Season 1

141. Saved From, Saved By And Saved For. Continuing the conversation about Gods wrath, in this episode we look at what is the 'Doctrine of Salvation'. What is it we are saved from, what is it that saves us and what are we saved for? Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/...

140. God of wrath or God of love. We can get very confused by what looks like an angry God in the Old Testament and a loving God in the New Testament. But is that true? Is God angry? Is God the same in the Old and New Testaments? In this episode, we cover a number of topics, but the main one is that...

139. Things the Queen Said About King Jesus. Queen Elizabeth II would give a yearly Christmas message. As the years went on they became more and more evangelistic. In this episode we look at what she said about King Jesus whom she served. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffe...

138. Norm Macdonald preached in my dream In this episode, Cris launches our new term with an episode on a dream he had this summer while on Sabbatical. Do you feel like a bad Christian? Do you feel like you should do more to be a better Christian? Then this episode is for you. Support the podcast wi...

137. Getting the gospel mixed up can get you in a real mess. Do you know that even the smallest deviation from the gospel Jesus gave us can lead us into a whole load of mess. In this episode we look at 6 ways of seeing the gospel and where it will land us if we get it wrong. Support the podcast with...

136. A conversation with Olivia Amartey Interview with Executive Director of Elim, Olivia Amartey on how to follow Jesus even when life does not pan out the way you think. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of What If We Knew What God Knows Ab...

135. What Is The Evidence For The Resurrection In this episode we will be exploring the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. We will look at why we can be confident the resurrection happened by the infomation we have from other writers and historians. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https:/...

134. What Is The Evidence That The Bible Is True In this episode we will be exploring the evidence for the Bible being what was written in the 1st century. We want to build confidence that the events told about in the Bible can be trusted did really happen. We will understand how the Bible was put t...

133. What Is The Evidence That Jesus Was Actually Real? In these next few episodes we will be exploring the evidence for Christianity, Jesus, the Resurrection and the Bible. We want to build confidence that the events told about in the Bible can be trusted did really happen. Support the podcast with...

132. What If We Knew We Had Authority? In this episode we continue to explore what it is that God knows about us. We look at the type of authority we are given, how we are given it and what we should be doing with it. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To g...

131. What If We Knew We Are More Powerful Than We Can Imagine. In this episode we continue to explore what it is that God knows about us. We talk about Failure and Fear and Jesus' Forgiveness and Faithfulness. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a cop...

130. What If We Knew We Are Gifted. In this episode we continue to explore what it is that God knows about us. In Romans 12 we are reminded that we are gifted by God according to his grace. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of What If We Knew...

129. What If We Knew We Were Able, Capable And Holy In this episode we continue to explore what it is that God knows about us. We often think we are unable, uncapable and a bit of a mess. Jesus knows something different. He knows you are able because He is able. The main passage we look at in this e...

128. What If We Knew We Were Sons and Daughters? Reading 2 Cor 6:14-18, in this episode we talk about.... Orphan complex, The Prodigal son, The authority we have, The purpose we have, The significance we have. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a cop...

127. What If We Knew What God Knows About Us? Would a heavens perspective on our lives mean we see ourselves differently? Would we make different decisions if we saw ourselves as God sees us? In this episode series, we will explore a new way of seeing yourself. Support the podcast with a coffee.... ...

126. What Does It Mean That Jesus Is The Cornerstone? In 1 Peter 2, Peter calls Jesus a "Living Stone" and a "precious cornerstone". What is this all about and how can it be applied to our lives? Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers The Big Church Read... htt...

125. Jesus' Last Week, A DayBy Day Breakdown In this episode, we walk through Jesus' last week. Sunday to Sunday. Each day is accounted for, Jerusalem, Bethany, back to Jerusalem, through hell and back to Jerusalem. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get...

124. A Podcast Episode Recorded In Iraq. Episode 124 is one recorded in Iraq Airport having been to visit the church at work in Erbil, Duhok and Nineveh planes. All the churches and projects are partners with Open Doors. This episode is recorded live in the airport, so please do forgive the "bing bo...

123. Being A Scribe Of The Bible And A Chat With Kate Wharton. Kate is Vicar of @stbartsroby and Assistant National Leader @Newwineengland. Author 'Single Minded'. Check out her Blog at katewharton.blogspot.co.uk Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a ...

122. How To Read And Understand The Book Of Revelation with Dr James Harding. Out of all the books of the Bible there is two that we misunderstand the most. Leviticus and Revelation. In this episode we chat with Dr James Harding about Revelation and trust us this will be the most helpful thing you h...

121. Why Does Some Of Jesus' Teaching Sometimes Not Really Make Much Sense? Remez was a Rabbinical teaching technique meaning hint or clue. Rabbi Jesus uses this and would assume the listens know the full Biblical text. The Rabbi Jesus would quote one verse of the Bible and want you to say the next ...

120. Interview with Founding Director of Hope Lebedyn We interrupt our planned episode for a interview with Peter Martin, Founding Director of Hope Lebedyn in the Ukraine. Donate or support Hope Lebedyn here... https://hopelebedyn.org/ Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.c...

119. This Will Change Everything That You Thought About The Ten Commandments. In this episode, Cris talks walks us through a golden thread woven into the book of Exodus that impacts how you read the New Testament. This will change so much of how you read the Bible. Support the podcast with a coffee....

118. How To Overcome Spiritual Procrastination In this episode, Cris talks to us about the issue of 'Spiritual Procrastination' and how to overcome it. We all do it. We say "I need to know more before I can serve", or "I need go pray more before I can serve" or "I can do that later down the line" or...

117. How To Become More Fruitful In Life. In this episode, Cris walks us through 2 Peter 1:3-11 and looks at how this passage may help us understand and walk-in fruitfulness. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of Apprentice to Jesus head here....

116. What's An Anchor Doing In The Holy Of Holies? Hebrew 6:19-20 tells us there is a anchor we are tried to in the holy of holies. This verse and songs that use it can often feel confusing. After this episode you will not be confused again. Original article: https://www.1517.org/articles/whats-an-a...

115. Finding Joy In Lament with Rachael Newham In this episode we chat with Rachel about what it looks like to celebrate and find joy in the times we are in fact struggling. Rachael Newham (@rachelnewham90) is Mental Health Friendly Church Project Coordinator at Kintsugi Hope and the founder of Chri...

114. The Holy Name of God. In this episode we spend some time looking at the holy name of God found in Exodus 3. We also look at the oldest names for God and what they mean as well as the name that Jesus (Yeshua) used for himself in Revelation. Here is the PDF of the pictures of Gods names used in t...

113. Cold Case Christianity with Jim Warner Wallace. Jim Warner Wallace is an American homicide detective and Christian apologist. Giving so much of his life to Cold Case work Jim turns his skills to Christianity. What evidence is there for Jesus outside of the Bible? Jim's Book... https://www.amazo...

112. How To Give Your Christian Life More Support So You Flourish What is a rule of life? A rule of life is a way to structure your Christian life with a set of practices and relational rhythms that help us create space in our busy world for us to be with Jesus. I don’t call mine Rule of Life, I cal...

111. If We Didn't Sin Would Jesus Never Have Needed To Come? Is the incarnation only about sin management? Is it good news then that we sinned, it meant Jesus would come? The answer is much more exciting and fulfilling than you could think. To get a copy of Apprentice to Jesus head here... https://w...

110. Remembering the true nativity scene with Ian Paul Ian Paul is a theologian, author, speaker, academic consultant. He blogs regularly at www.psephizo.com. In this episode we explore the nativity scene, what would it have actually looked like why is it important for us to know? To get a copy of A...

109. Jesus Never Said 'I Am God'. Is this true? Did Jesus never say 'I am God'? The answer is He didn't use those words but He did make claim to his divinity. We will look through some of John's gospel to help us answer the question. To get a copy of Apprentice to Jesus head here... https://www.eden...

108. The Spiritual Gift of Reminiscing. In this episode, we explore the spiritual gift of reminiscing and remembering and how it will always lead us to a place of gratitude and faith. To get a copy of Apprentice to Jesus head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/devotional/apprentice-to-jesus-cris-rogers ...

107. Did Jesus Call A Woman A B.i.t.c.h? Hang on.... Did you read that right? In this episode we will look at Mark 7:24-30 and try to understand what is it Jesus was saying to the Syrophoenician woman. The Greek from this episode. Kunarion (coo-arian) = Pet Dog Kuon (coo-on) = Wild unclean animal. T...

106. Jesus Never Said You Have To Be Cruel To Be Kind There are numbers of things we think Jesus or the Bible says that is simply not true or there. In this episode, we explore the things that Jesus never said. To get a copy of Apprentice to Jesus head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/devotional/appre...

105. Interview With Ryan Rodrigues On Biblical Identity In this episode we spend time with HTB trainee vicar Ryan Rodrigues as we explore 'Biblical Identity'. What labels do we wear and how do they shape us in light of our ultimate identity? If you have a story or testimony of God at work then pleas...

104. Jesus said.... My Father Is Always At Work. This episode is a testimony from the last few months demonstrating John 5:17, "In his defense Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.”" If you have a story or testimony of God at work then please do...

103. Jesus never said... The Church Should Be Lead By White People. Its Black History month and we didn't want to miss the opportunity to remind us that the story of God is the story of people of colour. You would be hard pushed to find a white face in the Bible. In this episode we look at the histo...

102. Jesus never said... Be true to yourself There are many counterfeit gospels in the world that we have to be careful we aren‘t drawn in by them. One of these is the gospel of ”Be true to yourself”. There is little more intoxicating than believing that you know best. In this episode, we explore wh...

101.How to be never lacking in passion for Jesus. Welcome to our 101 episode. Its been a exciting journey to get to this point. In this episode we talk about passion for Jesus and how to keep the faith fire burning. Cris Rogers is a church leader at Allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Discip...

100. Theology of the Trinity part 4 - God as Unstoppable Spirit. In this 4 part series we are exploring the 'Theology' of the Trinity. In this episode we are exploring the work of the Holy Spirit called the Unstoppable Spirit. To get a copy of Apprentice to Jesus head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/...

99. Theology of the Trinity part 3 - God as Unbeatable Son. In this 4 part series we are exploring the 'Theology' of the Trinity. In this episode we are exploring Jesus as the unbeatable son. To get a copy of Apprentice to Jesus head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/devotional/apprentice-to-jesus-cris...

98. Theology of the Trinity part 2 - God as Unfathomable Father. In this 4 part series we are exploring the 'Theology' of the Trinity. We can often get ourselves tangled up in how we understand the God Head. In this series we untangle the Trinity and in this episode we explore the Father, who is He ...

97. God loves Dance, did you know that? Theology of the Trinity part 1 As we kick back off the podcast we do so with a 4 part theology series looking at the Trinity. Do you find the Trinity is something you struggle to get your head around? Then this series is just for you. To get a copy of Apprenti...

96. Let's Talk About Porn with Ian Henderson This is a little summer extra episode of Making Disciples. This time around we are talking with Ian Henderson of The Naked Truth Project. In this episode we talk...... Is porn really a problem or just a bad habit. What actually is porn? What can be done a...

95. What Is The State Of The Global Church With Emma Worrall from Open Doors We are part of a global family but we often don’t know what is happening with the rest of the family. In this episode we hear about Christians in North Korea, Iraq, India and a few other places. We learn about the family so...

94. How to find true Happiness. The goal of modern life is to be happy. The problem is the goalposts keep moving, what we think we need or want is ever-changing. In this episode, we explore what is true happiness from a Jesus perspective. To get a copy of Apprentice to Jesus head here... https://www...

93. Faith In The Fog with Jeff Lucas We all go through seasons when life feels like we are walking through the fog. God feels silent, we are surrounded by doubts and we are out of hope and joy. In this episode we interview author of 'Faith in the fog' Jeff Lucas on his experience as a Christian when...

92. Learning To Control What We Say. Our heart and our mouths are connected. What comes out of our mouths reveals what is going on inside our hearts. In this episode we explore our mouths and how we are able to change what we say to be a lot more like Jesus. To get a copy of Apprentice to Jesus head...