Making Disciples with Cris Rogers

227. Dez Brown - Convicted or Condemned to Forgiven and Free. Dez Brown is the CEO and Founder of Spark2Life. Dez founded and has pioneered the Spark2Life project since 2006 while leading a large inner-city youth ministry with 80+ in attendance.  Dez is a reformed offender is married with four adult children; he has an autobiography – ‘Convicted or Condemned’. He’s an ordained minister, qualified therapist and a cultural architect. Dez has been going into prisons for over 20 years and now offers training, coaching and consultation to the sector. spark2life.co.uk   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

226. Are the Ten Commands Really Rules And Not Just Ten Outcomes?   In this episode, we take a look at the Ten Commandments. In recent years there has been some teaching on the commands that questions if they are commands or rules but maybe outcomes or promises. In this episode we look at why we have the name Ten Commandments, what they are and how best to translate the Hebrew   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

225. It Turns Out People Are Far More Interested In Jesus Than You Think. Interview With Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf.   This is a confidence-building episode. In this episode, we talk with Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf about the talking Jesus research, which shares some amazing news for any Christian hoping to share their faith. Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf is the executive director of HOPE Together. She has been passionate about people knowing Jesus for themselves all her life. She is married to Rev Darren Wolf and lives in East London where they church planted eight years ago.  Talking Jesus Report: https://www.eauk.org/assets/files/downloads/Talking-Jesus-Report-2022.pdf Marks Gospel: https://www.hopetogether.org.uk/Shop/Sections/Items/Item.aspx?item_id=501834 https://talkingjesus.org/course @HOPEtogether https://www.hopetogether.org.uk/   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

224. What will heaven be like and what will God look like? In this episode, we explore some big ideas of what we imagine when we think of heaven and God.   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

223. Do not ask me to obey. We don’t like to be told to obey someone do we. So why is it that we find it hard to obey and why does God want us to obey? These are all great questions we will expore in this weeks episode.   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

222. How To Become More Compassionate When We Are Burnt Out? This week's episode explores the concept of transforming a "heart of stone" into a "heart of flesh," drawing inspiration from the biblical verses Ezekiel 36:26 and 11:19. We delve into the characteristics of a hardened heart, discussing how past traumas, hurts, and overwhelming experiences can lead to emotional numbness and self-protective barriers. Our conversation covers the impact of a stone heart on relationships, personal growth, and spiritual life, while emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and professional help in addressing deep-seated issues. We also examine the transformation process, offering practical steps and exercises to cultivate emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and forgiveness.   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

221. Understanding Jesus' Hebrew Culture with Michele Guinness (Part 2). This week’s episode is a fantastic interview with Michele Guinness exploring Jesus' life as a Hebrew man. Michele was brought up in a practising Jewish family which means she has a unique way of seeing Jesus within his own Jewish culture.   Check out more from Michele at:  https://www.micheleguinness.co.uk The heavenly party: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavenly-Party-Life-Changing-Celebrations-Community/dp/1854248359   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

220. Seeing Jesus in the Jewish festivals, interview with Pete and Michele Guinness. This week’s episode is a fantastic interview with Pete and Michele Guinness looking at the Jewish festivals and seeing Jesus in the context of them. Michele was brought up in a practising Jewish family which means her and Pete being a unique way of seeing Jesus within his own Jewish culture. Check out more from Michele at:  https://www.micheleguinness.co.uk The heavenly party: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavenly-Party-Life-Changing-Celebrations-Community/dp/1854248359     Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

219. Do We Have To be Devided On The Big Issues? We live in a world that is becoming more and more polarised on politics, identity politics, religion, theology and much more. We look to find people that agree with us and then we point their club, church, party. What if kingdom unity isn't about agreeing but on loving each other through disagreement. Can we disagree with someone and still want to see them thrive, wanting the best for them and encouraging them. Lets see how Jesus unity is differant from the worlds view on unity.   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

218. How To Embrace Hope For The Impossible.   In this episode, we explore what Christian hope looks like. Many people get stuck in a way of thinking that is more reflective of their past problems than a God filled and hope fulled future. If life has been a let down then sometimes we can behave like our tomorrow will be the same. Therefore we look at Romans 15 and the "God of hope" and how HIs hope overflows in us.   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

217. Does Jesus really say He hasn't come for peace to bring a sword?   In this episode, we explore Matthew 10:34-36 where Jesus seems to confuse us with a statement that sits in contrast to much of his teaching on peacemaking. We will look at how the Jewish teaching technique of Allusion and the book of Isaiah gives us keys to understanding what he is really saying.  Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

216. How to understand what Jesus didnt say. REMEZ.    This is a much longer episode than usual. In it, we explore how we can understand not just what Jesus says but also what he didn’t. We will see why there are times when Jesus seems to give an unoffencive response to the Pharisees but they respond with anger. To understand all of this we will need to explore the Jewish Rabbinical teaching technique, REMEZ.  Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

215. Why Is My Life So Difficult? Jesus Doesn’t Seem To Help Me. Life so often feels like it’s such hard work and then we become a Christian and wonder why it doesn’t get much easier. It often can feel like it’s getting harder.  In this episode we explore this topic and ask how do we work out our faith so that at least we aren’t causing our own issues.      Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

214. The Truth In True Crime with Jim Warner Wallace Part 2 Jim Warner Wallace is an American homicide detective and Christian apologist. Giving so much of his life to Cold Case work Jim turns his skills to Christianity. Today we talk with Jim about his new book, The Truth in True Crime.   The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life - https://amzn.eu/d/dA5MXfk Person of interest -  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Person-Interest-Jesus-Matters-Rejects-ebook/dp/B08NHXN7G7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IS1YE3GL7AO4&keywords=person+of+interest+jim+warner+wallace&qid=1642349264&s=books&sprefix=person+of+interest+jim+warner+wallace%2Cstripbooks%2C48&sr=1-1     Cold Case Christianity presentation
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xqVpiZ85Zo 
Person of Interest presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmhPsqjDuQg&list=RDLVKf-oJ73dGW0&index=15 
Cold Case of Creation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecxc2uU2sBI&list=RDLVKf-oJ73dGW0&index=7  Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

213. Evidence for Christianity with Jim Warner Wallace Jim Warner Wallace is an American homicide detective and Christian apologist. Giving so much of his life to Cold Case work Jim turns his skills to Christianity. What evidence is there for Jesus outside of the Bible?   The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life - https://amzn.eu/d/dA5MXfk Person of interest -  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Person-Interest-Jesus-Matters-Rejects-ebook/dp/B08NHXN7G7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IS1YE3GL7AO4&keywords=person+of+interest+jim+warner+wallace&qid=1642349264&s=books&sprefix=person+of+interest+jim+warner+wallace%2Cstripbooks%2C48&sr=1-1     Cold Case Christianity presentation
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xqVpiZ85Zo 
Person of Interest presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmhPsqjDuQg&list=RDLVKf-oJ73dGW0&index=15 
Cold Case of Creation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecxc2uU2sBI&list=RDLVKf-oJ73dGW0&index=7  Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

212. How Do We Forgive Ourselves?   In this episode we explore a listeners question on "how do we forgive ourselves"? It can be so hard to let ourselves move on when we have done something stupid. Here we will explore how we might forgive ourselves as we forgive others.   A Monkeys Orientation - https://amzn.eu/d/dlVF8yN   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

211. An Interview with Joy Blundell on Discipleship and the Kingdom of God   Welcome to Episode 211 where we chat with Joy Blundell from Alive Church in Lincoln about discipleship and the Kingdom of God.   Joy is Location Pastor of Alive Lincoln North. https://www.alivechurch.org.uk/ Founder @actstrust.   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

210. An Interview with Matt Britton About The Gospel of Mark   Welcome to episode 210 featuring Matt Britton, an award-winning theatre-maker with over 25 years of experience. As the former artistic director of In Yer Face Theatre Co, Matt is renowned for staging theatre in unconventional spaces and engaging underserved audiences. His socially conscious work champions cultural transformation and empowerment of marginalised communities. Here we talk about his present project, performing the Gospel of Mark in its integrity on stage. Mattbritton.co.uk proximity.hub.org   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

209. How Do We Go About Loving Ourselves? Jesus calls us to love our neighbour as ourselves. If we actually loved our neighbour in the way we loved ourselves, we often would simply make enemy's of our neighbours. In this episode we explore how to love ourselves.   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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

208. Can Or Should Christians Have Therapy? This Episode is an interview with Jo Hargreaves @the.Faith.Filled.Therapist. In it we talk about faith, mental and emotional well being and if Christians should be opening themselves up to therapy. https://johargreavestherapy.com
 Instagram- @the.Faith.Filled.Therapist Discount code - discipleship   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     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 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