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Hope can seem like a fragile thing - very precious but easily broken. When the faithful God gives hope, though, it never disappoints. As Matthew opens his historical account of Jesus' life. he shows how, time and time again, God's promises in the Old Testament are fulfilled in the arrival of Jesus Christ. Join Dave as he explores Matthew 1-2, and discover the true hope that can never be destroyed.

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Do ever feel like sin can not be overcome? As we read the beginning of Genesis, it can certainly feel like that. Even Noah and his family, the fresh hope of the world after the flood, can't escape its clutches. Things come to a head in the establishment of a great city in opposition to God - Babel. God makes a promise, however, that changes the course of world history. It ultimately leads to salvation from sin and the victory of God. Join Dave as he explores how Genesis 9-12 plays out in the rest of the Bible.

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In this bonus episode, we meet Kate Morris - Kate is a writer, speaker, and educator who supports families with neurodivergent children. She has served in children’s ministry as a cross-cultural worker in France, and now lives in Sydney with her husband and three children, including two who are neurodivergent. Kate combines her background in education and biblical studies with further study in neurodivergence to equip families and churches with practical, Bible-shaped resources.

You can read her Substack articles here at An Extraordinary Normal: Faith, Family and Neurodivergence

You can listen to our new podcast, Neurodivergence, Family and Faith, on your listening app or here.

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What do you hope for? That’s the big question we’re diving into today! In this episode, we chat about the nature of hope—how it can lift us up or leave us feeling pretty dashed when things don’t go as planned. We explore the Israelites' hope in King Saul and how that hope quickly crumbles under pressure, revealing that sometimes our expectations can lead us astray. But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom! We also highlight God's unwavering faithfulness, showing us that even when our hopes are misplaced, He remains steadfast and true. So join Dave as he explores 1 Samuel 11-14, and see how Jonathon's faith in God gives him hope and courage, while Saul's Faithlessness drives him into fear.

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What do you want from a leader? For Israel, they wanted to move towards having a human king, just like the nations around them. By making that request, they were rejecting their one true king, the Lord God. God could just abandon them, but instead, he shows his love yet again by establishing a kingship that will leads to both their salvation and the salvation of the world. Join Dave as he explores 1 Samuel 8-10, and discover the faithful love of God in caring for his rebellious people.

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Do you ever try to manipulate God? He holds the greatest power in the universe, and we often want it used for our own plans. In today's story, we explore how the Israelites try to weaponise the power of God by taking the ark with them into battle. They are going to learn, though, that God is not a tool to be wielded whenever they want, but the king of the universe. Only through true worship can they come to enjoy the true power of God. Join Dave as he explores 1 Samuel 4-7.

Takeaways:

• In the podcast, the host emphasizes the importance of allowing biblical passages to communicate their intended messages without personal bias or interpretation.
• The narrative highlights the contrast between genuine devotion to God and the tendencies of individuals to manipulate Him for personal gain.
• The discussion also delves into the consequences faced by the Israelites due to their failure to respect and honor God's sovereignty during their battles.
• Furthermore, the episode illustrates the significance of true repentance and reliance on God as the Israelites finally turn away from false gods and seek His assistance.

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Have you ever been disappointed by unmet expectations? Have you ever felt like God has let you down? In this episode, we explore how God so often does what is not expected. This isn't bad, though, as what he does is so much better than what people expect of him. The episode is the start of a new series in 1 Samuel. We see how God brings hope and joy out of one woman's suffering. The hope and joy is not for her alone, but for the whole nation of Israel. As God does this, he also begins his plans to rid Israel of corrupt and bullying leaders. We'll see how God's wonderful actions of the past pointed to an an even greater hope and joy through Jesus. Join Dave as he explores 1 Samuel chapters 1-3.

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We all face the profound experience of grief and death. It robs us of relationships, hopes and dreams. We share this experience no matter where or when we live. After Jesus' death, all the hopes of those who trusted him were shattered. The thought of him, coming back to life was unbelievable. Though what they saw and heard, though, their skepticism was overcome.

The episode delves into the profound and universal experience of grief stemming from the inevitability of death, a truth we all confront, regardless of our circumstances. We explore the impact of mortality on our lives, whether it be the premature loss of a child or the heart-wrenching farewell to a loved one in their twilight years. I explore the skepticism surrounding the resurrection of Jesus, recounting how even those closest to Him struggled to believe in His triumph over death. Through the narrative of Mary Magdalene and the initial disbelief of the disciples, we see the transformative power of encountering the risen Christ, which shifts despair into hope and disbelief into faith. Ultimately, we are invited to reflect on the implications of Jesus' victory over death and the hope it extends to all who believe.

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Uncertainty. Fear. Lack of control. These are things almost everyone feels on the first Good Friday. Remarkably, the only one who appears calm and in control is the man who is about to be crucified. Jesus is abandoned, denied, unjustly accused and executed, and yet he endures it all because of his unshakeable faithful love. Join Dave as he explores John 18-19 and the astounding events of the first Good Friday, and discover why Jesus is truly the greatest king.

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If you follow Jesus there will be trouble you have to face because of it. In Jesus' final words to his disciples he prepares them and us for those troubles. He shows how we will have great joy and be secure if we remain in him. He will not leave us alone, but will give us everything we need to stand firm because he has overcome the world. Join Dave as he explores these encouraging words from Jesus on the eve of the first Christmas.

Takeaways:

• The message of Christianity is often distorted to suggest that faith in Jesus guarantees a trouble-free life, which is misleading and dangerous.
• Jesus prepares his disciples for the inevitable troubles they will face, emphasizing the importance of remaining in Him for strength and hope.
• The relationship between Jesus and his disciples is characterized by love and mutual connection, which is essential for their spiritual fruitfulness and joy.
• The unity and love among believers are crucial, as they reflect the unity of the Father and the Son, which Jesus prays for in His final moments with them.
• By remaining in Jesus, you will have complete, satisfying joy with God.

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How do you live as a follower of Jesus if Jesus isn't here? On the night before Jesus died, he sat down with his disciples to prepare them for that moment. They were scared, confused and frustrated, but Jesus knew what he was doing. The words he spoke on that night not only shaped their lives, but the lives of all who have followed Jesus since. Join Dave as he explores these profound words in John 13-14.

Takeaways:

• In the podcast, we explore the impact of Jesus' imminent departure on his disciples, emphasizing their emotional turmoil and confusion as they grapple with his impending absence.
• We reflect on the significance of Jesus washing his disciples' feet, illustrating how true leadership is characterized by humble service rather than power and authority.
• The discussion includes the critical importance of love among Jesus' followers, as he commands them to love one another as he has loved them, marking a fundamental principle of Christian discipleship.
• We discover that faith in Jesus is the only path to a relationship with God the Father, highlighting the exclusivity of Christ's role in salvation.
• Despite the disciples' initial confusion and fear, Jesus assures them of his continuing presence through the Holy Spirit, offering comfort and guidance in their future endeavors.
• Lastly, we anticipate the transformative power of believing in Jesus, which not only leads to eternal life but also empowers individuals to engage in the mission of sharing the Gospel with others.

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The central moment in all of history has arrived. Even as he is hailed as king, Jesus prepares for death. How people respond to Jesus is a matter of life or death. Jesus understands the time he's in, but will everyone else. Join Dave as he explores John chapter 12 and discover the urgency of the moment we live in.

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How serious is sin? To many people, the idea of sin and its consequences are laughable. To God, though, they are deadly serious. As the early world became more and more evil, God was grieved that he had made humans. He would not wait any longer to bring justice on the people who'd turned against their creator. And yet how will he display his love of salvation at the same time, and what will that ultimately cost him? Discover how, in the end, it's God who pays the ultimate price to bring justice and mercy as Dave explores the story of the great flood.

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In this episode, Dave explores the transformative journey of Naomi in the Book of Ruth. From feelings of hopelessness and despair, Naomi experiences a rekindling of hope and blessings through her daughter-in-law Ruth and the noble Boaz. Discover how God's faithful plan brings light into their lives, culminating in the birth of Obed, the grandfather of King David, and ultimately pointing to the greatest redeemer, Jesus.

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Naomi believes that God has forsaken her. She returns to her home town and asks her friends to call her "Bitter". She doesn't realise, though, that God has already started to faithfully provide for her in remarkable ways. Join Dave as he explores Ruth 1-2 and discover how, even when everything seems darkest, God has not stopped being faithful.

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Jesus is different to every other king and ruler. His arrival came amidst a background of lots of promises about what sort of king he would be. In this episode, Dave looks at three of those promises that came in the time of three different kings in the Old Testament. He explores how Christ's kingship is so much better than anything else in the world.

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There are new kings in town. They either haven't learnt, or have deliberately forgotten, the truth about the living God who's kingdom lasts forever. They and Daniel will need to make a choice - Take refuge in this God or try to get rid of him. Their choices will have eternal consequences. Join Dave as he explores Daniel chapters 5-6.

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What is true greatness? What if you get it wrong? Nebuchadnezzar was one of the greatest kings in one of the greatest kingdoms. His problem was that he didn't understand where all that greatness had come from. Thankfully, God is kind enough to show him, even if it is going to take some hard lessons. Join Dave as he explores Daniel 3-4.

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In an age of power and empire, the captives of a tiny conquered nation seem irrelevant and weak. Their God also seems to be weak. When the most powerful man in Babylon suddenly discovers how limited he is, though, he starts to get a taste of where real power lies. Join Dave as he explores Daniel chapters 1-2.

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What drastic measures would you be willing to take to save someone's life? In today's episode Jesus does something that at first seems utterly shocking. People are sad, angry and worried. When his purpose is revealed, though, it turns out to be the best life saving event ever seen. Join Dave as he explores John 11 in the last of this series in John's Gospel.

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Is it worth following Jesus? What would you give up in order to follow Jesus. In this episode, we meet a man who happily gives up everything to keep following Jesus, the good shepherd. This man was born blind, but in the end, he sees better than so many who been able to see their whole life. Join Dave as he explores John 9-10.

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What is sin? How does it affect us? Can we not just work hard to overcome it? In John 7-8 sinful people come up against the God who they sin against. Throughout the story you can see how sin enslaves people and destroys logic, freedom and life. Thankfully, Jesus has come to set people free. Join Dave as he explores these tense and astounding chapters.

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As Jesus does powerful things, people are drawn to him. When he speaks, however, their true hearts are revealed. Many can't stand his words, but for those who stick around... they'll find that the greatest power is in Jesus' words that bring eternal life.

Join Dave as he explores the amazing things Jesus does in John 4:46-6:70.

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Independence is usually seen as a good thing, but what happens when we try to be independent of the God who gave us life? In this episode focusing on Genesis 3-5, we consider how the world moved from a perfect creation to a place of pain and suffering, and the astounding hope God offers despite our rejection of him.

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Its easy to believe in a Jesus who is just a figment of our imagination. The real Jesus, though, is the only one who can give us the life we desperately need. Discover or rediscover this Jesus with Dave as he explores John chapters 2-4.

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Is it really possible to know God? How would you know that you've got it right? The best way would be if God came into the world and showed us what he's like. The apostle John tells us that that is exactly what God has done, in Jesus Christ. John doesn't just say it, though. He wants to convince us by showing us all the same evidence that convinced him. Join Dave as we dive into John's Gospel and discover the Faithful God in the flesh.

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I was recently interviewed on The Effective Ministry Podcast - a podcast aimed at helping people minister to youth and children well. I've put it here on this feed for your interest, and also to commend The Effective Ministry Podcast to anyone involved in helping Kids and Teens know about Jesus.

You can find The Effective Ministry Podcast on your listening app and also here.

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Dave is joined again by Andy to discuss out top ten topics that arise in the first 15 chapters of Exodus. We discuss everything from the power of God's word, to the goodness of judgement and the wonder of salvation. We attempt to grapple with difficult ideas like the hardening of Pharaoh's heart, even as we rejoice in the great plans of God that culminate in Jesus. We also answer a couple of questions that have been sent in by listeners.

If this raises questions for you, or if you have other questions you'd like answered, please don't hesitate to get in contact with the link below.

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Pharaoh can't believe that he has let the Israelites go. He calls out all his army and chariots, gives chase, and traps Israel on the edge of the sea. What he has not expected, though, is that God is about to fight for his people. Join Dave in the last episode on this series as he explores Exodus 13-15.

You can listen to David Suchet read Exodus here.

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After promises, plagues and displays of power, God brings his judgement on Egypt to its climax. This leads to the great salvation story of the Old Testament, which serves as preparation for an even bigger salvation. Join Dave as he explores Exodus 11-13.

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How well do you know God? Because he didn't know God, Pharaoh was stubborn and refused to listen to him. Throughout this episode covering the first nine plagues on Egypt, God reveals his power, justice, faithfulness and protection. Listen in as we explore Exodus 7-10.

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There were such grand hopes, but at the first sign of trouble the Israelites stop trusting God. Listen in to discover his kindness and patience in showing them, and us, that he's still faithful, and he will do what he promised. This episode explores Exodus 5:1-7:13.

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In our first ever bonus episode, Dave has a Q&A with pastor Andy Martin about the Gospel authors, Christian leadership, God's name and podcasting.

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When everything seemed hopeless and like there was no-one to help the Israelites, their God came. He came with compassion, faithfulness, justice and mercy. He came and gave hope that would not disappoint. Join me as we explore the amazing arrival of the faithful God in Exodus 3 and 4.

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Do you want to know who you are, why you're valuable, and what your purpose is? Those questions can only be understood be understanding the God who made humans in his image. In this episode, Dave explores the wonderful account of God creating the world in Genesis 1 and 2, and the specific dignity and role he gives to humanity. Explore how these events are a shadow pointing us to an even more wonderful new creation that Christ will bring.

See a short video exploring the life God's made here.

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To the people of Israel, they may have felt like God's promises had come to nothing. All the while, though, God was doing amazing things and laying the groundwork for a spectacular rescue. Strap in for the first part of the amazing salvation story of Exodus.

The article on who the Pharaoh in Exodus is can be found here.

Dave's article from growingfaith.com can be found here.

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Jesus was the only one who expected God to raise him to life. When it happened just like he said it would, he invited all who would follow him into the greatest joy, family and life we could ever hope for. Join Dave as he retells the final part of this Easter special from Matthew 28.

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Just before his death, Jesus calls out words that sound like utter despair. When you look a little closer, though, you see that they are words driven by faith and hope in the faithful God. Join Dave as he explores the last few moments before Jesus' death in the 5th of 6 special Easter episodes.

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God had told the people what Jesus would do when he arrived throughout the Old Testament. Still, the leaders refused to pay attention to the signs. Instead, they were bent on murder and were happy to justify any means to get it. Join Dave in the 4th of 6 special Easter episodes.

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The disciples were shocked and their pride was injured. How could Jesus say that they would fall away? Peter, especially, has something to prove. Join Dave in the 3rd of 6 special Easter episodes.

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All creation holds its breath in a moment where history hangs in the balance. Join Dave in the garden of Gethsemane in the 2nd of 6 special Easter episodes.

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Satan was pleased. There hadn't been a single human who trusted God fully. Until now. Join Dave in the 1st of 6 special Easter episodes.

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God had done a miracle. He's saved the hard hearted Jonah and made him do the job that he had tried so hard to avoid. But what will happen when things go exactly how Jonah thought they would?

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The last thing you'd expect when God calls a prophet is for the prophet to run away. How will God react? Will Jonah get what he deserves? Discover the amazing power and compassion of God in this two part series on the book of Jonah.

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Elijah has been gone for almost three years. Israel has not had a drop of rain in all that time. There's famine, the prophets of God are being murdered and people are still stumbling between worshipping Baal and the Lord. Now its time for Elijah to return and for God to do amazing things.

Join Dave on this second of 2 episodes looking at the amazing story of when God kindly sent a drought to help his people escape a terrible lie. We will do a deep dive into 1 Kings 18:1-19:18, covering from when God tells Elijah to return to Israel until Elijah goes to Mt. Carmel.

Listen to the Bible passage read here.

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How do we understand the first few chapters of Genesis? What are the principles we should use to listen carefully to a part of the Bible that many Christians disagree on? Is the Bible really giving a starkly different account of the beginning of the world to the one generally accepted by Western culture? In this episode, Dave asks these questions and more in preparation for the upcoming series on Genesis. His aim is to read God's word on God's terms, and to cut through some of the debates and disagreements.

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Everything seems to have gone wrong. The world is in a mess, God's people are divided and unfaithful, and his prophets are being murdered. A new king is on the scene and "he did more to provoke the LORD to anger than all who were before him". How will the faithful God respond? Will people come back to him? Will his prophet, Elijah, keep trusting that God will be faithful?

Join Dave on this first of 2 episodes looking at the amazing story of when God kindly sent a drought to help his people escape a terrible lie. We will do a deep dive into 1 Kings 16:29-17:24 covering from when Ahab becomes king of Israel to Elijah's stay with a foreign widow.

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• BibleGateway.com Audio - Here you can listen to the Bible passage read wonderfully by David Souchet. Our passage starts towards the end of chapter 16.

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Preacher, pastor and primary teacher Dave Whittingham takes you on a journey of discovery or rediscovery through the stories of the Bible. In these deep dive episodes you will experience the tension, frustration, joy and wonder as the faithful God fulfills his good plans, even as he deals with unfaithful people. Whether you are a brand new or long term believer, or you're still not sure, this podcast is for you. Don't miss out on the amazing Stories of a Faithful God.

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Do you ever find yourself forgetting God when you're angry, or tired or content? We are often quick to forget what is not right in front of our eyes. In this episode, the Israelites see the power and majesty of their God at Mt Sinai, but are still so quick to forget him. They have a great mediator to help them in Moses, but ultimately they need a better mediator. Amazingly, we discover that Christians already have an even greater experience of God than the Israelites ever did. Join Dave as he explores the amazing story of Exodus 19-40, when God came down to meet with his people.

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How do you respond when things seem desperate? In this episode, we return to the book of Exodus to follow the Israelites after their escape from Exodus. You would think that, with everything they have seen from God, trusting him would be easy. When things get tough, though, there is a lot more fear than faith. It seems that, despite everything, they still do not really know their God. God has not given up, though. He still shows amazing grace, saves his people again and again, and even reveals himself to someone quite unexpected. Join Dave as he explores Exodus 15-18, and enjoy knowing the true and living God.

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