Malcolm Cox

It is the Sunday after Easter. Is your heart still burning? No, not chocolate egg overload heartburn, but the Emmaus road ‘heartburn’. Do you remember what happened to those two Emmaus road followers of Christ after the resurrection? They were confused and disheartened. Things had not turned out as they expected.

“But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.” (Luke 24:21 NRSV)Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/the-way-of-the-burning-heart-a-post-easter-reflection-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-569/ 

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Today, we further explore a tip from my friend Lance Owen.

Use humour. Someone said, "I open a man's mouth with laughter so I can pour a dose of truth into it." Humour can be a very effective way of communicating important information.

The use of humour in teaching about God is legitimate. Have a look at the video last week about the teaching of Jesus, or you could also take Elijah as an example - “At noon Elijah mocked them, saying, “Cry aloud! Surely he is a god; either he is meditating, or he has wandered away, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened.”” (1 Kings 18.27 NRSV; see also Isaiah 44.15).

Today, we're going to talk about the pros and cons of a good giggle, and how to develop your humour muscle.

Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-411-your-voice-matters-part-16-jesus-made-them-laugh-tips-for-new-and-inexperienced-speakers-malcolm-cox-2/

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Question: How has this episode and the previous one shaped your thinking about the appropriateness of humour in sermons and other biblical lessons? What changes will you make in this area as you progress on your speaking journey?

I am a qualified solutions-focused coach. You can book a session with me either via the email above or at the website: https://malcolmcoxcoaching.com/

God bless, Malcolm

Hello and happy Easter! Easter Sunday is the biggest, loudest, most joyful day in the Christian calendar—and for good reason. Easter Sunday changes everything. Why? Because the stakes are eternal.

As Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 15:17, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” But, thank God, Paul doesn’t stop there. He continues, “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.” That’s our guarantee. Our hope beyond the grave isn’t wishful thinking—it’s rooted in a historical, bodily resurrection.

You can almost hear Paul’s joy bursting off the page:
“Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” (1 Corinthians 15:54–55)

In other words: Death has been devoured. Defeated. De-fanged.

Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/death-devoured-defeated-de-fanged-an-easter-sunday-reflection-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-568/

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Today, we explore a second tip from my friend Lance Owen. I paraphrase our conversation. He suggests:

Use humour. Someone said, "I open a man's mouth with laughter so I can pour a dose of truth into it." Humour can be a very effective way of communicating important information.

If you’re just starting out with speaking or teaching, you might be wondering if there’s a place for a bit of a laugh in your lessons. Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this video and the next one, we’ll explore how you can weave humour into your presentations, making them more engaging and memorable. We'll look at why it's valuable, offer some tips, consider the potential pitfalls, and even peek at how the ultimate teacher, Jesus, used humour.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/28tYHk61T5k

Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-410-your-voice-matters-part-15-be-yourself-tips-for-new-and-inexperienced-speakers-malcolm-cox-2/

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Question: How do you feel about using humour in your lessons? What would help you to take a step in that direction?

I am a qualified solutions-focused coach. You can book a session with me either via the email above or at the website: https://malcolmcoxcoaching.com/

God bless, Malcolm

Welcome to today's episode, where we're exploring a link between the sixth day of creation and Good Friday.

Scriptures:

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them… God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” — Genesis 1.27, 31

“So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, ‘Behold the man!’” — John 19.5 (ESV)

Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/behold-the-man-a-good-friday-reflection-from-the-sixth-day-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-567/

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Today, we explore a second tip from Trevor Mendez. He writes:

Be yourself. There's a place for imitating helpful qualities in other speakers, but "Christ in me" will likely look different than "Christ in you" and authenticity is important to hearers.

Can we find our own authentic speaking style, and does it matter?

Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-409-your-voice-matters-part-14-enjoy-speaking-tips-for-new-and-inexperienced-speakers-malcolm-cox-2/

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Question: What barriers do you sense from revealing the real you when you speak? How can you overcome those obstacles?

I am a qualified solutions-focused coach. You can book a session with me either via the email above or at the website: https://malcolmcoxcoaching.com/

God bless, Malcolm

When Jesus announced himself in Luke 4 he revealed a God who cares.

What is our part individually and congregationally in showing the world that God cares? That's what we explore in this lesson.

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Welcome to today's episode, where we're exploring the often-debated topic of repetitive prayer. Is it just empty words, or can there be genuine value in praying the same things again and again? Is regular, repetitive prayer inauthentic?

Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/the-parable-of-the-bramley-apple-tree-malcolm-cox-quiet-time-coaching-episode-565-2/

Inspired by the “After Class Podcast: https://pca.st/podcast/5d5dcbe0-36c3-0136-fa7b-0fe84b59566d

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Today, we explore a tip from my friend Tim Dannatt. He wrote: "My thought about preaching is to encourage people to enjoy speaking."

Sounds simple. But for new and inexperienced speakers it can be hard to enjoy preaching and teaching. Can we get to that point, and does it matter?

Notes: https://www.malcolmcox.org/teaching-tip-408-your-voice-matters-part-13-stories-are-your-secret-weapon-malcolm-cox-2/

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God bless, Malcolm

Lessons in Faith and Fun From Mother Mary

John 2.1-12

QUESTION: What do you notice about Mary?

1. She notices: Observant
2. She wants to bless others
3. She has prophetic insight - Since Gabriel 30 + years previously. Mums hold on to vision for their children when others lose it.
4. She trusts Jesus’ heart and power
5. She exercises audacious confidence in commanding people, and, by implication, Jesus

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God bless, Malcolm