Apologies for the occasional poor sound quality. This was recorded over the internet and the connection was not so stable at times

Saved to Serve - it sounds like a new age mantra or self help declaration. For many years believers in Jesus have heard and followed this mantra devotedly and at times slavishly BUT is it true?

Are followers of Jesus really called and saved to serve? If so why are we not seeing greater efforts and results from this obligated service?

If not, why have we followed this idea down into the rabbit hole?

Barry Adams, author of worldwide phenomenon, "The Father's Love Letter" talks about his experience and understanding of God's fatherhood for us.

In the rapidly changing faith landscape many are questioning what they have always heard and believed.

In some people's thinking this is the first step in a great falling away and for others it is an awakening to a more solid faith base.

John speaks with Phil Drysdale (https://www.phildrysdale.com/) about his experience and ministry to those who are 'deconstructing'. He explains what it is, how it affects people and some of the implications of deconstruction for believers.

If God does not adopt us as His sons & daughters what are we then?

Is God really our Father if He doesn't adopt us?

John shows, from the Bible, that God has not only, always been A Father but, that He has always been our Father - even before we had heard of Him.

Be assured of God's eternal love for you as His beloved child.

Video will also be available on YouTube (search for jmac336)

The question of being God's children has been a dilemma for many believers. When the Bible calls us the adopted children of God is that an accurate description of our relationship with Him?

Trevor Galpin brings a wonderful and fresh look at this topic, bringing great clarity to our status as children of God.

In the next episode John will talk about how the Bible shows that God is our true and real Father...

PodBites are short musings on issues that I am thinking about but have not fully formulated.

Feel free to debate, chat, disagree or ignore - it's ok.

We all have a story and this epoisode is my story.

I share with you my journey from poor, working class surroundings to finding myself loved by God as His own son.

My experience of life and Christian culture drew me into isolation and unhappiness UNTIL love found me.

My book Loved to Life offers much more detail. If you are interested you can obtain a paperback or Ebook copy from sonship.co.uk or Amazon worldwide.

What do you think of when you see the word 'Helper'?

What springs to mind when we are told that woman was created as 'Helper' for the man?

That's the topic for this episode, Woman as Helper. You may just be surprised at the conclusions John comes to.

There is a secret place for each and every one of us and it has been made ready. It awaits your arrival…

God as a Father is the foundation of being human. John looks at what the apostle Paul has to say on the matter. Jesus taught Paul the gospel he preached so what is the core of his theology?