This week Zwai examines Jesus' foreshadowing of the cross, as well as the responses from some of the disciples to this information. Moreover, we explore Jesus' instructions to take up our individual crosses, dying to self in order to serve Christ and how that applies to the trials within our own lives.

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In this message we take a look at how Jesus Jesus institutes the concept

of the Church as his own, indicating its ownership and centrality to

his mission. We look at it's indestructibility despite challenges, how

it is assured until Jesus' return, as well as the church's mission:

shining light in darkness, redeeming spiritual impoverishment.

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In this episode, Zwai and Ansuné discuss children as theologians and their ability (even as little people) to talk to God. They also mention various ideas to help parents teach their children to pray. 

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Another encounter between Jesus and the pharisees and sadducees becomes heated as the unlikely allies request a sign which is met by strong rebuttal from Jesus. In the aftermath of the encounter the disciples also receive a stern warning against becoming misguided by false teachers.

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An intriguing interaction between Jesus that initially feels rather out of character is followed by another feeding of multitudes. Richard explores these 2 seemingly unrelated stories and shows how they demonstrate the inclusivity of the Kingdom of Christ.

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Richard leads us in investigation of an early confrontation between Jesus and an envoy of pharisees from Jerusalem around traditions, commandments and how they overlap, contradict and support.

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We look at the importance and meaning of prayer, and unpack the right view of God we are to have to inspire our hearts to pray.

We look in brief at various questions and challenges parents and carers face to conclude that our most important weapon in the battle for our kids' hearts is prayer.

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Brett reflects on the lessons he learnt on conference and how we can bring those concepts into our day to day spaces to strengthen relationships and grow towards those around us.

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Richard delves into the aftermath of John the Baptist's death as Jesus seeks solitude but places His compassion for the crowds before His own needs and the miracles that He performs in the resultant space.

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In this, the first episode of 2024, Zwai and Ansuné look back at highlights from the past three years of the Raising Parents Podcast and look forward to the year ahead. They reflect once more on the name and purpose of the podcast and share thoughts on their favourite topic - discipleship. Keep an eye out for new episodes every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

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This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!