Oakham Church Podcast

In this episode we unpack what Jesus meant when he used the image of a ‘yoke’ and how can his Way be an alternative choice.

In the final episode of the ‘Hebrew Bible’, we explore the wisdom literature of Proverbs. Looking at the difference between belief and trust. Looking at the book’s two options of either shutting down or jumping in.

In this episode we focus on probably THE most famous king in all of the Hebrew Bible. Asking how can the life/patterns of David point back into Israel’s history, forwards into Israel’s future, and speak in to our lives today.

In this episode we explore all the ‘big’ things that take place in this little book and ask what the BIGGEST thing is.

In this episode we talk pack some of the key themes from the story of Nehemiah’s heart being broken for a broken city and a broken people. Looking at how we can pay attention to to what it is we’re building and how we can protect and defend it.

In the episode we look at how the book of Job’s mystery & ambiguity help us to access the themes on the story and attach them to OUR stories. Job isn’t here to answer the “why do bad things happen to good people?” question, so WHY is it in the Hebrew Bible?

In this episode we look (again) at one of the prophet, Elisha’s, ‘snapshot’ stories. Asking “What’s THIS all about?” and “How does this apply to me and my life?”

In the episode we take a look at the patterns / themes of both Elijah & Elisha… how they’re connected to each other, to Israel’s past, and to the future

In this episode, we explore and unpack another case study example from the book of Judges. Asking what Samson can teach us about ourselves.

In this episode we look at two case studies of women who are vulnerable/available enough for God to work in/through them in different ways. Asking what we can learn from them both.

In this episode we explore and unpack a few of the patterns & themes from the opening few chapters of Joshua. Asking what are we supposed to do with those passages that feel troubling or problematic?

In this episode we read the entirety of Balaam’s story, exploring how the donkey may not be the unlikeliest delivery system for God!

In this episode we take a step back into the Genesis story and look at the family dynamics behind the sibling rivalry between two twin brothers, Jacob and Esau.

In this episode we look at the command to remember / keep / honour the sabbath. What does that mean for us in the modern world?

In this episode we begin to explore & unpack part of the plague narrative in the book of Exodus.

In this episode, we continue to explore the stories/themes in the Hebrew Bible. Focusing on the family dynamic of Abram. Looking at what are the patterns/cycles/strongholds and how they can be broken.

In this new series we begin to look at some of the stories & themes from the Hebrew Bible. This episode looks at what it means to join with the Creator of the universe in working on our lives and our world.

In this 6th episode of the Lent series we explore and unpack the festival of Passover. Looking at the historical details and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfilment

In this 5th episode on Lent, we explore the importance of the spiritual discipline of meditative prayer as a practice. Unpacking this with some wisdom from author, Richard Foster

In this episode we explore the spiritual discipline of Sabbath with a reading from Abraham Joshua Heschel’s book ‘The Sabbath’.

In this 3rd episode of our Lent series, we hear from John Mark Comer’s book ‘The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry’ and what he has to say about the spiritual practices of silence and solitude

In this second episode in our Lent series we hear from author, Ruth Valerio, from her book, ‘Saying yes to life’ and explore the importance of water in the Bible and the Judeo-Christian faith.

In this first episode of the LENT series, we have a reading from ‘And yet: finding joy in lament’ by Rachael Newham.

In this bonus episode we explore and unpack the letter written to the churches in Ephesus 30 years after the original. What’s changed? How have they grown? What went right/wrong? Asking how can their story speak to ours?

In this final episode, we explore and unpack the final themes in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians… Spiritual warfare, the full armour of God, consistent and persistent prayer.