On Your Marks - Deep dive into the Bible: Recent Episodes
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This podcast aims to dig a little deeper into the bible following topics that are current in Church. Young Minister sits down with an old, wise vicar to discuss bible topics.
Peter and Ray sit down to discuss Romas Chapter 8. A pre-recorded discussion from May 2023 which Ray wanted to serve as his final message.
We are free to live as we wish. For better or worse. How did this come about? is it a good thing that God created us this way?
Ray and I discuss Genesis 2 and 3 and how we are made free.
What does the Ascension mean for you today and what is Pentecost?
Ray and I sit to discuss two very important events which often get less attention. The impact of these; however, is eternal.
Do you feel bound by things in this life?
Ray and I discuss the implications of Jesus raising Lazarus with a particular focus on freedom in Christ.
Who are the followers of Jeshua?
Ray and I look back over his life and discuss the importance for Christians to understand the Jewish culture and Ray shares stories of different friends he has had through his life ranging from Orthodox Jews to Messianic Jews.
What is communion? Why do we celebrate it and what does it mean?
Ray and I discuss Communion and it's roots from Maundy Thursday and the last supper but also some of the Old Testament roots in the Jewish Passover.
Treasures...
Ray and I discuss his travels and ministry in Africa with a particular focus on Zimbabwe and a mission he was part of in a region called Mhondoro - which is a few hours from Harare
Shrove Tuesday, Pancakes, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Sacraments...
These are some of the things Ray and I discuss as we look at different traditions within the church and where they have come from in the Bible Narrative.
Treasures...
Travels to India and the Caribbean - Ray shares opportunities he's had to preach in different places and some of the challenges along the way.
Do you find the subject of Spiritual Warfare confusing?
Casting our demons, the devil, authority, equipping... Ray and I discuss it all in this brief episode on a very important topic.
Edgar Trout and Morris Wood - The Word and the Spirit
In this episode of Influential People, Ray tells us about two people who were influential during his days at Theological Collage - one inspiring him about the word of God and the other inspiring him about the Holy Spirit.
What does it mean to follow Jesus?
Ray and I discuss this in the context of Jesus calling his first disciples: Matthew Ch 4 vs 18-22.
Are you filled with the Holy Spirit?
Ray and I sit and discuss John Ch 1 vs 29-34. Jesus being filled with the Holy Spirit at his baptism.
A short message, with a reflection, before we take a break over the Christmas holidays.
Who is your inspiration when it comes to people of faith?
Did you ever wonder where they might draw their inspiration? The three men below could feature in that list. One from the 18th Century, one from the 19th and another from the 20th...
George Witfield... Hudson Taylor... Brother Andrew...
In this third episode, Ray and I discuss some of the potentially forgotten people of faith who helped shape the church as we know it today.
Romans 13 vs 8 to the end
The armour of Light. Casting off darkness. Being awake and active as a Christian today.
What does Paul have to say about the second coming of Christ in the book of Romans?
Ray and I sit to discuss the topic from our Sunday Service
Influential People... Granny, Martin Parsons, John Wayne, David Bubbers.
Part 2 of our new series, Ray and I look back across his life and we talk through the different people who have influenced his faith.
Influential People... Father Ronald Arthur, Ivy Porter, Billy Graham
First in a new series which will span the coming months. Ray and I look back across his life and we talk through the different people who have influenced his faith.
Is there such a place as Hell?
Do good people go to Heaven?
Can we experience Heaven on Earth?
Following our 'Big Question' talk on Sunday discussing Heaven and Hell, Ray helps me to unpack a few questions which were raised during the Q and A session.
Lewis spent 23 years in and out of prison. A tough start in life resulted in a life of crime. He shared his story in church during National Prisons week; it is a story of transformation and the power of the love of God.
For this week's episode, I wanted to share his testimony with you.
Following our all-age service, Ray and I discuss Matthew 9 35-end which is all about workers for the harvest and the 'Gospel of the kingdom'. An interesting challenge on how we view the 'kingdom' that Jesus proclaims.
Ray and I discuss the final chapter in the book of Titus. As quite often happens, the discussion takes a completely different trajectory that the Sunday service. This one, focusing on how we should relate to society in light of how God's grace has justified us.
Continuing our study of the book of Titus, Ray and I discuss Titus Chapter 2: The call on households to hold firm to sound teaching and to live out their faith in the public square. A challenge to anyone who likes to keep their faith a secret!
Following our summer break, Ray and I sit down to discuss Titus Chapter 1. A fascinating letter, punchy and direct. The focus Ray takes in on different areas of church leadership as well as the challenge for everyone to humbly follow God's call in our lives.
Having missed last week, we are finishing our series on Galatians by talking about the biblical idea of 'continuing to be filled with the spirit'. We share a few stories and bring in a few other bible verses to support this idea
Have you ever wondered if the law of the Old Testament is still relevant to Christians today? Ray and I discuss this topic looking at Galatians ch 3 vs 15-29
Ray and I discuss Galatians ch 2 vs 11-21 and he unpacks what it means to be 'in christ'.
Ray and I discuss Romans ch 5 vs 1-5 with a particular focus on what it means to be justified by faith and what it means to be righteous before God.
What do you know about the gifts of the Holy Spirit? Ray and I discuss Pentecost - Acts Ch2 vs 1-13 - with a particular focus on gifts of the spirit.
Do you think Christians should live differently to the world? But to what extreme?
In the final part of our 3-part series. Ray and I discuss holiness and what this means for us today in practice.
Following the second talk on Sunday in our 3 part series, Ray and I discuss Hebrews 4: 14-16 and the subject being Drugs and Temptations.
Following our Sunday service, looking at 1 Corinthians 6 vs 12-20, Ray and I discuss the challenging issue of sexual immorality.
Ray and I sit down to Discuss the raising of Dorcas in Acts Ch 9. The message is about the kind of faith we should have. Do we put limits on what God can do?
Ray and I meet following our Sunday talk to discuss 1 Peter 3 vs 15 - Sharing the hope that we have. A very different take from Sunday with some great practical advice on sharing faith with others.
Following our Sunday service, and with Ray back from his holiday, we met to discuss John ch 20 vs 24:29 - Doubting Thomas - He answers the question, how can we meet with Jesus as Thomas did?
With Ray still away, we pre-recorded a short discussion on one of Ray's great passions: the working of the Holy Spirit. This is a must for anyone who wants to see transformation in their lives.
With Ray away on Holiday, Gerard and I sit down to discuss our talk on Sunday - Luke 19 28-40 - Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem.
Ray and I discuss John 12 vs 1-11 - Jesus' anointing at Bethany. Was this a crazy wasteful act on Mary's part or can it teach us something about how we should approach Jesus
Ray and I discuss Mothering Sunday, some of the historical traditions in the church and what the bible has to say about mothering.
Ray and I discuss Luke 13 vs 1 - 9. There are 2 parts to this: vs 1-5 are about repentance and vs 6-9 are about the barren fig tree. The main message of this talk is to be secure in your faith. We hope you get something from it.
Ray's Take is a discussion I have with a good friend of mine following our Sunday talk in church. Ray, a retired Minister, gives his take on the subject and we discuss some of the challenges with the passage of scripture.