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The A.I.M of this podcast is to help people form an intimate relationship with God and to answer the big life questions: - What was our origin? - Where can we find meaning and purpose? - How do we discern between good and evil, fact and fiction? - What is our ultimate destination? Many today are seeking these answers but not finding them. This is often because they are looking in the wrong places. All the guidance, wisdom, provision, love, forgiveness, hope and peace we seek can be found whe ...
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Surrendering, Suffering and God's Sovereignty
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In this week's episode I talk about three different worldviews and their response to human suffering. Should we have faith in humans to solve the world's problems? Or will Artificial Intelligence give us the answers? Both humans and technology are flawed but if we have faith in our Creator and his sovereignty, might and faithfulness, we will feel m…
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In this week's episode I talk about the difference between "Jesus: the religion" and "Jesus: the reality". After two thousand years of church history, I ask if we have fallen into the trap that the apostle Paul warned us against by being embroiled in "vain discussions" that lead us away from our faith? Jesus called his followers to simply believe i…
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God is Love - How Does God's Love and Word Heal Us?
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In this week's podcast, I talk about God's steadfast love and the healing power of His word. How does God's love differ to our love for each other? God's love often includes discipline, which means we can be left to our own devices until we freely turn back to God for healing. God's word heals us, which is why we need to abide in His word by readin…
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Abide In Me - How Do Jesus' Words Transform Us?
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In this week's episode, I talk about Jesus' instruction to His disciples to abide in Him by abiding in His words. "If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you." John 15:7 The words we speak to each other and our own thoughts affect us deeply, so how much more will Jesus' words transform our inner …
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The Appropriateness of the Hour; How to use the spiritual disciplines to deepen your relationship with God
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In this week's episode I discuss the power of the spiritual disciples, such as meditation, and how best to use them. Many of us have been taught that to be disciplined is to do the same things in the same way every day and if we deviate from this routine we are undisciplined. I use Richard Foster's book, "A Celebration of Discipline" to dispel this…
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In this week's episode I discuss the connection between idols and morals. Idolatry may seem like an outdated concept to many, but we all have idols that can take the place of God in our lives. I talk about modern day idols and the morality that is born out of following them. I speak about why idolatry is seen as one of the worse sins and how it is …
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The Good News - An Introduction to the Gospel
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In this week's episode, I begin to explore what "The Gospel" is and why we should care about it. The word "Gospel" means "good news" and the Merriam Webster dictionary describes it as "the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation." It tells us who Christ is, what it means to be in the Kingdom of God and how we can be saved. Unfo…
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Seventy Times Seven - Universal Forgiveness
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In this week's episode I talk about forgiveness, sin, repentance and free will. Did Jesus teach universal forgiveness, or are there things we need to do to receive it? Are we to forgive those people who are unrepentant? Will Jesus forgive those who don't believe in Him? Are there some things that are unforgivable? Bible references: Matthew 18:21-25…
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Divine Hiddenness: Why is God Hidden to Those Who Are Sincerely Seeking Him?
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In this week's episode I talk about why many people who are sincerely seeking God do not find Him. I talk about unconscious barriers that may keep us from experiencing God's presence; the reason why we need to examine our expectations of God; and what God requires from those who seek Him. Bible References: Book of Job; Paul's Conversion, Acts 9:1-1…
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Never the Twain - Why Do We Seek God in Different Ways?
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In this week's podcast I talk about the difference between having knowledge about God versus knowing God. Why do so many people run away from having a relationship with their Creator? Are they scared of being judged, or angry about the suffering they have endured? I discuss how different personality types seek to know God and also delve into the re…
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In this week's podcast I talk about the dumbing down of our society and how we can learn to see through the media spin and the many wolves in sheep's clothing that want to lead us away from the truth. "One of the painful signs of years of dumbed-down education is how many people are unable to make a coherent argument. They can vent their emotions, …
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Unity or Uniformity - The Diversity of Modern Christian Teachings
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In this week's episode I talk about the nature of criticism and how it is different to having true discernment. I also pay homage to some of great teachers and resources that led me to appreciate the diverse doctrines within the different Christian denominations. Below is a selection of resources. Bible References: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 (Is Christ …
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Knowing and Being Known - The Story of Paul
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In this week's podcast, I talk about the Apostle Paul and how his life can be a template for us when we are seeking a relationship with God. I also talk about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus, why this is the central teaching of Christianity and why it matters to all of us today. Bible references: Acts 9:1-22 (Paul's conversion), Galatia…
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The Problem with Perennialism (Modern Spirituality)
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In this episode I talk about the ideas behind modern spirituality, which has at its foundation the philosophy of Perennialism; the idea that all religions have a common core and that there are many paths to God. But what is missing from this kind of religious pluralism? Even though these ideas seem accepting and tolerant, could they in fact be lead…
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