Parhaat The Whitehouse Church Podcastit (2025)

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25 05 04 - A Redemptive Epilogue 24:25

10d ago24:25

24:25

Peter denies knowing Jesus before the crucifixion. And then after the resurrection, Jesus appeared to Mary, and then to the disciples in the upper room, and then he appeared a second time and spoke with Thomas. But Peter is not mentioned. John even records Peter narrowly missing Jesus in the garden before he appeared to Mary, but Peter never gets c…

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25 04 27 - Thomas the Doubter 22:28

17d ago22:28

22:28

It must be rough being a person who is only known because of a single defining event or trait, or worse, a singular mistake or failure in their lives. Poor old Thomas is like this.

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25 04 13 - Challenging Empire 20:21

1M ago20:21

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The portrait of God in the flesh being crucified is the great scandal of Easter. Jesus isn’t like the pagan god’s of the ancient world, or the violent caricature of God as believed by the Jews. Jesus is God and he humbles himself and in his death reconciles the whole world.

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25 03 30 - Coming Home 30:10

1M ago30:10

30:10

When the son is still a long way off, the father is waiting and watching for him. This is the only time in scripture that I can see an image of God in a hurry, he runs to embrace his lost son. But all the son can think about is his sin. He is terrified that his sin will stop him from being welcomed. He is desperate to talk about his sin and the fat…

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25 03 24 - The Wrath of God 25:39

2M ago25:39

25:39

I do not see God the same way that Calvinists see God. If you believe God’s righteousness is manifest in a wrath that demands violent retribution in order to be satisfied, then the Calvinist interpretation of this passage can make sense, even if it is abhorrent. Just as the proverbial hammer sees everything as a nail, the Calvinist certainty regard…

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25 03 16 - O Jerusalem 13:23

2M ago13:23

13:23

When malice and violence are directed at Jesus, he doesn’t rally his followers to violence, instead he laments and likens himself to a mother hen longing to draw her chicks under her protective wings. It is a brooding hen rather than an imperial eagle that Jesus identifies with.

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25 03 02 - The End of the Law and Prophets 20:17

2M ago20:17

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Our picture of God must be shaped by our understanding of Jesus. He is the only true perfect representation of the father, and he is the lens through which we must interpret all Scripture and revelation (Heb 1:1-3). His teaching and example are superior to all others, and when we are faced with complex theological and moral conundrums the sensitivi…

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25 02 23 - Love Your Enemies 23:20

3M ago23:20

23:20

In a world that generally says you can do whatever you want so long as it doesn’t hurt anyone, Jesus goes further by teaching his disciples to actively initiate actions that will benefit others. In this way Jesus’ teaching is unique. The love of God is an active love. This is a key distinction between simply being a good person and being like Chris…

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25 02 16 - Blessed are the Poor 23:45

3M ago23:45

23:45

The gospels make no secret of Jesus’ concern for the least and the little. His compassion for the outcasts, pariahs and unpopular; his disposition towards the socially unimportant, those deemed sinners, the poor, sick and excluded. The Scriptures labour over Jesus’ love for these people, recording at length the stories where he interacts with the w…

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25 02 02 - Anabapt~ish 31:12

3M ago31:12

31:12

The Anabaptists refused violence, promoted local faith communities, rejected the excesses of wealth and cared for the poor, maintained the distinctiveness of the kingdom of God from the kingdoms of the world, and recognised the centrality of Jesus’ ethical teaching and practices for the faithful. I am not an Anabaptist in a strict sense as I have n…

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25 01 26 - Good News for the Wrong People 18:30

4M ago18:30

18:30

Jesus proclaimed the prophetic message of Isaiah at his own inauguration, just as the prophets of our day bravely rebuke those in power, calling for grace and love rather than judgment and wrath. The kingdom of God that Jesus proclaimed was so scandalously gracious the Jews responded with violence. Jesus’ good news was for all the people they hated…

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25 01 19 - Making New Wine 24:15

4M ago24:15

24:15

Oddly the miracle at the Wedding of Cana wasn’t a healing, it was keeping the party going. Jesus revealed his glory by turning water into wine. Food and drink and joyful celebration are central to the expression of Christian faith. This year let’s eat more, drink more, and celebrate more!

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24 11 24 - God With Us 21:22

6M ago21:22

21:22

He isn’t avoiding us; he isn’t disgusted by us. He isn’t enragedor vengeful. He wants to be near us. All the way from precreation glory in heaven he has pursued us. As a babe born in a manger, he has pursued us. Through a sinless life and unto a cross in our place he has pursued us. And out of the grave he has pursued us. Not God above us. God with…

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24 11 17 - Giving Birth 17:36

6M ago17:36

17:36

When the birth pains begin. Do not be afraid. Even though everything around you looks out of control, even though there will be horrors and haters and hell on earth; know that it is not without an end. A struggle is underway, but the birth of a new kingdom is a certainty. Jesus’ ministry was defined by his promise that God’s space and our space wou…

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24 11 10 - To Tithe or Not to Tithe 28:40

6M ago28:40

28:40

Jesus is appalled how the teachers of the law flaunt their wealth whilst devouring the houses of the widows. The useof manipulation to cajole and bully people to give, specially those with so little, is an affront to God.

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24 11 03 - When Everything is on Fire 13:53

6M ago13:53

13:53

When we face challenges and everything seems to be on fire… what do we grab on the way out the door? Do we grab love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control? Do we grab onto one another with hope and compassion and cheer? In times of stress, tragedy, confusion, doubt, anxiety, or worry, do we love God…

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24 10 27 - Blind Bartimaeus 13:39

7M ago13:39

13:39

Blind Bartimaeus threw aside his cloak and all that it represented to follow Jesus. He is the exemplar of faithfulness where the rich young ruler was the antithesis. May we all have the courage of this blind beggar who could see who Jesus truly was.

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24 10 13 - The Rich Young Ruler 27:49

7M ago27:49

27:49

The rich young ruler gained his identity, security and comfort from his wealth. When Jesus told the rich young ruler he must lay down his wealth it was not an accusation of greed, it was a challenge to his identity and his source of power, comfort and security.

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24 09 29 - The Mega Ones 24:05

8M ago24:05

24:05

Acting against injustice, slavery, oppression, poverty, and the systems that perpetuate a worldview of in and out or us versus them are essential to following Jesus. It is beholden on us as followers of Jesus to ensure we do not cause the little ones of our society to trip and fall, but rather we should be lifting them up.…

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24 09 22 - Stand Behind Me Satan 26:01

8M ago26:01

26:01

Have you even failed a test that you thought you were going to ace? That’s what happened to Peter in Caesarea Philippi. He was expecting a high distinction and instead he got rebuked in front of everyone. In my view, this is amongst the most scathing rebukes that Jesus makes in his entire ministry. Imagine being Peter having his worldview blown apa…

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24 09 01 - The Tradition of the Elders 21:33

8M ago21:33

21:33

Ritual and tradition that help us to transform our hearts can be incredibly beautiful, but tradition that only serves to make us feel morally superior and set apart is not beautiful.

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24 08 18 - Psalm 111 17:52

9M ago17:52

17:52

Consider the nature of the gods in the ancient near eastern world. The gods were fickle and often amoral. They didn’t care for good behaviour or righteousness at all. In contrast, the Hebrew God “Yahweh” was a radically different type of deity. Not only was Yahweh morally upright, he wanted his people to be righteous also. And through the righteous…

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24 08 11 - Redeemed People 24:49

9M ago24:49

24:49

The people of God should be known for their kindness,compassion, and forgiveness. They should be known as people that turn away from their anger and bitterness, seeking to make peace and forgiving one another. This is our witness in the world to a kingdom that is yet to fully come. We have the privilege to live in the hope of a renewed world.…

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24 08 04 - Psalm 51 30:23

9M ago30:23

30:23

This psalm expresses the grief and repentance of king David following his adultery with Bathsheba. It is a model and a warning for us as we approach repentance and forgiveness.

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24 07 28 - Psalm 14 23:01

10M ago23:01

23:01

The 'fool' of Psalm 14 is not an atheist, but rather they think that God is absent. In their arrogance the fool consumes the poor and cannot perceive that God is present with the righteous.

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24 07 21 - Seeking Solitude 26:00

10M ago26:00

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Mark paints Jesus as the fulfillment of kingship. Jesus is the true shepherd of Israel, greater than Moses or David, certainly greater than Herod. And this king is not living lavishly in a palace away from the suffering and hunger of his people. This king is in the midst of his people, healing them and meeting their needs physically and spiritually…

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24 06 30 - Psalm 130 15:14

11M ago15:14

15:14

It is common when reading the psalms to identify with the psalmist and take on their prayer as our own. Whilst I know I live a life of great comfort and privilege; the depths are still a place that we can all understand. The depths of grief or disappointment, the depths of regret or shame, the depths of sickness or pain, the depths of frustration o…

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24 06 23 - The Wind and the Waves 20:47

11M ago20:47

20:47

The emotion of this scene is something Mark’s audience would have understood. A strong wind was blowing in their world. The times and seasons were violent and uncertain, and the waters looked like they were only going to get rougher.

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24 06 16 - A Mustard Seed 21:57

11M ago21:57

21:57

The obvious story here is not hard to perceive, the kingdom of God is like the seed that grows secretly under the earth and then at the appointed time it springs forth into view. But a like a seed that first grows under the soil, there is more going on in this parable.

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24 05 26 - A Humble Man 35:52

12M ago35:52

35:52

When people talk about coming to faith, they often remark about leaving the world, or leaving behind a life of sin. But Nicodemus had already built his life around being set apart and avoiding sin. To be born again is not simply about sinning less, it is about living more beautifully as the Spirit transforms us. It is about being made new daily.…

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24 05 19 - Our Father in Heaven 26:32

12M ago26:32

26:32

When teaching his disciples how to pray Jesus reveals a lot about the identity and nature of his father. In this simple prayer we are given a model rather than a mantra, with a lot of subtext going on behind the scenes that would have been much more obvious to a first century audience.

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24 05 05 - Finding Meaning 16:33

1y ago16:33

16:33

Ecclesiastes teaches me to grasp continually for the gifts of joy that God offers. To eat, drink, celebrate, and love despite how fleetingly each of these experiences can seem. It makes me appreciate the beautiful and delightful breath-like moments of each day.

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24 04 07 - Psalms of New Orientation 32:10

1y ago32:10

32:10

The psalms of new orientation are a herald of hope beckoning us beyond grief, anguish, and anger into a surprising realisation of God’s power, presence, and faithfulness.

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24 03 31 - Easter Sunday - A Child Friendly Message 8:48

1y ago8:48

8:48

Christ is risen.He is risen indeed! The images and story used in this video and podcast are from "The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name" written by Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Jago.

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24 03 29 - Good Friday - A Child Friendly Message 8:53

1y ago8:53

8:53

On Good Friday we remember how the people in charge tried to make Jesus be quiet. We remember how they were so upset by his message of love and forgiveness that they killed him. We remember how they thought their violence was more powerful than his love. And we remember how Jesus forgave his enemies, and how Jesus also forgives us.…

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24 03 24 - Palm Sunday 28:47

1y ago28:47

28:47

Sadly, like the first century Jews, many modern Christians are awaiting a warlord. They are waiting for a triumphant Jesus to ride in on a warhorse soaked in blood and seeking vengeance. But the Hebrew Scriptures don’t just give us a warrior Messiah, they also give us a picture of a suffering servant that Jesus perfectly embodies and fulfils.…

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24 03 10 - Psalm 29 20:27

1y ago20:27

20:27

Psalm 291 Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendour of his holiness.3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over the mighty waters.4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of t…

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24 03 03 - Psalms of Disorientation 32:21

1y ago32:21

32:21

The Psalms of disorientation deserve a place in our prayer lives. They are a window into the raw, chaotic, and despairing voice within humanity that emerges during times of crisis and confusion. The Psalms of disorientation give us both the language to cry out our rage and grief, and the permission to authentically petition God. These Psalms also h…

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24 02 25 - Psalms of Orientation 25:50

1y ago25:50

25:50

"In popular piety, without people ever thinking about it, the only Psalms people know are the Psalms of orientation . . . it's important to keep the rest of the repertoire working that allows for faith in disorientation . . . the Psalms of orientation are enormously valuable resources for us, but they are by themselves not adequate because they do …

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24 02 18 - Psalm 25 5:40

1y ago5:40

5:40

In modern times the word hope can often be understood as a desire for something to happen. The Hebrew word translated as hope three times in Psalm 25 is better understood as waiting. The outcome is inevitable, it is the timing that is unknown. And it is the same with the coming of the kingdom of God. The promises of the kingdom that we are hoping f…

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24 02 11 - The Psalter 22:45

1+ y ago22:45

22:45

In our modern Christianity it’s common for people to have the idea that everyone in church needs to be happy. So, when people are going through challenges they often disappear from community. They don't know how to be a Christian whilst going through a divorce. Or how to be Christian amid chronic illness. They don't know how to authentically live o…

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24 02 04 - A New Year 12:46

1+ y ago12:46

12:46

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. He took a deep breath and announced to the world that something new was about to happen. The holy space of heaven was going to take shape in the earth and transform it. Nothing would ever be the same.

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23 12 10 - A Christmas Genealogy 22:10

1+ y ago22:10

22:10

The genealogy that introduces Jesus includes all sorts of unsavory, unpleasant, and 'unclean' people. This is the Messiah's family tree. Hallelujah! This is clearly a family that doesn’t exclude anyone! This is a family that can redeem anyone and change their story into something beautiful.

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23 11 26 - The Parable of the Talents 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

20:34

As God’s workers we are invited to partner with him to make all things new. And in this, we have an opportunity to support the poor so that their needs are met now, and we can comfort those who are mourning, and protect the earth for the meek. Right now, we can invest our talents in mercy and peacemaking. As we wait, we must not be idle, but rather…

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23 11 05 - Hypocrites 25:34

1+ y ago25:34

25:34

"The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exaltthemselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." Matthew 23:11-12.

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23 10 29 - The Feast 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

29:36

As a pastor and friend I have a responsibility to help people put on the new garments of faith, but that more often looks like coffee andcounsel than an emotive call to repentance. I have found that doing life closely with other people is the best way to spur on growth. I’m not saying that we should be complacent with sin, just patient. We should b…

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23 10 15 - The Master’s Vineyard 19:01

1+ y ago19:01

19:01

This landowner planted a vineyard, he built the wall, dug the winepress, and built the watchtower. These are the actions of a landowner who loves his vineyard. He got his hands in the soil and stones and seeds. The tenants were privileged to live and work in the vineyard but they did not build the vineyard and they did not own the vineyard.…

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23 09 24 - That's Not Fair 25:52

1+ y ago25:52

25:52

For the kingdom of heaven is like… a place where people have their needs met regardless of when they arrived or how much they can contribute. Where all people are treated with dignity and value. Where we have the privilege of serving in God’s garden and joyfully labouring under the sun for the work of justice and kindness.…

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23 09 10 - Church Discipline 24:13

1+ y ago24:13

24:13

Is this relationship safe for me and for the community I am in? Or do I need to step back to protect myself and allow for this other person to live in the consequences of their actions?

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23 09 03 - Get Behind Me 20:40

1+ y ago20:40

20:40

Jesus never misled his disciples about the nature of his kingdom. They just couldn’t see past their cultural worldview. They couldn’t see past their religious nationalism and their desire for retributive justice to the kingdom of peace, love, mercy, and restorative justice that Jesus was building.

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