Scattered Podcast: Recent Episodes
St Clement's Church Manchester
A group of friends from the same church who are serving God in different countries, meeting online to chat through the Bible chapter by chapter. We'd love you to join us!
What is enrichment? Why be generous? Why is there a plum in the dark? Join us as we explore 2 Corinthians 9.
How does Colin Buchanan define imputation? How bad is Helen's Australian accent? Tune in to find out!
Is good comfort given by chocolate? Or social media? Or shopping? Join us as we talk about what real comfort looks like and how we can get it.
God's Big Picture Unit 6 - Prophesied Kingdom: Hosea 1-3 by St Clement's Church Manchester
Join us as we discuss the perished Kingdom, chapter two of Vaughan Robert’s God’s Big Picture.
God's Big Picture: join us as we study the Bible using Vaughan Roberts' book on how God's word is one continuous story of Jesus, from beginning to end.
Aren't these instructions obvious? What can discontentment look like and how can we fight it? Why can we have confidence? Join us as we chat through the next section of Hebrews.
Gods discipline is a hard topic but it actually helps us know God is our father. Join the Scattered team as they seek to find the good in discipline.
What is a weight if it isn't a sin? What does it mean that Jesus despised the shame of the cross? Join us as we discuss Hebrews chapter 12v1-2 with our special guest.
Who are these people in the Hall of Faith? Aren't they creating impossible standards for the rest of us? Join us as we discuss why and how these people are an encouragement.
Chapter 10 concludes with a strong encouragement to keep going. Join the team as they chat about how to endure as a Christian!
Hebrews 10:19-25 The Full Assurance of Faith19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Why are we talking about shadows again? Why is Christ's sacrifice once for all? What's the Holy Spirit got to do with all of this? Join us as we chat about Hebrews 10v1-18
How did the death of one man pay for the sin of many? Join us as we chat through the next bit of Hebrews.
There is a lot of blood in this passage... join the scattered girls to discover how that is relevant for us in 2025
Now we know who the great high priest is, here we look at what he has come to do. Join us as we explore how Jesus fulfils the prophecy of Jeremiah 31 described in Hebrews 8.
Join the scattered girls as they dig into their favourite passage in hebrews so far…..guaranteed to give you a warm festive glow!
How do we become dull of hearing? What is the problem with it? How do we fight against it? Join us as we discuss the next section of Hebrews.In this episode we briefly discuss an app that a couple of us use to increase our Bible intake. We use Lectio 365 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prayer247.lectio365&hl=en) but other apps are available - let us know if you have any recommendations in the comments!
What does it mean to find true rest? How can we Sabbath without being legalistic? How should we react, knowing that God sees and knows our innermost thoughts? Join us as we look at Hebrews 4v1-13. Enjoy!
What does it look like to consider Jesus on a day to day basis? Join us as we chat through the next bit of Hebrews.
Why couldn’t God just forgive us all and therefore not need to send his Son? Join us as we chat through the next bit of Hebrews.
The writer of Hebrews, whoever that may be, warns us in these verses about the danger of spiritual drifting, it's very relevant for us today.
The word of Jesus is superior to the word from the angels. Jesus is the eternal creator of all, let us worship him!
Join the Scattered girls as they dig into Hebrews chapter 1 and be blown away by how amazing Jesus is!
Join the Scattered girls as they look at the third and final chapter of Titus which looks at how we as Christians should relate to the world.
This section of Titus contains one of the best descriptions of salvation in the whole bible... let's get excited by grace!
Listen to the scattered girls as they chat about what the book of Titus has to say about families.
Healthy elders are a crucial part of a healthy church...... Paul certainly thinks so... is one good minister not enough?
Join the scattered team as they look at the last words Paul writes , as he honestly wrestles with some of the best and worst things about Christian community.
How does Paul endure and keep telling people about Jesus even as his death approaches….he isn’t living for this world……. are you?
Once again Paul reminds Timothy to expect opposition but shows him the secret to a Christian's endurance.
Paul is brutally realistic with Timothy about the problems he should expect to encounter within the church ...join us as we discuss how this is helpful and where hope is to be found.
We are grateful to our friend Zoe who is going to read the passages for us going forward .....we are sure you'll agree she has the best reading voice we know ! Join us as we are challenged by the need to keep teaching the truth and the characteristics of such a teacher.....its a high bar.
The soldier, the athlete or the farmer?How do these 3 illustrations help us understand wholehearted discipleship - join the Scattered girls as they learn from Paul.
Paul writes from prison in Rome, the last time we hear from him before he is executed by the Roman regime. Join us as we chat through what he has to say to his protege in the first few verses.
Final words for Timothy from Paul at the end of this first letter. Join us as we finish 1 Timothy.
Does contentment come from having lots of money? Join us as we chat through the next bit of 1 Timothy.
Does Paul condone slavery? Join us as he addresses slaves and others in the church in Ephesus.
How does the gospel shape how we treat different groups of people in our churches? Join us as we chat through the next bit of Timothy.
Why does Paul need to keep on encouraging Timothy? Join us as we chat through the next part of 1 Timothy.
Seeking godliness can seem religious and legalistic - but really it leads to true joy. Join us as we chat through 1 Timothy4:6-10.
Paul goes into more detail about the false teaching that Timothy needs to fight against. Join us as we chat through the next bit of 1 Timothy.
Why does Paul write these instructions to Timothy? Join us as we study the next few verses of 1 Timothy.
Elders and deacons - who, why, what for? Join us as we chat through the next bit of 1 Timothy.
Paul gives instructions to Timothy about how church worship should happen with regards to men and women’s roles. Join us as we chat through this controversial passage!
What is one of the most fundamental parts of corporate worship? Paul shifts in direction, giving some guidelines for Timothy’s church in Ephesus that reach down the centuries into our corporate gathering too. Join us as we chat through the next part of 1 Timothy.
Paul has a second charge to Timothy - one that comes with a warning. Join us as we chat through the next part of Timothy.
Paul’s testimony challenges us to see God’s mercy in our own lives. Join us as we chat through the next bit of 1 Timothy.
What is doctrine and why is it important? Paul writes to his young protege to encourage and challenge him as he leads his church - join us as we begin the book of 1 Timothy.
Things have gone south while Nehemiah is away… and drama enfolds upon his return. Join us as we chat through the final chapter of the book.
Six hour sermon anyone? Join us as we chat through Nehemiah 8-9 as Ezra teaches the people and we get to see the centre of the gospel.
Everything is descending into a bit of a pantomime…. Oh no it’s not! Oh yes it is! Join us as we chat through Nehemiah 5-6.
Why are Nehemiah’s efforts to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall thousands of years ago relevant to us today? Join us as we chat through chapters 3-4 of Nehemiah.
Nehemiah has an important job in the Persian empire, why would he leave everything to travel back to Jerusalem to build a wall? Join us as we begin studying the book of Nehemiah.
God’s people have gone off track, and Ezra steps in… how will he deal with the tricky situation they are in, and what does it teach us about repentance? Join us as we chat through the last part of Ezra.
Some years have passed and we finally get to meet Ezra. What does it look like to choose faith over fear? Join us as we chat through the next couple of chapters of Ezra.
So far so good, but what happens when God’s people face opposition? Join us as we chat through Ezra 4-6.
What’s the first priority of this small remnant as they, having arrived back in Israel, look in fear at the nations around them? Join us as we chat though Ezra chapter 3.
God’s people are far from home, their temple in ruins and their identity in danger of being diluted. But God has made promises to his people - join us as we look at the first two chapters of Ezra.
Quietly and humbly, Jesus enters the world, far from home. Join us as we discuss the extraordinary birth of the Saviour of the world.
Mary heads off to see Elizabeth and sings one of the most famous songs of all time - join us as we chat through the next part of Luke 1!
Another day another angel visit… and this one is going to change the world. Join us as we chat through the angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary in Luke 1.
One Sunday morning some women discover one of the most exciting things ever to have happened… join us as we look at the resurrection of Jesus in Luke in the last of our Uncover series.
It’s Zechariah’s big day… but all does not go to plan! Join us as we start looking at the Christmas Narrative in Luke’s gospel.
How can we live free from the need to prove ourselves? Join us as we chat through Luke 18:9-27.
Jesus surprises his original audience with a hard hitting parable - but what does it mean for us? Join us as we chat through the parable of the lost son(s).
A woman gatecrashes a feast, shamelessly and intimately worshipping at Jesus’ feet - will he reject her? Others think he should… Join us as we chat through Luke 7:36-50.
In Jesus’ encounter with a paralysed man and a tax collector, we see Jesus’ priority and his prerogative - but not everyone would agree. Join us as we chat through the next part of Luke, alongside the Uncover series.
Welcome to our new series - following UCCF’s studies through Luke called Uncovered - https://www.uccf.org.uk/uncover This week we start with Luke 1:1-4 and Luke 4:16-30 - who does Jesus claim to be and why is Luke writing this book?
Welcome to our little summer series! In the UK there is a BBC radio series that has run for 40 years where guests are asked to imagine being marooned on a desert island and have to pick which music they would listen to. We thought be fun to do something similar so over the next few week s the scattered team are going to be sharing their Desert Wandering Discs …..songs that have sustained us on our journey to heaven….. hope you enjoy listening and find some good uns to add to your playlists!
In this episode: Surrounded by Bethel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlBiE4dXT2I Even If by MercyMe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6fA35Ved-Y Soon and Very Soon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxarZBxK0iQ Is He Worthy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIahc83Kvp4
Welcome to our little summer series! In the UK there is a BBC radio series that has run for 40 years where guests are asked to imagine being marooned on a desert island and have to pick which music they would listen to. We thought be fun to do something similar so over the next few week s the scattered team are going to be sharing their Desert Wandering Discs …..songs that have sustained us on our journey to heaven….. hope you enjoy listening and find some good uns to add to your play lists !
Songs on this episode:
Oh praise the name: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqBpifDpNKc
Mon secours est en toi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aTLfEWuKUc
My worth is not in what I own: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05jKxv8ApuI
Lord you are good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=708opj5poOc
Welcome to our little summer series! In the uk there is a BBC radio series that has run for 40 years where guests are asked to imagine being marooned on a desert island and have to pick which music they would listen to. We thought be fun to do something similar so over the next few weeks the Scattered team are going to be sharing their Desert Wandering Discs …..songs that have sustained us on our journey to heaven….. hope you enjoy listening and find some good uns to add to your play lists !
Songs discussed today:
Before the throne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LULK2nZ6sCc No Longer Slaves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8TkUMJtK5k Oh Love that wilt not let me go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1Us8Ryt_s Jireh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC-zw0zCCtg
Children and parents, slaves and masters, dealings with ‘outsiders’… Paul addresses some more relationships found in the fledgling Colossian church. Join us as we chat through the last chunk of the book.
After thinking through what we must ‘take off’ as we walk with Jesus, this week we look at what we can ‘clothe’ ourselves in, as we live in him. Join us as we chat through the next part of Colossians.
Wives: submit. Husbands: love. Some of the most controversial verses in the Bible - join us as we chat through what they mean and how they are working out in our lives.
Things are getting practical… What does it look like, as Christians, to have died and been raised with Jesus? Join us as we chat through the next part of Colossians.
Paul addresses the false teaching that has been infiltrating the Colossian church - things that still tempt the church today. Join us as we chat through the next part of Colossians.
How can we keep going as Christians? What does it mean to live ‘full’? Join us as we discuss Colossians 2:6-15.
What could it mean to fill up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions? How is it possible to rejoice in suffering? Join us as we chat through the next bit of Colossians.
Jesus is supreme - what does that mean and why does it matter? Join us as we chat through the next bit of Colossians.
The church in Colossae has been receiving some false teaching so Paul writes to encourage them in the truth. Join us as we chat through Colossians 1:1-14.
Paul has a radical request for Onesimus - to love with a love that turns things upside down. What kind of difference could this love make in our lives? Join us as we chat through the rest of the book of Philemon.
How does the gospel affect how we use our authority? What about when someone wrongs us? Join us as we chat through part 1 of Philemon.
We are no experts, but join us as we chat through how we go about preparing and leading a Bible Study with a small group.
Some chapters in the Bible are pretty hard to stomach - Genesis 38 is one of those. But taking a closer look, there’s a thread of gold through this story which means hope for all of us. Join us as we chat through Genesis 38 together.
What is a blessing? As we see Jacob bless his sons, and both him and Joseph come to the end of their lives, how do these passages speak into our lives? Join us as we chat through Genesis 49-50.
How does Jacob’s view of life challenge and encourage us as we sojourn on this earth? Join us as we chat through chapters 47-48 of Genesis.
Jacob and his whole family head to Egypt, but first he makes time to meet with God. Join us as we journey with the family to their new home.
The moment has arrived - Joseph tells his brothers who he is… Here the hard work of reconciliation can really begin. Join us as we chat through Genesis 45.
Disaster strikes Joseph’s brothers as they are accused of theft - will they desert the favoured brother again and break their dad for good, or has there been a deep and lasting change in their hearts? Join us as we chat through Genesis chapter 44.
What if Joseph takes our donkeys? Jacob finally lets go, and all 11 brothers head to Egypt to face Joseph a second time… join us as we chat through chapter 43 of Genesis.
What is our conscience? How can it help us find peace? Join us as we take a look at Joseph’s brothers as they begin their slow awakening to the truth they’ve suppressed for twenty years.
It’s Joseph’s big moment as he’s hauled in front of Pharaoh… join us as we chat through some of the themes emerging in the story, and why they’re important for the original listeners of Genesis, and for us, too.
Joseph’s character is tested again as he is asked to care for others while in prison… how is God at work preparing him for his future role in saving his people? Join us as we chat through Genesis 40.
How does God really make a difference in our suffering? What about when it seems to get better and then even worse? Should we all stop wearing cloaks? Join us as we chat through Joseph’s new life in Egypt from Genesis 39.
Favouritism, family strife, and murderous hatred - how does God use messy situations to bring about redemption? Join us as we begin to chat through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37.
Catch up with Helen and Mary who have both been in transition this summer, and hear what God has been doing through it.
What happens when God’s justice is hard to read about? How can we be better at remembering his work in our lives? Join us as we chat through Esther 9-10.
Fortunes have turned around and things are looking up for God’s people. But for them, and for us, there are still temptations to look for safety in places that are ultimately dangerous…
With more reversals than a bus depot, Esther 6-7 has all the drama… will Haman’s plots succeed?
How do we depend on God as we seek his will for our lives? How can we deal with our anger? And what does a young Jewish girl facing death 3000 years ago have to do with my relationship with God today? All of this and more (including Helen’s Hermione moment for the week) in this week’s podcast... come and join us!
Haman sets the wheels in motion for genocide... where is God when his people are in trouble? Join us as we chat through Esther chapter 3.
Messy people in difficult situations... why does the book of Esther matter to us in the 21st Century? Join us as we chat through chapters 1-2.
Boaz expands his sandal collection as we wrap up the book of Ruth - seeing more of what it means to be redeemed, and to know and show God’s kindness and true fullness. Join us as we chat through Ruth 4.
Ruth and Naomi take a risk in the dark... will Boaz be the man they hope he is? Join us as we chat through Ruth chapter 3.
Against the backdrop of dark times, we see in Ruth 2 what it looks like for God’s people to love each other well - as Ruth and Naomi ‘happen upon’ the fields of Boaz. Join us as we chat through the chapter.
When life seems to be falling apart around you, what is God doing? Naomi and Ruth are about to find out how a faithful God works in and despite the choices we make. Join us as we begin looking at the book of Ruth together.
Would you rather... be shipwrecked twice or attacked by a snake? Spend two years under lockdown tied to a security guard, or be wrongly identified as a criminal? What about if you had to do all of those? Join us as we keep up with God’s work in Paul’s life and learn lessons for our own.
Paul gets Agrippa... to lay his case before. Light vs darkness, truth vs lies. Join us as we chat through Acts chapter 26 (with a bit of 25)
Felix and Festus... with great power comes great responsibility - how will these two Roman governors deal with Paul as he stands trial before them? Join us as we chat through Acts 24.
Are you discouraged? Join us as we chat through Acts 23 and see how Jesus stands with Paul after a difficult time with the Sanhedrin, and what happens when Paul’s life is threatened again...
As Paul is taken away, he grabs one last chance to speak to the crowd - his bold testimony a challenge and encouragement. Join us as we chat through Acts 22.
Paul is dead set on heading towards suffering and chains in Jerusalem - this week we see his life as a ‘free’ man end... but what does it really mean to live free? Join us as we look at Acts 21.
What would you say to a group of people if you knew it was the last time you’d see them? Paul and his gang are nearing the end of his last missionary journey - but there’s still time for death (and life) by sermon, and some final fellowship with the Ephesians elders. Join us as we chat through Acts 20.
The church is growing as the Gospel continues to spread... This week we meet Apollos - a fiery speaker of truth who needs some correction... 12 men who only know John’s baptism... then we get to see an unusual way for people to see the power of Jesus... and finally what kind of riots can happen when people’s idols are challenged. Join us as we chat through another rollercoaster week in Acts! (18:18-19:41)
How does God’s love keep us going, and keep us wanting to talk to people about Jesus? The whistlestop tour continues as the Scattered team watch Paul get thrown out of his FOURTH and FIFTH cities. (through Luke’s eyes of course ... come watch with us!)
A missionary bust-up followed by a spell in prison. An immigrant, an ex-soldier and a trafficked girl possessed by demons. What on earth is God doing, and what difference does it make to our lives?
Do Gentiles need to be circumcised and follow the Law in order to be saved? Paul and Barnabas return to convene a council in Jerusalem to discuss the crux of Christianity, with much at stake.
The journey continues, with riots, stoning and church-planting. How do Paul and Barnabas keep humble and walking with Jesus when one minute they are worshipped as gods, and the next people are hurling rocks to kill them? How can we keep going in our own highs and lows?
Paul and Barnabas are sent out from Antioch with the world-changing message of Jesus. What can we learn from the send-ers at Antioch? How do we stay faithful to Jesus and speak relevantly to those God puts in our path? What does it mean to be Jesus’ witnesses locally and beyond?