The Bible Matters Podcast

What Happened at Babel and Should We Preach Christ in Every Passage? - William Taylor (Genesis 10-11)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:21:00 +0100

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?

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Genesis 10-11: The Tower of Babel and God's Opposition to Human Arrogance - William Taylor #genesis

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:39:00 +0100

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?

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God's Salvation through His Judgment in the Story of Noah - Kev Murdoch (Genesis 6-9) #Genesisexplained

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:46:00 +0000

In today's episode we continued our conversation with Kev Murdoch, Bible teacher based in London. We spoke about Genesis 6-9 and the story of Noah, and Kev helped us to see how this chapter reveals the character of God as both judge and saviour.

Questions answered in this episode:

- What is the story of Noah about?

- Why did God flood the earth?

- How should we preach Genesis?

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Genesis 6:9-7:9: The Flood, the Ark, and the God Who Wouldn't Give Up - Kev Murdoch #genesis #noah

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk by Kev Murdoch on Genesis 6:9-7:9. It's a talk which dwells on the flood narrative in Genesis, but also considers God's salvation amidst his judgment.

Questions answered in this episode:

- Why did God flood the world?

- Was there a great flood?

- What does the story of Noah mean?

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Why Christian Leaders Fail - Rico Tice

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:05:00 +0000

In this episode we sat with Rico Tice to discuss Christian leadership. Rico offered his thoughts and reflections on recent failures of leadership in the Christian world, as well as offering his advice for Christian leaders.

Questions answered in this episode:

- Why do Christian leaders fall?

- What does the Bible say about leadership?

- How do we keep ourselves accountable to God?

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The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Genesis 6:1-8: 'Only Evil Continually'; the Reality of the Human Heart - William Taylor #genesis

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:19:36 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor on Genesis 6:1-8. The talk particularly dwells on the Bible's verdict on the human heart, a verdict which runs contrary to the world's belief that humanity is fundamentally good.

Questions answered in this episode:

- Is humanity fundamentally good?

- What does God think about me?

- Should I follow my heart?

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The Bible's Darkest Chapter, and its Brightest Hope - Kev Murdoch (Genesis 5) #genesisexplained

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0000

In today's episode, we spoke to Kev Murdoch, senior pastor of Euston Church in London. Kev spoke to us about Genesis 5:1-6:8 and considered the repeated refrain 'and he died', as well as some of the most obscure details in Genesis.

Questions answered in this episode:

- Is there a solution to death?

- Who were the Nephilim?

- Why did people in Genesis live such long lives?

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Genesis 5: Living in a world where death reigns - Kev Murdoch #genesisexplained #bibleexplained

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:11:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk by Kev Murdoch on Genesis 5. It's a talk which concerns the reign of death in a cursed world, as well as offering a glimmer of hope for those who walk with God.

Questions answered in this episode:

- Why do people die?

- Is there anyway to avoid death?

- What does the Bible say about death?

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

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'You can't understand the Bible without this verse': Theology of 'the offspring'- Nancy Guthrie

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:50:00 +0000

In this episode we spoke to Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie. We discussed her work in teaching Biblical theology to others, as well as her thoughts on the Biblical theology of the offspring, which she believes unlocks so much of what's going on in the story of the Bible.

Questions answered in this episode:

- Who is the 'offspring' in Genesis?

- Why do we have genealogies in the Bible?

- What is Biblical theology?

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

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Genesis 4: Can We Get Back to Paradise? - Paul Williams #genesisexplained #bibleexplained #preach

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:16:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk by Paul Williams on Genesis 4. It's a talk which considers humanity's efforts to return to paradise, having been expelled from the garden of Eden.

Questions answered in this episode:

- Why did God not accept Cain's sacrifice?

- Has salvation always been by faith?

- What is God's plan for humanity?

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The Curse on the World and the First Promise of Salvation - William Taylor (Genesis 3-4)#genesis

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:12:00 +0000

In this episode William explains Genesis chapter 3-4, explaining that it is best understood in the section of Genesis 2-4. We talked about God's curse on the world, including how it manifests in marriage and work.

Questions answered in this episode:

- What is wrong with the world?

- Why doesn't the world get better?

- What does God's curse mean for me?

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

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

God Has Cursed The World; Is There Any Hope? - William Taylor (Genesis 3)

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:15:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor on Genesis 3. It's a talk which considers God's curse on the world as a consequence of human rebellion.

Questions answered in this episode:

- What is wrong with the world?

- How do I know there will be a day of judgement?

- Why did God curse the world?

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

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

What Every Christian Should Know About Marriage - Richard and Philly Simpkin

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:02:00 +0000

In this episode we sat down with Richard and Philly Simpkin, Bible teachers based in London who regularly teach on the doctrine of marriage. We asked them about what informs their theology, how it's to play out in a marriage, as well as how they seek to teach it to others.

Questions answered in this episode:

- What does the Bible teach about marriage?

- Should I get married or stay single?

- How should wives and husbands act in a marriage?

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

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What Does the Bible Say About Marriage and Relationships? - Richard and Philly Simpkin

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:12:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk by Richard and Philly Simpkin all about marriage. They look at what the Bible has to say about marriage and relationships, as well as considering how these principles should play out in a Christian marriage.

Questions answered in this episode:

- Why should people get married?

- Do husbands and wives have different roles in marriage?

- Should I get married?

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Genesis 2 - The World That You Were Made for (William Taylor)

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we sat down with William Taylor to discuss Genesis 2. We talked about the creation of Adam, the role Adam was given to do, as well as what this foundational chapter can teach us about our lives now.

Questions answered in this episode:

Why did God create humanity?

What was the world like before sin?

What can the garden of Eden teach us about our lives now?

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Made in the Image of God - Paul Williams (Genesis 2)

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:34:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk by Paul Williams on Genesis 2. It's a talk concerning God's creation of men and women as HIs image bearers.

Questions answered in this episode:

- What is the image of God?

- Are men and women different?

- Why is not good for man to be alone?

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Why Women's Ministry Builds the Whole Church - Amy Wicks

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:37:00 +0000

In this episode we sat down with Amy Wicks to discuss ministry in a complementarian context. Amy is a Bible Teacher working among women in particular as she seeks to develop a 'Titus 2' culture of men and women encouraging each other in the word of God.

Questions answered in this episode:

- What is complementarianism?

- What should women's ministry involve?

- What does Genesis teach about ministry among men and women Got a question about Genesis?

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

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The Book of Genesis Explains the World - John Lennox (Genesis 1)

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:16:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk by John Lennox from 1992. It's a talk that considers Genesis 1 and it's implications. John also considers scientific arguments against Genesis and brings his academic experience to the discourse.

Questions answered in this episode:

- Why did God create the world?

- Does science prove the Bible wrong?

- Isn't Genesis just a myth?

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Genesis 1 - The Fundamental Truths that God wants you to Know - William Taylor

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:40:00 +0000

In this episode we spoke to William Taylor about Genesis 1. William explained how the first chapter of the Bible gives us the truths we need to understand the world, as well as the rest of the Bible story.

Questions covered in this episode:

- Why did God create the world?

- What's the meaning of the Sabbath?

- Why are people interested in Genesis again?

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

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

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Where do I come from? - William Taylor (Genesis 1)

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor on Genesis 1. It's a talk concerning the very first things that the Bible wants us to know, as well as explaining the life-changing truths that we were created by God.

Questions answered in this episode:

- What does Genesis 1 mean?

- Was the world made in 7 days?

- Who am I?

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Christian Training and Reflections on a Potential Crisis - Carl Matthei

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0000

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

What do you hope for at Christmas? (Luke 2:25-35) - Amy Wicks

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#preaching

#Meaningofchristmas

#AmyWicks

Christmas demands a response (Matthew 2:1-12) - Rico Tice

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:16:00 +0000

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#preaching

#Meaningofchristmas

#carolservice

What is the point of Christmas? Galatians 4:1-7 - John Chapman

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:17:00 +0000

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 music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. T

o contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#preaching

#Meaningofchristmas

#carolservice

John 13-17: Jesus has prepared you to live without Him - William Taylor

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:02:00 +0000

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#gospelofjohn

#WilliamTaylor

#HolySpirit

What is true greatness? - John 19:16-30 (Dave Jensen)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000

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!

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Applying John's Gospel - Two Sisters & a Cup of Tea (Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue)

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:27:00 +0100

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#gospelofjohn

#2sistersandacupoftea

#biblestudypodcast

How does a Christian live a fruitful life? - John 15:1-17 (William Taylor)

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:30:00 +0100

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!

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

John 11-12, 18-20: Explaining the Death of Jesus - William Taylor

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:30:00 +0100

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://linktr.ee/BibleMatters

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#gospelofjohn

#williamtaylor

#Jesusdeathexplained

#oldtestament

The Resurrection and the Life - John 11 (Dick Lucas)

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:09:00 +0100

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#DickLucas

#resurrectionandthelife

#facingdeath

#hopeinJesus

Teaching the Bible is the Best Evangelism - Dave Jensen

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:57:09 +0100

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!

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#DaveJensen

#evangelism

#apologetics

#bibleteaching

Wouldn't it be better if Jesus was still with us? - John 9:1-41 (Gwilym Davies)

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:02:00 +0100

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#johngospel

#jesuschrist

#truehealing

John 5-10: The Sabbath Lord and his 'I Am' Sayings - Gwilym Davies

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:25:00 +0100

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!

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#gospelofjohn

#lightoftheworld

#goodshepherd

Do you want to be healed? - John 5:1-15 (Dick Lucas)

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:06:00 +0100

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?

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 . Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video! The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #gospelofjohn #DickLucas #JohnsGospel #christianpodcast #christiantheology #ComeToJesus

Sharing the Gospel with Muslim Friends - Rob Scott

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:36:00 +0100

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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For God so loved the world - John 3:16-18 (John Chapman)

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:15:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk by John Chapman on John 3:16-18. It's an excellent example of simple expository preaching delivered in a winsome manner.

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”?

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 on this link: https://linktr.ee/BibleMatters Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video! The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. To contact us, email office@biblematters.org #gospelofjohn #JohnChapman #ForGodSoLoved #christianpodcast #christiantheology #ComeToJesus

John 1-4 - Jesus is more significant than you think - Gwilym Davies

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:03:00 +0100

In this episode we sat down with Gwilym Davies to discuss the first section of John's Gospel, John chapters 1-4. We asked Gwilym about why he things this section is a discrete unit within the book, and what it's ultimately teaching us about who Jesus is.

Gwilym Davies is a senior lecturer on the Cornhill Training Course.

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

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”?

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

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#GospelOfJohn

#BibleMattersPodcast

#JohnsGospel

#GwilymDavies

#BiblicalStructure

#JohnsGospel

#JesusTheMessiah

How can I know God? - John 1:1-18 (William Taylor)

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode, we share a talk by William Taylor on John 1:1-18. It's a talk that concerns why we need to know Jesus in order to truly know God.

What does it mean that “the Word became flesh”?
How does John 1 show us that knowing Jesus is the way to know God?
Why is the prologue of John’s Gospel so foundational for Christian faith?

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 via this link: https://linktr.ee/BibleMatters

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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#gospelofjohn

#WilliamTaylor

#HowToKnowGod

#christianpodcast

#christiantheology

#UnderstandingTheBible

Getting started with studying John’s Gospel - William Taylor and Gwilym Davies

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:07:00 +0100

In this first episode of a new series, we feature a conversation considering an overview of John’s Gospel with William Taylor and Gwilym Davies. We asked William and Gwilym about how they begin studying any book of the Bible, how they consider its genre and structure, and how they apply these principles to studying John’s Gospel.

William Taylor is the rector of St Helen’s Bishopsgate in London, and Gwilym Davies is a senior lecturer on the Cornhill Training Course.

What's the purpose of John's Gospel?
What role do genre and structure play in understanding Scripture?
How can John’s Gospel help us see Jesus more clearly?

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

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

#GospelOfJohn

#BibleMattersPodcast

#JohnsGospel

#BibleOverview

#NewTestamentStudy

#ChristianTeaching

#BibleStudyPodcast

Rico Tice - Christmas Talks, and how to Improve as an Evangelistic Speaker

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we sat down with Rico Tice once again, this time to speak about a talk he gave at Christmas. We spoke to him about how to make the most of Christmas as a time for evangelism, as well how evangelists can improve.

How can Christmas be used as a powerful opportunity for evangelism?
What makes an evangelistic talk clear and compelling?
How can preachers grow in their evangelistic speaking?

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Christmas Unwrapped (Luke 2:1-12) - Rico Tice

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk by Rico Tice on Luke 2:1-12 which was given at Christmas time. It's a talk concerning the offer of life that comes at Christmas, and on the next episode we'll be talking to Rico more about giving evangelistic talks at Christmas.

What does Luke 2 teach us about the birth of Jesus?
How does Christmas reveal God’s offer of life to the world?
Why is the Christmas story central to the Gospel message?

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Rico Tice - Giving Evangelistic Talks and what True Evangelism Looks Like

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we spoke to Rico Tice. Rico is the creator of the Christianity Explored course, as well as the author of numerous books. We spoke to Rico about what he understands his role as an evangelist to be and how its informed by the Bible, as well as getting insights into his method of evangelistic preaching, with particular reference to a talk he gave on Luke 16 which you can listen to on our channel.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

What is Reality? (Luke 16:19-31) - Rico Tice

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk on Luke 16:19-31 by evangelist Rico Tice. It's a talk which concerns the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, and in it, Rico warns people who do not yet know Jesus about the dangers of meeting God as an unforgiven person, even when they enjoyed many blessings in this life. On the following episode, we'll be speaking to Rico more about this talk and asking him more about his work as an evangelist.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Bible Matters Live (Part 2) - Persevering as a Christian at Work

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:07:00 +0100

This episode was the second recorded with a live studio audience. Tiff and Leo sat down once again with three Christians in three different forms of employment to discuss with them the challenges and opportunities that being a Christian in their workplace presents to them.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Work is Governed by the Gospel (Part 2) - William Taylor

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature the fourth and final talk in the series. The talk continues to consider how the work of God influences the work of Christians, and how we can best use our lives for Jesus' Kingdom as a result.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Bible Matters Live (Part 1) - The Gospel at Work: Being a Missionary in your Workplace

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:07:00 +0100

Today's episode was recorded with a live studio audience. Tiff and Leo sat down with three Christians in three different sorts of work across the world to discuss how they seek to make Jesus known in their cities and in their offices.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Work is Governed by the Gospel (Part 1) - William Taylor

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:07:00 +0100

Today we feature the third talk in William Taylor's series, The Gospel at Work. This talk concerns the work of God, and how being a Christian actively changes how we should see our work, and what we should consider our work to be.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

William Taylor - A Biblical Theology and Christian Understanding of Work

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:01:00 +0100

In today's episode, we spoke to William Taylor about work. William is the author of Revolutionary Work, and has been teaching on the Biblical Theology of work within London's financial district for three decades. We spoke about how he has formed his understanding of work from the entirety of the Bible, as well as how the Bible's teaching should shape how we see our jobs and how we conduct ourselves among our colleagues.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Work is Grim - William Taylor

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor titled 'Work is Grim'. It is the second talk in a series William preached on Work. On the following episode of the podcast, we'll be talking to William more about his work on the subject.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Work is Good - William Taylor

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk titled 'Work is Good' by William Taylor. It is the first talk in a series we'll be featuring on the podcast over the next few weeks.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

James Hely Hutchinson - The Psalms, New Covenant Newness, and the Life of a Seminary Principal

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:07:00 +0000

In today's episode we sat down with James Hely Hutchinson, the principal of the Brussels Bible Institute. We asked James about his recent work on the Psalms, in particular reference to his latest book Answering the Psalmist's Perplexity. We talked as well about his work in leading the Brussels Bible Institute and how he sees the work of his seminary equipping the wider body of Christ.

Find out more about the work of the IBB here.

Buy James' latest book here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

An Overview of the Psalms - James Hely Hutchinson

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:07:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk by James Hely Hutchinson on the whole book of The Psalms. James helps his listeners understand how The Psalms works as a coherent book and how we can understand its overarching narrative. On Friday's episode we'll be speaking to James more about his work on The Psalms, as well as his work as the principal of the Brussels Bible Institute.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Campbell & Audrey Patterson - How to Run a Bible Study and How to Stay Encouraged

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:07:00 +0000

Today we continued our conversation with Campbell and Audrey Patterson concerning Bible studies. Campbell and Audrey run the small-group ministry at All Souls Langham Place in London and in this episode shared stories of how they've seen Bible studies equip and strengthen those who partake in them.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

John 5:18-47 - Gwilym Davies

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:07:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk given by Gwilym Davies on John 5:18-47 concerning the authority of scripture. It was part of a series Gwilym gave on the doctrine of the word of God in John's Gospel, and you can listen to the whole series here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Campbell & Audrey Patterson - Why Bible Studies Equip the Church for the Work of Ministry

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:07:00 +0000

In today's episode, we sat down with Campbell and Audrey Patterson to discuss Bible studies. Campbell and Audrey run the small-group ministry at All Souls Langham Place in London and believe that small group Bible studies are one of the most effective ways of equipping the saints for the work of ministry. In addition to this, we discussed recent studies they've led on 1 Corinthians 15.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

John 1:1-18 - Gwilym Davies

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:07:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk given by Gwilym Davies on John 1:1-18 concerning the necessity of scripture. It was part of a series Gwilym gave on the doctrine of the word of God in John's Gospel, and you can listen to the whole series here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

William Taylor & Tim Sheppard - 1 Timothy 3 and What God Requires for Christian Leaders

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:07:00 +0000

In today's episode, we sat down once again with William Taylor and Tim Sheppard to discuss 1 Timothy 3 and the subject of Christian leadership. We referred specifically to a talk Tim had given on 1 Timothy 3 which you can listen to on our channel.

You can listen to the whole of this teaching series here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

1 Timothy 3:1-13 - Tim Sheppard

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:07:00 +0000

In this episode we feature a talk on 1 Timothy 3:1-13 given by Tim Sheppard. The passage concerns the characteristics and attributes required for a leader in God's church. On the next episode of the Bible Matters podcast we'll be speaking to Tim more about his work on this passage, as well as on the theme Christian leadership.

You can listen to the whole of this teaching series here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

William Taylor & Tim Sheppard - 1 Timothy 2, and Men and Women's Roles as Redeemed People of God

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode, we speak to William Taylor and Tim Sheppard of St Helen's Bishopsgate about their recent work in the book of 1 Timothy. In Particular, we spoke to them about a talk William had given in 1 Timothy 2:8-15 concerning men and women's different but complementary roles within the church. We asked William about how he understands this passage and how he implements it within the church he serves, as well as why God's design for men and women is good.

You can listen to the whole of their teaching series here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

1 Timothy 2:8-15 - William Taylor

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor on 1 Timothy 2:8-15. The passage concerns men and women reflecting their different, God given roles within the church, and the talk reflects on how we're to understand it and implement it today. We'll be talking to William further about this talk on the next episode of the podcast.

If you want to listen to the whole of William's series, you can do so here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Mārtiņš Martinson - Finding Jesus in a Soviet State, and Teaching the Word of God in Latvia

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we sit down with Mārtiņš Martinson, pastor at Pārdaugava Reformed Church in Riga, Latvia. We spoke to Mārtiņš about his story of coming to know Jesus in Soviet country, and how he now seeks to hold out the Gospel to those around him in Riga.

More details on Mārtiņš's work can be found here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh . Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Matthew 28:16-20 - Dick Lucas

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk from Dick Lucas given in 1975 on Matthew 28:16-20. Dick considers the commission given to all disciples to go and make disciples of all nations.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

David Jackman - 2 Corinthians 12, and How God Works in Our Weakness

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we continued our conversation with David Jackman, Bible teacher, author and founder of the Cornhill Training Course. We spoke to David about a talk he gave in 2 Corinthians 12-13, and particularly Paul's description of the thorn in flesh. We talked about how Christians are to deal with their own weaknesses and the manner in which they lead us to relying on God's strength.

You can listen to David's series on 2 Corinthians here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

2 Corinthians 12:1-13:14 - David Jackman

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode, we feature a talk given by David Jackman on 2 Corinthians 12-13:14. It's a talk on the famous passages of Paul's vision of heaven as well as the thorn in his flesh and God giving him strength amidst his weakness. David reflects on what Christians can learn from this and what to expect from the life of ministry.

You can listen to the full series David preached here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

David Jackman - 2 Corinthians and the Humility of Gospel Ministry

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:12:00 +0100

In this episode we spoke to David Jackman, Bible teacher, author and founder of the Cornhill Training Course. We spoke to David about the expository ministry he has been involved with across five decades, as well as a recent series he preached in the book of 2 Corinthians.

You can listen to David's series on 2 Corinthians here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

2 Corinthians 1:1-2:13 - David Jackman

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode, we feature a talk given by David Jackman on 2 Corinthians 1:1-2:13. It's a talk which gives an overview of the book, as well as dwelling on the theme of the weakness of the Christian and the power of God. On the next episode, we'll speak to David more about this talk, as well as about his ministry and 2 Corinthians in general.

You can listen to the full series David preached here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Gwilym Davies - Hebrews 12, Running the Race, and Applying the Bible Well

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we spoke to Gwilym Davies once again about his talk series in the book of Hebrews. In particular, we talked about Hebrews 12 with reference to a recent sermon Gwilym had preached on it, as well as Gwilym's book titled 'Application' concerning how to apply the Bible well.

You can listen to the full series Gwilym preached here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Hebrews 12:1-29 - Gwilym Davies

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk by Gwilym Davies on Hebrews 12:1-29. It was the final talk Gwilym preached in this series on Hebrews and focussed on the exhortation for the reader to finish running the race. On Friday we'll be chatting to Gwilym more about this and about how to accurately apply the Bible.

You can listen to the full series Gwilym preached here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Gwilym Davies - Hebrews 2, Falling Away, and Why Hebrews Shouldn't be Called Hebrews

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we sit down with Gwilym Davies. Gwilym is a tutor on the Cornhill Training Course in London and recently preached a series on the book of Hebrews. We spoke to Gwilym about his study of the whole book, and in particular about a talk he gave on Hebrews 2-3 which you can listen to on our channel. In addition we spoke to Gwilym about falling away from the faith and how the book of Hebrews acts as a remedy to Christians tempted to give up.

You can listen to the full series Gwilym preached here.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Hebrews 2:5-3:6 - Gwilym Davies

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In today's episode we feature a talk by Gwilym Davies on Hebrews 2:5-3:6. It's a talk which concerns Jesus' descent to the world in order to be made like his brothers so that he could make them like him. We will be discussing this talk with Gwilym, along with wider themes in the book of Hebrews, on Friday's episode.

You can listen to the full series Gwilym preached here.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Peter Muturi - Training Bible Teachers in Kenya and Battling against the Prosperity Gospel

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we spoke to Peter Muturi who works with iServe Africa to train apprentices to handle the Bible well and teach the word of God effectively. We spoke to Peter about contending for the Gospel in a country where the false teaching of the prosperity Gospel is rampant, as well as his testimony in coming to believe in the true Gospel of Jesus Christ.

You can learn more about the work of iServe Africa here.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

David Helm - Matthew 21, The Charles Simeon Trust, and Being Workers in the Vineyard

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we continued our conversation with David Helm, senior pastor of Christ Church Chicago and founder of the Charles Simeon Trust. David recently preached a series on Matthew’s Gospel at his church, and we sat down with him to talk to him more about his work on Matthew 21, as well as the story of how he started the Charles Simeon Trust and trains people to preach expositionally.

You can listen to the whole of David’s series on Matthew here.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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Matthew 21:33-46 - David Helm

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk by David Helm on Matthew 21:33-46 which is Matthew's account of Jesus' parable of the tenants in the vineyard. The talk the work of the Lord and the Lord's judgement on faithless tenants. On Friday's episode, we will discuss this passage with David, as well as his work with the Simeon Trust, and the work the Lord has given us to do.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

David Helm - Matthew 17, Expositional Preaching and Why We Don't Listen to Jesus

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we spoke to David Helm, senior pastor of Christ Church Chicago and author of a number of books including Expositional Preaching. David recently preached a series on Matthew’s Gospel at his church, and we sat down with him to talk to him more about a sermon he preached in Matthew 17:1-13, as well as more generally about expositional preaching.

You can listen to the whole of David’s series on Matthew here.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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Matthew 17:1-13 - David Helm

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk by David Helm on Matthew 17:1-13 which Matthew's account of the transfiguration of Jesus. The talk concerned the essential need for all people to listen to Jesus. On Friday's episode, we will discuss this passage with David, as well as Matthew's Gospel in general and how to teach Gospel narrative.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Amy Wicks - 2 Thessalonians 3, Good Bible Studies, and What they Don't Teach You at Bible College

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In today's episode, we continued our conversation with Amy Wicks, Bible teacher and Women's minister at St Silas church in Glasgow. We spoke to Amy about a recent series she taught at a conference for women in ministry on 2 Thessalonians. In this episode, we focused particularly on 2 Thessalonians 3 and what it has to say about the nature of Gospel work.

You can listen to all of Amy's 2 Thessalonians talks on the Proclamation Trust website.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 - Amy Wicks

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk by Amy Wicks on 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 which she delivered to a conference for women in ministry. The passage concerns the Gospel work all Christians are called to get involved in, and the danger of disorder (Amy's understanding of the word 'idleness') within a church setting. We will speak to Amy more about this talk and other things concerning 2 Thessalonians and her ministry on Friday's episode.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Amy Wicks - 2 Thessalonians 2, Jesus' Return and Famously Difficult Passages

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In today's episode, we sat down with Amy Wicks, Bible teacher and Women's minister at St Silas church in Glasgow. We spoke to Amy about a recent series she taught at a conference for women in ministry on 2 Thessalonians. In this episode, we focused particularly on 2 Thessalonians 2, a famously tricky passage in the New Testament. In addition we talked about the end of the world and how considering Jesus' return can change Christians' lives now.

You can listen to all of Amy's 2 Thessalonians talks on the Proclamation Trust website.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 - Amy Wicks

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk by Amy Wicks on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 which she delivered to a conference for women in ministry. The passage concerns the end of the world and contains difficult ideas such as the future rebellion and the man of lawlessness. We will speak to Amy more about this talk and other things concerning 2 Thessalonians and her ministry on Friday's episode.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Carl Porter - Evangelism in the Workplace and How to Reach the Ends of the Earth

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In today’s episode we sat down with Carl Porter. Carl came to know the Lord Jesus ten years ago, and since then has held a deep conviction of reaching his friends, family and colleagues with the Gospel. We spoke to Carl about the ways he’s sought to do this, the disciplines which enable him to do this effectively, as well as how he believes all Christians should see their workplaces as a key mission-field in their evangelism.

If you'd like to contact Carl about any matters raised in this episode, he's happy to be emailed at

carlporter127@yahoo.co.uk

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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William Taylor - 1 Thessalonians 4, Christ's return, and the Christian Hope in Death

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:07:00 +0100

Today we continued our conversation with William Taylor about his recent work in 1 Thessalonians. We asked him particularly about a sermon he preached in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and about how Christians are to understand the return of Jesus Christ.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - William Taylor

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode, we feature a talk by William Taylor on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 concerning the return of Jesus Christ and the reality for Christians who die ahead of Jesus' return. We will speak to William more about this talk on the next episode of The Bible Matters Podcast.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

William Taylor – 1 Thessalonians, Bold Speech and the Work of Authentic Gospel Ministry

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In today’s episode, we sat down with William Taylor, Rector of St Helen’s Bishopsgate in London, to discuss his recent work on 1 Thessalonians. We spoke to him in particular about 1 Thessalonians 2 and the marks of an authentic Gospel ministry, as well as the decline in Gospel work in mainline denominations.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 - William Taylor

Tue, 28 May 2024 00:07:00 +0100

In this episode, we feature a talk by William Taylor on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 concerning the marks of authentic Gospel ministry. We will speak to William more about this talk on the next episode of The Bible Matters Podcast.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

Update on The Bible Matters Podcast

Fri, 24 May 2024 00:07:00 +0100

Season 2 is coming out next week! We're really excited to share it with you.

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

George Diwakar - Acts 19, Biblical Apologetics, and the Unstoppable Advance of the Kingdom

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:44:33 +0100

In the final episode of this series, we speak to George Diwakar about a sermon he preached on Acts 19. We talked to George about apologetics, and how the Bible acts an apologetic for itself, as well as more widely about the book of Acts, its structure and its purpose. We were also joined by William Taylor and Tim Sheppard who contributed to the same teaching series on the book of Acts.

In this episode we feature a talk from George Diwakar, curate at St Helen’s Bishopsgate on Acts 19:21-41. The talk explores the shallow nature of opposition to the Gospel and the underlying motives of those who would attack the kingdom of Jesus Christ. On Friday’s episode, we’ll be speaking to George more about this talk, and will be joined by pastors William Taylor and Tim Sheppard who also contributed to this series.

You can listen to the entire series on the book Acts here.

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Acts 19:21-41 - George Diwakar

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:11:00 +0100

In this episode we feature a talk from George Diwakar, curate at St Helen's Bishopsgate, on Acts 19:21-41. We will talk further with George about this talk in the next episode.

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Denesh Divyanathan - Judges 6, God's Faithfulness, and Preaching Simply

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 03:16:00 +0000

In this episode, we sat down again with Denesh Divyanathan, senior pastor of The Crossing church in Singapore. We continued our conversation with Denesh concerning the book of Judges, and particularly the story of Gideon in Judges 6. Additionally, we asked Denesh about how to make talks simple and memorable, as well as the theme of God’s faithfulness to an unfaithful people.

You can learn more about The Crossing church on their website here: https://thecrossing.com.sg/

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Judges 6:1-40 - Denesh Divyanathan

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:11:00 +0000

In this episode, we feature a talk on Judges 6:1-40 by Denesh Divyanathan, senior pastor of The Crossing church in Singapore. This talk concerns God’s faithfulness to his people, despite their repeated failings and faithlessness in him; a message that is as true and relevant for Christians today as it was for ancient Israel. In the next episode of the Bible Matters podcast, we’ll sit down with Denesh to discuss the book of Judges, as well as the topics and themes of this talk.

You can learn more about The Crossing church on their website here: https://thecrossing.com.sg/

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Denesh Divyanathan - Judges 1, Preaching Narrative, and Battling Compromise

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:16:00 +0000

In today’s episode, we sat down with Denesh Divyanathan, senior pastor of The Crossing church in Singapore. Denesh recently preached a series of sermons in the book of Judges, and so we spoke to him about the first talk in that series of Judges 1, as well as the book in general. We asked him about preaching Old Testament narratives, as well as the theme of compromise in the Christian life.

You can learn more about The Crossing church on their website here: https://thecrossing.com.sg/

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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Judges 1:1-2:5 -Denesh Divyanathan

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:11:00 +0000

In this episode, we feature a talk on Judges 1:1-2:5 by Denesh Divyanathan, senior pastor of The Crossing church in Singapore. This talk concerns compromising on God’s word and how God is always faithful despite the failures of his people. In the next episode of the Bible Matters podcast, we’ll sit down with Denesh to discuss the book of Judges, as well as the topics and themes of this talk.

You can learn more about The Crossing church on their website here: https://thecrossing.com.sg/

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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Dr. Kevin DeYoung – Revelation 8, Apocalyptic Literature, and How to Make History

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:16:00 +0000

This week we sat down with Dr. Kevin DeYoung, senior pastor of Christ Covenant Church, North Carolina to speak to him about a recent talk he gave on Revelation 8:1-5. We asked him about preaching the book of Revelation and how to navigate the challenges that come with it, as well as about the message of his sermon, that God has ordained our prayers to be the moments that come to define history.

You can listen to the whole of Kevin’s series on Revelation on the Covenant Church website here: https://christcovenant.org/sermon-archive/

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Revelation 8:1-5 - Dr. Kevin DeYoung

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:01:00 +0000

In this episode, we feature a talk on Revelation 8:1-5 by Dr. Kevin DeYoung, senior pastor of Christ Covenant Church, North Carolina. It’s a talk concerning the prayers of God’s people as they pray for the Lord’s return, and how these humble prayers of the believer are in fact the moments that define world history. In the next episode of The Bible Matters Podcast, we’ll sit down with Kevin to ask him further about how he wrote this talk, as well the general principles which shape his preaching.

You can listen to the whole of Kevin’s series on Revelation on the Covenant Church website here: https://christcovenant.org/sermon-archive/

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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Andrew Sach – Amos 8, and the Horror of Telling God to Shut Up

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:16:00 +0000

In this episode we sat down once again with Andrew Sach, pastor at Grace Church Greenwich to continue our conversation on the book of Amos, and discuss a talk he gave on Amos 8:4-14. We continued discussing the theme of God’s judgement, and particularly in reference to God withdrawing understanding from his people. We also discussed preaching with the right emotional tone, and considering God’s judgement in evangelism.

You can listen to the whole of Andrew’s series on Amos on the Gracechurch Greenwich website which can be found here: https://greenwich.church/talks/

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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Amos 8:4-14 - Andrew Sach

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 04:01:00 +0000

In this episode, we feature a talk on Amos 8:4-14 by Andrew Sach, pastor of Gracechurch Greenwich. It’s a talk that continues the theme of God’s judgment on the nations, but in this passage manifests in the withdrawal of his lifegiving word. In the next episode of The Bible Matters Podcast, we will be continuing to talk to Andrew about his series in Amos, how he preached this talk, and the theme of God’s word.

You can listen to the whole of Andrew’s series on Amos on the Gracechurch Greenwich website which can be found here: https://greenwich.church/talks/

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The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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Andrew Sach - Amos 1-3, God's Judgement, and Preaching Plot Twists

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:16:00 +0000

In this episode we sit down with Andrew Sach, pastor at Grace Church Greenwich and author of mulitple books including Pierced for our Transgressions, Dig Deeper, and Are You 100% Sure You Want To Be an Agnostic? We discussed a recent sermon Andrew gave on Amos 1:1-3:8 and discussed with him preaching on God’s judgement, as well as how the form of a sermon should match the way in which a Bible passage is told.

You can listen to the whole of Andrew’s series on Amos on the Grace Church Greenwich website which can be found here: https://greenwich.church/talks/

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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Amos 1:1-3:8 - Andrew Sach

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:11:00 +0000

In this episode, we feature a talk on Amos 1:1-3:8 by Andrew Sach, pastor of Grace Church Greenwich. It’s a talk concerning God’s judgement on sin and his justice, which extends even to his own people. In the next episode of The Bible Matters Podcast, we will be talking to Andrew more about this talk, how he wrote this talk, and more about the subject of God’s judgement on wickedness and how to preach on such a subject.

You can listen to the whole of Andrew’s series on Amos on the Grace Church Greenwich website which can be found here: https://greenwich.church/talks/

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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William Taylor - Luke 19 and Investing your Life in the Kingdom of God

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:16:00 +0000

In this episode we were joined once again by William Taylor, rector of St Helen’s Bishopsgate, London. We continued our conversation about Luke 17-19 and focussed today particularly on a talk he gave on Luke 19:11-27 which concerns the parable of the ten minas. We discussed how someone invests their whole life for the Gospel work, as well as how the Gospel changes people.

Listen to the talk series on Luke 17-19 here: https://www.st-helens.org.uk/resources/series/5447/

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The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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Luke 19:11-27 - William Taylor

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:02:00 +0000

In this episode, we feature a talk on Luke 19:11-27 by William Taylor, Rector of St Helen's Bishopsgate. It is a talk about the Kingdom of God and why the Gospel is worth giving our lives to. In the next episode of The Bible Matters Podcast, we will be talking to William more about this talk, how he wrote this talk, and more about the subject of working for the Kingdom.

You can listen to the whole of William's series on Luke 17-19 here: https://www.st-helens.org.uk/resources/series/5447/

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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William Taylor - Luke 18 and Teaching the Bible to Bible Teachers

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 03:16:00 +0000

William Taylor is the Rector of St Helen’s Bishopsgate, London, and author of multiple books including Revolutionary Sex, Revolutionary Work, and Revolutionary Worship. In today’s episode, we spoke to William specifically about a talk he did to leaders in his church from Luke 18:9-30 concerning how the Kingdom comes today. We spoke as well about Luke’s Gospel and its structure, as well as how the Gospel motivates a Christian leader to keep on going.

Listen to the talk series on Luke 17-19 here: https://www.st-helens.org.uk/resources/series/5447/

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 here.

The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.

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