Best Dave Whittingham Podcasts (2025)

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73. A Midnight Message - God Saves the Day (Again!) 21:17

9d ago21:17

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Do you ever feel like evil is winning? That's how it might have felt in Samuel's day. Evil people were in charge of Israel, and they even stopped the people from worshipping God properly! All the time, though, God was getting ready to replace them with a much better leader. Join Dave as he explores 1 Samuel 2 and 3, and discover how God works in su…

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37: A Tale of Two Battles: From Weeping to Worship in 1 Samuel 4-7 49:45

9d ago49:45

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Do you ever try to manipulate God? He holds the greatest power in the universe, and we often want it used for our own plans. In today's story, we explore how the Israelites try to weaponise the power of God by taking the ark with them into battle. They are going to learn, though, that God is not a tool to be wielded whenever they want, but the king…

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72. The Joy of Having God: The Beginning of 1 Samuel 17:59

16d ago17:59

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What do you do when you're feeling sad or hurt? Do you get angry? Do you throw things? Do you pretend everything is fine? As we begin the story of 1 Samuel, we meet a lady is is very, very sad. She doesn't hide it or get angry. Instead, she goes to the one person who can help her. She goes to God, and in him, she finds real joy. Join Dave as we beg…

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36. Barren to Blessed: God's Unexpected Plans 1:01:50

23d ago1:01:50

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Have you ever been disappointed by unmet expectations? Have you ever felt like God has let you down? In this episode, we explore how God so often does what is not expected. This isn't bad, though, as what he does is so much better than what people expect of him. The episode is the start of a new series in 1 Samuel. We see how God brings hope and jo…

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71. Unanswered Questions: One Last Helping Hand in the Gospel of John 20:34

1M ago20:34

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We thought the Gospel of John was over, but there are still a few last things we need to hear. Is Jesus really alive? Will Jesus really be kind to a sinful man like Peter? And, a bit more weirdly, will John stay alive until Jesus comes back? Join Dave as he explores the final chapter of John's Gospel and the wonderful things God has to teach us. Fi…

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70. Resurrection: Life for Everyone who Believes 14:39

2M ago14:39

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It had seemed impossible, and so the disciples had not believed that Jesus could rise from the dead. Something happened, though, to change them from unbelievers to believers. As it happened, Jesus changed them from sad, scared followers to brave tellers of the good news - that if you believe in Jesus you can have life forever! Join Dave as we disco…

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69. A Family Like No Other: Joining God’s Eternal Family 13:48

2M ago13:48

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Everything seemed dark, cold and sad. Jesus was dead, and they thought they would never see him again. When Mary arrived at the tomb, though, she discovered something that no-one expected. It was a discovery of the greatest kindness that God has ever given. Join Dave as he explores the amazing first few hours of Jesus' resurrection from John 20. Fi…

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35. Death Defeated: The Resurrection We Can't Live Without 51:30

2M ago51:30

51:30

We all face the profound experience of grief and death. It robs us of relationships, hopes and dreams. We share this experience no matter where or when we live. After Jesus' death, all the hopes of those who trusted him were shattered. The thought of him, coming back to life was unbelievable. Though what they saw and heard, though, their skepticism…

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68. Promises Kept: The Story of Jesus and His Death 16:07

2M ago16:07

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For a long time, people could have thought that God could not be trusted. They had to wait a long time for his promises to be kept. In Jesus, though, all his promises come true. That's especially seen in the remarkable death of Jesus. Join Dave as he explores the remarkable events of Good Friday, and how God's faithful kindness, mercy and love are …

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67. Unmasking Sin: Jesus on Trial on Good Friday 17:49

2M ago17:49

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We're all in danger. There's something inside us that makes us act in awful and foolish ways. The danger comes from our sin. In this episode, Jesus is confronted by sinful people who are doing very silly things, all because they don't want to listen to God. Its a very sad event, but it also has the best news possible. Join Dave as he explores Jesus…

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66. Denial in the Darkness: Peter, Jesus and Words of Truth 16:04

2M ago16:04

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Its a cold night. Jesus has been arrested and evil people are trying to twist the truth to get their own way. Bravely, Peter has followed behind and is standing outside, waiting to find out what will happen. Its a scary moment for him. Will he be able to stick to the truth even when things seem really bad? Find out with Dave as he continues to expl…

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34. Unveiling the King: The Greatest Power in the Greatest Sacrifice 58:38

3M ago58:38

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Uncertainty. Fear. Lack of control. These are things almost everyone feels on the first Good Friday. Remarkably, the only one who appears calm and in control is the man who is about to be crucified. Jesus is abandoned, denied, unjustly accused and executed, and yet he endures it all because of his unshakeable faithful love. Join Dave as he explores…

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65. The Arrest of Jesus: Who's Really in Charge? 13:25

3M ago13:25

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Its late at night. The betrayer has done his evil work. A mob of armed soldiers and guards have come to arrest Jesus. With all their power, you'd expect them to be in control of the situation. But if they are, why are they falling flat on their faces? Join Dave as he explores John 18:1-11, and discover why, even in his arrest, Jesus is the one in c…

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33. Remaining in Jesus: The Promise of Joy and Eternal Life - John 15-17 51:56

3M ago51:56

51:56

If you follow Jesus there will be trouble you have to face because of it. In Jesus' final words to his disciples he prepares them and us for those troubles. He shows how we will have great joy and be secure if we remain in him. He will not leave us alone, but will give us everything we need to stand firm because he has overcome the world. Join Dave…

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64. The Way to Know God - John 14:5-31 11:31

3M ago11:31

11:31

Jesus tells his disciples that they know the way to where he is going. But they don't know where he's going. They don't think they know the way. They have no idea what Jesus is talking about! As he explains, they discover that God is more wonderful, more weird, and more amazing than they've ever imagined. Join Dave as he explores Jesus' amazing wor…

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63: Don’t Let Your Hearts Be Troubled - John 13-14 17:42

3M ago17:42

17:42

The disciples' hearts are troubled. Jesus has announced that one of them is about to betray him. He's also said that he's leaving them, and they can not follow. They are confused and worried, and they think Jesus is giving them the worst news in the world. Thankfully, Jesus has a plan that is actually the best news in the world. He works to comfort…

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62. Washing Feet: How to be like Jesus - John 13a 16:00

3M ago16:00

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Jesus has all the power in the world. What will he do with it? In just a few hours, Jesus is going to be betrayed, arrested and killed. He takes the time, though, to prepare his disciples to live as his followers into the future. He does it by doing something pretty gross. Its something no-one would expect a king to do. Discover more about how to b…

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32. The Promise of Presence: Comfort in the Absence of Christ - John 13-14 50:07

4M ago50:07

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How do you live as a follower of Jesus if Jesus isn't here? On the night before Jesus died, he sat down with his disciples to prepare them for that moment. They were scared, confused and frustrated, but Jesus knew what he was doing. The words he spoke on that night not only shaped their lives, but the lives of all who have followed Jesus since. Joi…

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61. Pizza Party or Game Time? John 12b 17:39

4M ago17:39

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Jesus is coming to the end of his time preaching and teaching to large crowds. His time to do something enormous has come. Its also time for the crowds to respond to Jesus well. What will they do? What will we do? Will we understand the time we're in? Join Dave as he explores the second half of John chapter 12. Find out more about the Dave and the …

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60. Joy and Sadness in Jesus' Final Days: John 12a 18:51

4M ago18:51

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Jesus' coming crucifixion is the saddest and happiest event un the universe, but sometimes its hard to feel what all the fuss is about. This episode starts our exploration of the second half of the Gospel of John, right after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. We get to see the powerful reactions of those around Him, including the joyous act of de…

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31. The Hour Has Come: John 12 42:24

4M ago42:24

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The central moment in all of history has arrived. Even as he is hailed as king, Jesus prepares for death. How people respond to Jesus is a matter of life or death. Jesus understands the time he's in, but will everyone else. Join Dave as he explores John chapter 12 and discover the urgency of the moment we live in. . Find out more about Dave and the…

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59. Better Than We Imagined: Ruth, Naomi and the Faithful God Part 4 14:32

4M ago14:32

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The book of Ruth started with Naomi feeling like God had turned against her. In this episode, we see God's final answer to that. We discover how God has had good plans for Naomi all along, and that those plans actually reach all the world. Join Dave as he explores Ruth 4. Watch the free Kids club episode HERE Find out more about the Dave and the sh…

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58. Good and Faithful: Ruth Naomi and the Faithful God Part 3 17:13

4M ago17:13

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What do you look for in a good saviour? The ability to rush into a burning building? Great swimming skills? A strange habit of kissing frogs? Ruth and Naomi need a saviour, and they think they have the right person in mind. Will he do the right thing, though? Will he save them as they hope? Find out in this episode as Dave explores Ruth chapter 3. …

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30. Redemption and Hope: Ruth, Naomi and the Faithful God Part 2 43:17

4M ago43:17

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In this episode, Dave explores the transformative journey of Naomi in the Book of Ruth. From feelings of hopelessness and despair, Naomi experiences a rekindling of hope and blessings through her daughter-in-law Ruth and the noble Boaz. Discover how God's faithful plan brings light into their lives, culminating in the birth of Obed, the grandfather…

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57. Blessing After Blessing: Ruth, Naomi and the Faithful God Part 2 17:32

5M ago17:32

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Naomi had thought that God was against her. She was poor, sad and alone (she thought). In the second chapter of Ruth, though, God pours out blessing after blessing so that, in the end, she has to see his kindness. Join Dave as he explores Ruth 2 and see how God can work through everyday events to do amazing things. Find out more about the Dave and …

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56. Bitter and Blessed? Ruth, Naomi and the Faithful God Part 1 19:12

5M ago19:12

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Naomi faces sadness and bitterness after the death of her husband and sons. Despite thinking that God is against her, Naomi heads back to Israel with her daughter-in-law Ruth. As they go, the question that hangs over everything is... "will show kindness to Naomi again?" Join Dave as he explores Ruth chapter 1. Find out more about the Dave and the s…

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29. Forsaken or Blessed? Ruth, Naomi and the Faithful God 38:50

5M ago38:50

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Naomi believes that God has forsaken her. She returns to her home town and asks her friends to call her "Bitter". She doesn't realise, though, that God has already started to faithfully provide for her in remarkable ways. Join Dave as he explores Ruth 1-2 and discover how, even when everything seems darkest, God has not stopped being faithful. . Fi…

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28. Three Kings: Christmas and the Faithful God 42:44

6M ago42:44

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Jesus is different to every other king and ruler. His arrival came amidst a background of lots of promises about what sort of king he would be. In this episode, Dave looks at three of those promises that came in the time of three different kings in the Old Testament. He explores how Christ's kingship is so much better than anything else in the worl…

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55. Into the Lions' Den: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 7 21:39

6M ago21:39

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Imagine being so good at trusting and serving God that people want to kill you for it. This is exactly what happens to Daniel. So should he keep trusting and serving God, or should he just do what the evil people want him to do? Is God worth serving if its going to be so hard? Find out as Dave explores Daniel chapter 6. Find out more about the Dave…

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54. Writing on the Wall: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 6 20:02

6M ago20:02

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There's a new king on town. God's given him lots of opportunities to learn wonderful things. Instead, King Belshazzar teases God. Everything changes, though, when a mysterious hand appears and starts writing on the wall. Join Dave as he explores Daniel chapter 5. Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net. Show your thanks and sup…

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27. The Living God: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 3 52:35

7M ago52:35

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There are new kings in town. They either haven't learnt, or have deliberately forgotten, the truth about the living God who's kingdom lasts forever. They and Daniel will need to make a choice - Take refuge in this God or try to get rid of him. Their choices will have eternal consequences. Join Dave as he explores Daniel chapters 5-6. . Find out mor…

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53. Tumbling Tree: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 5 21:11

7M ago21:11

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Nebuchadnezzar seems pretty great. In fact, he thinks he's the greatest in all the world. He also thinks that he got all this greatness by how own power. Then one night, he has a dream that terrifies him. God is about to teach him, and us, a really important lesson. Join Dave as he explores Daniel Chapter 4. Find out more about the Dave and the sho…

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52. All Fired Up: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 4 20:11

7M ago20:11

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King Nebuchadnezzar thinks that he's super powerful. He thinks that if he wants to punish you, no-one can save you. Not even your God! When Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refuse to obey him and worship a statue, the king gets really fired up. Perhaps, though, he's not as powerful as he thinks. Join Dave as he explores Daniel 3. Find out more about …

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26. True Greatness: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 2 45:09

7M ago45:09

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What is true greatness? What if you get it wrong? Nebuchadnezzar was one of the greatest kings in one of the greatest kingdoms. His problem was that he didn't understand where all that greatness had come from. Thankfully, God is kind enough to show him, even if it is going to take some hard lessons. Join Dave as he explores Daniel 3-4. . Find out m…

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51. Forever Kingdom: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 3 14:27

7M ago14:27

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What is the most powerful country or kingdom that has ever existed? Lots of kingdoms think they're pretty amazing. God shows King Nebuchadnezzar, though, that a kingdom was coming that is more amazing and more powerful than all the other kingdoms in the world. Join Dave as he explores the second half of Daniel chapter 2. Find out more about the Dav…

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50. Dangerous Dream: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 2 13:20

7M ago13:20

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King Nebuchadnezzar has a secret. Unfortunately, he can't understand the secret. He wants all his wise men to tell him the secret and what it means or he'll have them killed. That includes Daniel and his three friends! Who can help them know this secret? Find out as Dave explores the first half of Daniel 2. Find out more about the Dave and the show…

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49. A Tricky Meal: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 1 17:01

7M ago17:01

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Daniel and his friends have been ripped from their homeland, made to learn a new language, and even given new names! They have to do something to show that they still belong to their God. But what? Find out as Dave explores Daniel chapter 1. Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net. Show your thanks and support for Dave and help…

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25. Revealer of Mysteries: Daniel and the Faithful God Part 1 40:07

8M ago40:07

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In an age of power and empire, the captives of a tiny conquered nation seem irrelevant and weak. Their God also seems to be weak. When the most powerful man in Babylon suddenly discovers how limited he is, though, he starts to get a taste of where real power lies. Join Dave as he explores Daniel chapters 1-2. . Find out more about Dave and the show…

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48. God's Good Plan: Jesus and John's Gospel Part 17 15:04

8M ago15:04

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Can God's good plans be stopped by evil people? Jesus has just done something amazing, but there are people who still just want to kill him. In fact, they start making plans so that the job is done properly. Thankfully, God is able to use their evil plan for good. Join Dave for the last episode in this John series as he explores John 11:45-57 Find …

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47. A Wonderful Ending: Jesus and John's Gospel Part 16 16:38

8M ago16:38

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The last episode ended on a cliffhanger. Why was Jesus doing what he was doing? Why was that the loving thing to do? Thankfully, Jesus has a plan. Join Dave as he explores John 11:17-44. Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net. Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing…

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46. A Strange Love: Jesus and John's Gospel Part 15 13:15

8M ago13:15

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Sometimes, caring for someone can be really hard. Sometimes you have to do really hard things. In this episode, Jesus does something very hard and very strange in order to show his love and care. Join Dave as he explores John 11:1-16. Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net. Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other …

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24. The Resurrection and The Life: John's Gospel Part 6 47:24

8M ago47:24

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What drastic measures would you be willing to take to save someone's life? In today's episode Jesus does something that at first seems utterly shocking. People are sad, angry and worried. When his purpose is revealed, though, it turns out to be the best life saving event ever seen. Join Dave as he explores John 11 in the last of this series in John…

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45. The Good Shepherd: Jesus and John's Gospel Part 14 17:04

8M ago17:04

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How can you tell if Jesus really cares for you? Can he be trusted to look after us, even when its tough to believe in him. In today's episode Jesus shows how good he really is. Join Dave as he explores John chapter 10. Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net. Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stor…

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44. Brave Believer: Jesus and John's Gospel Part 13 19:05

9M ago19:05

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How brave do you need to be to believe the truth? In today's story, Jesus meets a man who was born blind. When Jesus heals him, he suddenly has a choice to make. Bravely believe in Jesus, the one who's saved him, or be quiet and do what evil people are telling him to do. Find out what he does as Dave explores John 9. Find out more about the Dave an…

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23. The Good Shepherd: John's Gospel Part 5 47:20

9M ago47:20

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Is it worth following Jesus? What would you give up in order to follow Jesus. In this episode, we meet a man who happily gives up everything to keep following Jesus, the good shepherd. This man was born blind, but in the end, he sees better than so many who been able to see their whole life. Join Dave as he explores John 9-10. . Find out more about…

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43. Light of the World: Jesus and John's Gospel Part 12 19:04

9M ago19:04

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When you live in the darkness, how can you tell what's true and what's a lie? What you really need is for someone to shine a light into that darkness and show you that truth. Thankfully, Jesus says he is the Light of the world. Join Dave as he explores what Jesus means in John 8. Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net. Show yo…

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42. Honest Investigators: Jesus and John's Gospel Part 11 17:30

9M ago17:30

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Some people who ask questions about Jesus really want to know the answers. They're honestly investigating Jesus. Others don't care about the answers at all. They're just using their questions to hide from the truth. In this episode, Jesus speaks to a lot of people who don't seem that honest. Join Dave as he explores John chapter 7. Find out more ab…

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22. The Truth Will Set You Free: John's Gospel Part 4 46:58

9M ago46:58

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What is sin? How does it affect us? Can we not just work hard to overcome it? In John 7-8 sinful people come up against the God who they sin against. Throughout the story you can see how sin enslaves people and destroys logic, freedom and life. Thankfully, Jesus has come to set people free. Join Dave as he explores these tense and astounding chapte…

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41. Bread of Life: Jesus and John's Gospel Part 10 19:09

10M ago19:09

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If Jesus miraculously feeds thousands of people, why would they become grumpy with him? We would never become grumpy like that. Or would we? Join Dave as he explores John chapter 6. Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net. Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Faithful God by signing up f…

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40. The Good Worker: Jesus and John's Gospel Part 9 17:45

10M ago17:45

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A man has been sick for 38 years! He doesn't have any hope or any helpers. But then Jesus arrives. What he does for the man is amazing, but it makes some people really angry. Join Dave as he explores John 5. Find out more about the Dave and the show at faithfulgod.net. Show your thanks and support for Dave and help other people hear Stories of a Fa…

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