Welcome to UtG Voices – the monthly podcast from UtG, where we speak to different contributors, working behind the scenes to bring you the latest UtG content.
In this episode, we begin by speaking to Iain Jamieson about his Sermon on the Mount series and his role in the editing team at UtG.  In part 2, we’ll be speaking to Joel Lacey about his journey into podcasting, the recent series on “The Fruit of the Spirit” and his new series due to be launched next week. 
Join us, as we get a deeper look into the work, the voices, and the content, shaping UtG.

Check out:
https://understandingthegospel.org/spiritual-growth/living-as-a-christian/how-to-live-1-the-recipe-for-blessing-matthew-51-12-part-1/
https://understandingthegospel.org/the-utg-podcast/understanding-eternal-justice-with-iain-jamieson/
https://understandingthegospel.org/the-utg-podcast/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-overview-ep-1/
https://understandingthegospel.org/the-utg-podcast/biblical-leadership/

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What should the fruit of the Spirit look like in our everyday interactions with people?

Turning outward, Joel and David explore the manward fruit of patience, kindness, andgoodness. They discuss why these qualities are essential in our relationships, how they differ
from one another, and the real-life situations where they are most tested. Drawing from
Scripture and personal experience, they consider biblical examples of patience, the difference
between kindness and mere niceness, and how God’s own goodness shapes what this fruit
looks like in practice.

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How does our relationship with God shape the fruit that grows in our lives?

This episode focuses on the Godward fruit of love, joy, and peace. Joel and David unpack why love comes first, what makes agape love distinct, and how biblical joy differs from fleeting happiness. They also discuss what it means to rejoice in the Lord—especially in seasons of suffering—and how reconciliation with God leads to a deep, unifying peace that transforms both our walk with Him and our relationships with others.

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What did Paul really mean by “the fruit of the Spirit,” and why does it matter for everyday Christian life?

In this opening episode, Joel Lacey and David Montgomery set the scene for Paul’s teaching on the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. They explore the contrast between the works of the flesh and the Spirit’s fruit, why Paul uses the imagery of fruit, and why he speaks of one unified “fruit” rather than many separate virtues. Along the way, they tackle the difference between good morals and genuine spiritual fruit, the balance between the Spirit’s power and our responsibility, and why all of this ultimately reflects the character of the Lord Jesus Himself.

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Welcome to UtG Voices with Josh Kaye – the monthly podcast from UtG, where we speak to different contributors, working behind the scenes to bring you the latest UtG content.
 
In this January episode, we’re joined by Alasdair MacPherson to reflect on some of the upcoming UtG content for 2026. 
 
Join us, as we get a deeper look into the work, the voices, and the content, shaping UtG.

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