In this episode, Leo sat down with Carl Matthei, a Bible teacher and pastor from Sydney, Australia. Leo talked to Carl about his recent trip to the UK and observations he's made in regards to Christian ministry training.

Questions answered in this episode:

- How do you train a Christian leader?

- How do you train someone for ministry?

- What dangers are churches facing?

The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

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In this episode we feature a talk by Amy Wicks given at a Christmas event in 2019. It's a talk considering Simeon and his joy at the coming Messiah. It's a wonderful talk in encouraging the listener to consider how Christmas might me more important than they might expect.

Questions answered in this episode:

- What does the story of Simeon mean

- Is the Christmas story still relevant?

- Why is the Messiah important?

The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

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#Meaningofchristmas

#AmyWicks

In this episode, we feature a talk by Rico Tice given at a carol service in 2022. It's a fantastic talk in considering how the Christmas story is a challenge for every listener to respond rightly to Jesus.

Questions answered in this episode:

- What does the story of King Herod mean?

- Why should I care about Christmas?

- Does it matter if I believe in the Christmas story?

The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

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#preaching

#Meaningofchristmas

#carolservice

In this episode we feature a talk by John Chapman given at a Christmas carol service in the 1980s. It's a great example of preaching Christ at Christmas time, as well as a wonderful meditation on the theology of adoption.

Questions answered in this episode:

- Why do Christians celebrate Christmas?

- How can I be in God's family?

- What's the meaning of Christmas?

The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

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#carolservice

In this episode, we spoke to William Taylor about John 13-17, a section commonly referred to as the upper room discourse. We spoke to William about his view on how this section is structured, as well as its key thematic content in preparing his disciples to live as Christians without him.

Questions answered in this episode:

- What is the upper room discourse about?

- What is the Holy Spirit?

- What is Jesus' teaching on the Holy Spirit?

Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!

The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

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#gospelofjohn

#WilliamTaylor

#HolySpirit

In this episode we feature a talk by Dave Jensen on John 19 and Jesus' death on the cross. It was a talk delivered to enquirer's and guests to a midweek church service, and serves as a great example for how to preach the Gospel effectively and winsomely.

Questions answered in this episode:

- Why did Jesus die on the cross?

- Does Jesus' death matter to me?

- Why did Jesus say 'it is finished'?

Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!

he Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

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In this episode we sat down with Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue, otherwise known as the Two Sisters & a Cup of Tea. We spoke to them about their work in creating a Bible study podcast, how they keep themselves faithful to the word of God, and how their work has encouraged believers across the world.

Questions addressed in this episode:

- How do you stay faithful to God?

- Why should you keep studying in the Bible?

- Does John's Gospel make a difference to my life?

Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!

The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

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#gospelofjohn

#2sistersandacupoftea

#biblestudypodcast

In this episode we feature a talk from William Taylor on John 15:1-17. It explores Jesus' statement that 'I am the true vine', and also considers how we should understand the New Testament's use of the Old Testament. 

Questions answered in this episode: 

- How do we be fruitful?

- What is the fruit that Jesus talks about in John 15? 

- How should we understand Old Testament allusions in the New Testament? 

Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!

he Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

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In this episode we spoke to William Taylor about the second half of John's Gospel, and particularly chapters 11-12 and 18-20, which covers the narrative of Jesus' crucifixion. Questions covered in this episode:

- Why did Jesus have to die?

- How does the Old Testament explain the cross?

- Why do so many people misunderstand the crucifixion?

Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!

The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners.

If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

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#gospelofjohn

#williamtaylor

#Jesusdeathexplained

#oldtestament

In this episode we feature a talk by Dick Lucas on John 11. In the talk, Dick considers Jesus' claim that 'I am the resurrection and the life' and how such a statement gives believers hope in the face of death. 

Questions answered in this episode:

- Is there life after death?

-Can Jesus help someone facing death? 

-Why should I trust in Jesus?

The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

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#DickLucas

#resurrectionandthelife

#facingdeath

#hopeinJesus