Oakham Church Podcast

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

In this episode we explore the spiritual discipline of Sabbath with a reading from Abraham Joshua Heschel's book ‘The Sabbath'.

In this 3rd episode of our Lent series, we hear from John Mark Comer's book ‘The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' and what he has to say about the spiritual practices of silence and solitude

In this second episode in our Lent series we hear from author, Ruth Valerio, from her book, ‘Saying yes to life' and explore the importance of water in the Bible and the Judeo-Christian faith.

In this first episode of the LENT series, we have a reading from ‘And yet: finding joy in lament' by Rachael Newham.

In this bonus episode we explore and unpack the letter written to the churches in Ephesus 30 years after the original. What's changed? How have they grown? What went right/wrong? Asking how can their story speak to ours?

In this final episode, we explore and unpack the final themes in Paul's letter to the Ephesians…Spiritual warfare, the full armour of God, consistent and persistent prayer.

In this penultimate episode we continue to explore and unpack the different examples of relationship dynamics in this Jesus-community. What does the parent/children and slave/master relationship reveal to us?

In this episode we take a wider look at the posture & flow & movement of one of the key ideas in the letter. Asking what does it mean to be a Jesus-follower and part of a Jesus-community?

In this episode we make the transition from theology to practice as we begin to explore and unpack chapter 4 of Ephesians. Looking again at the theme of UNITY and what that means for our spiritual growth and maturity

In this episode we unpack some more of the ‘hidden secrets' that have been revealed to the Church about WHY we are here and WHAT we are to do.

In this next episode of our ALIVE series on Ephesians, we unpack and explore what Paul is talking about through his prayer of thanksgiving and look at how important it is to see where we came from, in order to know where we're going.

In this first episode we begin to unpack and explore Paul's opening words to the house-churches in Ephesus. Asking WHAT does this full/abundant/real/true life look like, and HOW can we live it today?

In this bonus episode, we go back to the well… again! Asking what can the encounter at the well teach us about majesty?

In this 4th and final episode of the Advent series we unpack and explore the theme of love. Asking how this can give us a greater understanding of who God, others, and ourselves truly are?

In the 3rd episode of this Advent series we explore the theme of joy. Looking at how the shepherds experienced ‘great joy' in their wilderness… and how we can too!

In this 2nd of our Advent mini series we explore the theme of peace. Asking what it meant back then and what it means today. How does Mary exemplify peace? What can our posture be during this season?

In this first week of the Advent mini-series we look at why real hope is important. Looking at Elizabeth & Zechariah's story as a case study

In the final episode of the series we unpack what's going on in this scene between Jesus and Peter. Asking what this means for us and our discipleship to Jesus our Messiah.

In this penultimate episode of the series, we recap the disciple's journey up to this point. Looking at the significance of ‘going fishing' and unpacking the motives behind why we might want to go back.

In this episode we unpack some of the details of this story. Asking, ‘What are the implications for the disciples?' and ‘What are the implications for us?'

In this episode we read one of the first of the Easter accounts. What does Mary find? How does she respond? Who does she tell? How will they respond?

In this episode, we unpack a few of the observations from the details of this scene. What do the people involved say? What do they do? Why do they act and speak the way they do? And what does all of this mean for us?

In this episode we unpack some of the details surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus

This episode looks at the interactions between the religious leaders, Pilate, and Jesus. Looking at the different choices made by these characters and asking how they can inform the choices that we make.

This episode looks at the initial ‘trial' of Jesus.Why is it done at night? Why in secret? What do they ask? We unpack HOW Jesus answers and what that might mean for us today.

This episode begins to unpack the arrest scene of Jesus and looks at the implications of Jesus' “I AM” response to those who intend him harm.

In this episode, we simply let Jesus' words speak for themselves. There's a three-sided approach to Jesus' prayer. What can these three aspects teach us about Jesus, what Jesus cares about, what we should care about?

In this episode we take a look at John 16, making 4 observations and looking at the three ‘bees' Jesus invites/challenges us to be.

As we close out John 15, in this episode we look at the warning that Jesus gives to his disciples back then (and now). Asking how these words can speak into our lives and our culture today.

As we finish John 14, we unpack what it means to love Jesus and follow/keep his commands.

In this episode we unpack the second half of Jesus' words of comfort & hope to his disciples.

In this episode we unpack Jesus' words of comfort & hope to some troubled hearts and a troubled world.

In this episode we unpack the cultural significance of Jesus washing his disciple's feet. Asking what was he doing in that one small act of humility? And what could that mean for us today?

In this episode we take one final look at the transition between the first and second halves of John's gospel and ask “why did Jesus come in the first place?”

In this episode we look at the different responses (and reasons behind them) towards Jesus and his message. Thinking about why we act the way we do. Asking “Do we really want what Jesus wants for the world?”

In this episode we continue to unpack the opening scene of John 12. Looking at the customs, traditions, cultural expectations of the day and asking how THAT can speak into our lives today.

In this episode we begin to explore John 12 and look at the significance of the timing of this event.

In this episode we begin to unpack the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead. A story that includes BOTH a miraculous ‘sign' AND an “I am” statement. Asking what do these two things mean?

In this episode we look at the second half of John 10. Looking at how people respond to all of Jesus' “Shepherd” talk and asking what the warning & invitation is from our Messiah.

In this episode we begin to unpack Jesus' teaching on how he's “the Gate” and “the Shepherd”.

In this episode we take one final look at John 9 and ask what is the link between the physical healing and the spiritual healing.

As we continue to explore & unpack this healing story from John 9, we learn that HOW Jesus acts is connected to WHO Jesus is.

In this episode, we begin to unpack the story of the man born blind. Who, after an encounter with Jesus, is healed. How can HIS story impact how we see OUR story?

In this episode we explore the ongoing necessary conversation that takes place between Jesus and the crowd (& us). Asking “Are we filling all the space and leaving no room for the words of God?”

In this episode we take a look at how Jesus Messiah deals with a particularly difficult trap laid for him. Asking if there's a way we can follow in his words/actions to help us see the person (and not the problem)