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UP0055 Escaping Escapism (Dave Griffith-Jones)
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Dan Hames speaks with Dave Griffith-Jones about escapism, Netflix binges, seeing the dentist, FOMO, how to read the Psalms, and the gospel's answer to our fear.Door Union
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UP0054 A New Day (Emma Scrivener)
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Emma Scrivener chats to Dan Hames about her book, 'A New Day', considering mental health, the Church, and the gospel.Door Union
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UP0053 The Star Of Bethlehem (Colin Nicholl)
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In this bumper edition of the podcast, Dan Hames speaks to Colin Nicholl about his extraordinary research into the Star of Bethlehem.Door Union
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UP0052 The Ascension Of Jesus (Gerrit Scott Dawson)
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Dan Hames chats with Gerrit Scott Dawson about the ascension – what it is, why it matters, and how it changes everything about your life today.Door Union
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UP0051 Why The Reformation Still Matters (Michael Reeves)
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Dan Hames quizzes Mike Reeves about 'Why the Reformation Still Matters', his book co-authored with Tim Chester.Door Union
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David Murray gives us a host of reasons to pursue real happiness in Christian living.Door Union
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David Murray questions the popular idea that there is a difference between happiness and joy.Door Union
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David Murray gives his advice on how to see more of Jesus and his salvation in the pages of the Old Testament.Door Union
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David Murray explores the ways the Old Testament saints knew and trusted in Jesus as he 'tried on the clothes of his incarnation' before time.Door Union
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David Murray considers whether those who lived before Jesus' birth were saved by their works, faith in God in general, by their sacrifices, or by another way altogether.Door Union
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UP0045 What encouragements and challenges might Newton direct towards believers today? (Tony Reinke)
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Dan Hames asks Tony Reinke how John Newton might encourage and challenge us, centuries after his death.Door Union
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Tony Reinke outlines what he believes to be the heart of John Newton's pastoral care, theology, and letter writing.Door Union
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Tony Reinke describes John Newton's methods of pastoral care, and opens up his heart to serve those in his care.Door Union
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UP0042 What is John Newton's life story? (Tony Reinke)
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Tony Reinke tells the life story of John Newton, from sin and slavery to Christ and ministry.Door Union
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Tony Reinke describes how he came to study John Newton, and commends his writing – especially his letters – for us today.Door Union
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Graham Tomlin tells us which part of Luther's theology might be the most crucial – and which Luther himself thought of the same way.Door Union
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Did Luther totally dismiss good works? Were they important in any way at all? Graham Tomlin investigates.Door Union
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Dan Hames asks Graham Tomlin about Luther's famous distinction between 'law' and 'gospel', and they touch on the New Perspective's reading of Luther.Door Union
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Graham Tomlin explains Luther's theology of the cross – that the death of Jesus reveals much about God, reality, and us.Door Union
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Graham Tomlin talks about Luther's life as a monk and his breakthrough in understanding salvation.Door Union
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What can I do if I have used my power for my own ends? What can I do if I have power but have failed to take responsibility and use it properly? Mark Stirling gives some practical pointers.Door Union
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We're often warned about money, sex, and power – they're dangerous and addictive. But is power something Christian leaders should avoid?Door Union
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Mark Stirling looks at Jesus' teaching to his disciples about power.Door Union
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Mark Stirling shows us that biblically, power is for the purpose of humble service.Door Union
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UP0031 What Is The Nature Of Spiritual Authority and How is it Open to Misuse? (Mark Stirling)
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Mark Stirling looks at the nature of authority in Christian leadership and challenges us to think about how easily it can be twisted.Door Union
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Gloria Furman gives us practical help in enjoying Jesus daily while we are pressed for time, bored, or busy.Door Union
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Dan Hames asks Gloria Furman why it's important – and if it's possible – to keep Christ at the centre of family life.Door Union
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Gloria Furman speaks about helping your children to know the Lord while staying close to him yourself.Door Union
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Gloria Furman reflects on the ways motherhood brought her to deal with fear and change, and taught her about the love of God.Door Union
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Gloria Furman speaks about the challenges and blessings of being a busy mother.Door Union
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Kyle Strobel speaks about the benefits of silent prayer, resting in the intercession of the Son and the Spirit.Door Union
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UP0024 What Is Christian Spirituality All About? (Kyle Strobel)
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Kyle Strobel speaks about the subject of his book, 'Beloved Dust'; knowing ourselves before God in prayer.Door Union
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Kyle Strobel talks about why Jonathan Edwards said God is 'religious'.Door Union
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UP0022 What Does it Mean to See God? (Kyle Strobel)
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Kyle Strobel delves into the biblical language of 'seeing God', considering what it means to 'see' God now by faith, and to see him face-to-face in the age to come.Door Union
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UP0021 How Should We Talk about the Presence of God? (Kyle Strobel)
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Dan Hames asks Kyle Strobel how Christians should relate to the OT language and concept of 'the presence of God' today.Door Union
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In the final part of our series reading through Luther on the first commandment, we're encouraged to reflect for ourselves how we respond to God's promises.Door Union
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In the fourth of five instalments reading through Luther's teaching on the first commandment, we come to the threat and the promise God attached to it.Door Union
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Listen to Martin Luther on the first commandment, from his Large Catechism, in the third of five instalments.Door Union
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Dan Hames reads from Luther's teaching on the first commandment in the second of five instalments.Door Union
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We sit back and read Luther's teaching on the first commandment in the first of five instalments.Door Union
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Dane Ortlund gives five pieces of practical advice for anyone who's struggling to read their Bible regularly.Door Union
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Dane Ortlund speaks about the way the Bible has impacted his life – an unchanging, rock-solid word from heaven.Door Union
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Dane Ortlund helps us set our expectations for our daily devotions. Should we be looking for verses to jump off the page? A 'still small voice' in our minds?Door Union
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We asked Dane Ortlund how to guard against our quiet times becoming and empty habit or meaningless ritual.Door Union
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UP0011 Does 'Read Your Bible Pray Every Day And You'll Grow' Work in Adult Life? (Dane Ortlund)
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Dan Hames asks Dane Ortlund whether reading the Bible can really help Christians grow spiritually.Door Union
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Andrew Wilson talks about disagreeing over doctrine. Why debate theology with other Christians? Isn't it divisive and unhelpful?Door Union
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UP0009 Why Does the Bible Seem so Outdated on Issues like Gender and Sexuality? (Andrew Wilson)
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Andrew Wilson compares our changing human ideas and concerns with the unchanging word of God.Door Union
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UP SPECIAL 0001 What Should Christians Make of Halloween? (Glen Scrivener)
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Dan Hames and Glen Scrivener speak about Halloween's origins and meaning; its dangers and its opportunities.Door Union
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Andrew Wilson explains the history of the canon of scripture and why we can be confident in the Bible we have today.Door Union
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Andrew Wilson shows how Jesus is the heart and focus of the whole Bible – Old Testament and New.Door Union
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