Jo gets a run down on building site safety and Richard's son prepares for his formal. Psalm 39 invites a deeper perspective on the brevity of life and Richard explains why he's reading 'The Whole Christ' for the second time. 

• Psalm 39
• The Whole Christ, Sinclair Ferguson

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Richard explains how journalling keeps him grounded and Teddy escapes. Jo and Richard discuss the inner life of Baruch and why a blog on law on religion is worth reading. 

• Jeremiah 45
• Law and Religion Blog, Associate Professor Neil Foster

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Richard reports on a thrilling finish to a soccer final and Jo takes on an escape room. Jo points out some encouraging words from Psalm 38 and Richard explains why biblical prophets are like God's covenant enforcement officers.

• Psalm 38
• Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture, Christopher Watkin

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Jo get's on the Women's World Cup bandwagon and Richard prepares himself for his 30 year school reunion. Jo and Richard and discuss love for Jesus and obedience from John 15 and some challenging teaching on money.

• John 15
• The Generosity Agenda, in Redeeming Money by Paul David Tripp

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Richard shares some insights from the world of Sumo and Jo carries off a successful scavenger hunt. Richard finds a link between Genesis 50 and Jeremiah 50 and Jo learns from Ezra.

• Jeremiah 50
• Genesis 50
• Ezra 7

Richard finds an inspirational soccer coach and Jo reviews Australia's dog parks. Jo and Richard discuss God's glory from Exodus 16. Richard finds an author with swagger who's got a lot to say about preaching.

• Exodus 16
• Preaching with Purpose, Jay Adams

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Jo and Richard return after a break with a tale of sour candy madness. Jo shares about a haircut disaster and how Exodus 9 highlights the fear of God. Richard finally finishes Augustine's City of God and makes a start with a new book.

• Exodus 9
• Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture, Christopher Watkin

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Jo visits the Opera House for some brilliant Zimmer music and Richard discovers a moving podcast. Jo shares her insights from Exodus 14 and Richard has another go at understanding Puritan Thomas Manton on forgiveness

• Exodus 14
• Pray for Egypt
• Thomas Manton; Exposition on the Lord’s Prayer

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Jo's phone goes for a ride and Richard devises a new attendance strategy for Growth Group. Richard and Jo discuss the power of God in Jeremiah 50 and the encouragement of John Newton.

• Jeremiah 50
• John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace. Jonathan Aitken

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Richard goes to a real life EDM event and Jo chases down the post-reno finishing touches. Jo resists her speech path habits and reflects on Moses' ministry reluctance from Exodus 4. Richard digs into some Puritan writings on forgiveness.

• Exodus 4
• Thomas Manton; Exposition on the Lord’s Prayer

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