268. Satan, Myth or Reality? What the Bible Actually Says

This week's episode, Cris walks us through what the Bible actually says about the evil one, satan, the devil, cutting through speculation and myth to focus on Scripture itself. Tracing the biblical story, we explore who Satan is, how he operates through deception and accusation, the nature of the evil he promotes, and what the Bible says about his ultimate defeat. Along the way, the episode keeps Jesus at the centre, reminding us that Satan is not an equal opposite to God, nor the ruler of hell, but a defeated enemy whose power has been broken at the cross and whose final judgement is certain.

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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

267. Should Christians Watch Stranger Things?

In this episode we explore the big question, should Christians watch Stranger Things, and why the answer is not as simple as yes or no. Instead, we look at how followers of Jesus can practise wise and thoughtful discernment with the stories we take in. The conversation moves beyond rules and into formation, asking what shapes our imagination, what draws us towards Christ, and what quietly pulls us away.

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266. Why Am I so Impatient and How Do I Become More Patient (Virtue 7)

In this episode, we take a thoughtful look at patience, why we lose it, and how it can be rebuilt in everyday life. We also explore how the Bible frames patience, drawing on passages that reveal God’s character, the role of the Spirit, and the way waiting becomes an act of trust rather than frustration.

Finally, we offer practical steps for growing patience in real situations, helping us respond with clarity rather than reaction. This episode invites us to slow down, notice what is happening within us, and choose a posture that brings strength, steadiness, and hope to the moments that test us most.

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265. Seven Ways Jesus Responded to Life’s Hardest Moments

In this episode, we explore how Jesus walked through betrayal, temptation, exhaustion, deception, confusion, suffering, and deep loneliness, and yet responded with clarity rather than chaos. Jesus shows us a better way to navigate life’s hardest moments, offering a pattern we can follow in our own struggles.

This episode reminds us that Jesus fully understands what we face, and that His responses offer strength, guidance, and hope for our own difficult days.

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264. Love that heals, Charity (Virtue 6)

In this week’s episode, we explore the heavenly virtue of Charity-love in action, the virtue that heals both giver and receiver. We’ll look at what true charity really means, why it’s more than generosity, and how it becomes the antidote to greed and self-interest. Through story and reflection, we’ll unpack Augustine’s warning that “charity is no substitute for justice withheld,” and consider how love that is real must also be fair. Join us as we ask: how can we live out a charity that not only comforts but also transforms?

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263. Rethinking Chastity: More Than Saying No (Vertue 5)

In this episode, we continue to look at the heavenly virtues with a focus on chastity, not as control but as freedom. We explore how chastity orders desire toward love that gives, honours, and delights. Through Scripture and reflection, we discover that true purity opens the heart to joy, peace, and the fullness of love in God.

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262. Exploring the Devil Through Colour (The Colourman)

In this week’s episode, we explore the idea of the Kingdom of God through the lens of colour, and the work of the evil one through the lens of grey.

Cris reads selected passages from his science fiction novel The Colourman and guides us in a series of reflections on how light, vision, and faith reveal the vibrant reality of God’s kingdom in a world that has grown dull.

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261. A Episode on Telling the Truth for Everyone (Virtue 4)

In this week’s episode we explore what it really means to be people who tell the truth, even when it costs us. We look at why we sometimes hold back or twist the truth; whether to be liked, to stay in control, or to protect ourselves and how Scripture calls us to something deeper. Together we’ll learn how disciples of Jesus can become known for honesty that is both courageous and full of grace.

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