In this episode of the Confident Faith Podcast we're looking at the question, 'Why are the genealogies of Jesus in the gospel of Matthew and the gospel of Luke different?

Understanding these differences is vital for appreciating the theological and historical significance of Jesus' lineage as portrayed by the Gospel writers. This article explores the reasons behind the discrepancies in these genealogies, examining their theological intentions, historical contexts, and the implications for understanding the identity of Jesus.

In this episode of the Confident Faith Podcast we're looking at the question, 'Where did Jesus go between His death and resurrection?' This question is one that has intrigued theologians, scholars, and Christians for centuries. This period, often referred to as the "descent into hell" or the "harrowing of hell," raises significant theological implications and is grounded in various passages from Scripture. To understand this event, we need to explore both the Old and New Testaments, analyse key biblical texts, and consider the historical creeds of the Christian faith.

In this episode of the Confident Faith podcast we're looking at the question, 'if Jesus was divine, why was he called the 'son of man'?

The title "Son of Man" is one of the most frequently used self-designations by Jesus in the New Testament, appearing over 80 times in the Gospels. Despite Jesus' divinity, as affirmed by Christian theology and scripture, He consistently referred to Himself as the "Son of Man." This title, though seemingly paradoxical when ascribed to a divine figure, holds profound theological significance and serves as a key to understanding the dual nature of Christ—both fully divine and fully human.

In this episode of the Confident Faith Podcast we're looking at the question, 'What is the Trinity?'

The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most central and perplexing teachings in Christian theology. It is a doctrine that asserts that God is one in essence but exists in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

This concept, while not explicitly named in the Bible, is derived from various passages that, when taken together, reveal this profound mystery of God’s nature.

Understanding the Trinity is crucial for comprehending the Christian faith, as it touches on the very identity of God and His work in creation, salvation, and sanctification.

In this episode of the Confident Faith Podcast, we're looking at the question, 'If God is so good, why are Christians so bad?'

The question of why Christians can sometimes behave badly, even while professing belief in a good and loving God, is a challenging and thought-provoking one. It strikes at the heart of the Christian faith and the nature of human behaviour. How can those who claim to follow a God of love, mercy, and righteousness sometimes act in ways that are unloving, unmerciful, and unrighteous? In this episode we'll explore this question by examining the nature of God, the nature of humanity, and the transformative process that Christians undergo according to the Bible.

Many skeptics and critics of Christianity allege that God is anti-women; that he is guilty of sexism, which means that God is prejudicial and discriminatory towards women based on their sex. They contend that this supposed loving, righteous, and just God of the Bible is actually nothing more than a man-favouring chauvinist and a woman-hating misogynist. As Christians - who believe God created and loves men and women equally - how best do we respond to these difficult objections?

In this episode of the Confident Faith podcast, we're looking at the question, 'What is God really like?'

There will always be an element of mystery when it comes to understanding what God is really like. This is because God is infinite and we are not. We are finite, and we could never, with our limited understanding, fully comprehend the totality of God's nature. But this certainly does not mean we can't or don't know anything about God. We do in fact know a great deal about Him. This is because God is revelatory - He has revealed himself to us in many ways. For example, God has revealed his existence and nature to us through creation, conscience, scripture, and our saviour, Jesus Christ.

On this episode of the Confident Faith podcast we're looking at the problem of 'divine hiddenness' and the question 'why does God seem so hidden from us?'

Many skeptics, and even Christians, struggle with this question. They ask, ‘if God exists, and if He is all-loving and all-powerful, and if He desires everyone to come to the knowledge of the truth and be saved, why does He seem hidden from us? Why is God’s existence not undeniably obvious to all? Atheists often point to this problem of divine hiddenness in support of their claim that there is no relevant evidence for God’s existence. In their minds therefore, any belief in God is unreasonable and illogical. Christians on the other hand, believe that God has revealed Himself in many ways sufficient for belief, but often still long to know why He has not revealed Himself more. So, does God exist? Is He absent? Is God hiding from us? Should He be doing more to make himself known to us so that a greater number of people will believe and be saved? To answer these questions there are a number of considerations which need to be taken into account.