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The Word From ThurlesCreation GroansThe world is under God's judgement. It's why bad things happen. The whole creation groans and longs for better times, and so do we, but we must stay faithful to Jesus. Romans 8:18 – 25.2025-03-1136 min
The Word From ThurlesSons And HeirsHeirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. Wow! But what does it mean? And there's an if. If we suffer with Him. Romans 8: 17.2025-03-1035 min
The Word From ThurlesHow Can I Be Sure?Do you ever wonder if you are really saved? In Romans 8:14 - 15 Paul tells you how you can be sure you are the real deal.2025-02-1832 min
The Word From ThurlesDeath By The SpiritIf you want to be done with those persistent sind that trouble you, you've got to do it "by the spirit." Romans 8:12 - 14.2025-02-1032 min
The Word From ThurlesDeath To The FleshHow are we to deal with those sins that still trouble us? Continuing to look at Romans 8:12 - 13.2025-02-0630 min
The Word From ThurlesThere's No ObligationYou don't ever have to sin. You are under no obligation. You can always say no. Romans 8:12 - 14.2025-01-2725 min
The Word From ThurlesFive Amazing ThingsHere are five amazing things that are true of every Christian. Romans 8:9 – 11.2024-11-1122 min
The Word From ThurlesA Christian MindsetWhat’s your mindset? Do you think in the same way as the people all around you? Do you base your decisions and choices on the same values they do? Do the same things matter to you that matter to them? Do you have the mindset of the flesh, or do you have the mindset of the spirit? Romans 8:5 - 8.2024-10-2130 min
The Word From ThurlesForgiven Changed And ChangingJesus came into the world not only so that we could be forgiven; He came to condemn sin in the flesh so that we can change. Romans 8:1 - 4.2024-10-1430 min
The Word From ThurlesWho Will Deliver Me? Paul has told us that we're dead to sin: we are no longer slaves to it; we are slaves to God now. But we still have a battle with sin every single day. How come? What’s going on with us? Why do we still keep sinning? Romans 7:15 - 252024-10-0734 min
The Word From ThurlesThe Law Is GoodWhat about the Law? If we're saved by grace alone through faith alone, does the law not matter anymore? Is the law a bad thing? Romans 7:7 - 142024-09-1627 min
The Word From ThurlesFree from The LawWhat about all those Old Testament rules and regulations that were so important to the Jews for hundreds of years? If the righteousness God gives has nothing to do with keeping the law — if it’s down to faith and faith alone — does the law not matter any more? Romans 7:1 – 6.2024-09-0226 min
The Word From ThurlesWages And Grace"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23. You know it by heart, but maybe you have never really thought about why Paul wrote it and how it fits with the rest of Romans 6.2024-08-2626 min
The Word From ThurlesReckon Yourself DeadDo you have sins — or maybe just one particular sin — that you struggle with? A sin or sins that keep pulling you down? I think you’ll find this passage from Paul's letter to the Romans helpful. Romans 6:1 – 132024-08-1331 min
The Word From ThurlesShould We Go On Sinning?Should we keep on sinning so that God can go on showing us more and more of his wonderful grace? Romans 6:1 – 4.2024-07-2028 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastGod's Resting PlaceThere must have been years when faithful pilgrims made their way to Jerusalem with mixed feelings: joy at seeing the holy city and grief over the state of it. Some of us have similar mixed feelings about the church. Psalm 132 can help us in the same way it helped them.2024-07-1108 min
One in the Chair and Two Waiting: the dental podcast by Stuart Campbell and Michael Tang#49 Stephen McAuley the Dental HypnotherapistAfter hypnotising our cynical co-host, Stuart Campbell during a recent Edinburgh Prosthodontic Study Club, we welcome dental hypnotherapist, Stephen McAuley for a fascinating chat on the under-valued and wide benefits of applying hypnotherapy within dentistry.We also bring you some important and exciting updates on our new implant course from the Scottish Dental Academy, which will be starting in October 2024.You can find out more about our early bird discount and a trip to Portugal here> Home - Scottish Dental AcademyYou can find out more about Stephen and dental hypnotherapy via hi...2024-07-081h 18
The Word From ThurlesIn AdamWhen Adam sinned it's as if we all sinned: we have to pay the penalty for his sin. But there's good news. Romans 5:12 – 212024-07-0525 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastThe Valley Of HumiliationOn our journey to Jerusalem God brings us through dark valleys of humiliation. He has to, to help us deal with our pride. Psalm 1312024-07-0408 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastMy Sin, My Sin!You’re getting on a bit: near the journey’s end. Do you sometimes think, “My sin, my sin, how can I appear in the presence of God?” Maybe it's some specific sin — a dark secret from the past or maybe it's that ongoing sinfulness that you can't shake off. What should you do? Psalm 130 has the answer.2024-06-2706 min
The Word From ThurlesHere's What It MeansPaul has told us what the good news is, and it is very good news. But what does it mean? What difference does it make? If we have been justified by faith, what? What changes? Romans 5:1 – 11. 2024-06-2429 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastPut My Enemy To ShamePsalm 129 is a good song for when people are trying to hold you back from your journey, but can a Christian pray for the destruction of his enemies?2024-06-2009 min
Business Class: The Tourism Industry's PodcastWork With A Purpose: Cassandra McAuley of MMGY GlobalJoin us for an insightful conversation between Stephen Ekstrom, CEO of Tourism Academy, and Cassandra McAuley, industry expert and managing director at MMGY Global, as they delve into their unique career journeys and the transformative power of storytelling in tourism.In the first segment, Cassandra shares his diverse path from the science center to emergency services and eventually to MMGY Next Factor, her transition from communications to the dynamic world of tourism. Both emphasize the importance of continuous learning and the pivotal role of influential mentors in shaping their professional trajectories.Moving into the heart...2024-06-1822 min
The Word From ThurlesIt's Always Been The WayAbraham was justified by faith, David was justified by faith, Gentiles can be justified by faith, People who don’t even know the law can be justified by faith. Righteousness through faith has always been the way. There is no other way. Romans 42024-06-1735 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastA Happy SongIt’s hard to put into words what it's like to be happy. The best way is to use picture language and that’s what whoever wrote Psalm 128 does. He gives you a picture of what God's idea of happiness is, and he tells you how to find it.2024-06-1310 min
The Word From ThurlesConsequencesHave you considered the consequences of the fact that you are saved by faith alone? Romans 3:21 – 222024-06-1031 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastA Song To Keep The Kids AmusedWhen you get to the end of your life will you have left anything of lasting value or will you just die and be forgotten? That’s what Psalm 127 is about. It will stir you up to ask questions. What am I building? What will I leave behind? What is the point of all this effort I am putting in? And it has three important things to say to you.2024-06-0611 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastThose Were The DaysThere have been high points in the church’s history: revivals, times of rapid growth, victories, triumphs. But look at the state of it now. Like a sailing ship becalmed it seems to be going nowhere. it looks like the world is winning. What are we to do? Psalm 126.2024-05-3008 min
The Word From ThurlesRighteousnessHere’s the problem. The only thing that will satisfy God: the only thing that can make you acceptable to Him is righteousness — perfect righteousness. But there's good news. Romans 3:21 – 26.2024-05-2825 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastWhen The Going Gets ToughPsalm 125 is a good song for the days when it seems that everything is against you: those days when you just want to go back to bed and pull the blankets over you head.2024-05-2309 min
The Word From ThurlesNo ExcusesOur excuses don't stand. God has good reason to be angry with everyone. Romans 2:1 – 3:20.2024-05-2036 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastA Song Of Past TriumphsRecalling past triumphs will encourage you when the way ahead looks hard, strengthen you when you’re weary of the journey, make you brave. Psalm 124.2024-05-1610 min
The Word From ThurlesWhat’s Happening To The World?What’s happening to the world? It seems to be going from bad to worse: moral standards are dropping through the floor. Do you ever wonder what is going on? Paul knows the answer. Romans 1:24 – 32.2024-05-1340 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastWhen The Hardships Go On And OnSometimes the hardships go on and on. Some sicknesses don’t go away. Some problems can’t be solved. It can wear you down. If that’s where you’re at Psalm 123 is the song for you.2024-05-0910 min
The Word From ThurlesGod Is AngryIn Romans 1:18 – 23 Paul tells us that God is angry with everyone and he tells us why. It's not good news, but you need to hear the bad news so that you can appreciate just how good the good news is.2024-05-0637 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastRemember Where You're GoingIt's good to remember where you're going and why you're going there. Psalm 122 will help you do that.2024-05-0209 min
The Word From ThurlesI Am Not AshamedPaul was never ashamed of the good news about Jesus — the message God had called Him to proclaim. In this passage, he tells us why. Romans 1:8 – 17.2024-04-2927 min
From The DiamondAtlanta Braves wrap up April in strong fashion, plus a visit with Stephen VogtThe Atlanta Braves put the finishing touches on a memorable nine-game stay at Truist Park with a walk-off win to take a series from the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.
Grant McAuley looks back at the week that was and the homestand at large as the Atlanta Braves once again hold the best record in MLB after topping Cleveland to finish a 7-2 run at home. You'll hear about how the starting rotation may be primed for big things even without Spencer Strider, how that affects the bullpen, and why Atlanta offense could get even better as the weather heat ups.
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Five Loaves - The PodcastKeep Looking UpSometimes, on the way to the heavenly Jerusalem, God leads us through some dark valleys. Psalm 121 is a good song for when the going is tough.2024-04-2307 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastNo Turning BackIn the book of Psalms, there’s a group of 15 called Songs of Ascents. We think they were sung by pilgrims making their way to Jerusalem for one of the annual Jewish feasts. Songs for the road. Songs to keep the spirits up. Good songs to know when your journey gets tough. The first is Psalm 120.2024-04-1807 min
The Word From ThurlesI Am PaulRomans 1:1 - 7. Paul introduces himself to the believers in Rome.2024-04-1532 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastWatch Out For One AnotherIt’s your responsibility to see that the other believers you know get to heaven safely. James 5:19 – 20.2024-04-1107 min
The Word From ThurlesAnd So...Peter’s almost done. He’s ready to wind it up but before he puts his pen down there are four things he wants to emphasise. 2 Peter 3:14 – 18.2024-04-0825 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastPraySometimes I fear we have lost confidence in prayer. We put more confidence in our own work and planning. It must have been the same in James' day too. James 5:16 - 18.2024-04-0407 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastFess UpHave you offended — sinned against — someone? Here's what you must do. James 5:162024-03-2809 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastWhat To Do When You're Sick Part 2Why might God not heal you of your sickness? We return to James 5:14 - 15.2024-03-2111 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastWhat To Do When You're SickWe all get sick, it's just part of life. Did you realise that James 5:14 - 15 is the only place in the Bible where we are told what to do when sickness strikes?2024-03-1411 min
The Word From ThurlesThief In The Night“Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be.” Peter helps us to answer that question. 2 Peter 3:10 - 13.2024-03-1133 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastPray and SingWhen you’re suffering pray: when you’re cheerful sing. If you practice and make those two things your habit God will always be in your thoughts. James 5:132024-03-0710 min
The Word From ThurlesIt Will HappenDo you ever wonder, why is Jesus taking so long about coming back? Why does He let the world carry on the way it is? Peter has the answer. 2 Peter 3:1 – 9 2024-03-0533 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastTransparent HonestyJames says, above all, my brethren, do not swear. What does he mean by swearing and why is it so important that we don't? James 5:122024-02-2910 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastWait PatientlyHow are you coping with this broken world you live in? How are you doing with the patience thing? James says you must be patient and he tells you why. James 5:7 - 11.2024-02-2210 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastThat's RichIt’s OK to be rich but it’s very dangerous: it’s a serious disadvantage for a Christian. Handle your wealth with care. James 5:1 - 62024-02-1512 min
The Word From ThurlesHow To Spot An ImpostorPeter goes to great lengths to be sure we know how to spot a false teacher. 2 Peter 2:10 - 22.2024-02-1327 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastDo Not PresumeYou don’t know what will happen tomorrow. Your life is like a vapour. God controls the future. To leave God out of your reckoning is arrogant and evil. James wants you to remember those things when you make plans for the future. James 4:13 - 172024-02-0811 min
The Word From ThurlesDangerPeter warns that there will always be false teachers among us. We don't need to be anxious: God can deal with them. But on the other hand, we must not be complacent and sit back and do nothing. 2 Peter 2:1 – 10.2024-02-0523 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastRespectThere is no excuse. When your conversation puts other people down, it’s sinful. Stop kidding yourself.2024-02-0108 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastHe Gives More GraceIf God dealt with us like we deserve we wouldn’t have a hope. We need grace: we need more grace. The good news James has for us is that God gives more grace.2024-01-2512 min
The Word From ThurlesSomething More SureThe world is a confusing place. Sometimes it feels like you are stumbling about in the dark, but there's no need for that. Peter says you have everything you need to be a strong godly Christian and, he says, you have all the light you need to guide you through the world. We're continuing with our look at 2 Peter. This week: 2 Peter 1:12 – 21.2024-01-2237 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastDon't Love The WorldEverybody has desires: things they want for themselves. What's so bad about that, as long as it is nothing sinful? There's no harm in wanting some nice things is there?Well, James doesn't seem to think so. He calls it adultery.2024-01-1812 min
The Word From ThurlesA Recipe For GodlinessYou already have everything you need to live a godly life. You have the faith, you have everything else that is necessary, you have the power of God behind it all and you have all of God's magnificent promises.2024-01-1636 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastWhence The Wars?When you quarrel or argue, don’t say the devil made me do it, don’t say, I was provoked, don’t say somebody else stirred it up. It’s coming from your desires. There’s something you want: that’s what lies behind it.2024-01-1112 min
The Word From ThurlesThe Same Kind Of FaithIn this episode, we begin a new season looking at 2 Peter. Knowing that he's nearing the end of his time on earth, Peter's writing to warn the believers under his care to stay strong. In his introduction, he drops in an interesting thought: we all have the same kind of faith he had.2024-01-0828 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastAre You Wise?Are you wise? Well, we’ll see. In the verses we're going to think about in this episode, James will tell you what wisdom should look like. By the time he's finished, you’ll know if you’re wise, or otherwise.2023-12-2112 min
The Word From ThurlesA Bigger StoryWe've come to the bit where every good love story finishes: “They got married and they all lived happily ever after.” But our storyteller has more to say, for this story is part of a much bigger story.2023-12-1930 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastFaith That WorksReal faith, is believing what God says in His Word and living like you do. That’s the kind of faith that will save you.2023-12-1410 min
The Word From ThurlesA Community Steeped In HesedBethlehem, in the days of Ruth, shows us what a community of God's people should be like. It also helps us to understand what God is like.2023-12-1334 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastBe MercifulDo you love your neighbour in the same way that you love yourself? That, says James, is the real test. That will reveal whether or not your religion is pure and undefiled: whether or not your Christian profession is real.2023-12-0712 min
The Word From ThurlesWill He Say Yes?Naomi's risky plan has left us with a beautiful picture of marriage as God intends it to be, but better still, it opens up to us a deeper understanding of God's lovingkindness.2023-12-0436 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastDon't Be PartialDo you show partiality? Be careful how you answer. It's another test of the genuineness of your faith2023-11-3013 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastPure ReligionAre you a genuine Christian?Do you guard your tongue? Do you care for the needy? Do you keep yourself clean from the world's influence? Doing those things won't save you, but if you're the real deal they will be among the things you do.2023-11-2309 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastJust Do itWe’ve deceived ourselves into thinking that progress in the Christian life has to be a slow painful process. That’s why so many believers make so little progress in godliness over their lifetime, and it’s why we have so few godly people these days.2023-11-1613 min
The Word From ThurlesNaomi Has A PlanThe story of Ruth is really a story about God, the knowledge of whose hesed gives His people the nerve to grab opportunities and take risks in order to show His hesed to the people around them.2023-11-1330 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastQuick To Hear Slow To SpeakYou want to be a strong and mature Christian? Then take care to listen both to God and to other people. Listen with humility and respect. Be slow to form opinions. Avoid angry disputes. Have more confidence in the Word of God to change people.2023-11-0914 min
The Word From ThurlesHesedThe Hebrew word Hesed is one of the most important words in the Bible. It describes how God relates to us and it describes how we ought to relate to one another.2023-11-0732 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastWatch Out For TemptationWhen you face trials, you’re going to be tempted and when you're tempted you need to understand what’s going on. So James explains the nature of temptation, how it works and where it can lead, and his explanation will help you to overcome it.2023-11-0215 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastRiches In PerspectiveChristian values are different. Other people try to convince us that the way they see things is right and sometimes, if you’re honest, what they say seems to make sense and you wonder if you’re the one who’s got it wrong. You can get confused. James can help with that.2023-10-2615 min
The Word From ThurlesLight On The HorizonHow often, when the days are dark, we are like Naomi. All we can see is the badness. We don't see the glimmers of hope on our horizon and we don’t remember the promises.2023-10-2331 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastWisdom Is AvailableYou need wisdom? James says, No problem. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all freely and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” Ask God. He gives freely. He won’t throw it back at you. He won’t ever say, “You got yourself into this mess!” or anything like that. He’ll give you all the wisdom you need2023-10-1912 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastCount It All JoyWe're not told which James wrote the letter but I like to think it was Jesus' younger brother. I like to think that the things he teaches in it were learned as they were growing up together. Whether that's true or not, this is how Jesus lived and it's how He wants you to live.James begins by telling us how to benefit from the trials that come our way. "Count it all joy," he says.2023-10-1213 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastGalatians 5 SummarisedReal godliness is so woven into a persons character that it is his character: it's what he is. Prick him and he bleeds godliness, shake him and nothing but godliness spills out, he effortlessly and unselfconsciously oozes Jesus. Wouldn't it be so good to be one of those people?2023-10-0529 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastGive Up Your Old SinsWhen it comes to those stubborn sins that keep pulling you down, the Bible is very optimistic about your ability to overcome them. Get rid of the defeatist attitude. You are not a slave to sin: you don’t have to go on doing the same sins again and again. That is a lie the devil wants you to believe.2023-09-2834 min
The Word From ThurlesComing HomeWas there a time when some bitter blows from the hand of God and you headed off to try and find happiness with other gods, left God’s place and withdrew from God’s people? It’s time to come home. It might be costly and there are no guarantees that life will be easy but it’s time to return. Back home is where the blessing is.2023-09-2641 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastSelf-ControlWhen you walk in the Spirit the power of your desires and passions is broken. You can say no to them.2023-09-2126 min
The Word From ThurlesOh No!Did Elimilek do the wrong thing when he took his family to Moab? Was the tragedy that followed a judgement from God? How does God deal with His children wehn they turn their backs on Him anyway? A sermon on Ruth 1:1 – 52023-09-1929 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastA Thoroughly Decent PersonChristians who walk in the Spirit are thoroughly decent people: nice people, lovely people, attractive people. They're the kind of people you want to be around.2023-09-1431 min
The Word From ThurlesWhen The Judges RuledThey were dark, dark days in Israel in the days when the Judges ruled. Nobody knew it but even then God was at work doing something very good; doing something very big.A Sermon on Ruth 1:12023-09-1234 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastPatienceThe key to being patient is walking in the spirit.2023-09-0720 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastPeaceA calm and peaceful heart is the fruit of walking in the Spirit. That's why Christians are such tranquil, untroubled, unflappable people. Aren't you? If you were walking in the Spirit all the time you would be. In this episode learn more about what it means to walk in the Spirit and how to grow in the experience of and radiate that peace everyone craves.2023-08-3127 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastReasons For JoylessnessWhen joy stops happening you know you must have taken a wrong turn, you are on the wrong road. You want to know, am I walking in the Spirit? Let joy be your guide.That sounds fine, you say, but a lot of the time I do not feel happy, where am I going wrong and, more important, how do I put it right?2023-08-2429 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastJoyChristians should be the most joyful people. After all, we do have a lot to be joyful about. But what is joy: the kind of joy the Bible talks about? What does it look like? How do you come by it? What does it mean to be joyful, and what does it mean if you're not?2023-08-1721 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastThe Fruit Of The SpiritWhat does it mean to walk in the Spirit? How do you do it? What does it look like when you do?2023-08-1019 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastWalk In The SpiritBut how are you meant to deal with the the flesh and it's sinful desires? Make a plan? Come up with some rules and get serious about keeping them? That's the very thing Paul says you mustn't do. Instead, he says, "Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the desires of the flesh."2023-08-0328 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastDon't Indulge The FleshWhat is going on with me? I love God’s law, I want to be righteous, I love God's people, but sometimes you wouldn’t think it to look at me. The problem is the flesh, and Paul says I mustn't use my freedom as an opportunity to indulge it.2023-07-2720 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastFaith Works Through LoveRule keeping is not the way to godliness: it's faith working through love, that's the way. But how does faith work through love?2023-07-2030 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastLiving By Faith“We through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.” (Galatians 5:5) But what does that look like? Hebrews 11 will help us work that out.2023-07-1325 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastThere's A ProblemI have a problem with the idea of being free from having to keep God’s law. I'm free from the law but I’ll be blowed if I don't still want to keep it anyway. I just love God’s law, don’t you? I love God’s law — all of it. Let me tell you why.2023-07-0622 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastGo FreeSo you want to be a godly person. The first thing you should understand is that Jesus died to set you free. Do you know what that means?2023-06-2928 min
Five Loaves - The PodcastGodlinessOccasionally someone crosses your path. There's something about him or her that's very attractive. It's hard to describe but there are some remarkable qualities that you notice right away: inner joy, peace, gentleness, kindness, goodness, strong calm easy confidence in the Lord. They make an impression but the impression is not of themselves, they radiate the presence of Jesus.Yes, there's something very attractive about people like that. They possess the quality we call godliness.Wouldn't it be good to be one of those people?Over the next few weeks godliness will be...2023-06-2710 minFrom The Diamond10/22/22 From The Diamond - Winter is coming and a visit with Stephen VogtWith the Atlanta Braves' early exit in the postseason, the focus turns to preparing the 2023 squad for another run at and through October.
Grant McAuley and Cory McCartney discuss the key free agents, needs, wants, targets, and storylines heading into the winter.
You'll also hear from two-time All-Star catcher Stephen Vogt, who chats about calling it a career, the long road that led him to the majors, and his memories of the 2021 World Series Champion Braves.
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