Making Disciples with Rev Dr Cris Rogers

287. Interview with the inspirational Samuel Jackson-Reed on worship and discipleship

In this week’s episode, Cris is joined by worship leader, poet and creative Samuel Jackson-Reed. Together they explore the relationship between worship and discipleship, and how a life of worship shapes us as followers of Jesus.

https://www.youtube.com/@samueljacksonreedmusic

 

Listen to his new single: https://wingsmusic.lnk.to/TheHush

 

Subscribe to his Substack for poems, short essays and updates: https://samjacksonreed.substack.com

 

 

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Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

286. How can I stay hopeful when everything around me seems to be getting worse?

In this week's episode Cris explores the difference between optimism, pessimism and biblical hope. Looking at Romans 15:13, he asks how we can remain hopeful when the world around us feels uncertain or disappointing. Discover why Christian hope is rooted not in circumstances, but in the risen Christ and the promises of God.

 

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Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT



To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here...
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Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

285. Live from Corinth - 1 Corinthians 11

In this episode, Cris is live from Corinth, exploring one of the most debated passages in Paul's letters, 1 Corinthians 11 and the question of women, head coverings, and long hair. Standing in the city where Paul wrote to a church struggling with status and identity, Cris looks at how the culture of ancient Corinth might help us understand what Paul was really saying, and what it means for us today.

 

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Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT



To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here...
https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 
 
 
Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

284. Live from the Running Track in Athens - 1 Corinthians 9

Today's episode takes us to Athens, where Cris stands among the ancient sporting sites of Greece and reflects on Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 9. Surrounded by the world that inspired Paul's athletic imagery, Cris explores what it means to "run in such a way as to get the prize", and how followers of Jesus can live with purpose, perseverance, and their eyes fixed on an eternal reward.

 

Support the podcast with a coffee....
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Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT



To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here...
https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 
 
 
Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

283. Live from Athens - Acts 17

This week’s episode is recorded in Athens, specifically from Mars Hill, the place we encounter in Acts 17. Join Cris as he explores the city of Athens, reads the Scriptures on location, and unpacks Paul’s message in the very setting where it first unfolded. Recorded early in the morning from the exact place where Paul preached to the philosophers of his day, this episode brings the biblical story and the ancient world together in a fresh and vivid way.

 

Support the podcast with a coffee....
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers  
 

Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT



To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here...
https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 
 
 
Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart