Interviews, experiences, inspirations, and answers to the tough questions, with notable personalities about how they came to Christ, and their daily walk with God.
On Christmas Eve 1939, Barrymore teamed with Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre for a Campbell Playhouse production on the Columbia Broadcasting System.Welles served as the narrator and the cast included Everett Sloane (Jacob Marley), Frank Readick (Bob Cratchit), Erskine Sanford (Fezziwig) and George Coulouris (Ghost of Christmas Present).
Full audio of the 1947 Christmas classic, The Bishop's Wife. Dejected by his efforts to raise money to build a cathedral, Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) beseeches heaven for guidance, and is visited immediately by Dudley (Cary Grant), who claims to be an angel. Henry is skeptical, then annoyed when Dudley ingratiates himself into the household as his assistant -- and worse, wins the attentions of Henry's long-suffering and kindly wife (Loretta Young). When Dudley continues to intervene in Henry's struggles, the bishop decides to challenge heaven.
Acts 4:1212 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
Read by Pastor Joseph from the Golden Children's Bible
On The Kirk Cameron Show (Dec 3, 2025), Kirk publicly said he no longer fully embraces the idea that unbelievers suffer eternal conscious torment in Hell—the classic doctrine that the wicked are punished forever in conscious agony. Instead, he leans toward a view called annihilationism/conditional mortality, where the wicked are ultimately destroyed rather than eternally tormented. This view has caused great controversy and debate. Pastor Joseph shares the truth behind what God the Holy Spirit tells us about Hell in His Holy word.
2 Corinthians 5:6-76 Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7 For we live by faith, not by sight.
A Christmas season classic story of redemption. Crotchety Victorian businessman Ebenezer Scrooge (Alastair Sim) has no use for festivity, even at Christmas. After resentfully allowing timid clerk Bob Cratchit (Mervyn Johns) to have the holiday to spend with his loving wife (Hermione Baddeley) and family, Scrooge is swept into a nightmare. The ghost of his late partner, Jacob Marley (Michael Hordern), appears, warning that Ebenezer will be visited by three more spirits who will show the coldhearted man the error of his parsimonious behavior.
A Biblical Defense of Christmas as a Holy Celebration unto the Lord - Pastor Joseph ClarkReclaiming December 25 as a holy day of celebration for the birth of Jesus Christ is not rooted in claiming that this date is His literal birthday, but in acknowledging that every day on the calendar belongs to our Almighty God. Some claim that Christmas is inherently pagan because celebrations once occurred on that date within the Roman calendar. Yet Scripture reveals that pagan claims over days, seasons, or traditions have no spiritual weight, for pagan gods are false gods, and falsehood cannot own time, creation, or sacred observance. “For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens” (Psalm 96:5). The calendar, the earth, and the universe belong to the Lord, not to paganism and not to Satan. “The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1). Satan owns nothing. He possesses no realm of truth, no portion of creation, and no authority over time. “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Because God reigns, His people may consecrate any moment unto Him, and that moment becomes holy—not by tradition or history, but by worship in spirit and truth.Christians have never proclaimed December 25 as the literal day of Christ's birth. Rather, it is the day set aside to commemorate and celebrate the incarnation—the moment when the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). Scripture reveals that not all biblical observances correspond directly to the exact date of the event they commemorate. God commanded Israel to hold feasts at appointed times (Leviticus 23:4), yet the feasts did not always reflect the literal historical anniversary of the event; they reflected a sacred remembrance within the calendar year. Even more remarkable is the example of Jesus Himself keeping a holiday that was not commanded in the Law—the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) in John 10:22–23. This holiday arose after Israel reclaimed the Temple from pagan corruption and rededicated it unto the Lord. Jesus celebrated it, not because Moses commanded it, but because reclaiming what once belonged to darkness is a testimony of God's victory. This is precisely what Christians have done with December 25.Time does not become holy because of its origin; time becomes holy because of its dedication. When the Temple was built, the stones, gold, curtains, and vessels were common until God consecrated them. “I have consecrated this house… to put My name there forever” (1 Kings 9:3). The materials did not define sacredness—God did. Likewise, a day does not become sacred because of its ancient association; it becomes sacred because it is set apart unto the Lord. Paul writes concerning food once sacrificed to idols, “We know that an idol is nothing” (1 Corinthians 8:4). The same is true of dates. Paganism has no power to define them. “One person esteems one day above another, another esteems every day alike; let each be fully convinced in his own mind” (Romans 14:5). The enemy cannot maintain ownership of what has been surrendered to Jesus Christ.Christ declared that worship does not require a location or temple, nor a specific day or hour. “The hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem worship the Father… true worshipers will worship… in spirit and truth” (John 4:21–24). Because of the finished work of Jesus Christ, every moment is sacred, and believers live within continual Sabbath. “There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God” (Hebrews 4:9). Therefore, December 25 is holy not because of its past, but because of its present identity in Christ. When believers glorify God on a specific day, that day is redeemed by the blood of Jesus and reclaimed out of darkness..
Revelation 22:1212 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
A detailed lecture on the significance and importance to the observance of Christmas as a Holy festival.
Matthew 3:13-1713 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
A comprehensive lecture on key Biblical terms full of spiritual depth and doctrinal significance.
Matthew 25:31-3431 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.
The Rich Man and Lazarus19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.22 “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.'25 “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.'27 “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, 28 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.'29 “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.'30 “‘No, father Abraham,' he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.'31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'”
A sermon: Throughout Scripture, the names and titles of Jesus Christ unfold like a radiant tapestry, each thread revealing a unique aspect of His divine nature and redemptive mission. These names are not merely poetic expressions; they are revelations of who He is—our Lord, our Saviour, our eternal hope. To know His names is to know His heart.
Pastor Joseph and Reverend Dorian lead the fellowship of Christ the King Newmarket in a study of John 16:5-33.
John 8:1212 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Pastor Joseph Clark, Rev. Dorian Baxter, and the fellowship disucss, debate, and study John 16.
Romans 5:1-55 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Bible Review - Summary of Gospel of Mark
Pastor Joseph and Reverend Dorian lead the fellowship of Christ the King Newmarket in a study of John 15.
pastor Joseph Clark and the fellowship of Maple Grove Christian Assembly.
Matthew 16:2727 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.
Pastor Joseph assists with Christ the King's Bible Study of John chapter 14.
Theology Review - Lot and his Daughters
Ecclesiastes 3:1-43 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Maple Grove Christian Assembly - October 10, 2025
Theology Review - God's Promise to Abraham
Hebrews 11:33 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
Members of Christ the King Newmarket Anglican Church, study, discuss, and debate John Chapter 12.
Abraham sees the promised land.
1 Corinthians 15:42-4442 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; 43 it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; 44 it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.
Christ the King Newmarket Anglican Church, discuss, study, and debate the message and events of John 11, specifically Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.
Psalm 73:2626 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Maple Grove Christian Assembly - September 19, 2025CHURCH SERVICE - Clean Doctrine - Just Jesus
Pastor Joseph interviews 5 time world kickboxing champion and Born Again Christian Olando Rivera. This interview took place back in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown . Olando Rivera was raised a Roman Catholic and became a born again Christian in adult life. He shares his experiences becoming a world champion kickboxer, overcoming almost losing his leg in a motorcycle accident, and how he devotes his time to working with autistic children.
Pastor Joseph Clark and fellow Saints from Christ the King Newmarket Anglican Church, study, discuss, and debate John 10.
Colossians 3:1515 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
All praise and glory to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Pastor Joseph is the lead Pastor of Maple Grove Christian Assembly. Associate Pastor at Christ the King Anglican Church. Radio Minister of the 4 Minute Devotions FM broadcasted weeky message and Podcast. Prison Fellowship Minister.
John 14:22 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
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