Laura Robb and Fi Alston discuss the beautiful doctrine of Union with Christ - and how that our Union with Christ allows us to have humble confidence in who we are before God. Listen in as they consider the difference understanding this doctrine can make to our ordinary everyday faith.

Resources:

Sam Allberry: One with my Lord.

Marcus Peter Johnson: One with Christ.

Fi Alston and Laura Robb are joined by Caitlin Halfacre. In this episode they discuss matters of life and death. Abortion and assisted dying are considered from a Christian, a political, a cultural and a personal perspective. Resources mentioned are are below:

Books

The Air we Breathe - Glen Scrivener

Thinking About Abortion: Where do we begin? - Ben and Valentina Cadoux-Hudson, Dr Chris Richards

Abortion - Vaughan Roberts

Right to die? - John Wyatt

Matters of Life and Death - John Wyatt

Podcasts

Speak Life Podcast Episodes:

551, 552 - assisted dying bill

Leaflets

https://www.christian.org.uk/resource/assisted-suicide/

https://www.christian.org.uk/resource/abortion/

https://www.christian.org.uk/resource/when-does-human-life-begin/

More at https://www.christian.org.uk/resources/publication/

CARE topic guide https://issuu.com/care/docs/wr_as_topic_guide_1_singles

Tyneside Pregnancy Advice Centre https://www.tyneside-pregnancy.org.uk/

Laura and Fi are joined by Pete Alston. In this episode they explode some myths about mission and Pete and Fi explain more about their plan to head to Japan in the Autumn.

Liz Jackson joins Fi and Laura as they tackle 1 Timothy 2. There's a lot to think about and unpack - especially as women. Listen in as they slowly work their way through the chapter, thinking about context, differing views and where we can land with a passage like 1 Timothy 2 as women and men.

Fi Alston and Laura Robb invite Benji Cook back onto the podcast. In this episode they dive into 4 chapters of John to reveal more of the precious beauty of God's Word and why it is far better that Jesus is now with the Father. This chat is based around the talks Benji gave to our students at their weekend away.

Make sure you listen to Episode 20 for a John overview from Benji and Episode 21 for how to use John's gospel with friends.

Fi and Laura chat with Pete Alston about how we can use John's gospel with our friends who aren't yet Christians! The Word 121 resource is a brilliant and accessible tool to try reading John's gospel with others. Listen in as they chat about how to use the Word 121 and why it is worth asking a friend to join you.

https://www.theword121.com/app

Join Laura and Fi as they chat to Benji Cook all about the gospel of John. This is a perfect overview for reading any of the beloved disciple's gospel and understanding more about why John wrote what he wrote. If you're a student heading to TGE 25 - this is your essential new year listen!

4 women, a third chapter, 2 sexes and one massive fallout! Join Laura Robb and Fi Alston as they discuss Genesis 3 with Liz Jackson and Jenni Cahill.

Listen in to a conversation on sexism, broken relationships, desire, rule and the attractiveness of redeemed relationships.

Fi and Laura recommend you also listen to Jonathan Pryke's sermons on Genesis 3 from the 8th and 22nd December. Why not listen again to episode 10 ( on Gen 1&2) and Ian Garrett's sermons from this term too.

Thanks for listening. Laura and Fi

Fi Alston and Laura Robb spend time chatting about the value of one-to-ones. Join them as they discuss why they are so helpful and how to get started.

Book Reference: Women's Word Filled ministry, Gloria Furman and Kathleen Nielson.

Fi and Laura sit down with Laura Sewall to discuss all things Taylor. A self confessed Swiftie Laura opens up the discussion of idols, worship and community. This episode is a challenging reminder of why only Jesus can be the one we worship and why being part of our local church family really matters.

Ancient, repetitive, inaccurate? - Why do we still bother with the creeds? Fi and Laura discuss why the creeds have fallen out of fashion in recent times and why they hold a real value that transcends time and location.

Book recommendation:

Carl R Trueman - Crisis of Confidence

Laura sits down with Claire from JPC to interview her about her life lived with God. Hear how Claire has seen God's faithfulness to her since she became a Christian in Havelock Hall, while studying at Newcastle Uni in the 80s. Claire shares how she has experienced God's care of her, firsthand, through good times and painful. And listen to what Claire would love generations behind her to know about God's love for us and how He has used JPC people to show this.

Fi and Laura discuss ways to use the summer to grow in your faith and love of God. From books to songs, podcasts to videos there really is something for every style and taste. So listen along and see how you can invest well in your relationship with God this Summer.

All recommendations are below:

Things to help you read the bible well:

Blessed by Nancy Guthrie (Book)

Bible Talk from 9Marks (podcast)

Books:

None Like Him by Jen Wilkin

Enjoying God by Tim Chester

Crisis of Confidence by Carl R Trueman

Podcasts

Knowing Faith - with Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley - episode 52 on the Apostle's Creed

The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God by Justin Brierley

To watch:

True and Better by Dan Stevers (YouTube) 3 mins

How the Bible Story changes everything about your story - Nancy Guthrie for TGC (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEqoW51-TFA)

The Bible Project - https://bibleproject.com/

To sing

Jesus is Better - Austin Stone worship

The Plan - Souvenirs Worship (Liam's current fav)

Join Fi and Laura as they sit down with Kate Downey to discuss angels, demons and the myths we've come to think of as true. For all of us, a better understanding of the Spiritual realm helps us to see God more clearly, our temptations more sharply and the devil's defeat more certainly. Kate is a ministry trainee and she has been studying what the Bible says about angels and demons, comparing it to myths of our culture. From the limited power of the devil, to guardian angels or the occult, come and learn more!

***** BOOKS******

1. Angels, by Tim Chester

https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781527108868/angels-paperback

2. Screwtape Letters, by CS Lewis

3. I believe in Satan's downfall, Michael Green

Just PodCasting : Join Laura Robb and Fi Alston as they explore the challenging and often misunderstood topic of menopause with guest speaker Sarah Allen, author of 'Pause'. This insightful episode delves into Sarah's journey of writing the book, the importance of discussing menopause openly, and how it impacts women's lives beyond the physical symptoms. Sarah shares her thoughts on how menopause fits into a Christian perspective on womanhood, the deceptive allure of 'me time' and the continued relevance of serving others through all stages of life. Whether you're navigating menopause, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in understanding this significant phase, this episode shares the enduring truth that in every season, we are seen, known, and cherished by God

https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781915705327/pause

Pause, by Sarah Allen . How to enjoy God, find hope and bear fruit through midlife and the menopause. There will also be some copies available at the church bookstall too.

Laura Robb and Fi Alston talk about everything hormonal! From the impact of periods and the menopause on our bodies and our moods, as well as on those around us, to how our hormones are actually a fabulous(?!) opportunity to come face to face with our own sinful hearts. "My hormones made me do it" ... is laid bare as an excuse for our sin and a reminder of our mortality.

In this episode Laura Robb and Fi Alston (who was still a Jamieson), were joined by Liz Jackson and Jenni Cahill to discuss women and feminism through the lens of Genesis 1 and 2. The discussion is based on a seminar from last year's women's conference. A further episode with more from Genesis 3 is still to come!

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This week Fi and Laura explore 3 lies that we are tempted to believe, thanks to the progress of feminism. They take time to think about the culture and the lie, then remind us of the beauty of God's Word and His purposes for us as women and females in the world He created. Post-Easter this episode is an excellent reminder of why Jesus and his human body, both on earth and resurrected is so important to our salvation.

References in this episode:

EctoLife video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2RIvJ1U7RE

Mary Harrington, Feminism Against progress, Forum, 2023

Augustine quote: " “That ye may know that no creature of God is bad, but that unregulated pleasure perverteth it, when in the beginning I made man, I made them male and female. I do not condemn the creature which I made. See I have been born a Man, and born of a woman; it is not then the creature which I made that I condemn, but the sins which I made not.” Let each sex then at once see its honour, and confess its iniquity, and let them both hope for salvation."

Augustine , Sermon 51 ,  on the Divine Maternity and the Dignity of Woman

This episode features Laura Robb interviewing two JPC women. Debbie Wood and Anne Lawley. These women have walked in faith since they were at school. Debbie and Anne look back across the years and show us how God is faithful, even through the darkest of days, as well as opening up about the joys of a life lived for Christ.

Laura and Fi chat about the significance of mountains in the Bible. Looking from Genesis to Revelation, Laura shows what God is teaching us, through the mountains that punctuate the Bible.

(If you haven't yet listened to episode 5, that will help you understand Biblical Theology).