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August 05 John Stott: Will Jesus Change Me? - The Final Cambridge Mission Part 4
Can people really change?
Many believe that with enough effort, education, social reform, or self-discipline, human nature can be improved. But Jesus offered a far more radical answer. In His conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, He declared: “You must be born again.”
In this message, we explore the difference between turning over a new leaf and receiving a new life. Looking closely at Jesus' words, we consider the nature of the new birth, its necessity, its effects, and how it becomes a reality in a person's life.
In this episode:
Can human nature really be changed?
What are the signs and results of this new life?
What do repentance and faith have to do with the new birth?
How can a person receive the new life that Jesus offers?
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56 min
July 29 John Stott: Did Jesus really rise from the dead? - The Final Cambridge Mission Part 3
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? In this classic talk, John Stott explores both the historical evidence for the resurrection and its life-changing significance. Examining the empty tomb, the appearances of the risen Jesus, and the dramatic emergence of the early church, Stott argues that the resurrection is not merely a Christian belief but the foundation upon which Christianity stands.
More than an historical claim, the resurrection transforms how we understand the past, experience the present, and face the future. If Jesus truly rose from the dead, then it changes everything.
In this episode:
Did Jesus' tomb really end up empty?
What happened to the body of Jesus?
What difference does the resurrection make to life today?
What does it mean to live in the power of the risen Christ?
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#JohnStott #Resurrection #JesusChrist #Christianity #BibleMatters
56 min
July 22John Stott: Why did Jesus die? - The Final Cambridge Mission Part 2 #JohnStott #CrossofChrist #Apologetics
Why did Jesus die?

For centuries, Christians have insisted that the cross stands at the very centre of the faith. But why? Couldn't God simply forgive sins without the death of Christ?

In this historic lecture from Cambridge University in 1977, John Stott explores the meaning of the cross, the seriousness of sin, and the relationship between God's justice and God's love.

This episode forms part of our series featuring recordings from Stott's final Cambridge University mission.

Questions answered in this episode:
Why did Jesus have to die?
Why doesn't God simply forgive?
How can God be both just and loving?
What did Jesus think his death would achieve?
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1 hr 9 min
July 15 John Stott: What is a human being? - The Final Cambridge Mission Part 1 #JohnStott #CICCU #Mission
In 1977, a packed hall in Cambridge gathered to hear one question explored: What is a human being?

The speaker was a vicar from London named John Stott, and this would prove to be his final university mission.In this series of Bible Matters we'll be featuring the talks from this series, enhanced and restored for a new audience.

Questions answered in this episode:
- What was John Stott's preaching like?
- What is a human being?
- Is man good or evil?

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1 hr 9 min
June 25Kevin DeYoung on the Secret to Reaching the Next Generation #YouthMinistry #BibleTeaching #ChristianLiving
How do we reach the next generation?

In this episode of the Bible Matters Podcast, we speak with pastor and theologian Kevin DeYoung about how churches can faithfully answer that question. Drawing from his book The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation, Kevin challenges the idea that there is a hidden formula for effective ministry.

Rather than chasing trends or trying to stay relevant, he makes the case for something both simpler and more demanding: faithful Christian living, rooted in Scripture and expressed through truth, love, and godly character. This is a deeply encouraging conversation for anyone involved in youth ministry, church leadership, or discipleship.

Topics covered in this episode:
Is there really a secret to reaching the next generation?
Do you need to be “cool” to connect with young people?
What does authentic Christian ministry actually look like?
How do you truly love people in a resistant culture?
Why does holiness matter for long-term impact?
Are we underestimating what young people can handle?
How should we teach truth and doctrine today?
What makes mentoring relationships healthy and safe?
What does it mean to “amaze people with God”?
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1 hr
June 11 John Lennox on Jesus and the Future of Humanity #Jesus #FutureOfHumanity #ChristianHope
What does the future hold for humanity—and where does Jesus fit into that story?
In this bonus episode of Bible Matters, we bring you a second interview with Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist John Lennox. Together, we explore one of the defining questions of our time: what kind of future are we moving towards? From rapid advances in technology to the growing interest in “upgrading” humanity, many are asking whether science can ultimately solve our deepest problems—even death itself. But are these hopes realistic? And what vision of the future does the Bible offer?
Drawing on his book 2084, John unpacks:
The promise and pitfalls of modern technology
What it really means to be human
The dangers of trying to redefine humanity
Why the Christian hope speaks powerfully into today’s questions
Most importantly, we consider how the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ reshape the way we think about progress, identity, and our ultimate destiny.
Whether you’re sceptical, curious, or already convinced, this conversation invites you to think more deeply about the future—and the hope that truly lasts.
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37 min
June 04 John Lennox on AI, Transhumanism & the Hope of the Bible #JohnLennox #ArtificialIntelligence
What hope does artificial intelligence really offer for the future of humanity?
In this episode of the Bible Matters Podcast, Oxford mathematician John Lennox reflects on AI, transhumanism, and the growing belief that technology can solve humanity’s deepest problems. Drawing on science, philosophy, and the Bible, Lennox explains why technological progress cannot overcome death, sin, or the brokenness at the heart of human nature. Instead, he points to the hope of the Bible — a hope grounded not in machines or human enhancement, but in Jesus Christ, the resurrection, and the promise of new life.
This wide‑ranging conversation explores:
What artificial intelligence can and cannot do
The ethical dangers of transhumanism
Why science needs a Christian worldview to make sense Why death is more than a technical problem
The lasting hope offered by Jesus and the resurrection
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#JohnLennox #ArtificialIntelligence #ChristianFaith #BibleHope #Transhumanism
39 min
April 28 A Biblical View on Ghosts and Demons, and Why it Might Help Your Evangelism - Rory Shiner #demons #evangelism
In this episode Leo sat down with Rory Shiner, a Bible teacher based in Perth Australia. They discussed evangelism, and particularly how topics such as ghosts and demons can serve as a good intersection between discussions the world wants to have, and the answers Christianity offers.
Questions answered in this episode:
- What are demons?
- Should Christians be afraid of ghosts?
- What topics should I discuss in evangelism?
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53 min
April 01 What Happened at Babel and Should We Preach Christ in Every Passage? - William Taylor (Genesis 10-11)
In this final episode of the series, we sat down with Wililam for one final time to discuss Genesis 10-11, the story of the tower of Babel, and the generations of Terah. We also discussed preaching Christ from Old Testament passages and considered correct and incorrect ways to do it.
Questions answered in this episode:
- What was the tower of Babel?
- Why is scattering a sign of judgment?
- Should we preach Christ from every passage?
Got a question about Genesis? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!
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54 min
March 29 Genesis 10-11: The Tower of Babel and God's Opposition to Human Arrogance - William Taylor #genesis
In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor on Genesis 10, the story of the tower of Babel. In the talk, William considers mankind's striving to make a name for themselves, and how God will always oppose the proud.
Questions answered in this episode:
- What does the story of the tower of babel mean?
- Why did God create languages?
- Should we always seek unity?
Got a question about Genesis? 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://linktr.ee/BibleMatters
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29 min