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LifeWords Q&A with David Reay

by Hope Media

LifeWords Q&A is a short conversation about life’s deeper questions, from a Christian perspective. Presenting the “Answers” is David Reay, an Anglican minister for over 40 years — with a knack for working through faith’s tricky questions.

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Episodes

  1. “My Friend has Walked Away From Faith. Should I Try to ‘Win Them Back’?” (Ep 90)

    If you’ve been in Christian community for any length of time, you probably know at least one or two people who’ve walked away from the church. When a loved friend or family member rejects faith, what should we say or do? How can we continue to be their friend? Should we try to “win them back to...

  2. “Is The Pandemic Good for the Church? And How Do I Revive My Iso-Affected Faith?” (Ep 89)

    The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the church has been vast, large scale, and a mixture of both good and bad. Do the positives outweigh the negatives? How will this change church as we know it? And how can I revive my faith when I’ve lost interest in just tuning into live-streamed services?

  3. “If I’m Supposed to Be Content, Does That Mean I Shouldn’t Wish for Anything to Change?” (Ep 88)

    The Bible teaches us to be content with our situation in life. Does this mean it's wrong for Christians to feel frustrated or desire for growth and change?

  4. "I Want to Pray, But I Don't Think My Faith is Strong Enough..." (Ep 87)

    Every believer has ups and downs in their faith. Can God answer our prayers when we’re not feeling confident? What do we do when our faith feels weak?

  5. “I’ve Got a Big Decision to Make. How Do I Know God’s Will?” (Ep 86)

    We all have times when we have to make big decisions that could determine the direction of our life. In this episode, David and Clare chat about how to discern God’s will, and how to move forwards in a healthy way in decision making.

  6. “If God Can Do Anything… Why Won’t He Just Step In And Stop This Pandemic?” [Ep 85]

    COVID-19 has disrupted much of the world, killed thousands, sparked a torrent of conspiracy theories—and got many people questioning God: “If he can do anything, why doesn’t he end the Pandemic?” In this episode David Reay and Clare Bruce ponder some possible answers.

  7. “Debates are Getting So Nasty! How Can Share my Opinion, Without Ruining Friendships?” [Ep 84]

    In a world of political, religious and ideological tensions, it’s not hard to get caught in a heated debate: especially on social media! How can we share our point of view, without burning bridges? David Reay and Clare Bruce talk through some helpful pointers.

  8. 83 – "My Friend is Behaving Badly - But Jesus Said, ‘Judge Not’. Should I Confront Them, or Ignore It?"

    We all have blind spots and character flaws, and sometimes it takes a friend to point it out to us. But when is it right to correct someone, and when is it wrong? Didn’t Jesus say “judge not, lest you also be judged”? David Reay suggests some answers from a Biblical and pastoral perspective.

  9. 82 - “Is it Bad That I'm Angry? When is Anger Wrong, and When is it Right?”

    Anger is an emotion we all deal with – but it’s easy to mishandle. Sometimes we let our anger get out of hand; other times we try and suppress it. In this episode David Reay and Clare Bruce explore the different kinds of anger, and how to handle it well.

  10. 81 - Why Don't I Always Get What I Ask For in Prayer? Why Bother Praying?

    Prayer can be a mysterious thing. Sometimes we may feel God’s presence when we pray, other times we don’t. Sometimes we may see amazing answers to prayer, other times we may feel like we’re praying into thin air. You may at times ask, “If I’ve been praying for something and it’s not being…

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  11. 80: “If I Forgive, Doesn’t That Let Them Off the Hook?”

    Nobody goes through life without being hurt, wronged or offended in some way. When we are, we may find ourselves in a wrestle with the idea of forgiveness. So what is forgiveness, and what is it not? If we forgive, do we have to restore the relationship with the wrong-doer? Do we have to trust…

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  12. 79: “Why Does a Good God, Let Bad Things - Like Pandemics - Happen?”

    In a world full of bad news, there’s an age-old question that many people ask: why does a good God let bad things happen? With the world in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s a timely one. David Reay discusses some of the possible answers.

  13. 78: “When Church Leaders Fall, How Can I Defend My Faith?”

    When church leaders have a public fall from grace, it can put Christians in a difficult position, feeling like they have to defend the validity of their church or their faith. What can we say in response to criticisms of our flawed leaders?

  14. 77: “Jesus – The Only Way to God? Doesn’t That Sound Arrogant?”

    It’s a point commonly made by people either exploring faith, or critiquing it from a distance: ‘Doesn’t Jesus sound pretty arrogant when he says, “I am the way, the truth and the life; No one comes to the Father except through me”?’ Other faiths obviously disagree with this statement. So how do…

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  15. 76: “When I’m Standing Up for my Faith, How Do I Not Sound Like a Spiritual Snob?”

    When we speak up publicly on an issue of faith, we risk sounding arrogant or judgmental. How can we make our speech truthful, but also gracious? David talks about the importance of knowing your audience, knowing the media you are communicating with, being sensitive to peoples' life experience and...

  16. Christian Politics; Church Musician Dress Codes; and One of Jesus' Trickiest Statements...

    David Reay chats about: Christian political parties, church musician dress codes, & Jesus's tricky statement, that "those who aren't for me are against me".

  17. Why is Song of Solomon in the Bible? LifeWords Q&A Podcast

    David Reay answers your questions about how the Bible connects with everyday life. This week, living your faith without attending church, why is the Bible the inspires word of God and why is Song of Solomon in the Bible?

  18. LifeWords Q&A – Spiritual Gifts, Raising Children The Right Way and Is Gambling Wrong?

    Is any sort of gambling wrong? This is one of the questions being discussed on this episode of LifeWords Q&A with David Reay. Also on the show discovering your spiritual gifts …

  19. LifeWords Q&A – Can People With Dementia Relate To God? Reading Revelation and Civil Disobedience

    Can people with disability or dementia relate to God? That's one of the questions you're asking David Reay on this weeks edition of LifeWords Q&A. Also, how literally do we take the book of Revelation and is it ever right to disobey civil authority?

  20. LifeWords Q&A Podcast – Is Suicide A Sin? Is Jesus' Forgiveness and Forgiving Others Linked?

    This week on LifeWords Q&A podcast, Is suicide a sin? What should I expect from a sermon: they often don’t affect me at all and Jesus seems to link his forgiving us with our forgiving others. How does that work?

  21. LifeWords Q&A Podcast – Should I Baptise My Child?, Prayer Time and Jesus in the Old Testament

    This week on LifeWords Q&A David answers your questions on child baptism, how long is enough in prayer and discovering Jesus in the Old Testament.

  22. LifeWords Q&A Podcast – How Do I Save My Church? Wealth A Hinderance to Heaven? A God Who Changes His Mind

    This week on LifeWords Q&A Podcast David Reay answers your questions on saving a church in decline, is wealth a hindrance to heaven and is does God change his mind?

  23. LifeWords Q&A – Does God Speak Through Art & Creation and the Issue of Free Speech

    Does God speak through art and creation? Can Christians express their views without causing offence and not break the law and the struggle to forgive a family member.

  24. LifeWords Q&A – Arguing or Loving Someone Into Heaven

    LifeWords Q&A is back with another three of your questions. We'll explore the case of arguing or loving someone into a relationship with Jesus and is it harder being a Christian today than in the past?

  25. LifeWords Q&A – Romance With A Non Christian and Marriage Without Children

    LifeWords Q&A explores the mystery of faith, understanding the Bible in today's context and much more. This week David talks about his method of communicating truths about …

  26. LifeWords Q&A – Is It Predetermined I'm Going To Hell?

    This week on LifeWords Q&A podcast David Reay tackles three more of your questions about faith, the bible and other mysteries. Does God choose who goes to heaven or hell before birth? and more,

  27. LifeWords Q&A Podcast – Welcoming New Comers & Coveting

    LifeWords Q&A Podcast with David Reay answers your questions about the Bible, living out your faith and stranges practices or beliefs we've picked up across the …

  28. LifeWords Q&A Podcast – Were Adam & Eve Real People?

    LifeWords Q&A with David Reay answers your questions about the bible, living your faith and other hot potatoe issues. This week, Were Adam & Eve real? Getting over grief and kneeling to pray?

  29. LifeWords Q&A Podcast – Lying, Inappropriate Relationships and Women in Leadership

    This week on LifeWords Q&A Podcast David Reay answers your questions on the Bible, Faith and Christian living.

  30. LifeWords Q&A Podcast – Should Ministers Direct Your Vote, Sunday Sport and Communion

    David Reay discusses your questions on church leaders and should they direct their members how to vote, Sunday sport and holy communion.

  31. LifeWords Q&A Podcast: Why Hell?, Bible Translations and Equality

    Join David Reay as he explores how the Bible relates to life in todays world with the LifeWords Q&A Podcast. This week David answers your questions; …

  32. LifeWords Q&A Podcast: The Sacredness of Human Life

    Join David Reay as he tackles your faith questions. This week the sacredness of human life as we look as euthanasia and abortion.

  33. LifeWords Q&A: Jesus Divisive or Prince of Peace? Dropping off Social Media and was the Flood Worldwide?

    This week Is Jesus the Prince of Peace or just divisive, should Christians opt out of social media and the issue of the Genesis flood. Was it worldwide or region specific?

  34. LifeWords Q&A: Crucified with Christ – What Does It Mean?

    What does the Bible mean when it says we're crucified with Christ? We also look at the negative reporting of the church in the media and are church numbers important, should it be a focus of a church?

  35. LifeWords Q&A: Questions Around The Prodigal Son

    Join David Reay and Andrew Morris as they answer your questions on life and faith. This week three questions centred around the story of the Prodigal Son.

  36. LifeWords Q&A: Episode 55

    This week on LifeWords Q&A podcast with David Real we discuss: How important is it to believe in the Virgin Birth? Who was to blame for the …

  37. LifeWords Q&A – Episode 54 – Adrian Plass Special

    In this special LifeWords Q&A David Reay chats with UK Christian author Adrian Plass on his recent working holiday of Australia.

  38. LifeWords Q&A – Episode 53

    This week on LifeWords Q&A David Reay discusses four questions. One of my favourite verses is Romans 8:1 which says we have no …

  39. LifeWords Q&A – Episode 52

    LifeWords Q&A with David Reay discusses issues of life and faith. Each week we tackle your questions. This week: the virgin birth, who is to blame for Jesus' death and debt.

  40. LifeWords Q&A – Episode 51

    LifeWords Q&A tackles questions on life and faith and struggling with the shades of grey. This week marriage breakdown and ministry, trust and lies and church abuse.

  41. LifeWords Q and A – Episode 50

    LifeWords Q and A with David Reay answers your questions about God, Jesus, faith and the Bible. In this episode David answers three questions: I …

  42. LifeWords Q and A – Episode 49

    LifeWords Q and A with David Reay explores questions about faith, the Bible and how we live the Christian life. Today three questions: Among the …

  43. LifeWords Q and A – Episode 48

    David Reay author of LifeWords daily devotional answers your questions about life and faith in this weekly podcast. I have heard that the …

  44. LifeWords Q&A – Episode 47

    LifeWords Q&A explores issues of life and faith with David Reay. Each week we discuss three questions: I hear people say that Jesus …

  45. LifeWords Q&A – Episode 46

    This week on LifeWords Q&A with David Reay we answer your questions on life and faith. The book of Revelation mentions something about …

  46. LifeWords Q and A – Episode 45

    This week on LifeWords Q&A David Reay tackles another three questions listeners have emailed him. I can't recall when I became a …

  47. LifeWords Q and A – Episode 44

    This week on Lifewords Q&A David Reay discusses, Should I read or rely on Study Bibles? Someone I love has given up their faith, what can I do? If God hardened Pharaoh's heart, why is …

  48. LifeWords Q and A: Ep 43

    This week on LifeWords Q&A with David Reay: I hear a lot of churches boasting about numbers attending, but do numbers matter? There's so much negative reporting about the church in the media. Is this part of a conspiracy against the church? What does it mean in the Bible that we are crucified…

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  49. LifeWords: Ep 42

    This week on LifeWords, David Reay looks at three questions about life and faith. I know so many Christians who are utterly exhausted in doing ministry and other things. Some of them say it is better to burn out than rust out. What do you think? I am a bit wary of all this climate change debate....

  50. LifeWords: Ep 41

    This week on LifeWords with David Reay we explore three questions. I have been told if I had more faith my prayers would be answered. Is this true? Do …

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LifeWords Q&A is a short conversation about life’s deeper questions, from a Christian perspective. Presenting the “Answers” is David Reay, an Anglican minister for over 40 years — with a knack for working through faith’s tricky questions.

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