Much of the Bible is a mystery to even the smartest scholars, but surely there are things that are hard facts!

In our final episode of 2020, the After the Word crew play Bible trivia! 

We invite a special guest to go head to head with 2 of our own to answer questions ranging from - can you name all the 12 disciples, to what occupation does Paul ask Timothy to strive to emulate?

Listen and play along, as we gear up to an exciting 2021

Prayer. It should come as easy as breathing for Christians, and yet, we struggle. In this episode, the After the Word crew break down a sermon on prayer by the late Nabeel Qureshi, who learned of the power of persistent, desperate prayers in his darkest hour. Should we hold back when asking things from God? Could our grudges against others be forming a barrier when talking to God? All these questions and more, in this podcast.

Sermon link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vswVqO9ZIvY

Should Christians desire happiness? The Christian life is often depicted as one of suffering and self-denial, and it can often feel wrong to want or to pursue happiness. This week, the crew discusses John Piper's sermon, "How God Made Me Happy in Him", in which he talks about Christian hedonism and how our desire for happiness and our desire to glorify God need not be in conflict. 

John Piper's sermon link: https://youtu.be/-cRkUt4glaE

You've heard it before. Only a few enter the narrow gate. But how do you do that exactly? Is it not unfair that only a few can enter? How does God choose, and how can you be assured of your faith? The After The Word crew discuss all these questions and more in this sermon review. Pastor Tim Keller gives an inspiring take on Jesus' Sermon on The Mount. You don't want to miss this one

Sermon Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbAohJzgAuc&t=7s

The Reality of Moral Law by CS Lewis:  https://youtu.be/LqsAzlFS91A

Next week's sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cRkUt4glaE

The grind. Going to battle. Is that how you think about work? Does God's will for your life really involve climbing the corporate ladder? In our latest sermon review, the After the Word crew discuss a sermon titled "Reaching Babylon" by Pastor Bryan Loritts, which centers around work. How do we know if we are called to be where we are? Do we need to be the best at our job to please God? All these and more on this week's podcast.

Check out the full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd35QHORLoo

Let's have some fun! The After the Word crew conduct a hypothetical draft, constructing their ultimate team to survive a pandemic with. The catch is, they can only choose Bible characters. What would you prioritise in a pandemic? Food? The ability to stay alive? Or would you just want someone to keep you from boredom? 

If you liked one of our teams, or think you could do better, email us at afterthewordpodcast@gmail.com , and we may just give you a shoutout next podcast!

With COVID19, natural disasters and rumours of war around, the After the Word crew discuss a timely message by Pastor Joshua Lee of New Life Restoration Centre in Malaysia. Should we fear the Mark of the Beast? How has the church changed with the pandemic upon us? We discuss this and more on the podcast

Full sermon link:

https://www.facebook.com/146484468724869/posts/4052191278154149/?vh=e

The 'After The Word' team introduce themselves and talk about their hopes for the podcast