Season 4 Episode 7: Alcohol
In the final episode of Season 4, Anne, Andy and Thomas discuss alcohol: What's good, what's bad, and why the gospel is always better.
Dec 20, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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Season 4 Episode 6: Global Mission
Anne, Andy and Thomas are joined by Marsaili Campbell and John Ross to talk about Global Mission. Marsaili and John have decades of experience of mission work across the globe, reminding us that the hope of the gospel is for everyone, everywhere.
Dec 05, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Season 4 Episode 5: I don't know what to do with my life
Anne, Andy and Thomas are joined by Michael Bräutigam who teaches at Melbourne School of Theology. On this episode they chat through the question 'What should I do with my life?' and the importance of trusting in God when you don't know the answer.
Nov 20, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Season 4 Episode 4: Sabbath Rest
Anne, Andy and Thomas talk about the blessing of Sabbath Day rest, but also discuss the challenges that come in trying to make it happen today.
Oct 30, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Season 4 Episode 3: Workers for the Harvest!
Jesus said that the harvest is plentiful but workers are needed. In this episode, Andy, Anne and Thomas chat through the need for workers, the kind of people God can use, and the blessings of serving in His kingdom.
Oct 10, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Season 4 Episode 2 - Starting Uni!
Anne and Thomas are joined by Rowan Logan and Rhiannon Mackintosh to chat through the fun, fear, blessings and battles that come when you leave home to start college or university.
Sep 25, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Season 4 Episode 1 - Idolatry
Season 4 is here! In episode one, Anne, Andy and Thomas discuss the biggest issue that the Bible addresses and the biggest daily challenge that we face in our hearts: Idolatry.
Sep 11, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Season 3 Episode 9 - Parenting!
From toddlers to teenagers! In the final Episode of Season 3, Anne, Andy and Thomas chat about the joys and challenges of parenting, and they debate the best and worst of kids TV shows!
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Season 3 Episode 8: Anxiety
Anne and Thomas are joined by Matt Waldock of City Church Manchester to discuss anxiety, an issue that affects everyone - as individuals and as church families together. Matt has a huge amount of wisdom to share - listen here!
May 22, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Season 3 Episode 7: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Anne, Andy and Thomas chat about reading, prayer & devotions and how there are different ways to approach and enjoy these spiritual disciplines as we follow Jesus day by day.
May 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Season 3 Episode 6: Men & Women Serving Side by Side
How do men and women serve side by side as we follow Jesus today? Andy, Anne and Thomas chat through the opportunities, challenges and beauty of serving together, men and women side by side.
Apr 25, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Season 3 Episode 5: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Anne, Andy and Thomas talk about what means for us to be made in the image of God.
Mar 27, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Season 3 Episode 4: Marriage!
Anne, Andy and Thomas are joined by Mark and Lisa Randle of Tate's Creek Presbyterian Church in Kentucky to talk about the privilege and pitfalls, joys and challenges of marriage. And they all argue about which country has the best chocolate!
Mar 14, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Season 3 Episode 3 - Screen Time!
Screens have brought many benefits and many challenges to our lives today. On our latest episode Andy, Thomas and Anne delve into the impact of excessive screen time on our minds, relationships and spirituality. And they argue over which is better - Apple or Android?!
Feb 29, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Season 3 Episode 2: Different Generations
Boomers, Millennials, Gen Z - Andy, Anne and Thomas are joined by special guest Graeme Shanks to chat about following Jesus and honouring one another across the different generations.
Feb 14, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Season 3 Episode 1 - Prayer, and our new presenter revealed!
Jesus Today is back for Season 3! In this episode, we talk about prayer, we've got some excellent Christian Focus books to recommend, and our new presenter is revealed!
Jan 31, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Season 2 Episode 7: Christmas Special and Season 2 Finale!
In the last episode of Season 2, Andy and Thomas look back at 2023, they dig into some favourite quotes from writers they love, they have a special Christmas give away for listeners, and there's a big announcement for Season 3!
Dec 22, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Season 2 Episode 6: Following Jesus Through Illness, Grief and Loss
Andy and Thomas are joined by special guest Andy Murray. Andy works for Safe Families and serves in Sports Chaplaincy and at Livingston Free Church. He has also experienced the loss of two sisters to cancer, one aged 14, one aged 51. Andy, Thomas and Andy talk about the reality of grief, the ways we can support one another, and the difference it makes to follow Jesus even in life's hardest moments. You can read and watch more of Andy's story here: https://raggedtheology.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-...
Dec 07, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Season 2 Episode 5: Following Jesus, Pulled Away From Jesus
Andy and Thomas are joined by special guest Anne Macdonald, Bon Accord Free Church in Aberdeen, and chat about following Jesus, being pulled away from Jesus, and the importance and beauty of friendship.
Nov 22, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Season 2 Episode 4: Following Jesus in a World full of War
Andy and Thomas talk about the reality of war today, the suffering it causes, and the hope that following Jesus brings.
Nov 08, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Season 2 Episode 3 - Young, Free and Following Jesus
Andy and Thomas are joined by two teens who are following Jesus and loving being part of the Free Church of Scotland. Joanna and Nathan chat about their journey to faith, their love of the gospel and their excitement for the future.
Oct 25, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Season 2, Episode 2 - Money, Money Money!
Andy and Thomas are joined by Robert Cunningham and talk about the ethical issue that we rarely talk about but which Jesus mentioned the most: Money.
Oct 04, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Season 2, Episode 1 - Stumbling and Following
Andy and Thomas talk about how walking as disciples can often feel more like we are stumbling, and what we can do to help each other as we follow Jesus today. And they argue about whether fiction books are magnificent or terrible.
Sep 20, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Church planting success & failure ...with Dan Steel
Dan Steel joins Andy and Thomas to discuss church planting. Dan is a pastor based in Oxford (UK), but with a background in church planting. They talk about why church plants fail, and what failure means. With that in mind, what is a successful church plant? Why do we see church plants as a "restaurant" rather than a "family meal"? Thomas and Andy talk about their own experiences of ministry, too - and how difficult it can be to express times of challenge. Dan references his paper in this episode...
Jul 04, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7: Remembering Prof Donald Macleod
Andy and Thomas are joined by special guest Hunter Nicholson. Hunter is a PhD candidate at Edinburgh University who has been studying Prof Macleod's life and theology. Andy, Thomas and Hunter reflect on the amazing contribution Prof Macleod made to the church in Scotland, and across the world.
Jun 06, 2023•46 min
Episode 6: General Assembly Special!
In a special episode recorded at the 2023 General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland, Andy and Thomas are joined by nine other ministers from across Scotland to talk about Jesus, to look ahead to the coming year, and to share memories of Prof Donald Macleod.
May 26, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Episode 5: Anger!
Andy and Thomas chat about anger - When is it righteous? When is it wrong? And what makes them angry?!
May 09, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Episode 4: London v. Lewis!
Urban or Rural? Andy and Thomas chat through the similarities and differences, the challenges and opportunities of following Jesus in an urban or a rural setting. Also, turns out we were both wrong about coffee!
Apr 18, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Episode 3: Special Guest Joe Barnard - Following Jesus in a digital age.
We welcome special guest Joe Barnard to help us think through how to focus on Jesus in a day of information overload. And we debate coffee. And we find out who hates going to the gym! You can find out more from Joe and follow a 40 day devotional available with his book at www.hymnworkouts.com . Each day has an individual coaching video helping people unpack the meaning of the hymns. Go for it!...
Apr 03, 2023•40 min
Episode 2: Identity, the Sexual Revolution and Windfarms
Andy and Thomas talk through some of the challenges facing disciples following Jesus today as our culture's sexual ethic has moved far away from biblical teaching. And they argue about windfarms.
Mar 21, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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