Category: Sacred Musings
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Why do people hate God? – Podcast 96
The ‘main’ topic in this podcast is why people hate God. Nothing seems to get people going more than a discussion about God. Why is it that it seems to get under people’s collar so easily? It is a question of ‘methinks he doth protest too much’? We also look at some other topics: Also…
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Satan’s field day – Podcast 95
In this podcast we look at some articles from the past week or so, covering atheism, the problem with tax and the welfare state, the Church of England and the women’s world cup, the war in Ukraine, and the case of Lucy Letby. We finish with a reflection from Mark 5, about Jesus restoring a…
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The banality of evil – Podcast 94
A shorter podcast looking at how evil is not spectacular or dramatic, such as Blofeld in the James Bond films. Instead, it is simply people choosing the path of self-interest over what is right. The church has traditionally seen three categories of self-interest – money, sex, and power. All it takes for evil to flourish…
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A world without emotion – Podcast 93
Are people less emotional than they used to be? Do people feel things less deeply? In this podcast we look at how the world has changed, and why that should be the case. We look at the difference between the world today and that of Jane Austen’s day, as well as comparing teenagers today with…
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The corruption of our institutions – Podcast 92
Is there a single institution in this country which has not been corrupted in some way? From the government to banks to schools to the church – it seems that everything has been corrupted. Especially by this alternative ‘woke’ religion. In this podcast we look at what institutions should be like, how they have become…
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What should we make of Artificial Intelligence? – Podcast 91
How should we understand Artificial Intelligence? Is it a good or a bad thing? Should we be worried about it? Can it replace human beings? How should Christians think about it – and what can we do? In this podcast we look into all these questions! Also – we look at some news, including the…
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The erasure of women – Podcast 90
We live in a world which, on the surface, celebrates and champions women – yet women are becoming increasingly erased. How did we get to this point, and what can we do about it? Alternatively, check out the audio podcast. Links
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Escaping and destroying the cult – Podcast 89
A lot of people have noticed that covid became a sort of ‘cult’. But there are many cults operating in society today. How do we recognise them, how do we resist them, and how do we win against them? Alternatively, check out the audio podcast. Links
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Our struggle is not against flesh and blood – Podcast 88
Why should we believe in the existence of spiritual beings like angels and demons? This week, we are looking at another listener question – why Christians can’t just focus on sin and evil rather than looking to deeper spiritual realities. Alternatively, check out the audio podcast. Links
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How to wake people from Satan’s influence – Podcast 87
Last week we were thinking about Satan’s strategy in the world. In this podcast we think about how we can wake people up from Satan’s influence. If people are held captive, how can they be released? Alternatively, check out the audio podcast. Links