The Bible Matters Podcast

Can people really change?

Many believe that with enough effort, education, social reform, or self-discipline, human nature can be improved. But Jesus offered a far more radical answer. In His conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, He declared: “You must be born again.”

In this message, we explore the difference between turning over a new leaf and receiving a new life. Looking closely at Jesus' words, we consider the nature of the new birth, its necessity, its effects, and how it becomes a reality in a person's life.

In this episode:
Can human nature really be changed?
What are the signs and results of this new life?
What do repentance and faith have to do with the new birth?
How can a person receive the new life that Jesus offers?

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Did Jesus really rise from the dead? In this classic talk, John Stott explores both the historical evidence for the resurrection and its life-changing significance. Examining the empty tomb, the appearances of the risen Jesus, and the dramatic emergence of the early church, Stott argues that the resurrection is not merely a Christian belief but the foundation upon which Christianity stands.

More than an historical claim, the resurrection transforms how we understand the past, experience the present, and face the future. If Jesus truly rose from the dead, then it changes everything.

In this episode:

Did Jesus' tomb really end up empty?

What happened to the body of Jesus?

What difference does the resurrection make to life today?

What does it mean to live in the power of the risen Christ?

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Why did Jesus die?

 
For centuries, Christians have insisted that the cross stands at the very centre of the faith. But why? Couldn't God simply forgive sins without the death of Christ?
 
In this historic lecture from Cambridge University in 1977, John Stott explores the meaning of the cross, the seriousness of sin, and the relationship between God's justice and God's love.
 
This episode forms part of our series featuring recordings from Stott's final Cambridge University mission.
 

Questions answered in this episode:

Why did Jesus have to die?

Why doesn't God simply forgive?

How can God be both just and loving?

What did Jesus think his death would achieve?

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In 1977, a packed hall in Cambridge gathered to hear one question explored: What is a human being?

 
The speaker was a vicar from London named John Stott, and this would prove to be his final university mission.In this series of Bible Matters we'll be featuring the talks from this series, enhanced and restored for a new audience. 
 
Questions answered in this episode: 
- What was John Stott's preaching like? 
- What is a human being? 
- Is man good or evil? 
 
 
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How do we reach the next generation?

 
In this episode of the Bible Matters Podcast, we speak with pastor and theologian Kevin DeYoung about how churches can faithfully answer that question. Drawing from his book The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation, Kevin challenges the idea that there is a hidden formula for effective ministry.
 
Rather than chasing trends or trying to stay relevant, he makes the case for something both simpler and more demanding: faithful Christian living, rooted in Scripture and expressed through truth, love, and godly character. This is a deeply encouraging conversation for anyone involved in youth ministry, church leadership, or discipleship.
 
Topics covered in this episode:

Is there really a secret to reaching the next generation?

Do you need to be “cool” to connect with young people?

What does authentic Christian ministry actually look like?

How do you truly love people in a resistant culture?

Why does holiness matter for long-term impact?

Are we underestimating what young people can handle?

How should we teach truth and doctrine today?

What makes mentoring relationships healthy and safe?

What does it mean to “amaze people with God”?

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