1st Friday
This advent Tom and Stuart discuss preaching, fireworks, mental health, entertainment and people hurt by church. This will be the final episode of 1st Friday - thanks for listening! Find more of our programmes at gnba.net
info_outline Women in ministry1st Friday
Tom and Stuart kick up the dust from an old and contentious topic.
info_outline Is the UK church fit for purpose?1st Friday
In light of the Queen's recent death Tom and Stuart talk about the church’s response to various times of national crisis.
info_outline Creation1st Friday
Tom and Stuart discuss whether the recent photos from the James Webb telescope challenge the 6 day creation account in Genesis.
info_outline 20 reasons not to have kids1st Friday
Tom and Stuart discuss an article about why people shouldn’t have children and also the recent court decision in the US around abortion.
info_outline What songs are churches singing in 2022?1st Friday
Tom and Stuart are joined by special guest Heather Reynolds to discuss the CCLI top 100 worship songs.
info_outline Why do so few pastors have a Christian world view?1st Friday
Tom and Stuart talk about a recent Barna poll around pastors and their world view.
info_outline Why do so many pastors want to leave?1st Friday
Some statistics suggest that as many as 50% of pastors want to leave the ministry. Tom and Stuart discuss why this is the case and what can be done about it.
info_outline How do we deal with theological disagreements?1st Friday
Tom and Stuart discuss three separate questions around theological differences, western Christianity and conspiracy theories. 00.00 Intro 01.00 Theological Differences Western Christian culture Conspiracy theories
info_outline Should Alpha be the beginning and end of evangelism?1st Friday
Tom and Stuart discuss whether evangelistic courses are a good idea or not.
info_outlineThe word ‘gospel’ is thrown around a lot in Christian circles but do we really know what it means?