Shows
The Pastor Theologians PodcastJonathan Griffiths | Gathered for GoodThis episode features a conversation* with Pastor Jonathan Griffiths on his ministry journey—from Toronto to Oxford and Cambridge—and the theological vision behind his book Gathered for Good. The discussion explores the importance of the local church’s physical gathering, especially in a post-COVID context, addressing challenges like disengagement, “fringe” attendance, and the rise of virtual church participation. Griffiths offers pastoral and theological insight into why committed, embodied church life matters and how leaders can cultivate deeper buy-in and discipleship within their congregations.(*Note: This episode was recorded in mid 2025. Some time references may be sli...
2026-03-2450 min
Bent Not Broken: Starting Over After Divorce | Post Divorce LifeHealing, Self-Love & Starting Over with Jonathan AslayIn this powerful episode, Coach Deborah sits down with Jonathan Aslay, one of America’s leading midlife self-love and life coaches. After surviving divorce, financial collapse, and the heartbreaking loss of his 19-year-old son, Jonathan discovered a truth many of us struggle to see: Most people aren’t struggling with dating. They’re struggling with self-worth and self-love.Jonathan shares how grief reshaped his understanding of love, why so many women date from a wounded place, and how trauma interferes with our ability to feel worthy, confident, and emotionally safe. He explains the difference betwee...
2026-02-1332 min
The Low Carb ConsultantJonathan Griffiths | Pain to Power: Using Carnivore for Pain, Autism & Bodybuilding | January 16, 2026 | Ep. 49SummaryIn this episode of the Low Carb Consultant Podcast, I interview Jonathan Griffiths, founder of Carnivore Muscle and an expert in strength training and body composition optimization. Jonathan shares his unique journey, detailing his struggles with health issues, including chronic pain and autism, and how these experiences shaped his approach to nutrition and fitness. He emphasizes the importance of a carnivore diet in managing his health, particularly in reducing inflammation and improving cognitive function. Jonathan also discusses his innovative training methods, which adapt to his physical limitations, allowing him to maintain strength and muscle mass despite...
2026-01-1757 min
The Brilliant Humans PodcastEp. 12 | Chris McIntosh - Carrying the Weight: Loss, Love, and Always Moving Forward#MentalHealthAwareness #MensMentalHealth #BrilliantHumansPodcastContent Warning - This episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast contains references to suicide. Please take care while listening, and if this feels too heavy today, it’s okay to skip this episode or return when you feel ready.On this deeply moving episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Jonathan Griffiths is joined by Chris McIntosh - founder of Always Forward.Chris is here to talk about his brilliant human: his brother Grant, who tr...
2025-12-1742 minThe Brilliant Humans PodcastEp. 11 | James Sweeney on Friendship, Finding Your Voice, and the Human Hug Named GarethIn this episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Jonathan sits down with PR and communications professional James Sweeney. A natural storyteller, community builder, and advocate for people with stutters, James brings warmth, honesty, and quiet courage to every conversation he enters.Today, he celebrates his friend Gareth Bone - a man he describes as “the human personification of a hug.” Across five and a half years of friendship, Gareth has helped James find his voice, reminded him to be himself, and shown him what it means to show up for...
2025-12-1029 minThe Brilliant Humans PodcastEp. 10 | Jamie Cartwright - From Pro Football to Life Lessons from a Grassroots HeroIn this episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Jonathan Griffiths talks with Jamie Cartwright, a former professional footballer, Ironman competitor, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, dad, husband, and passionate mental-health advocate. From gritty football pitches to gruelling endurance events and the intense challenge of appearing on Channel 4's SAS Who Dares Wins, Jamie has lived a life shaped by ambition, adversity, and transformation.But the person he credits with changing everything? A humble grassroots-club chairman named Bob Bowers. As a 10-year-old Jamie joined Bob’s local football club, where he wa...
2025-12-0439 minThe Brilliant Humans PodcastEp. 9 | Helen Amery on the Uncle Who Made Life Warmer, Kinder, and FunnierIn this episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Jonathan speaks with Helen Amery - Mace Energy Method Practitioner, founder of Wild Fig Solutions, and someone devoted to helping people release limitations and rediscover emotional freedom. Helen pays tribute to her Uncle Fred - a gentle, warm, endlessly funny presence who shaped her childhood with kindness, silliness, and a deep sense of belonging. From daft jokes to playing the fool, Fred was the kind of person who filled rooms with laughter and made everyone feel seen. ...
2025-11-2634 minThe Brilliant Humans PodcastEp. 8 | Jo Burston on the Man Who Helped Her Rewrite Her StoryContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and bereavement.In this episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Jonathan sits down with teacher, choreographer, and lifelong musical theatre lover Jo Burston, as she shares the deeply personal story of the brilliant human who changed the course of her life.Jo opens up about the lifelong anxiety she carried from childhood, the trauma of a serious car crash, and the profound heartbreak of losing her brother to suicide. Feeling lost in her early twenties - unsure...
2025-11-1933 min
The Property Business PodcastTwo Powerhouses, One Podcast: ICON Agent Georgina Hambly and Oliver Griffiths—eXp’s First UK Commercial Agent—break down the commercial model and the massive opportunity for early adopters.Joining James Hughes and Jonathan Woods this week are ICON Agent Georgina Hambly and Oliver Griffiths—eXp’s First UK Commercial Agent, as they break down the commercial model and the massive opportunity for early adopters.
2025-11-1830 minThe Brilliant Humans PodcastEp. 7 | Paul Naisbitt on Survival, Self-Discovery, and the Power of One Person’s BeliefIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Jonathan Griffiths speaks with Paul Naisbitt - a survivor of domestic abuse, advocate, volunteer, and campaigner raising funds to create the first male refuge in the North of England.Paul shares his remarkable journey from feeling trapped and voiceless to rebuilding his life with purpose and compassion. He opens up about the moment that changed everything - discovering coach and speaker Paul Mort, whose honesty, accountability, and belief in personal responsibility helped him regain his confidence and sense...
2025-11-1230 minThe Brilliant Humans PodcastEp. 6 | Chip Means - Finding Laughter and Humanity in Conan O’BrienIn this episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Jonathan Griffiths talks with Chip Means about the power of laughter, vulnerability, and what we can learn from Conan O’Brien’s unique blend of humour and humanity.From late-night comedy to quiet moments of self-doubt, Chip reflects on how Conan’s openness about mental health and imperfection makes him not just funny - but profoundly relatable. Together, they explore why the best humour often comes from honesty, how comedy can connect and heal, and why being human will always be funnie...
2025-11-0531 min
7 Figure LeadersBuilding a Legal Business from Scratch (ft. Jonathan Lea)In this episode, Tom Griffiths sits down with Jonathan Lea, founder of the Jonathan Lea Network, a law firm specialising in advising startups, owner-managed businesses, and mature private companies. Jonathan shares his journey from training at large City law firms to establishing his own regulated firm, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of building a legal business from scratch.Jonathan explains the full scope of services his firm provides, focusing on corporate and commercial law, shareholder agreements, litigation, and dispute resolution. He explores the complexities of advising technology startups through successive investment rounds, negotiating shareholders’ agreements, ma...
2025-10-3126 minThe Brilliant Humans PodcastEp. 4 | Ryan Curtis-Johnson – When Love Outshines LossIn this deeply moving episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Jonathan is joined by Ryan Curtis-Johnson - a proud, gay, neurodivergent dad, and Chief Communications Officer at The Valuable 500.Ryan opens up about his brilliant human: his mum, Ann.A formidable, outspoken woman who never let her MS diagnosis define her, Ann showed strength, compassion, and fierce love throughout her life, especially when Ryan came out as gay in the early 2000s.Together, Jonathan and Ryan explore how resilience, acceptance, and advocacy can ripple through generations and how love, when it’s lo...
2025-10-2334 min
Church in the NorthGood Gathering, Preaching, and Leadership Development with Jonathan GriffithsWhy do we gather as churches and what is good gathering? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Jonathan Griffiths about his new book, "Gathered for Good," and the importance of the coming together of God's people. They also discuss his church's unique mission in Ottawa, leadership pathways, and gospel preaching. Jonathan is the Lead Pastor of The Met in Ottawa.To learn more about his church visit: https://www.metbiblechurch.ca/. To get a copy of his book, visit: https://www.metbiblechurch.ca/. To learn more about Timothy Trust, visit: https://tim...
2025-10-201h 44The Brilliant Humans PodcastEp. 3 | Sasha Gorbatenko - How a Russian Teacher Shaped a Generation of JournalistsIn this episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Jonathan Griffiths speaks with Sasha Gorbatenko, a runner, TEDx speaker, champion of women in technology, and platinum-tier facilitator of Google’s I Am Remarkable programme.Sasha shares the story of her Brilliant Human, Irina, a formidable journalism teacher whose lessons went far beyond writing. Through discipline, curiosity, and compassion disguised as toughness, Irina transformed shy young students into fearless, independent thinkers.Nearly 20 years after Irina’s passing, her impact still shapes how Sasha lives, leads, and inspires others. It’s a moving...
2025-10-1527 minThe Brilliant Humans PodcastEp. 2 | Lloyd Hollett on Comedy, Kindness & the Legacy of Russ AbbotIn this episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, host Jonathan Griffiths interviews Lloyd Hollett, a stand-up comic and entertainer, who shares his journey and the profound influence of his childhood hero, Russ Abbott.Lloyd reflects on how Abbott inspired him to pursue a career in comedy, the importance of family entertainment, and the role of teachers in nurturing talent. The conversation delves into the evolution of comedy, the significance of kindness, and the legacy of entertainers like Abbott, highlighting the impact they have on future generations.
2025-10-0833 minThe Brilliant Humans PodcastEp. 1 | Andrew Tilling – When Ordinary People Do Extraordinary ThingsIn this first episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, host Jonathan Griffiths sits down with Andrew Tilling to explore the extraordinary legacy of his parents, Ian Tilling and Cecilia-Wells Tilling.From Ian leading the largest peacetime aid convoy to Romania to Cecilia founding a transformative theatre school, their stories of resilience, courage, and community impact reveal what it truly means to be a brilliant human.Andrew reflects on how their examples shaped his life and work, offering lessons in leadership, purpose...
2025-09-2733 min
The naturethrive podcastnaturethrive podcast episode 4 - Planet Mark Director Andrew GriffithsIn this episode we speak to Andrew Griffiths, Director of Policy and Partnerships at Planetmark, a sustainability and net-zero certification scheme. The discussion revolves around the intrinsic connection between nature and climate, emphasizing that solving one crisis is impossible without addressing the other. Griffiths explains Planetmark's role in helping organizations measure and reduce carbon emissions, highlighting the challenges of decarbonization and the importance of policy and partnerships in driving sustainability.We explore the parallels between climate action and nature conservation, stressing that biodiversity collapse poses an existential threat alongside climate change. Andrew shares e...
2025-02-0524 min
(915) TALKWhy Does Preaching Matter? A Conversation With Jonathan Griffiths.Jonathan Griffiths serves as Lead Pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Church in Ottawa, Canada, sits on the Council of the Gospel Coalition Canada, and gives leadership to the Timothy Trust, which exists to promote expository Bible ministry. He loves to train and mentor developing leaders for gospel ministry. Jonathan studied theology at the University of Oxford and completed his PhD on Hebrews at the University of Cambridge. He takes a keen interest in current affairs, not least politics and economics.
2024-10-1951 min
Dr. Shawn Baker PodcastCarnivore Body Builder Discusses Injury | Dr. Shawn Baker & Jonathan GriffithsJonathan Griffiths is a 29-year-old with a BSc in Human Nutrition from Bournemouth, Dorset. His journey as an amateur bodybuilder has been unique due to a fused spine from a rugby injury at 14 and his Autism. Despite these hurdles, he's found incredible success on the carnivore diet over the past four years, after other pain relief methods failed. He has since competed twice as a carnivore bodybuilder, with his recent showing on June 2nd 2024 where he placed first against an extremely competitive line-up. He is going to the British finals to try and earn his pro card in the...
2024-09-0148 min
Encounter the TruthFaith That Bears Fruit (Part 2 of 2)When the gospel takes root in our lives, there will be fruit. This should be our expectation for ourselves and for others—and it is a cause for us to return praise to God. Pastor Jonathan begins a new series studying Colossians.
2024-08-3024 min
Encounter the TruthFaith That Bears Fruit (Part 1 of 2)When the gospel takes root in our lives, there will be fruit. This should be our expectation for ourselves and for others—and it is a cause for us to return praise to God. Pastor Jonathan begins a new series studying Colossians.
2024-08-2924 min
The Scott Mys ShowJonathan Griffiths - Carnivore Bodybuilding Contest Win! Jonathan Griffiths (@carnivore_muscle) is a successful carnivore bodybuilder and brilliant nutrition consultant who helps people get in the best shape of their lives while getting healthier at the same time. Jonathan recently competed for the first time in years and won his show! He has been in the nutrition industry, studying carefully for nearly 15 years. Jonathan has also undertaken several courses surrounding human health, including Medical Science and a Nutrition and Herbal Science certification. He has been using the most up-to-date scientific literature and experience from working with hundreds of individuals with unique health situations. Jonathan puts out...
2024-08-1341 min
The Source of Commercial Real EstateDelivering Value and Passion Through Industrial Real Estate with Chad GriffithsYou probably already know Chad Griffiths. Maybe from his successful Youtube Channel, his insight on Twitter and Linked In, or maybe from his own podcast where he interviews some high performers in industrial real estate. In this conversation, Jonathan and Chad discuss the different types of industrial real estate, the addition of industrial outdoor storage (IOS) to consider, the importance of power, doors, and clear height, the opportunities in small bay industrial, and where Chad sees industrial heading into the future. Connect with Chad:https://www.youtube.com/@industrializeTakeaways
2024-04-1654 min
Savage Perspective PodcastIn the Hot Seat with Jonathan GriffithsFor this episode, I'm actually a guest on Jonathan Griffiths' podcast, discussing my competition prep. Jonathan is the man behind Composition Consultant and has been a guest on my podcast before, so it was a pleasure to be interviewed by him and I hope you all enjoy this episode. What we discussed: My background and what brought me to the ketogenic lifestyle (2:10) Disordered eating in bodybuilding (4:18) Prioritizing whole, real foods (6:55) Ketogenic diet benefits for training performance and overall health (8:59) Meal frequency and tracking macros (14:47) The importance of tracking glucose levels (20:13) Full-body training (23:59) Ca...
2024-01-0554 min
FLOSS Weekly (Video)Noodling Around with OpenZiti - Philip Griffiths, OpenZiti and Secure Networking
Philip Griffiths of OpenZiti explains to Doc Searls, Shawn Powers, and Jonathan Bennett how OpenZiti is on its way to becoming the Linux of secure networking.
An overview of OpenZiti and how it implements zero trust principles by putting private networks inside applications.
How OpenZiti functions similarly to a VPN.
OpenZiti's security and how it authorizes connections.
Hosts: Doc Searls, Shawn Powers, and Jonathan Bennett
Guest: Philip Griffiths
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/floss-weekly
Think your open source project should be on FLOSS Weekly? Email...
2023-11-081h 07FLOSS Weekly (Audio)Noodling Around with OpenZiti - Philip Griffiths, OpenZiti and Secure Networking
Philip Griffiths of OpenZiti explains to Doc Searls, Shawn Powers, and Jonathan Bennett how OpenZiti is on its way to becoming the Linux of secure networking.
An overview of OpenZiti and how it implements zero trust principles by putting private networks inside applications.
How OpenZiti functions similarly to a VPN.
OpenZiti's security and how it authorizes connections.
Hosts: Doc Searls, Shawn Powers, and Jonathan Bennett
Guest: Philip Griffiths
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/floss-weekly
Think your open source project should be on FLOSS Weekly? Email...
2023-11-081h 07
The Scott Mys ShowJonathan Griffiths - Carnivore Bodybuilding and Body CompositionJonathan Griffiths (@composition_consultant) is a successful carnivore bodybuilder and brilliant nutrition consultant who helps people get in the best shape of their lives while getting healthier at the same time. He has been in the nutrition industry, studying carefully for nearly 15 years. Jonathan has also undertaken several courses surrounding human health, including Medical Science and a Nutrition and Herbal Science certification. He has been using the most up-to-date scientific literature and experience from working with hundreds of individuals with unique health situations. Jonathan puts out tons of free and valuable information on his instagram and YouTube channel...
2023-10-1438 min
Savage Perspective PodcastThe Broad Scope of Nutrition and Fitness with Jonathan GriffithsDo you struggle to make sense of the vast amounts of information out there surrounding nutrition and fitness? Jonathan Griffiths has been in the nutrition industry, studying carefully, for nearly 15 years, having undertaken several courses surrounding human health, including Medical Science, Nutrition and Herbal Sciences, and a Sports Science certification. Over that span of time, he has seen fad diets come and go. With the amount of misinformation online, he decided to uncover the truth. He uses the most up-to-date scientific literature, as well as experience from working with hundreds of individuals with unique health situations. We covered a...
2023-09-181h 27
Boundless Body RadioStrength, Carnivore, and Mental Health with Jonathan Griffiths! 432Send us Fan MailJonathan Griffiths is a successful carnivore bodybuilder and brilliant nutrition consultant. He has been in the nutrition industry, studying carefully for over 15 years, and has competed in bodybuilding competitions within the UK, including BNBF and UKBFF with top placings. He has also undertaken several courses surrounding human health, including Medical Science and a Nutrition and Herbal Science certification. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition. Over course of his career, he has seen fad diets come and go, and with the amount of misinformation that can be found on social me...
2023-03-221h 01
The 10ofthose PodcastLife, Ministry and Books (with Jonathan Griffiths)In this episode of the 10ofThose Podcast, Jonathan is joined by author Jonathan Griffiths in a wide-ranging conversation about his experiences in ministry and how books play such a large part of that effort.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.To find out more about the books Jonathan Griffiths has written, please visit either our US or UK based sites.This is t...
2023-03-2039 min
Encounter the TruthFaith That Bears Fruit (Part 2 of 2) | Walking WorthyWhen the gospel takes root in our lives, there will be fruit. This should be our expectation for ourselves and for others—and it is a cause for us to return praise to God. Pastor Jonathan begins a new series studying Colossians.
2023-01-1724 min
Encounter the TruthFaith That Bears Fruit (Part 1 of 2) | Walking WorthyWhen the gospel takes root in our lives, there will be fruit. This should be our expectation for ourselves and for others—and it is a cause for us to return praise to God. Pastor Jonathan begins a new series studying Colossians.
2023-01-1624 min
Encounter the TruthSpeaking Hope to Your Soul (Part 1 of 2) | Songs of the HeartThe psalmist who wrote Psalm 42 is far from home—he feels far from the people and the Lord he loves—and he is facing opposition in a hostile land. He is homesick in every way—socially, geographically, spiritually. If we have our sights set on our heavenly home—if we are longing for the day when we will see the Lord face-to-face—if we are a people who know the pressures of this world and the opposition of the Lord’s enemies—each one of us will know a feeling of spiritual homesickness—a longing for heaven.
2022-09-2124 min
Encounter the TruthWaiting for the Lord (Part 2 of 2) | Songs of the HeartWe see bad people not only getting away with doing bad things, but prospering and flourishing as they do so. And if we’re honest, it gets to us at least some of the time. This feeling is nothing new. It’s what prompted King David to write this Psalm. And he has this to say about it: "Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb."
2022-09-2024 min
Encounter the TruthWaiting for the Lord (Part 1 of 2) | Songs of the HeartWe see bad people not only getting away with doing bad things, but prospering and flourishing as they do so. And if we’re honest, it gets to us at least some of the time. This feeling is nothing new. It’s what prompted King David to write this Psalm. And he has this to say about it: "Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb."
2022-09-1924 min
Encounter the TruthTaking Refuge in the Lord (Part 2 of 2) | Songs of the HeartDavid knows that the Lord is committed to protecting those of his covenant community; he knows that God is a God of faithfulness to his people; a God of mercy to those who call on him. If we are sensible and wise people, we will want to join David and cry out to the Lord as he cries out, "Keep me safe, O God."
2022-09-1624 min
Encounter the TruthTaking Refuge in the Lord (Part 1 of 2) | Songs of the HeartDavid knows that the Lord is committed to protecting those of his covenant community; he knows that God is a God of faithfulness to his people; a God of mercy to those who call on him. If we are sensible and wise people, we will want to join David and cry out to the Lord as he cries out, "Keep me safe, O God."
2022-09-1524 min
Encounter the TruthThe Blessing Continues (Part 2 of 2) | The BlessingAbraham seeks to be faithful in finding a wife for Isaac from among his family (and not the surrounding nations) and in staying in the land of promise. God honours this in providing Rebekah for Isaac. Thus the family line is secured, and Abraham dies enjoying the blessing of God on every side. Despite all the ups and downs of his faith and failure, God has blessed him and his family, just as he promised.
2022-09-1424 min
Encounter the TruthThe Blessing Continues (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingAbraham seeks to be faithful in finding a wife for Isaac from among his family (and not the surrounding nations) and in staying in the land of promise. God honours this in providing Rebekah for Isaac. Thus the family line is secured, and Abraham dies enjoying the blessing of God on every side. Despite all the ups and downs of his faith and failure, God has blessed him and his family, just as he promised.
2022-09-1324 min
Encounter the TruthWaiting for a Homeland (Part 2 of 2) | The BlessingAbraham’s decision to buy a parcel of land in the promised land to bury Sarah affirms his trust in the Lord’s promise that this land will be his and his children’s. Yet, the fact that Sarah dies there as a sojourner and the fact that so much of the covenant promise has yet to be fulfilled acts as a stark reminder that God’s people are sojourners on this earth, awaiting the fulfilment of all God’s promises in the land yet to come. Do we live in this world as sojourners, trusting in the promises of a homel...
2022-09-1224 min
Encounter the TruthWaiting for a Homeland (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingAbraham’s decision to buy a parcel of land in the promised land to bury Sarah affirms his trust in the Lord’s promise that this land will be his and his children’s. Yet, the fact that Sarah dies there as a sojourner and the fact that so much of the covenant promise has yet to be fulfilled acts as a stark reminder that God’s people are sojourners on this earth, awaiting the fulfilment of all God’s promises in the land yet to come. Do we live in this world as sojourners, trusting in the promises of a homel...
2022-09-0924 min
Encounter the TruthThe Lord Who Provides (Part 2 of 2) | The BlessingIn a very great test of faith, Abraham is called to give up Isaac and trust God’s power to restore him. God does so by providing a sacrifice in his place. Here on the mount we are given a picture of what God will do to keep and fulfil his covenant—he will give his own Son to be the sacrifice and the substitution.
2022-09-0824 min
Encounter the TruthThe Lord Who Provides (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingIn a very great test of faith, Abraham is called to give up Isaac and trust God’s power to restore him. God does so by providing a sacrifice in his place. Here on the mount we are given a picture of what God will do to keep and fulfil his covenant—he will give his own Son to be the sacrifice and the substitution.
2022-09-0724 min
Encounter the TruthThe God of Astounding Faithfulness (Part 2 of 2) | The BlessingDespite all the improbability of an elderly and childless couple having a son, God keeps his promise and gives Isaac to Abraham and Sarah. His faithfulness to the promise has not been undermined by the sin and failure of his servants. In addition to this, God shows his faithfulness to Hagar and Ishmael. God is entirely faithful to his promises—more faithful that we can imagine or comprehend.
2022-09-0624 min
Encounter the TruthThe God of Astounding Faithfulness (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingDespite all the improbability of an elderly and childless couple having a son, God keeps his promise and gives Isaac to Abraham and Sarah. His faithfulness to the promise has not been undermined by the sin and failure of his servants. In addition to this, God shows his faithfulness to Hagar and Ishmael. God is entirely faithful to his promises—more faithful that we can imagine or comprehend.
2022-09-0524 min
Encounter the TruthAn Unflattering Comparison (Part 2 of 2) | The BlessingIn a very unfortunate case of déjà vu, Abraham fears for his own safety on account of his wife as he leads his family into foreign territory. As he did in Egypt some 35 years before, he decides to pretend she is merely his sister to escape any trouble on her account. In the events that ensue, a Gentile king puts Abraham to shame by his good behaviour—and God shows his faithfulness to his faltering servant.
2022-09-0224 min
Encounter the TruthAn Unflattering Comparison (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingIn a very unfortunate case of déjà vu, Abraham fears for his own safety on account of his wife as he leads his family into foreign territory. As he did in Egypt some 35 years before, he decides to pretend she is merely his sister to escape any trouble on her account. In the events that ensue, a Gentile king puts Abraham to shame by his good behaviour—and God shows his faithfulness to his faltering servant.
2022-09-0124 min
Encounter the TruthThe Judgment and Mercy of God (Part 2 of 2) | The BlessingHere we see the ugliness of sin unveiled, the judgment of God revealed, and his mercy poured out. We see judgment on Sodom and mercy and salvation in the rescue of Lot and his undeserving family. Tragically, salvation from Sodom does not purge sin from the heart, as the sin of Lot’s family so vividly illustrates.
2022-08-3124 min
Encounter the TruthThe Judgment and Mercy of God (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingHere we see the ugliness of sin unveiled, the judgment of God revealed, and his mercy poured out. We see judgment on Sodom and mercy and salvation in the rescue of Lot and his undeserving family. Tragically, salvation from Sodom does not purge sin from the heart, as the sin of Lot’s family so vividly illustrates.
2022-08-3024 min
Encounter the TruthThe Friend of the Righteous (Part 2 of 2) | The BlessingDivine messengers come to Abram’s home to bring the good news of the blessing of a child to come. But the same messengers who visit Abram with news of divine favour have as their next destination the sinful city of Sodom, where judgment will fall. It is a powerful reminder that the Lord who blesses is also the Lord who judges.
2022-08-2924 min
Encounter the TruthThe Friend of the Righteous (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingDivine messengers come to Abram’s home to bring the good news of the blessing of a child to come. But the same messengers who visit Abram with news of divine favour have as their next destination the sinful city of Sodom, where judgment will fall. It is a powerful reminder that the Lord who blesses is also the Lord who judges.
2022-08-2624 min
Encounter the TruthThe Sign of the Covenant (Part 2 of 2) | The BlessingDespite the failure and sin of Abram in the previous chapter, the Lord reaffirms his commitment to give him a land and a people—and he seals that covenantal commitment with the sign of circumcision. He makes it clear to us that his grace and forbearance do not remove the requirement of obedience, but actually reinforce it.
2022-08-2524 min
Encounter the TruthThe Sign of the Covenant (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingDespite the failure and sin of Abram in the previous chapter, the Lord reaffirms his commitment to give him a land and a people—and he seals that covenantal commitment with the sign of circumcision. He makes it clear to us that his grace and forbearance do not remove the requirement of obedience, but actually reinforce it.
2022-08-2424 min
Encounter the TruthThe Cost of Self-Reliance (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingAbram and Sarai knew the promise of God, but grew impatient with God’s timeline, not seeing how the promise could be fulfilled. They took matters into their own hands to further God’s agenda—and the results were disastrous. In this messy incident, we see the cost of sinful self-reliance and the abundant grace of God.
2022-08-2324 min
Encounter the TruthThe Cost of Self-Reliance (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingAbram and Sarai knew the promise of God, but grew impatient with God’s timeline, not seeing how the promise could be fulfilled. They took matters into their own hands to further God’s agenda—and the results were disastrous. In this messy incident, we see the cost of sinful self-reliance and the abundant grace of God.
2022-08-2224 min
Encounter the TruthThe Lord Our Shield and Reward (Part 2 of 2) | Genesis 15When Abraham could not see the way forward for the fulfilment of the plans and purposes of God, the Lord reaffirmed the covenant and taught Abraham that he—the Lord—was his shield of protection and the substance and source of his reward. The promise-making and promise-keeping God is faithful and all-sufficient for his people.
2022-08-1924 min
Encounter the TruthThe Lord Our Shield and Reward (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingWhen Abraham could not see the way forward for the fulfilment of the plans and purposes of God, the Lord reaffirmed the covenant and taught Abraham that he—the Lord—was his shield of protection and the substance and source of his reward. The promise-making and promise-keeping God is faithful and all-sufficient for his people.
2022-08-1824 min
Encounter the TruthBattle and Blessing (Part 2 of 2) | The BlessingThe covenant blessing of God does not spare God’s people the experience of battling enemy forces, but it does guarantee their ultimate victory. Added to this, in a remarkable event (the encounter with Melchizedek) God adds renewed blessing, while pointing forward to the One who will fulfil the covenant promises in a day to come.
2022-08-1724 min
Encounter the TruthBattle and Blessing (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingThe covenant blessing of God does not spare God’s people the experience of battling enemy forces, but it does guarantee their ultimate victory. Added to this, in a remarkable event (the encounter with Melchizedek) God adds renewed blessing, while pointing forward to the One who will fulfil the covenant promises in a day to come.
2022-08-1624 min
Encounter the TruthThe Open Hand of Faith (Part 2 of 2) | The BlessingAs Abraham begins to enter into the blessings of God in terms of land and goods and people, we see a godly spirit of generosity come through (and perhaps we see the start of a contrast with Lot). The blessing of God is meant to make his people a blessing to others.
2022-08-1524 min
Encounter the TruthThe Open Hand of Faith (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingAs Abraham begins to enter into the blessings of God in terms of land and goods and people, we see a godly spirit of generosity come through (and perhaps we see the start of a contrast with Lot). The blessing of God is meant to make his people a blessing to others.
2022-08-1224 min
Encounter the TruthBlessed to Be a Blessing (Part 1 of 2) | Genesis 12Here is the foundational promise of God, fulfilled in Jesus and the gospel. It all comes from God and his initiative. Abraham is the recipient, as we are recipients in Christ. This blessing is meant to go to the world—and so our missionary mandate is found here. The folly of Abraham here reminds us that the blessing rests on grace and not merit.
2022-08-1124 min
Encounter the TruthBlessed to Be a Blessing (Part 1 of 2) | The BlessingHere is the foundational promise of God, fulfilled in Jesus and the gospel. It all comes from God and his initiative. Abraham is the recipient, as we are recipients in Christ. This blessing is meant to go to the world—and so our missionary mandate is found here. The folly of Abraham here reminds us that the blessing rests on grace and not merit.
2022-08-1024 min
Encounter the TruthThe Patient God (Part 2 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Patience is vital to our understanding of who God is and what he is like. Were it not for God’s patience, you and I would not be here at all. Each one of us is the beneficiary of the extraordinary patience of God.
2022-08-0924 min
Encounter the TruthThe Patient God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Patience is vital to our understanding of who God is and what he is like. Were it not for God’s patience, you and I would not be here at all. Each one of us is the beneficiary of the extraordinary patience of God.
2022-08-0824 min
Encounter the TruthThe Generous God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Our God is fundamentally and in his character a generous God. His inclination is not in the direction of miserliness—but in the direction of bounty. That’s an outworking of both his goodness and his love. I hope that we will learn to trust God in his generosity—and then delight in him more as we see his abundant goodness in his lavish generosity.
2022-08-0524 min
Encounter the TruthThe Generous God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Our God is fundamentally and in his character a generous God. His inclination is not in the direction of miserliness—but in the direction of bounty. That’s an outworking of both his goodness and his love. I hope that we will learn to trust God in his generosity—and then delight in him more as we see his abundant goodness in his lavish generosity.
2022-08-0424 min
Encounter the TruthThe Jealous God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Whereas the world’s megalomaniacs grab hold of power and glory out of an ugly selfish ambition—whereas they grasp for something that is not theirs—the Bible would remind us that the God of heaven is supremely glorious in and of himself and perfectly worthy of all honour. And so, when the Bible tells us that God is a jealous God—it is simply telling us that he has an appropriate concern—a rightful zeal—for his own glory.
2022-08-0324 min
Encounter the TruthThe Jealous God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Whereas the world’s megalomaniacs grab hold of power and glory out of an ugly selfish ambition—whereas they grasp for something that is not theirs—the Bible would remind us that the God of heaven is supremely glorious in and of himself and perfectly worthy of all honour. And so, when the Bible tells us that God is a jealous God—it is simply telling us that he has an appropriate concern—a rightful zeal—for his own glory.
2022-08-0224 min
Encounter the TruthThe Gracious and Merciful God (Part 2 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?If there is a distinction between grace and mercy—it is that God’s mercy speaks of his goodness to us in our misery and distress when we cannot save ourselves, while his grace speaks of his goodness to us in our guilt when we deserve only his punishment. In mercy God spares us destruction—and in grace he forgives us and makes his children, lavishing his kindness upon us.
2022-08-0124 min
Encounter the TruthThe Gracious and Merciful God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?If there is a distinction between grace and mercy—it is that God’s mercy speaks of his goodness to us in our misery and distress when we cannot save ourselves, while his grace speaks of his goodness to us in our guilt when we deserve only his punishment. In mercy God spares us destruction—and in grace he forgives us and makes his children, lavishing his kindness upon us.
2022-07-2924 min
Encounter the TruthThe Just and Righteous God (Part 2 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?God’s “righteousness” is his character of total rightness, integrity, goodness and truth—and his “justice” is his expression of that character in his governance of the universe. And the two ideas, although distinct, belong together in the Bible’s portrait of God.
2022-07-2824 min
Encounter the TruthThe Just and Righteous God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?God’s “righteousness” is his character of total rightness, integrity, goodness and truth—and his “justice” is his expression of that character in his governance of the universe. And the two ideas, although distinct, belong together in the Bible’s portrait of God.
2022-07-2724 min
Encounter the TruthThe Faithful God (Part 2 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?There is something deeply attractive to us about the faithfulness of God. Faithfulness is something we value and long for—but so often fail to see in our society and in our own lives. As fallen people, we do not behave as we ought to behave—we don't even behave as we want to behave.
2022-07-2624 min
Encounter the TruthThe Faithful God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?There is something deeply attractive to us about the faithfulness of God. Faithfulness is something we value and long for—but so often fail to see in our society and in our own lives. As fallen people, we do not behave as we ought to behave—we don't even behave as we want to behave.
2022-07-2524 min
Encounter the TruthThe Holy God (Part 2 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?The holiness of God is supremely important to understanding who he truly is. As some have said before me, God’s holiness is his “attribute of attributes.” It gives shape to all the others. There is a real sense in which holiness summarizes who God is.
2022-07-2224 min
Encounter the TruthThe Holy God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?The holiness of God is supremely important to understanding who he truly is. As some have said before me, God’s holiness is his “attribute of attributes.” It gives shape to all the others. There is a real sense in which holiness summarizes who God is.
2022-07-2124 min
Encounter the TruthThe Loving God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?No love is more important to us than the love of God himself. Beyond the love of spouse or parent or friend is the significance of the love of God. Nothing matters more to us than to know that the God of heaven loves us—and that in his character, he is indeed a God of love.
2022-07-2024 min
Encounter the TruthThe Loving God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?No love is more important to us than the love of God himself. Beyond the love of spouse or parent or friend is the significance of the love of God. Nothing matters more to us than to know that the God of heaven loves us—and that in his character, he is indeed a God of love.
2022-07-1924 min
Encounter the TruthThe Good God (Part 2 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Our God is always good, entirely good, uncompromisingly good in every way. And for us who long to find true goodness—to know reliable goodness—that simple but profound truth comes to us as a balm to the soul.
2022-07-1824 min
Encounter the TruthThe Good God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Our God is always good, entirely good, uncompromisingly good in every way. And for us who long to find true goodness—to know reliable goodness—that simple but profound truth comes to us as a balm to the soul.
2022-07-1524 min
Encounter the TruthThe Glorious God (Part 2 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?At the most fundamental level, the term “glory” speaks of the excellence of God himself: his worth and his beauty, the perfection of his character, his holiness and his power. But this language is also used to speak of the visible display of God’s worth and majesty—the visible expression of the fact that this glorious God is present.
2022-07-1424 min
Encounter the TruthThe Glorious God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?At the most fundamental level, the term “glory” speaks of the excellence of God himself: his worth and his beauty, the perfection of his character, his holiness and his power. But this language is also used to speak of the visible display of God’s worth and majesty—the visible expression of the fact that this glorious God is present.
2022-07-1324 min
Encounter the TruthThe Omnipresent God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Essential to our humanity is our limitation when it comes to space. But not so with God. Essential to his divinity is his ability to be in all places at once—fully present everywhere there is to be. Our God is omnipresent.
2022-07-1224 min
Encounter the TruthThe Omnipresent God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Essential to our humanity is our limitation when it comes to space. But not so with God. Essential to his divinity is his ability to be in all places at once—fully present everywhere there is to be. Our God is omnipresent.
2022-07-1124 min
Encounter the TruthThe All-Knowing, All-Wise God (Part 2 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Being eternal and unchanging, God knows all things and never grows in his knowledge; he is never surprised by anything; his degree of insight and understanding never develops. In his eternity, he knows everything there is to know—he knows all that has happened, is happening, and will happen—and he knows all this fully, and at once.
2022-07-0824 minEncounter the TruthThe All-Knowing, All-Wise God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Being eternal and unchanging, God knows all things and never grows in his knowledge; he is never surprised by anything; his degree of insight and understanding never develops. In his eternity, he knows everything there is to know—he knows all that has happened, is happening, and will happen—and he knows all this fully, and at once.
2022-07-0724 min
Encounter the TruthThe Incomprehensible God (Part 2 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?We can know God and, as believers, we do know God. But Christians have long used the language of “incomprehensibility” to express the truth that it is impossible for us, as finite creatures, to fully grasp the infinite God; we can’t know God as he knows himself; we can’t know and comprehend all that he is. It’s more than we could expect or manage; and it’s more than God has given us to know.
2022-07-0624 min
Encounter the TruthThe Incomprehensible God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?We can know God and, as believers, we do know God. But Christians have long used the language of “incomprehensibility” to express the truth that it is impossible for us, as finite creatures, to fully grasp the infinite God; we can’t know God as he knows himself; we can’t know and comprehend all that he is. It’s more than we could expect or manage; and it’s more than God has given us to know.
2022-07-0524 min
Encounter the TruthThe Independent God (Part 2 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Everything in this world draws its strength, integrity—its very existence—from something else. Everything, that is, except God himself. He truly is independent of all other things. He needs nothing for anything; he depends upon no one and no thing. He is entirely self-sufficient.
2022-07-0424 min
Encounter the TruthThe Independent God (Part 1 of 2) | Who Is Like Our God?Everything in this world draws its strength, integrity—its very existence—from something else. Everything, that is, except God himself. He truly is independent of all other things. He needs nothing for anything; he depends upon no one and no thing. He is entirely self-sufficient.
2022-07-0124 min
The Cloverdale Baptist PodcastBill C-4: Its Dangers and Our Response (w/ Jonathan Griffiths)The Canadian government recently passed Bill C-4 in order to outlaw Conversion Therapy, a practice that has been defined in very broad terms. Last week, Pastor Rob was joined by Pastor Jonathan Griffiths, a fellow member of the TGC Canada council, to discuss how this bill affects the Canadian church and believers and how we are to respond in light of the biblical truths.
Cloverdale Baptist Church
www.cloverdalebaptist.ca
2022-06-1700 min
Supersetyourlife.com PodcastE87 – Jonathan Griffiths, Pt. 3: Training on Carnivore, “The Anabolic Window,” Bloodwork, and More!Jonathan Griffiths returns a THIRD TIME to take a deeper cut into Carnivore Bodybuilding! He is a highly competitive bodybuilder that uses an all-meat diet for contest prep.
Having nearly turned pro on multiple occasions with an INSANE amount of muscle mass, coming in completely shredded, he’s really proven what’s possible to do with the carnivore diet not only in terms of health but also extreme aesthetics.
PART 1: https://youtu.be/0bBzYDOGlvk
PART 2: https://youtu.be/x4gxTbybCFg
Show notes:
1:49 Global creatine shortage (!)
6:00 Jonathan’s traini...
2022-04-301h 07
Supersetyourlife.com PodcastE85 – Jonathan Griffiths, Pt. 2: Steroids, Macro Ratios, and Peak Week StrategiesJonathan Griffiths is a highly competitive bodybuilder that uses an all-meat diet for contest prep.
Check out Episode 83 for Jonathan's backstory if you haven't listened to that one first!
Having nearly turned pro on multiple occasions with an INSANE amount of muscle mass, coming in completely shredded, he’s really proven what’s possible to do with the carnivore diet not only in terms of health but also extreme aesthetics.
Jonathan does offer coaching services. The best way to follow and contact him is through Instagram: @composition_consultant.
Book your free 15-min...
2022-04-181h 58
Supersetyourlife.com PodcastE83 – Jonathan Griffiths, the Carnivore Bodybuilder, Pt. 1: Dieting for a Competition, Building Phases, and Relaxation Techniques.Jonathan Griffiths is a highly competitive bodybuilder that uses an all-meat diet for contest prep.
Having nearly turned pro on multiple occasions with an INSANE amount of muscle mass, coming in completely shredded, he’s really proven what’s possible to do with the carnivore diet not only in terms of health but also extreme aesthetics.
Jonathan does offer coaching services. The best way to follow and contact him is through Instagram: @composition_consultant.
Video available on our YouTube channel "SKULLBELLZTV"
Show notes:
09:34 Jonathan’s bio and accomplishments.
10:2...
2022-04-021h 10