Explore every episode of the podcast Christianity Explored Leaders Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Episode 10: Session 7 (Life with Jesus) | 29 sept. 2026 | 00:24:51 | |
Session 7 of the Christianity Explored course explores what it means to believe in and follow Jesus. This episode helps leaders think about the cost of following Jesus, and how different that cost may look to some. It also helps leaders consider what steps to take now that the course is coming to an end. Guests: Rani Joshi, South Asian Forum and Public Leadership UK Coordinator at Evangelical Alliance, and Keith Wilson, National Ambassador Coordinator at Christianity Explored00:00 Welcome01:09 Session 7: Life with Jesus 02:07 Finishing Well Without Pressuring People03:21 Creating Space for Honest Responses04:20 The Cost of Following Jesus05:50 The Cost for People from Other Faiths07:44 Supporting People Through Family & Community Tensions10:24 Understanding Jesus’ “Hundred Times as Much” Promise12:51 Following Jesus Doesn’t Mean a Problem-Free Life15:06 What Happens After Christianity Explored?16:53 The Prayer 17:59 Patience, Hospitality & One-to-One Conversations19:09 Helping Guests Transition into Church Life20:51 When People Have Experienced Religious Abuse22:06 Key Takeaways23:58 Thank you for joining us! | |||
| Episode 09: Session 6 (The Gift) | 28 sept. 2026 | 00:27:19 | |
Session 6 of the Christianity Explored course introduces the gift: God's grace to be forgiven and enjoy eternity with him. This episode explores why grace is often difficult to accept, and the barriers many experience to receiving this gift God offers us. Guests: Efrem Buckle, Deputy CEO and Director of Training and Mentoring at London City Mission, and Nat Johnson, Director at True Freedom Trust00:00 Welcome 00:40 Session Six: The Gift01:29 Preparing for a Mixed Room03:50 Why Is Grace So Hard to Accept?04:59 Grace and Repentance06:02 When Good Things Become Barriers07:46 When You Feel Too Unworthy for Grace09:13 Mark 10 - The Rich Young Man11:00 Money, Wealth and What We Rely On12:34 What Is the One Thing You Won't Give Up?14:38 Caring for Guests When Following Jesus Is Costly16:42 Walking With People Beyond the Course17:55 Guest Contributor: Nat Johnson23:15 Grace, Identity and True Worth25:32 Key Takeaways26:32 Thank you for joining us! | |||
| Episode 08: Session 5 (The Resurrection) | 27 sept. 2026 | 00:25:37 | |
Session 5 of the Christianity Explored course looks at the final scene in Mark: Jesus’ resurrection. This episode helps leaders understand why the resurrection matters, the evidence for the resurrection, and how it’s both good news and a warning. Guests: Rico Tice, Co-Founder of Christianity Explored, and Alanzo Paul at The Oxford Centre of Christian Apologetics00:00 Welcome00:39 Session 5: The Resurrection01:29 Understanding Where Guests Are At 03:36 Faith: Information, Meaning and Trust04:48 Why the Resurrection Matters06:36 Why Believe the Resurrection?08:11 Good News and Warning09:09 Mark 8: Identity, Mission, Call13:32 Guest Contributor: Alanzo Paul18:00 Peter’s Failure and Restoration20:14 Why the Resurrection Matters Today22:04 Holding Different Responses to Jesus22:56 Key Takeaways25:00 Thank you for joining us! | |||
| Episode 07: Session 4 (The Cross) | 26 sept. 2026 | 00:21:27 | |
Session 4 of the Christianity Explored course talks about the cross and God’s plan to deliver us from the punishment for sin through the death of Jesus. This episode explores Jesus’ predictions in Mark, the way we see the Trinity displayed at the cross, and how to provide guidance on some common objections that the cross raises. Guest: Dr David Chapman, Professor of New Testament and Archaeology at Covenant Theological Seminary 00:00 Welcome 00:26 Meet Dr David Chapman 00:49 Session 4: The Cross 02:15 Taking the temperature of the room 04:38 Mark 10.45 06:26 What does "ransom" mean? 07:46 Jesus' three predictions in Mark 09:00 Our reactions to the cross 12:05 Isn't it cruel for God the Father to punish the Son? 14:30 Why did the temple curtain tear? 16:52 The two things guests should see at the cross 17:34 The Great Swap 19:19 Key Takeaways 20:43 Thank you for joining us! | |||
| Episode 06: Session 3 (The Problem) | 25 sept. 2026 | 00:22:41 | |
Session 3 of the Christianity Explored course talks about the problem Jesus came to solve: our sin. The films open with Scripture, using gentle but honest language to help us face our problem head-on and understand the need for Jesus. This episode helps equip leaders to have healthy discussions around sin, judgment, and hell, and to listen well to objections guests have about Jesus’ teaching. Guests: Dr Tasha Chapman (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School), and Alex McCoy, Vicar at St Andrew's Kowloon 00:00 Welcome & Meet Dr Tasha Chapman 00:58 Session 3: The Problem 02:19 How to Manage Time in Christianity Explored 03:37 How to Lead Conversations Well 05:58 How Should We Talk About Sin? 09:02 What Jesus Says About Sin in Mark 11:46 Keeping Difficult Discussions Focused on Jesus 13:24 Should Leaders Share Their Personal Stories? 15:22 How to Handle Difficult Questions in a Group 16:42 Responding to Questions by Listening Well 18:45 Guest Contributor: Alex McCoy 20:13 Key Takeaways 21:48 Thank you for joining us! | |||
| Episode 05: Session 2 (Power and Authority) | 24 sept. 2026 | 00:24:14 | |
Session 2 of the Christianity Explored course looks at Jesus’ power and authority and how he uses it with humility and compassion to serve, heal, and forgive. This episode discusses why people sometimes distrust authority and how to help those who may have had difficult experiences. It also encourages leaders with the reminder of why Jesus’ authority can be trusted. Guests: Efrem Buckle, Deputy CEO and Director of Training and Mentoring at London City Mission, and Dr Israel Olofinjana, Director of the One People Commission at the Evangelical Alliance 00:00 Welcome 00:25 Meet the Guest: Efrem Buckle 00:50 Session 2: Power and Authority 01:50 How to Prepare for Session 2 04:20 Why People Distrust Authority 05:59 Why Jesus’ Authority Can Be Trusted 10:15 How to Respond to Difficult Questions 13:07 Creating Space and Listening Well 15:47 Responding to Abusive Christian Leaders 17:45 Guest Contributor: Dr Israel Olofinjana 21:45 Key Takeaways 23:25 Thank you for joining us! | |||
| Episode 04: Session 1 (Jesus) | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:21:39 | |
Session 1 of the Christianity Explored course introduces Jesus in the Gospel of Mark and poses Jesus’ question, “Who do you say I am?” (Mark 8, NIV). This episode explores the topic of identity, both who Jesus is and how people often frame their own identities, as well as how to answer questions about the Trinity. Guests: Peter Lynas, UK Director at Evangelical Alliance, and Alex McCoy, Vicar at St Andrew's Kowloon 00:00 Welcome 00:22 Meet the Guest: Peter Lynas 00:55 Session One: Jesus 02:40 Asking "Who Am I?" 05:00 Who Is Jesus? 06:42 Three Identity Stories 08:55 From Self-Identity to Jesus 12:00 Jesus: Messiah and Son of God 14:49 Making Space for Questions 16:03 Understanding the Trinity 16:47 Guest Contributor: Alex McCoy 18:24 Key Takeaways 20:39 Thank you for joining us! | |||
| Episode 03: Leading healthy and honest conversations | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:24:14 | |
This episode helps equip leaders with confidence to lead healthy and honest conversations. Our hosts and guests share how to create a welcoming environment, understand group dynamics, handle difficult questions and disagreements, and more. Guests: Dr Tasha Chapman, PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Keith Wilson, National Ambassador Coordinator at Christianity Explored 00:00 Welcome 01:08 Meet the Guests: Tasha Chapman & Keith Wilson 02:12 Preparing for Session One 04:28 Creating a Welcoming Environment 06:30 Common Leader Mistakes 07:13 Understanding Group Dynamics 08:43 Drawing Out Quiet Participants 10:09 Keeping Discussions on Track 12:01 Handling Difficult Questions 17:34 Managing Disagreement 18:24 Other Faith Perspectives 19:21 Caring for Guests & Setting Boundaries 22:01 Key Takeaways 23:06 Thank you for joining us! | |||
| Episode 02: Understanding God's role and our role in evangelism | 21 sept. 2026 | 00:18:40 | |
This episode explores our role in evangelism and God’s role in bringing people to faith. Rico Tice, Co-Founder of Christianity Explored, unpacks 2 Corinthians 4:1–6 and encourages and equips us to share the gospel with others. Guest: Rico Tice, Co-Founder of Christianity Explored 00:00 Welcome 00:44 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 01:25 Our Role and God’s Role in Evangelism 04:25 Who Is at Work in Evangelism? 05:52 The Leader’s Posture: Thankfulness 06:40 Setting Forth the Truth Plainly 07:45 Speaking About Sin, Repentance and Wrath 10:55 Why Prayer Is Essential 13:30 Explore, Listen and Explain 15:14 Building Relationships Beyond the Course 17:14 Persevering in Evangelism 18:00 Episode 3 Preview | |||
| Episode 01: Identity, Mission, Call in Mark's Gospel | 19 sept. 2026 | 00:23:01 | |
The Christianity Explored course goes through the Gospel of Mark, inviting guests to consider the claims of Jesus. Rico Tice, Co-Founder of Christianity Explored, shares in the first episode why the course uses Mark’s Gospel and the framework of the identity, mission, and call of Christ. Guests: Rico Tice, Co-Founder of Christianity Explored, and Rachael Heffer, Head of Mission at the Evangelical Alliance 00:00 Welcome to Christianity Explored Leaders Podcast 02:03 Meet the Hosts and Rico Tice 04:19 Growing Spiritual Hunger 05:34 Why Mark's Gospel? 07:03 "Let the Gospel Tell the Gospel" 07:50 Identity, Mission and Call 09:48 Crossing the "Pain Line" in Evangelism 13:37 Guest Contributor: Rachael Heffer 14:16 Why Are People Exploring Christianity? 15:48 The Power of Relationships 17:30 Practical Advice for Churches 19:26 Preparing Leaders and Building Community 20:42 Making Evangelism Part of Church Life 22:11 Episode 2 Preview | |||