Richard comes across a remarkable passage from Augustine and Jo braves Newcastle's bus system. Richard learns from the wonderful 1 Timothy 4 and Jo skills up in leading a large group.

• 1 Timothy 4
• Leading Small Groups That Thrive: Five Shifts to Take Your Group to the Next Level, Ryan T. Hartwig, Courtney W. Davis, Jason A. Sniff

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Jo makes the most of her pool and Richard loses in chess. Jo shares why Philippians 2 put her on the right track and Richard grows in his forgiving capacity thanks to a new book by Tim Keller.

• Philippians 2
• Forgive, Timothy Keller

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Richard confesses a reality TV addiction and Jo gets close to nature. Richard and Jo discuss the shocking Bible study method of Jehoiakim and Jo goes deep into Ezra and Nehemiah with Old Testament Survey by LaSor, Hubbard and Bush

• Jeremiah 36
• Old Testament Survey. The Message, Form and Background of the Old Testament. Lasor, Hubbar, and Bush

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Richard spots some Streetfighter 2 action at Moore College and Jo communes with the fish. Jo embarks on some exilic / post exilic Bible study with Josie and Richard gets into Augustine's City of God.

• 2 Chronicles 36
• The City of God, Augustine

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Jo is startled during tennis by a runner. Richard and his wife defeat the Empire. Richard is encouraged by Psalm 4 to pause, think and turn to God. Jo reviews another book on rest.

• Refresh: Embracinga Grace-Paced Life in a World of Endless Demands, David Murray and Shona Murray
• Psalm 4

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Jo and Richard return after a summer break to talk about life, the BIble and Christian reading. This week Jo takes on her fear of heights and Richard goes car racing. Jo shares encouragement from Colossians 1 and Richard gets help for his busy-ness.

• Colossians 1
• Busy, Ian Carmichael

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Jo and Richard complete the sentence: "2022 was the year of ...." Jo reflects on the pros and cons of chronological Bible reading and Richard explains why he regularly reads the Bible and prays. Jo and Richard share their reading plans for the summer and say farewell until 2023.

• Deuteronomy 8

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Richard gets caught up in World Cup Fantasy Football and Jo has a reptile loose in the house. Jo and Richard discuss Paul's radical chance of direction in Acts and some challenges from Lloyd-Jones about faith. 

• Acts 9 
• Spiritual Depression by Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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Richard takes on the neighbourhood mosquitoes with some unintended consequences. Jo makes a public service announcement to anyone planning renovations. Richard and Jo discuss Exodus idolatry in Ezekiel and the strategies for joyful Christian contentment.

• Ezekiel 20
• If Only, Finding Joyful Contentment in the Face of Lack and Longing by Jennie Pollock
• Charles Spurgeon quote: look at final paragraph

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Jo finds herself with a song from Gladiator in her head and Richard discovers Webtoons. Richard and Jo discuss the betrayal of Jesus from Matthew 26 and Richard explains why talking to yourself is better than listening to yourself.

• Matthew 26:1-5
• Spiritual Depression by Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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