Elim Swanley Podcasts

Ben and Obed just generally discuss what it’s like to follow Jesus, whether you’re male or female, whatever denomination you are from whatever culture you are from, just the complexities of being a Christian, what does the government society say about Christianity? Biblical reference Jeremiah, 29 v11 Support the show…

Thank you for joining Ben and Simon at CST as we discussed what you say over your life is extremely critical as a believer and the power of words how every word will define you and characterise you, and also being very careful what words you allowed to land in your life by culture family in the world. Biblical reference - proverbs 23 v7 Support the…

Ben and Lanre have a conversation on what it’s like to be a Christian in today’s society going into work as an adult, holding responsibilities as a parent with Christian children and also listening to his very powerful testimony, also understanding your identity in Christ. Biblical reference - Acts c2 Support the show…

Ben and Obed look at the law versus Christianity, how do Christians live in a society that is governed by Sadistix, policies and led by a government that is full of tyranny and greed. Biblical reference. - Matthew c22 v16-21 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Guest Speakers

Ben and Mark discuss the difference between the biblical church, the traditional church, and what we have known today as the messy church, looking in the book of acts, chapter 2, regarding the birth of the church, as we know, called Pentecost, and how Church looks very different today. Biblical reference. - Acts c1-2 Support the show…

You are joining Reverend Ben Cooper as we look in the book of Psalm, 139 v13-16, how God created us, formed us, brought us into existence and how all things are in his hands, Looking at the power of creation, and the power of the spoken word. Biblical reference - psalm, 139 v13-16 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper

Obed and Reverend Ben Cooper look into the book of Esther chapter 4, v17 - and the relevance of the church within the times in which we live is the church impact in society, or does society impact the church, as it is said in the book of Esther, you might be in the Kings house, but are you safe, in a time where society needs the church in the rise …

Simon and Ben are in conversation regarding prayer, we thank you for listening to #CST the scripture reference is Matthew c6, v 9 -14 the power of the Lord’s prayer. How powerful and life transforming is this prayer that Jesus Christ has given us it’s all I need in my prayer life it covers every area of life... Biblical reference - Matthew c6 v9-14…

We thank you for joining us here at Elim church on this online streaming service. You have been listening to Reverend Ben Cooper, Donnie Stockburn. Andy Hammond, as we have holy communion together as we pray for the online church prayer requests as they come through on the social media feeds, we read from the Old Testament, and also from the New Te…

We thank you for joining us here at Elim church on this online streaming service. You have been listening to Reverend Ben Cooper, Donnie Stockburn. Andy Hammond, as we have holy communion together as we pray for the online church prayer requests as they come through on the social media feeds, we read from the Old Testament, and also from the New Te…

Mark and Reverend Ben are in conversation regarding what does a “devoted life” look like in the church, how it is important to build my life upon the rock of Jesus Christ and not upon the sand of the world, they look at Abraham and how faithful he was to God’s calling over his life. Biblical reference - Genesis c12 v22 Support the show…

We thank you for joining us on this podcast with Reverend Ben Cooper, Cornelis and Mark, Cornelis is over from Holland and it is a privilege to have him share his heart as we explore a big subject of healing, what does it mean? Will we get the healing? How God uses sickness for his glory and healing is completely in Gods hands, his timing and in hi…

In this podcast, Reverend Ben explores the book of Proverbs chapter 3, v1-8, as the simple understanding of the text is “trust in the lord, with all of your heart, and lean, not on your own understanding.” Biblical reference - Proverbs 3 v1-5 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper

As we look into Psalm 91 and find how beautiful this psalm reads, and as we explore verse 14” because he loves me says the lord I will rescue him” how our gracious Lord will lead us, and guide us in our lives, and protect us, and reveal his love to us. Biblical reference - psalm, 91 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper

In this podcast as we study the crossing over of the Israelites into the promised land how important it was for them to listen to the clear instruction God gave Joshua and then Joshua gave it to the Israelites and the Leviticus priesthood, get ready to cross the river Jordan. Biblical reference - Joshua c3-4 Support the show…

Reverend Ben, Cooper is joined today by Obed for the second podcast together as Obed explains what it’s like to be a young man, growing up in a very fast, materialistic, brutal world, looking at the challenges, it brings being a Christian. Biblical reference - “ Daniel c 11 v35” Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Guest Speakers

Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck take to the mics to talk about the 8th part in the series of Courage and this week they talk about the Courage to keep going. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck

Ben and Simon look at the subject of the lost within the church and society how we try to find peace and happiness in materialism, and what the world is offering, but it doesn’t seem to fulfil the vacuum of hopelessness that we can experience. Biblical reference - Luke c19 v10 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck

Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck take to the mics to talk about the 7th part in the series of Courage and this week they talk about the Courage to be Patient. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Simon Pinchbeck

We have the privilege of a young brother Obed He is 19 years old, just come back from university seeing all the Temptations of the world, so thank you for joining Reverend Ben Cooper and Obed as they discussed the tender area of living as a Christian young man in today’s society, when anything is available at any time, and any moment? Biblical refe…

We thank you for joining us here at Elim church on this online streaming service. You have been listening to Reverend Ben Cooper, Donnie Stockburn. Andy Hammond, as we have holy communion together as we pray for the online church prayer requests as they come through on the social media feeds, we read from the Old Testament, and also from the New Te…

A very tender subject, as we look into the persecuted church and the suffering church within Pakistan Syria, Egypt, touching a very difficult subject regarding the young girls from Pakistan, Iraq and Egypt, where they are being married off from the age of 13 to a man over his 40s into the religion of Islam and the effects of this child abuse done u…

This Bible study is taken from the old Testament book of psalms 34, regarding David when he pretended to be insane, “I will always exalt the Lord at all times. His praise will always be on my lips”, how David went through, so many trials and testings, but always see the deliverance of God. Support the show…

Ben and Mark discuss dudes epistle, focusing on its warnings about infiltrators, spreading false teachings. Within the church. They explore standing firm in the truth, recognising distortions and garden against such influences Biblical reference - Jude Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Guest Speakers

We dive into the book of Ephesians chapter 3, verse 14 to 20, looking how the power of God strengthens us, and enables us to carry on with the general living of life, and to know that Christ love, surpasses knowledge, and you are filled to the full measure of his glory Biblical reference - Ephesians C3 v14-20 Support the show…

We welcome our young brother Kieran to the mics for the first time, as we record this podcast of what it's like to be a young 17 year old Christian young man, growing up in a Christian home, also exploring the pressure of academics, the issues with identity as a young man in a society where anything goes, discussing the fears, the trends of social …

Mark and Ben, and pack the key message of Judes epistle from the urgency of contending for the faith to the cautionary tales of those who have strayed from the truth. They dissect the relevance of these teachings in today's world discussing the figure of Jude Jesus half brother. Join us as we uncover his unique role diving into his writings and unc…

Another powerful podcast from #CST, the subject is very clear, "You shall have no other Gods before me", thank you for joining Ben and Simon as they stretch their vocabulary and understanding in the book of Exodus Chapter 20 verse 3 when the Lord God Almighty says you shall have no other gods, how the God of Israel is a jealous God, as we explore t…

We thank you for joining us here at Elim church on this online streaming service. You have been listening to Reverend Ben Cooper, Donnie Stockburn. Andy Hammond, as we have holy communion together as we pray for the online church prayer requests as they come through on the social media feeds, we read from the Old Testament, and also from the New Te…

We thank you for joining us here at Elim church on this online streaming service. You have been listening to Reverend Ben Cooper, Donnie Stockburn. Andy Hammond, as we have holy communion together as we pray for the online church prayer requests as they come through on the social media feeds, we read from the Old Testament, and also from the New Te…

Thank you for listening to our podcast as we dive into the book of psalms 40 verse 1:2 "I waited patiently for the Lord, he turned to me and heard my cry", but Lord, why does it feel so quiet from the heavens above you tell me to be patient and wait, but Lord, within the waiting there is an element of fear, anticipation, and to be very bold, some f…

We are so blessed that you are joining us for this podcast as we pull the fabric of the pages back in the book of Ephesians c3 v14 to 20, looking at the strength and the power of the Holy Spirit that is in your inner most being, there is so much rich theological understanding in this text, it talks about faith, about Christ love, about his power, a…

Thank you so much for joining us on this podcast as you join Reverend Ben Cooper as we explore the Scriptures from the gospel of John c1 v1 “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God” we look at the power of Gods voice, his voice speaking into existence the universe, humanity, animals and life itself and how we ca…

Thank you so much for joining us for this podcast as you listen to Mark and myself as we discuss what it is to have a prayer for life, what does prayer mean ? - reading from the book of Jonah c1 v1-6 to understand the power of prayer And how transforming it is to the Christian who is in Christ, Jesus? And how the Bible says, pray without ceasing, l…

You are listening to Sandra Robson and Reverend Ben Cooper, as they discuss from the ministries of the persecuted church and the suffering church about the young people in Syria, Iraq, Egypt also recapping on India, also looking at the Middle East where there is a Projects running called “From despair to Hope” also regarding the centres of Hope the…

You are joining Sandra Robson and Reverend Ben Cooper for this podcast as we look into the world of the suffering church and the persecuted church we look into Barnabas aid the displaced Christians within the globe looking at the disaster zones and the violent situations that are coming at believers within Iran, India and Myanmar also Afghanistan, …

Thank you so much for joining us on our podcast here at CST as you join Simon and myself as we discuss the Very touching subject of “who’s got your back” within the circle of your life when things seem to go wrong, who will stand with you, who will walk with you just as Jesus Christ asked James John and Peter in the gospel of Matthew c26, v36-38, w…

Thank you so much for listening to a podcast today as we talk about guilt and shame and how difficult that is to speak about within the context of a religious setting or within certain Churches, referencing the book of Romans c8 v1 “There is now no condemnation for those are in Christ Jesus” - learning how to leave the guilt and shame at the cross …

Thank you so much for joining us for this midnight hour, as we lift up the name of the Lord in prayer as we pray for healing, for miracles, for peace, and for rest, let’s remind ourselves that God is in full control, trust in Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the biblical reference is Romans c15 v13 the God of all hope. Support the show…

We thank you for joining us here at Elim church on this online streaming service. You have been listening to Reverend Ben Cooper, Donnie Stockburn. Andy Hammond, as we have holy communion together as we pray for the online church prayer requests as they come through on the social media feeds, we read from the Old Testament, and also from the New Te…

Thank you for joining Mark and myself as we explored the book of Malachi c4, v1-6 “the day of the Lord,” but understanding that there is hope and comfort in dark times and remembering we are finite and we are limited in size and stretch as human beings, but we serve a God that is infinite even though it may be dark times there is hope. Let your lig…

We are so blessed that you are joining us for our podcast and Bible study, Where ever you may be across this earth, may God strengthen you in his mighty name, we serve the king who turns the impossible realms into the possible, Jesus says, just believe, the scripture reference for this podcast is Hebrews c12 v2 “keep your eyes on Jesus” Also we go …

Thank you so much for joining us on this podcast as we go to the book of 1 Kings chapter 19 verse 3:12 as we look at the Prophet Elijah, when the angel of the Lord came and strengthened him under the tree of despair, the Bible says that "Elijah was afraid". Biblical reference - 1 Kings chapter 19 verse 3:12 Support the show…

We are blessed that you are joining a Reverend Ben Cooper’s Podcast for this podcast, as we look at the title of do not lean on your own understanding from the old Testament book of Proverbs c 3, v5, trust in the lord, with all your heart, and lean, not on your own understanding, not to live by anticipation, not to live by perception but trust in t…

Thank you for joining us on this podcast at Christian straight talk as we look at a very difficult conversation that seems to be an epidemic across the west that we have a farther less generation, we seem to be going into a lawless state of affairs within society, and how the church in a large percentage of the UK is Leaderless with no solid voice,…

We thank you for joining us here at Elim church on this online streaming service. You have been listening to Reverend Ben Cooper, Donnie Stockburn. Andy Hammond, as we have holy communion together as we pray for the online church prayer requests as they come through on the social media feeds, we read from the Old Testament, and also from the New Te…

Thank you so much for listening to our podcast as we are in the book of Romans c15 v 13, where we look at the great writer, Paul, as he explores trust, hope, peace and joy and also what it means to be overflowing with the power of the Holy Spirit. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper

We are so blessed that you are joining us for this podcast on this Monday evening. As we study Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want” if you are going through troubles and fears. This is a beautiful psalm to let you know that God is leading you and guiding you. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper

Around 2000 years ago Jesus began the prayer for all people with "Our Father, who art in heaven..." a prayer for people who are already believers and for those who are new to praying and for those who want a connection with God. It's perfect prayer, which encompasses all elements of christianity. This week, Reverend Ben and Leya have fun discussing…

Reverend Ben Cooper prays with Andy Hammond, Don Stockburn & Glenn Walsh over a coffee. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Guest Speakers