The Man on the Middle Cross: Alistair Begg on Grace That Saves
The gospel is beautifully simple, yet we often complicate it. We add conditions, look for worthiness, or assume the doorway to grace must be harder to enter. But at the heart of Scripture is a Savior who knows us, meets us, and invites us to come with nothing in our hands.Jonathan is joined by Alistair Begg to explore the stories behind The Man on the Middle Cross, why the thief’s final plea captures the essence of salvation, and how Jesus’ encounters with the woman at the well and the paralyzed man reveal both our deepest need and His deepest compassion. Alistair reflects on preaching, evangelism, and the surprising ways God uses ordinary faithfulness to draw people to Himself.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For more information about Alistair's book The Man on the Middle Cross, please click here!
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Known and Loved: The Gospel at Heart Level (with Glenna Marshall)
To be known is vulnerable, to be loved is stabilizing. In Christ, we get both. But many believers overcorrect by emphasizing God’s wrath while forgetting His delight, or chasing His love while downplaying His holiness.Laurie is joined by Glenna Marshall to walk through Psalm 139, the danger of confusing unworthiness with worthlessness, and how to hold God’s love and holiness together without minimizing either. Glenna shares from her real life experiences about learning to receive God’s delight, resisting the pride behind both perfectionism and self-loathing, and finding comfort when diagnoses are delayed and ministry is hard.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For more information about Glenna's new book Known and Loved, please click here!
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True Thanksgiving: Gratitude That Goes Beyond the Surface
It’s easy to talk about gratitude in November, but how should Christians give thanks differently from the world around us? The Bible tells us over 150 times to give thanks, but why can it still be so hard to do?In this episode, Laurie and Jonathan unpack the difference between general thankfulness and gospel-rooted gratitude. They discuss why we often struggle to be thankful, how entitlement and busyness choke joy, and why all true gratitude should trace back to the life Jesus has called us to.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For seasonal outreach resources and ideas, please visit either our US or UK based sites.
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Moving Forward When Faith Feels Stuck (with Nate Akin)
Every believer encounters moments when their faith journey feels stagnant, their prayer life feels empty, time in scripture feels dissatisfying, and the joy of salvation feels like a memory. But what if feeling stuck isn’t failure, but an opportunity for God’s mercy to meet us where we are at once again?Jonathan and Laurie sit down with Nate Akin to talk about how Christians can persevere through such seasons of spiritual stillness. Nate reflects on the importance of community with the church body, what it means to go back to the basics in times of going through the motions, and how simple obedience can rekindle love for Christ.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For more information about Nate's new book Stuck, please visit either our US, UK or CA based sites.
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Serious Fun: The Place of Humour in the Christian Life
The Christian life is serious, after all there is eternal weight to our every day life and public witness. But does that mean there’s no place for laughter and fun? How do we know when humour helps us connect with others, and when it distracts from the mission?In this episode, Jonathan and Laurie dive into this tension by sharing their own experiences with humor in ministry and ever day moments. Along the way they explore why joy should overflow into our words, why humour often builds bridges, how we should use jokes and humour appropriately in alignment with our call to holiness, and how believers can embrace “serious fun” without slipping into escapism.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen! Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.For seasonal outreach resources and ideas, please visit either our US or UK based sites.
This is The 10ofthose Podcast, a show for curious readers seeking to learn more about the Christian literature - how we can read more, read better and use books in our discipleship and evangelism. We discuss all things reading, and its impact on our day to day life, living for Jesus. 10ofthose is a Christian bookseller and publisher, handpicking the best books from across the publisher, selling books that point to Jesus. Everything we sell is discounted and we use our profits to support missions around the world. The Podcast is hosted by Rob Baggaley, Laurie Rayes and 10ofthose CEO Jonathan Carswell (Twitter: @jdcarswell). Follow 10ofThose on social media: @10ofthose @10ofthoseusa @10ofthoseca
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