Shows
God BotherersPodcast AnnouncementRob shares some news about the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0401 min
God Botherers21. It's a Miracle!They're back! It's a miracle...or is it? Rob & Martin have fun delving into miracles: what is a miracle, are they real, are they symbolic? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1251 min
God Botherers20. Isn't The Bible Massively Chauvinistic?In this exciting episode, Rob & Martin walk on egg shells in an attempt to answer a listener's question: Is the bible chauvinistic, male orientated and dismissive of women? Rob also has some good news for Martin. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2938 min
God Botherers19. Christmas Special'24It’s the God Botherers Christmas Party! You are all invited for jokes, carols and mince pies! Merry Christmas to one and all! Carol samples from Kings College Choir, Cambridge, 2013-2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1550 min
God Botherers18. Multi-Faith HouseholdsMartin & Rob tackle a reader’s question about becoming a christian but being married to a non-christian. Should one try to convert their partner? How do you raise children in such a situation? And who puts out the rubbish!? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2748 min
God Botherers17. Halloween: Whose Celebration is it Anyway!?Halloween, whose celebration is it anyway!? Did the Church steal an ancient pagan religious observance? Is it evil? Should Christians celebrate it? Listen to find out! Credit to historians Tim O'Neill of History for Atheists, and Dr. Andrew Henry of Religion for Breakfast for the information on today's quiz. I’ll add their videos about Halloween on our FaceBook page - to find us search for God Botherers Podcast. Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2554 min
God Botherers16. SexEpisode 16. Sex. Do Christian’s hate sex? Is the Christian idea about sex out-dated? What’s the Church of England’s views on same-sex marriage? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-1547 min
God Botherers15. Is Heaven Like Devon?Rob & Martin are back with a packed show this month: Was the Paris Olympics Last Supper drag act parody blasphemous? Isn’t Heaven a made up tale? Is Heaven in Devon or the Isle of Wight? How do you get to Heaven - down the M5? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-3048 min
God Botherers14. Aren't Christians Hypocrites?I am holier than thou! Or am I? Aren't Christians just a massive load of hipocrites!? Listen to find out! Listen all the way to the end for an 'easter egg'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1944 min
God Botherers13. Hi, I'm Jesus!Rob & Martin get a question from a listener! Has Martin really met Jesus? How do you meet Jesus? Listen to find out, with lots of laughs along the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1547 min
God Botherers12. Easter is Actually Pagan...Not!Did Christian's steal the pagan celebration of Easter? Rob quizzes Martin to find out! Enjoy an episode of eggs and bunnies whilst exploring what Easter is all about. Happy Easter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2746 min
God Botherers11. Why Wasps? The Problem of SufferingRob & Martin have a stab at tackling the age old problem of suffering! Why would an all loving, all knowing God allow us to suffer? (Please note: The subject of miscarriage is briefly mentioned in the episode). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2940 min
God Botherers10. The January BluesSo, Christmas is over, but what now? Now that the distractions of Christmas are over, many of us can suffer from the 'January Blues', and some of us can suffer from depression and anxiety in other times of the year. Can Christianity help us at all with our mental health? Martin and Rob discuss with their usual sense of humour! (Note: The issue of suicide is discussed in this episode). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1839 min
God Botherers9. Christmas SpecialJoin our Christmas party! Complete with quiz, music, mince pies, cracker jokes and a wee baby Jesus! Rob managed to wangle an extra quiz point somehow, hear how he did it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1241 min
God Botherers8. The Dawkins Road Rage PrayerRob and Martin discuss Richard Dawkins' love life, the power of prayer and road rage - all in one episode - wow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2243 min
God Botherers7. Pick Up Thine Dog Poo And Sin No MoreMartin and Rob explore the word sin and how to deal with it. Martin punches Rob in the face, Rob has Church dramas, and Adam and Eve have a bad day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1847 min
God Botherers6. Brian May or Jesus?Who's better, Brian May or Jesus!? Martin and Rob discuss the person at the centre of Christianity: Who was he? What was he like? Did he really rise from the dead!? Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1840 min
God Botherers5. Oi, Vicar, Read Your Bible!Isn't the Bible just a made up load of nonsense!? Rob & Martin discuss the most influential 'book' ever published: What is it, how should we read it, is it relevant to my life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-3043 minGod Botherers4. Homer Goes to ChurchA guide on how to go to church. Where do I sit, what do I do, what the heck is this all about!? Lessons from Homer Simpson and nudists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-0143 minGod Botherers3. God, The Eternal Bacon SandwichIs God a bearded sky god? Or is it a bit more complicated than that? Rob & Martin attempt to find out whilst discussing sandwiches and Abba. *Bacon alternatives are available. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-2449 minGod Botherers2. If In Doubt Follow The Bishop's FingerRob & Martin discuss mints, ale, and doubt. Are you allowed to have doubt if you're a christian? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-0842 minGod Botherers1. The Faith of Indiana JonesGod Botherers, Rob and Martin, discuss their stories through faith and question Indiana Jones' motives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-1535 min