The UtG Podcast

Is the Bible the word of God? If so, how can you prove it? In this mini-series, Paul and Stephen explore five proofs that the Bible is indeed the word of God. Paul draws from the acronym used in the title of his book on this very subject – ' PROVE it'.  P=Prophecy: The prophets got their information from God. R=Reality: The Bible fits with the world as it really is. O=Oneness: All the parts of the...

Is the Bible the word of God? If so, how can you prove it? In this mini-series, Paul and Stephen explore five proofs that the Bible is indeed the word of God. Paul draws from the acronym used in the title of his book on this very subject – ' PROVE it'.  P=Prophecy: The prophets got their information from God. R=Reality: The Bible fits with the world as it really is. O=Oneness: All the parts of the...

In the last of this podcast mini-series, Stephen Grant explores what the book of Proverbs teaches about the subject of pride.  'Pride is the soil in which all manner of sin germinates and grows.' 'Understanding the grace of God is an antidote to pride.' Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org

To be a called 'a sluggard' is not a compliment – but it's a word that appears again and again in the book of Proverbs to describe a person who is essentially lazy. In Stephen Grant's fourth episode exploring the book of wisdom, he considers this subject of laziness and challenges us to be a saint, not a sluggard. Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org

Did you know that 1 in every 6 verses in Proverbs talks about how we talk? In Stephen Grant's third episode exploring the book of wisdom, he considers the subject of words. Stephen starts by saying: "I don't thing there is any way to exaggerate the power of words to enhance and give life or to diminish or take life." And: "Our words demonstrate the reality of who we are." Explore more at www.under...

In the second of a series of podcasts based on Proverbs, Stephen Grant considers the subject of choices and direction. "The outcome of life is not determined by a door we open but by a path we walk." Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org

In the first of a series of podcasts based on Proverbs, Stephen Grant considers the subject of Friendship. Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org

Sadly the issues of Abuse is one that is faced by many people.  People who are trusted, who have authority abuse those positions and cause untold damage, what’s even worse this happens within the Church.   How should Christians understand and help when abuse has taken place?  In today's podcast, Alasdair MacPherson speaks with Anne Dryburgh, who has many years of experience helping women deal with...

In episode 3 of Alasdair MacPherson's series on Life Issues, he speaks with Dale Johnson about the subject of comfort. Is it wrong to desire comfort?  Comfort is certainly something we all enjoy and often would prefer it to distress, yet it is in the hardships of life that God is teaching the most important lessons. Notes: The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, Jeremiah Burroughs https://www.sha...

With so much to be fearful of Christians can find themselves paralysed by anxiety and fear but what lies at the root of those emotions? Alasdair MacPherson talks with Dale Johnson about Fear. Notes Explore more about this subject at https://www.sharinghope.co.uk/anxiety   Recommended books: - 'Triumphing over sinful fear' by John Flavel - 'When people are big and God is small' by Ed Welch For more...

In the first episode of this mini-series on Life Issues, Alasdair MacPherson talks to Keith Palmer about what the Bible teaches about addiction. “The Bible has something to say about addictions as complicated and painful as the experience can be.” Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org Follow UtG on Facebook and Instagram - Facebook: https://facebook.com/understandingthegospel - Instagram:...

Stephen Grant talks with Paul McCauley about the last article in his series on Understanding the Gospel, this time exploring the relevance of the Bible to society. Should we re-integrate the Bible into our society or should we get rid of it completely?  Read Paul's article - https://understandingthegospel.org/blogs/paul-mccauley/the-good-book-the-final-word/ Follow UtG on Facebook and Instagram -...

Don’t eat pork or shellfish, don’t wear clothes of mixed fabrics, don’t sow your vineyard with different kinds of seed, don’t shave the edges of your beard… That is a sample of the commands God gave in His law that strike many today as…well, weird. Stephen Grant talks to Paul McCauley about his series on the UtG website. Read Paul's article - https://understandingthegospel.org/blogs/paul-mccauley/...

Stephen Grant talks to Paul McCauley about another article in his series on some of the problems people find in the Bible. In this conversation they talk about the Biblical teaching on sexuality and marriage. Read Paul's article - https://understandingthegospel.org/blogs/paul-mccauley/the-good-book-part-three/ Follow UtG on Facebook and Instagram - Facebook: https://facebook.com/understandingthego...

Stephen Grant talks to Paul McCauley about his series 'The Good Book?'. In this episode, they talk about the accusation that God permitted ethnic cleansing and genocide in the Old Testament. Read Paul's article: https://understandingthegospel.org/blogs/paul-mccauley/the-good-book-part-two/

Stephen Grant talks to Paul McCauley about his series entitled "The Good Book?". In this conversation, they discuss a common objection to the Bible that it seems to condone slavery. There are instructions in both the Old Testament and the New Testament on how to treat slaves. Why would God allow such an evil practice?  Read Paul's article at https://understandingthegospel.org/blogs/paul-mccauley/t...

To wrap up this mini-series on the life of Christ, Paul and Stephen talk about the significance of Christ's return and future reign.  Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org

We're back for another episode in this mini-series on under-appreciated gospel truths. In this conversation, Stephen and Paul discuss the significance of the ascension... 1. in relation to Christ 2. in relation to Christians 3. in relation to the Church

We're back for another episode in this mini-series on under-appreciated gospel truths. In this conversation, Stephen and Paul discuss the relevance of the resurrection with regard to (1) Christ, (2) Christians and (3) Creation. If you are looking for information about the evidence for Christ's resurrection, check out Paul's article Two Simple Facts – One Startling Truth . Explore more at www.under...

We're back for another episode in this mini-series on under-appreciated gospel truths. In this conversation, Stephen and Paul discuss the significance of the death of Jesus Christ.  Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org

In this UtG mini-series, Stephen Mullan and Paul McCauley explore another gospel truth that is often under-appreciated: the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss: - What it means - Why we believe it - Why it matters For more gospel resources, visit www.understandingthegospel.org

Paul McCauley and Stephen Mullan begin a new mini-series looking at under-appreciated gospel truths, starting with the trinity.   - Where do we get the belief from? - what do we mean & what do we not mean by the word 'trinity' - why it matters  For more gospel resources, visit www.understandingthegospel.org

Alasdair MacPherson explores the issue of anxiety with Keith Palmer, an elder at Grace Bible Church, Granbury, Texas. Keith is involved full time with ministering God's Word to hurting people. Notes: In this episode, Alasdair and Keith talk about: 1. A biblical definition of anxiety 2. The dangers of anxiety 3. How does scripture address the issue of anxiety 4. How to help someone who is strugglin...

Stephen Grant takes a closer look at a key New Testament passage that explores the subject of fear and anxiety (2 Timothy 1:7).

Stephen Grant takes a closer look at a key New Testament passage that gives help to Christians in times of need (Hebrews 4:14-16).