Open the Bible UK Broadcast

Join Colin Smith as he delves into the challenges of evangelism, particularly through the story of Jonah. Discover how God's timing plays a crucial role in bringing transformation to lives and communities. This episode follows the journey of a woman concerned about her husband's faith and explores the mystery of why change doesn't always happen immediately, despite the sincerity of one's efforts.
Throughout the episode, Pastor Colin reassures listeners of the unwavering power of God's word, highlighting how it acts like living seed in our lives. You'll learn that the responsibility of sharing the gospel belongs to us, but the moment of transformation is orchestrated by God. Through Jonah’s story, we are reminded of God’s mercy and the miraculous ways in which He can work through us, even amid past failures.

In today’s broadcast, Colin explores the story of Jonah and the powerful way God used him to deliver a simple yet profound message to the city of Nineveh: "Forty more days and Nineveh will be destroyed." This episode delves into the importance of allowing God's word to change us personally before we can be a beacon of change in our surroundings.
Many of us resonate with the busyness of Nineveh, juggling relentless schedules that often leave little room for reflection on deeper, eternal matters. Pastor Colin challenges us to pause and consider not just our daily to-do lists, but also where our lives are heading in the grand scheme of eternity. Just as Jonah's obedience and transformative experience with God brought about repentance and revival in Nineveh, what might God be calling us to do in our own communities and personal spheres?

How can we pacify the anger of God? Using the story of Jonah as a backdrop, Pastor Colin explores the significance of sacrifice and how it points us to the hope found in Jesus Christ. If you've ever wondered about the deeper meanings behind the storms and sacrifices in your life, this episode is for you. Join us as we turn to Jonah Chapter 1, verses 4 to 16, and discover the beautiful narrative of redemption and salvation.

Does God only send storms as a result of sin, or can occur even when we're walking closely with Him? As we navigate through Jonah's journey, we discover God's incredible grace and His sovereign hand at work, even in the middle of life's tempests.
Join us as we unpack Jonah chapter 1, verses 4 to 16, in the compelling message titled "Refuse God's Provision through Someone Else". Pastor Colin offers profound insights into how God's sovereignty operates through both the storms and the calm, showing us that we can find comfort in His perfect will, even during life's darkest moments.

We've all had moments when life doesn’t go as planned—whether that's due to a sudden job loss or a shift in life's circumstances—and Jonah's story captures this perfectly. Pastor Colin takes us through Jonah's initial resistance to God's call, uncovering the self-centeredness lurking beneath his prosperous life. The story challenges us all: when God calls us to something new, will we resist, like Jonah, or embrace it with the obedience of Jesus?
This episode encourages us to hold our dreams lightly, always keeping them on the altar of God, and to practice making ourselves available to God's plans. The insights shared are both eye-opening and spiritual nourishing, offering practical steps to cultivating a God-centred life.