Big Issues Podcast - The Christian ethos at FBS: Recent Episodes
FBS Chaplain
A way to continue engaging with the Christian ethos of The Fulham Boys School while the school is physically closed. A weekly interview or discussion, hosted by Mr Brown but involving a range of staff and guests.
Mrs Day and Mr O'Donnell are here to discuss what the Bible says about sport, how being a Christian affects how you play sport and the most obscure sport they've ever played.
Mr Jarvis and Mr O'Donnell are here to disuss what the Bible says about money, plus some interesting money-related trivia.
Mr Long joins me to discuss the question that everyone's been asking for years - what does the Bible actually say about fast food?
Here we go for the first of our 'form time podcasts'. This term we're looking at 'What does the Bible says about ...?'.
This week I'm joined by Ms Day and Mr O'Donnell to discuss what the Bible says about injustice.
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? In this episode we're discussing 4 common objections and alternative theories.
You can watch the Case for Christ film that we talk about in the podcast for free here.
Suggested song - In Christ Alone
Over the next 3 weeks we're tackling some of the big questions people ask about the Christian faith. This week: 'can we trust the Bible?'. We look at 6 key questions people often ask about the Bible's reliability. Our answers are going to be pretty short, so to look into this more this website is a good place to start, or just try reading a gospel if you never have!
This week's suggested song: 'Is he worthy?' by Andrew Peterson
In this episode Mr Craig tells us about his time in India and Nepal working for charities, and about why Romans 5v3-5 become such important verses to him while he was there.
Song of the week: Cornerstone (the socially distanced version). It's an old hymn with a new chorus and links well with the theme of this episode's verses. It also has a tenuous link to earthquakes...!
In this episode we're discussing FBS' Christian value for this half term: thankfulness. We're joined by Wilberforce's Head of House, Mr Long, to discuss what the Bible says about thankfulness, what causes us to be unthankful, and links with positive mental health. And we look to William Wilberforce for a great example of thankfulness in practice.
Suggested song of the week: New mercies
We're all set for the podium positions! We count down the assembly hymns and songs that you chose as your top 3. Plus, we find out what FBS' favourite warm-up is. Get ready for an episode packed with insight into the music, discussion of the theology of the lyrics and stories of us singing them at FBS. With Mr Burns, Mr Browne & Ms Day.
This week's suggested song is You alone can rescue by Matt Redman (who also wrote 10,000 Reasons). Why not have a listen?
Hymn of the week - In Christ Alone (written by the same songwriters who wrote 'Oh to see the dawn').
I'm joined by Mr Burns, Mr Browne and Ms Day to discuss the results of the vote to find FBS's favourite assembly hymns and songs.
The suggested song is the same as last week - Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin - because it links so well with the theme of this week's episode. Do check it out!
In this episode we get to talk to author Rachel Jones, who has written the '5 things to pray' series, about prayer and her new book.
New song: Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin - Youtube link
In this episode Mr Jarvis will be talking to us about Genesis 50v20 - "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."
Do email in any questions or to let me know your favourite Bible verse and why (s.brown@fulhamboysschool.org.uk).
O Praise his name (I cast my mind) - Youtube link
In this podcast we talk to Rev William Rogers from St Matthew's Fulham about the impact of coronavirus on churches, and also about what the Easter events of 2000 years ago say to this situation.
You can email your questions to me (s.brown@fulhamboysschool.org.uk). You can also email in your favourite Bible verse, and we may include it in future pods!
Be thou my vision (Youtube recording)
8Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’ (Joshua 1v8-9)
- In today's podcast Mr O'Donnell will be talking about Revelation 7v9:
'After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.'
- 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord, O my soul) Youtube video