Mark 7:1-23 Hands, face, space. Such measures are effective in stopping the spread of a virus, but useless when in stopping the spread of sin. Much religion though operates on this basis. It assumes that the problem is out there in the world and we need to protect ourselves from infection and wash ourselves clean. But true worship recognizes the problem is not outside of us but in us. And a much deeper solution is needed.
Philippians 3:1-11 One of the key accusations of the New Atheists is that religion isn’t simply irrational, but that it’s dangerous and that it leads inevitably to intolerance and violence. Then, of course, the pro-religion voices try to protest by demonstrating the strong correlations between religion and many desirable outcomes such as stable mental health, and happiness, and altruism. And the debate rolls on. But what about God, what does God think of religion? Listen in as we consider this question from the Bible, and as we discover that God is not nearly so pro-religion as we might have expected…
Galatians 4:12-5:1 Over a period of some 300 years, 11 million Africans were transported across the Atlantic in bondage. The slave-trade was as a terrible part of our history of which we should be deeply ashamed. But Galatians warns us about a spiritual slavery which is still ongoing today, and from which Christ alone can set us free.
Luke 11:37-12:3 We hate hypocrisy- auditors who can’t audit themselves, bosses who want us to ‘do as they say, not do as they do’, church leaders who aren’t very Christian. The good news is Jesus hates it even more. Listen in as we see how Jesus exposes hypocrisy, condemns hypocrisy and can save us from hypocrisy.
Luke 11:37-12:3 We hate hypocrisy. The good news is Jesus hates it even more. Listen in as we see how Jesus exposes it, condemns it and can save us from hypocrisy.
Does religion cause more harm than good? Secular thinkers like Jordan Peterson argue Christianity is useful, while others like Susan Blackmore argue we should rid ourselves of it. But what would Jesus say? And how can we move beyond points about what is useful, toward what is truly truthful? Listen in to find out more.
Does religion cause more harm than good? Secular thinkers like Jordan Peterson argue Christianity is useful, while others like Susan Blackmore argue we should rid ourselves of it. But what would Jesus say? And how can we move beyond points about what is useful, toward what is truly truthful? Listen in to find out more.
Luke 5:33-6:16 Sometimes when asked about Jesus, colleagues respond: ‘I’m not religious.’ Listen in as Jesus makes it clear that he isn’t either.
Luke 5:33-6:16 Sometimes when asked about Jesus, colleagues respond: ‘I’m not religious.’ Listen in as Jesus makes it clear that he isn’t either.
Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Rico Tice, presenter of the Christianity Explored and Life explored material says each of us will face the issues or meaning, death and selfishness. The question is, what will we do with these things. Listen in as Rico shows how Easter brings an answer to each of these issues.
