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Word Alive

Word Alive is a 30-minute Bible-teaching programme produced by Good News Broadcasting. Broadcast weekly on national Christian radio stations in the UK and around the world and now also available as a podcast. Bible teaching by GNB Director Tom Ward and guests.

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    Authority

    Jesus' authority results in faith or fear. Matthew 8 with Tom Ward

  2. 99

    I Swear

    Should Christians be bothered about bad language? With Tom Ward

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    Brotherly Love

    Loving your brother and your neighbour. Hebrews 13:1-6 with Tom Ward

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    My House

    The house of wisdom vs the house of foolishness. Proverbs 9 with Tom Ward

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    God & Tax

    Why should we pay our taxes? Mark 12:13-17 with Tom Ward

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    John 3: Universal Application

    We need think carefully about God's love. John 3 with Tom Ward

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    John 3: Personal Conversation

    How much do you need to know about Jesus to be saved? John 3 with Tom Ward

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    Ezekiel 4: Hope Proclaimed

    The Shepherd, His land and His sheep. Ezekiel 33-48 with Tom Ward

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    Ezekiel 3: Nations Judged

    God is the judge of the whole earth. Ezekiel 25-32 with Tom Ward

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    Ezekiel 2:Judah Judged

    God is so angry at Israel's sin that discipline must come. Ezekiel 4-24 with Tom Ward

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    Ezekiel 1: Ezekiel Called

    Ezekiel was supposed to be a priest but ended up as a prophet. Ezekiel 1-3 with Tom Ward

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    In Vain

    What does it actually mean to take the Lords name in vain? Exodus 20:7 with Tom Ward

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    By Faith

    Four realities of faith in action. Hebrews 11 with Tom Ward.

  14. 87

    1 Samuel: Last

    The sad end of King Saul. 1 Sam 28, 31 with Tom Ward.

  15. 86

    1 Samuel: Acting

    And the Oscar goes to... 1 Sam 27, 29 and 30 with Tom Ward

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    1 Samuel: Wisdom

    A wise woman saves the day. 1 Samuel 25 with Tom Ward

  17. 84

    1 Samuel: Sing

    Singing in the cave. Psalm 57 and 1 Samuel 22-24 with Tom Ward.

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    1 Samuel: Run

    Where do you run when times are hard? 1 Samuel 21 with Tom Ward

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    1 Samuel: Enemy

    What to do when peace isn't possible. 1 Samuel 18-20 with Tom Ward

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    1 Samuel: Friend

    David had Jonathan and we have Christ. 1 Samuel 18-20 with Tom Ward

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    1 Samuel: Heart

    God doesn't judge by appearance. Neither should we. 1 Samuel 16 and 17 with Tom Ward

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    1 Samuel: Faith

    The king's son on a faith-filled mission. 1 Samuel 14 with Tom Ward

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    1 Samuel: Fall

    The rise and fall of King Saul. 1 Samuel 11-15 with Tom Ward

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    First Witness

    Mary Magdalene was the first to see Jesus after his resurrection. John 20 with Tom Ward

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    1 Samuel: King

    The King that Israel rejected. 1 Samuel 8 with Tom Ward

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    1 Samuel: Holy

    Don't misuse the ark of the covenant. 1 Samuel 4,5 and 6 with Tom Ward

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    1 Samuel: Presence

    Why we should talk to and listen to God. 1 Samuel with Tom Ward.

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    Ignorant of our devices

    Nine biblical principles for using your mobile phone.. With Henry Alexander

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    The good life

    Why should we be satisfied in God? Psalm 16 with Tom Ward

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    How Long?

    Psalm 13: An honest song for when life is hard

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    Redeemer (5): The family tree

    A marriage, a birth and the rest is history! Ruth chapter 4 with Tom Ward

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    Redeemer (4): The sleepover

    What does it mean for Boaz to be a family redeemer? Ruth chapter 3 with Tom Ward

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    Redeemer (3): When faith works

    Four character traits of Ruth. Ruth chapter 2 with Tom Ward.

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    Redeemer (2): Be more Boaz

    Seven habits of highly effective men. Ruth 2 with Tom Ward

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    Redeemer (1): A bitter pill

    Turn back to Bethlehem. Ruth 1 with Tom Ward

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    What lasts and what doesn't

    Humans don't last but Gods word does! Isaiah 40:6-11 with Luke Jenner

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    Do you want to be healed?

    Superstition, suspicion and the true Saviour. John 5:1-15 with Tom Ward

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    The King of Christmas

    Some mysterious characters go in search of a King. Matthew 2:1-12 with Tom Ward

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    The Kingdom of Light

    Into the darkness a light has shone. Isaiah 9:1-9 with Eamonn Maloney

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    Listen to me

    When Jesus speaks, we must listen. With Luke Jenner

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    The Prize

    Rethinking loss and gain in our lives. Philippians 3:1-14 with Tom Ward

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    Authority through Christ

    Keep yourselves because you are kept. Jude 24-25 with Stephen Thompson

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    Thrive 6: The Day

    The Day of the Lord is coming… be ready! 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 with Tom Ward

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    Thrive 5: The Rapture

    What does the Bible actually say about this divisive doctrine? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 with Tim Chester

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    Thrive 4: The Walk

    God's will for your life is holiness. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 with Tom Ward

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    Thrive 3: The Report

    Paul's care and prayer for the Thessalonians. 1 Thessalonians 3 with Tom Ward

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    Thrive 2: The Family

    Paul describes his ministry using intimate family language. 1 Thessalonians 2 with Tom Ward

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    Thrive 1: The Example

    What were the Thessalonian Christians like? 1 Thessalonians 1 with Tom Ward.

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    Grateful

    We should be more thankful than we often are. Luke 17:12-19 with Tom Ward.

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    But now

    Stop talking, start trusting. Romans 3:19-22 with Luke Jenner.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Word Alive is a 30-minute Bible-teaching programme produced by Good News Broadcasting. Broadcast weekly on national Christian radio stations in the UK and around the world and now also available as a podcast. Bible teaching by GNB Director Tom Ward and guests.

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Word Alive is a 30-minute Bible-teaching programme produced by Good News Broadcasting. Broadcast weekly on national Christian radio stations in the UK and around the world and now also available as a podcast. Bible teaching by GNB Director Tom Ward and guests.

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