The Upper Room

Recorded in the upper room at St Clement’s Church Manchester. Join us weekly to chat about the bible, theology and life.

Episode 87: The Providence of God 07/01/2025

Episode 87: The Providence of God Genesis 37 Join Paul and Henry in the upper room as they discuss the start of the life of Joseph. Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/37235290

Episode 86: Spiritual Renewal 06/16/2025

Episode 86: Spiritual Renewal Genesis 35:1-15 Join Paul and Henry to discuss the final episode in the story of Jacob and how we might experience spiritual renewal in our lives. Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/37025700

Episode 85: Wrestling with God 06/10/2025

Episode 85: Wrestling with God Genesis 32:22-32 We're back in the upper room to continue our conversations on the book of Genesis. After missing a couple of of weeks Paul and Henry chat through the life of Jacob and answer questions from the last couple of weeks, focusing on what it mean to encounter God. Ask a quesiton - slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/36938210

Episode 84: The Freedom of God 05/07/2025

Episode 84: The Freedom of God Genesis 25:19-28 Join Paul and Henry in the upper room as they discuss God choosing Jacob and take questions on the doctrine of election. Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/36476735

Episode 83: He shall direct your paths 04/29/2025

Episode 83: He shall direct your paths Genesis 24:1-27 God is sovereign and we are responsible. God guides according to his purpose and promise, we make real decisions. This is a truth found all the way through scripture and key for navigating life in God's world. Join Paul and Henry in the Upper Room as they discuss. Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/36352800

Episode 82: The substitutionary sacrifice 04/07/2025

Episode 82: The substitutionary sacrifice Genesis 22:1-14 Join Paul and Henry in the upper room as they discuss God's command to Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/36036700

Episode 81: The God of Laughter 04/02/2025

Episode 81: The God of Laughter Genesis 21:1-7 Join Paul and Henry, as they reflect on the birth of Isaac, for a wide ranging discussion on finding true joy in the Lord. Ask a quesiton: slido.com #STCLEMENTS Resources mentioned in the podcast: /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/35972495

Episode 80: The Pleading Priest 03/25/2025

Episode 80: The Pleading Priest Genesis 19:15-29 Join Paul and Henry in the upper room as they discuss the priestly ministry of Abraham and how it points to the priesthood of Jesus. Discussing questions such as, why do we need a priest? And what is the role of priests nowadays? Ask a question: slido.com#STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/35853190

Episode 79: Laughing at the Lord 03/17/2025

Episode 79: Laughing at the Lord Genesis 18:1-15 Join Paul and Henry in the upper room as they discuss the next passage in our series in Genesis. Ask a question at slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/35733645

Episode 78: The Covenant 03/11/2025

Episode 78: The Covenant Genesis 17:1-14 Join Paul and Henry in the upper room for a wide ranging discussion on topics such as baptism, circumcision, heroes of the faith, covenant theology and lent. Ask a quesiton at slido.com #STCLEMENETS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/35630365

Bonus Episode: The Perseverance of the saints 03/06/2025

Bonus Episode: The Perseverance of the saints Join Paul and Henry as they discuss the doctrine known as 'The perseverance of the saints.' The guys think about questions such as: What are some of the key bible verses where that support this view? How do I know that I am truly born again? What do we make of the phrase 'once saved, always saved'? What fruit in someone's life might indicate that they are truly saved? And vice versa? How should we relate to the teachings of those who have fallen away? Why does God's grace only enable some to persevere in faith, and not everyone? Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/35529055

Episode 77: God’s blessing is received, not achieved 03/04/2025

Episode 77: God’s blessing is received, not achieved Genesis 16 Join Paul and Henry as they discuss the chaotic story of Sarai, Hagar and Abraham and how it shows God's blessing comes to us by his grace and not through what we do. Ask a quesiton: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/35528890

Episode 76: Faith counted as righteousness 02/25/2025

Episode 76: Faith counted as righteousness Genesis 15 'Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness.' These are some of the most important words in the whole bible. Join Paul and Henry as they discuss this passage and answer a variety of questions. Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/35422495

Episode 75: Bishop Matthew Porter 02/17/2025

Episode 75: Bishop Matthew Porter Psalm 40 This week Paul and Henry are joined by a special guest, the Bishop of Bolton Mathew Porter. Join the discussion to hear Bishop Matthew's thoughts on life as a bishop, prayer, worship, evangelism and the CofE, weebles - and of course.. food! Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/35312180

Episode 74: Called to be a blessing 02/11/2025

Episode 74: Called to be a blessing Genesis 14 In a passage full of long names, join Paul and Henry as they discuss Abraham's trust in God and what it looks like for us to trust in the same way. Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/35221315

Episode 73: True Riches 02/10/2025

Episode 73: True Riches Genesis 13 Join Henry and Paul as they discuss Abraham's trust in God's promises over and above worldly prosperity. Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/35221265

Episode 72: The failure of man, the faithfulness of God 01/23/2025

Episode 72: The failure of man, the faithfulness of God Genesis 12:10-20 Join Henry and Paul as they chat through the next part in the of Abraham. Want to know how the story of Abrham is like the BBC show 'The Traitors'? Listen in to the discussion. Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/34969175

Episode 71: The Call of God 01/14/2025

Episode 71: The Call of God Genesis 12:1-9 We're back in Genesis and are beginning to think about the life of Abraham and his family. Join Henry and Paul as they chat about what it means to be called by God. Ask a quesiton - slide.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/34849855

Episode 70: Prayer 01/08/2025

Episode 70: Prayer James 5:12-19 Join Paul and Henry in the upper room as they chat about prayer, with a particular focus on praying when God seems to not be answering. Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/34771300

Episode 69: The Tower 12/18/2024

Episode 69: The Tower Genesis 10:31-11:9 Join Paul and Henry as they discuss the Tower of Babel. Ask a quesiton: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/34520195

Episode 68: The Shame 12/12/2024

Episode 68: The Shame Genesis 9:18-28 Join Paul and Henry in the Upper Room as they discuss the shame of mankind and how Jesus covers it all. Ask a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/34422445

Episode 67: The Rainbow 12/03/2024

Episode 67: The Rainbow Genesis 8:20-9:17 Join Paul and Henry for a wide ranging discussion on the implications of this passage. Listen in for thoughts on topics such as covenant theology, the death penalty, veganism and much more. Ask a question: slido.com #stclements www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/34270925

Episode 66: The Flood 11/25/2024

Episode 66: The Flood Genesis 6:1-14 Noah and the ark is one of the best loved bible stories, yet it has a sobering theme: The judgement of God. Join Paul and Henry as they chat through this passage and answer questions. As a question: slido.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/34135896

Episode 65: A Tale of Two Families 11/19/2024

Episode 65: A Tale of Two Families Genesis 5 What is your ambition in life? Why not aim to live forever? Join Paul and Henry as they discuss this passage and what it looks like to walk with he Lord. Ask a question: slido.com #stclements www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/33992062

Episode 64: A Tale of two cities 11/12/2024

Episode 64: A Tale of two cities Genesis 4:17-26 What does the bible have to say about society? How to we live well in a secular culture that both reflects God and rejects God? Join Paul and Henry as they discuss this and take various questions. Ask a question: slido.com #stclements www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/33899137

Bonus Episode: Responding to the Assisted Dying Bill 11/10/2024

Bonus Episode: Responding to the Assisted Dying Bill Henry and Paul are joined by Dr Tom Parkes to discuss a compassionate, Christian response to the Assisted Dying Bill which is due to come to parliament on 29th November 2024. This episode we ask: What is assisted dying? Why is it being proposed? What is the Christian response? What are the specific ethical concerns? For more information check out: Ask a quesiton: sildo.com #STCLEMENTS www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/33871302

Episode 63: A tale of two brothers 11/05/2024

Episode 63: A tale of two brothers Genesis 4:1-16 Join Paul and Henry as they discuss the story of Cain and Abel. Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com #stclements Visit the website: www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/33793232

Episode 62: Longing for home 10/29/2024

Episode 62: Longing for home Genesis 3:20-24 Humanity is longing to get back home. Join Paul and Henry as they discuss how we get back to our true home. Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com #stclements Visit the website: www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/33667157

Episode 61: The consequences of sin 10/21/2024

Episode 61: The consequences of sin Genesis 3:8-19 Join Henry and Paul in the upper room as they discuss the consequences of sin. Want to ask a question? Go to slido.com #stclements Visit the website: www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/33551057

Bonus Episode: Marriage & Sexuality 10/18/2024

Bonus Episode: Marriage & Sexuality Join us as we discuss the Bible's teaching on marriage and sexuality. The first part of the podcast is a talk from Paul Jump recorded at our community group central meeting, followed by a Q/A (starting at 21:38) Ask a question at slido.com #STCLEMENTS Visit the website: www.stclementschurchmanchester.org /episode/index/show/04beabb6-49b5-4046-bca6-7dc66d6709cc/id/33511567

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