Bible After Hours

The conversation explores the nature of suffering, particularly in relation to personal experiences and faith. Through discussions with Tony, who shares his journey with a genetic disability, we explore how suffering shapes identity, relationships, and spiritual beliefs. We cover off personal experiences, theological insights, and the role of free will, emphasising the importance of understanding suffering within a broader context of faith and the hope for a future without pain.TakeawaysSuffering is a complex topicFaith provides hope amidst suffering Understanding suffering's complexityGod's presence in sufferingChapters00:00 Introduction to Suffering02:51 Audience Insights on Suffering06:04 Personal Experiences of Suffering12:03 Faith and Suffering17:57 Impact of Disability on Relationships23:52 Theological Perspectives on Suffering29:59 Scriptural Insights on Suffering36:06 Lessons Learned from Suffering37:39 Exploring the Nature of Suffering52:15 Theological Perspectives on Suffering01:01:57 The Role of Free Will in Suffering01:05:12 Finding Meaning in SufferingRecommended further reading:Amy Orr-Ewing - Where is God in all the Suffering? C.S. Lewis - The Problem of Pain & A Grief ObservedHeather Gemmen - Startling Beauty: My Journey from Rape to RestorationSarah Williams - The Shaming of the Strong: The Challenge of an Unborn lifeJerry Sittser A Grace Disguised: How the soul grows through loss.

Bible After Hours podcast explores the relevance of the Bible in modern life, emphasizing the impact of wisdom in how to do life well. Luke & Pete delve into the book of Proverbs and then their guests Andrew & Rosie explore the themes contained within the book, along with their experiences of leading a church.We share favourite proverbs and takeaways, interpreting proverbs and their application, creating personal proverbs, guidance for young adults, and living by proverbs.TakeawaysExploring the relevance of the Bible in modern lifeThe application of proverbs extends to personal, relational, and professional aspects of life.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bible After Hours01:07 Exploring the Relevance of the Bible03:02 House Rules and Topic Introduction04:01 Rating Wisdom and Personal Experience05:25 Audience Question and Responses08:18 Understanding the Fear of God09:17 The Book of Proverbs: Structure and Authorship22:27 Interpreting the Fear of God27:16 Themes in the Book of Proverbs33:01 Favorite Proverbs and Takeaways35:06 Exploring Favorite Proverbs36:28 Interpreting Proverbs and Their Application40:20 Creating Personal Proverbs45:24 Guidance for Young Adults55:18 Living by Proverbs

Loneliness, the modern-day pandemic, can an ancient text like the Bible speak to this problem? Were we designed to be with other people and how can we do community well? Luke is joined by Pete doing his regular Dictionary Corner duties alongside Lauren and Kathryn to look at this growing problem. This time coming from Luke's air-conditioned house on the hottest June day ever, we didn't fancy slowly roasting in the pub!

Ruth takes us through some of her own experiences and looks at the regular cycles of rest built into the teachings of the Bible, in fact God liked the idea so much he made it one of the 10 commandments! Best place to buy Too Busy To Stop https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/christian-health-wellbeing/emotional-health/too-busy-to-stop/ Further reading mentioned on the podcast: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer Rest of God - Mark Buchanan Walter Brueggemann - Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now

Why Work?! Bible After Hours Download The average person spends 90,000 hours working in their life, but what's it all for, are we missing the point? Luke is joined by Steve and Rick, two absolute legends with years of experience between them, to see if the Bible says anything useful about this topic and hear what lessons they've learnt along the way.

The Bible & Sin Bible After Hours Download Pete and Narek join Luke, with Jonny in Dictionary Corner to look at the thorny issue of sin. Can you sin in your sleep? What actually is sin? Why is Luke getting punched in the face?!Answers to all this and much more.

Luke is joined by history teacher Andy, our first Quaker of the series Stuart & Jeff again in dictionary corner. We're looking at how the Bible has influenced War & Peace over the last 2,000 years, join us as we take a tour through ancient & modern wars and see what the Bible teaches on how we can find peace. For extra reading check out: Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of the Old Testament God - Paul Copan War, Peace, and violence: Four Christian Views - edited by Paul Copan

The Bible & Christmas: The Hidden Meaning in the Christmas Story Bible After Hours Download Phil & Kat join Luke for a Christmas chat looking at what really happened in the first Christmas and the hidden message we can take from this famous story. Becky joins us again, this time in Dictionary Corner & we start with a Christmas quiz.

The Bible & Purpose: What’s worth living for? Bible After Hours Download Luke welcomes Jeff and George to explore the biggest of life's questions. They look at what the Bible has to say and how this ancient wisdom has matched with their own life experiences, joined by the ever enthusiastic Jya in Dictionary Corner.

Luke welcomes Pete and Becky to get an overview of the Bible and hear how they started reading it, alongside some top tips for complete beginners. The first in our series also introduces our ‘Dictionary Corner’, starring Narek, and provides an overview of what the podcast series is all about.