Let's Talk - Memorable Mondays

Menno Simons and the Gospel of Peace Join Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, on Memorable Monday as we delve into the life and legacy of Menno Simons (1496–1561), a pivotal figure of the Radical Reformation. From Catholic priest to Anabaptist leader, Menno Simons devoted his life to promoting peace, Christ-centered discipleship, and community grounded in Scripture. Discover how his te...

Radical Roots & Rekindled Zeal On this week's Memorable Monday, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, returns to the Radical Reformation to trace the offshoots born of the early Anabaptists. From Socinians' denial of the Trinity to Hutterite communes and the Amish way of life, we'll explore how zeal—and its missteps—shaped communities of faith. Learn the enduring lessons of Scripture on...

Thorns & Grace" Memorable Monday "Thorns & Grace" In this premiere episode of "Thorns & Grace," Rocky Stevenson, pastor of Benoni Bible Church, unpacks 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 (LSB) to explore how lifelong struggles—our "thorns in the flesh"—become platforms for Christ's power. Through Greek word studies, Jacob's wrestling at Peniel, and four practical steps (confession, meditation on grace, communi...

: Filtering the Flood: Guardrails in the Digital Age In this session of "Let's Talk," Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, guides you through practical spiritual disciplines—prayerful reflection, fellowship accountability, and fasting from noise—and hand-picked digital tools—RSS readers, fact-checking sites, and app limits—to build enduring filters against misinformation. Learn how to c...

The Universal and Everlasting Reign of Christ In this episode of Let's Talk, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, unfolds the final phrases of Daniel 7:14, revealing the universal scope and eternal nature of the Son of Man's dominion. From the scattering at Babel to the reconciliation of all nations in Christ, we see God's sovereign plan to bring worship from every people and tongue. Be...

: One Like a Son of Man: Daniel's Vision, Christ's Kingdom In this seven-part evangelistic series on Let's Talk with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, journey through the timeless vision of Daniel 7:13–14, where "One like a Son of Man" receives an eternal kingdom. From Daniel's exile and unshakable resolve to God's miraculous preservation and the unveiling of Christ's dominion, each...

Ascension Week: John's Panorama of Christ's Upward Movement" Join host Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, for our Ascension Week series, "Seeing the Ascended Son." Today, we explore John's panoramic vision across his Gospel, letters, and Revelation, focusing on Christ's upward movement from the Father, to the Son and back to the Father. From the prologue in John 1 to the intimate scen...

Beholding the Ascended Son Join Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, as he guides listeners through the Gospel of John, tracing the beloved disciple's journey from hearing "Behold, the Lamb of God" to beholding Christ enthroned at the Father's right hand. In this inaugural episode of the Ascension Week series, discover how John's unique perspective—from Galilee to Patmos—frames Jesus' c...

Polarisation to Peace: Living the Gospel in a Divided Nation, Memorable Monday From Polarisation to Peace: Living the Gospel in a Divided Nation In this follow-up to last week's Fantastic Friday broadcast, this Memorable Monday dives into the final three biblical convictions that shape our Christian response to political tension following the Trump–Ramaphosa summit. Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Beno...

When Revelation Runs Ahead of the Word In this Memorable Monday series on the Radical Reformers (Anabaptists), Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, exposes four fatal deviations from biblical Christianity: extra-biblical visions and private prophecies, spiritual elitism and secret "perfect" cliques, Christological and Trinitarian distortions, and the dismantling of church office and ord...

: Freedom's Footprint On this Memorable Monday, Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church charts the journey of Radical Reformation principles—voluntary faith, separation of church and state, and the free-church model—from 17th-century Europe to the birth of American religious liberty and the explosive growth of 19th- and 20th-century missions. Discover how William Penn's "Holy Experiment," Je...

Free Church In this week's Memorable Monday, Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church traces the birth of the "Free Church" conviction from Zurich in 1525, through the English Toleration Act of 1689, to the founding of American religious liberty. Discover how the Anabaptists' stand for a voluntary, regenerate church reshaped church-state relations, inspired landmark legal protections, and lai...

Anabaptist Roots of Faith & Freedom On this Memorable Monday, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, traces how the sixteenth-century Anabaptists—martyred in Zürich, championed by Menno Simons, and streamed through the Mennonites, Hutterites, Amish, and Baptists—laid the foundations for the Free Church tradition, radical discipleship, and modern revivalism. Discover how their insistence o...

The Waters of Conviction On this week's Memorable Monday, Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church dives into one of the most defining and controversial marks of the Radical Reformation: believer's baptism. Tracing the scriptural debate, the historical turning point in 1525, and the theological legacy of the Anabaptists, this episode reveals how a simple yet radical act of obedience sparked a...

Radical Reformers: The Anabaptists Welcome to Memorable Monday with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, and today, we embark on a journey into a lesser-known yet pivotal chapter of Reformation history: the rise of the Anabaptists. Explore the origins and context of this movement, understand why they faced brutal persecution from both Catholic and Reformed authorities, and discover thei...

Martin Luther, Marriage, and the Reformation. Join Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church on Memorable Monday as we explore Martin Luther's bold challenge to enforced celibacy and his transformative embrace of biblical marriage. Discover how his marriage to Katharina von Bora reshaped Protestant views on marriage as a sacred covenant ordained by God. Through biblical cross-references like G...

Martin Luther – Imperfect Vessel, Glorious Grace In this session with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we dive into the lesser-discussed side of Martin Luther—a man of towering influence who was, nevertheless, deeply flawed. We explore his struggles with depression, his controversial views on Scripture (including his harsh stance on the Epistle of James), his antisemitic writings, a...

Martin Luther – Transforming Worship Through Song In this episode of Memorable Monday with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we explore a lesser-known but profoundly impactful aspect of Martin Luther's legacy—his revolution in congregational worship through hymnody. His contributions to church music. By setting Scripture to song in the common tongue, he ensured that the truths of God'...

In this episode of Memorable Monday with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we explore a lesser-known but profoundly impactful aspect of Martin Luther's legacy—his revolution in congregational worship through hymnody. His contributions to church music. By setting Scripture to song in the common tongue, he ensured that the truths of God's Word could be embraced by all, even the illitera...

1522 – Luther's Bold Translation. Join us on this Memorable Monday with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church here in Radio Pulpit, as we journey back to the pivotal year 1522, when Martin Luther revolutionized church history by translating the New Testament into German. Discover how his bold act of liberation broke down language barriers, empowered ordinary believers to engage with Scrip...

Martin Luther's Trial, Rescue, and the German Bible Translation Join us this week on Radio Pulpits Let's Talk with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, as we delve into one of the most pivotal moments in church history. On this Memorable Monday, we explore the courageous journey of Martin Luther—a reformer who faced trial, danger, and divine rescue. From his Ninety-Five Theses to the Di...

1517: Luther's Bold Challenge Join us on Memorable Monday with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church as we journey back to 1517 to explore Martin Luther's daring act of nailing his Ninety-Five Theses. Discover how his challenge to church traditions ignited the Protestant Reformation—and how echoes of that bold reformation call us to reexamine our own faith today. #MemorableMonday #MartinLu...

1492: Columbus, Missions, and the Perils of Church-State Union" In this episode of Memorable Monday with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we examine how Columbus's voyage in 1492 set the stage for global missionary expansion and became a pathway for persecuted believers seeking refuge. While the discovery of the Americas opened doors for the gospel, it also exposed the dangers of chu...

The Gutenberg Bible On this Memorable Monday with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we explore the monumental impact of the Gutenberg Bible on church history and the Reformation. Discover how Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press with movable type revolutionized access to God's Word, challenging ecclesiastical power structures and igniting a grassroots revival of bibli...

The Fall of Constantinople and the Rise of the Church in the Face of Opposition In this week's Memorable Monday with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we explore the profound impact of the fall of Constantinople in 1453. While this marked the end of the Byzantine Empire, it also sparked a chain of events that propelled the church forward, from the spread of Greek biblical texts to the...