Best Jonathan Carswell Podcasts (2024)

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With Lena Dacca 23:15

4h ago23:15

23:15

Here at Solas we love partnering with Christian Union groups on university campuses across the UK. Today we speak with a student from Lancaster University where Andy spoke at their mission week this year. So what is a mission week? What sort of topics appeal to students? And how would you convince a history student that Jesus really rose from the d…

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Gospel verses that nag at you like a pebble in your shoe 19:57

3d ago19:57

19:57

A gospel verse is one that stands out to you, and stays with you like a pebble in your shoe. What verses do you cling to or refer back to when it comes to sharing the gospel? We can be encouraged and motivated by dwelling on Scripture as we navigate the hard work of evangelism. 2 Cor 5 & 6 Col 1:20 Col 3 1 Peter 1:3 Matthias Media resources mention…

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Reading for the non-reader 13:52

9d ago13:52

13:52

Reading is good and why don’t we do more of it. And how can we encourage non-readers to read? A disciple is a learner and the biggest way we learn is by reading. Reading good theology helps you in your Bible reading. And Bible reading helps you in your theology reading. Matthias Media resources mentioned: Vinegrowers Guidance and the Voice of God O…

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I invited my friend to church and she took me up on it 24:39

12d ago24:39

24:39

Let’s walk through what it looks like to invite someone to church. Is it as hard as we think it is? Why is evangelism so hard? Marty and Lindsey talk about the Sunday morning time, thinking through what a non Christian would experience. As we continue to engage with people that have come to church with us, we can take the next step to share the gos…

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With Clare Williams 23:43

14d ago23:43

23:43

This week we have the return of Clare Williams, who contributed three chapters to our book, Have You Ever Wondered? She explains how contemporary questions around race and social justice so quickly point to the gospel when you take the time to wonder about their importance. Clare Williams is the founder of Real Questions, a platform which explores …

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With Matt from Frontiers 27:26

28d ago27:26

27:26

In many parts of the UK, we can expect to encounter people from Muslim backgrounds in our communities. Sharing the Gospel with them can be a great opportunity, but can be daunting. There are many assumptions we can make, but how can we approach them in a spirit of humility and friendliness? Today's guest shares with Andy from his experience working…

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Discipling a new Christian 21:01

1M ago21:01

21:01

Marty and Lindsey talk about discipleship: what it is, why it's important and why we should desire to participate in it. Hear from Lindsey as she shares her experience with a good friend. Matthias Media resources mentioned: One to One Bible Reading Rest Assured (1 John - Interactive Bible Studies) That You May Know (1 John - Pathway Bible Guide) Ma…

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Learning and teaching the gospel 23:15

1M ago23:15

23:15

Marty and Lindsey talk about Lindsey’s recent experience teaching the Learn the Gospel course. Hear the perspective of a lay leader and the ins and outs of teaching. Matthias Media resources mentioned: Two Ways to Live Learn the Gospel Share the Gospel The Christian Gospel Other: twowaystolive.com matthiasmedia.com @everydayministrypodcast Connect …

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Gospel clarity for the everyday Christian 21:04

1M ago21:04

21:04

Marty and Lindsey discuss what it means to be an everyday gospeler. The challenge to consider: if we aren't actively sharing the gospel then we haven't yet learned the gospel. God commands us to love God and love others. Sharing the gospel is the greatest way we can do that for those around us. Understanding clearly what the gospel message is cruci…

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With Matt Fell 24:24

2M ago24:24

24:24

On PEP Talk today, Kristi and Steve chat with Matt, one of Kristi's old school friends! He wasn't a Christian at all back then, but over the years, Jesus wonderfully drew him in. Now working on a PhD at Cambridge, he reflects on the amazing ways that a scientific, enquiring mind can find satisfaction in a God-centred worldview. If you or your frien…

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With Jonathan Pountney 20:36

2M ago20:36

20:36

In addition to podcasts ;) books and tracts can be great tools for sharing the gospel and helping you learn about evangelism. Our guest today leads a Christian publishing ministry. He shares some top title recommendations, insight into trends in reading, and top tips on getting printed material into the hands of those who need to hear the gospel me…

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With Roger Carswell 20:45

3M ago20:45

20:45

Steve Osmond and Kristi Mair are delighted to chat with a living legend of the British church, Roger Carswell. Roger reflects on over 40 years of sharing the gospel in different ways, with his trademark warmth and wisdom. HIs insights on the changing world, the consistent gospel, Christian literature and the heart of gospel preaching are so encoura…

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With Matthew Mittelberg 21:49

3M ago21:49

21:49

If you know the life-changing experience of tasting traditional Japanese ramen, you know it is something you want everyone to experience. Is it the same with our Christian experience? Today on PEP Talk, Andy and Kristi speak with our ramen-loving guest about the roles of enthusiasm and duty in our evangelistic life. Matthew Mittelberg is an experie…

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Reflecting & Looking Ahead 13:18

4M ago13:18

13:18

As we wrap up this season of The 10ofThose Podcast, Jonathan and Rob reflect on some of the highlights from conversations with each other and guests, key books that have stayed with them, and lessons they will carry with them as they look ahead to a new season. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also re…

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With Rachel Jordan-Wolf 26:15

4M ago26:15

26:15

After the Covid pandemic, we've all had enough of statistics! But sometimes they can reveal amazing surprises about things we take for granted. Today Gavin Matthews learns more about the fascinating "Talking Jesus" report, which tells us so much about the nuances of faith in the UK and the untapped opportunities for sharing Jesus today. Find out mo…

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Help for the Hurting (with Dave Furman) 37:55

4M ago37:55

37:55

Knowing what to say to comfort a brother or sister going through hard times can be daunting and challenging. Sometimes, we might be tempted to say nothing out of fear of insulting and wounding further. What can we do or say to be a true comfort for others in those times? In today's episode, Rob and Jonathan are joined by Dave Furman, a pastor and a…

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With Belle Tindall 21:47

4M ago21:47

21:47

Where does our desire for the supernatural fit in the modern world? With a society built on rationality and technology, do we still have longings for a connection with something transcendent? Steve Osmond sits down with Belle Tindall to identify areas in our friends' lives where we can show how the gospel story meets those longings. Dr Belle Tindal…

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How Is Your Bible Reading Plan Going? 24:32

5M ago24:32

24:32

We're just about two full months into 2024, so it's time to check in on how those bible reading plans are still going! Jonathan and Rob chat about where their individual journeys are currently at, what they're doing to stay on the path, and reflect on the ways that God has used this season of dedication to uncover areas of growth and joy. If you en…

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With Hannah Steele 19:56

5M ago19:56

19:56

Steve Osmond fills in as host this week on PEP Talk and gets the chance to speak with an expert on mission and evangelism in postmodern culture. Hannah Steele is an academic and author whose passion is to see churches and groups of Christians grow together to become more missional and evangelistic. The Revd Dr Hannah Steele is Director of St Mellit…

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Being United to Jesus Changes Everything (with Clive Bowsher) 41:04

5M ago41:04

41:04

Throughout scripture, we frequently come across language that describes being united to Christ and the central importance of our relationship with God. But what does that unity actually look like in practice? In today's episode, Rob and Jonathan are joined by Clive Bowsher to examine the "you will" sayings of Jesus and how they underpin the work Go…

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With Matt Frost 22:51

5M ago22:51

22:51

Today on PEP Talk we chat with a church pastor about how sharing the gospel is a natural part of both his church work and personal relationships. With a particular emphasis on the essential role of prayer, Matt talks with Gavin Matthews about the formal and informal elements that make up a vibrant evangelistic lifestyle. Our Guest After 14 years as…

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World Evangelism and Being on Mission (with Mack Stiles) 37:25

5M ago37:25

37:25

In the western world, our view of missions can get pretty rose-tinted. But what does it actually look like to evangelize, whether in our local contexts or in supposedly hostile foreign environments? In today's episode, Jonathan is joined by missionary and author Mack Stiles to discuss a biblical understanding of mission work, the (sometimes complic…

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With Kevin Elliott 26:52

6M ago26:52

26:52

Today's guest can relate amazing stories of adventurous missions in remote areas experiencing miracles and dramatic conversions. But even if that is not what most of us experience, we can still take from it practical lessons about prayer, following the Spirit's leading and hospitality in our day-to-day lives at home. Kevin Elliot is chair of truste…

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How to Stick to Your Bible Reading Plan in 2024 29:48

6M ago29:48

29:48

Everyone wants to start out the year strong, but how do you commit to a bible reading plan that will last beyond the first couple weeks? In the first episode of this new season, Jonathan and Rob talk about the joy of reading the bible daily, how it shapes our mindset in beautiful ways, and how to stick to a plan throughout 2024. If you enjoyed this…

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With Nathan Rittenhouse 24:57

6M ago24:57

24:57

One of the most effective methods for sharing the gospel is through personal conversations. But in our modern world, many of us struggle with 'personal' and 'conversation' for a variety of reasons. Today on PEP Talk we discuss the issues and struggles we have with conversation, personal connection and empathy in an age of digital distraction and po…

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With Sir Brian Souter 21:11

7M ago21:11

21:11

Today we hear from an incredibly successful businessman and philanthropist and discover his heart for the gospel. Starting with the influence of his mother, he explains how his relationship with Christ has shaped his life, his giving, his ministry and his own personal evangelism. Sir Brian Souter grew up on a council estate in Perth, Scotland. He a…

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Cling to Christ at Christmas 31:49

7M ago31:49

31:49

Christmas should be a time of celebration, reflection, and gratitude, but it is often marked with duty, anxiety, and distraction instead. How can we keep the Gospel message at the centre of our hearts during the festive season? By clinging to Christ. In the final episode of this season, Jonathan and Rob talk about striving for Godliness in a busy (…

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With Derek Lamont 23:05

7M ago23:05

23:05

In this episode we chat with a church planter and football chaplain working in the heart of Edinburgh. Be inspired by his approach to multiplying churches by sharing life and faith with individuals in a busy and cosmopolitan city. Derek Lamont has been a pastor for 33 years, 22 of them in the centre of Edinburgh, with the Free Church of Scotland. H…

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Enjoying God (with Tim Chester) 40:09

8M ago40:09

40:09

What does it mean to enjoy God fully? And how do you even go about doing that? In today's episode, Jonathan and Rob are joined by author Tim Chester to talk through how our enjoyment of the Triune God should shape our every day life, and how we so often miss out on a closer walk with God because of our own misunderstanding of who He is and how He w…

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With Steve Osmond 20:58

8M ago20:58

20:58

Andy and Kristi sit down with the newest member of the Solas team to discuss his passion for evangelism. Having arrived in Scotland recently from South Africa, Steve Osmond reflects on the opportunities, surprises and challenges we have here. Kristi is also interested in Steve’s background in zoology and how that has informed his conversations with…

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Church Is Hard (And That's OK) 38:54

8M ago38:54

38:54

We should be excited for church, we should long for and look forward to it all week, but why is it often such a struggle? Whether it's just getting the kids out the door, muddling through a new song nobody seems to know, or having to talk to that person again, we find so many heart-hurdles blocking our joy for church and our church family. In this …

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Evangelism is Not Just for Christmas (with Adam Thomas) 37:19

9M ago37:19

37:19

What does evangelism look like for you or your church (and not just at Christmas)? In this episode of the 10ofThose Podcast, Jonathan is joined by pastor Adam Thomas to discuss how church's can use the winter holidays as springboards for evangelism, why we should be on mission year round, and what resources they would especially recommend to reach …

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With Adam White 24:01

9M ago24:01

24:01

Listen through to the end for a special 20% off discount code from 10ofThose.com! When it comes to sharing our faith, we are blessed with a wealth of books and writings available from articulate Christians defending and presenting the gospel. Today on PEP Talk we have a great testimony from someone whose reading quest helped immensely in moving him…

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Say What?! Rejoicing in Salvation (with Clare Luther) 31:54

9M ago31:54

31:54

Do you have abundant joy every day because of God's saving work in your life? Really?? In this episode of the 10ofThose Podcast, Jonathan is joined by author Clare Luther to talk about how the gospel frees us to have pure joy in God that we can live out each and every day, no matter what happens. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a re…

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Is There a Perfect Way to Take Communion? 32:30

9M ago32:30

32:30

The right observance of sacraments has long divided the church throughout history (i.e. the the schism at the Council of Trent for you church history buffs), and even in our modern nondenominational era we still all can't seem to agree on how to take communion. Why the constant disagreement, and does it really matter? In this episode of the 10ofTho…

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Living for Christ and University Life 28:42

10M ago28:42

28:42

What does it look like to thrive when at university or college as a Christian? In this episode of the 10ofThose Podcast, Jonathan and Rob discuss invaluable life lessons they learnt as students, what it means to live for Christ unashamedly, and how new students can thrive going into a new academic year (and how families or churches can support them…

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With Justin Brierley 21:52

10M ago21:52

21:52

There has been a surprising rebirth in belief in God in some quarters formerly dominated by the "New Atheism" of Richard Dawkins and Stephen Fry. It seems to have disappointed many who were left without answers to their purpose or meaning in life. How is the Christian story gaining traction, and how can we show that it is both meaningful and true? …

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Coming Soon: Season 4 of The 10ofThose Podcast 2:36

10M ago2:36

2:36

In this preview episode, Rob and Jonathan take a look ahead at what you can expect on Season 4 of The 10ofThose Podcast!By 10ofThose

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With Anna Robbins 29:15

11M ago29:15

29:15

Everyone knows about the "culture wars" and some champion following Jesus as being "counter-cultural". What precisely is the relationship between the Christian faith and human culture? Reflecting well on that relationship and our own place in it can lead to some great insights into how we live out and share our faith. Helping us do that on PEP Talk…

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With Callom Hardraker 21:46

11M ago21:46

21:46

How are the arts effective in sharing the gospel? What are the issues in reaching young adults for Christ? And what does it mean to be pastoral in evangelism? These are just some of the questions covered in a wide-ranging PEP Talk discussion today with Andy Bannister, Gavin Matthews and our guest Callom Harkrader from Southampton. Callom Hardraker …

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With Rowena Cross 22:37

11M ago22:37

22:37

Sometimes on PEP Talk, you just need a pep talk! Our guest today is full of passion, experience and enthusiasm for sharing Jesus that will get you excited to do the same. Have a listen to her amazing stories of how God does unexpected works when we just say yes to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Rowena Cross experienced a dramatic conversion to Chr…

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With Glen Scrivener 25:17

12M ago25:17

25:17

Equality, compassion, consent, enlightenment, science, freedom and progress. Beliefs that are the air we breathe as a society and values that most people hold dear. In that sense, nearly everyone we meet is already a believer! But only one Person makes real sense of these beliefs, and it's our privilege to introduce Him to them. Andy and Kristi are…

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Risking It All for Christ (with Simon Guillebaud) 39:43

1y ago39:43

39:43

What would you do if you received a phone call and were asked to go to one of the most dangerous nations in the world? In this episode of the 10ofThose Podcast, Jonathan is joined by Simon Guillebaud, author and founder of Great Lakes Outreach. Spanning a life of service, Jonathan and Simon discuss holding the faith in times of great peril, how God…

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Ep10: God is Spirit 8:26

1y ago8:26

8:26

Today's episode is entitled God is Spirit. Listen to Andrew Wilson unpack what it means for God to be Spirit from his book Incomparable (read by Neil Gardner). The Incomparable Podcast is for you if you want to know God better or if you struggle to maintain a regular devotion time in summer. During the warmer months it’s easy for quiet time routine…

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Ep8: God is Unknowable yet Knowable 7:29

1y ago7:29

7:29

Today's episode is entitled God is Unknowable yet Knowable. Listen to Andrew Wilson unpack what it means for God to be both unknowable and knowable from his book Incomparable (read by Neil Gardner). The Incomparable Podcast is for you if you want to know God better or if you struggle to maintain a regular devotion time in summer. During the warmer …

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Ep12: God the Judge 8:33

1y ago8:33

8:33

Today's episode is entitled God is the Judge. Listen to Andrew Wilson unpack what it means for God to be the judge from his book Incomparable (read by Neil Gardner). The Incomparable Podcast is for you if you want to know God better or if you struggle to maintain a regular devotion time in summer. During the warmer months it’s easy for quiet time r…

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Ep13: God is Love 8:01

1y ago8:01

8:01

Today's episode is entitled God is Love. Listen to Andrew Wilson unpack what it means for God to be love from his book Incomparable (read by Neil Gardner). The Incomparable Podcast is for you if you want to know God better or if you struggle to maintain a regular devotion time in summer. During the warmer months it’s easy for quiet time routines to…

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Ep14: God is Unchangeable 7:20

1y ago7:20

7:20

Today's episode is entitled God is Unchangeable. Listen to Andrew Wilson unpack what it means for God to be unchangeable from his book Incomparable (read by Neil Gardner). The Incomparable Podcast is for you if you want to know God better or if you struggle to maintain a regular devotion time in summer. During the warmer months it’s easy for quiet …

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Ep7: God is Incomparable 7:20

1y ago7:20

7:20

Today's episode is entitled God is Incomparable. Listen to Andrew Wilson unpack what it means for God to be incomparable from his book Incomparable (read by Neil Gardner). The Incomparable Podcast is for you if you want to know God better or if you struggle to maintain a regular devotion time in summer. During the warmer months it’s easy for quiet …

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Ep6: God Sustains 7:18

1y ago7:18

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Today's episode is entitled God Sustains. Listen to Andrew Wilson unpack what it means for God to be sustainer from his book Incomparable (read by Neil Gardner). The Incomparable Podcast is for you if you want to know God better or if you struggle to maintain a regular devotion time in summer. During the warmer months it’s easy for quiet time routi…

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