The Not So Perfect Christian Life

Is it ok to be sad? How should we respond to sadness? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!

How does stillness help us in our walk with God, and how do we achieve it? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

We sometimes find it hard to accept help from others. Why is that? How do we avoid self-sufficiency? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!

What is righteousness, and why should we pursue it? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week! Also, we have some questions for you, our listeners! If you have a moment, please ⁠⁠fill out our survey⁠⁠ and give us your feedback about the podcast. Thanks in advance!

When things in life are uncertain, what's your go-to response? How does our faith help us in these moments? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

One day, Jesus will return. Are we living our lives with this knowledge? How should it change our behaviour and priorities? Join Joy and Bob to find out! Follow us on Facebook | Send us some feedback

Can you live the Christian life without going to church? Should you? What does the Bible say, and why does it matter? Join Joy and Bob in this week's episode! Also, we have some questions for you, our listeners! If you have a moment, please ⁠fill out our survey⁠ and give us your feedback about the podcast. Thanks in advance!

Submission has negative connotations today, but is it always bad? What does it mean to submit to each other, and to submit to God? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week! Also, we have some questions for you, our listeners! If you have a moment, please ⁠fill out our survey⁠ and give us your feedback about the podcast. Thanks in advance!

Is pride a good or bad thing? How does pride affect our walk with Jesus? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week! Also, we have some questions for you, our listeners! If you have a moment, please fill out our survey and give us your feedback about the podcast. Thanks in advance!

What does it mean to be content? How is that different from feeling happy, and how do you achieve contentment? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

This week, Joy and Bob frankly tackle the topic of lust. When do our natural feelings become sinful? What does the Bible say about what's wrong and what's right to do? Join Joy and Bob to find out! Please be aware that this episode contains some topics that won't be suitable for a younger audience.

We continue our episodes on the "beatitudes" (Jesus's sermon on the mount from Matthew 5) with this topic: blessed are those who mourn. What does this mean? What are we mourning? Join Joy and Bob this week to find out!

How important is it to be trustworthy, and how does it relate to our walk with God? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!

Jesus called us to take up our cross and follow Him. What does that mean? Why are we talking about that at the start of a brand new year? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss this first topic of 2026!

We're joined today by a special guest, Chris Juby, a worship song writer who has been on a personal journey of discovering the purpose and power of lament. As we approach Christmas, this may not seem like a very Christmassy topic! But Christmas doesn't magically make difficult times easy, and it can be a challenging period of the year for many people. Join Joy, Bob and Chris as they talk a...

Are you an ambitious person? Is ambition a good or a bad thing, or could it be both? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

What should we do when we feel guilty? Is guilt always a bad thing, or is it ever good or helpful? Join Bob and Joy as they discuss it this week!

"Boldness", not "baldness"! What is boldness? How important is it in our walk with Jesus, and how do we get more of it? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

In the first in our series on the "beatitudes", Joy and Bob look at the poor in spirit, mentioned in Matthew 5:3. Why are the poor in spirit blessed, and what does it mean that theirs is the kingdom of heaven?

Are we living for Jesus or the approval of others? How do we recognise when we are people-pleasing? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!

What do we do when we feel tired? Is it something natural or normal, or is it a sign that something's wrong? How do we connect with God when we're weary? Join Joy and new host Bob as they discuss this week's topic.

We're returning from our summer break, and we come bearing big news! No spoilers though; listen to the update to find out what's coming next...

What does the Bible say about honesty? Should we be honest in every situation? Join Hannah and Joy as they discuss this week's topic!

What characterises hate, and how do we identify it in ourselves? Is it ever OK to hate? Join Joy and Hannah as they discuss it this week!

How do we respond when we are frustrated with our situation? Should we be able to find contentment in any circumstance? Join Hannah and Joy as they discuss the topic of discontentment!