Oakham Church Podcast

In this episode we overview the letter of 1 Timothy as a whole, pulling out some key points in the movement & direction of the letter.

In this final episode, we look at the importance of discernment over condemnation. Asking, once again, what does it look like to be a ‘Citizen of Heaven’?

In this episode we explore how listening to love is a spiritual discipline. Looking at what NT authors, the Psalmist, and even Jesus himself have to teach us about the art (and importance) of listening as ‘Citizens of Heaven’.

In this extended episode we look at two passages from Paul. Asking what does the language/image of ‘citizen’ mean to the people in Philippi & Ephesus? And what does ‘citizenship’ mean to us today?

In the second episode of this ‘Citizens of Heaven’ series, we look at how God’s love can reshape our culture of fear. What can love do IN us? What can love do THROUGH us?

In this first episode in a new series, we begin to explore how being followers of Jesus means we are (what the Apostle Paul describes as) “citizens of heaven”. How is this different from being other kinds of citizens? What will this new citizenship look like?

In this episode we explore and unpack the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda. How does meeting Jesus not just improve his life, but change it completely? And how does Jesus still do the same today?

In this episode we explore how Pentecost is MORE then just the birthday of the Church. It’s the fulfilment and continuation of the bigger themes of creation, empowerment, and unity.

In the final episode of the series, we explore and unpack a prophecy in ch 8 about the wider vision of God’s presence in Israel. Asking how this expanded inclusive vision can change how we see/be in the world. What do ‘the nations’ see when they look at you?

In this episode we explore the difficult theme of judgement. Looking at what God, through the prophet Zechariah, has to say about it. Three application questions; 1) Are there spiritual habits we’ve kept, but without real sincerity? 2) Do we prioritise religious activity over loving people well? 3) Are there areas of our lives where we’re resisting what we already know God wants?

In this episode we unpack another vision of Zechariah, from chapter 8. In this there are three examples of how restoration is both WHO God is and WHAT God does.

In this ‘official’ second episode we take a look at the prophet’s final vision. There are three main images; light, water, and pots. Asking what did God’s rule & reign mean for Israel back then? What does God’s rule & reign mean for us in the future and right now?

In this bonus episode on God’s comfort, we look at the Hebrew & Greek words, dig into Zechariah 1 (as well as other scriptures) and look at what this all means for us today.

In the 1st episode a this new series, we begin to unpack and explore some of the themes found in the prophet’s dreams & visions. Asking, what do they reveal about WHO God is, WHAT God does, and WHY this all matters to us.

BONUS EPISODE ALERT!!! Here’s a Holy Week episode, looking at the connections between the feast table in the parable of the Prodigal Son and the Passover table at the Last Supper.

In the final episode of this Lent series, we continue the focus on the Father, in the Prodigal Son story. Looking at the feast/party/celebration. Asking what that feast means for the younger son, the older son, and for us. How does all of this link to Palm Sunday?

In this 5th episode of the Lent series, we continue to explore the theme of the Father and look at what the Father’s extravagant radical generosity meant for the younger son, the older son, and us here & now.

In the 4th episode of the Lent series, our attention shifts from the two sons to the father. Asking WHO is this dad? WHAT is he like? And what does this father’s greeting mean for the younger son, the older son, and for us today?

In this episode we revisit the younger son, far from home, feeding pigs and ‘coming to his senses’. What might that mean for him in that moment? What does that mean for us today (in general) and during Lent (in particular)?

In this second episode, we turn our attention to the older son. Asking what can his posture and his way of seeing/being speak to us today? Advent invites us all to examine what threshold we’re standing on.

In the first episode of the Lent series, we begin to explore the well-known & well-loved story of the Prodigal Son. Asking what can the characters/themes teach us about Lent. The focus in this episode is on ‘running away’.

In this final episode of the series, we look at what it means for Jesus to call (and see us as) friends. How can understanding the invitation to ‘abide’ help us in our friendships with Jesus and others?

In this episode we take a look at a few examples of Jesus’ interactions with kids. How does he see/treat them? What does this teach us about God and the Kingdom? What does this mean for us today?

In this episode we look at and unpack a scene from Mark 9, where we see the disciples trying (and failing) to help a desperate dad’s son. How Will Jesus react/respond? What does that teach us about who Jesus is?

This encounter with the rich young ruler shows Jesus lovingly pointing out the thing beneath the thing (beneath the thing) when it comes to what might be holding us back. Are we REALLY willing to let that go and trust God? It turns out that “Go. Sell. Come. Follow” is WAY more than an instruction about money or stuff!