That Christian Next Door Podcast

The first episode in a miniseries titled Made for More in which we will explore God's plan and provision for human beings to live a complete, satisfying and forever life. In the Bible, the book of John chapter 3 and verse 16 speaks of God the Father's love, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ the Son and how the belief by anyone in that framework leads to everlasting life. In this episode, we ex...

Bonus Episode. About how everyone has had or will have an encounter with God and how to understand what may have happened or what will happen. A follow-on episode from 'Encounters 2/Feasts and Family 2', available at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lpXLLCCTy8voHXmHOaOq1 Be blessed.

Bonus episode. About separation from the world and separation to Jesus Christ. Romans 1 v 16 AMPC - "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel (good news) of Christ, for it is God’s power working unto salvation [for deliverance from eternal death] to everyone who believes with a personal trust and a confident surrender and firm reliance, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." A follow-on episode from '...

Bonus episode. About telling Jesus Christ: "You first". Psalm 35 v 27 AMPC - "Let those who favor my righteous cause and have pleasure in my uprightness shout for joy and be glad and say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, Who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant." First published on the That Christian Next Door website at: https://thatchristiannextdoor.com/2023/...

In the tenth and final episode of our Family Matters series, we discuss encounters with God and how all of them are designed by God himself to bring us to alignment and oneness with Him. In this episode, we also speak on the responsibility that comes with hearing the Father, we touch on time and chance and also the non-physical enemies that surround the table that God has prepared for us. Thank yo...

In the ninth episode of our Family Matters series, we discuss the theoretical concept of a mother figure in the Prodigal Son Parable told by Jesus Christ and how her presence may have impacted on events in the story. In this episode, we discuss the crucial role of women in the Bible and in the nuclear and Christian family. We also touch on the bond of trust that God desires to build with every sin...

In episode eight of our Family Matters series, we continue our conversation from episode 7 with Pastor Solomon Ajayi, who is joining us again following our episode with him in Season one 'Let Go and Let God'. In this episode, we discuss taking the initiative in our personal and church family relationships, succession planning in the Christian faith and the importance of hearing and acting on God's...

In episode seven of our Family Matters series, we speak with Pastor Solomon Ajayi, a wonderful Christian inside and out and a very good friend, who is joining us again following our episode with him in Season one 'Let Go and Let God'. In this episode, the first of two parts, we will be delving deeper into our topic for this series titled ‘Family Matters’ and we will be using the story of the Prodi...

Episode six of our Family Matters series continues from where we left off in episode five. In this second part of our discussion, we speak on the family themes apparent from the Prodigal Son story such as submission to God, responsibility and accountability, and making meaningful connections with the people around us. Samuel Obasi (Host), Carlos Ebube Okpe (Recurring Contributor) and Mr. Femi Emma...

In episode five of our Family Matters series, we reflect back on our two previous episodes with Pastor Thywill Bankole. We also delve into the family themes highlighted in those interviews and other themes apparent from the Prodigal Son story including humility, repentance and sin's distortion of our view of ourselves. Samuel Obasi (Host), Carlos Ebube Okpe (Recurring Contributor) and new addition...

In episode four of our Family Matters series, we continue our discussion with Pastor Thywill Bankole. In this final part of our two-part recording, we discuss where human beings fit in God's plan, we delve substantially into the family dynamics between parents nowadays and their young adults and we discuss key themes from the Prodigal Son story including communication, decision-making and perspect...

In episode three of our Family Matters series, we speak with Pastor Thywill Bankole, a passionate Christian and an advocate for inclusive communities in Ireland.  In this first episode of two, we discuss the importance of community involvement for all, the meaning of Christianity from a family perspective and some of the existential threats to the faith in Ireland and the role that young people ca...

"We cannot be anything of who God will have us be if we are not together". In episode two of our Family Matters series, we reflect back on this quote from Wale Agbebi and on the interview we conducted with him in episode one of this series. We also delve into the family themes highlighted in that interview and the themes apparent from the Prodigal Son story including communication, perspective, se...

In episode one of our Family Matters series, we speak with Mr Wale Agbebi, an avid and passionate Christian and coordinator of Youth Camp Ireland.  In this conversation, our topics include the state of the church in Ireland, Christianity's approach to the non-Christians and how thinking beyond just our individual needs can be a gateway to the fullness that God has planned for our lives.

As an introduction to the context of our new series, this episode delves into the role of Jesus Christ in human life, the genesis of human relationship with God and God's design for eternal life. In this episode, we also establish the Prodigal Son story and the role it will play in this series. Be blessed. Speaker: Samuel Obasi. More information available at www.thatchristiannextdoor.com. Music: N...

Nowadays, what it means to be a Christian without compromising oneself is tough. At the same time that God is smoothing out our edges, the world is assaulting the Christian’s senses and sensibilities. Every day we are forced to rationalize, to make sense, to excuse, to rethink and to reconsider what we  know in our heart of hearts to be true that by fruits we will know who people really are. Chris...

TEMPLATES. This is episode 5, the final episode, of our series on the biblical templates Christians can live by. In a wide-ranging exploration of female identity, we discuss God's design intentions for women as individuals and in every other facet of womanhood. It is reassuring to know that the identity of every woman is rooted in and inspired by who God is Himself. Guest: Pastor Marie Raghoo.

TEMPLATES. This is episode four of our series on the biblical templates Christians can live by. A fully functioning Christian will astound, terrify, encourage, surprise, reinvigorate, anger, motivate, spotlight and restore people and their hearts, souls and minds back to God. No two Christians should be alike. Why would God make two of you? In this episode, we speak about individuality in Christia...

TEMPLATES. This is episode three of our series on the biblical templates Christians can live by. Sometimes in life we find ourselves lonely, we feel uncertain, unsure of everything and afraid to make decisions in the journey of life. You are not alone. In this episode, we speak about dealing with loneliness through Jesus Christ, the best confidante and friend at all times. Guest: Pastor Ijeoma Oye...

TEMPLATES. Episode two of our series on the biblical templates Christians should live by. A template refers to something that serves as a model for the purpose of copying. In this second episode, we speak how to deal with 'Why Me?' questions. Be blessed. Guest: Pastor Christyn Ijeoma Osuji.

TEMPLATES. Over the next five episodes, the focus of the podcast will be on the biblical templates Christians should live by. A template refers to something that serves as a model for the purpose of copying. In this first episode, we speak about how to love ourselves in the process of loving others, using the template of God's love for us all. Be blessed. - - - - Your actions are consistent but yo...

Bonus episode. Faith comes by hearing God speak. It comes as a result of what we hear in a moment or after we have read, heard, or seen, (or whatever the case may be) something about Jesus Christ. Faith is needed to become a Christian. Full article can be found at: https://thatchristiannextdoor.com/portfolio/faith-comes-by-hearing-god/

Bonus episode. Sometimes you can be where God wants you to be, where He has made room for you, but not be who He wants you to be.

Bonus episode. Acceptance of our prayer is just as important as the answer to the prayer itself because answers will not come without acceptance. In order to gain acceptance of our prayers and the answers we seek, we must be aware of God's strategic plans for our lives and His kingdom, we must be ready to reassess our prayer points and be willing to seek greater clarity about where God has drawn H...

Bonus episode. God wants to offer you meaning. God wants to be someone for you. God can be and is someone for you. He is close and we believe He wants to reach you and He will reach you if you reach out for him. Our prayers go out to Ukraine, Ethiopia and Christians all over the world under duress because of their love for Jesus Christ. Stay strong! Yours is the Kingdom of God.