Word Alive: Recent Episodes

Good News Broadcasting Association

Word Alive is a 30-minute Bible-teaching programme produced by Good News Broadcasting Association. Broadcast weekly on national christian radio stations in the UK and around the world and now also available as a podcast. Bible teaching by GNBA Director Tom Ward and guests.

We need think carefully about God's love. John 3 with Tom Ward

How much do you need to know about Jesus to be saved? John 3 with Tom Ward

The Shepherd, His land and His sheep. Ezekiel 33-48 with Tom Ward

God is the judge of the whole earth. Ezekiel 25-32 with Tom Ward

God is so angry at Israel's sin that discipline must come. Ezekiel 4-24 with Tom Ward

Ezekiel was supposed to be a priest but ended up as a prophet. Ezekiel 1-3 with Tom Ward

What does it actually mean to take the Lords name in vain? Exodus 20:7 with Tom Ward

Four realities of faith in action. Hebrews 11 with Tom Ward.

The sad end of King Saul. 1 Sam 28, 31 with Tom Ward.

And the Oscar goes to... 1 Sam 27, 29 and 30 with Tom Ward

A wise woman saves the day. 1 Samuel 25 with Tom Ward

Singing in the cave. Psalm 57 and 1 Samuel 22-24 with Tom Ward.

Where do you run when times are hard? 1 Samuel 21 with Tom Ward

What to do when peace isn't possible. 1 Samuel 18-20 with Tom Ward

David had Jonathan and we have Christ. 1 Samuel 18-20 with Tom Ward

God doesn't judge by appearance. Neither should we. 1 Samuel 16 and 17 with Tom Ward

The king's son on a faith-filled mission. 1 Samuel 14 with Tom Ward

The rise and fall of King Saul. 1 Samuel 11-15 with Tom Ward

Mary Magdalene was the first to see Jesus after his resurrection. John 20 with Tom Ward

The King that Israel rejected. 1 Samuel 8 with Tom Ward

Don't misuse the ark of the covenant. 1 Samuel 4,5 and 6 with Tom Ward

Why we should talk to and listen to God. 1 Samuel with Tom Ward.

Nine biblical principles for using your mobile phone.. With Henry Alexander

Why should we be satisfied in God? Psalm 16 with Tom Ward

Psalm 13: An honest song for when life is hard

A marriage, a birth and the rest is history! Ruth chapter 4 with Tom Ward

What does it mean for Boaz to be a family redeemer? Ruth chapter 3 with Tom Ward

Four character traits of Ruth. Ruth chapter 2 with Tom Ward.

Seven habits of highly effective men. Ruth 2 with Tom Ward

Turn back to Bethlehem. Ruth 1 with Tom Ward

Humans don't last but Gods word does! Isaiah 40:6-11 with Luke Jenner

We should be more thankful than we often are. Luke 17:12-19 with Tom Ward.

Stop talking, start trusting. Romans 3:19-22 with Luke Jenner.

Love should be less sentimental more practical. Hebrews 13:1-6 with Tom Ward.

Although the outcome is already determined we are still in a battle. With Paul Rogers

God wants to bless you and use you in the present. Psalm 37 with Doug Barnett

Eating and exercise can both be idols. Philippians 3:18-21 with Tom Ward.

Surprising words describing our identity in Christ. Philippians 1:1 with Tom Ward.

How did Noah, Moses and Gideon find favour with God? With Tom Ward.

Believing the God who sees and obeying the God who speaks. Genesis 16 with Luke Giles.

Holiness, glory and finding Jesus in the psalm. Psalm 29 with Tom Ward.

Who’s the real hero of this famous story? 1 Samuel 17 with Tim Chester.

What can we learn from the Bible’s least read book? Obadiah with Tom Ward.

A strong command followed by some helpful instructions. Philippians 4:4-7 with Tom Ward.

From persecutor to persecuted. Acts 22 and 23 with Tom Ward.

Paul set his face toward Jerusalem. With Tom Ward.

If your life is a sermon, what are you saying? 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 with Tom Ward.

Before you can give grace you need to get grace. Genesis 50:15-21 with Tom Ward.

Surviving and thriving despite challenging circumstances. Acts 27 and 28 with Derek Stringer.

Learning from Habakkuk’s prayer journal. Habakkuk 2:4 with Derek Stringer.

Why is it essential that Christ is fully human and fully divine? From the GNB day-conference, Elmwood Church, 2024. Hebrews 2:14-3:6 with Tom Ward.

God is still in the business of setting people free. Exodus 6:6-7 with Tom Ward.

Remember, rejoice, respond. Exodus 15:1-18 with Tom Ward.

Learning to trust Christ from a Roman centurion. Luke 7:1- 10 with Tom Ward.

Don’t be grumpy, you are blessed! Luke 6: 20-23 with Tom Ward.

Physical healing is not enough. You need spiritual healing! John 5:1- 15 with Tom Ward.

Joy and happiness are not the same thing. Philippians 1:21 with Sam Ward.

How will you respond if persecution comes? 1 Peter 4:12-19 with Tom Ward.

Learning from a reluctant, grumpy prophet. Jonah 4 with Tom Ward.

The Apostle Paul is frustrated by the Corinthian church, so how will he start his first letter to them? 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 with Tom Ward.

To be blessed and to be a blessing. Genesis 32 with Jean De Garis.

We’ve got happiness all wrong. Psalm 1 with Derek Stringer.

Do we actually understand who the Holy Spirit is? John 20:19-23 with Stephen Thompson.

Back to basics with Steve Riley.

Lets talk about money! Matthew 6 and Luke 16 with Derek Burnside.

Learning abut the fruit of the spirit not the fruits. Galatians 5 with Derek Stringer.

Jeremiah is at rock bottom! Jeremiah 20 with Peter Lewis.

Rejoice in Christ's victory and recognise Christs authority. Ephesians 1:15-23 with Steve Brady.

Learning to be more like Barnabas. Acts 11:20-24 with Doug Barnett.

You are already blessed. What are you going to do with it? Ephesians 1:3 with Dr John Andrews.

God is faithful even when life is hard. Psalm 89 with Tom Ward.

The Lord's Prayer is easily memorised and easily misused. Luke 11: 2-4 with Tom Ward.

Christians are called to be childlike not childish. Luke 18:15-17 with Tom Ward.

Looking at the foundations of our salvation with Stuart Reynolds.

What does it actually mean to ‘act like men’? 1 Corinthians 16:13 with Tom Ward.

God has made His existence abundantly clear. Psalm 19 with Tom Ward.

Serving others is love in action. John 13:1-17 with Tom Ward.

Jesus’ statement to Martha gives hope to us all. John 11:1-44 with Tom Ward.

Paul's last few instructions. Romans 15 with Tom Ward.

We should look like Jesus in how we act towards others. Romans 15:1-13 with Tom Ward.

Instructions for Christians with different views. Romans 14 with Tom Ward.

The law of the land and the law of love. Romans 13 with Tom Ward.

Show love by caring and serving others. Romans 12:9-21 with Tom Ward.

How can you use your gifts to bless your church? Romans 12:1-21 with Tom Ward.

How to build a pattern of prayer in your life. Romans 12:12 with Tom Ward.

Worship is more than singing. Romans 12:1-2 with Tom Ward.

Israels future and God's glory. Romans 11 with Tom Ward.

Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved! Romans 9:25-10:21 with Tom Ward.

God has the right to use who He wants. Romans 9:16-25 with Stephen Thompson.

Pauls anguish over the Jewish people. Romans 9 with Stephen Thompson.

The trinity helps in hard times. Romans 8:18-39 with Tom Ward.

Exploring the songs sung at the very first Christmas. Luke chapters 1 and 2 with Tom Ward.

Living according to the Spirit not the flesh. Romans 8:1-17 with Tom Ward.

Is Paul really talking about his Christian experience? Romans 7 with Tom Ward.

You died with Christ so are no longer a slave to sin. Romans 6 with Tom Ward.

Christ succeeded where Adam failed. Romans 5:12-21 with Tom Ward.

Exploring the benefits of being made right with God. Romans 5:1-12 with Tom Ward.

Abraham is a model of how we are justified today. Romans 4 with Tom Ward.

How can we be devoted in prayer? With Tom Ward.

God is righteous. People are not. There is a way we can be. Romans 3

What Christians should be known for. Romans 2 with Tom Ward.

Why is the world so messed up? Romans 1:18-32 with Tom Ward.

The passage that lead to the protestant reformation? Romans 1:17 with Tom Ward.

God has told you what is good… so do it! Micah 6:1-8 with Tom Ward.

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How is Jesus walking on water linked to feeding the five thousand? With Tom Ward.

Gods presence, power and provision from Psalm 65. With Tom Ward.

Why and how should we fear God? With Tom Ward.

Is this the best argument against Christianity? John 5:16-30 with Tom Ward.

Giving is at the heart of the gospel! 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 with Tom Ward.

Elihu’s challenge to Job. Job 15-21. With Daniel Grimwade.

We have a resurrection hope like Job did. Job 4-14. With Daniel Grimwade.

How could Job say ‘I know my redeemer lives’? Job 19:25-27. With Daniel Grimwade.

Four reasons why people in ministry shouldn't give up from 2 Corinthians 4. With Tom Ward.

Prayer and praise from a strange context - Psalm 57. With Tom Ward.

Peter denies, Pilate debates and the people defile the truth. John 18:25-40 with Tom Ward.

The Shepherd, His land and His sheep. With Tom Ward.

Gods judgement is not just on His people. With Tom Ward.

God is so angry at Judah and Israel’s sin that discipline must come. Ezekiel chapters 4-24. With Tom Ward.

Ezekiel was meant to be a priest but ended up as a prophet. Ezekiel 1-3

An amazing vision with messianic implications. With Tom Ward.

The experience, explanation and expectation of Pentecost. With Tom Ward.

How does the Holy Spirit helps us daily? John 14:15-31. With Tom Ward.

Psalm 148 gives us loads of reasons to worship God.

Gideon’s fall from grace is swift but God is gracious. Judges 8. With Tom Ward.

Delving deeper into the life of an unlikely warrior.

God calls Gideon. Gideon doesn’t think it’s a good idea. With Tom Ward.

God works through our pain to bring us closer to Him. 2 Cor 1:1-11

Easter means real hope for hurting people. John 11:1-44

Psalm Sunday and the triumphal entry, Luke 19:18-44. With Sam Ward.

God wants you to be a passionate evangelist!

Why were the Jewish people hardened to Christ’s message? John 12:37-50

Tom brings a message from John 5 - Jesus heals a man.

The shocking conclusion to the gospel of Mark.

This chapter is full of irony, mockery and agony. Mark 15.

Jesus faces his darkest hour all alone. Mark 14:32-72

What is Jesus Christ worth to you? Mark 14:1-31

Are you ready for the return of Christ? Mark 13

The Q&A with Jesus doesn’t go as planned. Mark 11:29-12:40

Is the ‘Word Of Faith’ movement biblical?

Christ curses and cleanses. Mark 11:1-14

Once again Jesus predicts His death and once again the disciples respond selfishly. Mark 10:32-45

Blind Bartimaeus sees what others don’t. Luke 10:35-42.

Two miracles pregnancies, one Saviour. Luke1.

You can’t serve two masters, however hard you try! Mark 10:17-30

Jesus had radical views of woman and children. Mark 10:13-16

Jesus schools the pharisees on their lax view of divorce and remarriage. Mark 10:1-12

Are you striving for recognition through your achievements? There's another way to be great. Mark 9.

Another exorcism with a deeper meaning. Mark 9:14-29

The transfiguration account is full of meaning. Mark 8:34-9:13

The transfiguration account is full of meaning. Mark 8:34-9:13

A healed blind man and Peter's confession are more connected than you’d think. Mark 8:22-33

A healed blind man and Peter's confession are more connected than you’d think. Mark 8:22-33

Why did Jesus bother feeding a large crowd again? Mark 8:1-21

In this passage Christ talks and heals in shocking ways. Mark 7:24-37

In this passage Christ talks and heals in shocking ways. Mark 7:24-37

Jesus corrects a false view of what makes you ceremonially unclean. Mark 7:1-23

Jesus corrects a false view of what makes you ceremonially unclean. Mark 7:1-23

Christ uses two miracles to teach His disciples about who He is. Mark 6:30-52

Christ uses two miracles to teach His disciples about who He is. Mark 6:30-52

Does Jesus offend you? Mark 6:1-29

A healing followed by a resurrection. Mark 5: 21-43

A healing followed by a resurrection. Mark 5: 21-43

Jesus calms the storm and proves He is God. Mark 5:1-20

Jesus calms the storm and proves He is God. Mark 5:1-20

Jesus calms the storm and proves He is God. Mark 4:35-41

Jesus calms the storm and proves He is God. Mark 4:35-41

Jesus uses parables to teach about the Kingdom of God. Mark 4:21-34

Jesus uses parables to teach about the Kingdom of God. Mark 4:21-34

Four reasons why Jesus' sovereignty will help us not give up or drift away from Him. With John Stevens.

What would happen if we really obeyed Christ’s command to love each other? With guest Luke Jenner preaching from Romans 12:8-10.

We are commanded to ‘be strong’ and ‘put on’. Ephesians 6:10-13.

The parable of the Sower is all about listening to Jesus. Mark 4:1-25

Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees comes to a head. Mark 3:7-35

Jesus challenges the traditions surrounding fasting and the sabbath. Mark 2:18 - 3:6

Exploring the power and authority of Jesus’ words. Mark 1:16-2:14

John the Baptist’s ministry paved the way for Jesus’ ministry. Mark 1:1-15

Benefits that we get from our perfectly passionate and compassionate Father.

Exploring two of the most famous miracles of Christ.

Three promises from Jesus about the Spirit of Truth. With Tom Ward in John 14,15,16.

Jesus prays for all believers everywhere. Tom Ward speaking on John 17.

Jesus prays that His disciples will be sanctified. Tom Ward speaking on John 17.

Jesus prays that He will be glorified. John 17.

Three questions that point to our promise-keeping God. Genesis 18:1-15

A call to worship and a warning to consider, with Tom Ward.

Both the disabled man and the pharisees miss the point of his healing. John 5:1-16

Lessons to learn from some unfamiliar characters. Colossians 4:7-18.

Why do you seek the living among the dead?

Tom looks at Colossians chapter four today - prayer and mission.

Practical (but controversial) instructions for the household and the work place.

You have died to your old life so how should you live now?

We have a new life in Christ that is all about freedom.

Learning about the greatest mystery to ever be solved.

Exploring what could be the greatest worship song ever.

A jubilant song about the coming judgement of God. With Daniel Grimwade.

Psalm 95 with Daniel Grimwade. We are called to worship and listen.

Instructions for old people, young people and everyone

If we’re all going to die is there any point to being wise?

Will we pursue short term gratification or take the long view? With Rev Stephen Thompson.

Life and wealth are futile under the sun. With Rev Stephen Thompson.

Five issues with work... but we should still enjoy our jobs.

Making sense of the paradoxical nature of everyday life.

Without God nothing really matters.

What is the significance of the gifts the magi gave to Jesus?

This most important question has a very simple answer.

When Christ returns it will be to judge the world.

Tom Ward tackles the tricky subject of prophecy in this programme.

Remembering your very own resurrection moment. With Dr John Neufeld.

Our society isn’t very good at forgiveness but we should be! With Tom Ward.

Two reasons we find regular prayer particularly difficult. With Tom Ward.

With guest speaker Luke Jenner. Maybe Jonah is not so different from us after all.

With guest speaker Luke Jenner. Pursue whole heart repentance instead of skin deep obedience.

With guest speaker Luke Jenner. Prayer and pride really don’t belong together.

With guest speaker Luke Jenner. Five ways Jonah is a terrible evangelist.

With guest speaker Luke Jenner. Running away from God is futile but we still do it.

With guest Pastor Luke Jenner. We must let God be as compassionate as He wants with whoever He wants!

Hebrews ends with a call to remember, submit and greet your leaders.

What does ‘brotherly love’ actually look like?

What does ‘brotherly love’ actually look like?

Mount Zion and the right fear of the Lord.

Clearing up misconception about Gods discipline.

Life is a race and Jesus is the forerunner.

If Jesus is our Great High Priest how then shall we live?

What is the difference between the old covenant and the new covenant?

We all need hope... and Jesus is a better hope.

Is it time for you to move from milk to meat in your spiritual diet?

Although Jesus Christ is our great high priest he can still sympathise with our weaknesses.

Joshua led the Israelites to physical rest, Jesus brings eternal rest.

How can I stay strong in my faith?

Angels are neither God nor man… Jesus is both!

Angels may be intriguing but Christ is far superior.

The first in a new series on the book of Hebrews.

The conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch seems unique, so can it instruct us in our evangelism?

Paul Levy is the visiting preacher in this episode. Circumcision is no longer required but it can still teach us about righteousness.

Exploring the huge significance of Jesus’ last supper.

Don’t let comfort distract you from living for Christ.

Do certain spiritual gifts make you a better Christian?

Jesus performs two amazing miracles after being interrupted.

It's a question that has divided Christians through the centuries but what does the Bible say?

Those who are covered in the blood of the Lamb will welcome His return.

In John 13 Jesus said He was giving His disciples a new commandment ‘to love one another’ but surely that was actually a very old commandment?

The battle between God's Word and worldly wisdom.

Revival comes through a unified Church.

Praying persistently is linked with how you view God.

The importance of believing what Jesus believed.

Is it really that important we believe the creation story?

Jesus shows us the counter-cultural way to greatness.

The significance of the transfiguration of Christ.

Gifts that are used without love are useless.

In this last programme of the series Stephen Thompson looks at Matthew 10:40-42.

Matthew 10:34-39 and the cost of missionary living. With Stephen Thompson of The Kings Church, Boston Spa.

Learning to be students of our Master from Matthew 10:24-33.

The dangers of being a disciple from Matthew 10:16-23.

Four essentials for mission from Matthew 10:5-15. With Rev Stephen Thompson.

Anna from Luke 2:36-38 has much to teach us this Christmas.

Why is it so essential that Jesus lived ‘among us’?

Battle of the peace-makers. Octavius vs Jesus Christ. There is no contest.

Matthew concentrates on the names of the baby born in Bethlehem: Jesus and Immanuel.

Why do people find false gods so tempting when we have access to the only true God?

A practical look at all the scriptures relating to admonishing.

Stephen Thompson tells us five things we need to know about strongholds from the story of David and Goliath.

Tom Ward looks at Psalm 62 and considers the immutability of God.

The Church is the bride of Christ, the body of Christ and the building of Christ. With Tom Ward.

Let the Lords prayer provide the pattern for your prayer life.

Four reasons why we should be praying on our own.

We are called to pray boldly in confidence that God will hear us.

We will only pursue a pure heart if we desperately long to see God.

Exploring God’s omniscience, omnipresence and omnipotence.

Jesus heals a blind man and shows us our need for His spiritual touch today.

Why is it so important that Jesus is the Son of David and the Son of God?

Philippians 4:1-3 gives us a practical guide to dealing with conflict in the Church.

Our discipleship is often referred to in scripture as a race. In this episode we learn to run from the best.

How could humanity go from very good to very bad in only one chapter of the bible?

We are told to pray daily for all our needs whether we have plenty or little.

Dress for action and take a stand against the devil's schemes.

A new perspective on work from Ephesians 6.

Ephesians 6:1-4 explains what family life should look like ‘In the Lord’.

How does marriage relate to Christ and His Church?

To walk in the light means we will have pure speech.

Those who are saved must continue to keep putting off the ‘old self’.

The Church is God's idea and She should be united, gifted and rooted.

Paul's second prayer shows us a big God whose power is unlimited.

In Ephesians 3:1-13 the Apostle Paul has an amazing secret he wants to share with everyone.

Jesus has broken down the dividing wall between Jews and gentiles to make one new humanity.

God has taken us from walking in sin to walking in good works.

Trust in the Lord whatever is happening in our nation.

Practical direction for thriving during the spread of COVID-19.

God has taken us from walking in sin to walking in good works.

Paul prays that the Ephesians will know God better, know God's hope and know God's power.

How do we get to be ‘in Christ’ and what are the benefits of it?

In the first 3 chapters of 1st Samuel we learn from Hannah how to talk to God, and from Samuel how to listen to God.

We know we should not use God's name to swear or curse but there is much more to God's name than meets the eye and so there is more to taking it in vain!

We all need wisdom - but what actually is it? And how do we get more of it?

The Apostle Paul begins his letter of correction to the Corinthian church with a reminder of the grace and the gifts they have in Christ.

The Lord's Supper is a vital component in our Christian walk, so what does it actually do for us?

In Luke 7:7-11 Jesus tells us how to pray and why we should pray.

Exploring the evidence, implications and enemies of the resurrection from 1 Corinthians 15.