הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-The Whitehouse Church (2025)

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25 11 16 - The End of the World 32:05

3h ago32:05

32:05

There are many inspiring testimonies where the faithful are rescued and the imprisoned freed, or where the sick get healed. There are testimonies of answered prayers and victories. But here Jesus speaks to his followers about a much more challenging testimony of faith. A testimony of faith amid grief, amid doubt, and even perhaps faith amid betraya…

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25 11 02 - A Rich Man Up A Tree 20:42

14d ago20:42

20:42

Jesus consistently saw those who were unseen or marginalised as people worthy of respect and kindness. His interactions with people who were poor and sick come to mind, as does his countercultural treatment of women and children, and his civility and compassion towards gentiles and outcasts. Again and again, Jesus gives us a glimpse into the radica…

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25 10 19 - Persistent Widow 16:04

28d ago16:04

16:04

In the context of Luke's gospel, Jesus is assuring his people that God hears them and sees them. God’s plan involves a radical restructuring of world systems so that injustice is ultimately overturned – and we should be relentlessly crying out for that. We should not be complicit with injustice and when we petition heaven for justice it is a bold p…

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25 10 12 - The Ten Lepers 21:58

1M ago21:58

21:58

The thing that separated this leper from the other nine was hisgratitude. And gratitude doesn't find it’s fullness until it isexpressed.

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25 09 21 - The Parable of the Shrewd Manager 20:35

2M ago20:35

20:35

The Pharisees thought that Israel needed to be more holy in order for Yahweh to save them from the oppression they faced. This meant they needed to follow the rules more closely, purging all impurity from Israel, especially by excluding the people who fell short of their laws; the exact people that were so frequently drawn to Jesus. People like tho…

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25 09 14 - Lost and Found 23:58

2M ago23:58

23:58

Ritual and tradition that help us to transform our hearts can be incredibly beautiful, but tradition that only serves to make us feel morally superior is not beautiful. We should heed the warning that Jesus is sitting with those the institution has cast out and make more room at the table instead of missing the party.…

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25 08 31 - A Place of Honour 19:15

3M ago19:15

19:15

For those in Jesus’ audience this message is a warning that they should set aside hubris and reconsider their self-appointed places at the table. But to the crippled man, the lame, the blind, and the poor this message is an invitation to a seat of honour. Sadly though, too often those who need to hear the first message do not have ears for it, and …

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25 08 24 - Breaking the Rules 20:16

3M ago20:16

20:16

It’s saddening how many loud Christian voices use their influence to peddle fear and bigotry through biblical sounding arguments. Today, just as it was in the first century, it remains commonplace for the pious police to pick on people that they perceive are easy targets. Picking on women continues to be popular, so does picking on immigrants and t…

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25 08 17 - Do Not Be Afraid 25:31

3M ago25:31

25:31

Too often the church and groups of believers seem to live in fear. Fear of immigrants, or the queer community, fear of their freedoms being curtailed, fear of oppression, fear of women in leadership, fear of ecumenical partnership, of other religions or relativism. Honestly, the church has far too often been a loud voice of fear in the community in…

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25 08 10 - Christian Zionism 38:45

3M ago38:45

38:45

Followers of Jesus should be equally grieved by the deaths of Israelis and Palestinians. And, despite what some sensationalist Christian commentators say, being appalled by the internationally sponsored mistreatment of Palestinians doesn’t make someone an antisemite or a supporter of heinous acts committed by terrorists. As Christians we should be …

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25 07 27 - How to Pray 27:27

4M ago27:27

27:27

Father, hallowed be your name, make your name holyand remember your promises to restore your reputation. Gather us as your people, make us clean, give us new hearts of flesh not stone, put your Spirit in us, empower us to follow your decrees, restore your kingdom and make it like the garden of Eden. Right now, today, we are so grateful for your pro…

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25 07 20 - Fussing and Fretting 25:20

4M ago25:20

25:20

The place that Mary found was more important than any worry, frustration, or cultural obligation. The place Mary found in the midst of all the work, all the mess, and all the expectation, was sacred. And it wasn’t just Mary; it was Jesus also. He wanted her to be there. And I want to be there too but there is just so much noise and hurry and worry.…

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25 07 06 - A Good Neighbour 22:52

4M ago22:52

22:52

Before we get to the question of, “Who is my neighbour?” it is worth considering a modern retelling of this story. In our context it is hard to appreciate the disdain that the Jewish people felt towards the Samaritan people. Perhaps imagine this scene taking place in modern day Israel, with a devout Hasidic Jew questioning a rabbi, and in response …

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25 06 29 - Fire from Heaven 22:30

5M ago22:30

22:30

Jesus isn’t complicit with boundaries defined by race, religion, borders, politics, culture, wealth, gender, or status. He sends out his messengers into Samaria to prepare the way because the people of Samaria are made in the image of God just as truly as the people in Judea. Just as today the people in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran are made in the image…

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25 06 15 - Reproclaiming Jesus 21:22

5M ago21:22

21:22

The reformers and radical reformers challenged the status quo, not with something new, but instead with something old! They fulfilled the prophetic tradition by pointing back to the testimony of Jesus in their time.

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25 06 01 - Oneness 21:28

6M ago21:28

21:28

Whilst a political party may have unity of ideology, and even churches can have a shared creed, the kingdom of God calls us to share in a oneness that is displayed not by a doctrinal statement but rather by our love for one another.

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25 05 25 - He's a Very Naughty Boy 34:58

6M ago34:58

34:58

When it came to following the rules, Jesus repeatedly upset the religious leaders. Jesus was prepared to bend the rules (as the Pharisees defined them) to honour his principles. And sometimes we must also bend the rules to honour the principles of the kingdom of God.

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25 05 18 - A New Command 17:16

6M ago17:16

17:16

In these last quiet moments with his friends, this was the message that Jesus felt was most important. Not a theological statement or a creed. Not a four-step program or a salvation prayer. Instead he gave them a new command: The measure of their faithfulness would be their love for one another.

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25 05 04 - A Redemptive Epilogue 24:25

7M ago24:25

24:25

Peter denies knowing Jesus before the crucifixion. And then after the resurrection, Jesus appeared to Mary, and then to the disciples in the upper room, and then he appeared a second time and spoke with Thomas. But Peter is not mentioned. John even records Peter narrowly missing Jesus in the garden before he appeared to Mary, but Peter never gets c…

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25 04 27 - Thomas the Doubter 22:28

7M ago22:28

22:28

It must be rough being a person who is only known because of a single defining event or trait, or worse, a singular mistake or failure in their lives. Poor old Thomas is like this.

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25 04 13 - Challenging Empire 20:21

7M ago20:21

20:21

The portrait of God in the flesh being crucified is the great scandal of Easter. Jesus isn’t like the pagan god’s of the ancient world, or the violent caricature of God as believed by the Jews. Jesus is God and he humbles himself and in his death reconciles the whole world.

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25 03 30 - Coming Home 30:10

8M ago30:10

30:10

When the son is still a long way off, the father is waiting and watching for him. This is the only time in scripture that I can see an image of God in a hurry, he runs to embrace his lost son. But all the son can think about is his sin. He is terrified that his sin will stop him from being welcomed. He is desperate to talk about his sin and the fat…

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25 03 24 - The Wrath of God 25:39

8M ago25:39

25:39

I do not see God the same way that Calvinists see God. If you believe God’s righteousness is manifest in a wrath that demands violent retribution in order to be satisfied, then the Calvinist interpretation of this passage can make sense, even if it is abhorrent. Just as the proverbial hammer sees everything as a nail, the Calvinist certainty regard…

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25 03 16 - O Jerusalem 13:23

8M ago13:23

13:23

When malice and violence are directed at Jesus, he doesn’t rally his followers to violence, instead he laments and likens himself to a mother hen longing to draw her chicks under her protective wings. It is a brooding hen rather than an imperial eagle that Jesus identifies with.

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25 03 02 - The End of the Law and Prophets 20:17

9M ago20:17

20:17

Our picture of God must be shaped by our understanding of Jesus. He is the only true perfect representation of the father, and he is the lens through which we must interpret all Scripture and revelation (Heb 1:1-3). His teaching and example are superior to all others, and when we are faced with complex theological and moral conundrums the sensitivi…

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25 02 23 - Love Your Enemies 23:20

9M ago23:20

23:20

In a world that generally says you can do whatever you want so long as it doesn’t hurt anyone, Jesus goes further by teaching his disciples to actively initiate actions that will benefit others. In this way Jesus’ teaching is unique. The love of God is an active love. This is a key distinction between simply being a good person and being like Chris…

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25 02 16 - Blessed are the Poor 23:45

9M ago23:45

23:45

The gospels make no secret of Jesus’ concern for the least and the little. His compassion for the outcasts, pariahs and unpopular; his disposition towards the socially unimportant, those deemed sinners, the poor, sick and excluded. The Scriptures labour over Jesus’ love for these people, recording at length the stories where he interacts with the w…

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25 02 02 - Anabapt~ish 31:12

10M ago31:12

31:12

The Anabaptists refused violence, promoted local faith communities, rejected the excesses of wealth and cared for the poor, maintained the distinctiveness of the kingdom of God from the kingdoms of the world, and recognised the centrality of Jesus’ ethical teaching and practices for the faithful. I am not an Anabaptist in a strict sense as I have n…

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25 01 26 - Good News for the Wrong People 18:30

10M ago18:30

18:30

Jesus proclaimed the prophetic message of Isaiah at his own inauguration, just as the prophets of our day bravely rebuke those in power, calling for grace and love rather than judgment and wrath. The kingdom of God that Jesus proclaimed was so scandalously gracious the Jews responded with violence. Jesus’ good news was for all the people they hated…

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25 01 19 - Making New Wine 24:15

10M ago24:15

24:15

Oddly the miracle at the Wedding of Cana wasn’t a healing, it was keeping the party going. Jesus revealed his glory by turning water into wine. Food and drink and joyful celebration are central to the expression of Christian faith. This year let’s eat more, drink more, and celebrate more!

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24 11 24 - God With Us 21:22

12M ago21:22

21:22

He isn’t avoiding us; he isn’t disgusted by us. He isn’t enragedor vengeful. He wants to be near us. All the way from precreation glory in heaven he has pursued us. As a babe born in a manger, he has pursued us. Through a sinless life and unto a cross in our place he has pursued us. And out of the grave he has pursued us. Not God above us. God with…

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24 11 17 - Giving Birth 17:36

12M ago17:36

17:36

When the birth pains begin. Do not be afraid. Even though everything around you looks out of control, even though there will be horrors and haters and hell on earth; know that it is not without an end. A struggle is underway, but the birth of a new kingdom is a certainty. Jesus’ ministry was defined by his promise that God’s space and our space wou…

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24 11 10 - To Tithe or Not to Tithe 28:40

1y ago28:40

28:40

Jesus is appalled how the teachers of the law flaunt their wealth whilst devouring the houses of the widows. The useof manipulation to cajole and bully people to give, specially those with so little, is an affront to God.

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24 11 03 - When Everything is on Fire 13:53

1y ago13:53

13:53

When we face challenges and everything seems to be on fire… what do we grab on the way out the door? Do we grab love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control? Do we grab onto one another with hope and compassion and cheer? In times of stress, tragedy, confusion, doubt, anxiety, or worry, do we love God…

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24 10 27 - Blind Bartimaeus 13:39

1y ago13:39

13:39

Blind Bartimaeus threw aside his cloak and all that it represented to follow Jesus. He is the exemplar of faithfulness where the rich young ruler was the antithesis. May we all have the courage of this blind beggar who could see who Jesus truly was.

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24 10 13 - The Rich Young Ruler 27:49

1y ago27:49

27:49

The rich young ruler gained his identity, security and comfort from his wealth. When Jesus told the rich young ruler he must lay down his wealth it was not an accusation of greed, it was a challenge to his identity and his source of power, comfort and security.

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24 09 29 - The Mega Ones 24:05

1y ago24:05

24:05

Acting against injustice, slavery, oppression, poverty, and the systems that perpetuate a worldview of in and out or us versus them are essential to following Jesus. It is beholden on us as followers of Jesus to ensure we do not cause the little ones of our society to trip and fall, but rather we should be lifting them up.…

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24 09 22 - Stand Behind Me Satan 26:01

1y ago26:01

26:01

Have you even failed a test that you thought you were going to ace? That’s what happened to Peter in Caesarea Philippi. He was expecting a high distinction and instead he got rebuked in front of everyone. In my view, this is amongst the most scathing rebukes that Jesus makes in his entire ministry. Imagine being Peter having his worldview blown apa…

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24 09 01 - The Tradition of the Elders 21:33

1y ago21:33

21:33

Ritual and tradition that help us to transform our hearts can be incredibly beautiful, but tradition that only serves to make us feel morally superior and set apart is not beautiful.

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24 08 18 - Psalm 111 17:52

1y ago17:52

17:52

Consider the nature of the gods in the ancient near eastern world. The gods were fickle and often amoral. They didn’t care for good behaviour or righteousness at all. In contrast, the Hebrew God “Yahweh” was a radically different type of deity. Not only was Yahweh morally upright, he wanted his people to be righteous also. And through the righteous…

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24 08 11 - Redeemed People 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

24:49

The people of God should be known for their kindness,compassion, and forgiveness. They should be known as people that turn away from their anger and bitterness, seeking to make peace and forgiving one another. This is our witness in the world to a kingdom that is yet to fully come. We have the privilege to live in the hope of a renewed world.…

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24 08 04 - Psalm 51 30:23

1+ y ago30:23

30:23

This psalm expresses the grief and repentance of king David following his adultery with Bathsheba. It is a model and a warning for us as we approach repentance and forgiveness.

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24 07 28 - Psalm 14 23:01

1+ y ago23:01

23:01

The 'fool' of Psalm 14 is not an atheist, but rather they think that God is absent. In their arrogance the fool consumes the poor and cannot perceive that God is present with the righteous.

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24 07 21 - Seeking Solitude 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

26:00

Mark paints Jesus as the fulfillment of kingship. Jesus is the true shepherd of Israel, greater than Moses or David, certainly greater than Herod. And this king is not living lavishly in a palace away from the suffering and hunger of his people. This king is in the midst of his people, healing them and meeting their needs physically and spiritually…

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24 06 30 - Psalm 130 15:14

1+ y ago15:14

15:14

It is common when reading the psalms to identify with the psalmist and take on their prayer as our own. Whilst I know I live a life of great comfort and privilege; the depths are still a place that we can all understand. The depths of grief or disappointment, the depths of regret or shame, the depths of sickness or pain, the depths of frustration o…

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24 06 23 - The Wind and the Waves 20:47

1+ y ago20:47

20:47

The emotion of this scene is something Mark’s audience would have understood. A strong wind was blowing in their world. The times and seasons were violent and uncertain, and the waters looked like they were only going to get rougher.

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24 06 16 - A Mustard Seed 21:57

1+ y ago21:57

21:57

The obvious story here is not hard to perceive, the kingdom of God is like the seed that grows secretly under the earth and then at the appointed time it springs forth into view. But a like a seed that first grows under the soil, there is more going on in this parable.

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24 05 26 - A Humble Man 35:52

1+ y ago35:52

35:52

When people talk about coming to faith, they often remark about leaving the world, or leaving behind a life of sin. But Nicodemus had already built his life around being set apart and avoiding sin. To be born again is not simply about sinning less, it is about living more beautifully as the Spirit transforms us. It is about being made new daily.…

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24 05 19 - Our Father in Heaven 26:32

1+ y ago26:32

26:32

When teaching his disciples how to pray Jesus reveals a lot about the identity and nature of his father. In this simple prayer we are given a model rather than a mantra, with a lot of subtext going on behind the scenes that would have been much more obvious to a first century audience.

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24 05 05 - Finding Meaning 16:33

1+ y ago16:33

16:33

Ecclesiastes teaches me to grasp continually for the gifts of joy that God offers. To eat, drink, celebrate, and love despite how fleetingly each of these experiences can seem. It makes me appreciate the beautiful and delightful breath-like moments of each day.

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