The Bible Matters Podcast

In 1977, a packed hall in Cambridge gathered to hear one question explored: What is a human being?

 
The speaker was a vicar from London named John Stott, and this would prove to be his final university mission.In this series of Bible Matters we'll be featuring the talks from this series, enhanced and restored for a new audience. 
 
Questions answered in this episode: 
- What was John Stott's preaching like? 
- What is a human being? 
- Is man good or evil? 
 
 
The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://linktr.ee/BibleMatters
 
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How do we reach the next generation?

 
In this episode of the Bible Matters Podcast, we speak with pastor and theologian Kevin DeYoung about how churches can faithfully answer that question. Drawing from his book The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation, Kevin challenges the idea that there is a hidden formula for effective ministry.
 
Rather than chasing trends or trying to stay relevant, he makes the case for something both simpler and more demanding: faithful Christian living, rooted in Scripture and expressed through truth, love, and godly character. This is a deeply encouraging conversation for anyone involved in youth ministry, church leadership, or discipleship.
 
Topics covered in this episode:

Is there really a secret to reaching the next generation?

Do you need to be “cool” to connect with young people?

What does authentic Christian ministry actually look like?

How do you truly love people in a resistant culture?

Why does holiness matter for long-term impact?

Are we underestimating what young people can handle?

How should we teach truth and doctrine today?

What makes mentoring relationships healthy and safe?

What does it mean to “amaze people with God”?

The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://linktr.ee/BibleMatters

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What does the future hold for humanity—and where does Jesus fit into that story?

In this bonus episode of Bible Matters, we bring you a second interview with Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist John Lennox. Together, we explore one of the defining questions of our time: what kind of future are we moving towards? From rapid advances in technology to the growing interest in “upgrading” humanity, many are asking whether science can ultimately solve our deepest problems—even death itself. But are these hopes realistic? And what vision of the future does the Bible offer?

Drawing on his book 2084, John unpacks:

The promise and pitfalls of modern technology

What it really means to be human

The dangers of trying to redefine humanity

Why the Christian hope speaks powerfully into today’s questions

Most importantly, we consider how the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ reshape the way we think about progress, identity, and our ultimate destiny.

Whether you’re sceptical, curious, or already convinced, this conversation invites you to think more deeply about the future—and the hope that truly lasts.

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What hope does artificial intelligence really offer for the future of humanity?

In this episode of the Bible Matters Podcast, Oxford mathematician John Lennox reflects on AI, transhumanism, and the growing belief that technology can solve humanity’s deepest problems. Drawing on science, philosophy, and the Bible, Lennox explains why technological progress cannot overcome death, sin, or the brokenness at the heart of human nature. Instead, he points to the hope of the Bible — a hope grounded not in machines or human enhancement, but in Jesus Christ, the resurrection, and the promise of new life.

This wide‑ranging conversation explores:

What artificial intelligence can and cannot do

The ethical dangers of transhumanism

Why science needs a Christian worldview to make sense Why death is more than a technical problem

The lasting hope offered by Jesus and the resurrection

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In this episode Leo sat down with Rory Shiner, a Bible teacher based in Perth Australia. They discussed evangelism, and particularly how topics such as ghosts and demons can serve as a good intersection between discussions the world wants to have, and the answers Christianity offers.

Questions answered in this episode:

- What are demons?

- Should Christians be afraid of ghosts?

- What topics should I discuss in evangelism?

The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://linktr.ee/BibleMatters

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