Podcasts about 10ofthose

Fresh off the floor from one of the year's biggest events, Jonathan and Laurie share a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to set up a massive 10ofThose bookstore at the TGC conference serving over 7,000 attendees. From hauling thousands of titles across three trucks to logging nearly 18 miles of steps on concrete floors in a single day, they reflect on the physical toll, joyful chaos, and moments of grace that defined the week.But more than just logistics, the two reflect on the many conversations that take place behind the book table; moments of sharing suffering, prayer, evangelism and hope, all sparked by books. If you've ever wondered how bookselling becomes a form of devotion and opens up opportunities for fellowship as well as evangelism, this episode is for you.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen!  Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For more information about upcoming conference or bookstores that 10ofThose will be hosting, please visit either our US, UK or CA based sites.

(00:46) What is the coalition of Advancing the Church?(06:38) Why another conference?(08:10) Providing unique partnerships and relationship(09:12) Who are the speakers and what is the format?(13:11) Focus on training faithful and strong women in ministry(17:57) 10ofThose: a faithful ministry partner(18:58) Ministry showcase not exhibitors(21:40) Graceland Baptist Church: a faithful ministry partner (25:02) One thing you're hopeful God will do during this conference(32:30) Final word and prayer

(00:46) What is the coalition of Advancing the Church?(06:38) Why another conference?(08:10) Providing unique partnerships and relationship(09:12) Who are the speakers and what is the format?(13:11) Focus on training faithful and strong women in ministry(17:57) 10ofThose: a faithful ministry partner(18:58) Ministry showcase not exhibitors(21:40) Graceland Baptist Church: a faithful ministry partner (25:02) One thing you're hopeful God will do during this conference(32:30) Final word and prayer

Nate Akin talks with Jonathan Carswell, CEO of 10ofThose, about how their book ministry got started, how to encourage evangelism in your church, and ideas for evangelism around Easter and throughout the year, including good resources to give out to church members and friends who don't know Christ. Check out these resources and more at10ofthose.com/easter. 

Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Carswell from 10ofThose, a Book Ministry that gives everyone in and outside the church access to the best Christian books. The resources offered by 10ofThose are carefully chosen to ensure they point to Jesus. 

Earlier this year, 10ofThose was privileged to host Sarah Allen at a women's conference in west London about her new book Pause: How to Enjoy God, Find Hope and Bear Fruit through Midlife and the Menopause. Speaking on the importance of finding rest and joy in God during what can be a challenging time of life for both women and the whole family, Sarah shares encouragement and biblically-founded wisdom across two talks and a Q&A.This second and final part contains the second of Sarah's talks plus the Q&A which features essential insight into the spiritual and physical nature of midlife as well as how we should approach this season as eternity-minded followers of Christ.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen!  Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.To learn more about Pause: How to Enjoy God, Find Hope and Bear Fruit through Midlife and the Menopause, please visit either our US or UK based sites.

Earlier this year, 10ofThose was privileged to host Sarah Allen at a women's conference in west London about her new book Pause: How to Enjoy God, Find Hope and Bear Fruit through Midlife and the Menopause. Speaking on the importance of finding rest and joy in God during what can be a challenging time of life for both women and the whole family, Sarah shares encouragement and biblically-founded wisdom across two talks and a Q&A.Sarah is also joined by Dr Rosslyn Perkins who speaks from a professional medical experience as a general practitioner, and seeks to answer some of the big questions around the physiological and psychological nature of menopause as well as what the Bible has to say about medical responses to our bodies. This first part (of two) contains the first of Sarah's talks and Dr Perkins' insights. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen!  Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.To learn more about Pause: How to Enjoy God, Find Hope and Bear Fruit through Midlife and the Menopause, please visit either our US or UK based sites.

Micah gives us his heart in this final chapter of our online bible study. We hear his lament, but also his hope and his resolve to wait for his saviour.This episode is sponsored by 10ofThose.10ofthose is a Book Ministry that hand picks the best books from across the Publishers; ensures that they hold to the Bible; and then discounts them so that more can go out.They are kindly offering a huge discount to our listeners. Use the code TEA40 and you'll get 40% off the retail price on any title you buy.Don't forget to check out the questions to help you dig a little deeper.

10ofThose has entered into a new era!In today's episode, Jonathan is joined by the new CEO of 10ofThose - Anthony Gosling. Anthony discusses his background in publishing, the path that has led him to this new journey as 10ofThose CEO, what has him excited about the future of publishing, and some insider nuggets about a few of the biggest Christian books of recent years (including a providential stale biscuit that Jonathan gave Anthony decades ago).If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen!  Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.

This little Bible book packs a mountain-melting punch within the first few lines. Join us as we get going in our bible study podcast with Micah chapter 1 and see why God is splitting valleys and reducing cities to rubble.This episode is sponsored by Open the Bible.Open the Bible exist to equip people to open the Bible for themselves and with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God's Word.We recommend their latest book, ‘Fly Through the Bible'; a short, simple journey through the Bible's story. Why not pick up a copy at 10ofThose and use our exclusive discount code TEA40.Check out our Micah page on the website for questions to help you dig into todays passage in more depth, as well as lots of other recommended resources.

We're kicking off this season in our bible study podcast by interviewing author and Bible teacher Glenna Marshall, on the topic of memorising scripture.  With all the why's, and how's, we hope you're encouraged as much as we are by this conversation!This episode is sponsored by Moody Publishers, who have published Glenna's book. We love many of their resources that are helping to equip the church.Pick up your copy of Glenna's book at 10ofThose.com. They are kindly offering listeners a huge discount, use the code TEA40 and you'll get 40% off the retail price.You can also find lots more resources on our website, why not head there to see our recommendations for this new season in Micah.

Summer is over, and The 10ofThosePodcast is back! Jonathan and Rob get together to share the ups and downs of a busy summer, the books that have kept them going, and the lessons God has been teaching them in a busy but fruitful period for 10ofThose.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen!  Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.

In addition to podcasts ;) books and tracts can be great tools for sharing the gospel and helping you learn about evangelism. Our guest today leads a Christian publishing ministry. He shares some top title recommendations, insight into trends in reading, and top tips on getting printed material into the hands of those who need to hear the gospel message.Along the way, we mention "Scattering Seeds of Hope" by the late Jeremy Marshall and "Have No Fear" by Prof John Lennox. You can find our own "Have You Ever Wondered?" and plenty of tracts to give away on the 10ofThose website.Jonathan Pountney is the Editorial Director at 10ofThose, responsible for their publishing house 10Publishing. Prior to working in publishing, he taught Literature at the University of Manchester and he holds a PhD in American Studies.

Show Notes:Write a review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyExplore resources that help pastors thrive at practicalshepherding.comVisit the contact Page if we can serve you in any wayIf we've served you please consider a tax-deductible donationPurchase The Unhurried Pastor at The Good book company or 10ofThose(02:42) The background of The Unhurried Pastor(07:33) The essentials of ministry and The Unhurried Pastor(10:12) How detrimental are the regular distractions to faithful pastoral ministry? (17:05) The purpose of the book: reorient your ministry around the essentials of faithful ministry(18:01) The structure of the book(23:48) Tools for re-orienting your day-to-day schedule as a pastor(25:40) The need for silence and stillness(28:21) Personally wrestling with being the hurried pastor(30:26) Testimony of burnout being hurried(32:10) Final word and prayer

Show Notes:Write a review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyExplore resources that help pastors thrive at practicalshepherding.comVisit the contact Page if we can serve you in any wayIf we've served you please consider a tax-deductible donationPurchase The Unhurried Pastor at The Good book company or 10ofThose(02:42) The background of The Unhurried Pastor(07:33) The essentials of ministry and The Unhurried Pastor(10:12) How detrimental are the regular distractions to faithful pastoral ministry? (17:05) The purpose of the book: reorient your ministry around the essentials of faithful ministry(18:01) The structure of the book(23:48) Tools for re-orienting your day-to-day schedule as a pastor(25:40) The need for silence and stillness(28:21) Personally wrestling with being the hurried pastor(30:26) Testimony of burnout being hurried(32:10) Final word and prayer

Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Carswell from 10ofThose, a Book Ministry that helps everyone in and outside the church read and have access to the best Christian books from across the Publishers that excite them about the Lord and His teachings. The resources offered by 10ofThose are carefully chosen to ensure they point to Jesus and the Bible because they know that books pointing to Jesus can completely change your life.

10ofthose is a book ministry that handpicks books from across various publishers, ensures that they hold to the Bible, and then discounts them so that more can go out, using the profits to support missions around the world. CEO Jonathan Carswell joins Brian and Aubrey to talk about its unique mission. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen through to the end for a special 20% off discount code from 10ofThose.com!When it comes to sharing our faith, we are blessed with a wealth of books and writings available from articulate Christians defending and presenting the gospel. Today on PEP Talk we have a great testimony from someone whose reading quest helped immensely in moving him from atheism to Christ. He now works for a Christian book distributor and gives us some great recommendations for books and evangelistic tracts we might find helpful.Adam White became a Christian in 2020 after reading book after book on the evidence for Christianity. He now travels around Scotland recommending books that point people to Jesus in his role with 10ofthose.com, the Christian book ministry. Adam loves reading and has a keen interest in apologetics, spending his free time giving seminars on how to talk to atheists and engaging people in 1-2-1 evangelism.Adam's Tract Recommendations:Christmas tracts by Roger CarswellPeace on Earth? Love at ChristmasWhiter Than Snow Titantic (A night to remember)Last on God's ListThe Scariest Stories Are the True Ones - Halloween tract Book Recommendations:The Case for Christ by Lee StrobelMere Christianity and The Problem of Pain by C.S. LewisStrange New World by Carl TruemanCan Science Explain Everything? by John LennoxSupport the show

In this preview episode, Rob and Jonathan take a look ahead at what you can expect on Season 4 of The 10ofThose Podcast!

Pete Bell, Barlanark church planter, spoke at our 20schemes Weekender in March 2023 about how we establish healthy churches in poor communities. All talks at this Weekender were based off the book 'Church: Do I Have To Go?' by Garrett Kell from the 9Marks First Steps Series, available to buy from 10ofThose.com. Find out more about our work here: 20schemes.com

Mez McConnell, Director of 20schemes, spoke at our 20schemes Weekender in March 2023 about what we as Christians should be doing in the church. All talks at this Weekender were based off the book 'Church: Do I Have To Go?' by Garrett Kell from the 9Marks First Steps Series, available to buy from 10ofThose.com. Find out more about our work here: 20schemes.com

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Welcome to the Prayers of REST Podcast! For today's episode,  I've brought my friend Judy Dunagan on to help us wrap up our season on the Armor of God.Judy Dunagan is an acquisitions editor for women's books and Bible studies at Moody Publishers. She has a heart for discipleship and making God's Word and prayer come alive in everyday life. She is the author of the book The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakable Victory of Christ. Judy and her husband Rick live in Colorado.If you'd like a free downloadable resource about praying Scripture from Judy called the Power of Praying Scripture, subscribe to her website at judydunagan.com.This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at http://patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

In this special episode, Elise chats with Jonathan Carswell of 10ofThose, a book selling and publishing ministry, to talk about the life of Pauline Hamilton. Pauline was an American missionary to post-war China and then to Taiwan. She lived an incredible and impactful life which is chronicled in her autobiography "To a Different Drum." To check out her book visit 10ofThose at: https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/29450/to-a-different-drumFor advertising requests or just to reach out:Contact UsORrevivedthoughts@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you ever skip to the end of a book to find out what happens?There are times when I'm reading a novel and there's a battle scene that is just so intense, or there's a season for the protagonist that is just so hopeless, that part of me wants to skip forward to the end just make sure everyone's going to be okay! And I wonder sometimes if we wish we had the end of our story…In the midst of the hard that we're going through, in the midst of the very real spiritual warfare that we are a part of, the truth is we do have the end of the story. And that ending should give us great hope.This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

When it comes to spiritual warfare, I'll be the first to admit there's a lot I don't know…I feel like an absolute kindergartner when it comes to these things, but I can read Scripture and recognize that there are realities at work that I might not understand.One of those spiritual realities is that there are strongholds in this world. There are strong towers set up by the enemy that are hard ground to gain.In my own life, I've seen that in the stronghold of food fixation, where I felt like I just can't overcome this obsession. And yet I've experienced in my life the power of Christ Jesus to demolish those strongholds, and that is what I invite you to experience in prayer with me today.This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

As a child, whenever I heard people talking about the Armor of God in church, usually there was this sketch of a Roman soldier that had the helmet and the belt and the shoes…And typically the Armor of God ended with the Sword of the Spirit. But when we look at Ephesians 6, there is one very important weapon that we cannot afford to overlook, and yet I think it is the one that we disregard most often: the weapon of prayer.This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

If we are told to put on the Armor of God in our stand against Satan, it would stand to reason that Jesus Christ Himself did that when He went against Satan in the wilderness in His 40 days of testing…Nowhere is this more clear than in the way that Jesus responds to those three temptations. Did you notice that every time Jesus is tempted, He responds to Satan with scripture?The only offensive weapon we're given in the Armor of God is the Sword of the Spirit and we see Jesus wielding that Sword powerfully. Do you know how to wield it?This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

When I was a child, I used to spend so much time looking out a window daydreaming.I mean, my mind would just run away from me! As a child, it was fine, but the problem comes when, as adults, we still do not reign in our thoughts.This is where part of this spiritual war is fought. Our fears, worries, fantasies, and feelings will try to take over, but we are not left without defense.God has given us His armor, and he's given us something to protect our minds: the Helmet of Salvation.This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

When the enemy shoots his fiery arrows, will you be ready?You know how in movies that portray ancient battles, there would be archers that shoot flaming arrows over the city they're trying to capture? The soldiers on the inside of the city are so busy trying to put out fires that they're distracted from the enemy line that is advancing and trying to barge through the gate.Well, it was a common tactic back in the day and Scripture says that there's a very similar strategy that the enemy uses against us. His fiery arrows are pointed at us so that we might be so busy chasing down little things that we forget the main thing.We take our eyes off of Jesus because we're so busy putting out little fires. But God has given us armor to counter the enemy's strategy: the Shield of Faith.This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

It's no secret that we live in an anxious age.We're offered so many solutions to the restlessness and the anxiety in our minds.You could scroll social media, you could chill and watch a show, or you could do something else that just numbs the mind. But none of those things truly brings a lasting sense of peace…True peace is found only in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. This is why we're told to put on the shoes of peace as part of the Armor of God! Are you wearing yours today?This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

There's a strange tension in spiritual warfare… Jesus Christ has already won the victory, but we're also called to participate in the battle. We cannot be passive and nowhere else do we see this more than when we are called to put on the breastplate of righteousness.This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

Do you know what the devil's favorite weapon is?Think about it for a moment. Can you picture it? It might surprise you. I'm firmly convinced that the devil's favorite weapon is lies.Think back to the Garden of Eden. That's how he got Eve… He deceived her with a lie, a half-truth.And think about how he tempted Jesus in the wilderness… It was by taking scripture and twisting it into half-truths, charging at Him with lies. So it's no surprise that when we are told to put on the Armor of God, the very first piece we are told to put on has to do with confronting the lies of the enemy: the Belt of Truth.This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

Have you ever had that terrible dream where you're in a public place in your underwear?I have, and it's terrifying because none of us in our right mind would wake up and forget to put clothes on. But every day we do that spiritually. We forget to put on our spiritual clothing. We forget to put on the Armor of God. Every day we are stepping out into the world unprepared, unclothed to engage in the spiritual warfare that's happening.So today I invite you to put on the full Armor of God so that you might stand your ground in the spiritual battle that is, even now, being waged around us. Will you join me?This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

In this episode of the 10ofThose Podcast, Rob and Jonathan discuss the tricky issue of what to do with money, how our faith should direct our decision making, and what a healthy relationship with money should look like according to scripture.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen!  Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For more information about 10ofThose and resources like the ones mentioned in this episode, please visit  our US or UK sites!

A quick scan of today's newspaper headlines shows that so many people are doing things that are contrary to the will of God and it's easy to become angry with them….It's easy to think that they're the enemy, but Scripture says otherwise.We have a real enemy, but do you know who he is? Do you know how to defeat him?This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

Do you feel like there's a war being waged around you?I mean, not just politically in different parts of our global world, but spiritually around us? A battle is being waged for the souls of this generation… There is a real war, and we are called to engage in it.This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

How is praying through the Armor of God restful? What does it mean to go to battle in prayer from a posture of rest?Listen in to this conversation between Asheritah and her friend Kindra Stanton to find out!This spring on the Prayers of REST Podcast we are praying through the Armor of God as we rest in the victory of Christ. Join us each week as we:R - Recite God's GoodnessE - Express Your NeedinessS - Seek His StillnessT - Trust His FaithfulnessTo help you continue praying through the Armor of God day by day, we've created a special resource just for you: the Armor of God Scripture Cards! These Scripture cards offer you 20 Bible verses to help you stand in the victory of Jesus every day. And, as an added bonus, you'll also receive a 5-Day Devotional on the Armor of God as well.You'll find these Scripture Cards in our online shop or you can get free access to them when you become a Patreon Prayer Partner at the $10 and up level, along with lots of other resources to help you grow in your prayer life available to all our prayer partners.This season we're also excited to bring you monthly giveaways in partnership with our friends at 10ofThose.com! Find more information and enter to win this month's giveaway at http://patreon.com/prayersofrest today.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

This week on The About Her Podcast, Abigail chats with Cheryl Marshall and Caroline Newheiser about their recent book, When Words Matter Most. In the book, Cheryl Marshall and Caroline Newheiser encourage and guide women to speak God's truth into the lives of those they love who are in need. They hope that by reading, you will grow in unity, in the knowledge of Christ, and in Christlike maturity. Together, Cheryl and Caroline offer biblical motivation and practical advice to help you share the wisdom of Scripture with others. Members of the About Her Book Club are no stranger to Cheryl and Caroline because we read When Words Matter Most together during the months of November and December. On this special book club episode of The About Her Podcast, Cheryl, Caroline, and I will dig a bit deeper into the content of the book and discuss questions submitted by book club members. If you have yet to purchase a copy for yourself, @10ofthoseusa has offered About Her Book Club members a stellar 40% off discount on When Words Matter Most. Shipping is also always only $1 with 10ofThose, meaning you can purchase the book from 10ofThose for $5 cheaper than Amazon

In this short bonus episode of The 10ofThose Podcast, Rob and Jonathan wrap up the first season of the podcast and look ahead at what's to come for Season 2!

Are you Advent ready? Christmas is coming…. How did that happen?? How can we as families build as much excitement and love for Jesus this season as there is for everything else? What traditions could we start? What space could we make? What activity could we enjoy?This episode is packed with inspiration and resources recommendations from Lizzie Laferton, author of “The God of Amazing Gifts” by @thegoodbookcompany and Beth Lycett, children's writer and marketing assistant for @10ofthose.They join Ed and Amy for a chat and a gingerbread biscuit.People:Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids. Starting out as an engineer, he became the children's ministry leader for a large church in London for 12 years, before setting up Faith in Kids in 2017. He is the author of Meals with Jesus, the Wonder of Easter and The Adventure of Christmas. He is the presenter of the Faith in Kids podcast. He's married to Mary and they have three children.Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids. She co-hosts the Faith in Parents podcast. She lives in Liverpool with her husband Ste and their four lively children. She is passionate about teaching the Bible to children faithfully, simply and creatively. Amy is happiest on a beach or adventuring with her family.Lizzie Laferton is part of the women's ministry leadership team at Grace Church Worcester Park, SW London. She is married to Carl and they have two children, Benjamin and Abigail. Before having children, Lizzie worked as a Spanish teacher. She is the author of the God of amazing gifts , There's a lion in my nativity and The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Sunday School LessonsBethan Lycett works as Marketing Assistant at Christian booksellers 10ofThose and also edits the Life Magazine. When not working at 10ofThose she also tutors maths, having been a secondary maths teacher for 13 years. She loves reading and baking, and is actively involved in the local church. She also enjoys writing children's rhyming stories based on the Bible, including The Lost Sheep , Noah's Ark, The Pearl of Great Price, The Nativity and Love Came Down. She lives in the North West with her husband James and her three sons, Josiah, Elijah and Micah.Lizzie's recommendation: The God of Amazing Gifts Bethan's recommendations:The Unexpected GiftJust Nicholas75% of under 5's attend a church toddler group! What an exciting opportunity!We've produced a toddler Christmas story, with STICKERS! Which introduces little ones to the Christmas story.It is available now from the Good Book Company. Buy it here.Support the show

In this episode of the 10ofThose Podcast, Rob and Jonathan talk about events and how they spark a labour of love for bringing good books to churches, ministries and conferences.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen!  Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.To find out more about upcoming events 10ofThose are attending, please visit either our US or UK based sites.

Explore our resources at practicalshepherding.com Financially support the work of ministry through Practical ShepherdingPurchase Pastoral Friendship through 10ofThose use code PFRND8 at checkout(1:55) Biblical and Historical examples of established churches(5:25) Categories and characteristics of an established church(7:31) Priorities for your first year of pastoring an established church(16:43) Priorities for your first 5-10 years of pastoring an established church (27:05) When an established church searches for a new pastor(32:23) How should an established church view an interim period(37:32) Final word and prayer

Explore our resources at practicalshepherding.com Financially support the work of ministry through Practical ShepherdingPurchase Pastoral Friendship through 10ofThose use code PFRND8 at checkout(1:55) Biblical and Historical examples of established churches(5:25) Categories and characteristics of an established church(7:31) Priorities for your first year of pastoring an established church(16:43) Priorities for your first 5-10 years of pastoring an established church (27:05) When an established church searches for a new pastor(32:23) How should an established church view an interim period(37:32) Final word and prayer

In the first episode of the new 10ofThose Podcast, we'll be talking about the history of the company as well as the mission of the company to puts books that point people to Jesus in the hands of as many as possible.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen!  Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.Please visit either our US or UK based sites.

In this episode, Nate Akin speaks with Jonathan Carswell about the importance of resourcing, evangelism, books and more. For further info on Jonathan's ministry visit www.10ofthose.com. 

Join us for this bonus episode as Felicity chats with Dan Wilt & Ryan Whittaker Smith about praying through the psalms for ourselves.  Dan & Ryan are the authors of Sheltering Mercy: Prayers inspired by the Psalms.Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates from us.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

Join us for our final episode of Season 5 as we reflect on Psalm 119 together!Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What's been the biggest surprise?- What's been the biggest challenge?- What's been the biggest encouragement?- How has Psalm 119 changed you?Complete our Summer Survey and receive a free e-book: Before you Open your Bible by Matt SmethurstIn Season 6 we will be delving into 1 Thessalonians! Why not join us over the summer in grabbing a Two Sisters Book Pack from 10ofthose.com, with resources linked to Thessalonians?For US listeners, here's the book pack deal.For UK listeners, here's the book pack deal.Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates  from us.Book Recommendation:Sheltering Mercy by Ryan Whitaker Smith & Dan Wilt In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

Living out Jesus' commandment and great commission to go and make disciples is sometimes easier said than done. It can be intimidating to share our faith. It can bring about fear of rejection, fear of not "knowing enough", or even fear of not saying the right thing.   Jonathan Carswell of 10OfThose is on the show today to share some Biblical insight on sharing the gospel with unbelievers. He's humbly sharing practical advice and Biblically based insight on why we should share the gospel with believers, how to do it without alienating others, how we can prepare and equip ourselves to share our faith, and so much more.   Connect with 10OfThose on their: Website: https://us.10ofthose.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10ofthoseusa/   FOLLOW AND CONNECT WITH TARA ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misstarasun Website: https://www.tarasunministries.com/ The exclusive email family: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 (home of monthly devotionals, freebies, first-to-know announcements, sales and more!)

We're in the last four stanzas, grasping what's on the heart of the psalmist as he closes his song.Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:- What strikes you as you read through each stanza?- Why is the end of this psalm so encouraging?- How do these final stanzas help us to see more of Christ?- What will it look like for you to pray in light of these final verses?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates  from us.Book Recommendation:The Seed of the Woman by Nana DolceIn Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

We're at a crossroads in the psalm.  As our psalmist looks up from his own situation to the world around him, what does he see?Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- How are believers and unbelievers contrasted in these stanzas?- What does assurance look like for our psalmist?  How is our assurance even greater?- What does it look like to lament both with confidence and hope because of the cross?- How does being in God's word help you to see the world and the Lord with greater clarity?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates  from us.Book Recommendation:Tears & Tossings by Sarah Walton In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

As we sit in the darkest pit with the psalmist, what has the power to lift his gaze?Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:- What strikes you about the journey the psalmist takes in this group of stanzas?- How do these verses help us to cling onto the Lord in the midst of affliction?- How is your view of Jesus fleshed out through these verses?- How do these verses help to convince you that God's word is what you, and your friends need in times of suffering?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates  from us.Book Recommendation:Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

As we hit the half way point in our Psalm 119 season, we take time to interview Hunter Beless, on what it looks like to hide God's word in our hearts.Hunter is the founder and host of Journeywomen, the author of Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It, and lives with her husband and 3 kids in Arkansaw.Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates from us.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

Where do you run to in times of suffering? Our psalmist continues his song showing us why it's worth running to God in his word.Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:- How does the psalmist help us to keep God in view in the midst of his suffering? - Where are you most tempted to run to in times of suffering? How does dwelling on God's character, sucffiency and goodness help our hearts? - How have you known God's compassion and comfort in times of suffering?  - How does mutual encouragement help us to keep going?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates  from us.Book Recommendation:Wonderfull by Marty Machowski In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

We're reading verses 17-48 today, thinking about different pressures in life and how God's promises speak into them. Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:- What's helped you to get stuck into these verses for yourself? What have you noticed? What's surprised you? - How do the pressures talked about by the psalmist resonate in our lives? - What's striking about what he does in the midst of the pressures? - How do these verses grow our awe of Jesus?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates  from us.Book Recommendation:Hope When it Hurts by Sarah Walton & Kristen WetherellIn Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

We're reading the first two stanzas of Psalm 119 and enjoying the beginning of this Psalm, alongside talking through one of our listener's questions.Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:- What's struck you as you've begun to read the Psalm for yourself? - How is the first stanza desirable but also realistic? - How does the second stanza help us to think practically about growing in our love for the Lord? - How do these first stanzas shape our prayers in response?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates  from us.Book Recommendation:The Way of the Righteous in the Muck of Life by Dale Ralph DaviesIn Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

Psalm 119 here we go! Join us as we think through how to get stuck into the longest psalm in the Bible.Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:- What were you thinking about Psalm 119 before you started digging into it today? - How do God's covenant promises shape how we read the psalm?  - What will it look like to make the most of time in this psalm over the next few weeks? - Spend some time praying, asking the Lord to be at work through his word.Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates from us.Book Recommendation:Cultural Counterfeits by Jen OshmanIn Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

A peek into what's in store for Season 5…Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates & have a chance to enter our Season 5 Giveaway.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

We're delighted to be joined by Colin Smith for this bonus episode as we think about how to open up John's Gospel with an unbeliever.Discussion Questions- What stops us getting the Bible open with unbelievers? - How does this conversation help us to get excited about getting the Bible open?- What about John's gospel has struck you and is something you'd love to share with someone else?- Who could you ask? Pray for them now, and think about how and when you could ask. Check out Colin's book,  Open The Bible in 30 Days, as a great way of helping anyone see and understand the whole Bible story in 30 short chapters. An easy read and designed with unbelievers in mind. This is the website: https://openthebible.org/ that goes along with the book, and seeks to guide someone through the Bible. Colin mentioned this resource: https://www.theword121.com/ as a great help as it walks through John's gospel with the text, questions and the answers in short booklets. Really accessible and easy to use. Both Felicity and Sarah have found this helpful. Colin was drinking a raspberry zinger tea and eating an Orange Club biscuit.  Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates.Tea and Biscuit FootnotesColin excelled our biscuit expectations by choosing an Orange Club, along with his cup of tea.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

It's a joy to welcome Dane Ortlund onto the podcast as we wrap up our time in John's gospel.Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What's most surprised you about Jesus as we've travelled through chapters 1-5?- What's most challenged you?- What will it look like for you to pray through the truths of John's gospel?- Have you got a big ‘take away' from John 1-5? Spend some time giving thanks for what you've seen of Jesus in John's gospel, and why not share your reflections with a friend?Dane Ortlund's new book is Surprised by JesusDiscount code: CUPOFTEA30Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates.Tea and Biscuit FootnotesDane is partial to an Earl Grey Tea every now and then but isn't a fan of biscuits….!In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

In our penultimate episode, we come to the end of our final chapter in John's gospel, with a sober warning…Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- How does the testimony we have here about Jesus help us to keep trusting and believing in him? - What's sobering about the Pharisee's real problem with Jesus?- How does Jesus gently expose their hearts here? How does he expose the inner-pharisee in us?- What does it look like to see the end of this chapter as a checkpoint for our hearts and what we're seeking after? Have you got specific examples of where you'd like to grow in this? Biblical Theology WorkshopClick here to sign up for Nancy Gutherie's event in London on 28th May 2022There will also be a 10ofthose bookstall at this event.Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates.Tea and Biscuit FootnotesA Yorkshire tea for both, along with a classic Chocolate Hobnob for Felicity.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

Jesus continues to expose the hearts of Jewish leaders as they completely miss who's at the heart of their religion…Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- Why is this such a ‘wow' miracle?- What's heart-wrenching about the Jewish leaders response?- How does Jesus' defence help us?- What does it look like to rejoice in verse 24? Book Plug:Abigail Dodds' ‘Bread of Life', recommended on this episode, can be found hereSign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates.Tea and Biscuit FootnotesA loose leafed Assam Tea for Felicity, and a Sticky Toffee Pudding Chocolate Hobnob for Sarah.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

John shows us Jesus' extraordinary power, and his desire for people to respond to his word.Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What are the two different responses to Jesus here?- What stands out about this miracle for you?- How does this interaction challenge the way we think about Jesus and his word?- Who can you pray for to hear Jesus at his word?Book Plug:J.C Ryle's Expository thoughts on the Gospels, recommended on this episode, can be found hereSign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates.Tea and Biscuit FootnotesA homemade (of sorts) biscuit for Felicity, together with cups of Yorkshire tea for both.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

We see more and more of Jesus' heart here as we continue on in John's gospelQuestions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What strikes you from this story?- Why does Jesus need to expose her deeper thirst?- How does this conversation offer us assurance in the midst of sin?- How does this story grow our understanding of the heart of Christ?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates.Tea and Biscuit FootnotesA cup of Golden Monkey loose leaf tea for Felicity and a white Oreo for Sarah.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereUnlocking the Bible by Colin Smith, recommended on this episode, can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

At the 2021 FIEC Leaders' Conference in Edinburgh, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) caught up with Mez McConnell to chat about his new book 'The Least, the Last and the Lost'. You can watch a video of this interview on the FIEC website. Show notes: Book review by Alistair Chalmers on the FIEC website. Order a copy of the book from 10ofThose. About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC's official podcast, where you'll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to the FIEC YouTube channel. About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC. Follow FIEC on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter

John the Baptist comes back into focus in our passage today, but in a surprising way…Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What strikes you about John's attitude to Jesus?- How does the end of this chapter continue to convince us of Jesus' testimony?- How do you feel about v36? How does the whole chapter help?- How does John's heart response and accompanying words shape how we respond?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates.Tea and Biscuit FootnotesA Cadbury's Roundie for Sarah with a hot water & lemon, & a sticky toffee pudding hobnob for Felicity.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereAn Ocean of Grace, recommended on this episode, can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

Karen Soole joins us today as we unpack one of the most famous verses in the Bible!Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What strikes you about this conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus? - Nicodemus would have known Ezekiel 36. How does that help with what Jesus is saying about water and spirit here?- How does this passage make much of Jesus and his salvation?- How are we tempted to make it more complicated than it is?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates from us straight into your inbox.Tea and Biscuit FootnotesKaren's favourite tea is Darjeeling, paired with a Ginger Nut.Books by Karen can be found below:Unleash the Word LiberatedIn Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

Jesus' authority comes into sharp focus in this chapter in two very different ways.Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What strikes you about Jesus' authority in this passage?- What's the significance of his body being the temple?- How has this chapter grown your view of jesus?- What are you enjoying about Jesus as you continue journeying through John's gospel?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates, along with a special bonus episode…Tea and Biscuit FootnotesA cup of Yorkshire tea with a Belgian chocolate chunk cookie for Sarah, and some Earl Grey Bravo Tea for Felicity.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereSide by Side, recommended on this episode, can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

‘Come and see' is the big theme in our next part of John's gospel, as Jesus' identity as the glorious King is revealed…Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- List out the names given to Jesus in this passage - which ones are familiar & which ones are less familiar? Is there one you could dwell more on this coming week?- Read Genesis 28.  How does it grow your understanding of Jesus' claim at the end of this passage?- How does John chapter 1 grow our confidence in Jesus' identity?- How does it prompt us to pray for ourselves, and unbelievers?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates from usTea and Biscuit FootnotesA fruit shortcake for Felicity, and a Limited Edition Snowy Chocolate Finger for Sarah.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereThe Word One to One, recommended on this episode, can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

Join us as we unpack how the whole of the Old Testament is imaged in John's first sighting of Jesus…Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- Have a read of Isaiah 40. How does this shape how Jesus is introduced here?- Why is Jesus being called ‘the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world' such a big deal?- To what extent is our view of Jesus lining up with John's introduction here?- What does it look like to fully put our trust in what we're reading here?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates from usTea and Biscuit FootnotesCups of Earl Grey Tea for both of us today, with a home made star shaped biscuit for Felicity.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereHoliness by J.C Ryle, recommended on this episode, can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

We're chatting through John's prologue in this episode, marvelling at the extraordinary truths within it.  Over a biscuit or two of course.Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- There's so much in these verse 18 verses.  Is there something that stands out reading it afresh, that you haven't considered before?- What one thing from this passage are you going to choose to dwell on more this week?- How does this prologue help you to enjoy Jesus more?- What does it look like to bask in God's grace that's given to us here in the prologue?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates, along with a special bonus episode…Tea and Biscuit FootnotesA cup of tea with a McVities Chocolate Brownie Flavour Chocolate Hobnob for Sarah, and some mini Jammy Dodgers for Felicity.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereThe Life I now Live, recommended on this episode, can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

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In our first episode of the season, we take a bird's eye view at the beginning of John's gospel, chatting through how to get stuck into reading this account of Jesus' life.Questions to dig into over a cup of tea:- What strikes you as you read through these first five chapters? Anything that stands out? Any surprises?- Can you spot any themes running through the chapters?- What questions have you got about John's gospel as you start to read it?-Pray that God would help you to take to heart what you're reading,  as you listen to and seek to obey the words of Jesus.Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you'd like to receive monthly updates, along with a special bonus episode…Tea and Biscuit FootnotesA cup of  ‘Light up Christmas Tea' for Sarah, and a cup of Black Assam (with milk) and a fox's crunch cream for Felicity.In Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah occasionally blogs here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs more regularly here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: podcastingsisters@gmail.comSponsorship DetailsThis podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose.com. 10ofthose.com hand pick the best Christian books that point to Jesus and sell them at discounted prices. The more you buy the cheaper they get! Check them out at 10ofthose.com. 10ofThose are generously offering a further 15% discount across their store when you use the voucher code TWOSISTERS. You need to log in to their website, write the code in and then click apply when you get to checkout.  Our partnership bookstore can be found hereJournalling Bibles, recommended on this episode, can be found hereWhether you're parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.

For many people, God and faith aren't the things they're most interested in. But most people are interested in (and have an opinion on!) big questions about life. What are those questions? How have they changed over the years? And how can we show that a Christian worldview makes the best sense of these life questions?Michael Ots was Minister of Evangelism at Lansdowne Baptist Church in Bournemouth for five years before becoming a travelling evangelist. He is passionate about sharing his faith through university missions in the UK and outreaches in Europe with organisations such as IFES and the European Leadership Forum. His books include “What Kind of God?”, “What Kind of Hope?”, “But Is It True?” and his latest title “Making Sense of Life”. Find them all at 10ofThose.comSupport the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

The founder and CEO of 10ofthose.com, Jonathan Carswell joins Amber why and how they provide quality Christian resources at affordable prices. Christmas in July Questions: What is the mission behind 10ofThose.com? Share a bit of the backstory of 10 of Those.  Why did you decide to launch 10ofThose? What are some ways 10 of Those distribute resources to support ministries? What do you love about the work you are doing with 10 of Those? SHOW NOTES cont. Episode Sponsor: SchoolhouseTeachers.com A firm, Christian-based worldview is the springboard needed in today's world which can be attained with a SchoolhouseTeachers.com education. Use code: EXPLORE ------------------------------------------------------ Follow Grace Enough Podcast on IG and FB and www.graceenoughpodcast.com ----------------------------------------------------------

To really buck the plumb trend, we finally bring you an episode full of words like 'joy' and 'blessing', Cat S once again blatantly avoids committing to a best friendship with Cat W and she reveals that she's got a podcasting hat. And sometimes she puts it on. We talk to these ladies all about the life of podcasters; the good, the bad, the ugly and the godly. We hear some of the highs and lows of podcasting with biological and spiritual sisters, the unexpected places that we have found encouragement and we all agree that basically, podcasts are great fun but LOADS of work. We finish out with some Plumbbiscuits and enjoy an extended discussion about biscuits and America. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theplumblinepodcast?fan_landing=true)

Great to spend some time with Jonathan Carswell to record an interview about his Testimony, the founding of 10ofthose.com and the world of Christian publishing. Jonathan Carswell is the CEO of 10ofThose, an online Christian bookstore helping distribute books that point people to Jesus.   Visit the 10ofthose website https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/   The books recommended by Jonathan Hudson Taylor: A man in Christ - Roger Steer https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/2113/hudson-taylor-a-man-in Evidence Not Seen - Darlene Deibler Rose https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/1566/evidence-not-seen Created To Draw Near - Ed Welch https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/25599/created-to-draw-near 10Ofthose Facebook https://www.facebook.com/10ofthose 10ofthose Twitter https://twitter.com/10ofthose

Why are we afraid of talking about sexuality, especially when sharing our faith? Probably because many people today see religion as oppressive to their sexuality, and, by extension, their personal identity. However, today's guest suggests that marriage and sexuality is one of the quickest routes into telling people about how much Jesus loves them and the hope He offers them.Ed Shaw is the pastor of Emmanuel City Centre in Bristol and leads the team behind www.livingout.org. He loves his family and friends, church and city, gin and tonic, music and books. He's the author of The Plausibility Problem and Purposeful Sexuality (both IVP).Find his books by searching for Ed Shaw at 10ofThose.comSupport the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

"And then something strange happened..." probably means you're about to hear about what the Holy Spirit has been doing in someone's life. As today's guest reminds us, God is at work in far, far more people than we know. With some fantastic thoughts on sharing faith, especially in the face of suffering, Jeremy Marshall chats with Andy and Kristi on today's PEP Talk.Jeremy Marshall worked in banking, his last job was CEO of C Hoare & Co, the UK's oldest private bank. Six years ago he was diagnosed with incurable cancer and has been in treatment since. He is an evangelist and writer. He is also involved in A Passion For Life encouraging local church evangelism.You can find Jeremy's books, Beyond the Big C and Hope in the Face of Suffering at 10ofThose.com - search for Jeremy Marshall.Support the show (https://www.solas-cpc.org/podcast-book-offer/)

Dan talks with Aaron Bauer of 10ofThose.com about books and their value in ministry.  Aaron's Starter Library Suggestions for New Youth Ministers: Good Study Bible (ESV Study Bible, The Gospel Transformation Bible or The MacArthur Study Bible) A Single Volume Bible Commentary or 2 Volume “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary" JC Ryles 7 volumes on the gospels God’s Big Picture Knowing God Packer Aaron's Suggestions for Books for Students: Dig into Matthew Genuine  Pilgrim’s Progress Thoughts for Young Men Head Heart Hands Taking God at His Word Disciplines of a Godly Young Man Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts:  Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org Zac Lee - zac.d.lee15@gmail.com Student Ministry Matters, 1410 North Porter Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703  www.StudentMinistryMatters.com info@studentministrymatters.com 

How can churches make the most of the opportunities available for evangelism this Easter, even as we are limited by the Covid crisis? In this Leadership in Lockdown webinar, FIEC National Director John Stevens is joined by a panel to speak about what churches can do this Easter during Covid times: Danny Rurlander, Moorlands Church, Lancaster; Tim Bongers, Banstead Community Church, London; Phil Moore, Cornerstone Church, Nottingham; Gareth Mitchell, Christ Church Dunstable, Bedfordshire; Ed Drew, Fath in Kids; Jonathan Carswell, 10ofThose. You can watch this ebinar and access further resources on the FIEC website.

In this episode we talk about a recent Twitstorm over a 2-page spread that was featured in a Christian book publishers magazine. Needless to say, lots of people had lots to say ranging from views of outright shock and horror to not feeling like there are enough books aimed at making sure women know their place and should get the kettle on. We talk about what we think about these two page spreads: are books for women really that bad? Are books written by women only for women? How do we know if a book is for a women if there are no flowers on the cover? Join us and let us know what YOU think on any of our socials. And if it's something you really love talking about, join us for a Plumbline Live event on 12th Feb at 8pm and we can really go to town! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theplumblinepodcast?fan_landing=true)

In this episode we talk to Bethan from the 10ofThose team about some of the books on offer from them this Christmas. Bethan helps us to sort all of the gifts we might need to buy this year; there really is something for everyone! Books for ChildrenMy Bible Animals Storybook by Dandi Daley MackallPatricia St. John 9 book setThe Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson, books 1 and 2Free to be Me by Tim HawkinsHead, Heart, Hands by Linda AllcockDig Into Matthew by Chris RansonGifts for FamiliesA Taste of Asia by Reuben Grace and OMFDevotional Dippers by Andrew SweaseyGifts for AdultsSketches of Faith by John D. WoodbridgeEvery Moment HolyPiercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans by Robert ElmerBible Project: Read Scripture and The Bible Project Read Scripture Poster Collection BookBeholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou SimonsGentle and Lowly by Dane OrtlundPlumb CrumbleBethan's personal recommendation is -for the second time on the podcast! - Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler RoseSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theplumblinepodcast?fan_landing=true)

I received a number of requests after last week's post on the ‘Yeah-But defence' to say more about the little hobbyhorse I mentioned in the PS—regarding how we think and talk about church and worship. I've already written quite a bit about these issues over the years (see some references below in the PS), and am not super-keen to trawl through that material again here (much to the relief of some, I am sure).However, there is something important and (I think) fresh to say that relates not only to that hobbyhorse topic, but to nearly every other topic we grapple with in biblical interpretation and application. It's a subject I've been thinking about a lot over the past three years or so, not only in relation to discipleship and disciple-making (in various ‘Trellis and Vine' seminars and conversations), but in the methodological phase of the PhD work I've recently completed. It comes in two parts (this week's post and next week's), and those of you keen to think further about church and worship will have to wait patiently for the end of next week's post before we get back to that topic. The subject is apprenticeship. The apprenticeIt's funny how words shift and slip. ‘Myself', for example, now apparently means the same thing as ‘me'—as in ‘If you'd like to know more, please come and see myself after the meeting'. And my kids were aghast when they discovered recently that I didn't know that ‘beard' means ‘a woman who marries or accompanies a gay man, in order to conceal his homosexuality'—although I may have just discovered this word-meaning in time for it to become redundant (because no-one seems very interested in concealing their homosexuality these days). There's nothing wrong with the constantly morphing nature of words and language. It's how language does its thing. But it does occasionally mislead us, or get in the way of clear communication. We know this well enough when we're trying to communicate some aspect of the gospel to completely unchurched people, and discover to our frustration that what we mean by words like ‘sin' or ‘faith' or ‘God' bears little relation to what our hearers think these words signify. Imagine how annoying, then, it must be for the Bible—because the Bible is mostly a simple, plain-speaking communicator. It enjoys using normal everyday words that, in their original context, were as about as religious or technical as words like ‘dog' or ‘rock' or ‘washing machine'. But over time, words shift and slip. They gather connotations and associations. And so to the Bible's frustration (well it would annoy me, if I was the Bible), many of its everyday words have become specialized, inhouse religious words with a raft of extra meanings and associations. The ordinary Bible-words that mean ‘ask-for-something', ‘assembly' and ‘honour-or-serve-someone' are for us the rich, tradition-laden, Christian words ‘pray', ‘church' and ‘worship'. The English word ‘disciple' is a fascinating case in point. Along with its related forms ‘discipling', ‘disciple-making' and ‘discipleship', this word has become a specialized Christian word with a large range of connotations: ‘a follower of Jesus', ‘to mentor a younger believer', ‘evangelism, especially on an individual level', ‘one-to-one Bible reading', ‘the daily practical side of Christian belief', ‘a kind of pastor or department in large churches', and so on.However, in the Bible, the word we translate as ‘disciple' or ‘to make disciples' is one of those ordinary, straightforward words (Gk mathetes or matheteuo). It pops up a couple of hundred times in the Gospels and Acts, and according to the standard Greek dictionary (known in the trade as ‘BDAG'), the word refers to someone who: * ‘engages in learning through instruction from another'* ‘is rather constantly associated with someone who has a pedagogical reputation or a particular set of views' (BDAG, 3rd Edn, 609-610).If we were using corresponding English words, we would call that sort of person a ‘student' or a ‘learner' or a ‘pupil' or, even better, an ‘apprentice'—because an apprentice is a particular kind of learner. Apprentices associate themselves with a specific teacher over a period of time (often a master craftsman) in order to be instructed by them and to learn from them. An apprentice carpenter binds himself to a master tradesman for a period of some years, and learns from him not only the key knowledge that he requires but the practical wisdom that puts that knowledge to effective use in different circumstances. He learns not only what a hammer is and does in theory, but how to use one, and when to use one. This is the kind of student a mathetes (or ‘disciple') was in the NT. They were not so much classroom students seeking to master a body of knowledge, as people who left their nets to be devoted to a particular Teacher, and to learn the knowledge-based practice that the Master knew and taught and exemplified. The Christian life is this kind of apprenticeship. We commit ourselves in faith to the one who is now Lord and Master of heaven and earth, repenting of our sinful former allegiances, and beginning a whole new life as his forgiven, redeemed apprentices. What follows after that is a lifetime of learning his words, and learning to obey those words in every facet of our lives. This (as you may have spotted) is a restatement of Jesus' great commission to make ‘apprentices' of the nations by initiating them into a new life under his lordship (in baptism) and teaching them to keep all his commandments until the end of the age (Matt 28:18-20). This idea of the Christian life as an apprenticeship has many rich overtones and implications, and in next week's post I will explore one in particular—how we read and apply the Bible as apprentices. But at this point it's worth noting how helpful the concept of ‘apprenticeship' is for clarifying some of the confusing connotations that have arisen around the English word ‘disciple'. To take just three examples: * An apprenticeship is more than an intellectual education but it is never less. We tend to think of ‘discipling' and ‘discipleship' as more practical kinds of things, but apprenticeship to Jesus is as much about knowledge, theology and conviction as it is about everyday life. ‘Apprenticeship' nicely holds together what we often separate—a deep knowledge of the truth of God's revelation in Christ in all its multifaceted brilliance, and the life and action that this truth points us to, schools us in, and equips us for. In this sense, Christian theology is always directive (as Kevin Vanhoozer argues at length in The Drama of Doctrine). Biblical knowledge always drives us towards a new life of faith and obedience as God's people. And correspondingly, Christian action is always principled; it always draws upon a theological understanding of the world that is learned at the feet of Christ. Apprenticeship is a great word in English for this kind of transformative learning. * If Christian ‘apprenticeship' (or ‘discipleship') is basically about a kind of learning, then its location or focus cannot be confined to personal mentoring, one-to-one Bible reading or small groups (as it often is in our thinking). Our regular Sunday gatherings are in fact the central, flagship time in which we are apprenticed to Christ as a community of his people—where we hear his word, and lovingly serve one another in multiple ways. In this sense, all Christian ministry is an exercise in making apprentices of Christ, and every pastor (and especially the senior pastor) is an ‘apprenticeship pastor'—they are all seeking to teach Christian apprentices to know the commands of Christ and to keep them. * And finally, the meaning of the English word ‘apprentice' nicely captures the imitative nature of the Christian life. Apprentices learn, in part, by watching and imitating—not only imitatinng Christ himself as we meet him in the Gospels, but those more mature Christian apprentices who model his ways to us. As Paul puts it: “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us” (Phil 3:17; cf. 1 Cor 11:1; Phil 4:9; 1 Thess 1:6; 2 Thess 3:9; 2 Tim 3:10-11). Apprenticeship is cognitive, transformative and relational—three aspects of Christian existence that we frequently struggle to hold together.All that remains, I guess, is to persuade our Bible translators how much clearer it would be for all of us if the Gospels began by Jesus calling the 12 apprentices, and concluded with him sending out his apprentices to make apprentices of all nations.PS. For those who want to chase up some of my earlier writing on the subject of church and worship, the best place to find it is probably in The Tony Payne Collection, the embarrassingly but descriptively named anthology of essays and articles from The Briefing—available from Matthias Media, 10ofThose, or on Kindle. PPS. I was very tempted to throw in a Trumpy photo for this week's random image (The Apprentice!), but that would have been far too distracting and click-baity. And so here instead is a picture of our dog (‘dog' being one of those very ordinary English words). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twoways.news/subscribe