Stephen Parkes

Oakham Church Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 295 episodes

Audio nuggets of goodness from a local family church

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Stephen Parkes

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The ‘blame game’ vs the ‘real game’… 14.07.2021

What are the effects & consequences of making excuses for ourselves, blaming others or blaming God?

How to conquer the conquerors… and it’s not with the next fruit-based product! 07.07.2021

In this final episode of the metamorphosis series, we look at the idea of conqueror and the empty promises that we can sometimes put our hope in.

Francis Spufford, the Apostle Paul, and how privilege will only get you so far… 30.06.2021

This episode looks at Romans 7 and how all the pedigree and training can’t save you from yourself!

What on earth pleases God?! 23.06.2021

In this last look at Ephesians in our METAMORPHOSIS series, we dig into the opening passage and look at what brings God pleasure…

Now THAT’S what Paul calls church! 16.06.2021

In this episode of METAMORPHOSIS we unpack Ephesians 4 and attempt to see ‘church’ with new eyes…

The beautiful mystery of being unqualified… 09.06.2021

In this episode of METAMORPHOSIS we dig a bit deeper into Paul’s mission statement and his invitation into a new way of seeing/being.

Jesus turns over the executive table at Pixar… 02.06.2021

In the first look at Ephesians in our METAMORPHOSIS series, we explore how Jesus removes the barriers that we set up.

Batman, Ironman & Paul walk into a church in Crete… 26.05.2021

In this episode of METAMORPHOSIS, we look at what DC & Marvel can teach us about the Apostle Paul and ourselves.

In the garden with a message for Titus… 19.05.2021

In this episode of the Metamorphosis series, we read/hear the transformative words of Paul to his ‘son’ Titus.

Thoughts on Philippians from ‘the street’ and a Cistercian monk… 12.05.2021

In this episode of our METAMORPHOSIS series we hear excerpts from Philippians on life, death, love, incarnation, and what it means to be a Jesus-person for the sake of the world.

Great love, great suffering, and self-emptiness (in order to be filled)… 05.05.2021

This episode begins our look at Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Asking what can the life/example of Christ teach us about our own life and love?

How NOT to cross the gap, calling Abram, and the end of elitism… 28.04.2021

In this episode of the METAMORPHOSIS series, we begin to unpack the themes of calling, chosen-ness, and Paul’s invitation to end tribal-thinking.

The colossal Colossians poem... 21.04.2021

In this episode on METAMORPHOSIS, we begin to unpack the opening section of Paul’s letter to the Colossians

It’s the end of the world... as we know it. 14.04.2021

In this episode of the METAMORPHOSIS series, we tackle the difficult apocalyptic language in 1 Thessalonians 4.

Keep on doing what you’re doing! 07.04.2021

In our next look at 1 Thessalonians, we read the Message version of the letter and focus on being grateful for each other.

Famous Last Words: the end is the beginning [REUNION] Good Friday/Easter Sunday 31.03.2021

In this 7th episode of Lent, we look at the final ‘word’ of Jesus and relive the passion story in a new way...

Famous Last Words: the end is the beginning [TRIUMPH] Palm Sunday 24.03.2021

In this 6th episode of Lent we look at Jesus’ words “It is finished” and how that isn’t a declaration of defeat, but a tale of triumph...

Famous Last Words: the end is the beginning [DISTRESS] Thirsty? 17.03.2021

In this 5th episode of Lent we explore the effects of thirst and use a case study on thirsting from some desert-wandering ex-slaves...

Famous Last Words: the end is the beginning [ABANDONMENT] the gritty a real truth... 10.03.2021

In this 4th episode of Lent we look at the very real feeling of abandonment, and what we can learn from the Psalms and the life of Jesus, on how to journey through it.

Famous Last Words: the end is the beginning [Relationships] family responsibility & flipping tables. 03.03.2021

In this 3rd episode of Lent we look at the importance that Jesus puts on family RELATIONSHIPS and family RESPONSIBILITIES.

Famous Last Words: the end is the beginning [Salvation] tree-hanging & tree-climbing. 24.02.2021

In the second week of Lent we explore the difference between the 2 sides of the cross and a story about a ‘very little man’...

Famous Last Words: the end is the beginning [Forgiveness] Ash Wednesday... 17.02.2021

This episode begins our Lent side-series that focuses on what we can learn from the last words of Jesus from the cross.

The first ‘email’ in the Thessalonians’ inbox... 10.02.2021

Today we read/hear Rob Lacey’s “The Street Bible” re-telling of this ancient letter about transformation.

Paul, Philemon, freedom, family, and coffee... 03.02.2021

An informal chat (with a very special guest) about the themes that stand out in this weird little letter, from Paul (in prison), to his friend, Philemon.

METAMORPHOSIS: Gratitude, Honouring, Seeing, and What now?... 27.01.2021

A recap on the introduction to our new series, plus a full reading of the letter to Philemon.

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