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Who Was Peter? (Part 3: the Restoration)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.

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Who Was Peter? (Part 2: the Denier)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.

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Who Was Peter? (Part 1: the Revolutionary)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.

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Who Were John and James (and James)?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.

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Who Was Herod?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +1000

In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.

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Who Were Mary and Martha?

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.

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Who Were Lydia and Phoebe (and Junia)?

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.

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Who Were Priscilla and Aquila (and Apollos)?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.

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Who Were Luke and Silas?

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.

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Who Were Timothy and Titus?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.

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Reading Galatians (Part 11: Galatians 5:13–6:18)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this final episode, we are looking at 5:13–6:18.

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Reading Galatians (Part 10: Galatians 4:21–5:12)

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 4:21–5:12.

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Reading Galatians (Part 9: Galatians 4:1–20)

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 4:1–20.

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Reading Galatians (Part 8: Galatians 3:6–29)

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 3:6–29.

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Reading Galatians (Part 7: Galatians 3:1–5)

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 3:1–5.

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Reading Galatians (Part 6: Galatians 2:11–21)

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 2:11–21.

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Reading Galatians (Part 5: Galatians 2:1–10)

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 2:1–10.

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Reading Galatians (Part 4: Galatians 1:11–24)

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 1:11–24.

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Reading Galatians (Part 3: Galatians 1:1–10)

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 1:1–10.

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Reading Galatians (Part 2: Paul’s Galatian Opponents)

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at the key concern in Galatia: Paul’s opponents.

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Reading Galatians (Part 1: Background to the Letter)

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a close look at the background of the letter. What was the main problem Paul was dealing with?

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What is the Mark of the Beast? (Rev 13:18)

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +1000

What is the Mark of the Beast? What does John refer to with the infamous 666? Is it a bar code? Is it some kind of computer chip? Is it a vaccine? In this week’s video, we are on site in Aphrodisias trying to solve this mystery. We look at the background of the book of Revelation and attempt to locate the meaning of this number in that story. What is this thing that has intrigued generations of Christians? Can it simply be something from the first century? #bible #biblestudy #newtestament

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God Doesn’t Allow Suffering?

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +1000

Is God really opposed to suffering? The short answer is, no. In fact, God will often use suffering to develop characteristics in us that cannot be developed in any other way.

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Wives MUST Submit to Their Husbands? (Eph 5:22)

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +1000

The instruction in Eph 5:22 for wives to submit to their husbands seems pretty clear. But a closer look tells a different story.

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I Can Do ALL Things Through Christ? (Phil 4:13)

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +1000

This is one of the more misquoted verses in the Bible, especially amongst those who preach the Prosperity Gospel. Similarly, “God will supply all your needs” (Phil 4:19). But what does Paul really mean?

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Can Christians Divorce? (1 Cor 7:10)

Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:00 +1000

One of the mistakes we make when reading the Bible is to say, “the Bible clearly says…” But this can be problematic, even destructive when applied to more serious instructions in scripture. In this episode, we look at one of the more difficult texts in the NT.

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Christianity and Ancient Philosophy (with Timothy Brookins)

Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 +1000

Today I am joined by Timothy Brookins from the University of St Thomas in Houston to discuss ancient philosophy and how it related to the early church. We look at the major schools, especially the Stoics, as well as how the similarities led to problems in the Corinthian church.

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Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Corinthians: Paul, Stoicism, and Spiritual Hierarchy

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Reading Philippians (Part 13: Phil 3:18–4:23)

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we finish the letter.

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Reading Philippians (Part 12: Phil 3:15–17)

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:15–17.

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Reading Philippians (Part 11: Phil 3:10–14)

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:10–14.

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Reading Philippians (Part 10: Phil 3:4–9)

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:4–9.

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Reading Philippians (Part 9: Phil 3:1–3)

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:1–3.

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Reading Philippians (Part 8: Phil 2:12–30)

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 2:12–30.

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Reading Philippians (Part 7: Phil 2:1–11)

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 2:1–11.

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Reading Philippians (Part 6: Phil 1:27–30)

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 1:27–30.

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Reading Philippians (Part 5: Phil 1:18–26)

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 1:18–26.

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Reading Philippians (Part 4: Phil 1:12–18)

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at Paul’s response to his situation.

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Reading Philippians (Part 3: Phil 1:1–11)

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we begin looking at the letter itself.

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Reading Philippians (Part 2: Why Was It Written?)

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a close look at the reason why Paul wrote it in the first place.

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Reading Philippians (Part 1: Who Were the Philippians?)

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +1000

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a close look at the Philippians themselves. Who exactly were they?

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Why was Paul in Prison? (Part 7: Paul’s Goes to Rome)

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Paul spent at least four years imprisoned, first in Caesarea, then in Rome. But why? In this series, we will look at the reason behind his arrest, trial, and imprisonment. In the final episode of the series, we follow Paul as he makes his journey to Rome.

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Why was Paul in Prison? (Part 6: Paul’s defence of himself)

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Paul spent at least four years imprisoned, first in Caesarea, then in Rome. But why? In this series, we will look at the reason behind his arrest, trial, and imprisonment. In this week’s episode, we look at Paul’s defence of himself before the governor, Felix.

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Why was Paul in Prison? (Part 5: Paul’s Trial before Felix)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +1000

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Why was Paul in Prison? (Part 4: Paul’s Interrogation)

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +1000

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Why was Paul in Prison? (Part 3: Paul’s Testimony)

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +1000

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Why was Paul in Prison? (Part 2: Arrest in Jerusalem)

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +1000

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Why was Paul in Prison? (Part 1: Ancient Imprisonment)

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Paul spent at least four years imprisoned, first in Caesarea, then in Rome. But why? In this series, we will look at the reason behind his arrest, trial, and imprisonment. Beginning with this week’s episode, we will first look at ancient imprisonment.

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Are We Corinth? (Abusing the Spiritual Gifts)

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +1000

In this episode, we will take a closer look at a situation where some of the Corinthians abusing the gifts for their own status. Why are they doing this and what is the lesson for us today?

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Are We Corinth? (Taking Each Other to Court)

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +1000

In this episode, we will take a closer look at a situation where some of the Corinthians taking each other to court. Why are they doing this and what is the lesson for us today?

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Are We Corinth? (Rejecting the Pastor–Part 2)

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +1000

In this episode, we will take a closer look at a situation where some of the Corinthians completely rejected Paul as their pastor. Even worse, they have replaced him with his opponents! Why are they doing this and what is the lesson for us today?

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Are We Corinth? (Rejecting the Pastor–Part 1)

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +1000

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Are We Corinth? (Worshipping Idols)

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +1000

In this episode, we will take a closer look at a situation where some of the Corinthians are still participating in festivals for the city’s idols. Why are they doing this and what is the lesson for us today?

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Are We Corinth? (Getting Drunk at Communion)

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +1000

In this episode, we will take a closer look at some serious issues at the communion table in Corinth. Some are feasting and getting drunk while others are going hungry. What on Earth is going on here?!

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Are We Corinth? (Sleeping With A Stepmother)

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +1000

In this episode, we will take a closer look at one of the more troubling passages not just in 1 Corinthians, but probably in the whole Bible. A man is sleeping with his stepmother and Paul’s advice is to “hand him to Satan”. What on Earth is going on here?!

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What are the Gospels? (Part 6: Matthew, Luke, and John)

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +1000

What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this final episode, we will look at the gospel’s of Matthew, Luke, and John.

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What are the Gospels? (Part 5: Mark’s Gospel)

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +1000

What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this week’s episode, we will look at the first gospel to be written: that of Mark’s.

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What are the Gospels? (Part 4: The Contradictions?)

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +1000

What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this week’s episode, we will look at the reason behind some of the “contradictions” in the Gospels.

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What are the Gospels? (Part 3: Reliability of Memory)

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +1000

What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this week’s episode, we will look at the reliability of memory, especially in the ancient world.

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What are the Gospels? (Part 2: Graeco-Roman Biographies)

Mon, 27 May 2024 07:00:00 +1000

What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this week’s episode, we will look at what exactly a gospel is.

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What are the Gospels? (Part 1: Historical Reliability)

Mon, 20 May 2024 07:00:00 +1000

What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this week’s episode, we will begin by introducing their basic historicity.

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 14: Trial and Execution)

Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In the final episode, we look at Jesus’ trial and execution. And we finally answer the question: why did they put that sign over his head?

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 13: The Final Week)

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem and the events that led to his arrest.

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 12: Confrontation with the Authorities)

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at the early stages of the confrontations between Jesus and the Jewish authorities.

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 11: A Prophet and Teacher)

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 10: Jesus in Judaism)

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at the “religious” context of Jesus’ life—specifically, Judaism.

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 9: Jesus–A Biography)

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at some of the historical facts about Jesus’ life and explore the political situation at the time of his birth.

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 8: Herod the Great)

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode we look at the final piece of the contextual puzzle before getting to Jesus: Herod the Great.

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 7: Rome Takes Control)

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at the rise of the Roman Empire and the consequences that will have on the Jewish people.

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 6: Return of the King—Sort of)

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at what could have been a major turning point in the history of Israel—only it wasn’t.

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Who was Jesus? (Part 5: The World Becomes Greek)

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode we look at the radical cultural change that took place after the conquest of Alexander the Great, and what this meant for the Jewish people.

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 4: The Second Temple Era)

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode we look at what happened after the Jews returned from exile. Their world had been turned upside down and now it was time to start again.

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 3: Fall of the Kingdom)

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode we look at the fall of Israel and Judah and challenges faced by the subsequent exile.

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 2: Rise of the Kingdom)

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode we look at the origins of that nation over which Jesus was charged with being king.

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 1: The Formation of Israel)

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In the first episode we begin with the story of the Jews themselves, the formation of the nation of Israel. Who were they and how did they come about?

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The New Testament and Slavery (Part 4: The Case of Philemon)

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Does the New Testament “endorse slavery”? As we have seen so far in the series, the only way to change the situation of a slave was to change the master. In this final episode, we see how Paul attempted to do this with his friend Philemon.

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The New Testament and Slavery (Part 3: Rethinking Slavery)

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Does the New Testament “endorse slavery”? In this series, we are taking a closer look at what the NT says about slavery and attempting to answer this common question. In this week’s episode, we focus on the key passage in Ephesians 6:5 that seems to be endorsing it.

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00:00 Introduction

03:05 Summary of a slave society

16:50 Opposing slavery was illegal

19:15 Only a master can change a slave’s circumstances

22:07 The Stoics view of slavery

36:28 Stoics sort of addressed masters

39:47 Paul’s approach to slavery

44:34 The Ephesian Household Code

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The New Testament and Slavery (Part 2: A Slave’s Life)

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Does the New Testament “endorse slavery”? In this series, we are taking a closer look at what the NT says about slavery and attempting to answer this common question. In this week’s episode, we explore the ways in which slavery featured in everyday life of the ancient world.

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The New Testament and Slavery (Part 1: A Slave Society)

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Does the New Testament “endorse slavery”? In this series, we are taking a closer look at what the NT says about slavery and attempting to answer this common question. In this week’s episode, we begin by examining the origins of the practice and how the first century came to be a slave society.

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Sex, Marriage, and Divorce in the New Testament (Part 4: A Christian Model)

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +1000

In this week’s episode, we conclude our series looking at sex, marriage, and divorce in the New Testament. This week we look at Paul’s instructions on all these issues in 1 Corinthians 7. It is no surprise that we find him overturning the existing structures.

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Sex, Marriage, and Divorce in the New Testament (Part 3: Rethinking Sex)

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +1000

In this week’s episode, we continue our series looking at sex, marriage, and divorce in the New Testament. This week we look at Paul’s view on sex. In first-century terms, he was more than counter-cultural, he was something of a radical feminist.

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Sex, Marriage, and Divorce in the New Testament (Part 2: Paul’s Pastoral Strategy)

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +1000

This week, we continue our series that explores sex, marriage, and divorce in the ancient world and looks at how this was transformed in the Christian community. In this week's episode, we look at Paul's strategy for changing the thinking around sexuality, especially amongst the men.

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Sex, Marriage, and Divorce in the New Testament (Part 1: The Graeco-Roman Context)

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +1000

In this week’s episode, we begin a Three-part series that explores sex, marriage, and divorce in the ancient world and looks at how this was transformed in the Christian community. Wish me luck.

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The Culture of the New Testament World (Part 3: Honour and Shame)

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +1000

In this week’s episode, we continue our series on the culture of the New Testament, and we look at one of the most important aspects of ancient society: honour and shame. The highest goal that any free person could strive for was honour—for oneself, for one’s family, and for the group. Conversely, the worst thing that could happen, even worse than death, was to be shamed. It was into this world that the shameful message of the cross entered.

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The Culture of the New Testament World (Part 2: Social Status)

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +1000

In this week’s episode, we continue our series on the culture of the New Testament, and we ask the question: where did the first Christians fit socially? The world of the New Testament, and especially the Roman world, was incredibly status-conscious. Moreover, as we saw last week, those at the top were the elites, the “good men”. The Christians, however, had a completely different approach to who was at the top and what characterised the leaders.

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The Culture of the New Testament World (Part 1: The Good Man)

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +1000

This week, we begin a 3-part series on the cultural background of the New Testament. The world of the New Testament, and especially the Roman world, was incredibly status-conscious. Every person had a specific place in the social order, and at the top of the pecking order was the vir bonus, the good man. Needless to say, the Christians presented a challenge to this whole structure.

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The Background of Paul’s Letters (Part 8: Prison Epistles)

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +1000

In this episode, we are going to finish the story of Paul’s arrest and imprisonment in Rome. We will then take a look at three of the letters he wrote from there: Philippians, Colossians, and Ephesians.

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The Background of Paul’s Letters (Part 7: Paul’s Arrest)

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +1000

The Background of Paul’s Letters (Part 7: Paul’s Arrest)

In this week’s episode, we are tracing Paul’s story from his arrest in 58AD up to his eventual imprisonment in Rome in 60AD.

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The Background of Paul’s Letters (Part 6: Romans)

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Why did Paul write to the Romans? In this series, we’re taking a closer look at the life and works of one of the most influential people in history. And in this episode, we’re looking at the story behind his second letter to the Romans. What was going on there and why did Paul need to write to them?

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The Background of Paul’s Letters (Part 5: 2 Corinthians)

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Why did Paul write to the Corinthians? In this series, we’re taking a closer look at the life and works of one of the most influential people in history. And in this episode, we’re looking at the story behind his second letter to the Corinthians. What was going on there and why did Paul need to write to them?

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The Background of Paul’s Letters (Part 4: 1 Corinthians)

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Why did Paul write to the Corinthians? In this series, we’re taking a closer look at the life and works of one of the most influential people in history. And in this episode, we’re looking at the story behind his first letter to the Corinthians. Who were they and why did Paul need to write to them?

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The Background of Paul’s Letters (Part 3: 1 and 2 Thessalonians)

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Why did Paul write to the Thessalonians? In this series, we’re taking a closer look at the life and works of one of the most influential people in history. And in this episode, we’re looking at the story behind his letters to the Thessalonians. Who were they and why did Paul need to write to them?

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The Background of Paul’s Letters (Part 2: Galatians)

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Why did Paul write to the Galatians? In this series, we’re taking a closer look at the life and works of one of the most influential people in history. And in this episode, we’re looking at the story behind his letter to the Galatians. Who were they and why did Paul need to write to them?

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The Background of Paul’s Letters (Part 1: Paul the Letter Writer)

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Who was the Apostle Paul? In this series, we are going to take a closer look at the life and works of one of the most influential people in history. But before we look at his letters, we need to ask: What do we actually know about him?

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Suffering and the New Testament (Part 2: Our Response)

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +1000

What place does suffering have in the NT? Contrary to what we might think, it takes centre stage. Suffering is at the very core of the NT message. In fact, Jesus’ primary task in coming was to enter into the midst of human suffering and show us the way through it. In this week’s episode, we look at the different ways the NT encourages us to embrace and grow from it.

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Suffering and the New Testament (Part 1: Jesus’ Response)

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +1000

What place does suffering have in the NT? Contrary to what we might think, it takes centre stage. Suffering is at the very core of the NT message. In fact, Jesus’ primary task in coming was to enter into the midst of human suffering and show us the way through it. In this week’s episode, we take a closer look at how the Christian message compared to others on offer at the time.

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The New Testament and Money (Part 3: Paying Ministers)

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Should we pay pastors? Or, should they make tents—in other words, have a “real job”, like Paul? What does the NT really say about this?

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The New Testament and Money (Part 2: NT Giving)

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +1000

In last week’s podcast, we saw that Christians were not expected to tithe. However, there were two principle of tithing that still apply to us today. The first of these was supporting those in need. That’s the focus of this week’s episode.

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The New Testament and Money (Part 1: Tithing)

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Do Christians have to tithe? It is something that is regularly taught in the church and yet, the New Testament never once says we have to do it. In this week’s episode, we will consider the original intention of tithing in the Old Testament and see whether or not it still applies today.

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Is the New Testament Opposed to Women? (Part 3: Women Teaching Men)

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Does the New Testament really say that women can’t teach men? Does it really say that they can’t lead men? In this week’s episode, I want to look at 1 Tim 2:9–15, one of the more troubling passages in the NT and see if there’s more going on than meets the eye. And I want to suggest that it’s not really saying what we might think that it is.

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Is the New Testament Opposed to Women? (Part 2: Wives Submitting)

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Does the New Testament really teach that wives everywhere have to submit to their husbands? In this week’s podcast, I want to look at one of the more troubling passages in the NT and see if there’s more going on than meets the eye. And I want to suggest that it’s not really saying what we might think that it is.

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Is the New Testament Opposed to Women? (Part 1: Wives in the Early Church)

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Is the bible really opposed to women? Must wives submit to their husbands? Is it true that women cannot teach men? In this series, I want to take a closer look at these difficult texts and suggest that there’s more to them than meets the eye. But in order to do that, we first need to look at what life was like for ancient wives and ask: was it any different for the Christian wives?

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Stories of Redemption (Part 3: Mark)

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +1000

One of the fantastic aspects of the NT is that it is raw and honest in its portrayal of the main characters. It is very willing to show the flaws and failures as well as the successes. What this helps to reveal is the grace of the God about whom it is written. In this week’s instalment of the series, we are looking at another incredible story of redemption: Mark.

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Stories of Redemption (Part 2: Peter)

Tue, 30 May 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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Stories of Redemption (Part 1: Paul)

Tue, 23 May 2023 07:00:00 +1000

One of the fantastic aspects of the NT is that it is raw and honest in its portrayal of the main characters. It is very willing to show the flaws and failures as well as the successes. What this helps to reveal is the grace of the God about whom it is written. In this series, we are going to look at three incredible stories of redemption, beginning with the “chief of all sinners”, Paul.

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Paul in Philippi (Part 2: Arrest and Imprisonment)

Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Why was Paul arrested in Philippi? How does helping a slave girl result in a capital punishment? Can such a graphic story still offer us any encouragement today? In this week’s podcast, we are looking for answers to these questions. We take a closer look at the background of the charges. And we consider his response to the authorities and the challenge it offers us today.

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Paul in Philippi (Part 1: Meeting Lydia)

Tue, 09 May 2023 07:00:00 +1000

When Paul arrived in Philippi in 49 AD, he met a woman named Lydia, who became the first convert to Christianity in that city. In this week’s podcast, we take a closer look at this encounter and the subsequent relationship that she and the church at Philippi had with Paul.

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Why Was Christianity Persecuted? (Part 2: Caesar is NOT God)

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Of all of the various religious, social, and political groups that existed in the Roman Empire, it was only the Christians that Rome actively persecuted. Why? In this two-part series, we will take a closer look at the reasons and the history of the Christian persecution in the first century of their existence.

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Why Was Christianity Persecuted? (Part 1: Caesar is God)

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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Why Did Christianity Succeed? (Part 3: They Cared)

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +1000

How did Christianity come to take over the Roman Empire? How does a crucified carpenter come to replace the supreme gods of Greece and Rome? In this week’s topic, we are exploring the reasons why Christianity succeeded in the first century. What was it about the Christian faith that appealed to so many people? What did they have that so many people wanted?

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Why Did Christianity Succeed? (Part 2: Assurance)

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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Why Did Christianity Succeed? (Part 1: A Loving God)

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +1000

How did Christianity come to take over the Roman Empire? How does a crucified carpenter come to replace the supreme gods of Greece and Rome? In this week’s topic, we explore the reasons why Christianity succeeded in the first century. What was it about the Christian faith that appealed to so many people? What did they have that so many people wanted?

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Are You Competing in the Christian Life Properly?

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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Who Are Your Christian Role Models?

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Who are your exemplars? Who are the role models you look to for inspiration? What does the New Testament tell us about finding them? In this week’s topic, we examine Jesus’ letter to that church in Revelation. What was it that they got right about this? We also look at Paul’s encouragement to the Philippians to imitate him. Why does he say imitate him? shouldn’t we imitate Christ? Finally, we will try to shed some light on what to look for in those we follow.

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What’s Paul’s Issue with Head-coverings in Corinth (and is it still relevant)?

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +1000

What’s the story with head coverings in Corinth? Why does he tell the women to cover their heads when they pray but then tell the men to uncover their heads when they pray? In this week’s topic, we will look at a possible reason why both the Corinthian women and the men were confused about this. And we’ll ask the question: what implications does it have for us today?

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