VC Hour: Recent Episodes
Jeremiah Pitts
The VC Hour is the podcast of the Vice Chancellor of African Bible University. The themes of the hour are studies of Biblical and Systematic Theology and their practical applications for Christianity today. Episodes are also available through RadioABC 99.3 in Lubowa, Uganda each week at 5:30pm East Africa Time. New episodes drop each week.
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What made Pontius Pilate, the man named in the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds, send an innocent Jesus to the cross despite knowing the truth? In this powerful look at Mark 15:1-15, the episode examines Pilate as a failed Roman governor who recognized Jesus’ innocence and the envy-driven motives of His accusers, yet still delivered Him up for crucifixion.
Through vivid historical context and sharp leadership analysis, the teaching exposes Pilate’s critical mistakes: knowingly perverting justice, outsourcing his responsibility to the crowd, choosing appeasement over righteousness to avoid unrest, and ordering the brutal scourging and crucifixion of an innocent man.
This episode delivers sobering, practical lessons for anyone in leadership about the high cost of weak choices and the blessings that come from doing what is right, even when it’s hard. A must-listen for anyone wrestling with integrity under pressure.
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In this powerful episode of the Vice Chancellor’s Hour, we walk with Jesus into the Garden of Gethsemane as He faces the full weight of His coming suffering. Fully God yet fully human, Jesus is stretched to His emotional and spiritual limits — distressed, sorrowful to the point of death — yet He responds with raw honesty and perfect submission. Discover how Jesus models faithful, honest, and surrendered prayer even in His darkest hour, and what this means for us when we face our own distress and trials. A deeply encouraging episode that will strengthen your faith and reshape how you pray in difficult seasons.
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In this powerful episode, the pastor explores Mark 14, where Jesus and His disciples sing a hymnfull of themes of distress, steadfast love, sacrifice, and ultimate triumph right before heading to the Mount of Olives. Jesus then predicts that all the disciples will fall away and specifically tells Peter he will deny Him three times before the rooster crows twice, despite Peter’s passionate vow to die rather than deny his Lord. The “good news” shines through the failure: Jesus was proven right , He remained unshaken in His love even while knowing their deepest weaknesses, and their scattering was never the end—He promised resurrection and restoration in Galilee. This story offers profound hope: Christ knows our failures completely, loves us anyway, and turns even our greatest denials into testimonies of His grace and faithfulness.
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Discover the profound depths of the Lord’s Supper in this powerful episode. We journey through its rich past as the fulfillment of the Passover and the Suffering Servant’s once-for-all sacrifice, its vital present reality as communion with Christ that strengthens believers and warns the unworthy, and its glorious future hope as a foretaste of the Kingdom feast to come.Far more than a simple memorial, the Lord’s Supper is a covenant meal that connects us to Christ’s finished work, His living presence, and the promised glory ahead. Whether you’re new to the Table or have sat at it for years, this episode will deepen your love and awe for what Jesus instituted that night.A must-listen for anyone longing to understand and cherish Communion as Christ intended.
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What if every detail of your life was already part of an eternal plan, and the only question is whose plan you’re following? In this powerful episode the VC walks through Mark 14:12-25 as Jesus meticulously arranges the final Passover meal with supernatural precision while announcing His betrayal. With the shadow of the cross looming, the teaching masterfully contrasts Jesus’ beautiful, ancient, and unstoppable plan of redemption against Judas and Satan’s dark scheme of betrayal. You’ll be challenged to examine whether you’re living in anxious self-reliance or in trusting obedience to the Master’s plan, and confronted with the sobering reality that there are only two plans in the universe. Whose side are you really on? A timely, hope-filled message you won’t want to miss.
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In this episode, the VC a brilliantly “sandwiched” passage where Mark places the beautiful story of a woman anointing Jesus with a fortune in rare perfume between the murderous plot of the religious leaders and Judas Iscariot’s betrayal. While powerful men scheme in secret to kill Jesus and one of His own inner-circle disciples prepares to sell Him out, an unnamed woman breaks an alabaster flask and pours out everything she has in extravagant love, anointing His body for burial. Jesus defends her against the scolding crowd, declaring her act beautiful and promising her story will be told wherever the gospel is preached. The contrast is unforgettable: outward closeness to Jesus means nothing without a heart that truly treasures Him.
This message will challenge you to examine your own worship, confront the Judas inside every heart, and live with the kind of radical devotion that makes Jesus say, “What a beautiful thing you have done for me.” You won’t want to miss it.
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In a world of chaos and uncertainty, could Christ's return be the ultimate source of hope and justice?
This powerful episode unpacks Mark 13:26-27, where Jesus describes the Son of Man arriving in clouds with great glory and power, sending angels to gather His elect from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. The teaching draws striking parallels to Christ's humble first coming, announced by angels, marked by heavenly signs, and in a real human body, while contrasting it with His triumphant return as the conquering King, no longer in weakness but arrayed in divine splendor and authority.
It offers deep encouragement for believers to endure trials with eyes fixed on the horizon, prepare for eternity through faith in Christ, and eagerly share this blessed hope, while soberly warning that God's perfect judgment awaits those who reject Him.
A stirring call to live with urgency, longing, and bold proclamation: "Come, Lord Jesus!"
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What does Jesus look like right now, not as a baby or a dying man on the cross, but as the reigning Son of Man? In this powerful episode the VC looks into the dramatic climax of Mark 13, where Jesus describes terrifying tribulation followed by His glorious return in clouds with great power and glory. Drawing from Daniel 7, you’ll see Christ as the divine Judge who slays the monsters of wickedness and rescues His elect from the four winds. Jesus calls every believer to stay awake, observe the signs like a fig tree, and trust His eternal words while rejecting idle speculation about the exact day or hour. Don’t miss this urgent reminder that hard times are coming, but the Son of Man is greater, and He is near at the very gates.
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What if the most sacred, historic building in your world—the center of everything you thought mattered to God—was suddenly prophesied to be completely wiped out? In this powerful episode on Mark 13, we sit with Jesus on the Mount of Olives as He drops a bombshell on His disciples: the magnificent Jerusalem Temple is coming down. Total destruction. No coming back. This isn’t just some old prophecy—it’s a call to stop chasing shadows and trust the One who holds tomorrow. Whether you’re new to Mark 13 or have questions about the details, this episode will steady your heart in uncertain times.
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Jesus delivers a shocking prophecy about the temple and the VC unveils the epic biblical story of the temple beginning in the Garden of Eden and progressing through the tabernacle the first temple its destruction and the magnificent yet doomed structure in Jesus' day. Discover how this grand narrative reveals God's presence with his people and makes Jesus words utterly astonishing. Learn vital truths about how God directs our relationship with him why we must never presume upon his grace and the call to rest solely in his presence rather than buildings or outward forms. This episode will deepen your awe at Scripture and challenge you to treasure God himself above all.
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We love to go big! Bigger numbers, bigger crowds, bigger budgets. In this episode we will look at what Jesus saw that everyone else missed.
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In this episode, the VC describes how Jesus unleashes a blistering takedown of religious showmen who parade in flowing robes, snag the best seats, and devour widows' houses while pretending to pray for show.
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Jesus corners the religious leaders with one piercing question from Psalm 110: If the Messiah is David's son, why does David call Him "My Lord"? This single verse explodes their neat theology, revealing Christ as both human and divine Lord—fully man, yet eternally God. Stop settling for a tame Jesus; this episode demands you face the full, authoritative Christ of Scripture and let His identity transform your life.
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Good questions are powerful. In this episode we see Jesus putting on a master class in how to ask powerful questions.
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One of the greatest dangers to learning is trying to look smart. In this episode, Jesus shows us how dangerous it can be.
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When you have enemies, they come at you in a number of different ways. In this episode, the VC analyzes the ways enemies use traps to catch the Christian.
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Jesus lived under constant threat of death, but he wasn't shy about speaking the truth anyway. In this episode the VC points to Jesus' teaching on who the real owner and faithful servants are of his kingdom.
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If you take command, you had better be authorized! Jesus doesn't disagree, but it does open up a whole new avenue of questioning. In this episode we see Jesus confronted and how he deals with confrontation.
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The obstacles in our path are impossible to overcome sometimes, yet Jesus does not call us to despair. Instead He gives us an answer to our problems. In this episode, the VC encourages us with the teachings of Jesus regarding the believers response to impossible problems.
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The world today and of Jesus' day aren't so different. The undermining of important institutions happened then, and happens now. In this episode the VC looks at how Jesus answered that challenge and what that means for us as his people.
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Jesus is well known for his many blessings, but we would be wise to pay attention to his curses as well. One curious incident is his cursing of a tree. If you have ever wondered about the significance of the cursing of a tree, this is the episode for you.
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The whole world seems to be debating what kind of leader we need. In this episode, the VC will look how the Bible presents the leaders for which we all look.
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A lot of life is timing. We don't control that at all, but God does. In this episode we hear about Paul's excitement about God's timing and what that means for us.
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We have ideas in our minds of what makes a hero, but we're sometimes surprised. In this episode, the VC looks at one of the heroes who pops up out of one the most unlikely places.
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We have ideas about what we want out of life, and we hate to miss an opportunity. In this episode, the VC looks at a time some disciples seized an opportunity and a lesson ensued.
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People often wonder when and how they will die. Some people wish they knew; others are glad they can't. Jesus knew the details of His coming death and described them for His disciples beforehand. In this episode, the VC will take us through the third explicit prediction Jesus makes concerning His death and what that means for us.
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Advice abounds here in Uganda and elsewhere concerning the best way for gain the blessings of God. In this episode, the VC looks at a time where Jesus lays it out for His disciples so they can see it and follow.
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Jesus often used circumstances and the world around Him to teach profound theological lessons. In this episode, the VC teaches from a passage concerning the nature of the kingdom where the disciples get in big trouble with their Teacher.
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While divorce seems to be a settled topic in society at large, many in the Church want to know what the Bible says. In this episode, the VC looks at the teachings of Jesus around marriage and divorce.
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Christians play an essential role in the world. Perhaps you wonder what your purpose is for being here. In this episode, the VC explores how important Christ believes Christians are.
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Jesus' teaching sometimes contains unusual phrases that leaves a modern reader puzzled. In this episode, the VC examines Jesus' use of the phrase "Salted with fire" so that we may gain wisdom through his teaching.
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We don't always know the importance of the choices we make. In this lesson, Jesus lets us know clearly what we would choose about how we live our lives if we understood the options. Listen if you want to learn more about this ultimate choice we all have to make.
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Sometimes the modern church can look very corporate in its relationships. In this episode, the VC looks at how Jesus dealt with people who claimed His name but weren't part of the franchise.
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A lot of people assume that pride is the sin of the rich and famous. In this episode, we look at a time when Jesus directs all of us, great and small, to humility and service.
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Have you ever had a question you were afraid to ask? In this episode, the VC explores a time when Jesus spoke about what was coming, but His disciples didn't understand and were afraid to ask.
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Learning to pray well is a necessary discipline. We have many good examples in the Scriptures. In this episode, the VC will walk us through a time someone demonstrated a wonderful biblical prayer.
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Perhaps you envision a world where things always go right when you do right. But what happens when we see that every good thing we do is met with resistance? In this passage we see a Jesus who descends into an environment of chaos after just hitting a mountaintop.
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Certain experiences are so definitive that they cannot help but change us. Yet, we may not understand them fully in the moment. In this episode, the VC discusses a time when some disciples see Jesus in a new light.
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If you want to be a student at seminary, there's a cost involved. Discipleship works much the same way. In this episode the VC looks at how Jesus describes the cost of discipleship to His followers.
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Have you ever messed up so badly that the whole class gets lectured? This episode the VC will look at a time when one of the disciples makes a huge mistake.
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All good stories have structure, and the story of Jesus and his disciples in the Gospel of Mark has reached a pivotal point. A miracle Jesus performs changes everything. In this episode, the VC will take us through why this miracle was so important for us and the people watching.
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Not all questions come with the same intentions, and that makes a difference in the kinds of answers you get. In this episode, the VC explores how Jesus reacts to two different sets of questions concerning Him.
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Stories which appear to be repetitions in Scripture often contain greater lessons for the believer. In this episode, the VC looks at the feeding of the four thousand and what God teaches us over and apart from the feeding of the five thousand.
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There are patterns in Scripture which are seen time and time again which call us to take note of how the Lord works. In this episode we see a unique miracle of Jesus which points us to a greater pattern of Scripture which will bless us all.
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When Jesus left his homeland, he visited a place notorious for its vices. In this episode the VC takes a look at what happened when Jesus visited the land of Jezebel.
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Christians often consider what steps to take to keep themselves "unstained from the world" as James describes in his letter. But we also have many warnings from the Scriptures about inventing traditions which only affect the outside while harming the internal person. In this episode, the VC will discuss Jesus' teachings on living the Undefiled Life.
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Christians tend to be pretty conservative because we celebrate a religion with a rich tradition. But sometimes that becomes our greatest weakness as it can blind us to something God is correcting in our tradition. In this episode we learn how Christ viewed tradition and what that means for us.
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The power of Christ is unbelievable. Many have tried to emulate or duplicate it. He's the original. In this episode, the VC looks at one of those stories where we being to understand just how powerful Jesus really is.
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Troubles in this life are inevitable, but how we respond to them makes a huge difference. In this episode, the VC looks at a time of great challenge for the disciples, and points our eyes towards the right direction.
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Like a good novel, life has tastes of foreshadowing. In this episode, the VC helps us to see the extraordinary vision of our futures in a well-known passage.
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People get killed for lots of reasons. In this episode, the VC looks at what happens when the wicked kill the righteous.
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You can't always expect every mission to be normal. In this episode, the VC teaches about Jesus giving His disciples a special mission with special requirements.
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The small home town doesn't always love the success of one of their own. In this episode the VC demonstrates how Jesus faced rejection from his own.
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A man comes to Jesus the right way, but disaster strikes anyway. In this episode, the VC will take us through how the Lord works with us in our disappointments.
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Can you imagine someone being afraid of Jesus? In this episode we look at someone who was afraid of Jesus, and what that means for us.
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The world in which we live is not only a physical world but a spiritual world. In this episode, the VC looks at how the evil of the spiritual world is assessed and addressed by Jesus.
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Human beings get tired and need a rest, and Jesus was no exception. In this episode we hear more about how the disciples react to a sleeping Messiah and what that means for us.
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We should not despise small beginnings (Zechariah 4:10), and Jesus helps us to see exactly why. The Kingdom of God is triumphant, and in this episode, we find out what Jesus has to teach about it's great triumph.
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Jesus never feared to challenge expectations, and the nature of the Kingdom was one of His favorite topic. In this episode, the VC looks at Jesus' teaching on how the Kingdom is very surprising.
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Christians exist with a purpose, and in Jesus wants His people to know their purpose. In this episode, the VC looks at the parables of the hidden lamp and equal measures to help us see what Jesus teaches us about our purpose.
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One of Jesus' most famous sermons is also one of His misunderstood. In this episode, the VC will take us through Jesus' teaching on the parable of the seed, soil, and fruit.
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Most Christians are very comfortable saying that God will forgive all our sins. In this episode, the VC takes us through a passage where Jesus says that one sin will never be forgiven. If you've ever wondered about this passage, this is the episode for you!
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Jesus had to deal with family just like everyone else. In this episode, the VC looks at Jesus' surprising interaction with His family when they called him out.
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Not every crowd shows up to help. In this episode, the VC discusses Jesus' concern for himself and his followers in light of his rising popularity.
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Jesus' detractors were relentless! In this episode, the VC looks at two different times Jesus' enemies tried to trick him and how His answer should have caused them to repent and follow Him instead.
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Jesus' enemies were forever trying to test and trick him, but mainly they didn't understand who they were dealing with. In this episode, the VC looks at a time when Jesus is questioned about His disciples eating habits, and how His answer will change how we live in this world.
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Jesus was surrounded by some of the least likely individuals. In this episode, the VC explores just exactly what is wrong with being a tax collector and why he was preferable to the religious leaders of Jesus' day.
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Friends are an amazing gift from God when they are godly, and a hinderance to godliness when they're ungodly. In this episode, the VC takes us through the story of some friends and what they have to teach us about who Christ is.
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Imagine disobeying Jesus! In this episode, we look at he time Jesus met a leper and healed him and what that means for us.
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The Psalmist prays violent prayers, and we are taught to pray as the psalmist prays. So how should a Christian who has been taught to love his enemies pray as the psalmist prays? In this episode, the VC helps us to see the power of imprecation in our prayer lives from the Scriptures. Other suggested resources used in this broadcast include "War Psalms of the Prince of Peace" by James E. Adams and "Messiah and the Psalms" by Richard Belcher.
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What are the ministry secrets found in the life of Jesus? In this episode, the VC explores what we can understand about how the ministry priorities of Jesus inform our own priorities in ministry.
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Should we be strict? The VC believes that framing the question in terms of high or low standards is often mi
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Jesus dealt with demons during his ministry, and the interactions were always fascinating. Learn more about how and why Jesus interacted with demons in His ministry on earth.
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Teachers of Jesus' time often had disciples, but the calling of the twelve as a bit different. In this episode, the VC teaches on how Jesus called disciples and how that affects us as His people.
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One of the episodes of Jesus's life which is most curious is the temptation of Christ. In this episode, the VC looks at Christ's temptation and answers questions about the cause and nature of the temptation.
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If you've ever wondered why Jesus, being perfect, had to be baptized, this is the episode for you! The VC is working his way through the book of Mark in this series.
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The opening of the Gospel of Mark includes prophecy from two different OT sources and applies them to Jesus and John the Baptist. In this episode, the VC will open a series on the Gospel of Mark in which he will show some surprising details concerning what Mark is telling us in the passages.
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In this final episode we look at how Paul closes out the book of Titus. As we close out the book of Titus, Paul wraps up the letter with some help for Titus and the church in Crete.
We often think of the Gospel as a thing which saves us from the wrath of God, but Paul teaches that the Gospel also transforms our lives in observable ways. In this episode, the VC looks at how Paul expresses this change in the book of Titus.
One of Paul's central themes in Titus is the connection between doctrine and the Christian life. In this episode we see how Paul demonstrates this principle in his treatment of Christ's two appearances and what that means for us.
We often think of doctrine as a cold and sterile thing which is derived in theory, but the Bible treats it very differently. In this episode on the book of Titus, the VC helps us to see the Pauline connection between doctrine and ethics.
This week we take a break from the series on Titus to address a reader's question: Why is unity compared to the oil on Aaron's beard in Psalm 133. The VC takes a deep dive into the background a poetic imagery of Psalm 133 and how it impacts believers today.
The world is full of false teachers, and the people of God should be on watch for them. How should a Christian identify them? In this episode, the VC teaches how Paul directs the church at Crete to identify and respond to false teachers.
Paul commissioned Titus to establish leaders, and so far the impact was minimal due to false leaders coming in the way. In this episode, the VC looks at what happens when leadership in the church operates correctly.
The epistle or letter to Titus is identified by its recipient, but how much is known about Titus? In this episode, the VC looks into Titus as a person and what we may learn from the relationship between Paul and Titus.
Since Paul has established the nature of his calling in Christ Jesus, and now he delivers a taste of his message. Listen to hear a great comfort in Christ from Paul from the introduction of Titus.
Don't miss this first episode which tells us why the letter of Titus starts the way it does. In this new series on Titus, the VC illuminates the letter Paul wrote to his co-laborer and child in the faith.
In this special episode, the VC addresses a question he received concerning the role of good works. There is no doubt the Scriptures commend them, and yet we know we cannot be saved by them. So what is the Biblical role of Good Works. The VC answers these and other questions on this episode.
In this special episode of the VC Hour we take a look at the arrest of Jesus in the Garden. The VC brings to life the information from the text that the 1st century reader would have known instinctively so that the modern listener can experience this Gospel story as it was intended.
In this series the VC has examined case studies in leadership from the Bible. Often Christian leadership is assumed to be servant leadership; lately, however, there has been a growing movement which identifies some aspects of servant leadership as ultimately unbiblical and harmful. In this episode the VC applies Biblical teaching to the idea of Servant Leadership to determine how we ought to live and lead.
In this series, the VC looks at case studies of successes and failures in leadership which we find in the Bible and helps to draw important lessons for us. In this episode, he looks at Herod Antipas who was placed in a moral dilemma through his own failings as a leader. Listen to all the episodes to hear how the Lord is working in different examples of leadership in the Bible.
In this series, the VC looks at case studies of successes and failures in leadership which we find in the Bible and helps to draw important lessons for us. In this episode, he looks at Pontius Pilate and the role he played in the conviction and execution of Jesus. Listen to all the episodes to hear how the Lord is working in different examples of leadership in the Bible.
In this series, the VC looks at case studies of successes and failures in leadership which we find in the Bible and helps to draw important lessons for us. In this episode, he looks at Joab who was David's General during most of David's life. Listen to all the episodes to hear how the Lord is working in different examples of leadership in the Bible.
In this series, the VC looks at case studies of successes and failures in leadership which we find in the Bible and helps to draw important lessons for us. In this episode, he looks at Barnabas, who was a respected and instrumental leader of the early church. Listen to all the episodes to hear how the Lord is working in different examples of leadership in the Bible.
In this series, the VC looks at case studies of successes and failures in leadership which we find in the Bible and helps to draw important lessons for us. In this episode, he looks at King Saul, who responded very differently to challenges than his son Jonathan from the previous episode. Listen to all the episodes to hear how the Lord is working in different examples of leadership in the Bible.
In this series, the VC looks at case studies of successes and failures in leadership which we find in the Bible and helps to draw important lessons for us. In this episode, he looks at Jonathan, who overcame great obstacles and prepared a way for the future. Listen to all the episodes to hear how the Lord is working in different examples of leadership in the Bible.
What's the harm in being a pacifist? Many people assume that nonviolence can never be harmful, but the Bible speaks of teachings like these quite differently. In this episode, learn more about why the VC thinks it's worth our time to really consider the truth about the Bible and violence.
Scripture forbids private revenge as a response to injustice, but we should not assume that we are left as sheep among wolves. In this episode, the VC covers how the Scripture teach about the role of government to restrain and punish evil and what that means for us in this present evil age.
With so many extraordinary events in the New Testament, a reader might come to the conclusion that God doesn't work through ordinary methods. In this episode, the VC looks at a passage where Jesus emphasizes a regular way of life even as His own life is about to take an extraordinary turn.
Many assume the teachings of Jesus suggest that violence of any type for any reason violates kingdom principles. Often the assumption is that violence ended with the Old Testament. But Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies the day he cleansed the temple. Listen to this episode to learn more about how Jesus connects the Old Testament and New and what that means for his actions in the temple that day.
The Christmas story is full of answered prayers. In this episode, the VC turns our attention to how prayers are answered according to the Scriptures.
Of all the surprising things that Jesus says in His Sermon on the Mount, his address of the Lex Talionis ("an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth") remains one of the most interesting. Listen to hear what Jesus teaches and what that has to do with us as believers.
The teachings of Scripture are very clear that we are to sacrificially love our neighbor. The Christian should ask themselves how to do that in a world full of sin and misery. In this episode, the VC works through the Scriptures to help illuminated the call of loving neighbor and how the Bible applies that in all the Scriptures.
Jesus clearly says His kingdom is not of this world. He was telling us something about the nature of His kingdom. Pacifists assert that this has to do primarily with the nonviolent nature of His kingdom, but is that a sufficient explanation for the information? Was Jesus setting up a rival earthly kingdom but through alternative means or was His kingdom radically different in every way?
One major assumption of Christian pacifism is that weapons are evil and that removing them is a positive good. The VC looks at the Scriptures which deal directly with disarmament to help paint a better picture of how we ought to think about disarmament.
The Bible teaches us how to live, including on the use of violence. The believer need only explore the Word. Here the VC touches on some of the most prominent teachings in the Bible on the correct use of violence.
Romans 12 has some strong teachings which favor our neighbor and motivate us against injury to others. Every Christian should take them seriously. But are these new teachings found only in the NT or did God tell OT Christians the same things? In this fifth episode in the series Against Christian Pacifism, the VC will show how the NT ethic is a continuation of the OT ethic for believers.
The Old Testament is full of laws requiring punishment and warfare. In this episode, the VC explores how pacifists view those passages and addresses their place in the larger canon of Scripture.
At the beginning of Genesis, we find a paradise of peace created by God which descends into a world of death and destruction. In this 3rd episode of the series Against Christian Pacifism, the VC directs his listeners on how the testimony of Scripture deals with the presence of violence in a post-Eden world.
The Good News of the Gospel transforms people from enemies of God to His people instead. Many pacifists take the news of Christ's work for His people and apply it to our treatment of our earthly enemies. Is this a biblical application of the standard? In this second episode of the series Against Christian Pacifism, the VC walks us through the Scriptures to better see the glorious nature of God's work in the world and what that means about how we should treat others.
Christians are often told that the Bible teaches they're to be pacifists. In this episode, the VC helps the listener to understand what the Bible actually requires of Christians and how countercultural the instructions really are.
People hear a lot of conflicting answers about what to do to get a blessing, and there are a lot of schemes out there. Listen to this episode to learn more about what God tells about about receiving a blessing.
The VC is back to answering listener questions, and our listeners come up with really interesting questions. This episode deals with whether or not Daniel was a eunuch, and the VC takes the Bible, history, and tradition into consideration in his answer. Learn what the Bible has to say about those who have been physically altered and what hope they have in Christ.
Humans obviously use language, but researchers in several fields have attempted to answer the question of language origins. The VC uses his background in linguistics and his knowledge of the Bible to help the listener see the riches of God's revelation in both the natural world and the Scriptures.
Malachi starts with God loving His people, and in the end He promises to save them. Check out this episode to see the transition that the Word of God had on these people.
Theft is such an obvious and strong sin that it's quite shocking to hear someone is robbing God. The prophet Malachi says such a sin was being committed by the people. Listen to this episode to hear how a people might steal from God.
The people have hard a lot of hard things from the Lord, and yet there is great hope in the message of Malachi as well. Hear how even the most caustic of proclamations fire and refinement still include great grace for the people of God.
The information and advice for marriage and family far exceeds that for singles. In this episode, the VC takes a dive into 1 Corinthians 7 to see what advice we might find for singles from the Scriptures.
The narrative of the Bible is constructed in large part around covenant with there being both covenant keepers and breakers. In this episode, the VC dives into the biblical understanding of covenant as outlined in Malachi.
People often assume God will be happy with whatever we bring simply because we did something, but Malachi paints a very different picture of God. In this episode, the VC helps to unfold the second portion of Malachi where God makes His standards clear for everyone to see.
The book of Malachi is rich with important information for Christians, but so many are intimidated by this Old Testament prophet. In this series, the VC makes the message of Malachi accessible for people of all ages.
When we think of sacrifices, we often think of things which we give up or which have to die, so Rom 12:1 can really come as a surprise to many people. Here the VC explores what’s meant by Living Sacrifice.
We love this series where the VC interviews missionaries to help capture their stories. Dr. Hoke has lead a life of obedience to the will of God, following His plans wherever they may take him. Hear more about it on this episode.
Hear about the work of the Lord in one of the most challenging environments in the world from the mouth of a missionary in Karamoja. The VC interviews James Folkerts who along with his family have been serving in Uganda. We hope it will be a blessing to you.
In this series on final things, the VC takes time to exegete 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 as a deep dive into the nature of death and resurrection.
A hard truth for all humanity is the reality of death. In this episode, the VC looks at what the Bible teaches about death and what that means for the believer.
The Scriptures speak often about perseverance. Christians should know what is being taught and how to apply it to their lives. Here the VC gives us a look at perseverance from a biblical perspective so that we may know how to endure.
Salvation is entirely of God, yet we are encouraged by the Scriptures unto good works. In this episode, the VC explores the importance of Good Works for the believer.
With so much emphasis on the work of Justification, the role of Sanctification is sometimes ignored or misunderstood. In this episode, the VC helps to bring full clarity to the doctrine from the Bible.
All salvation rests on the work of Christ, and Justification is the focal point of this episode. Learn more from the VC
Conversion is a term which has fallen onto hard times in modern usage with some even viewing it negatively. Hear the VC teach on how the Bible speaks of it, and why its so helpful even to this day.
Having learned together about the graciousness of God towards all men, what of saving grace? The VC explores what the Scriptures teach concerning the grace of God towards sinners.
God is a gracious God, and the ways in which He is gracious are manifold. Hear more from the VC on this episode.
The doctrine of the atonement, when rightly understood, helps us to make sense of both the grace and righteousness of God. When misunderstood, error develops which will hinder the Christian life. Hear more from the VC as he helps to show the truths of God's word with respect to the atonement.
A listener asked a great question recently based on something the VC said in an episode. Melchizedek had parents, but Hebrews 7:3 seems to say the opposite. This episode answers the question and helps us to make sense of how to understand Christ in the book of Hebrews.
Jesus challenges the disciples understanding of Him and themselves. Hear how Christ finds comfort in trying circumstances and how you can too.
With so much prophecy concerning the messiah being a king, how are we to see Christ who died on a cross? Certainly this was a major question for early Christianity and for the believer today. The VC answers these and many more questions in this episode.
One of the challenges facing the Jewish converts was all the talk of this son of David being a priest. How does the Bible make sense of places like Psalm 110 where the messiah is clearly both priest and king? The VC covers these topics and much more in this episode.
When we think of prophets, we often think of someone who tells the future, but the Biblical idea of a prophet is much richer. In this episode, the VC examines what it means to be a prophet and compares that to the work of Christ.
The mediatorial role of Christ entails a great number of things. In this episode, the VC examines how Christ is a mediator.
The Scriptures speak of the exaltation of the Son. In this episode, the VC explores what the Bible means when it tells of His exaltation.
The Scriptures teach that the Son humbled Himself. In this episode, the VC explores the various ways that theologians have identified the humiliation of Christ in the Scriptures.
The claims of the scriptures concerning the divinity of Jesus are hotly debated in modern scholarship. In this episode the VC helps to set the record straight concerning how certain we can be about the divinity of Jesus.
This is the second in a series of episodes mean to explore Christology. The VC explores what it means that Christ was human as we are.
Jesus is called a number of things in the Scriptures. In this episode, the VC explores some of those names, and the significance of them. You can read more for yourself from Louis Berkhoff's Manual of Christian Doctrine which you can find free online.
In this final episode of the series, the VC works through the improbably redemption of Rahab, and what that means for other sinners like us.
Moses didn't leave Egypt alone, and the author of Hebrews doesn't commend his faith or actions alone. Listen to this episode to hear more of how God used these people of such challenging actions to His glory.
Moses is one of the most significant people in human history, certainly in the history of God's people. See how the author of Hebrews identifies the link between Moses' faith and his story.
The author of Hebrews takes us through the story of a couple that we generally don't hear much about, but we should hear more. The Lord used them in a mighty way. Hear more about their faith in action.
Karie Pitts is a missionary in Uganda at African Bible University where she helps with hospitality and big events, teaches, and raises a family. Hear more about what she does and how she got here.
Joseph's legacy is so stellar that one might wonder why the author of Hebrews picked this event to be the demonstration of his faith. Hear more about how this man lived by faith.
Another blessing by faith, but a very different circumstance this time. Hear the VC explain how Jacob developed from the man he was into this man who lives by faith.
In this special episode, the VC looks at the shepherds on the night of the birth of the Christ. Learn more about this special event and the men who witnessed it.
A guy mistakes one son for another and gives him a blessing, but Hebrews says it was done by faith. The VC demystifies the relationship between the blessing and the faith of Isaac in this episode.
This passage in Genesis recounted by the author of Hebrews is by far one of the hardest passages for many to comprehend. Hear more about what God was doing and the enduring significance of this act of Abrahams.
If you've read Hebrews, you've no doubt wondered in what sense Sarah was acting by faith. Her laughter seems derisive in the Genesis story. The VC uses the Bible to explain what the author of Hebrews is teaching us.
There's big news and great memories in this episode where Moses will reveal that a huge change is coming into his life soon. Listen for more details.
On this special episode, we hear from Isaiah 30:8-15 about when we want a different sermon. Hear if these words are true of you and how we should respond.
Many people picture Abraham as a mature man in the faith, but the Abraham of the Bible is far more complicated. Hear in this episode the origins of Abraham and how he was called out into a new life.
A listener had a little girl in their sunday school who asked a fantastic question. We love a good Q&A question and especially one that helps a child understand. Listen to hear about whether or not God is still creating.
If Noah was a preacher today, many would consider his ministry a failure. But the author of Hebrews views it quite differently. Here how the New Testament treats Noah in this episode.
For a guy who only gets a few verses in Genesis, Enoch sure does stir up quite a bit of controversy. Hear more about how the author of Genesis connects Enoch's story with our own in this episode.
Fred Otim graduated under out double-up program which allows students to work their way through the University and end up with a degree and no debt. Hear how the Lord is working in his life and ministry since graduation.
In the story of Cain and Abel, the murderer tends to get more attention than the victim. But the Scriptures have a lot to say about Abel as well. The author of Hebrews helps us to see the Cain and Abel story as a story of faith.
The Bible is full of godly lament, but those tend to be the most neglected passages in public and private worship. Rejoicing in Lament helps the Christian to see how to respond biblically to personal tragedy.
This is the first episode in a new series that looks at Hebrews 11. The key to understanding the significance of the chapter is to understand what's happening in the book as a whole, especially the end of chapter 10 and the beginning of chapter 12. Listen to this episode if you want to learn more.
Our 2017 alumna, Eunice Apilli, works hard on a number of fronts in really exceptional ways. Hear our interview to learn more. She's also married to someone we've already interviewed: Simon Peter Ochero.
The response to Jesus' most famous sermon is quite telling. The VC ties all the episodes together to show how Jesus leads the people of His kingdom.
A listener asked about how we should treat Wisdom literature, especially when the literature seems to give conflicting advice. The VC explains the genre and what that tells us about how we understand those portions of Scripture
Jesus wraps up his Sermon with what is perhaps the boldest claim of them all. Check out the magnitude of what Jesus has to say in this episode.
Walter Otieno had the VC for a class back in 2016. Hear how the Lord has been using this Kenyan national in ministry here in Uganda.
Christians often emphasize knowing God, but should also consider the aspect of God knowing them. Hear more about how Jesus taught about God knowing us and what that has to do with his listeners and the Kingdom of Heaven.
Christians and nonchristians alike have been using the term Telos for literally millennia. The VC explores the biblical uses and meanings and what that has to do with us today in this episode.
Christianity has a higher ethic than any other religion, and the way to salvation is completely different. If you want to know more about how that could possibly be true, listen to this episode.
This 2013 Alumnus of ABU was given an opportunity by a stranger to change his own fortunes and those of his community, and he hasn't wasted the opportunity. Hear more about Patrick, Mukisa and how the Lord has worked in his life.
Good dads give good gifts, and our heavenly Father exceeds them all. The Christian has to wrangle with what that looks like an a world where we don't get everything we want. Jesus has some encouraging and challenging words for us about this very thing.
Canon Revisitedby Dr. Michael J. Kruger. Kruger is President and the Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. and an ordained Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He earned his MDiv from Westminster Seminary in California and his PHD from University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Originally published in 2012 by Crossway
Jesus didn't want his people to go into the world either dumb as birds or mean as snakes but wise as serpents and gentle as doves. Our reading of the Bible should reflect an honest take on tough passages.
One of our graduates from South Sudan has lived an unconventional and dangerous life of ministry in multiple countries. Hear how the Lord is directing his paths even today as he works for the Kingdom.
Jesus teaches us that every day has enough of its own problems. Learn more about how we can live as Christ would have us to live in this 22nd episode in the series on the Sermon on the Mount.
We have moved our Q&A episodes to shorts so that we can get to those questions more quickly for our audience. Today's episode covers what the Wisdom literature tells us about getting a wife and how to understanding tithing in Hebrews 7.
Wordsworth wrote, "Getting and spending, we lay waste our power", and nothing has changed in this world since he wrote it. Listen to this episode to hear how Jesus teaches on the real value of wealth and where it's properly found.
From unsure how he would ever attend a university to be a lecturer himself, Omada Andrew Ronald exemplifies the emphasis of ABU that we're here to train the trainer. Here more about his story on this episode.
Fasting comes up frequently in the New Testament, and the listener might be surprised at the depth of teaching on the subject. Listen to hear what Jesus had to say.
The VC's family loved this book and found it very helpful for starting conversations about faith and practice. Check out this episode to find out how it might be helpful for you too.
People pray in public all the time, and Jesus said to pray in your closet. Is the church doing it wrong? Check out the episode to learn more.
Unlikely educational journeys and lives of meaningful service are common threads in the ABU Alumni tapestry, and Remy Achela fits right end. Hear how he overcame odds to come to ABU, and what he had to endure along the way in this episode.
One of the best ways to get your name in the news in a positive way is to make a big donation to a good cause. Jesus teaches a better way but the catch is that no one else will know about it.
A Christian might wonder if enemies really exist in the world. Jesus has a lot to say on the topic, including the right way to treat one another. Hear this and more in the latest episode.
Every kid in the schoolyard knows the sting of being struck. And people everywhere have to endure insult and challenge. How would God have us to live in a world like that? Jesus teaches us what His kingdom will be like when hard times come.
Upoki Bithum David fled Congo to protect his life, but after ABU he had a desire to return and spread the Gospel. Hear about how this graduate got to ABU and what he's doing back in his home country.
This episode is a memorial to the late Dr. Paul D. Chinchen, who served as President and Chancellor of African Bible Colleges, of which African Bible University - Uganda is one. We hear kind words from important people in his life as well as his final sermon at ABU. May the Lord give us peace in this time of trouble.
Christians often find themselves in situations where vows or oaths are required of them. Christ teaches the members of His kingdom how they should respond in faithfulness to God's word.
The constant refrain of ABU graduates is that they want to minister in the world and that ABU taught them how. We hope this episode is a blessing to the listener as you hear how God is working in Uganda and beyond.
On the heels of explaining the Biblical ethic on lust, Jesus explains divorce. Hear Jesus' teaching on the subject in this episode.
Dr. Robert Penny had a full academic and church career before he came to African Bible University first in 2006, but the Lord has placed on his heart to keep coming back. Hear more of his story of service on this episode.
Jesus taught a Gospel of Grace, but He also taught the Law with unparalleled authority. Hear how Jesus taught the members of the Kingdom of God what the sin of adultery really includes on this episode.
Always good to hear about someone who was hired to something that fit his degree before he even graduated! Robert Kalenzi has been busy since graduation on a personal and professional level. Hear much more on this episode.
Jesus gives specific examples of how the law has been misquoted, misinterpreted, and misapplied including what exactly constitutes murder. The members of his kingdom have a faithful standard that Jesus' opponents ignored. Learn more on this episode.
Pastor is a biblical term for a biblical office, but if you do a word search, you won't find it in most English translations of the Bible. The VC looks at where the term comes from and what that means for the office in this VC Short.
Education at African Bible University is different from much of Uganda. Hear how Andrew Byaruhanga benefited from graduating from ABU.
Jesus just finished with explaining that we have no righteousness of our own, and his audience no doubt wondered what that mean for the law. Check out Jesus' answer here.
Considering Jesus' teaching on persecution, the disciples were probably wondering about the Christian's disposition towards the world. Jesus uses some wonderful imagery to encourage his disciples about their role moving forward.
The VC admits he messed up by not getting to this one sooner, but he's making up for it by putting out an episode right away. You should listen to this episode about how the book by Peter J. Williams will bolster your faith, and then you should buy the book Can We Trust the Gospels
The disciples probably thought a lot of good things were coming with their citizenship in the Kingdom, but did they anticipate it would come with persecution? No doubt this is a hard to teaching to hear, but Christ taught that there was blessing there as well.
We've got an interview with a recent ABU graduate who already has a lot of exciting news both and professional and personal levels! Don't miss out on a chance to catch up with another Alumni Spotlight.
The call to peacemaking, much like the call to meekness, is greatly mischaracterized by many. For a fuller biblical understanding of the beatitude check out this lesson.
NEW EPISODE TYPE - The VC will be interviewing missionaries from all over the world who have stories to share of how the Lord has used them. Listen in to hear testimonies of the work and the world of missions. This episode is with Kenny Mackenzie, who never would call himself a missionary. Plucked from a small island to help a ministry branch to a new location.
Considering what Jesus has said about the human condition, is purity of heart good news for God's people? Many struggle with this Beatitude. Hear more about it from the VC on this episode.
If you think of God's being a creator as being basically the same as how we make things, then you're really going to miss a lot of what the Bible teaches us about who God is as creator as distinct from His creation. Learn more about this as the VC covers this topic in a VC Short.
What's the relationship between my mercy and my salvation ? The VC tackles this and many other questions as he covers this next Beatitude.
Pius has a lot of exciting news coming up in his near future that he wants to share with listeners, and he also is working on some serious plans for down the road. Hear his story and much more on this episode with the VC.
The urgency of hunger and thirst comes from a deep need that we cannot help but recognize and address. So this Beatitude has strong implications for the citizen of the heavenly kingdom. Here more about this as the VC addresses this Beatitude on this episode of the VC Hour
The Bible describes a benevolence which God has towards humanity as a loving God but also affirms His sovereignty in salvation. Dr. Travis Campbell's book The Wonderful Decree works to make sense of these ideas Biblically in a way that the reader can understand. The VC covers books that have been particularly helpful to him in this series: The VC Bookshelf
A lot of people think that meekness is for those who can't be strong, but that's a misunderstanding of weakness and strength. The VC demonstrates what real meekness looks like from the Scriptures in some surprising ways on this episode of VC Hour.
Omoding Joseph is a 2012 graduate that sat down with the VC recently to talk about his time at ABU and after. Omoding is involved in an unbelievable number of ministries putting his degree from ABU to good use. Hear his enthusiasm for the work of the Lord and for ABU on this episode.
People generally avoiding mourning at all cost, yet the Scriptures call mourners blessed! The VC helps unlock this passage along with the other times the Bible covers the same topic.
New type of episode: Everyone needs the right tools but may not have the ability to hunt them down themselves. The VC covers those books that have been helpful to him in his studies. We think they will help you too. Have you ever read the Psalms and wondered how some of them connect with Christians today? This book will help.
Can you be "blessed" and "poor" at the same time? Certainly the world thinks not, or at least not in any meaningful way. So too the prosperity gospel pushes us to think of ourselves as at least potentially rich instead, but the VC opens the Word to show what Jesus was teaching in this beatitude.
Christian Joy works and lives in Northern Uganda where in her lifetime there were unbelievable challenges in the region. The VC interviews her about how she came to ABU, her current work, and her plans for the future. This moving episode will help you to understand some of the challenges for those who come from that region even to this day.
If you've ever wondered about the Sermon on the Mount, the VC helps to set the foundation for a better understand for this most famous sermon of all time. This new series will go through all of the Sermon to make sense of the teachings of Christ for His people. There's also new intro music from an ABU graduate.
The VC works with Dzaoneni Alfred covers a number of listener's questions to wrap up the series on B List Bible Characters including:
Why study Systematic Theology?
How did Herod the Great die in 4BC if Jesus was born to start AD?
What is the real meaning of repentance?
What happens at death? Are our body and soul separated?
How does someone become a student at ABU?
What are the Biblical reasons for divorce?
1 Corinthians 2:16 tells us that “we have the mind of Christ”. What does that mean?
1 Samuel speaks of God rejecting Saul after he failed to devote to destruction the Amalekites and King Agag. The Scripture then says that was the last time Samuel saw Saul until the day of Saul’s death…but Samuel was dead when Saul died. Any thoughts?
Does God bring judgement on His children for sin or does He chasten them?
Do you think God is more concerned by our being just than our sinfulness?
Joram pastors a church in the Church of Uganda and he works in finance as well. The VC has a great conversation with this 2017 ABU graduate about his unlikely journey to ABU and his career.
Jonathan's life changes because of his father's poor choices, and David's good ones. Hear the VC explain how a son of a king could actively help the man who is going to take his father's throne and be right. Jonathan is a truly unique individual.
Jonathan lived an exceptional life. There just aren't many people like him. He's often overlooked because of David, but he's just always seen doing the right thing. His father is one of the worst, and Jonathan is one of the best. I hope you'll listen to this episode where the VC takes us through Jonathan before he meets David.
Jacques pastors in the Democratic Republic of Congo where he lives and travels in danger because he wants them to hear what he learned about God. Hear more about his unbelievable story as how you can pray for him in this episode.
Recently a listener asked the VC to speak at a local church about Feasts and Festivals and how they're fulfilled in Christ. The VC has recorded a brief response here to share with the listeners as well.
Herod the Great was terrible! Will his son, Herod Antipas, turn out any better? The VC gets to the heart of the life of the most frequently mentioned Herod in the Bible.
The VC sat down with a member of ABU's Pioneer Class who also graduated from African Business Institute and is currently at African Reformation Theological Seminary to talk about how the Lord is using him and his experiences for Kingdom work.
Sometimes the B-List Characters play the biggest roles. Melchizedek isn't mentioned a lot in the Old Testament, when he lived, but he does play a major role in the New Testament. Learn about this and a lot more from the VC as he walks us through the passages.
ABU is an educational institution, and that sometimes mean doing shorts about educational topics in theology. Today's episode of "What's That Word" is "Federal Headship". Sounds like something out of political science, but in fact it's a biblical truth that cuts to the core of how we are saved as God's people. Listen to hear more on this VC Short.
A lot of people assume that because Deborah is a hero in Judges and that she exercised some judgement that she was THE Judge of her section of the book of Hebrews. But does the Bible agree? The VC tackles that and much more in this episode.
The Alumni Spotlight is a short interview with a different alumnus or alumna of African Bible University for each episode. This week is African Bible University and African Business Institute graduate, Joshua Agonya. Hear his vision for the role of Uganda in business and missions moving into the 21st century.
Listeners submit questions and Jeremiah answers them. His guest presenter is Mulanzi Robert, a graduate of ABU and Mississippi College who has a masters degree in journalism.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are looking at Jephthah. He's probably no one's favorite from the book of Judges, but he's mentioned very prominently in the Scriptures.
The Alumni Spotlight is a short interview with a different alumnus or alumna of African Bible University for each episode. We'll check in on them and find out how things have gone since they graduated. These are usually recorded on location rather than in a sound booth, and because of that some background noise will be heard. We think they're still worth listening to as we are very encouraged by them, and we hope you will be as well.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are looking at Barnabas, who seems to be a lot of people's favorite for all around nice guy. He is one of the most significant people in the book of Acts and for the early church.
Listeners have been asking me a lot about what particular words mean, so I will be putting out shorts that help to define the word and provide examples and biblical support for them. If you hear a word you don't know, please reach out to ask, and I'll include it on a future short episode.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are looking at Hannah, one of the most pious people in the Bible and a woman of great faith.
The Alumni Spotlight is a short interview with a different alumnus or alumna of African Bible University for each episode. We'll check in on them and find out how things have gone since they graduated. These are usually recorded on location rather than in a sound booth, and because of that some background noise will be heard. We think they're still worth listening to as we are very encouraged by them, and we hope you will be as well.
We sat down with VP Rev Tim Kay who is an executive of African Bible Colleges, a system of colleges and universities around African which as been in operation since the 1970s and includes African Bible University of Uganda. We get a view of the bigger picture of how ABU fits into the larger network of institutions.
Listeners have been asking me a lot about what particular words mean, so I will be putting out shorts that help to define the word and provide examples and biblical support for them. If you hear a word you don't know, please reach out to ask, and I'll include it on a future short episode.
Listeners submit questions and Jeremiah answers them. His guest presenter is Mulanzi Robert, a graduate of ABU and Mississippi College who has a masters degree in journalism.
The Alumni Spotlight is a short interview with a different alumnus or alumna of African Bible University for each episode. We'll check in on them and find out how things have gone since they graduated. These are usually recorded on location rather than in a sound booth, and because of that some background noise will be heard. We think they're still worth listening to as we are very encouraged by them, and we hope you will be as well.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are looking at Herod the Great, famous from history but relatively minor in the Bible.
We have a Special Guest on the VC HOUR, Andrew Wuerffel who is Jeremiah's brother in law, a pastor in Inman, Kansas, and a podcaster for Trajectory Podcast. This episode is a joint discussion about prophecy before and after Jesus came and what that means for Christians today. Andrew's podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast and the following link:
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are looking at Mordecai who raised Esther.
Listeners have been asking me a lot about what particular words mean, so I will not be putting our shorts that help to define the word and provide examples and biblical support for them. If you hear a word you don't know, please reach out to ask, and I'll include it on a future short episode.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are looking at Thomas with special attention on whether or not it's fair to call him "Doubting Thomas".
The Alumni Spotlight is a short interview with a different alumnus or alumna of African Bible University for each episode. We'll check in on them and find out how things have gone since they graduated. These are usually recorded on location rather than in a sound booth, and because of that some background noise will be heard. We think they're still worth listening to as we are very encouraged by them, and we hope you will be as well.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are focusing on Balaam.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are Andrew, the first Disciple.
The Alumni Spotlight is a short interview with a different alumnus or alumna of African Bible University for each episode. We'll check in on them and find out how things have gone since they graduated. These are usually recorded on location rather than in a sound booth, and because of that some background noise will be heard. We think they're still worth listening to as we are very encouraged by them, and we hope you will be as well.
Sometimes a question is so good it takes a whole episode to answer! This is an extended Q and A about why the apostle is called Saul in some places and Paul in others.
Listeners submit questions and Jeremiah answers them. His guest presenter is Ken, an ABU graduate and RadioABC employee.
The Alumni Spotlight is a short interview with a different alumnus or alumna of African Bible University for each episode. We'll check in on them and find out how things have gone since they graduated. These are usually recorded on location rather than in a sound booth, and because of that some background noise will be heard. We think they're still worth listening to as we are very encouraged by them, and we hope you will be as well.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are focusing on Joab and Abishai, two of David's nephews.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are focusing on Joab and Abishai, two of David's nephews.
The Alumni Spotlight is a short interview with a different alumnus or alumna of African Bible University for each episode. We'll check in on them and find out how things have gone since they graduated. These are recorded on location rather than in a sound booth, and because of that some background noise will be heard. We think they're still worth listening to as we are very encouraged by them, and we hope you will be as well.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are focusing on Joab and Abishai, two of David's nephews.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are focusing on Joab and Abishai, two of David's nephews.
The Alumni Spotlight is a short interview with a different alumnus or alumna of African Bible University for each episode. We'll check in on them and find out how things have gone since they graduated. These are recorded on location rather than in a sound booth, and because of that some background noise will be heard. We think they're still worth listening to as we are very encouraged by them, and we hope you will be as well.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are focusing on Joab and Asahel, two of David's nephews.
This series focuses on those Bible characters that go overlooked. They often aren't the main focus of the story when they appear in the Bible. This week we are focusing on Abishai, one of David's nephews.
The Alumni Spotlight is a short interview with a different alumnus or alumna of African Bible University for each episode. We'll check in on them and find out how things have gone since they graduated. These are recorded on location rather than in a sound booth, and because of that some background noise will be heard. We think they're still worth listening to as we are very encouraged by them, and we hope you will be as well.
Listeners submit questions and Jeremiah answers them. His guest presenter is Kenny, an ABU graduate and RadioABC employee.
This is the fifth episode of the Shortest Books of the Bible Series. These books are often neglected in preaching and teaching due to their short length. 3 John is the shortest book of the Bible in its original language. In this episode we will cover a bit about the author and the content of the book in a type of overview of the book of 3 John.
This is the fourth episode of the Shortest Books of the Bible Series. These books are often neglected in preaching and teaching due to their short length. 2 John is the second shortest book of the bible in its original language. In this episode we will cover a bit about the author and the content of the book in a type of overview of the book of 2 John.
This is the third episode of the Shortest Books of the Bible Series. These books are often neglected in preaching and teaching due to their short length. Philemon is the third shortest book of the bible in its original language. In this episode we will cover a bit about the author and the content of the book in a type of overview of the book of Philemon.
This is the second episode of the Shortest Books of the Bible Series. These books are often neglected in preaching and teaching due to their short length. Obadiah is the fourth shortest book of the bible in its original language and the shortest book of the Old Testament. In this episode we will cover a bit about the author and the content of the book in a type of overview of the book of Obadiah.
This is the first episode of the Shortest Books of the Bible Series. These books are often neglected in preaching and teaching due to their short length. Jude is the fifth shortest book of the bible in its original language. In this episode we will cover a bit about the author and the content of the book in a type of overview of the book of Jude.