Stories from the Bible
Is there a God? What is he like? Is it possible to know him? Does he care about me?
We might think it’s impossible to know the answers for certain.
And yep, we'd be right if we humans were left on our own to work it out.
But we haven't been.
God has shown us what he is like, and he's told us how we can know him.
He's done this by interacting directly with people over thousands of years, and giving us a record, called the Bible.
This podcast aims to chronologically tell the stories of s…
Recent Episodes
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Feb. 5, 2026
Ep 36 Accused, Mocked, Crucified and Buried (Luke 23)
In this episode we reflect on the previous stories from Luke 22 - how Jesus is not the passive victim of his enemies, but more like the calm architect who sees the whole plan. We notice how his compassionate love for his disciples shines brighter and brighter as their actions become darker and darker. Then we listen to Luke 23, the heavy story of the crucifixion. The Scriptures quoted are from the NET Bible® http://netbible.com copyright ©1996, 2019 used with permission from Biblical Studies Pr
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July 25, 2025
Ep 35 Betrayed (Luke 22)
In this episode we look at what happened in chapter 21, exploring how Jesus peels back the layers to help people see and interpret events from God's point of view. Then we hear the stories from Luke 22. The Scriptures quoted are from the NET Bible® http://netbible.com copyright ©1996, 2019 used with permission from Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
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April 11, 2025
Ep 34 The Kingdom is Near (Luke 21)
In this episode we look at what happened in chapter 20, exploring how Jesus clears the way for ordinary people to know God. Then we hear the stories from Luke 21. The Scriptures quoted are from the NET Bible® http://netbible.com copyright ©1996, 2019 used with permission from Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
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Sept. 6, 2024
Ep 33 Trick Questions (Luke 20)
In this episode we look at what happened in chapter 19, exploring the ways Jesus continues to irritate the proud and lift up the downtrodden. Then we hear the stories from Luke 20. The Scriptures quoted are from the NET Bible® http://netbible.com copyright ©1996, 2019 used with permission from Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
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May 4, 2024
Ep 32 The King Enters (Luke 19)
In this episode we look at what happened in chapter 18, exploring the characters and parables that show us what kind of attitude is necessary for entering the Kingdom of God. Then we hear the stories from Luke 19. The Scriptures quoted are from the NET Bible® http://netbible.com copyright ©1996, 2019 used with permission from Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
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Feb. 17, 2024
Ep 31 The Necessity of Lowliness (Luke 18)
In this episode we look at what happened in chapter 17, exploring what Jesus means when he tells his followers they must die to themselves. Then we hear the stories from Luke 18. The Scriptures quoted are from the NET Bible® http://netbible.com copyright ©1996, 2019 used with permission from Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.
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Jan. 30, 2025
A Theology of Luke through the Parable of the Minas
Click here for an audio recording of this talk So a few years ago, I decided to toss away any assumptions that I knew what it meant to follow Jesus. More than happy to tell you how I got there, but that’s a long story for another time…
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One God, One Body : The Reality of Christian Unity (even when we don't feel it)
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Reflections on Community
In Nabeel Qureshi’s book, “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus”, Nabeel records a very positive childhood. His parents created strict but loving boundaries, conservative morals and obedient behaviour were taught and expected, and he was t…