Scattered Podcast

Joseph’s character is tested again as he is asked to care for others while in prison… how is God at work preparing him for his future role in saving his people? Join us as we chat through Genesis 40.

How does God really make a difference in our suffering? What about when it seems to get better and then even worse? Should we all stop wearing cloaks? Join us as we chat through Joseph’s new life in Egypt from Genesis 39.

Favouritism, family strife, and murderous hatred - how does God use messy situations to bring about redemption? Join us as we begin to chat through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37.

Catch up with Helen and Mary who have both been in transition this summer, and hear what God has been doing through it.

What happens when God’s justice is hard to read about? How can we be better at remembering his work in our lives? Join us as we chat through Esther 9-10.

Fortunes have turned around and things are looking up for God’s people. But for them, and for us, there are still temptations to look for safety in places that are ultimately dangerous…

With more reversals than a bus depot, Esther 6-7 has all the drama… will Haman’s plots succeed?

How do we depend on God as we seek his will for our lives? How can we deal with our anger? And what does a young Jewish girl facing death 3000 years ago have to do with my relationship with God today? All of this and more (including Helen’s Hermione moment for the week) in this week’s podcast... come and join us!

Haman sets the wheels in motion for genocide... where is God when his people are in trouble? Join us as we chat through Esther chapter 3.

Messy people in difficult situations... why does the book of Esther matter to us in the 21st Century? Join us as we chat through chapters 1-2.

Boaz expands his sandal collection as we wrap up the book of Ruth - seeing more of what it means to be redeemed, and to know and show God’s kindness and true fullness. Join us as we chat through Ruth 4.

Ruth and Naomi take a risk in the dark... will Boaz be the man they hope he is? Join us as we chat through Ruth chapter 3.

Against the backdrop of dark times, we see in Ruth 2 what it looks like for God’s people to love each other well - as Ruth and Naomi ‘happen upon’ the fields of Boaz. Join us as we chat through the chapter.

When life seems to be falling apart around you, what is God doing? Naomi and Ruth are about to find out how a faithful God works in and despite the choices we make. Join us as we begin looking at the book of Ruth together.

Would you rather... be shipwrecked twice or attacked by a snake? Spend two years under lockdown tied to a security guard, or be wrongly identified as a criminal? What about if you had to do all of those? Join us as we keep up with God’s work in Paul’s life and learn lessons for our own.

Paul gets Agrippa... to lay his case before. Light vs darkness, truth vs lies. Join us as we chat through Acts chapter 26 (with a bit of 25)

Felix and Festus... with great power comes great responsibility - how will these two Roman governors deal with Paul as he stands trial before them? Join us as we chat through Acts 24.

Are you discouraged? Join us as we chat through Acts 23 and see how Jesus stands with Paul after a difficult time with the Sanhedrin, and what happens when Paul’s life is threatened again...

As Paul is taken away, he grabs one last chance to speak to the crowd - his bold testimony a challenge and encouragement. Join us as we chat through Acts 22.

Paul is dead set on heading towards suffering and chains in Jerusalem - this week we see his life as a ‘free’ man end... but what does it really mean to live free? Join us as we look at Acts 21.

What would you say to a group of people if you knew it was the last time you’d see them? Paul and his gang are nearing the end of his last missionary journey - but there’s still time for death (and life) by sermon, and some final fellowship with the Ephesians elders. Join us as we chat through Acts 20.

The church is growing as the Gospel continues to spread... This week we meet Apollos - a fiery speaker of truth who needs some correction... 12 men who only know John’s baptism... then we get to see an unusual way for people to see the power of Jesus... and finally what kind of riots can happen when people’s idols are challenged. Join us as we chat through another rollercoaster week in Acts! (18:1...

How does God’s love keep us going, and keep us wanting to talk to people about Jesus? The whistlestop tour continues as the Scattered team watch* Paul get thrown out of his FOURTH and FIFTH cities. (*through Luke’s eyes of course ... come watch with us!)

A missionary bust-up followed by a spell in prison. An immigrant, an ex-soldier and a trafficked girl possessed by demons. What on earth is God doing, and what difference does it make to our lives?

Do Gentiles need to be circumcised and follow the Law in order to be saved? Paul and Barnabas return to convene a council in Jerusalem to discuss the crux of Christianity, with much at stake.