Episode 63 - Black Friday

In this episode we focus on the 'assisted suicide' bill which was voted through in parliament on Black Friday. We discuss the ethical principles at stake and the biblical truths which should guide us and give hope to those who are suffering and facing death. We consider the grim realities of 'assisted death', the dark forces behind the campaign and the response of the Church. We finish by reading from 2 Chronicles 16:9.
Links:
Dominic Cummings clip
Tractors footage & protest in London
Bret Weinstein podcast on cow feed additive 'Bovaer' (from 14 mins)
HART article
Church letter
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Episode 58 - Going against the flow with William Philip

In this special episode we talk with Rev Dr William Philip, minister of the Tron Church in Glasgow. We discuss the dangers of the ‘climate gospel’, the challenges of the covid era and the failings of many churches, the increasing unrest and disconnect in our nation as our society moves further away from God’s ways, and the challenge for Christians to be courageous and go against the crowd, which may be costly but is an essential part of being a disciple of Christ. We finish with hearing about William’s new book on the Psalms, ‘Heart Songs for Every Saint’.
Links
Tron Church website 
HART (Health Advisory & Recovery Team) website 
William’s guest article on Helen’s substack 
Willam’s autumn lecture at the Christian Institute 
Willam’s new book on the Psalms: Heart Songs for Every Saint
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Episode 57 - Think before you post

In this episode we consider developments since our last podcast, looking at the two-tier policing, media and judiciary in the UK. We discuss the input of Elon Musk, amongst others, and the increasing clamp downs on free speech including arresting people for posts on social media. We conclude with an update on the Keswick Convention debacle, and a reading from Psalm 37.
Links: 
Two-tier policing example
Message from the Archbishop of Sanctimony
Brephos podcast ‘About Abortion’ on the Keswick Convention
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Episode 55 - The glorious few

In this episode we review Nick Franks’ latest book ‘The Glorious Few: Redeeming Radicalisation in the Kingdom of God'. We explore the nature of ‘de-radicalised’ Christianity in the West, the ‘industrial idolatry’ in the church, why the churches closed in 2020, and what ‘redeeming radicalisation’ looks like. We think this is an important book, particularly for the UK church, and would encourage listeners to get a copy for themselves and one for their church leader! We conclude with 2 Timothy 4:8 and "Amen, Come Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20). 
Links:
Order The Glorious Few book
Firebrandnotes
Nick and Mairi Franks YouTube
Into the Pray podcast
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Episode 54 - The propaganda wizards

In this episode we consider the failings of the UK covid-19 inquiry and its postponement of the module on vaccines and therapeutics, and the response to this from a group of highly qualified experts and medics who have convened a People’s Vaccine Inquiry. We also discuss the upcoming UK election in light of a recent survey by the Evangelical Alliance which gives some interesting insight into the thinking of ‘evangelical’ Christians in the UK. We finish with the need to acknowledge reality and take encouragement from Colossians 2:6-10.
Links:
TCW article
The People's Vaccine Inquiry
EA's 'Thinking faithfully about politics' report
Brephos website
Tucker Carlson interviews President Nayib Bukele
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Episode 53 - The Kingdom needs you

In this episode we cover some topical issues including the conviction of Donald Trump, the problem with multiculturalism, Chris Wickland’s apology on the issue of prophecy, the continued promotion of the Ukraine war by the West, Rishi Sunak’s plans for national service, the upcoming general election and the Scottish covid enquiry. We finish with Psalm 97:10-12 and a reminder that those who love the Lord hate evil.
Links:
Eva Vlaardingerbroek: The Great Replacement speech 
Chris Wickland video
John Campbell on Down’s Syndrome discrimination
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Episode 51 - Neither cold nor hot

In this episode we discuss a few examples of ‘Christian celebrities’ in the news, the ‘Lausanne movement’ and the dangers of the promotion of ‘Christian unity’ at the expense of doctrine. We have a look at the Christian media and the need to apply critical thinking to their output as well as that of mainstream media. We focus in on Premier Christianity and some example articles, showing the need to pursue truth and be discerning so we are not deceived. We finish with suggestions of smaller Christian media outlets, and a reading from Revelation 3:14-22 where Jesus warns against being neither cold nor hot.
Links:
Andrew Bridgen speech
Mark Driscoll at Stronger Men conference
Matt Redman 'Let there be light' video
Nick Franks Lausanne
Heart newspaper
Light for the last days
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Episode 50 - A contrary gospel

In this episode we consider the Church of England’s drive to net-zero and increasing ‘climate alarmism’ in the church, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s message to mark the start of Ramadan, the government’s new definition of ‘extremism’ and the Church Commisioners’ efforts to ‘repair the damage caused by the legacy of African chattel enslavement’. We end with some thoughts on the recent announcement from the Princess of Wales, and encouragements from Psalm 62 and Micah 6:8.
Links:
CofE Healing, Repair and Justice report (see section 32)
Sonia Elijah article
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Episode 49 - No farming, no food, no future

In this episode we consider the recent farmer protests across Europe, driven by desperation primarily over policies related to the ‘green agenda’ and the drive to ‘net-zero’, with a uniting protest theme of ‘No farmers, No food, No future.’ We look at the unrest in Wales over the proposed new ‘Sustainable Farming Scheme’, and get a glimpse of the green agenda ideology through the ‘C40 cities’ global network. We discuss the pushback including the ‘CO2 Coalition’ and the ’No to net-zero’ campaign. We finish with a call to consider these issues from a Christian perspective, with a focus on Genesis 1:24-28 and Psalm 104.
Links:
Episode 29
JP podcasts with Eva Vlaardingerbroek number 416
JP podcasts with Eva Vlaardingerbroek number 340
Brownstone Institute article
C40 cities
CO2 coalition
Nick and Mairi Franks Into the Pray podcast
No to Net Zero
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Episode 47 - Shamelessly Biblical with Aaron Edwards

In this special episode we talk to Aaron Edwards, who describes himself as a ‘theologian in academic exile’ after losing his job at a theological college following his now infamous tweet expressing a Biblical view on sexuality. We discuss the importance of being ‘shamelessly biblical’, the dangers of cowardice in the church, the term ‘outrageous grace’ and why many controversial issues we face in our western culture are indeed gospel issues. We hope this will be a challenging and encouraging episode for all of our listeners.
Links:
Aaron’s twitter
That Good Fight substack
Pod of the Gaps
Aaron's books on Amazon
Aaron Edwards testimony on Simon Guillebaud podcast
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Episode 46 - The gospel according to WEF

In this episode we have a look at the World Economic Forum who have just held their 54th annual meeting in Davos. We discuss some of their global objectives and themes, critiquing them from a Biblical perspective. We focus in on a few of their topics for this year including ‘Sustaining Life on Earth’, ‘Fixing Healthcare, Digitally’, ‘Net Zero Industries’ and ‘Preparing for Disease X’. We end with a dissenter in the ranks calling out the elites at Davos, and a sobering passage from Galatians 1: 6-12.
 
Links:
Grant Shapps 'warning'
Shaman occult ritual at WEF
Preparing for 'disease x'
Dr Kevin Roberts calls out the Global Elites at WEF
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Episode 45 - A year in review

In this final episode of 2023, we have a review of the year and some of the topics we have covered and people we have interviewed. Topics include veganuary, abortion, standing up for truth, biblical orthodoxy, gender ideology, one-world government and replacement theology. We have included links below to the excellent people we have interviewed: Dave Brennan (Brephos), Jamie Franklin (Irreverend), Nick Franks (The Glorious Few), Luke Avery (Lambda Bible Studies) and Professor Norman Fenton. We finish with Romans 12:1-2 as an encouragement to one another for the new year ahead.
Links: 
Dave Brennan, About Abortion
Aaron Edwards on Simon G pod
The Methodist inclusive language guide
Irreverend
Nick Franks
Glawdys Leger
Lambda Bible Studies
Norman Fenton
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