Episodes
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When God Seems Absent - Esther 1 (Peter Adam)
In a culture captivated by power, wealth and influence, the book of Esther tells the story of God's people living in a world where he seems absent. Set in the mighty Persian Empire, Esther paints a picture of life at a time when believers were marginalised, vulnerable and living under the shadow…
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We Live in a World Shaped by Christianity - Ben Virgo
Christian history is often dismissed as irrelevant or outdated, but what if many of the freedoms, institutions and values we cherish today can be traced back to followers of Jesus? In this episode, we sit down with Ben Virgo to explore the remarkable stories of Christians who helped shape not…
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Why Eternity Won't Leave You Alone - Ecclesiastes 3 (Jonty Allcock)
Why do our greatest achievements never quite satisfy us? Why do we experience joy and sorrow, gain and loss, laughter and tears, all within the same life? In Ecclesiastes 3, we explore the famous passage about "a time for everything" and discover that our frustration with life isn't accidental.…
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Ecclesiastes: The Words of a Failed Messiah - Jonty Allcock
What is Ecclesiastes actually about? Is it a book about meaninglessness, or is it doing something much deeper? In this episode, we sit down with John Alcock, pastor of Globe Church in London, to explore one of the Bible's most enigmatic books and why its message continues to resonate so strongly...
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Church History for Everyone - Kevin DeYoung (Bonus Episode)
In this episode we feature a seminar by Kevin DeYoung at Trinity Westminster Church. The occasion was the launch of Kevin's book Church History for Everyone and in his talk, he considered why church history matters to Christians, and how it can be best used in line with our own ministry. The…
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Stop Pretending Everything is Fine - Ecclesiastes 1 (Jonty Allcock)
Why does Ecclesiastes begin with the startling claim that "everything is meaningless"? In this episode, we begin our new series in Ecclesiastes by exploring what one of the Bible's most misunderstood books is really saying. Rather than teaching that life has no meaning, Ecclesiastes confronts us...
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How a dying church comes back to life - Richard Coombs
In this episode Leo spoke to Richard Coombs, Rector of St Matthew's & The Minster in Cheltenham, UK. Drawing on decades of ministry experience, Richard reflects on two church revitalisation stories, sharing what he learned about leadership, patience, prayer, and the slow work of gospel...
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Looking for Love in the Wrong Place? - Song of Songs 7-8 (William Taylor)
In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor on Song of Songs 7-8. In it, William considers the book's conclusion and how it fits into the context of salvation history and the Old Testament's Christology. Questions answered in this episode: What does the Song of Songs teach us about true...
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Song of Songs: What Solomon Got Wrong About Love - William Taylor
The Song of Songs is one of the Bible's most beautiful and mysterious books. Is it simply a collection of ancient love poetry, or is there something deeper going on? In this episode, William Taylor joins Leo Elbourne to explore the Bible's celebration of love, marriage, and sexual intimacy, and…
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The Bible's Teaching on Sex - Song of Songs 1-3 (William Taylor)
The Song of Songs is one of the most surprising books in the Bible. Often ignored, misunderstood, or treated with embarrassment, it presents a bold and beautiful celebration of love, marriage, and sexual intimacy as gifts from God. In this episode, we begin our journey through Song of Songs,...
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Preaching the Gospel across South Africa's Divides - Chris de Witt
In this episode of the Bible Matters Podcast, Leo sits down with Chris, pastor of a multicultural church in Cape Town, South Africa. Together they explore Chris's journey from accounting to gospel ministry, the challenges and opportunities of serving in a post-apartheid society, and why God's…
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God's rescue is better than you think - Ruth 4 (Tim Sheppard)
Have you ever wondered whether following God is really worth the cost when life seems to be falling apart? In this episode, we begin our journey through the book of Ruth by exploring one of the Bible's most honest accounts of grief, loss, faith, and hope. Naomi returns from Moab convinced that…
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The Book of Ruth: Why it's Not Really About Ruth - Tim Sheppard
What does the Book of Ruth really teach? Is it simply a love story, or is it asking a much bigger question: is it worth returning to the Lord when life is hard? In this episode, we were joined by Tim Sheppard to explore the first book in our series on the Megilloth, the Five Scrolls. We examined...
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Is Following God Really Worth It? - Ruth 1 (Tim Sheppard)
Have you ever wondered whether following God is really worth the cost when life seems to be falling apart? In this episode, we begin our journey through the book of Ruth by exploring one of the Bible's most honest accounts of grief, loss, faith, and hope. Naomi returns from Moab convinced that…
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The Megilloth: The Part of the Bible We forgot Existed
What if five seemingly unrelated books of the Bible were actually part of a forgotten collection? In this introductory episode to our new series on the Megilloth (the Five Scrolls), Leo is joined by Molly to explore one of the Bible's most overlooked groupings: Ruth, Esther, Ecclesiastes, Song of...
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Paul's Final Charge: Preach the Word - 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (Dick Lucas)
What does it take to finish the race of faith well? Drawing on Paul's images of the athlete, the soldier and the hardworking farmer, we consider the dangers, pressures and disappointments that can cause Christians to lose heart. Yet alongside the warnings comes a powerful encouragement: faithful...
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William Taylor answers questions on the Church of England crisis (Bonus episode)
Following William Taylor's recent talks on Titus and the Church of England, a number of questions and comments were raised by those who attended. In this short bonus episode, Leo Elbourne sits down with William Taylor to explore those questions in more detail, clarify his position, and discuss…
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God's Strategy for the Church in a Broken World - William Taylor (Titus 3)
What strategy should the church follow in order to reach a broken world? In this episode we feature a talk from William Taylor on Titus 3 that was given at a gathering of church leaders and ministry staff in London. In the talk, William looks at Paul's instructions to Timothy, and particularly…
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God' Strategy to Save the World - William Taylor (Titus 1-2)
How will God save the world? In this episode we feature a talk from William Taylor on Titus 1-2 that was given at a gathering of church leaders and ministry staff in London. In the talk, William looks at Paul's instructions to Timothy concerning his ministry to Crete, and how we can learn from it...
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John Stott: Your Verdict on Christianity? - The Final Cambridge Mission Part 7
Who is Jesus? And what verdict have you reached? In this powerful concluding address from the "Who's Jesus?" series, John Stott argues that the claims of Jesus demand a response. Drawing from Matthew 11:25-30, he explores Jesus' extraordinary statements about himself, his unique ability to reveal...
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John Stott: Christians: Cabbages or Kings? - The Final Cambridge Mission Part 6
Why does the church so often disappoint people? And what did Jesus actually intend it to be? In this classic address, John Stott asks whether Christians are merely harmless spectators in society or whether Jesus intended his followers to be a transformative force for good. Beginning with the...
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John Stott: Does Christianity Have a Catch? - The Final Cambridge Mission Part 5
Christianity sounds like good news. Forgiveness. New life. Peace with God. So what's the catch? In this powerful talk, John Stott explores one of Jesus' most challenging teachings: the cost of discipleship. Speaking to large crowds who were eager to follow Him, Jesus stopped them and urged them…
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John Stott: Will Jesus Change Me? - The Final Cambridge Mission Part 4
Can people really change? Many believe that with enough effort, education, social reform, or self-discipline, human nature can be improved. But Jesus offered a far more radical answer. In His conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, He declared: “You must be born again.” In this message, we explore...
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John Stott: Did Jesus really rise from the dead? - The Final Cambridge Mission Part 3
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? In this classic talk, John Stott explores both the historical evidence for the resurrection and its life-changing significance. Examining the empty tomb, the appearances of the risen Jesus, and the dramatic emergence of the early church, Stott argues that the...
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John Stott: Why did Jesus die? - The Final Cambridge Mission Part 2 #JohnStott #CrossofChrist #Apologetics
Why did Jesus die? For centuries, Christians have insisted that the cross stands at the very centre of the faith. But why? Couldn't God simply forgive sins without the death of Christ? In this historic lecture from Cambridge University in 1977, John Stott explores the meaning of the cross, the...
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John Stott: What is a human being? - The Final Cambridge Mission Part 1 #JohnStott #CICCU #Mission
In 1977, a packed hall in Cambridge gathered to hear one question explored: What is a human being? The speaker was a vicar from London named John Stott, and this would prove to be his final university mission.In this series of Bible Matters we'll be featuring the talks from this series, enhanced...
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Kevin DeYoung on the Secret to Reaching the Next Generation #YouthMinistry #BibleTeaching #ChristianLiving
How do we reach the next generation? In this episode of the Bible Matters Podcast, we speak with pastor and theologian Kevin DeYoung about how churches can faithfully answer that question. Drawing from his book The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation, Kevin challenges the idea...
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John Lennox on Jesus and the Future of Humanity #Jesus #FutureOfHumanity #ChristianHope
What does the future hold for humanity—and where does Jesus fit into that story? In this bonus episode of Bible Matters, we bring you a second interview with Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist John Lennox. Together, we explore one of the defining questions of our time: what kind of…
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John Lennox on AI, Transhumanism & the Hope of the Bible #JohnLennox #ArtificialIntelligence
What hope does artificial intelligence really offer for the future of humanity? In this episode of the Bible Matters Podcast, Oxford mathematician John Lennox reflects on AI, transhumanism, and the growing belief that technology can solve humanity’s deepest problems. Drawing on science…
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A Biblical View on Ghosts and Demons, and Why it Might Help Your Evangelism - Rory Shiner #demons #evangelism
In this episode Leo sat down with Rory Shiner, a Bible teacher based in Perth Australia. They discussed evangelism, and particularly how topics such as ghosts and demons can serve as a good intersection between discussions the world wants to have, and the answers Christianity offers. Questions...
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What Happened at Babel and Should We Preach Christ in Every Passage? - William Taylor (Genesis 10-11)
In this final episode of the series, we sat down with Wililam for one final time to discuss Genesis 10-11, the story of the tower of Babel, and the generations of Terah. We also discussed preaching Christ from Old Testament passages and considered correct and incorrect ways to do it. Questions...
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Genesis 10-11: The Tower of Babel and God's Opposition to Human Arrogance - William Taylor #genesis
In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor on Genesis 10, the story of the tower of Babel. In the talk, William considers mankind's striving to make a name for themselves, and how God will always oppose the proud. Questions answered in this episode: - What does the story of the tower of...
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God's Salvation through His Judgment in the Story of Noah - Kev Murdoch (Genesis 6-9) #Genesisexplained
In today's episode we continued our conversation with Kev Murdoch, Bible teacher based in London. We spoke about Genesis 6-9 and the story of Noah, and Kev helped us to see how this chapter reveals the character of God as both judge and saviour. Questions answered in this episode: - What is the...
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Genesis 6:9-7:9: The Flood, the Ark, and the God Who Wouldn't Give Up - Kev Murdoch #genesis #noah
In this episode we feature a talk by Kev Murdoch on Genesis 6:9-7:9. It's a talk which dwells on the flood narrative in Genesis, but also considers God's salvation amidst his judgment. Questions answered in this episode: - Why did God flood the world? - Was there a great flood? - What does the...
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Why Christian Leaders Fail - Rico Tice
In this episode we sat with Rico Tice to discuss Christian leadership. Rico offered his thoughts and reflections on recent failures of leadership in the Christian world, as well as offering his advice for Christian leaders. Questions answered in this episode: - Why do Christian leaders fall?…
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Genesis 6:1-8: 'Only Evil Continually'; the Reality of the Human Heart - William Taylor #genesis
In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor on Genesis 6:1-8. The talk particularly dwells on the Bible's verdict on the human heart, a verdict which runs contrary to the world's belief that humanity is fundamentally good. Questions answered in this episode: - Is humanity fundamentally...
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The Bible's Darkest Chapter, and its Brightest Hope - Kev Murdoch (Genesis 5) #genesisexplained
In today's episode, we spoke to Kev Murdoch, senior pastor of Euston Church in London. Kev spoke to us about Genesis 5:1-6:8 and considered the repeated refrain 'and he died', as well as some of the most obscure details in Genesis. Questions answered in this episode: - Is there a solution to…
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Genesis 5: Living in a world where death reigns - Kev Murdoch #genesisexplained #bibleexplained
In this episode we feature a talk by Kev Murdoch on Genesis 5. It's a talk which concerns the reign of death in a cursed world, as well as offering a glimmer of hope for those who walk with God. Questions answered in this episode: - Why do people die? - Is there anyway to avoid death? - What does...
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'You can't understand the Bible without this verse': Theology of 'the offspring'- Nancy Guthrie
In this episode we spoke to Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie. We discussed her work in teaching Biblical theology to others, as well as her thoughts on the Biblical theology of the offspring, which she believes unlocks so much of what's going on in the story of the Bible. Questions answered in this...
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Genesis 4: Can We Get Back to Paradise? - Paul Williams #genesisexplained #bibleexplained #preach
In this episode we feature a talk by Paul Williams on Genesis 4. It's a talk which considers humanity's efforts to return to paradise, having been expelled from the garden of Eden. Questions answered in this episode: - Why did God not accept Cain's sacrifice? - Has salvation always been by faith?…
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The Curse on the World and the First Promise of Salvation - William Taylor (Genesis 3-4)#genesis
In this episode William explains Genesis chapter 3-4, explaining that it is best understood in the section of Genesis 2-4. We talked about God's curse on the world, including how it manifests in marriage and work. Questions answered in this episode: - What is wrong with the world? - Why doesn't…
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God Has Cursed The World; Is There Any Hope? - William Taylor (Genesis 3)
In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor on Genesis 3. It's a talk which considers God's curse on the world as a consequence of human rebellion. Questions answered in this episode: - What is wrong with the world? - How do I know there will be a day of judgement? - Why did God curse the...
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What Every Christian Should Know About Marriage - Richard and Philly Simpkin
In this episode we sat down with Richard and Philly Simpkin, Bible teachers based in London who regularly teach on the doctrine of marriage. We asked them about what informs their theology, how it's to play out in a marriage, as well as how they seek to teach it to others. Questions answered in...
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What Does the Bible Say About Marriage and Relationships? - Richard and Philly Simpkin
In this episode we feature a talk by Richard and Philly Simpkin all about marriage. They look at what the Bible has to say about marriage and relationships, as well as considering how these principles should play out in a Christian marriage. Questions answered in this episode: - Why should people...
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Genesis 2 - The World That You Were Made for (William Taylor)
In this episode, we sat down with William Taylor to discuss Genesis 2. We talked about the creation of Adam, the role Adam was given to do, as well as what this foundational chapter can teach us about our lives now. Questions answered in this episode: Why did God create humanity? What was the…
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Made in the Image of God - Paul Williams (Genesis 2)
In this episode we feature a talk by Paul Williams on Genesis 2. It's a talk concerning God's creation of men and women as HIs image bearers. Questions answered in this episode: - What is the image of God? - Are men and women different? - Why is not good for man to be alone? The Bible Matters...
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Why Women's Ministry Builds the Whole Church - Amy Wicks
In this episode we sat down with Amy Wicks to discuss ministry in a complementarian context. Amy is a Bible Teacher working among women in particular as she seeks to develop a 'Titus 2' culture of men and women encouraging each other in the word of God. Questions answered in this episode: - What…
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The Book of Genesis Explains the World - John Lennox (Genesis 1)
In this episode we feature a talk by John Lennox from 1992. It's a talk that considers Genesis 1 and it's implications. John also considers scientific arguments against Genesis and brings his academic experience to the discourse. Questions answered in this episode: - Why did God create the world?…
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Genesis 1 - The Fundamental Truths that God wants you to Know - William Taylor
In this episode we spoke to William Taylor about Genesis 1. William explained how the first chapter of the Bible gives us the truths we need to understand the world, as well as the rest of the Bible story. Questions covered in this episode: - Why did God create the world? - What's the meaning of...
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Where do I come from? - William Taylor (Genesis 1)
In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor on Genesis 1. It's a talk concerning the very first things that the Bible wants us to know, as well as explaining the life-changing truths that we were created by God. Questions answered in this episode: - What does Genesis 1 mean? - Was the…
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