Through the Bible, book by book – with author, pastor and Bible teacher Mike Beaumont.
Introducing... Unstoppable Church, Then & Now
Bible teacher and church pastor Mike Beaumont travels with UCB’s David Taviner from Jerusalem to Rome and beyond to discover what the unstoppable growth of the first-century Church teaches us in the twenty-first century.Sign up here for your weekly Episode Guide with location photos, background information and questions for further reflection: www.ucb.co.uk/unstoppablechurchFind the series on Spotify hereGet the series on Apple PodcastsListen on Youtube Get the UCB Player on the AppStore or on Google Play.
5/7/2024 • 32 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep. 53 - Finish Here
• What’s the value of reading all 66 books? • Who actually wrote the Bible?• How come the Good Book is more than just a good book?
12/26/2021 • 19 minutes, 6 seconds
Ep. 52 - Revelation
• What’s it like to see life on earth from heaven’s perspective?• Who is ultimately in control of everything? • What’s the best invitation anyone will ever receive?
12/25/2021 • 33 minutes
Ep. 51 - 1, 2 & 3 John
• What does it mean to be a good citizen in a godless society?• How should future hope affect present reality? • Who can centre us during life’s biggest challenges?
12/18/2021 • 31 minutes, 1 second
Ep. 50 - 2 Peter & Jude
• How should the Church address the enemy within?• What are the dangers of heresy hunters?• How best to react to a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
12/11/2021 • 30 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep. 49 - 1 Peter
• What does it mean to be a good citizen in a godless society?• How should future hope affect present reality? • Who can centre us during life’s biggest challenges?
12/4/2021 • 30 minutes
Ep. 48 - James
• How should Christians use social media?• What matters most – how we live or what we believe?• How can we discover that faith works?
11/27/2021 • 30 minutes, 5 seconds
Ep. 47 - Hebrews
• What should a Christian do who’s tempted to relinquish their faith?• How can Jesus be better than anything else?• Who can best inspire you when the going gets tough?
11/20/2021 • 30 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep. 46 - 2 Timothy & Titus
• What’s the most important qualification for a Christian leader?• How can a timid person also be bold?• When is it important to remember your calling?
11/13/2021 • 30 minutes, 42 seconds
Ep. 45 - 1 Timothy
• How important is it to mentor the next generation?• What does it really mean to be of good character? • Why is cultural context vital for understanding biblical principles?
11/6/2021 • 30 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep. 44 - 1 & 2 Thessalonians
• Why is there an urgency to sharing the good news about Jesus?• How can we grieve with hope?• What are life’s choices if Jesus said he’ll return one day?
10/30/2021 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep. 43 - Colossians & Philemon
• How important is it to keep the main thing the main thing?• If you believe in Jesus do you have all you need?• What are the implications of being related to each other spiritually?
10/23/2021 • 30 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep. 42 - Philippians
• What’s the difference between happiness and joy?• Can we name the most important discovery in life?• How do we keep our faith fit?
10/16/2021 • 30 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep. 41 - Ephesians
• Can preaching actually influence the economy?• Why is God’s secret plan no longer a secret?• How can the Church be like a bicycle wheel?
10/9/2021 • 31 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep. 40 - Galatians
• Why is equality essential in the Church?• How can our lives be fruitful?• Do we always reap what we sow?
10/2/2021 • 32 minutes, 1 second
Ep. 39 - 2 Corinthians
• How welcoming are we to those who’ve paid the penalty for their past?• Should a Christian marry someone who isn’t a Christian?• Why does God love a willing, cheerful, generous giver?
9/25/2021 • 28 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep. 38 - 1 Corinthians
• What is permissible for a Christian in a permissive society?• How is the basis for true love so often overlooked?• Why is the Church very different to a membership club?
9/18/2021 • 29 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep. 37 - Romans
• What hope is there when we’ve messed up in life?• Why can’t we just keep on pleasing ourselves?• What help is there if we struggle with sin?
9/11/2021 • 32 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep. 36 - Acts Of The Apostles
• How did one man’s boldness help spark the birth of the Church?• What would it take to die for your beliefs?• Why did the persecutor become the persecuted?
9/4/2021 • 32 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep. 35 - John
• Why is this gospel so different to the other three?• When does the story of Jesus actually begin?• What is revealed from Jesus’ meetings in private?
8/28/2021 • 31 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep. 34 - Luke
• What’s Jesus’ amazing message for society’s rejects?• Why is Jesus so controversial about children?• How has Jesus revolutionized prayer?
8/21/2021 • 29 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep. 33 - Mark
• Why is Jesus portrayed as an action man?• Are miracles still happening today?• What does it really mean when we have a cross to bear?
8/14/2021 • 31 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep. 32 - Matthew
• Why might some of this book sound familiar?• What are the dire warnings about hypocrisy?• How come this eyewitness account is good news for everyone?
8/7/2021 • 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Ep. 31 - Malachi
• What should we do when we feel disappointed by God?• How can we avoid becoming weary in our faith?• What does it take to have a spirit of generosity?
7/31/2021 • 29 minutes, 52 seconds
Ep. 30 - Haggai & Zechariah
• Who really comes first in our life?• How can we best get our financial priorities right? • What happens when people come back to God?
7/24/2021 • 30 minutes, 19 seconds
Ep. 29 - Habakkuk & Zephaniah
• Why doesn’t God have a customer relations department?• Is there anything better than having our prayers answered?• Does God actually like you?
7/17/2021 • 28 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep. 28 - Micah & Nahum
• How much evidence is there against careless Christians?• What’s it like to face God in court?• What message is there for those who see no need for God?
7/10/2021 • 30 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep. 27 - Obadiah & Jonah
• Why should we let go of long-held family rivalries?• Why do some people seem to get away with murder?• Is God’s forgiveness only for those like us?
7/3/2021 • 30 minutes, 4 seconds
Ep. 26 - Joel & Amos
• How does a global disaster help us reassess our priorities?• Why doesn’t God believe in religion?• When will we learn to truly love our neighbour?
6/26/2021 • 29 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep. 25 - Hosea
• How easy is it for faith to become superficial?• Can our life choices cause God pain?• What would it take for God to have our heart?
6/19/2021 • 31 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep. 24 - Daniel
• How do we avoid compromising our beliefs?• What advice is there for speaking home truths?• How can our faith be appealing to others?
6/12/2021 • 31 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep. 23 - Ezekiel
• How do we handle the frustration when our best laid plans don’t happen?• What are the dangers of explaining away what we don’t want to hear?• How does the way we’re wired influence how we understand what really matters?
6/5/2021 • 30 minutes, 40 seconds
Ep. 22 - Jeremiah & Lamentations
• How can obedience be so costly?• Why does it matter how much you care?• What’s the best response when life throws the book at you?
5/29/2021 • 30 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep. 21 - Isaiah
• Can you have flash forwards as well as flash backs?• How does your life change when you meet your Maker?• What does it take to wake us up from our complacency?
5/22/2021 • 31 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep. 20 - Ecclesiastes & Song Of Songs
• Can there be life before death as well as life after death?• What can true love be really like?• How should a spiritual dimension to marriage change everything?
5/15/2021 • 27 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep. 19 - Proverbs
• Who knows best how to get the best out of life?• What guidance is there when facing major dilemmas?• Why don’t the promises come with a guarantee?
5/8/2021 • 31 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep. 18 - Psalms
• How can this common book of prayers help with daily life?• Why is it OK to use this poetry to tell God that you’re not OK?• What’s the benefit of singing these songs of praise to your own tune?
5/1/2021 • 31 minutes, 1 second
Ep. 17 - Job
• How can you still believe that God’s in control when bad stuff is happening to you?• If someone isn’t healed could that be down to a lack of faith or hidden sin?• Who are we to question God when encountering God who has all the answers?
4/24/2021 • 29 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep. 16 - Esther
• How could a beauty contest lead to racism being beaten?• When do we know it’s our time to grasp the nettle?• Is it true that pride goes before a fall?
4/17/2021 • 30 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep. 15 - Ezra & Nehemiah
• How can we avoid the impact of discouragement? • What lessons are there about who we build our lives with?• How determined should we be in prayer to see a significant breakthrough?
4/10/2021 • 31 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep. 14 - 2 Chronicles
• What are the dangers of telling God how to answer our prayers?• How should we handle flattery?• What should we do to avoid just keeping up appearances?
4/3/2021 • 31 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep. 13 - 1 Chronicles
• What can we learn from family trees?• Should our past limit our future?• To what extent do we want success for others?
3/27/2021 • 29 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep. 12 - 2 Kings
• What are pitfalls of thinking it doesn’t matter which God you believe in? • When we worship worthless things how does that affect us?• How can we avoid letting our guard down?
3/20/2021 • 31 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep. 11 - 1 Kings
• If God said you could have anything you wanted what would you choose?• What are the challenges of being surrounded by people who don’t hold your values?• What are the dangers of only listening to those who tell you what you want to hear?
3/13/2021 • 30 minutes, 32 seconds
Ep. 10 - 2 Samuel
• What are the dangers of trying to run ahead of God?• Can we hide our secrets from God?• How does God deal with our feet of clay?
3/6/2021 • 30 minutes, 43 seconds
Ep. 09 - 1 Samuel
• How do we recognise the voice of God today?• Why does this book help us deal with unrealistic expectations?• What is the warning about the dangers of jealousy?
2/27/2021 • 31 minutes, 15 seconds
Ep. 08 - Ruth
• Why is this love story still so relevant today?• What has this short book got to say about mother-in-law jokes?• How does this true story demonstrate that God can arrange coincidences?
2/20/2021 • 30 minutes, 21 seconds
Ep. 07 - Judges
• How does this book provide a cautionary tale about history repeating itself in our lives?• What can we learn about how to respond to life’s knocks?• Why should we take extra care when we’re given a superhuman strength?
2/13/2021 • 30 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep. 06 - Joshua
• What does Joshua teach us about the importance of accepting who’s really in charge?• Why is there a warning for us today if we win a significant battle?• How important is it to deal with seemingly minor issues in our lives?
2/6/2021 • 31 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep. 05 - Deuteronomy
• What can we learn about the dangers of complacency?• Why are the Ten Commandments actually promises?• What does successful succession planning look like?
1/30/2021 • 31 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep. 04 - Numbers
• How does the book demonstrate the value of flexibility? • Why should we be wary of only listening to the voice of the majority?• What’s God’s approach to anger management?
1/23/2021 • 31 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep. 03 - Leviticus
•Why is there more to this book than God’s T's and C's? •What can we learn from the revolutionary high days and holidays? •How does Leviticus highlight that life isn’t all about looking after number one?
1/16/2021 • 30 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep. 02 - Exodus
• What does this book teach us about the freedom we so desire?• How does God prove to be truly in control of everything?• Can this epic story of Moses help us today?
1/9/2021 • 32 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep. 01 - Genesis
• What is the exciting purpose of this foundational book?• How does it answer the fundamental questions of life?• Why is the story of Abraham and his descendants still relevant for everyone?
1/2/2021 • 32 minutes, 38 seconds
Ep. 00 - Start Here
• Why is it worth reading the world’s best seller?• Where to start with sixty six books in the Bible?• How relevant will they be to my life?