In this Episode, Josh and Andy discuss the recent hit podcast, the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill.

This is a more common question than you might expect in the English speaking church, historically.

Andy, Darren, and Josh discuss some of the biblical and historical reasons a Christian should celebrate Christmas

Augustine - Why Celebrate Christmas? (Abridged sermon 185 - https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/media/articles/why-celebrate-christmas/)

Augustine unabridged sermon 185 and other Christmas sermons (https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=r3fYAAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false)

Show Notes (and more resources you need to check out)

To learn more about the Southgate Fellowship: https://thesouthgatefellowship.org/

Articles by Flavien in Themelios publication of the Affirmations and Denials (link)

Flavien’s book, Paul Against the Idols: A Contextual Reading of the Areopagus Speech (available in paperback and kindle): Buy UK and US (Amazon)

Flavien’s academic publications on the topic (link)

Dan’s book we discussed Their Rock is not as our Rock. Buy UK and US (Amazon)

Also you should check out Plugged In and Making Faith Magnetic (new!)

Andy, Darren, Phil and Michael discuss coming out of pandemic restrictions. Is coming out of lockdown more complex than going into lockdown was? How do we navigate all the changes in church culture?

This week Michael, Andy, and Darren begin an apologetic discussion. The first question they tack is Why Doesn’t God make himself more obvious? We hope you’ll find this discussion helpful and it will whet your appetite for more.

This week we are pleased to be joined by Dr Donald John MacLean, the author of a new book, All Things are Ready: Understanding the Gospel in its Fullness and Freeness, released just this past month, by Christian Focus. Donald John, an elder at Cambridge Presbyterian Church, addresses the topic of the Free offer of the gospel from an incredibly pastoral perspective, defending this biblical mandate, but at the same time encouraging all believers to speak to others about Christ. We hope you’ll find this helpful and stimulating.

This week we are pleased to be joined by Revd Dr Mark Garcia of the Greystone Institute. Mark, a new professor at Westminster Theological Seminary, has worked with Phil Haines in providing educational opportunities through the Greystone Institute in Cardiff the last few years. Phil, Andy, and Mark sit down to discuss theology. What it is, why we need it, and how it’s useful to the church.