesus Deals with Religious Hypocrites, (Matthew 23); The Way of Love, (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)


]]>d8fd2a34-aa93-4e33-971b-8252974ebc02Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +010054:57falsefull1313Abide In Me - How Do Jesus' Words Transform Us?Abide In Me - How Do Jesus' Words Transform Us?In this week's episode, I talk about Jesus' instruction to His disciples to abide in Him by abiding in His words.

"If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you." John 15:7

The words we speak to each other and our own thoughts affect us deeply, so how much more will Jesus' words transform our inner selves?

Is this the reason that the Bible and Jesus's teachings are constantly attacked and derided in our society? Are the powers and principalities afraid of a humanity who understand how much God loves them? Because if we really understood this, they would no longer be able to control us through fear and division. It seems that today reading the Bible is a subversive act.

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Bible References:

Upper Room Discourse, (John 14-17); I Am the Vine, (John 15); Early Church, (Acts 2-6); Jesus' Words & Eternal Life, (John 5:27); Jesus Living Water, (John 4:7-15 & 7:37-39); Sermon on Mount, (Matthew 5-7); Commandment to Love, (John 13:34-35 & 15:17); Love God/Love Neighbour, (Matthew 22:36-40); Pharisees & Commandments of Men, (Matthew15:9 & 23:1-4, Mark 7:5-13, Isaiah 29:13); Jesus Yahweh in Human Form, (Colossians 1:15-20 & 2:9, Hebrews 1:1-4, Philippians 2:5-9); Parable of Sower, (Mark 4:3-20); Holy Spirit Teacher, (John 14:15-26); No Other Gods, (Exodus 20:3-6); Test the Spirits, (1 John 4:1-6); God's Word is Truth, (John 17:17-26 & 8:31-32, Psalm 119:160, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:16); Teachers to Suit Passions, (2 Timothy 4:3-4); Jesus Physician, (Mark 2:17); The Law Can't Save Us, (Roman 8:3-4, Hebrews 10:1-4, Galatians 3:23-29); Humble Yourself & Pray, (2 Chronicles 7:14); Search Me and Know Me, (Psalm 139); Lord is My Shepherd, (Psalm 23:1-3); As Far As the Heavens Are Above the Earth, (Psalm 103:11-17); The Shelter of the Most High, (Psalm 91); Delight Yourself in the Lord, (Psalm 37:4).

Other Resources:


]]>In this week's episode, I talk about Jesus' instruction to His disciples to abide in Him by abiding in His words.

"If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you." John 15:7

The words we speak to each other and our own thoughts affect us deeply, so how much more will Jesus' words transform our inner selves?

Is this the reason that the Bible and Jesus's teachings are constantly attacked and derided in our society? Are the powers and principalities afraid of a humanity who understand how much God loves them? Because if we really understood this, they would no longer be able to control us through fear and division. It seems that today reading the Bible is a subversive act.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible References:

Upper Room Discourse, (John 14-17); I Am the Vine, (John 15); Early Church, (Acts 2-6); Jesus' Words & Eternal Life, (John 5:27); Jesus Living Water, (John 4:7-15 & 7:37-39); Sermon on Mount, (Matthew 5-7); Commandment to Love, (John 13:34-35 & 15:17); Love God/Love Neighbour, (Matthew 22:36-40); Pharisees & Commandments of Men, (Matthew15:9 & 23:1-4, Mark 7:5-13, Isaiah 29:13); Jesus Yahweh in Human Form, (Colossians 1:15-20 & 2:9, Hebrews 1:1-4, Philippians 2:5-9); Parable of Sower, (Mark 4:3-20); Holy Spirit Teacher, (John 14:15-26); No Other Gods, (Exodus 20:3-6); Test the Spirits, (1 John 4:1-6); God's Word is Truth, (John 17:17-26 & 8:31-32, Psalm 119:160, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:16); Teachers to Suit Passions, (2 Timothy 4:3-4); Jesus Physician, (Mark 2:17); The Law Can't Save Us, (Roman 8:3-4, Hebrews 10:1-4, Galatians 3:23-29); Humble Yourself & Pray, (2 Chronicles 7:14); Search Me and Know Me, (Psalm 139); Lord is My Shepherd, (Psalm 23:1-3); As Far As the Heavens Are Above the Earth, (Psalm 103:11-17); The Shelter of the Most High, (Psalm 91); Delight Yourself in the Lord, (Psalm 37:4).

Other Resources:


]]>359c8afc-1940-4398-86d5-2cb4db05361fTue, 19 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +010055:14falsefull1212The Appropriateness of the Hour; How to use the spiritual disciplines to deepen your relationship with GodThe Appropriateness of the Hour; How to use the spiritual disciplines to deepen your relationship with GodIn this week's episode I discuss the power of the spiritual disciples, such as meditation, and how best to use them. Many of us have been taught that to be disciplined is to do the same things in the same way every day and if we deviate from this routine we are undisciplined. I use Richard Foster's book, "A Celebration of Discipline" to dispel this myth and talk about how the spiritual disciplines can help us to deepen our relationship with God.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible References:

Simple worship (2 Chronicles 7:14); What God wants (Isaiah 1:12-17); Pure religion (James 1:26-27); Traditions of Men (Matthew 15:1-20, Matthew 23:1-39,Mark 7:6-9); Repentance prayers (Psalm 51, Psalm 32); Repentance from dead works (Hebrews 6:1, 9:14); The Living God (Jeremiah 10:10, Matthew 16:16, Daniel 6:26, John 6:57); Put down heavy burdens (Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Isaiah 41:10); God's children (Galatians 4:6, Romans 8:14, John 1:12, 1 John 3:1-2, Matthew 5:9, Galatians 3:26); Fear of the Lord (Job 28:28, Luke 1:50, Proverbs 19:23, Psalm 25:14, Psalm 34:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1); God sustains universe (Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 1:17, Job 33:4, 1 Corinthians 8:6, 1 Chronicles 16:30, Psalm 104:5, Psalm 22:28); End of Everything (Matthew 10:28, Revelation 21:1-27, 2 Peter 3:10, Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 51:6); Jesus Feeds 5000 (Matthew 14:13-21); My Peace I give to you (John 14:27); Mary Magdalene Demons (Luke 8:2); Peter's denial (Luke 22:54-62); Beloved Disciple (John 13:23, 19:26); Exodus; David on the run (1 Samuel); Israel and Judah Saga (1 & 2 Kings); Paul's Conversion (Acts 9 and Galatians 1 and 2); Tests the spirts ( 1 John 4:1-6)

Other Books:

A Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster


]]>In this week's episode I discuss the power of the spiritual disciples, such as meditation, and how best to use them. Many of us have been taught that to be disciplined is to do the same things in the same way every day and if we deviate from this routine we are undisciplined. I use Richard Foster's book, "A Celebration of Discipline" to dispel this myth and talk about how the spiritual disciplines can help us to deepen our relationship with God.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible References:

Simple worship (2 Chronicles 7:14); What God wants (Isaiah 1:12-17); Pure religion (James 1:26-27); Traditions of Men (Matthew 15:1-20, Matthew 23:1-39,Mark 7:6-9); Repentance prayers (Psalm 51, Psalm 32); Repentance from dead works (Hebrews 6:1, 9:14); The Living God (Jeremiah 10:10, Matthew 16:16, Daniel 6:26, John 6:57); Put down heavy burdens (Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Isaiah 41:10); God's children (Galatians 4:6, Romans 8:14, John 1:12, 1 John 3:1-2, Matthew 5:9, Galatians 3:26); Fear of the Lord (Job 28:28, Luke 1:50, Proverbs 19:23, Psalm 25:14, Psalm 34:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1); God sustains universe (Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 1:17, Job 33:4, 1 Corinthians 8:6, 1 Chronicles 16:30, Psalm 104:5, Psalm 22:28); End of Everything (Matthew 10:28, Revelation 21:1-27, 2 Peter 3:10, Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 51:6); Jesus Feeds 5000 (Matthew 14:13-21); My Peace I give to you (John 14:27); Mary Magdalene Demons (Luke 8:2); Peter's denial (Luke 22:54-62); Beloved Disciple (John 13:23, 19:26); Exodus; David on the run (1 Samuel); Israel and Judah Saga (1 & 2 Kings); Paul's Conversion (Acts 9 and Galatians 1 and 2); Tests the spirts ( 1 John 4:1-6)

Other Books:

A Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster


]]>c175a217-eba7-435a-a17a-db38207036eeWed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +010048:46falsefull1111Idols and MoralsIdols and MoralsIn this week's episode I discuss the connection between idols and morals. Idolatry may seem like an outdated concept to many, but we all have idols that can take the place of God in our lives. I talk about modern day idols and the morality that is born out of following them. I speak about why idolatry is seen as one of the worse sins and how it is linked to modern New Age practices.

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Bible references:

Exile due to Idolatry (2 Kings 17:7); Idol Worship/Child Sacrifice (2 Kings 17:15-17); Isaiah - Fortune Telling (2:6), Mediumship (8:19), Prophesying Illusions (30:9,10,11), Idols Ridiculed (41:23, 44:9), Wearied by Many Counsels (47:12-15), Slaughter of Children (57:4-5); Jeremiah - False Prophets Loved by People (5:30-31), Peace, Peace (6:14), Valley of Slaughter (7:31, 19:4&5), Host of Heaven (8:2), Queen of Heaven (44:16-19), Men with Idols Stupid (51:17); Ezekiel - Woman Who Capture Souls (13:18-21); 1st & 2nd Commandments (Exodus 20:3-5); Witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28); Divine Council Rebuked (Psalm 82); Fall Of Angels (Genesis 1:7); Sons of God (Job 38:7); Other gods (Psalms 58, 82, 86, 89, 95, 96, 97, 135, 136, 138); Satan in Divine Council (Job 1:1-12); Other gods Put Over Nations (Deuteronomy 32:8); Division of Humanity After Babel/Flood (Genesis 11:1-9); Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-6); Laws Against Divination (Deuteronomy 18:10-14 & Galatian 5:19-21); Satan Angel of Light (2 Corinthians 11:14); Worship of Angels (Colossians 2:18); Angles Deliver False Gospel (Galatians 1:8); One Mediator is Christ (1 Timothy 2:5); Christ Mediator of New Covenant (Hebrews 8:1-9); One Instructor is Christ (Matthew 23:11); Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom (1 Kings 3:9); False Prophets & Teachers (2 Peter 2:1-22, Matthew 7:15:20, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Colossians 2:8) God Not Silent (Psalm 50:3); John 3:19 (People Love Darkness); Seek My Face (2 Chronicles 7:14); God's Provision (Matthew 6:25-34); El Shaddai & El Elyon (Psalm 91); Haggar & El Roi, (Genesis 16).

Other Books:

A Celebration of Discipline - Richard Foster


]]>In this week's episode I discuss the connection between idols and morals. Idolatry may seem like an outdated concept to many, but we all have idols that can take the place of God in our lives. I talk about modern day idols and the morality that is born out of following them. I speak about why idolatry is seen as one of the worse sins and how it is linked to modern New Age practices.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references:

Exile due to Idolatry (2 Kings 17:7); Idol Worship/Child Sacrifice (2 Kings 17:15-17); Isaiah - Fortune Telling (2:6), Mediumship (8:19), Prophesying Illusions (30:9,10,11), Idols Ridiculed (41:23, 44:9), Wearied by Many Counsels (47:12-15), Slaughter of Children (57:4-5); Jeremiah - False Prophets Loved by People (5:30-31), Peace, Peace (6:14), Valley of Slaughter (7:31, 19:4&5), Host of Heaven (8:2), Queen of Heaven (44:16-19), Men with Idols Stupid (51:17); Ezekiel - Woman Who Capture Souls (13:18-21); 1st & 2nd Commandments (Exodus 20:3-5); Witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28); Divine Council Rebuked (Psalm 82); Fall Of Angels (Genesis 1:7); Sons of God (Job 38:7); Other gods (Psalms 58, 82, 86, 89, 95, 96, 97, 135, 136, 138); Satan in Divine Council (Job 1:1-12); Other gods Put Over Nations (Deuteronomy 32:8); Division of Humanity After Babel/Flood (Genesis 11:1-9); Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-6); Laws Against Divination (Deuteronomy 18:10-14 & Galatian 5:19-21); Satan Angel of Light (2 Corinthians 11:14); Worship of Angels (Colossians 2:18); Angles Deliver False Gospel (Galatians 1:8); One Mediator is Christ (1 Timothy 2:5); Christ Mediator of New Covenant (Hebrews 8:1-9); One Instructor is Christ (Matthew 23:11); Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom (1 Kings 3:9); False Prophets & Teachers (2 Peter 2:1-22, Matthew 7:15:20, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Colossians 2:8) God Not Silent (Psalm 50:3); John 3:19 (People Love Darkness); Seek My Face (2 Chronicles 7:14); God's Provision (Matthew 6:25-34); El Shaddai & El Elyon (Psalm 91); Haggar & El Roi, (Genesis 16).

Other Books:

A Celebration of Discipline - Richard Foster


]]>64869ee0-c05d-4fdb-97d7-db7e3ec091dfWed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +010054:57falsefull1010The Good News - An Introduction to the GospelThe Good News - An Introduction to the GospelIn this week's episode, I begin to explore what "The Gospel" is and why we should care about it. The word "Gospel" means "good news" and the Merriam Webster dictionary describes it as "the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation." It tells us who Christ is, what it means to be in the Kingdom of God and how we can be saved.

Unfortunately, many people are apathetic towards this message today, either because they think they've heard it all before or because they feel it is irrelevant. But is it? Jesus tells us we need to believe in him to be saved (John 10:9) and this leads us to ask what this means? The word "saved" can be translated "rescued" or "healed" but from what? I start to answer this question by talking about our human nature, the presence of evil, the power of sin and how Christ can help us to overcome them all.

This week is packed with Bible references but we are only just scratching the surface of the gospel message. I will go into more depth on the meaning of Jesus' atoning sacrifice in future episodes. Firstly, we need to understand why this message is still vital for us to understand today.

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Bible references:

The Gospel

Christ Died For Us (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 5:6-8, 1 John 2:2, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Mark 10:45, 1 Timothy 2:6, Hebrews 9:14, 9:22 9:28, 10:10, Philippians 2:5-8); Jesus' Resurrection (John 11:25-26, Romans 6:9-11, 10:9-10, John 20, Luke 24, Philippians 3:20-21, John 6:47, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Revelation 1:18); All Authority Given to Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 1;2, Colossians 1:18, Daniel 7:13-14); Jesus Defeats Devil (1 John 3:8, Acts 10:38, Hebrews 2:14-15, Colossians 1:13, 2:15, John 12:31, John 16:11); Jesus is King of Kings (Revelation 17:14, 19:16, 1 Timothy 6:15, Psalm 136:3)

Paul in Areopagus (Acts 17); New Heavens & New Earth (Isaiah 65:17-19, Revelation 21, 2 Peter 3:13); Cain & Abel (Genesis 4); Human Wickedness & The Flood (Genesis 6-9), Abraham Nations/Priests (Genesis 12:3, 17:1-8, 18:18, 22:18, Exodus 19:6, 1 Peter 2:9) Jesus Way,Truth, Life (John 14:6); Believe in Jesus/No Death (John 11:26); Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18, Colossians 1:19-20, Romans 5:8-11, Ephesians 2:13-17); The Incarnation (Philippians 2:5-8, John 1:14, Colossians 1:5, 2:9, Hebrews 1 &2, John 10:30, 14:9); Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23); Jesus Paid Price for Sins (Colossians 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 2:2, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24 & 3:8, John 3:16-17, Galatians 3:13, Matthew 20:28, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Romans 8:3); Jesus New Temple (John 2:19–21); We Are Temple of Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Acts 2, Joel 2:28, John 14:15-31 & 20:19-31); Forgiveness Through Humans (John 20:23); Sheep Gone Astray (Isaiah 53:6); Parable of Lost Sheep (Luke 15); Jesus Good Shepherd (John 10); Powers and Principalities (Ephesians 6, Colossians 2:15, Ephesians 1:21); Father of Lies (John 8); You Are Gods (Genesis 3); Last Will Be First (Mark 10:35-35); Jesus Came to Serve (Matthew 2:28); Others More Important than Self (Philippians 2:3, 1 Corinthians 10:24); Satan Ruler of this World (1 John 5:19, Luke 4:6); Ruler of this World Has Been Judges (John 14:30 & 16:11); Satan Falling From Heaven (Luke 10:17); Prince of World Cast Out (12:31); Lying Smooth Voice, Jeremiah 6:14, Isaiah 30:10); Renewal and Regeneration (Romans 12, Titus 3:5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 26:26, John 3); Wages of Sin is Death (Romans 6:23); Dead in Sins (Ephesians 2:1); God of Justice (Isaiah 30:18, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 33:4-5, Jeremiah 9:24, Luke 18:7-8, Matthew 12:18); God and Truth (John 17:17, Proverbs 12:22, Psalm 119:160, John 18:37, John 8:31-32; Father's Discipline (Hebrews 12:5-11, Job 5:17, James 1:2, Revelation 3:19, Proverbs 3:11-12); Suffering Produces Endurance (Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4, 2 Peter 1:5-9); Pick Up Your Cross (Mark 8:34-35, Luke 14:27, Matthew 16:24); Suffering Increases Faith 2 Corinthians 1:8-9; Jesus/God The Rock (1 Corinthians 10:1-4, 1 Samuel 2:22, Isaiah 44:8, Psalm 18:2, 31:3-4, Deuteronomy 32:4; He is Faithful to Forgive us (1 John 1:9); People Love the Darkness (John 3:19-21).

Other Books

Simply Jesus - N.T Wright

Surprises by Hope - N.T Wright

Arise O God - Andrew Stephen Damick

Heaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal Home - Randy Alcorn


]]>In this week's episode, I begin to explore what "The Gospel" is and why we should care about it. The word "Gospel" means "good news" and the Merriam Webster dictionary describes it as "the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation." It tells us who Christ is, what it means to be in the Kingdom of God and how we can be saved.

Unfortunately, many people are apathetic towards this message today, either because they think they've heard it all before or because they feel it is irrelevant. But is it? Jesus tells us we need to believe in him to be saved (John 10:9) and this leads us to ask what this means? The word "saved" can be translated "rescued" or "healed" but from what? I start to answer this question by talking about our human nature, the presence of evil, the power of sin and how Christ can help us to overcome them all.

This week is packed with Bible references but we are only just scratching the surface of the gospel message. I will go into more depth on the meaning of Jesus' atoning sacrifice in future episodes. Firstly, we need to understand why this message is still vital for us to understand today.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references:

The Gospel

Christ Died For Us (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 5:6-8, 1 John 2:2, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Mark 10:45, 1 Timothy 2:6, Hebrews 9:14, 9:22 9:28, 10:10, Philippians 2:5-8); Jesus' Resurrection (John 11:25-26, Romans 6:9-11, 10:9-10, John 20, Luke 24, Philippians 3:20-21, John 6:47, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Revelation 1:18); All Authority Given to Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 1;2, Colossians 1:18, Daniel 7:13-14); Jesus Defeats Devil (1 John 3:8, Acts 10:38, Hebrews 2:14-15, Colossians 1:13, 2:15, John 12:31, John 16:11); Jesus is King of Kings (Revelation 17:14, 19:16, 1 Timothy 6:15, Psalm 136:3)

Paul in Areopagus (Acts 17); New Heavens & New Earth (Isaiah 65:17-19, Revelation 21, 2 Peter 3:13); Cain & Abel (Genesis 4); Human Wickedness & The Flood (Genesis 6-9), Abraham Nations/Priests (Genesis 12:3, 17:1-8, 18:18, 22:18, Exodus 19:6, 1 Peter 2:9) Jesus Way,Truth, Life (John 14:6); Believe in Jesus/No Death (John 11:26); Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18, Colossians 1:19-20, Romans 5:8-11, Ephesians 2:13-17); The Incarnation (Philippians 2:5-8, John 1:14, Colossians 1:5, 2:9, Hebrews 1 &2, John 10:30, 14:9); Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23); Jesus Paid Price for Sins (Colossians 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 2:2, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24 & 3:8, John 3:16-17, Galatians 3:13, Matthew 20:28, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Romans 8:3); Jesus New Temple (John 2:19–21); We Are Temple of Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Acts 2, Joel 2:28, John 14:15-31 & 20:19-31); Forgiveness Through Humans (John 20:23); Sheep Gone Astray (Isaiah 53:6); Parable of Lost Sheep (Luke 15); Jesus Good Shepherd (John 10); Powers and Principalities (Ephesians 6, Colossians 2:15, Ephesians 1:21); Father of Lies (John 8); You Are Gods (Genesis 3); Last Will Be First (Mark 10:35-35); Jesus Came to Serve (Matthew 2:28); Others More Important than Self (Philippians 2:3, 1 Corinthians 10:24); Satan Ruler of this World (1 John 5:19, Luke 4:6); Ruler of this World Has Been Judges (John 14:30 & 16:11); Satan Falling From Heaven (Luke 10:17); Prince of World Cast Out (12:31); Lying Smooth Voice, Jeremiah 6:14, Isaiah 30:10); Renewal and Regeneration (Romans 12, Titus 3:5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 26:26, John 3); Wages of Sin is Death (Romans 6:23); Dead in Sins (Ephesians 2:1); God of Justice (Isaiah 30:18, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 33:4-5, Jeremiah 9:24, Luke 18:7-8, Matthew 12:18); God and Truth (John 17:17, Proverbs 12:22, Psalm 119:160, John 18:37, John 8:31-32; Father's Discipline (Hebrews 12:5-11, Job 5:17, James 1:2, Revelation 3:19, Proverbs 3:11-12); Suffering Produces Endurance (Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4, 2 Peter 1:5-9); Pick Up Your Cross (Mark 8:34-35, Luke 14:27, Matthew 16:24); Suffering Increases Faith 2 Corinthians 1:8-9; Jesus/God The Rock (1 Corinthians 10:1-4, 1 Samuel 2:22, Isaiah 44:8, Psalm 18:2, 31:3-4, Deuteronomy 32:4; He is Faithful to Forgive us (1 John 1:9); People Love the Darkness (John 3:19-21).

Other Books

Simply Jesus - N.T Wright

Surprises by Hope - N.T Wright

Arise O God - Andrew Stephen Damick

Heaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal Home - Randy Alcorn


]]>c6ce0639-5049-4e05-adea-72df4e7639e2Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +010051:44falsefull99Seventy Times Seven - Universal ForgivenessSeventy Times Seven - Universal ForgivenessIn this week's episode I talk about forgiveness, sin, repentance and free will. Did Jesus teach universal forgiveness, or are there things we need to do to receive it? Are we to forgive those people who are unrepentant? Will Jesus forgive those who don't believe in Him? Are there some things that are unforgivable?

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Bible references:

Matthew 18:21-25 (Seventy Times Seven); Matthew 5:38-40 (Turn Other Cheek); Matthew 5:44 (Love Enemies); Matthew 6:9-13 (Lord's Prayer); Matthew 7:3-5 (Judge Not); Matthew 18:21-35 (Parable Unforgiving Servant); Luke 15:11-32 (Parable Prodigal Son); 1 Timothy 1:15 (Christ to Save Sinners); 1 Timothy 2:4 (All to be Saved); Jeremiah 32:27 (Anything to Hard for Me); 1 John 8-10 (No Sin, then Deceived); Matthew 18:6 (Mill Stone - Sea); Matthew 25:31-46 (Sheep vs Goats); Matthew 5:22 & Matthew 5:29 (Hell-Gehenna); Matthew 7:21 (I Never Knew You); Adam & Eve Fall (Genesis 3); The Flood (Genesis 6-9); Sodom on Gomorrah (Genesis 18-19); John 3 (Born of Spirit); Numbers 21:4-9) Bronze Snake; Psalm 103 (Bless the Lord O My Soul)


]]>In this week's episode I talk about forgiveness, sin, repentance and free will. Did Jesus teach universal forgiveness, or are there things we need to do to receive it? Are we to forgive those people who are unrepentant? Will Jesus forgive those who don't believe in Him? Are there some things that are unforgivable?

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references:

Matthew 18:21-25 (Seventy Times Seven); Matthew 5:38-40 (Turn Other Cheek); Matthew 5:44 (Love Enemies); Matthew 6:9-13 (Lord's Prayer); Matthew 7:3-5 (Judge Not); Matthew 18:21-35 (Parable Unforgiving Servant); Luke 15:11-32 (Parable Prodigal Son); 1 Timothy 1:15 (Christ to Save Sinners); 1 Timothy 2:4 (All to be Saved); Jeremiah 32:27 (Anything to Hard for Me); 1 John 8-10 (No Sin, then Deceived); Matthew 18:6 (Mill Stone - Sea); Matthew 25:31-46 (Sheep vs Goats); Matthew 5:22 & Matthew 5:29 (Hell-Gehenna); Matthew 7:21 (I Never Knew You); Adam & Eve Fall (Genesis 3); The Flood (Genesis 6-9); Sodom on Gomorrah (Genesis 18-19); John 3 (Born of Spirit); Numbers 21:4-9) Bronze Snake; Psalm 103 (Bless the Lord O My Soul)


]]>76cc56ab-a970-4d0f-b637-93aa48a98e4fWed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +010001:02:33falsefull88Divine Hiddenness: Why is God Hidden to Those Who Are Sincerely Seeking Him?Divine Hiddenness: Why is God Hidden to Those Who Are Sincerely Seeking Him?In this week's episode I talk about why many people who are sincerely seeking God do not find Him. I talk about unconscious barriers that may keep us from experiencing God's presence; the reason why we need to examine our expectations of God; and what God requires from those who seek Him.

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Bible References:

Book of Job; Paul's Conversion, Acts 9:1-19; Whoever would draw near to God, Hebrews 11:6; Adam & Eve's Unearned Wisdom, Genesis 3; God's Higher ays, Isaiah 55:8-9; Lose Life to Find It, Matthew 10:39; Be Not Wise in Your Own Eyes, Proverbs 3:5-8; Become a New Creation, 2 Corinthians 5:17 & Ephesians 4:22-24; Sell Your Possession to Follow Man, Matthew 19:21-24; Don't Be of This World, John 17:14-16, John 15:19, Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2-15-17, John 18:36; ; 10 Commandments, Exodus 20; Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7; Noah's Ark, Abraham's Promise, Moses Exodus, Book of Jonah; You Ask Wrongly, James 4:1-3; Repentance Prayer, Psalm 51; I Find it to be Law, Romans 7:21; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Lord is My Shepherd, Psalm 23.

Other Books

Return of the God Hypothesis; Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe - Stephen C. Meyer

Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design - Stephen C Meyer

Cosmic Chemistry; Do God and Science Mix? - John C. Lennox

The Devil's Delusion; Atheism and it's Scientific Pretensions - David Berlinski

The Language of God: A Scientist Provides Evidence for Belief - Francis Collins

Beyond the Cosmos: The Transdimensionality of God - Hugh Ross

Other external videos and links are listed below:


]]>In this week's episode I talk about why many people who are sincerely seeking God do not find Him. I talk about unconscious barriers that may keep us from experiencing God's presence; the reason why we need to examine our expectations of God; and what God requires from those who seek Him.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible References:

Book of Job; Paul's Conversion, Acts 9:1-19; Whoever would draw near to God, Hebrews 11:6; Adam & Eve's Unearned Wisdom, Genesis 3; God's Higher ays, Isaiah 55:8-9; Lose Life to Find It, Matthew 10:39; Be Not Wise in Your Own Eyes, Proverbs 3:5-8; Become a New Creation, 2 Corinthians 5:17 & Ephesians 4:22-24; Sell Your Possession to Follow Man, Matthew 19:21-24; Don't Be of This World, John 17:14-16, John 15:19, Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2-15-17, John 18:36; ; 10 Commandments, Exodus 20; Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7; Noah's Ark, Abraham's Promise, Moses Exodus, Book of Jonah; You Ask Wrongly, James 4:1-3; Repentance Prayer, Psalm 51; I Find it to be Law, Romans 7:21; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Lord is My Shepherd, Psalm 23.

Other Books

Return of the God Hypothesis; Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe - Stephen C. Meyer

Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design - Stephen C Meyer

Cosmic Chemistry; Do God and Science Mix? - John C. Lennox

The Devil's Delusion; Atheism and it's Scientific Pretensions - David Berlinski

The Language of God: A Scientist Provides Evidence for Belief - Francis Collins

Beyond the Cosmos: The Transdimensionality of God - Hugh Ross

Other external videos and links are listed below:


]]>f425135c-5340-443a-88eb-75243629cbb5Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +010047:04falsefull77Never the Twain - Why Do We Seek God in Different Ways?Never the Twain - Why Do We Seek God in Different Ways?In this week's podcast I talk about the difference between having knowledge about God versus knowing God. Why do so many people run away from having a relationship with their Creator? Are they scared of being judged, or angry about the suffering they have endured? I discuss how different personality types seek to know God and also delve into the reality of heaven and hell.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible reference:

Ephesians 2:9 (Whole fullness of Deity), Psalm 139 (You have searched me), Psalm 18:25-26 (Devouring Fire), Revelation 20:14 (Lake of Fire), Hebrews 1:1-3 (Jesus), John 1:1-4 (Jesus, The Word), John 14:6 (I Am the Way), Ecclesiastes 3:11 (Eternity), Isaiah 65:17-25 (New Heavens/New Earth), Psalm 42:7 (Deep calls to Deep)

Other Books:

Beyond the Cosmos: The Trans-dimensionality of God - Hugh Ross

The Great Divorce - C.S Lewis

Other external videos and links are listed below:


]]>In this week's podcast I talk about the difference between having knowledge about God versus knowing God. Why do so many people run away from having a relationship with their Creator? Are they scared of being judged, or angry about the suffering they have endured? I discuss how different personality types seek to know God and also delve into the reality of heaven and hell.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible reference:

Ephesians 2:9 (Whole fullness of Deity), Psalm 139 (You have searched me), Psalm 18:25-26 (Devouring Fire), Revelation 20:14 (Lake of Fire), Hebrews 1:1-3 (Jesus), John 1:1-4 (Jesus, The Word), John 14:6 (I Am the Way), Ecclesiastes 3:11 (Eternity), Isaiah 65:17-25 (New Heavens/New Earth), Psalm 42:7 (Deep calls to Deep)

Other Books:

Beyond the Cosmos: The Trans-dimensionality of God - Hugh Ross

The Great Divorce - C.S Lewis

Other external videos and links are listed below:


]]>6d50aa72-14b4-46c1-a134-e85ed0bf77e4Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +010050:11falsefull66Do Not Lean on Your Own UnderstandingDo Not Lean on Your Own UnderstandingIn this week's podcast I talk about the dumbing down of our society and how we can learn to see through the media spin and the many wolves in sheep's clothing that want to lead us away from the truth.

"One of the painful signs of years of dumbed-down education is how many people are unable to make a coherent argument. They can vent their emotions, question other people's motives, make bold assertions, repeat slogans—anything except reason." Thomas Sowell

"Yet we must say something, when those who say the most are saying nothing" Augustine of Hippo

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible Verses:

2 Timothy 4:3 (Teachers to suit own passions), Genesis 3:5 (You will be Like God), Jeremiah 6:14 (Assurance of Peace), Exodus 32 (Golden Calf), Hebrews 5:11 (Discernment), Matthew 23 (One Father), Isaiah 30:20-21 (Your teacher hidden no more), Psalm 32, Proverbs 3:5-8, Psalm 8:4.


]]>In this week's podcast I talk about the dumbing down of our society and how we can learn to see through the media spin and the many wolves in sheep's clothing that want to lead us away from the truth.

"One of the painful signs of years of dumbed-down education is how many people are unable to make a coherent argument. They can vent their emotions, question other people's motives, make bold assertions, repeat slogans—anything except reason." Thomas Sowell

"Yet we must say something, when those who say the most are saying nothing" Augustine of Hippo

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible Verses:

2 Timothy 4:3 (Teachers to suit own passions), Genesis 3:5 (You will be Like God), Jeremiah 6:14 (Assurance of Peace), Exodus 32 (Golden Calf), Hebrews 5:11 (Discernment), Matthew 23 (One Father), Isaiah 30:20-21 (Your teacher hidden no more), Psalm 32, Proverbs 3:5-8, Psalm 8:4.


]]>bbe7844f-b84b-46df-9197-b4257ab9527dWed, 25 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +010058:18falsefull55Unity or Uniformity - The Diversity of Modern Christian TeachingsUnity or Uniformity - The Diversity of Modern Christian TeachingsIn this week's episode I talk about the nature of criticism and how it is different to having true discernment. I also pay homage to some of great teachers and resources that led me to appreciate the diverse doctrines within the different Christian denominations.

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Bible References:

1 Corinthians 1:10-13 (Is Christ Divided?), 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 (Judgement Seat of Christ), Matthew 18:2-5 (Child-like Faith), Hebrews 11:6 (Without Faith), John 6:26-29 (Faith in Jesus), Matthew 16:24-26 (Pick up Cross), Matthew 11;28-30 (Lay down burdens)


Other Books:

Mere Christianity - C.S Lewis

Surprised by Joy - C.S Lewis

The Return of the God Hypothesis - Stephen C. Meyer

Darwin's Doubt - Stephen C. Meyer

God's Undertaker - Has Science Buried God? - John Lennox

Can Science Explain Everything? - John Lennox

The Devil's Delusion - Atheism and its Scientific Pretensions - David Berlinski

The Language of God - Francis Collins

How the world's most notorious atheist changed his mind - Anthony Flew

Beyond the Cosmos: The Transdimensionalty of God - Hugh Ross

Cold Case Christianity - J Warner Wallace

The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel

If You Can Believe - Paul Balius

Knowing God - J.I Packer

]]>In this week's episode I talk about the nature of criticism and how it is different to having true discernment. I also pay homage to some of great teachers and resources that led me to appreciate the diverse doctrines within the different Christian denominations.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible References:

1 Corinthians 1:10-13 (Is Christ Divided?), 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 (Judgement Seat of Christ), Matthew 18:2-5 (Child-like Faith), Hebrews 11:6 (Without Faith), John 6:26-29 (Faith in Jesus), Matthew 16:24-26 (Pick up Cross), Matthew 11;28-30 (Lay down burdens)


Other Books:

Mere Christianity - C.S Lewis

Surprised by Joy - C.S Lewis

The Return of the God Hypothesis - Stephen C. Meyer

Darwin's Doubt - Stephen C. Meyer

God's Undertaker - Has Science Buried God? - John Lennox

Can Science Explain Everything? - John Lennox

The Devil's Delusion - Atheism and its Scientific Pretensions - David Berlinski

The Language of God - Francis Collins

How the world's most notorious atheist changed his mind - Anthony Flew

Beyond the Cosmos: The Transdimensionalty of God - Hugh Ross

Cold Case Christianity - J Warner Wallace

The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel

If You Can Believe - Paul Balius

Knowing God - J.I Packer

]]>6f34566f-534d-4ca2-90c9-7583038d59e7Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +010044:35falsefull44Knowing and Being Known - The Story of PaulKnowing and Being Known - The Story of PaulIn this week's podcast, I talk about the Apostle Paul and how his life can be a template for us when we are seeking a relationship with God. I also talk about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus, why this is the central teaching of Christianity and why it matters to all of us today.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references:

Acts 9:1-22 (Paul's conversion), Galatians 1:13-18 (Paul's persecution of early church), Acts 17:16-32 (Paul in the Areopagus), Exodus 19:6 (Kingdom of Priests), 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 (Importance of Resurrection), John 5:18 (Jesus' equality with God), 2 Peter 1:16 (Not cleverly devised myths), 1 Corinthians 13:12 (Being Known)

Other external videos and links are listed below:


Other Books:

Arise O God: The Gospel of Christ's Defeat of Demons, Sin and Death - Father Andrew Stephen Damick

Mere Christianity - C.S Lewis

Surprised by Joy - C.S Lewis

The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel

]]>In this week's podcast, I talk about the Apostle Paul and how his life can be a template for us when we are seeking a relationship with God. I also talk about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus, why this is the central teaching of Christianity and why it matters to all of us today.

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references:

Acts 9:1-22 (Paul's conversion), Galatians 1:13-18 (Paul's persecution of early church), Acts 17:16-32 (Paul in the Areopagus), Exodus 19:6 (Kingdom of Priests), 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 (Importance of Resurrection), John 5:18 (Jesus' equality with God), 2 Peter 1:16 (Not cleverly devised myths), 1 Corinthians 13:12 (Being Known)

Other external videos and links are listed below:


Other Books:

Arise O God: The Gospel of Christ's Defeat of Demons, Sin and Death - Father Andrew Stephen Damick

Mere Christianity - C.S Lewis

Surprised by Joy - C.S Lewis

The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel

]]>fed083aa-fc9b-4393-b695-8f899f42367fWed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +010053:15falsefull33The Problem with Perennialism (Modern Spirituality)The Problem with Perennialism (Modern Spirituality)In this episode I talk about the ideas behind modern spirituality, which has at its foundation the philosophy of Perennialism; the idea that all religions have a common core and that there are many paths to God. But what is missing from this kind of religious pluralism? Even though these ideas seem accepting and tolerant, could they in fact be leading people down the garden path and away from God?

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Bible references:

Luke 12:51 (Division not Peace), 1 John 1:8 (No sin, deception), Exodus 20 (10 Commandments), John 8:31-32 (Truth set you free), John 15:13 (No greater love), Hebrews 4:12 (Alive & Active).

Other external videos and links are listed below:


Other books:

Mere Christianity - C.S Lewis

]]>In this episode I talk about the ideas behind modern spirituality, which has at its foundation the philosophy of Perennialism; the idea that all religions have a common core and that there are many paths to God. But what is missing from this kind of religious pluralism? Even though these ideas seem accepting and tolerant, could they in fact be leading people down the garden path and away from God?

Support the podcast @buymeacoffee.com

Bible references:

Luke 12:51 (Division not Peace), 1 John 1:8 (No sin, deception), Exodus 20 (10 Commandments), John 8:31-32 (Truth set you free), John 15:13 (No greater love), Hebrews 4:12 (Alive & Active).

Other external videos and links are listed below:


Other books:

Mere Christianity - C.S Lewis

]]>69dc60ea-511c-405e-9ecc-f293831e2a52Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +010056:36falsefull22