Episode 04 | Matt 5:9-12 | Liam Denny | 24/05/2026

Liam continues the series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount by focusing on the final Beatitudes in Matthew 5:9–12, arguing that true peacemaking flows from God’s character and the shalom Christ secured through the cross, not from timid appeasement.

Using Lord of the Flies and Genesis 3, he traces conflict to the Fall and describes peacemaking as confronting enmity with bridge-building, reconciliation, and ultimately proclaiming peace with God through Jesus.

Liam explains why righteous living can provoke opposition, clarifying that persecution must be “because of righteousness” and “because of me,” and that it often comes as insults and false accusations. He emphasizes Jesus’ command to rejoice in persecution because it signals belonging to the kingdom of heaven and promises great reward, illustrated by the persecuted prophets and the captivity of Ken Elliott.

Episode 03 | Matt 5:7-8 | Stuart Brooking | 17/05/2026

We live in a world that constantly bombards us with noise, distractions, and competing priorities, making it incredibly easy to navigate life with a divided heart. In this episode, we dive deep into the Sermon on the Mount—specifically Matthew 5:8: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."

Far from calling us to live as isolated recluses, Jesus invites us to experience true spiritual purity right in the middle of our messy, chaotic, everyday routines. Explore what it means to transition from a fragmented, distracted faith to a single-minded devotion to God. Learn how training your mind to focus on what is noble, true, and praiseworthy can fundamentally transform your perspective, allowing you to see God actively moving in your daily life.

Episode 02 | Matt 5:1-16 | Toby Dedden | 10/05/2026

Toby dives into the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, exploring Matthew 5:1-16. He looks at how Jesus introduces the Kingdom of Heaven not through a display of worldly power, but through a beautiful and shocking poem known as the Beatitudes.

Discover what it means to be "Kingdom People"—the poor in spirit, the mourning, and the peacemakers—and how Jesus calls these specific individuals to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

Toby discusses the essential need for Christian distinction and how we can practically bring kingdom hope to our communities through mercy, evangelism, and beauty.