The COGMA Podcast

This podcast investigates the chronological "Good Friday riddle," demonstrating how the traditional Friday-to-Sunday timeline contradicts Jesus's prophecy of spending three full days and nights in the tomb. By analysing biblical timekeeping and the occurrence of two separate Sabbaths during Passover week, the hosts reveal how a Wednesday crucifixion perfectly satisfies the scriptural timeline

This podcast investigates the chronological "Good Friday riddle," demonstrating how the traditional Friday-to-Sunday timeline contradicts Jesus's prophecy of spending three full days and nights in the tomb. By analysing biblical timekeeping and the occurrence of two separate Sabbaths during Passover week, the hosts reveal how a Wednesday crucifixion perfectly satisfies the scriptural timeline

A clear call to shift Bible reading from gathering facts to seeking obedient, Spirit-led understanding so the believer becomes a faithful worker approved by God. For resources, teaching guides and workbook go to https://cogma.online/why-study/ Church of God Caloundra: https://thechurchofgod.com.au COGMA Courses: https://cogma.com.au COGMA Media: https://cogma.online (Includes teacher guides) YouTu...

The podcast describe the biblical concept of "anointing" (or charisma) as the internal presence of the Holy Spirit within every believer that signifies divine selection and purpose, effectively dismantling spiritual hierarchies while guiding individuals through a necessary balance of Scripture and Spirit toward total personal transformation.        

Join hosts Gil and Angie for a transformative "Deep Dive" that challenges modern religious hierarchies by contrasting the "visual lie" of raised platforms and VIP seating with Jesus’ biblical command for equality among "brethren." This episode exposes the "Nicolaitan spirit"—defined as the conquering of the laity by a ruling clergy—and critiques the celebrity culture where leaders act as "lords" r...

In this episode, Gil and Angie explore the "Berean Mandate" derived from Acts 17, challenging listeners to transform from passive "zombie listeners" into active, noble seekers of truth. They break down the biblical definition of nobility—not as a social rank, but as a "readiness of mind" that combines a hunger for righteousness with the diligence to verify every message against Scripture. By contr...

In this episode, we address the common frustration of feeling like the Bible’s deeper meaning is locked away, revealing that the key to understanding isn't found in a commentary or study technique, but in a fundamental shift of heart. We explore Jesus’s teaching that one must be "born again" to truly see the Kingdom of God, transforming one's identity from a slave of sin into a "servant to God." J...

Building on the 'How to Study' module, this episode explores the practical techniques Brother Gil uses to create Workbooks, emphasizing that studying Scripture is a necessity for every believer rather than just an option. We discuss how to combine intellectual diligence with dependence on the Holy Spirit, aiming to give you the confidence to interpret the Bible independently of denominational doct...

This COGMA lesson introduces Daniel’s seventy weeks (Daniel 9:24–27), showing how prophecy is fulfilled precisely and how the Bible must interpret itself, without adding an invented “gap” between the weeks. You will be encouraged to test what you have been taught against Scripture, and to see that prophecy’s main purpose is to authenticate Jesus Christ (John 5:39), strengthening faith through fulf...

In this episode of the “From Uncertainty to Confidence” podcast, Gil and Angie unpack the COGMA module Study for Approval, helping you move from reading the Bible as a dry duty to feeding on God’s Word with real hunger and purpose: knowing Christ, not just knowing facts about Him. You’ll learn four practical study tools—earnest inquiry (asking the text questions), harmony (finding “mates” so Scrip...

From Uncertainty to Confidence is a practical Bible teaching podcast designed to help you move from confusion to clarity in your personal study of Scripture. Each episode speaks directly to you as a learner, addressing the common frustration of reading the Bible without understanding how it fits together. Rather than adding opinions or debate, the podcast focuses on approach, method, and spiritual...

In this episode of the From Uncertainty to Confidence podcast, Gil and Angie explore why many believers know the Bible well yet still feel spiritually weak and unstable, and they challenge listeners to rethink why they study Scripture. Drawing from Lesson One of the Study for Approval series, the conversation contrasts knowledge gained for pride with study that leads to obedience, using clear bibl...

Have you ever noticed that the traditional Good Friday to Easter Sunday timeline fails to account for the "three days and three nights" Jesus promised in the Sign of Jonah? This podcast invites you to solve the Bible's biggest math problem by looking beyond modern tradition and viewing the Scriptures through a first-century Hebrew lens. We guide you through a detective-style investigation to uncov...

This podcast features a "deep dive" discussion into the Church of God Mission Academy's student handbook, outlining a self-paced system designed to transform passive listeners into active, capable handlers of the Bible. The hosts explain how their "mastery learning" approach aims to end "secondhand faith" by equipping students to independently discern truth and replicate that knowledge as teachers...