Episode 51 - Talking with John Mark Comer about hurry and well being.

In this episode, Cris talks to John Mark about how to slow life down. How to be more present and how to make sure you are living well. We want to be connected people, connecting with each other and God, how do we do that without living slower. This sounds impossible... is it?

John Mark Comer has written a number of books and leads Bridgetown church in Portland. His book “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World” is an excellent read.

BUY HERE: https://www.eden.co.uk/the-ruthless-elimination-of-hurry-john-mark-comer/

Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com

Episode 50. Racism - Why #BlackLivesMatter is not enough.

Have we got the conversation about Black Live Matter right? Is there another way of looking at this from a theological perspective. Do Black lives more than matter? In this episode, Cris walks us through the theology of being ‘made in the image of God’ and how this affects how we see everyone one. At this present time, good theology on the matter is needed more than ever. The church should be leading the way on how we see humanity in all of its glory.

Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com

Episode 49 from Season 2 titled: Five life lessons from Jesus.

In this episode, Cris explores 5 life lessons from Jesus.

1. Love yourself

Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com

Episode 48 from Season 2 titled: The Church in Hong Kong with Pastor Youngman

Life in Hong Kong isn’t easy but speaking out about the government suddenly makes things a whole lot harder. Pastor Youngman in Hong Kong talks to us about the complexity of being political and being a Christian. Should our faith affect what we think about how the world should work both globally and locally?

Pastor Youngman Chan has lead a church in Hong Kong, translated for Billy Graham for his big evangelistic tour and how seeks to speak out for freedom in Hong Kong.

Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com

Episode 47 from Season 2 titled: Which Is The Best Translation Of The Bible

In this episode, we explore which is the best Bible for you to be reading. There are so many different versions which is the 'best'.

We talk about some translations being 'word for word' translations, some being 'thought for thought' and some being poetical paraphrase. We also look at some examples of where translators have a bias in their rendering of the text. A little nerdy in places but super important to understand which Bible for you.

Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com

Episode 46 from Season 2 titled: What Is The Upside Down Kingdom with Sam Ward

In this episode, we talk with Sam Ward of the Message Trust about what is the Kingdom of God and why is it upside down compared to the rest of the world. Sam’s take on the topic is refreshing and inspiring.

Sam Ward is the Director of Ministry at The Message Trust. He is a passionate and gifted speaker with a particular heart for urban mission.

https://proximity.network

Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com

Episode 45 from Season 2 titled: Location, Location, Location

Understanding where the Bible was set can help us understand what is happening within it. In this episode, Cris explores the book of Acts and specifically Paul's visit to Ephesus.

Episode 44 from Season 2 titled: If Jesus was Jewish, then why aren’t we? With Michele Guinness.

Michele Guinness helps us explore Jesus’ Jewish context and why we aren’t expected to now be Jews. We talk about Jewish festivals, 1st-century life and how this can help us read the Bible and understand it better.

www.micheleguinness.co.uk

Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com

Episode 44 from Season 2 titled: If Jesus was Jewish, then why aren’t we? With Michele Guinness.

Michele Guinness helps us explore Jesus’ Jewish context and why we aren’t expected to now be Jews. We talk about Jewish festivals, 1st-century life and how this can help us read the Bible and understand it better.

www.micheleguinness.co.uk

Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com

Episode 43 from Season 2 titled: Six reasons why you should trust God

2. He is your refuge (safe place)

3. He has plans for you

4. He thinks about you

5. He will fight for you

6. He knows you by name

Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com