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I only write occasionally here now, as you will see. However, there is an archive of over 2,000 posts which I’ve made over the last 20+ years, which are all still accessible.
Latest Posts
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More safeguarding is not the answer
I’ve been thinking a lot about safeguarding recently. If you’re involved in church circles it’s difficult to avoid – not least because church leaders being investigated for safeguarding is becoming a depressingly regular occurrence. The latest leader to fall is Mike Pilavachi, who is the co-founder of Soul Survivor. Commentators keep telling us we need…
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Living free together – Podcast 82
How can we live in freedom together – as a society? In this podcast we look at the chapter on covenant from Os Guinness’ book The Magna Carta of Humanity. Alternative, check out the audio podcast. Links
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Lies lead to hollow people – Podcast 81
This podcast looks at the importance of telling the truth, and how lies hollow out people and institutions. Riffing on Tucker Carlson’s speech I mentioned last week. Alternatively, check out the audio podcast. Links
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Freedom depends on who’s at the top – Podcast 80
In the next chapter of The Magna Carta of Humanity, Os Guinness explains how our freedom is won by the sovereignty and freedom of God. If we trust in people, we will end up disappointed. Alternatively, check out the audio podcast. Links
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Freedom requires realism – Podcast 79
In this podcast we continue looking at Os Guinness’ book, The Magna Carta of Humanity. In particular we think about his insights on freedom and whether freedom can be absolute. Alternatively, check out the audio podcast. Links
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Easter means don’t give up hope – Podcast 78
“Christianity has died many times and risen again; for it had a God who knew the way out of the grave.” – G. K. Chesterton In this podcast we look at some news from the last week, a bit of personal news, and a reflection about Easter. Alternatively, check out the audio podcast. Links
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What is a human being? – Podcast 77
Our view of human beings is fundamental to society, government and our relationships. In this podcast we continue looking at Os Guinness’ book “The Magna Carta of Humanity” about the Biblical view of human beings and the difference it makes. Alternatively, check out the audio podcast. Links
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Freedom requires authority – Podcast 76
In this podcast we look at the first chapter of Os Guinness’ book “The Magna Carta of Humanity”, about how freedom requires authority – i.e., God. Alternatively, check out the audio podcast. Links
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New Book: Confused by Grace
I’ve written a book! It’s a Christian book – here’s the blurb: I’m going to be doing a video about it in the next few days, which you will be able to see on Understand the Bible, but you can buy it now from Amazon (Kindle or paperback editions available).
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The 1997 Hypothesis – Podcast 75
In this podcast we look at the “1997 Hypothesis” – the idea that 1997 was a watershed moment for our society. (At least) three significant things happened – the election of Tony Blair and New Labour, the death of Princess Diana, and the release of Harry Potter. I argue that all three things were significant…