Join Reverend Ben Cooper from Elim Swanley on a spiritual journey through life's profound questions, offering wisdom, insight, and a touch of humour in every episode. "Embarking on a soul-enriching voyage through the Bible's timeless wisdom and the Christian journey, with a diverse array of inspiring guests, Join us as we explore faith, life, and hope.
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Join Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck here at #ChristianStraightTalk, where they embark on an enlightening journey through Christianity's path and uncover the profound wisdom of following Jesus Christ, as revealed in the pages of the Bible. Get ready for candid and hard hitting conversations that bring faith to life."
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Thank you for joining us here on #Christian Straight Talk - today's podcast is a discussion on money, and the biblical principles of being a good steward with Wealth and what the wealth opens the door to, looking at Mark chapter 10 verse 17, as the Bible says in the New Testament "For the love of money is the root of all evil." Support the show…
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Coffee & Prayer - He Loves Me - (#563-Elim)
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We thank you for joining us here at Elim church on this online streaming service. You have been listening to Reverend Ben Cooper & 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 Testament. Support …
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The plan of God over our lives - (#562-Elim)
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Ben and Mark look at the perfect plan of God, and how to embrace it into our lives, how important it is, is to look within the scripture to what God says about humanity, and the will of the father over our lives. Biblical reference - Ephesians c2 v10 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Guest Speakers
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Thank you for joining us here on #Christian Straight Talk - today's podcast is a discussion on money, and the biblical principles of being a good steward with Wealth and what the wealth opens the door to, looking at Mark chapter 10 verse 17, as the Bible says in the New Testament "For the love of money is the root of all evil." Support the show…
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We open up the book of psalm, 23 v5 with Reverend Ben Cooper explores the gentle scripture of resting in God and what does that actually mean in the eyes of a Christian living in a very fast and furious world, where, how do we find our rest? Biblical reference - psalm, 23 v5 Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper
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As we continue the second part of this podcast, looking at the trials of life, exploring the book of James chapter 1, "Consider it pure joy, my brother and sisters, when you face trials of many kinds". Support the showBy Simon Pinchbeck \ Reverend Ben Cooper
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Thank you for joining us with this podcast exploring Mark chapter 4 verse 35:41. There is hope in the storm, never give up. Support the showBy Simon Pinchbeck \ Reverend Ben Cooper
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Brian Scully of OpenDoors sharing his story of Bible Smuggling with Reverend Ben Cooper Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper
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#CST - From the call to the fall of rain - (#CST70)
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Ben and Simon discuss the call of Noah in the book of Genesis and how faithful he was to the instruction of God’s word, Noah was 600 years old when he began building the Ark, as mentioned in Genesis 7:6: "Noah was six hundred years old when the floodwaters came on the earth." The Bible also states that it took Noah and his family 120 years to compl…
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Reverend Ben Cooper prays with Andy Hammond & Don Stockburn over a coffee. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Guest Speakers
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Reverend Ben Cooper and Leya discuss the Book of Revelation where angels feature throughout. This leads to a discussion about the Fallen Angel, Lucifer. They discuss the history of depictions of the devil and the very real threat he has to our lives in the present day. Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Leya
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Reverend Ben and Leya start a conversation about Angels. They discuss the depiction of angels in art and the media, how the bible describes them and how they are an inspiration to humanity; to worship "on earth, as it is in heaven". Support the showBy Reverend Ben Cooper / Leya
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#CST - From the call to the fall of rain - (#CST70)
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Ben and Simon discuss the call of Noah in the book of Genesis and how faithful he was to the instruction of God’s word, Noah was 600 years old when he began building the Ark, as mentioned in Genesis 7:6: "Noah was six hundred years old when the floodwaters came on the earth." The Bible also states that it took Noah and his family 120 years to compl…
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Taken from the scripture Gospel of John chapter 8 verse 32 Support the showBy Simon
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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…
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#CST - What You Say Over Yourself - (#CST69)
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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…
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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…
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Young Christians and the Law - (#553-Elim)
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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
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#CST - What You Say Over Yourself - (#CST69)
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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…
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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…
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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
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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Coffee & Prayer - I will price him - (#548-Elim)
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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
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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…
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Follow the ark of the covenant - (#543-Elim)
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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…
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Following Jesus as a young Christian - (#542-Elim)
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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
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#Christian Straight Talk - (#8 - Courage) - To keep going
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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
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#Christian Straight Talk - (#7 - Courage) - Being Patient
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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
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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
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Living as a Christian Youth today - (#541-Elim)
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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 Simon Pinchbeck \ Reverend Ben Cooper
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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…
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