#86 Mercy and Purity
In the fifth and sixth Beatitudes, Jesus shows us more about the kind of people belonging to Him and His kingdom. Literally, we are “blessed” as we live in this kingdom.
May 13, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Mission Upside Down
For 2000 years, the followers of Jesus have been on a mission, even as Jesus himself was on a mission. Often wrongly understood as “saving souls,” this mission of Jesus actually is about bringing people into a new kingdom, a new reality. Life in this new kingdom requires not only a change of heart and mind, but a change in life-purpose and worldview. As Jesus himself observes, there are not many people who will want this change. But for those who are changed by God inwardly, life in this new kingdom, brings new meaning and purpose in life. Everyone who becomes part of this new kingdom finds that almost all their prior beliefs, ideas, attitudes, and perspectives become turned “upside down.”
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#85 The Upside-Down Kingdom
Continuing with the Beatitudes of Jesus, we consider how the Kingdom of God is so very different from the kingdoms of this earth. Radically different, in fact. Life with Jesus turns everything upside down.
May 04, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 14
#84 Blessed Believers
People speak about being “blessed” whenever something good comes their way. Jesus teaches that believers are blessed, blessed by God, as they display certain characteristics in their lives.
Apr 27, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 13
#83 Rejecting the Father
In the final episode of a three-part series, we focus on the older son in Jesus’ parable. We explore his underlying attitudes and motivations which led him to reject the Father’s invitation.
Apr 20, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 12
#82 Two Sons of the Father
Continuing with the parable, we look at both sons in that household. Each of them showed their own type of rebellion. The father moved toward both sons in love and mercy. One responded, the other did not.
Apr 13, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 11
#81 The Parable of the Prodigal Son
The parables that Jesus taught are stories intended to teach us. They teach us important things about God and about life within His kingdom. Today we look at one of Jesus’ best-known parables.
Apr 06, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 10
#80 Going to Church for Encouragement
There are many good reasons for attending church worship services. One of those reasons is that at church we can encourage other believers, and that they can encourage us.
Mar 23, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 9
#79 Encouraging Our Pastors
A recent survey shows that 4 out of 10 pastors are considering quitting. How would you know if one of those is your pastor? And how could you and your church encourage him in his ministry?
Mar 16, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 8
#78 How One Believer Deals with Racial Issues
Continuing the conversation, Darnell reflects on the legitimate authority of the government and on the abuses of this authority. He also shares his personal experiences as a black man living in the greater Toronto area.
Mar 09, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 7
#77 Following Jesus as a Black Man
In a two-part interview, Randal speaks with Darnell, a committed follower of Jesus. He’s also a black man in his 30s. Darnell reflects on his past and on current racial issues.
Mar 03, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 6
#76 Are You a Fundamentalist?
“The Fundamentals” was a name of Christian booklets published in the early 1900s. While many followers of Jesus like to be known as “fundamentalists,” other followers do not. How about you?
Feb 23, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 5
#75 Modernism Today
Some Modernists have become quite radical in their teachings. The radical Modernists have more in common with Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism than with historic Christianity.
Feb 16, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 4
#74 Modernism, Not Christianity
The most modern version of Christianity is actually not Christianity at all. Not in any historic sense. Let’s discover some of the main teachings of “modernism” today, teachings that are found in many churches.
Feb 09, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 3
#73 Same Words, Different Meanings
Many modern churches give new meanings to old biblical words. Consider Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. You might be surprised to learn how many people in many churches think about that teaching today.
Feb 02, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 2
#72 Practising Forgiveness
Forgiveness is usually a long pathway, not an instant action. But the more we forgive people who have hurt us, the more we heal and the more we grow, both emotionally and spiritually.
Jan 26, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 1
#71 Forgiveness or its Alternatives
Continuing the topic of biblical forgiveness, we learn more about what it is and is not. And if we refuse to forgive people who have hurt us, we should be prepared for the alternatives.
Jan 19, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 44
#70 Forgiving People Who Have Hurt Us
It’s very hard to forgive people who have hurt us in some way. Yet, if we’re serious about following Jesus, we must forgive. In a series of three episodes, we will explore what God says about forgiving those who have sinned against us.
Jan 12, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 43
#69 Surprised by God’s Gift
John 3:16 is the most familiar verse in the Bible. Yet as we look more deeply at its meaning, we should be surprised, even shocked, at God’s gift of Jesus.
Dec 27, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 42
#68 Some Wonderful Christmas Carols
Continuing their conversation, the pastors give some examples of wonderful Christmas carols. One of them recently has been written. God is glorified and his people are rightly instructed when these kinds of carols are sung.
Dec 15, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 41
#67 What About Those Christmas Carols?
In this episode two pastors talk together about singing carols during the Christmas season. Some carols have words which do not accurately reflect biblical teaching. The pastors give some examples of these.
Dec 08, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 40
#66 The New Earth
The New Earth, not heaven, is the final destination for followers of Jesus. When Jesus returns, God will make all things new, including our bodies, the creation, even the animals. What an incredible future!
Dec 01, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 39
#65 The Second Coming of Jesus
What will happen when Jesus returns? Let’s avoid interpretations or ideas not clearly stated in the Bible. Rather, as we gain better understanding about these things, we should be encouraged and be eager to meet our Lord.
Nov 24, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 38
#64 Living in the Last Days
Many teachers and preachers have speculated about when Jesus will return. In this episode we’ll learn about some recent speculations. We’ll also learn where Jesus says our focus must be.
Nov 17, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 37
#63 Judging with Better Judgment
Following up on the previous episode, we look at five suggestions for giving good judgment, biblical correction, to someone who might be slipping. All believers have a responsibility to help other believers follow Jesus more closely.
Nov 10, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 36
#62 Jesus Says: Do Not Judge
Jesus says, “Do not judge.” What did he mean? Must we never make judgments about right or wrong, good or bad? We will learn what Jesus meant by these words and how we might put his teaching into practice.
Nov 03, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 35
#61 Three Myths about Singleness
Pastor Sam Allberry has written a small book about being a follower of Jesus and being single. As an unmarried man, he not only writes biblically but also very personally. You’ll want to get his book.
Oct 27, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 34
#60 The Goodness of Singleness
In many large urban areas, single adults comprise 50% of the population. How does God view singleness? What does He say about unmarried believers? You might be surprised!
Oct 20, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 33
#59 Romans: An Empty Hand Receives the Gift Part 4
From Romans 1-3 we have learned that God the Father is the giver of the gift of Jesus’ righteousness. We are the recipients of the gift. Concluding this series, we learn from Romans 4-5 how we receive the gift and what results from it.
Oct 13, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 32
#58 Romans: Credited with Jesus’ Assets Part 3
We could become discouraged about our inborn, human sinfulness and God’s wrath against us. But from the book of Romans, we are greatly encouraged by God’s wonderful gift to us.
Oct 06, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 31
#57 Romans: From Bad News to Good News Part 2
The word “gospel” means the good news about Jesus. To know exactly why this is good news, we must know the bad news. Romans 1:18 and following explains our natural condition before God, and what’s bad about it.
Sep 29, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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