Question MARK

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Question MARK! In this episode, 'The Parable of the Sower', I get to meet a real-life bishop - John Arnold, Roman Catholic Bishop of Salford in the UK. He tells me what it’s like to be a bishop, about his recent prominent role as a climate campaigner at COP26 in Glasgow and how this passage in particular speaks to our dire need for healing and for hope. For more...

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of Question MARK! In this episode, 'Jesus is Accused by His Family', I was joined by renowned writer and actor, Jason Hildebrand, to talk about Chapter 3, verses 20-21, 31-35 of Mark's Gospel. It was pure genius to meet Jason, a fellow performer of greater experience and talent than I (check him out: https://www.jasonhildebrand.com). He’s got a simple message to pa...

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of Question MARK! In this episode, 'Jesus is Accused by Teachers of the Law', I was joined by Executive Producer of CMaxTV and Awakening the Domestic Church, the effervescent Deacon Darrell Wentworth, to talk about Chapter 3, verses 20-30 of Mark's Gospel. I don’t know what you will think, but for me this conversation flowed in a way that was very special, and ver...

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Question MARK! In this episode, 'Jesus Appoints the Twelve', I was joined by playwright, actor, theatre producer and Canon of Bristol Cathedral, Neville Boundy to talk about Chapter 3, verses 13-19 of Mark's Gospel. What this conversation may have lacked in terms of close analysis, was more than made up for by what Nev had to say about the plight of the human r...

Welcome to the twelfth episode of Question MARK! In this episode, 'Crowds Follow Jesus', I was joined by Stuart Bell, Senior Pastor of Alive! Church, Lincoln and founder of Ground Level Network, to talk about Chapter 3, verses 7-12 of Mark's Gospel. Once again we were left in awe as to the potentially revolutionary implications of this one short, apparently inconsequential passage of Scripture. Li...

Welcome to the eleventh episode of Question MARK! In this episode, 'Jesus Heals on the Sabbath', I was joined by Bradley Jersak, Dean of Theology & Culture, St Stephen's University, Canada, and celebrated author of ' A More Christ-like God' , to talk about Chapter 3, verses 1-6 of Mark's Gospel . If you've ever wondered about the practical usefulness of following a Podcast about just one book...

Welcome to the tenth episode of Question MARK! In this episode, 'Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath', I was joined by Bible teacher, church leader and all round nice guy, Sim Dendy, to talk about Chapter 2, verses 23-28 of Mark's Gospel. You'll love what Sim had to say about the meaning of 'Sabbath' in this passage and its continuing importance for us all in the twenty first century. I was also struck b...

Welcome to the ninth episode of Question MARK! In this episode, 'Jesus Questioned About Fasting', I was joined by Hollywood impresario Marc Whitmore, to talk about Chapter 2, verses 18-21 of Mark's Gospel. Marc divides his time equally between Los Angeles and London, and is the manager of numerous talented musical acts and performers across the world. You'll enjoy his inspiring take on the creativ...

Welcome to the eighth episode of Question MARK! In this episode, 'Jesus Calls Levi and Eats With Sinners', I was joined by Historian and Former Headmaster of King Edward VI School, Southampton, Julian Thould, to talk about Chapter 2, verses 13-17 of Mark's Gospel. Was this the best ever show? I was tempted to think so. (But then I had thought that after every one of the eight episodes thus far!)....

Welcome to the seventh episode of Question MARK! In this episode, 'Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralysed Man', I was joined by Senior Leader of Pioneer International, Billy Kennedy, to talk about Chapter 2, verses 1-12 of Mark's Gospel. We had an amazing time and I was deeply struck by Billy's almost visionary understanding of the passage's significance for life now as well as for the time it was w...

Welcome to the sixth episode of Question MARK! In this episode, 'Jesus Heals a Man with Leprosy', I was joined by Phil Orchard, to talk about Chapter 1, verses 40-45 of Mark's Gospel. We tried out a new format in this session, let us know what you think in the comments below!

Welcome to the fifth episode of Question MARK! In this episode I was joined by Fi Smart and Alex Thompson of The Jazz Apples, to talk about Chapter 1, verses 29-39 of Mark's Gospel.

Welcome to the fourth episode of Question MARK, 'Demon Bashing'! In this episode I was joined by Steve Nicholls, to talk about Chapter 1, verses 21-28 of Mark's Gospel.

Welcome to the third episode of Question MARK, 'Heaven Calling'! In this episode I was joined by Alex Kelly, to talk about Chapter 1, verses 14-20 of Mark's Gospel.

Welcome to the second episode of Question MARK! In this episode I was joined by Adam Clewer, to talk about Chapter 1, verses 9-13 of Mark's Gospel.

Welcome to Question MARK: The Podcast! Hosted by Stefan Smart, special guests will be exploring the Greatest Story Ever Told with open minds and open hearts. Each show, we will cover a key episode in the Gospel of that name and explore it with genuine curiosity and questioning. Expect guests from all different backgrounds, walks of life and schools of thinking.