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How should Christians pray and fast? – Sermon on the Mount E4
The Rooted Podcast
04/19/24 • 37 min
How should Christians pray and fast? How important is the heart behind these spiritual disciplines? Where should our priorities be? In this episode Noël, Esther and Mark look at Jesus' teaching on prayer, fasting and our relationship to possessions in Matthew 6.5–24. We dig deeper into The Lord's Prayer and discuss prioritising our relationship with God and our devotion to him.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:40) - Matthew 6.5–15: Jesus' teaching on prayer
- (02:00) - Historical context
- (03:45) - Meaningless repetition
- (05:10) - The heart behind our actions
- (09:02) - How is The Lord's Prayer used in church?
- (10:36) - Contemporary Jewish writings vs The Lord's Prayer
- (14:15) - Daily bread
- (18:28) - Forgiving isn’t easy: Esther's story
- (22:27) - The reality of forgiveness
- (24:20) - Power imbalance
- (26:27) - Matthew 6.16–24: Jesus' teaching on fasting and treasures
- (27:59) - Why do people fast?
- (32:21) - Treasures in heaven: Our priorities
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Rooted:
Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.
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This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.
The Beatitudes: Who are the blessed? – Sermon on the Mount E1
The Rooted Podcast
03/29/24 • 42 min
What does it mean to be blessed and who does Jesus say is blessed? In this episode we take a look at the Beatitudes in the Matthew 5.1–12. Your hosts, Noël, Esther and Mark, discuss the context of the sermon and the meaning of the word 'blessed'. We delve deeper into how the Beatitudes challenge societal norms and how Jesus introduces a new value system. We also look at some of the Beatitudes in greater depth, such as 'blessed are those who mourn', the 'pure in heart', 'peacemakers' and 'those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake'.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:25) - Context behind the Sermon on the Mount
- (03:15) - The Beatitudes – Matthew 5.1–12
- (04:31) - Who are the blessed and what does it mean to be blessed?
- (09:00) - Jesus is introducing a new value system
- (11:40) - Blessed are those who mourn
- (16:55) - Blessed are the pure in heart
- (17:28) - Old Testament references behind the beatitudes
- (21:25) - Are we too legalistic?
- (24:34) - What affects your heart?
- (26:39) - Blessed are the peacemakers
- (27:44) - The Hebrew meaning behind 'peace'
- (29:59) - What does it mean to be 'sons of God'?
- (32:14) - The cost of active peacemaking
- (34:04) - Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness
- (38:29) - The persecuted church
- (41:04) - How does this impact us today?
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The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.
Rooted:
Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.
Socials:
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Disclaimer:
This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.
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The Rooted Podcast
11/30/23 • 1 min
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Q&A: Tackling your toughest Bible questions!
The Rooted Podcast
11/15/24 • 35 min
Thank you to those of you who asked us your toughest Bible questions at last summer’s New Wine festival! In this episode we explore them together.
From the credibility of the creation story, to whether there will be a sea in heaven; from Bezalel and Oholiab’s abilities, to whether Jesus can lie or die; from who wrote the Bible and when, to how we know when to take it literally and whether it’s possible to reconcile the God of the Old Testament with the God of the New Testament, we tackle your questions.
Join us on the journey as we dive into the Scriptures, explore the issues together and share our thoughts. Please note that we don’t claim to have all the definitive answers or that we’ll get everything right. We won’t always come to complete agreement. We aim to take a humble approach because we believe that being able to ask questions and discuss them together is a healthy aspect of Christian community that can help us to grow in wisdom and understanding, faith and confidence.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Send us your questions
- (00:50) - Is the creation story real or is it just a parable?
- (07:00) - Should we read the Bible literally?
- (12:09) - When was the Bible written?
- (15:26) - Who wrote the Bible?
- (18:09) - Will there be a sea in heaven?
- (21:34) - Is there anything that Bezalel and Oholiab couldn't build?
- (24:22) - What is the 'law of the Spirit' in Romans 8.2?
- (26:56) - If Jesus can do anything, can he lie or die?
- (30:11) - How do you reconcile the God of the Old Testament with the God of the New Testament?
Rooted:
Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.
Send us your questions!
We'd love to hear from you.
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Bible Society:
The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.
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Disclaimer:
This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.
#Parables #JesusTeaching #BibleQandA #CreationStory #Bible #ChristianPodcast
God's value system – Parables E3
The Rooted Podcast
10/18/24 • 39 min
What do the parables tell us about the value system of God's Kingdom?
In this episode we look at God's value system as illustrated through Jesus' parables. We begin by touching on the big story of Scripture, exploring how humans have inverted kingdom values and the call to make sure God is on the throne in our lives and our values align with his. Then we explore the parables about the workers in the vineyard, the unforgiving servant, and the rich man and Lazarus. We draw lessons from them about God’s generosity, compassion, grace and justice, as well as considering the radical nature of these values and the implications for how we live our lives today.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:50) - What is the value system of God's Kingdom?
- (04:45) - The parable of the workers in the vineyard
- (07:30) - What does the parable mean? Radical generosity
- (12:45) - The message for us and the dangers of comparison
- (16:25) - Is gratitude a kingdom value?
- (17:40) - The last will be first and the first will be last
- (19:52) - The parable of the unforgiving servant
- (22:27) - What is the main message? Justice and forgiveness
- (28:32) - The rich man and Lazarus: salvation, resurrection and the afterlife
- (30:32) - Mark's favourite Bible joke
- (31:52) - What difference does believing in the afterlife make?
- (35:22) - Our responsibility to help others
- (36:52) - Personal reflections
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Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.
Bible a MonthCould you put the Bible in someone’s hands every month with a regular donation of £10 or more? Find out more about how you can share God's word today.
Send us your questions!
We'd love to hear from you.
Submit your question
Bible Society:
The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.
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X (formerly Twitter)
Disclaimer:
This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.
#Parables #JesusTeaching #KingdomValues #GospelTeaching #GodsValueSystem #KingdomOfHeaven #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast
Living as citizens of heaven – Philippians E4
The Rooted Podcast
06/14/24 • 32 min
How do we live as citizens of heaven? What do Christians boast in? What conditions do we place on Christianity?
Today we discuss Philippians 3, looking at how Paul calls us to rely solely on faith in Christ, not what we've done. We also look at Paul counting all of his Jewish heritage as loss compared to the priceless gain of knowing Christ. We finish with a conversation about the contrast between living as enemies of the cross of Christ and living as citizens of heaven.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Welcome to Leonie
- (01:00) - What conditions do we place on Christianity?
- (09:08) - Legalism vs license
- (11:00) - Knowing Christ and counting everything else as loss
- (17:07) - Forgetting what is behind and striving forward
- (19:22) - Paul's confidence in the power of the Gospel
- (22:07) - Living as citizens of Heaven
Send us your questions!
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The Romans Course
Find out more about The Romans Course, a ten-session programme that will help you discover your place in God’s story as you explore the Letter to the Romans with your small group or as a whole church.
Bible Society:
The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.
Rooted:
Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.
Socials:
Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter)
Disclaimer:
This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.
#CitizensOfHeaven
#BoastingInChrist
#Philippians
#ChristianLiving
The narrow gate and false prophets – Sermon on the Mount E6
The Rooted Podcast
05/03/24 • 34 min
What is meant by the image of the narrow gate? How can we tell that someone is a false prophet? How do we discern good fruit?
In this episode we discuss how these teachings impact our lives today. We consider the importance of good fruit in our lives and the responsibility to discern false teachings. We finish with a look at the parable of the two house builders – the necessity of building our lives on Jesus’ teachings and putting them into practice.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:02) - The narrow and wide gates: Matthew 7.13–14
- (02:00) - Current or future judgement?
- (04:40) - The choices we need to make
- (06:45) - Controlling our desires – the narrow way
- (10:10) - False prophets and fruit: Matthew 7.15–20
- (13:20) - Doctrinal truthfulness vs bad fruit
- (17:45) - Preaching, fruit and discernment
- (24:26) - Jesus' teaching – discomfort and challenge: Matthew 7.21–23
- (29:04) - Prophets and fruit continued
- (31:19) - Building on the rock of Jesus' teaching: Matthew 7.24–29
- (32:24) - The importance of our actions
Send us your questions!
We'd love to hear from you. We'll be compiling some questions for the final episode of the series which will be a Q and A.
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The Romans Course
Find out more about The Romans Course, a ten-session programme that will help you discover your place in God’s story as you explore the Letter to the Romans with your small group or as a whole church.
Bible Society:
The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.
Rooted:
Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.
Socials:
Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter)
Disclaimer:
This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.
What does Paul mean by 'fear and trembling'? – Philippians E3
The Rooted Podcast
06/07/24 • 31 min
What does Paul mean by ‘fear and trembling’? How do we live for Jesus in our messy world?
Today we discuss Philippians 2.12–30. We break down what it means to work out our faith with fear and trembling, emphasising the active nature of the Christian faith and the need for ongoing, sometimes costly, obedience.
We talk about the challenge to live for Christ amidst a 'warped and crooked generation' and explore the similarities between Paul’s practical advice in Philippians 2 and Romans 12.
We finish with a look at how Timothy and Epaphroditus embody what Paul has been urging the Philippian believers to do, noting their selfless service for the sake of Christ and for others.
Timestamps
- (00:40) - Send us your questions!
- (01:05) - What does fear and trembling mean? Philippians 2.12–13
- (09:30) - Living for Christ in a dark world: Philippians 2.14–18
- (12:00) - Arguing and grumbling in church
- (15:00) - Being a light for Christ and similarities with Romans 12
- (19:05) - What does Paul mean about offerings?
- (23:29) - Timothy and Epaphroditus: costly discipleship
Send us your questions!
We'd love to hear from you. We'll be compiling some questions for the final episode of the series which will be a Q and A.
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Bible Society:
The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.
Socials:
Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter)
Disclaimer:
This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.
#WorkingOutSalvation
#FearAndTrembling
#LivingForChrist
#ChristianLiving
#Philippians
Mocking Christianity: Belshazzar's judgement – Daniel E3
The Rooted Podcast
08/16/24 • 28 min
What does the writing on the wall mean? How should we read Daniel today?
In this episode we discuss the story of King Belshazzar and the writing on the wall. We explore the themes of judgment, the differences between Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, and the significance of the misuse of sacred objects. We also discuss the chiastic literary structure of the Book of Daniel and what this displays to us. We finish with personal reflection on what the writing on the wall means to us today.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Introduction and overview
- (00:45) - What happens in Daniel chapter 5?
- (02:35) - The significance in disrespecting holy objects
- (05:40) - Do people mock Christianity today?
- (10:35) - Belshazzar's judgement
- (14:45) - Judgement in the book of Daniel
- (16:00) - The Chiastic literary structure in Daniel
- (19:34) - Comparing Nebuchadnezzar's and Belshazzar's stories
- (22:24) - Personal reflections on the writing on the wall
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Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.
Send us your questions!
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The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.
Socials:
Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter)
Disclaimer:
This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.
#WritingOnTheWall #ChaisticStructure #BookOfDaniel #BiblicalWriting #BiblicalGenres #BibleKings #Babylon #SacredObjects #NebuchadnezzarVsBelshazzar #ChristianMockery #BiblicalLessons #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast
The secret of being content – Philippians E6
The Rooted Podcast
06/28/24 • 32 min
How was Paul able to be content no matter the circumstances he was facing? What did Paul mean when he said, 'I can do all things through him who strengthens me'?
In this episode we discuss the concept of contentment as mentioned in Philippians chapter four. We explore the source of Paul's contentment and the idea of finding contentment both in times of plenty and times of need. We look at the gift which Paul received from the Philippians and discuss the importance of generosity and giving. We finish by considering whether it's ever acceptable to take a Bible verse out of context in the way we quote and apply it to our lives.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:05) - Philippians 4.10–23
- (02:48) - Paul's contentment vs our contentment in Christ
- (05:40) - Living in prosperity vs living with little
- (13:56) - The gift Paul has received – free generosity
- (22:17) - Giving can be costly
- (24:27) - Famous Bible verses quoted out of context
Send us your questions!
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Bible Society:
The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.
Rooted:
Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.
Socials:
Bible Society: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter)
Disclaimer:
This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.
#Philippians #Philippians413 #Philippians419 #ContentInChrist #ICanDoAllThings #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Rooted Podcast have?
The Rooted Podcast currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does The Rooted Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Bible Study, Podcasts, Christian Podcast and Scripture.
What is the most popular episode on The Rooted Podcast?
The episode title 'The Beatitudes: Who are the blessed? – Sermon on the Mount E1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Rooted Podcast?
The average episode length on The Rooted Podcast is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Rooted Podcast released?
Episodes of The Rooted Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Rooted Podcast?
The first episode of The Rooted Podcast was released on Nov 30, 2023.
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