The Tron Church Podcast

Luke 1:57-80//The Tender Mercy of God

Luke 1:57-80 The Tender Mercy of God Josh Johnston

The Meaning of Christmas: Chapter 1 - The Wonderful Name

We are thrilled to reveal that the first Tron Books publication has now landed in our bookshop! The Meaning of Christmas, by James Philip, includes nine short but rich chapters that celebrate the true reason for festive cheer. Perfect for your own advent edification or as a gift, The Meaning of Christmas reminds us all there's a lot more to this season than mince pies and Christmas trees. To give you a taste of what to expect from the rest of the book here is an audio version of the first chapte...

Talking Points: The Perseverance of Real Faith, Recapturing the Wonder of Christmas, and the Dangers of Open Theism

In this week's episode of Talking Points Fraser, Edward, and Josh are here to discuss the sermons from Sunday's services. If you haven't been able to listen to the sermons yet, you may find it helpful to do so before returning to listen to this podcast. You can find all of our sermon recordings here on our podcast feed, on YouTube , or on our Church website .

Genesis 11:1-9//The Tower of Babel

Genesis 11:1-9 The Tower of Babel Andrew Sach

Luke 1:5-56//Birthing Hope

Luke 1:5-56 Birthing Hope Josh Johnston

Trusting God in the Face of Illness and Death - an Interview with Phil Copeland

Phil Copeland is one of our ministers here at The Tron Church and in the summer he was hit with a very serious diagnosis of cancer which suddenly brought the reality of the fragility of life very close to home. In this interview, Phil shares some updates about what has happened and how treatment has been going but most importantly about how his faith and trust in God have helped and sustained him and his family through this time of illness. Whilst it has been, and continues to be, a very challen...

Talking Points: God’s Grace in the Mess of our Lives, The Powerful Effects of Preaching, and Guarding Against Lethargy

In this week's episode of Talking Points, Katie, Agnes, and Paul discuss the sermons from our Sunday services. They dwell on the goodness of God's grace and how we see that so clearly especially in contrast to the messiness of our sin; the power that God's word has to stir hearts for salvation and sanctification; and the importance of having the right priorities in order to guard against lethargy. If you haven't yet listened to the sermons from Sunday then you can do so on our podcast feed or on...

Ezra 5:1-5//God's Word Stirs God's People

Ezra 5:1-5 God's Word Stirs God's People Paul Brennan

Genesis 38:1-30//The Perfect Patience of God's Mercy

Genesis 38:1-30 The Perfect Patience of God's Mercy William Philip

Talking Points: God’s Sovereignty, The Pattern of Opposition, and Doing the Right Thing When it’s Not the Easy Thing

In this week's episode of Talking Points Katie, Josh, and Willie discuss the sermons we heard together on Sunday. If you haven't yet heard the sermons, you can catch up here on our podcast feed or also by watching on YouTube .

Ezra 4:1-24//Persistent Adversaries

Ezra 4:1-24 Persistent Adversaries Paul Brennan

Genesis 37:2-36//He Came unto His Own

Genesis 37:2-36 He Came unto His Own William Philip

Changed Lives: An Interview with Colin and Elaine Gardiner

Colin and Elaine are two of our members here at The Tron and this summer they went through a particularly difficult time when some serious health problems left Elaine facing the very real prospect of death. In this interview, they share the story of what happened as well as how their faith in the Lord Jesus and the support from their church family has helped them to carry on. If you'd like to find out more about the Christian faith which Colin and Elaine both have, then we'd love to invite you t...

*Re-Release* An interview with Colin and Elaine Gardiner - November 2020

This interview was originally live streamed in the midst of lockdown in November 2020. Four years on, Paul has again interviewed Colin and Elaine to catch-up with them after they have gone through some particular difficulties. To tie in with the release of the new interview we are re-releasing the original interview for anyone who may have missed it first time around. If you would like to watch the new interview you can do so here: https://youtu.be/9dZ2oVf7XTE

Ezra 3:1-13//Laying Gospel Foundations

Ezra 3:1-13 Laying Gospel Foundations Paul Brennan

Genesis 36:1-37:1//Great Enmity, and a Greater Evangel

Genesis 36:1-37:1 Great Enmity, and a Greater Evangel William Philip

Talking Points: What Spiritual Warfare Is and Isn’t, The Danger of Preaching the Gospel, and Gospel-Driven Generosity

In this week's episode of Talking Points Agnes sits down with Edward and Willie to discuss some of the key issues arising from Sunday's sermons.

Ezra 2:1-70 // The Hall of Faith (not Fame)

Ezra 2:1-70 The Hall of Faith (not Fame) Paul Brennan

Ephesians 6:10-24 // Into Battle!

Ephesians 6:10-24 Into Battle! Edward Lobb

Talking Points: God's Design for Human Flourishing, Praying Positively, and Tokens of Encouragement in the Church Today

On Talking Points this week, Fraser, Matt, and Paul discuss the sermons from our Sunday Services on Ephesians 5:15-6:9 and Ezra 1:1-11. If you haven't yet listened to the sermons you may find it helpful to do so before listening to this conversation. You can find them here on our podcast feed or watch them on our YouTube channel. For more information about everything that's going on in the life of The Tron Church, please visit our website . If you want to get in touch with us you can do so by em...

Ezra 1:1-11//The God Who Keeps His Word and Stirs Hearts

Ezra 1:1-11 The God Who Keeps His Word and Stirs Hearts Paul Brennan

Ephesians 5:15-6:9//The Proper Ordering of a Godly Society

Ephesians 5:15-6:9 The Proper Ordering of a Godly Society Edward Lobb

Talking Points: Hope in God’s Faithfulness, Seeing People as Jesus Does, and Labouring for the Lord and the Lost

Genesis 35:1-29//The Hope of Israel

Genesis 35:1-29 The Hope of Israel William Philip

Matthew 9:35-10:7//Jesus' Ministry Preaching the Gospel

Matthew 9:35-10:7 Jesus' Ministry Preaching the Gospel Dave Jensen

Teaching and Learning Through Singing in Church - the Hymns of William J.U. Philip, Part 2 of 2

This is the second part of a two-part discussion on some of the hymns which our senior minister, Willie Philip, has written over the years for us to sing as a congregation. You'll hear the recordings of the hymns as well as some discussion around the meaning and background of the lyrics. If you haven't already listened to the first part of this discussion, we'd recommend that you go back and listen to it first. You can also listen to recordings of the hymns in isolation on our website at tron.ch...

Genesis 34:1-35:5//The Perils of Peace and Prosperity

Genesis 34:1-35:5 The Perils of Peace and Prosperity William Philip

Ephesians 5:1-21//Children of Light

Ephesians 5:1-21 Children of Light Edward Lobb

Teaching and Learning Through Singing in Church - the Hymns of William J.U. Philip, Part 1 of 2

As part of recent celebrations to mark 20 years of Willie Philip's ministry here at The Tron, our congregation recorded the hymns which Willie has written over the years of his ministry here which we sing regularly together as part of our corporate worship. This is the first of two episodes where you'll hear the recordings our congregation has made as well as some discussion about what has gone into the writing of each of these hymns. You can also find the lyrics and recordings of the hymns on o...

Genesis 33 //Grace will lead me home!

Genesis 33 Grace will lead me home! William Philip