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://linktr.ee/BibleMatters .

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 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://linktr.ee/BibleMatters .

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?

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#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://linktr.ee/BibleMatters .

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

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#facingdeath

#hopeinJesus

In this episode we spoke to Dave Jensen, an evangelist based in Sydney, Australia. We asked Dave about his story in becoming a Christian having abandoned him years before. We also spoke to him about his work as an evangelist, as well what he thinks Christians get right and wrong about evangelism.

Questions in this episode:

- How can I be effective in evangelism?

- Are Christians becoming too obsessed with apologetics?

- Why should I teach the Bible to my non-believing friends?

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

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

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#apologetics

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In this episode we feature a talk by Gwilym Davies on John 9. In it, Gwilym explores the question of why Jesus left his people, and what we're supposed to do in his absence.

Questions covered in this episode:

- Why did Jesus leave? 

What's the point of Jesus' miracles?

- Why don't people believe in Jesus?

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://linktr.ee/BibleMatters .

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 Gwilym Davies about John 5-10. Gwilym talked about how it continued themes of Jesus being the promised messiah, but how his coming also clashes with those who do not want his salvation.

Questions covered in this episode:

- What do Jesus' 'I am' sayings mean?

- Why does Jesus heal on the Sabbath?

- How is it that Jesus is doing the work of God?

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

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

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#lightoftheworld

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In this episode we feature a talk from Dick Lucas on John 5:1-15. It's a talk on the account of the healing at the pool of Bethesda, and a deeper understanding of God's work to have mankind. 

What does the healing at the pool of Bethesda teach us about Jesus’ power?

Why did Jesus ask, “Do you want to be healed?” in John 5?

How does this passage reveal God’s work in restoring humanity?

In this episode, we sat down with Rob Scott, and evangelist working particularly among Sylheti people in London. Rob talked about his experience in taking the Gospel to Muslim people, initiatives he's been involved in that have helped him, as well as ways he's been challenged to love his neighbour.

How can Christians share the Gospel with Muslim friends respectfully and clearly?

What challenges and opportunities come with evangelism among Muslims?

What lessons can we learn from Rob Scott’s ministry experience in London?

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

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: 

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#JesusisGod

#JesusTheMessiah

What does John 3:16 really mean for us today?

How does God’s love shape the message of the Gospel?

Why is John 3:16 called the “heart of the Bible”?