Ben leads an erudite discussion on the baptism of Jesus and Alex speculates wildly.

Alex and Ben start a new church year with a song and a new book of the Bible.

 Ben teaches from 2 Corinthians 8 about how the gospel transforms our motive for giving, from duty to joy. Readings from this service:

Alex and Ben discuss money with barely a mention of Pink Floyd or Dire Straits.

Alex explains how, under persecution, pressure, and poverty, we can find peace. Readings from this service:2 Thessalonian...

Alex and Ben discuss the peace that comes from Christ and try some new cookies from a listener.

Paul shows how the Gospel transforms our disordered view of work, bringing order and peace to our chaos.Readings from this service:

Alex and Ben discuss the subject of work, and to empower them, they try a classic British candy bar kindly supplied by the listener.

Alex examines why bad things happen to believers.Readings from this service:2 Thessalonians 3: 1-5

Alex and Ben discuss why Paul would ask this persecuted, pressurized, and poverty-stricken church to pray for him. 

As Paul reminds the Thessalonians, we can stand firm in faith because the Gospel is God’s work from beginning to end. Readings from this service:

Alex and Ben discuss three key doctrines and how they relate to both scripture and the ambient dance scene of the early 90’s. 

Alex and Ben are joined by Adam Bright for a special episode, as he shares his research on Fear.

Paul encourages the Thessalonians to stand firm persecution by remembering that they are chosen and beloved by God.Readings from this service:

Alex and Ben what Paul means by standing firm and how it differs to Greek & Scottish warfare. 

Alex identifies six reasons why people might not see the signs of the end of the world but why it is not yet too late. Readings from this service:

Alex & Ben discuss reformation, revolution, renaissance and also God.

Alex examines two key signs that preempt the end of the world.Readings from this service:2 Thessalonians 2: 1-6

Ben leads a special study of three popular but very different views on hell.

Alex and Ben discuss the signs of the end of the world.

Ben wrestles with the truth of God’s justice and explains how the doctrine of hell magnifies the cross.Readings from this service:

Alex and Ben discuss prog rock, reggae funk (possibly Euro folk disco),  and hell. 

Alex discusses how to live and even bless our persecutors when we are afflicted for our faith. Readings from this service:2...

Alex and Ben discuss how to thrive under pressure.

We start a new series focusing on 2 Thessalonians this week.The opening verses 2 Thessalonians introduce us to the swirling drama of the letter and remind us that the Gospel runs like an underground stream to nourish God’s Church....