Oakham Church Podcast

In this episode we revisit the younger son, far from home, feeding pigs and ‘coming to his senses'. What might that mean for him in that moment? What does that mean for us today (in general) and during Lent (in particular)?

In this second episode, we turn our attention to the older son. Asking what can his posture and his way of seeing/being speak to us today?Advent invites us all to examine what threshold we're standing on.

In the first episode of the Lent series, we begin to explore the well-known & well-loved story of the Prodigal Son. Asking what can the characters/themes teach us about Lent. The focus in this episode is on ‘running away'.

In this final episode of the series, we look at what it means for Jesus to call (and see us as) friends.How can understanding the invitation to ‘abide' help us in our friendships with Jesus and others?

In this episode we take a look at a few examples of Jesus' interactions with kids. How does he see/treat them? What does this teach us about God and the Kingdom? What does this mean for us today?

In this episode we look at and unpack a scene from Mark 9, where we see the disciples trying (and failing) to help a desperate dad's son.How Will Jesus react/respond? What does that teach us about who Jesus is?

This encounter with the rich young ruler shows Jesus lovingly pointing out the thing beneath the thing (beneath the thing) when it comes to what might be holding us back. Are we REALLY willing to let that go and trust God?It turns out that “Go. Sell. Come. Follow” is WAY more than an instruction about money or stuff!

In this episode we look at the two followers of Jesus, on their discouraged walk from Jerusalem to Emmaus. What does Jesus do? How does Jesus respond/react? How does this change these discouraged disciples? What can this teach us?

In the 2nd episode of the series we explore and unpack the connections between Jesus and the ordinary family of Martha, Mary & Lazarus, in this story all about relationships and faith.

This is the start of a new series exploring the encounters / connections / relationships that Jesus has with other people in the gospels. Asking what those interactions can teach us about our own with God and each other.

In this final Advent episode, we explore the image (from Micah) of the Ruler.Asking how THIS Ruler is different. What that meant for people then and what THAT means for people today.

In this 3rd Advent episode we look at what it means to see God as Warrior. How is that different from other ‘warriors'? How can waiting for the Warrior change our view of the Advent season?

In this bonus episode, we explore what Advent joy is and what it means for our lives today

In the second Advent episode we explore the picture of ‘the refining fire' from the prophet Malachi. Asking what does that teach us about God in this season of anticipation

In our first of four Advent special podcasts, we prepare to prepare for the season of anticipation. Looking at the picture/image/symbols, used by the prophets Jeremiah & Isaiah, to describe WHO Messiah will be and WHAT Messiah will do… THE BRANCH.

In this episode, we explore what Peter says about the simple gospel message of belonging, being built as ‘living stones' into God's spiritual house.

In this episode we take a look at a well-known prayer from Ephesians. Asking what Paul's posture & prayer can teach us about our God who IS love.

In this episode we explore the three themes found in 1 Peter 1:3-5…hope, power, and inheritance.

In this episode we continue to look at James and ask what can his words and the actions of those early Jesus-followers teach us about our lives here & now within the simple gospel.

In this episode we look at 2 verses from the NT letter of James and ask what we can learn about God and ourselves, when it comes to GRACE.

This episode explores how we might've missed the point from a very well-known story from the early church movement. How do we spend our energy? Are we focusing on the miracle or Messiah? How might we need to repent/turn/change?

In this episode we explore HOW the early church gathered and WHAT they did. Asking if their example can inform how we gather and what kind of people we can be in the world.

In this final episode of the series, we explore and unpack the last line of the Lord's Prayer m, through the lens of the beatitude statements.

In the penultimate episode (really this time!) we unpack and explore the second half of the line… “as we forgive those who trespass/sin against us.”

In this penultimate episode we unpack and explore the first half of the line of the Lord's Prayer; “Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.” How does forgiveness (as well as our need to be forgiven) affect our lives?

In this episode we begin to unpack and explore the request in the Lord's Prayer for “daily bread”. What did that mean back then? What does it mean right now?

In this prayer-focused episode we unpack the line of the Lord's Prayer; “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Looking at how it's a political AND religious statement… as well as a call to pray AND act.

I this episode on the Lord's Prayer we look at and unpack the phrase “hallowed be Thy name”.

In this episode we explore the space created with the second half of the first line of the Lord's Prayer… “who art in heaven.”

In the second episode of our ‘Prayer' series, we explore and unpack the first two words of THE most famous prayer.

For the month of September, we are focusing on the theme of prayer. There will be 2 episodes a week (Wednesday and Saturday). In this primer/intro, we begin to look at WHAT the Lord's Prayer is and WHY we need it today.

In this episode we look at the actions and words of Jesus and ask how they're speaking into HOW we view God and our relationship.

In this episode we unpack what Jesus meant when he used the image of a ‘yoke' and how can his Way be an alternative choice.

In the final episode of the ‘Hebrew Bible', we explore the wisdom literature of Proverbs. Looking at the difference between belief and trust. Looking at the book's two options of either shutting down or jumping in.

In this episode we focus on probably THE most famous king in all of the Hebrew Bible. Asking how can the life/patterns of David point back into Israel's history, forwards into Israel's future, and speak in to our lives today.

In this episode we explore all the ‘big' things that take place in this little book and ask what the BIGGEST thing is.

In this episode we talk pack some of the key themes from the story of Nehemiah's heart being broken for a broken city and a broken people. Looking at how we can pay attention to to what it is we're building and how we can protect and defend it.

In the episode we look at how the book of Job's mystery & ambiguity help us to access the themes on the story and attach them to OUR stories. Job isn't here to answer the “why do bad things happen to good people?” question, so WHY is it in the Hebrew Bible?

In this episode we look (again) at one of the prophet, Elisha's, ‘snapshot' stories. Asking “What's THIS all about?” and “How does this apply to me and my life?”

In the episode we take a look at the patterns / themes of both Elijah & Elisha… how they're connected to each other, to Israel's past, and to the future

In this episode, we explore and unpack another case study example from the book of Judges. Asking what Samson can teach us about ourselves.

In this episode we look at two case studies of women who are vulnerable/available enough for God to work in/through them in different ways. Asking what we can learn from them both.

In this episode we explore and unpack a few of the patterns & themes from the opening few chapters of Joshua. Asking what are we supposed to do with those passages that feel troubling or problematic?

In this episode we read the entirety of Balaam's story, exploring how the donkey may not be the unlikeliest delivery system for God!

In this episode we take a step back into the Genesis story and look at the family dynamics behind the sibling rivalry between two twin brothers, Jacob and Esau.

In this episode we look at the command to remember / keep / honour the sabbath. What does that mean for us in the modern world?

In this episode we begin to explore & unpack part of the plague narrative in the book of Exodus.

In this episode, we continue to explore the stories/themes in the Hebrew Bible. Focusing on the family dynamic of Abram. Looking at what are the patterns/cycles/strongholds and how they can be broken.

In this new series we begin to look at some of the stories & themes from the Hebrew Bible. This episode looks at what it means to join with the Creator of the universe in working on our lives and our world.

In this 6th episode of the Lent series we explore and unpack the festival of Passover. Looking at the historical details and how Jesus is the ultimate fulfilment

In this 5th episode on Lent, we explore the importance of the spiritual discipline of meditative prayer as a practice. Unpacking this with some wisdom from author, Richard Foster