Today, Ben and Pete discuss a moment where the disciples rebuke a man for performing a miracle in Jesus' name. They think they're doing Jesus a favour, but yet again Jesus surprises us.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S5:E4: Not One Of UsMark chapter 9 verses 38-40.
The disciples are arguing about who is the greatest, but Jesus' response again is such a surprise to them, and a real challenge to us today. Pete and Tom discuss this hard lesson to learn.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S5:E3: What Makes a Great Christian?Mark chapter 9 verses 30-37.
Continuing the story from the last episode, Pete and Tom look at how Jesus drives out the spirit from the boy after the disciples failed to do so. They were missing one key requirement!Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S5:E2: The One-Liner PrayerMark chapter 9 verses 20-29.
Today Pete and Tom look at a section of Mark's gospel where the disciples can't seem to drive out a demon from a boy. But Jesus' response isn't quite what you would expect.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S5:E1: You Unbelieving GenerationMark chapter 9 verses 14-19.
The mountain experience is over, and Peter and his fellow disciples are left reflecting on what has just happened. Ben and Dean discuss the conversation they have with Jesus.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E12: The Unexpected MessiahMark chapter 9 verses 8-13.
Ben and Dean look at the Transfiguration - one of the most famous parts of the New Testament - where God speaks and declares who Jesus is to three of the disciples.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E11: The Cloud and The VoiceMark chapter 9 verses 2-7.
In today's reading, Jesus challenges all the people following him to deny themselves and take up their cross - not quite what they were expecting! Ben and Dean discuss what it means to give up the whole world, but save your soul.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E10: Are You Forfeiting Your Soul?Mark chapter 8 verse 34 to chapter 9 verse 1.
Today Pete and Tom go back and look a little closer at part of the reading we had in the last episode. Jesus really challenges the disciples to think about who he really is.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E9: Who really is Jesus?Mark chapter 8 verses 27-30.
At this point in Mark, the disciples are starting to finally see who Jesus is. Pete and Tom discuss what they are starting to understand, and what is still so unclear to them.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E8: Can You See Clearly?Mark chapter 8 verses 22-33.
In today’s episode, Pete and Tom look at how the disciples still do not understand who Jesus is and what he has come to do. Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E7: Beware the YeastMark chapter 8 verses 14-21.
Today Pete and Dean look at how Jesus responds when the Pharisees ask him for yet another sign. It's not hard to see why Jesus was so frustrated!Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E6: Show us a SignMark chapter 8 verses 11-13.
In today's reading, Jesus is feeding thousands again! It sounds like the same story as before, but this is actually a different occasion. Pete and Ben discuss why this miracle is so shocking.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E5: Bread & Fish (Take Two)Mark chapter 8 verses 1-10.
Pete and Ben are back, and today discussing how Jesus' miracle of healing the deaf and mute man is so much more personal than it first seems.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E4: Be Opened!Mark chapter 7 verses 30-37.
Tom and Dean look the story of a Greek woman who fell at the feet of Jesus, asking for healing for her daughter. Watch to find out how Jesus' shocking response isn't quite what it seems.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E2: Crumbs Are EnoughMark chapter 7 verses 24-29.
Once again, Jesus is calling out the disciples again, teaching them that it's not food that makes that unclean, but what comes out of their hearts. Join Tom and Dean for today's discussion.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E2: Evils From WithinMark chapter 7 verses 14-23.
The Pharisees accuse Jesus and his disciples of not following the commands given, but how wrong they are. Today Tom and Dean discuss how Jesus shows that they have taken God's commands and turned them into futile traditions.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S4:E1: Trading Commands for TraditionsMark chapter 7 verses 1-13.
How frightening it is to be stuck on a boat in a storm! Today Tom and Dean discuss the moment Jesus walked on water, and what he was teaching the disciples.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S3:E12: Walking on the LakeMark chapter 6 verses 45-56.
Today's passage is one of the most iconic stories in the Bible, and for good reason! Listen as Dean and Tom discuss this incredible miracle.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S3:E11: Hungry for a MiracleMark chapter 6 verses 35-44.
After a long day teaching, Jesus and the apostles head off to a solitary place. But the crowds following them have other ideas. Tom and Dean discuss how Jesus responds, and why it's so surprising.Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns: S3:E10: The Compassionate OneMark chapter 6 verses 30-34.
Watch as Rory and Dean discuss the gruesome story of John the Baptist's death in Corona Chronicles today.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S3:E9: The Prophet Is Shut UpMark chapter 6 verses 16-29.
There are countless different views about Jesus. What's your view? Rory and Pete find out people had differing ideas even as he lived 2000 years ago. Watch now in this very short episode of Corona Chronicles...Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S3:E8: Who Was Jesus? Mark chapter 6 verses 14-16.
Jesus sends his disciples out with an urgent message, the same one that's been preached in Britain for centuries. Are we listening? Rory and Dean ask that question in today's Corona Chronicles.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S3:E7: Urgent, Do You Copy?Mark chapter 6 verses 7-13.
Some people put up questions like obstacles - is that you? Do you think you know who Jesus is? See how Jesus reacts to the people who thought they knew him best, with Ben and Pete today in Corona Chronicles.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S3:E6: Know-All, No FaithMark chapter 6 verses 1-6.
Have you noticed so far in this series how gentle Jesus is with people who come to him in faith? Ben and Pete explore another beautiful story of Jesus' miraculous power to heal.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S3:E5: Faith Steps Out Mark chapter 5 verses 24-34.
What happens when a 12 year-old girl dies because Jesus doesn't arrive on time to heal her? Find out in this true story from Mark's gospel with Ben and Pete.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S3:E4: Death Like SleepMark chapter 5 verses 21-24 & 35-43.
What does it look like to be demon-possessed? In today's story from Mark's gospel we see two different people who want Jesus to go away. Find out about them with Ben and Pete.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S3:E2: The Demon-PossessedMark chapter 5 verses 15-20.
In a supernatural battle between good and evil, who will win? Find out with Ben and Pete in Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S3:E1: Who Wins When Good Vs EvilMark chapter 5 verses 1-15.
What kind of man has power over a storm? Tom and Dean discuss one of the most mind-blowing acts of Jesus recorded in Mark's gospel.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E12: Mark chapter 4 verses 35-41.
Faith in Jesus may seem small and insignificant, but it's like a tiny seed that grows into a great tree. Pete and Tom explain what that looks like today in Corona Chronicles.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E11: Acorn To OakMark chapter 4 verses 30-34.
Jesus carries on the horticultural theme in this short parable. Pete and Dean explain how this encourages us to trust God and not worry.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E10: Work Hard, Trust GodMark chapter 4 verses 26-29.
What have you done with the words of God? Tom and Ben explore Jesus' words in Mark 4.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E9: Do You Have Less Or More?Mark chapter 4 verses 21-25.
Jesus explains why he often teaches by telling parables. His reason may not be what you'd expect. Have you got ears to hear? Listen in to Tom and Ben as they discuss it.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E8: Do You Have Ears?Mark chapter 4 verses 9-13.
Which soil are you? Tom and Ben unpack a story Jesus tells about seeds and soil, which is really about different kinds of heart. Find out which one you are.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E7: Our Soil HeartsMark chapter 4 verse 1-9 & 14-20.
What is the 'unforgivable sin' and are you in danger of it? Many people have struggled with today's section of Mark's gospel, but Dean and Pete clearly explain it in today's Corona Chronicles.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E6: The Unforgivable Sin Mark chapter 3 verse 28-29.
Dean and Pete look at just one little verse from Mark's gospel today and tell us why it blew them away! Who is the strong man and who ties him up?Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E5: The Strong Man Tied UpMark chapter 3 verse 27.
The religious leaders accuse Jesus of being from Satan, rather than from God. See what his answer is to that with Pete and Dean.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E4: Is Jesus Evil?Mark chapter 3 verses 22-26.
In today's Corona Chronicles in Mark's gospel, Jesus answers the concerns of his relatives about his ministry. Join Pete and Tom as they discuss who Jesus' family really is.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E3: Who Are Jesus' Family?Mark chapter 3 verses 20-21 and verses 31-34.
In today's story, we see Jesus choose his followers, who we discover are pretty unremarkable people. Pete and Tom explain why this is encouraging to us.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E2: Jesus Calls The OrdinaryMark chapter 3 verses 13-19.
Today we start the second season of Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns. Pete and Tom explain who the real Jesus is and why Christians must be careful to preach him faithfully.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S2:E1: The Real JesusMark chapter 3 verses 7-12.
Jesus is put under pressure by his enemies, but it reveals more about them than they realise. Dean and Ben unpick this story of the man who comes to Jesus with a shrivelled hand.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S1:E12: Shrivelled Hand Or Heart?Mark chapter 3 verses 1-6.
Jesus brings some home truths to the Pharisees in today's story from Mark's gospel. Ben and Dean discuss the weight of Jesus' words.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S1:E11: Law On LawsMark chapter 2 verses 23-28.
Dean has returned to Corona Chronicles! Today he and Ben discuss why Jesus is talking about unshrunk cloth and new wine to explain who he is.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S1:E10: New Or OldMark chapter 2 verses 18-22.
Jesus makes a public declaration that he did not come for the healthy, but the sick. He cleanses, he forgives and he says follow me. Tom and Pete unpack Jesus' amazing words and actions from Mark's gospel, chapter 2.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S1:E9: A Doctor For The SickMark chapter 2 verses 13-17.
Do you ever feel like an outcast? In this true story, Jesus is willing and able to help a complete outsider. Tom and Pete explain how this amazing story can change your life.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S1:E7: Willing And AbleMark chapter 1 verses 40-45.
The crowds want more of Jesus, but he looks to go elsewhere. Find out what motivates his actions in today's episode of Corona Chronicles with Tom and Ben.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S1:E6: That Is WhyMark chapter 1 verses 35-39.
Jesus had compassion for every individual he met during his ministry. He had time for them and he has time for you. So, why not spend 8 minutes of your time today to find out about him?Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S1:E5: He Took Her HandMark chapter 1 verses 29-34.
As Jesus teaches in the synagogue, he is interrupted by a possessed man who knows who he is. What's the reaction? Join Tom and Ben as they unpack the crowd's response and how that reflects on us today.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S1:E4: Who Is He?Mark chapter 1 verses 21-28.
Ever wondered what the main message of Jesus is? Here it is in a nutshell. The simple message of the gospel. Take a look at a few verses of Mark's gospel with Pete and Tom in Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S1:E3: Come Follow MeMark chapter 1 verses 16-20.
As Jesus arrives on the scene, we see him prepare for ministry through baptism, affirmation and temptation. Join Pete and Tom as they unpack these few short verses for us, in Episode 2 of Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S1:E2: The King Gets Ready For MinistryMark chapter 1 verses 9-15.
Welcome to the second series of Corona Chronicles! Step straight in with Tom and Pete and learn about the good news of Jesus in this first episode. This series 'Crown Of Thorns' will take you through Jesus' journey to the cross in Mark's gospel.Corona Chronicles: Crown Of Thorns: S1:E1: The Beginning of the Good NewsMark chapter 1 verses 1-8.