St Helen's Sunday talks podcast

Tim Sheppard - When the gospel looks weak, it can be hard to see that we’re following the true and living God. But as Luke’s account of the nativity unfolds, we’re given fresh cause for certainty about the gospel. Not only are these events rooted in history, but they show how God has deliberately steered events to work out his salvation plan through the humblest of means.

Aneirin Glyn - Is Luke a reliable historian? And, if so, what is it he wants us to realise about Jesus from the details he recounts? In these familiar but often not appreciated verses, Luke shows us what kind of revolutionary ruler Jesus will be.

Gwilym Davies - Who really has the Old Testament on their side - Paul, or the circumcision party? Galatians 3:15-29 is an emergency Bible overview to convince us that anyone who trusts in Christ has all the riches God promised to Abraham - and that while the Law certainly had its place in God's purposes, it was never the way the inheritance was going to come.

Gwilym Davies - Who really has the Old Testament on their side - Paul, or the circumcision party? Galatians 3:15-29 is an emergency Bible overview to convince us that anyone who trusts in Christ has all the riches God promised to Abraham - and that while the Law certainly had its place in God's purposes, it was never the way the inheritance was going to come.

William Taylor - Throughout human history, in literature, film and political life, men and women have looked for ‘saviours’. As potential pretenders fail, men and women are forced to lean more heavily on self. Precarious foundations which produce acute anxiety. God’s saviour and God’s salvation plan stands on altogether more stable footings.

William Taylor - Throughout human history, in literature, film and political life, men and women have looked for ‘saviours’. As potential pretenders fail, men and women are forced to lean more heavily on self. Precarious foundations which produce acute anxiety. God’s saviour and God’s salvation plan stands on altogether more stable footings.

Gwilym Davies - Why is it so mad to switch from faith in Christ to obedience to the Law as the basic pattern of Christian discipleship? Why is it so foolish to switch from faith in Christ to anything else? In Galatians 3, Paul gives an impassioned plea to the Galatians and to us: you have received the Spirit. You’ve seen the cross. Don’t let anyone bewitch you into anything else!

Gwilym Davies - Why is it so mad to switch from faith in Christ to obedience to the Law as the basic pattern of Christian discipleship? Why is it so foolish to switch from faith in Christ to anything else? In Galatians 3, Paul gives an impassioned plea to the Galatians and to us: you have received the Spirit. You’ve seen the cross. Don’t let anyone bewitch you into anything else!

Tim Sheppard - What does it mean to say the gospel is ‘good news’? As Luke continues his introduction to the life of Jesus, he interrupts the narrative with Mary’s famous song of praise to God. Her profoundly significant words remind us that the gospel is about God’s favour towards us, and they help us to share her joy.

Aneirin Glyn - What is the significance of the Son of God coming to Mary’s womb? Mary’s song invites us to join with her in magnifying the Lord for his astounding mercy.