Money Myth 1 – More Money will Make Me Happy

Key Takeaways: Money does not automatically equate to happiness, especially when basic needs are already met. Wealth and poverty are relative concepts that vary by individual perspective and cultural context. True contentment comes from placing hope in God rather than in accumulating wealth. …

Powerful People

Key Takeaways: Power is a neutral force; its ethical implications are shaped by how and for what it is used. The episode presents a dual perspective by considering both the historical abuses and noble implementations of power. Neuroscientists have found that power can decrease empathy, highli…

Recognising God’s Voice – Even for Children

Key Takeaways: Young and old alike can hear the voice of God, an assurance made possible by the Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost. Jesus is the 'living word of God', setting the standard for discerning if it's God's voice speaking through actions in day-to-day life. Recognizing God's voice …

Three Areas in Which it’s Difficult to Hear God’s Voice

Key Takeaways: The challenge of hearing God's voice in decisions about romance, offspring, and finances stems from our emotional investment. It is crucial to approach God with a heart ready to accept any answer, relinquishing personal agendas. Consultation and confirmation from a trusted comm…

An ISIS Fighter Meets Jesus in a Dream

Key Takeaways: Dreams and visions are significant and historical modes of communication between God and humans, often resulting in transformative experiences. Reports suggest a high percentage of Muslims convert to Christianity after dreaming of Jesus, demonstrating the ongoing relevance of div…

Waiting for God to Speak Out Loud

Key Takeaways: God's voice is more commonly a spiritual manifestation rather than an audible, physical sound. Biblical references, like the use of parables and the call to have ears that truly hear, emphasise the importance of spiritual receptivity. Personal experiences with hearing God's voi…

Hearing God and a Microwave Mentality

Key Takeaways: Hearing God's voice is a process comparable to cooking with a slow cooker, not a microwave; it takes time and practice. Biblical characters, like Elijah, Gideon, and Samuel, had to learn to discern God's voice, often in the face of mistakes and doubts. The scriptures often pres…

The Hard Work Of Unity

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our li…

The Holy Spirit, The Great Strategist

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our li…

Decline of Christianity in the West

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our li…