This podcast goes in-depth with Jesus’ words about hating family and cross-carrying as disciples (Luke 14:25-35). Did he mean it? What is going on? I also discuss torture, renouncement and true freedom.
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Should we say ‘If it’s your will’ when praying for someone to recover from illness?
When praying for someone to recover from illness, some people say, “If it’s your will.” Why? And isn’t that always his will? That’s was a question from a Q & A Forum that I answer here.
The One Great Banquet—on earth as it is in heaven (Growing Deeper with Luke 14:1-24)
This podcast goes in-depth with Jesus’ parable of the Great Banquet (and more) in Luke 14:1-24. The host sets the scene and guest list; our job is to say Yes to the invitation and to join in with his celebration.
Giving up The Frenemy for Lent
A lot of people “give something up” for Lent? What about the Frenemy, whose grip around your heart is probably tighter than you know.
Defining our neighbours and showing mercy broadly (Growing deeper with Luke 10:25-37)
Sure, love your neighbour. But who is my neighbour, and how? That’s what Jesus teaches us about in this in-depth look at the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37.
Vaccine Questions—An Interview with Dr Kelley Wright
There’s some misinformation or uncertainty swirling around about the COVID-19 vaccine. This short interview with Dr Kelley Wright answers some questions.
Radical gratitude and love from the soil of forgiven sin (Growing Deeper with Luke 7:36-50)
An in-depth look at this text and the intersection of Jesus, sin, gratitude, love and deleting words from dictionaries.
Mental health, a pandemic, and the importance of daily healthy habits – An interview with therapist Sarah Covey
It’s a challenging time. This podcast is an interview with therapist Sarah Covey and addresses mental health, navigating the pandemic, and daily practices about how to be well.
Warnings, woes, favours, and doing unto others (Growing Deeper with Luke 6:17-36)
This episode is an in-depth look at Luke 6:17-36, Jesus’ “woes and blessings” and his call to love enemies and do to others “as you would have them do to you.”
How to grow wiser—with thanks to J.I. Packer
Wisdom. What is it? How do we get it? With help from theologian J.I. Packer, this podcast shares 3 insights. Information can fill the head; but wisdom can fill the heart.
You don’t have to be Jesus, just follow him (Growing Deeper with Luke 5:1-11)
This podcast is an opportunity to go deeper with Luke 5:1-11. Peter’s example teaches us that perfection is not a necessary qualification to be a part of God’s work.
My Kids and Wife Respond: What have you learned from COVID-19?
We can learn things from the things we go through, whether good or bad (including a pandemic). In this podcast, my young family of 5 offers their thoughts.
