Making Disciples with Rev Dr Cris Rogers

272. Is The Church Drifting In this episode we explore what it means to have itching ears (2 Tim 4) and hear about some reasearch into why we might be experienceing church decline.   Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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   Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart   Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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   Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

271. Is It True That All Sin is Equal? In this episode, Cris looks at the great question of whether all sins are really the same in God’s eyes, and why Jesus never actually said that they were. Drawing on the words of Christ from the Gospels, he explores how Scripture speaks of greater responsibility, greater harm, and greater accountability, especially where power is abused and the vulnerable are hurt. This episode unpacks the difference between weakness and wickedness, justice and mercy, and shows how a careful reading of Jesus’ teaching reveals a God who takes harm seriously while still offering forgiveness to all who turn to Him.     Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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   Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart   Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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   Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

270. Hell, the Abyss and the God Who Entres Darkness In this week’s episode, Cris unpacks for us a Christian theology of hell by going back to the Bible, and by taking seriously both Scripture and the stories that shape our imagination. Drawing on themes from Struck in the Upside Down and the world of Stranger Things, this episode explores hell not as a cartoonish torture chamber or Satan’s kingdom, but as what the Bible more consistently presents it to be, the abyss, the pit, the place where life collapses in on itself when cut off from God. Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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   Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart   Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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   Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

269. Discipleship and the work of the Holy Spirit, and interview with Blessing Chishanu This week's episode is an interview with the brilliant Blessing Chishanu, discussing discipleship and the work of the Holy Spirit. Christ church Barnet - https://www.ccbarnet.org.uk/   Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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   Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart   Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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   Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

268. Satan, Myth or Reality? What the Bible Actually Says This week's episode, Cris walks us through what the Bible actually says about the evil one, satan, the devil, cutting through speculation and myth to focus on Scripture itself. Tracing the biblical story, we explore who Satan is, how he operates through deception and accusation, the nature of the evil he promotes, and what the Bible says about his ultimate defeat. Along the way, the episode keeps Jesus at the centre, reminding us that Satan is not an equal opposite to God, nor the ruler of hell, but a defeated enemy whose power has been broken at the cross and whose final judgement is certain. Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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   Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

267. Should Christians Watch Stranger Things? In this episode we explore the big question, should Christians watch Stranger Things, and why the answer is not as simple as yes or no. Instead, we look at how followers of Jesus can practise wise and thoughtful discernment with the stories we take in. The conversation moves beyond rules and into formation, asking what shapes our imagination, what draws us towards Christ, and what quietly pulls us away.   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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266. Why Am I so Impatient and How Do I Become More Patient (Virtue 7) In this episode, we take a thoughtful look at patience, why we lose it, and how it can be rebuilt in everyday life.  We also explore how the Bible frames patience, drawing on passages that reveal God’s character, the role of the Spirit, and the way waiting becomes an act of trust rather than frustration.  Finally, we offer practical steps for growing patience in real situations, helping us respond with clarity rather than reaction. This episode invites us to slow down, notice what is happening within us, and choose a posture that brings strength, steadiness, and hope to the moments that test us most.   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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265. Seven Ways Jesus Responded to Life’s Hardest Moments In this episode, we explore how Jesus walked through betrayal, temptation, exhaustion, deception, confusion, suffering, and deep loneliness, and yet responded with clarity rather than chaos. Jesus shows us a better way to navigate life’s hardest moments, offering a pattern we can follow in our own struggles. This episode reminds us that Jesus fully understands what we face, and that His responses offer strength, guidance, and hope for our own difficult days.     Support the podcast with a coffee....
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264. Love that heals, Charity (Virtue 6) In this week’s episode, we explore the heavenly virtue of Charity-love in action, the virtue that heals both giver and receiver. We’ll look at what true charity really means, why it’s more than generosity, and how it becomes the antidote to greed and self-interest. Through story and reflection, we’ll unpack Augustine’s warning that “charity is no substitute for justice withheld,” and consider how love that is real must also be fair. Join us as we ask: how can we live out a charity that not only comforts but also transforms?   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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263. Rethinking Chastity: More Than Saying No (Vertue 5) In this episode, we continue to look at the heavenly virtues with a focus on chastity, not as control but as freedom. We explore how chastity orders desire toward love that gives, honours, and delights. Through Scripture and reflection, we discover that true purity opens the heart to joy, peace, and the fullness of love in God.   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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262. Exploring the Devil Through Colour (The Colourman) In this week’s episode, we explore the idea of the Kingdom of God through the lens of colour, and the work of the evil one through the lens of grey. Cris reads selected passages from his science fiction novel The Colourman and guides us in a series of reflections on how light, vision, and faith reveal the vibrant reality of God’s kingdom in a world that has grown dull.   The Colourman - A science fiction novel Paperback - https://amzn.eu/d/4XwZPpS Easy Read Edition -  https://amzn.eu/d/e4VNYXL   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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261. A Episode on Telling the Truth for Everyone (Virtue 4) In this week’s episode we explore what it really means to be people who tell the truth, even when it costs us. We look at why we sometimes hold back or twist the truth; whether to be liked, to stay in control, or to protect ourselves and how Scripture calls us to something deeper. Together we’ll learn how disciples of Jesus can become known for honesty that is both courageous and full of grace.   The Colourman - A science fiction novel Paperback - https://amzn.eu/d/4XwZPpS Easy Read Edition -  https://amzn.eu/d/e4VNYXL   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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260. Biblical Archeology with Daniel A Warner This weeks episode is a interview with real life Archeologyist Daniel Warner. Dan helps us see that archeology isn't just old stones but an extra gospel to help us unpack God story through time.   The Colourman - A science fiction novel Paperback - https://amzn.eu/d/4XwZPpS Easy Read Edition -  https://amzn.eu/d/e4VNYXL   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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259. How to become more humble (Virtue 3) In this week’s episode, we explore what it truly means to walk in humility. Together we look at how Scripture and the example of Jesus reveal humility as strength rooted in love, not weakness. We finish by reflecting on practical ways to grow in humility and let it shape how we live, serve, and lead. The Colourman - A science fiction novel Paperback - https://amzn.eu/d/4XwZPpS Easy Read Edition -  https://amzn.eu/d/e4VNYXL   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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258. Interview with Andrew Ollerton on the Quiet Revival and God’s Book In this episode, we sit down with Andrew to talk about his brand-new book, “God’s Book: An Honest Look at the Bible’s 7 Toughest Topics.” Andrew, who works with the Bible Society, also helps us unpack their recent report on the “quiet revival” happening this year. Get the book - https://amzn.eu/d/dmd8CSp https://www.instagram.com/andyollerton https://www.andrewollerton.com/   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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257. Using the Four Points to Share Your Faith. Today’s episode is an interview with Dave Sharples on The Four Points. This is a brilliant evangelism tool that helps us share the good news using four clear images. www.the4points.com For more information dave@the4points.com Links to the training days in 2025 THE4POINTS Training Event 22nd November THE4POINTS Facebook   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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256. Pride or Purpose: examining the issue of Christian Nationalism. In this week's episode, we explore “Pride or Purpose?”. Looking at the problem of Christian nationalism and tracing its roots, we ask whether discipleship calls us to defend nations or to expand the Kingdom of God. We contrast the unrest we have seen in recent weeks with what we see in the Kingdom of God. Finally, we offer practical steps for Kingdom-first discipleship, praying for enemies, practising hospitality, and speaking gospel truth over politics - closing with the call to “Seek first the Kingdom of God.”   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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255. How to live our lives with Uprightness? What does that even mean? The Christian virtues can often sound like something from the Victorian era, but are actually the most modern things you can practice. It’s living straight in a crooked world. It’s walking in such a way that when people look at your life, they see a reflection of God’s goodness and truth. In this episode, we explore what uprightness is and how we live it. Support the podcast with a coffee....
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254. Is This True, “The World Just Needs To Know God’s Love”? This week's episode challenges the popular Christian narrative that "the world just needs to know they are loved," arguing instead that Jesus' primary message wasn't love but the Kingdom of God, with 120 references to the kingdom with only 20 to love across the gospels. The episode explores how prioritising God's love over His kingdom can lead to treating Jesus as a spiritual guide rather than King. Ultimately, arguing that transformation comes through surrender to His rule rather than sentiment about His affection.   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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253. How To Live With Christian Integrity. This week's episode we look at what it means to live with Christian integrity, defined as wholeness where our private character aligns with our public faith and our actions match our beliefs. We explore five key principles: authenticity before God, consistency in all areas of life, speaking truth in love, having courage in difficult moments, and finding strength through community and accountability. The episode emphasises that integrity isn't about perfection but about alignment with Christ's character   Support the podcast with a coffee....
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