The Rooted Podcast

What is joy? Is joy the same as happiness? How do I find true joy?We’re rounding off the Philippians series with a bonus episode on joy. We discuss the differences between joy and happiness and look at how we express joy. We discuss the source of our joy and challenging those who aren’t joyful. We also talk about choosing joy and how CS Lewis viewed joy. We finish by looking at how some search for joy in materialism and relationships but Christians are called to find joy in Christ, God's word and the spiritual disciplines.Timestamps(00:00) - Intro (00:50) - Is there a difference between happiness and joy? (02:55) - Joy has a deeper reason behind it (04:50) - How do we express joy? Joy as a verb (06:40) - Challenging those who aren't joyful (08:10) - What is the source of your joy? (09:55) - Weeping with those who weep (12:15) - How is it that I can have Christ and yet not be joyful? (14:00) - Finding joy in the context of terrible situations (17:35) - Joy is an active choice (21:50) - How do Christians find joy vs how does the world find joy? (23:31) - How C.S Lewis viewed joy (25:07) - Humanists vs Christians finding joy in nature (27:22) - Looking for joy in materialism and social media (29:17) - Looking for joy in relationships (30:22) - Finding joy in Christ Send us your questions!We'd love to hear from you. We'll be compiling some questions for the final episode of the series which will be a Q and A.Submit your questionBible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.Socials: Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.#JoyVsHappiness #ChoosingJoy #Philippians #Joy #JoyInChrist #CSLewis #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast

How was Paul able to be content no matter the circumstances he was facing? What did Paul mean when he said, 'I can do all things through him who strengthens me'?In this episode we discuss the concept of contentment as mentioned in Philippians chapter four. We explore the source of Paul's contentment and the idea of finding contentment both in times of plenty and times of need. We look at the gift which Paul received from the Philippians and discuss the importance of generosity and giving. We finish by considering whether it's ever acceptable to take a Bible verse out of context in the way we quote and apply it to our lives.Timestamps(00:00) - Intro (01:05) - Philippians 4.10–23 (02:48) - Paul's contentment vs our contentment in Christ (05:40) - Living in prosperity vs living with little (13:56) - The gift Paul has received – free generosity (22:17) - Giving can be costly (24:27) - Famous Bible verses quoted out of context Send us your questions!We'd love to hear from you. We'll be compiling some questions for the final episode of the series which will be a Q and A.Submit your questionBible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.Rooted:Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.Socials: Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.#Philippians #Philippians413 #Philippians419 #ContentInChrist #ICanDoAllThings #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast

How can we be unified as Christians? How do we find true peace? Are we intentional about what we consume?Today we discuss Philippians 4.1–9. We explore Paul's call for unity within the church and the importance of focusing on Christ and our citizenship in heaven. We also discuss Paul's advice on not being anxious and the peace that comes from presenting our requests to God. We finish by looking at the need to fill our minds with the right things and how what we consume shapes us.Timestamps(00:00) - Intro (01:10) - Stand firm for the sake of the gospel (02:40) - Unity in the Church (10:14) - Thanksgiving, anxiety and the peace of God (18:35) - Our focus must be on God – Christianity and Stoicism (23:30) - Send us your questions! (24:17) - What do we fill our minds with? (28:22) - Choosing to do good (32:02) - The challenge for us today Send us your questions!We'd love to hear from you. We'll be compiling some questions for the final episode of the series which will be a Q and A.Submit your questionThe Romans CourseFind out more about The Romans Course, a ten-session programme that will help you discover your place in God’s story as you explore the Letter to the Romans with your small group or as a whole church.Bible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.Rooted:Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.Socials: Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.#ChristianUnity#ChurchUnity#PeaceOfGod#OvercomingAnxiety#CitizensOfHeaven#Philippians4#Philippians#HeavenlyFocus

How do we live as citizens of heaven? What do Christians boast in? What conditions do we place on Christianity?Today we discuss Philippians 3, looking at how Paul calls us to rely solely on faith in Christ, not what we've done. We also look at Paul counting all of his Jewish heritage as loss compared to the priceless gain of knowing Christ. We finish with a conversation about the contrast between living as enemies of the cross of Christ and living as citizens of heaven.Timestamps(00:00) - Welcome to Leonie (01:00) - What conditions do we place on Christianity? (09:08) - Legalism vs license (11:00) - Knowing Christ and counting everything else as loss (17:07) - Forgetting what is behind and striving forward (19:22) - Paul's confidence in the power of the Gospel (22:07) - Living as citizens of Heaven Send us your questions!We'd love to hear from you. We'll be compiling some questions for the final episode of the series which will be a Q and A.Submit your questionThe Romans CourseFind out more about The Romans Course, a ten-session programme that will help you discover your place in God’s story as you explore the Letter to the Romans with your small group or as a whole church.Bible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.Rooted:Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.Socials: Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.#CitizensOfHeaven#BoastingInChrist#Philippians#ChristianLiving

What does Paul mean by ‘fear and trembling’? How do we live for Jesus in our messy world? Today we discuss Philippians 2.12–30. We break down what it means to work out our faith with fear and trembling, emphasising the active nature of the Christian faith and the need for ongoing, sometimes costly, obedience. We talk about the challenge to live for Christ amidst a 'warped and crooked generation' and explore the similarities between Paul’s practical advice in Philippians 2 and Romans 12. We finish with a look at how Timothy and Epaphroditus embody what Paul has been urging the Philippian believers to do, noting their selfless service for the sake of Christ and for others.Timestamps(00:40) - Send us your questions! (01:05) - What does fear and trembling mean? Philippians 2.12–13 (09:30) - Living for Christ in a dark world: Philippians 2.14–18 (12:00) - Arguing and grumbling in church (15:00) - Being a light for Christ and similarities with Romans 12 (19:05) - What does Paul mean about offerings? (23:29) - Timothy and Epaphroditus: costly discipleship Send us your questions!We'd love to hear from you. We'll be compiling some questions for the final episode of the series which will be a Q and A.Submit your questionBible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.Socials: Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.#WorkingOutSalvation#FearAndTrembling#LivingForChrist#ChristianLiving#Philippians

How do we live like Jesus today? What does the Christ hymn teach us?Today we discuss the link between Philippians 1 and 2, especially the importance of unity and selflessness in Church community. We talk about humility and valuing others above ourselves. We go on to look at the Christ hymn and Paul's challenge for Christians to live in humility and love as Jesus did, being counter-cultural in the way we treat others.Timestamps(00:00) - Intro (00:54) - The link between Philippians 1 and 2 (02:30) - Unity as a church (05:15) - Do nothing out of selfish ambition (08:08) - Valuing other people (14:37) - The Christ Hymn (17:07) - The humility of Jesus (24:07) - Do we humble ourselves today? (26:27) - Every knee bowing to Jesus (28:32) - A challenge to be humble Send us your questions!We'd love to hear from you. We'll be compiling some questions for the final episode of the series which will be a Q and A.Submit your questionBible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.Socials: Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.#Philippians #ChristHymn #Humility #LivingLikeJesus 

How can the gospel advance despite bad circumstances and our limitations? What did Paul mean when he wrote, ‘to live is Christ and to die is gain’ and how can we adopt this attitude? In this episode we discuss Philippians 1.12–26, focusing on the theme of spreading the gospel no matter what trials we face, and how we can grasp every opportunity to live for Christ.  We talk about God using our struggles for the advancement of his kingdom and discuss the importance of preaching Christ sincerely, not out of envy or selfish ambition. We reflect on the challenges of living a Christ-centred life and the opportunities for service that come with that. Timestamps(00:00) - Welcome to series 2 (01:30) - Advancing the gospel despite setbacks – Philippians 1.12–14 (05:55) - Reframing our hindrances and limitations: Joni Eareckson Tada (08:15) - Can something that looks like a failure still inspire us? (12:55) - Christ being preached: Philippians 1.5–18 (13:42) - Celebrities, politicians and public Christianity (17:57) - Church motives: preaching out of envy and rivalry (22:17) - To live is Christ and to die is gain: Philippians 1.19–26 (27:37) - The challenge to follow Paul's example Send us your questions!We'd love to hear from you. We'll be compiling some questions for the final episode of the series which will be a Q and A.Submit your questionBible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.Socials: Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.#Philippians #SharingTheGospel #ApostlePaul #LivingForChrist #GospelAdvancing  #ToLiveIsChrist 

Did Jesus contradict himself or do both his teachings and actions emphasise the importance of grace? How do we interpret Jesus' teaching on worry in light of the cost of living crisis? How do we navigate Jesus' teaching on divorce? In this episode we answer your questions about the Sermon on the Mount!Mark's article on divorceTimestamps(00:35) - How can we let others see our good deeds if we're supposed to do everything in secret? (02:50) - Jesus' teaching on lust vs his mercy towards the woman caught in adultery (10:50) - What's the difference between the Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon on the Plain? (16:10) - Jesus' teaching on retaliation vs his radical heart for justice (21:31) - Jesus' teaching on worry in the light of the cost of living crisis (24:19) - Within church family, we are called to take care of one another (26:14) - If you're married to a divorced person are you continually committing adultery with them? Bible a MonthCould you put the Bible in someone’s hands every month with a regular donation of £10 or more? Find out more about how you can share God's word today.Bible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.Rooted:Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.Socials: Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

What is meant by the image of the narrow gate? How can we tell that someone is a false prophet? How do we discern good fruit?In this episode we discuss how these teachings impact our lives today. We consider the importance of good fruit in our lives and the responsibility to discern false teachings. We finish with a look at the parable of the two house builders – the necessity of building our lives on Jesus’ teachings and putting them into practice.Timestamps(00:00) - Intro (01:02) - The narrow and wide gates: Matthew 7.13–14 (02:00) - Current or future judgement? (04:40) - The choices we need to make (06:45) - Controlling our desires – the narrow way (10:10) - False prophets and fruit: Matthew 7.15–20 (13:20) - Doctrinal truthfulness vs bad fruit (17:45) - Preaching, fruit and discernment (24:26) - Jesus' teaching – discomfort and challenge: Matthew 7.21–23 (29:04) - Prophets and fruit continued (31:19) - Building on the rock of Jesus' teaching: Matthew 7.24–29 (32:24) - The importance of our actions Send us your questions!We'd love to hear from you. We'll be compiling some questions for the final episode of the series which will be a Q and A.Submit your questionThe Romans CourseFind out more about The Romans Course, a ten-session programme that will help you discover your place in God’s story as you explore the Letter to the Romans with your small group or as a whole church.Bible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.Rooted:Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.Socials: Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

Should Christians judge? How does Jesus say we should treat others? In this episode Noël, Esther and Mark discuss Jesus’ countercultural teaching on judging others, wisdom in sharing faith, and 'The Golden Rule’. We are reminded that our confidence in prayer comes from God’s goodness and generosity, and finish by discussing how Jesus calls his followers to live and how we should show compassion within church community.Timestamps(00:00) - Intro (00:56) - Matthew 7.1–6: Judging others (01:42) - Judging today (03:50) - What is Jesus really talking about? (06:42) - Mercy and judging (09:10) - Context of verse 6 (11:35) - Wisdom in sharing faith (16:02) - Matthew 7.7–12: Ask, seek, knock and 'The Golden Rule' (17:34) - An expression of God's goodness and generosity (21:28) - The Golden Rule (24:02) - Positivity in Jesus' teaching (26:57) - Navigating hard situations Send us your questions!We'd love to hear from you. We'll be compiling some questions for the final episode of the series which will be a Q and A.Submit your questionThe Romans CourseFind out more about The Romans Course, a ten-session programme that will help you discover your place in God’s story as you explore the Letter to the Romans with your small group or as a whole church.Bible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.Rooted:Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.Socials: Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.