Chris Lovell's Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore Ezekiel chapters 12 and 13 and examine how rebellion blinds us to God’s truth and damages our relationships with others. We also confront the danger of false prophecy and messages that promise peace while concealing serious spiritual problems. These chapters challenge today’s prophets, pastors and preachers to handle God’s Word with integrity, humility...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore Ezekiel chapters 10 and 11, focusing on the majesty of God’s glory, the mysterious man dressed in linen and Ezekiel’s prophetic voice. We consider how God’s glory reveals his holy and sovereign presence, how the linen-clothed messenger faithfully carries out God’s command, and why a true prophet speaks with both courage and compassion. We then compare E...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 7, we explore Ezekiel chapters 9 and 10, where God marks those who grieve over Jerusalem’s corruption and judgment begins at the sanctuary. Ezekiel then witnesses the glory of God beginning to depart from the compromised temple. This episode considers spiritual accountability, faithful allegiance, the danger of religious activity without God’s presence, and the assuranc...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 6, we explore Ezekiel chapters 7 and 8, where God announces Jerusalem’s approaching judgment and reveals the hidden idolatry within the temple. We consider why God’s boundaries are expressions of love, why persistent rebellion carries consequences, and how these chapters anticipate the Bible’s teaching about final judgment. This episode challenges us to reject false sec...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5, we explore Ezekiel chapters 6 and 7, where God confronts Israel’s idolatry and declares that the time of consequence has come. The episode examines modern idols such as wealth, power, success, political influence and unhealthy loyalty to leaders or institutions. It calls us to reject false security, exercise prophetic discernment and return to God—the only source of...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 4, we explore Ezekiel’s dramatic symbolic warnings in chapters 4 and 5. Through the model siege of Jerusalem, measured food and water, and the shaving and scattering of his hair, Ezekiel reveals the consequences of persistent rebellion and ignored warnings. This episode considers false spiritual security, God’s judgment, leadership accountability and the importance of r...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 3, we explore Ezekiel’s calling as a prophet and watchman. God sends him to speak faithfully even when people resist or refuse to listen. The episode considers why the watchman’s role remains important today—discern­ing false teaching, deception and harmful leadership while protecting God’s people. It is a call to courageous truth, spiritual discernment and compassionat...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2, we explore Ezekiel’s extraordinary vision of God’s glory beside the Kebar River. Though living in exile far from Jerusalem and the temple, Ezekiel discovers that God is still present and sovereign. We also examine the striking parallels with John’s visions in Revelation and consider what they reveal about God’s holiness, majesty and rule in times of uncertainty.

Send us Fan Mail This introductory episode explores why the ancient book of Ezekiel remains deeply relevant today. Set against the crisis of exile, Ezekiel addresses failed leadership, idolatry, false security, judgment and the apparent absence of God. The episode introduces the major themes of the series, including prophetic discernment, personal responsibility, spiritual renewal and hope. Above...

Send us Fan Mail God, AI and the Future: Where Is Artificial Intelligence Taking Us? In this final episode , we bring together the major themes of the series and look toward the future. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly powerful, should Christians see it as an extraordinary opportunity, a potential threat—or perhaps both? Drawing particularly on John Lennox's God, AI and the End...

Send us Fan Mail Conscience and Conviction: Can a Machine Know Right from Wrong? What is that inner voice that tells us, “This is right” or “This is wrong” ? In this episode, we explore the biblical understanding of conscience and conviction and consider how our awareness of moral responsibility reveals something profound about the human person. Drawing on Scripture and insights from Watchman Nee,...

Send us Fan Mail The Spirit and the Heart: What Makes Us Truly Human? What does it really mean to have a heart ? Using the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz as a memorable illustration, this episode explores the biblical meaning of the heart and human spirit and asks whether these realities could ever truly belong to a machine. Drawing on Scripture and insights from theologians including Watchman Nee,...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a robot is switched off—and is human death really the same thing? In this episode, we explore the biblical understanding of the human soul and ask what happens to the person when the body and brain cease to function. Drawing on Scripture and insights from Christian thinkers including Watchman Nee, Augustine and Thomas Aquinas , we consider the relationship betwee...

Send us Fan Mail What Is a Human Being? In this episode, we turn to the Bible as our foundation for understanding the human person . What does Scripture mean when it speaks about the mind, heart, soul, spirit, body and flesh , and how do these different terms help us understand who God created us to be? Drawing on Scripture and insights from Watchman Nee and other Christian thinkers , we give part...

Send us Fan Mail What Does It Mean to Be Sentient? As AI becomes increasingly human-like, could we reach a point where people form relationships with machines rather than simply use them? The image of a man facing an apparently human female AI captures the unsettling question at the heart of this episode: is there really someone behind the machine? We explore the difference between the brain, mind...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 2 — Made in the Image of God What makes human beings truly unique? Is it intelligence, creativity, language or consciousness? In this episode of More Than a Machine , we explore the biblical teaching that humanity is created in the image of God and why our worth can never be measured by intelligence or ability. Drawing from Scripture and the insights of theologians includi...

Send us Fan Mail More Than a Machine explores one of the most important questions raised by the rise of artificial intelligence: What does it really mean to be human? From a biblical and theological perspective, the series examines the nature of humanity, the image of God, the body, soul, mind and spirit, consciousness, moral responsibility, death and resurrection. Drawing on Scripture and engagin...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of our journey through 1 John, we explore 1 John 5:13–21 and John's powerful message of assurance and confidence in Christ . We consider what it means to know that we have eternal life, approach God confidently in prayer, pray for those struggling with sin, and trust Christ to keep us secure. We also explore John's surprising final warning to guard...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 11, we explore 1 John 5:1–13 and John's powerful teaching about overcoming the world through faith in Jesus Christ . We consider what it means to live in the world but not of the world , remaining free from the influence of worldly values, priorities, success, possessions and the need for approval. This episode encourages us to find our identity in Christ, depend u...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 10, we explore 1 John 4:7–20 and one of the Bible's most profound declarations: "God is love." We examine the nature of God's divine love, how it differs from natural human love, and why genuine love is grounded in truth, holiness, justice, and sacrificial action—not merely affection or tolerance. We also consider the significance of the cross as the...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 9, we explore 1 John 4:1–6 and John's call to test the spirits through biblical discernment. We examine the importance of recognising truth from error, the role of the indwelling Holy Spirit in guiding believers, and the need to carefully evaluate prophecy and spiritual experiences. This episode also discusses how prophetic ministry can be misused—even when it soun...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 8, we explore 1 John 3:11–24 and discover that God's love is never merely an idea—it is meant to be lived out in our everyday relationships. We examine John's contrast between Cain and Christ, the practical nature of Christian love, the challenges of loving difficult people, and the confidence we can have before God as we walk in obedience. This episode encour...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 7, we explore 1 John 3:1–10 and the extraordinary love of God that welcomes believers into His family. We consider how we become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ, what it means to know God as Father even though God is Spirit, and how our identity shapes the way we live. This episode encourages us to rest in the Father’s love, grow in holiness, and increasin...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 6, we explore 1 John 2:18–27, where John warns believers about false teachers and the spirit of antichrist while encouraging them to remain steadfast in the truth. Discover what John means by "the last hour," the significance of the Holy Spirit's anointing, and why remaining anchored in the apostolic message about Jesus Christ is essential for discernment...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5, we explore 1 John 2:12–17, where John reminds believers of their identity in Christ before warning them about the dangers of loving the world. Discover what it means to know the Father, grow in spiritual maturity, overcome through God's Word, and guard your heart against the world's values. This episode encourages us to focus on what is eternal and to find...