S1 Ep6: Joy in the mourning: episode 6
An occasional podcast in which I attempt to process my thinking and feeling after the death of my mother. Today I chew over the uncomfortable feelings of weakness that my grief is revealing. God bless, Malcolm
10m Mar 05, 2021
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S1 Ep5: Joy in the mourning: episode 5
And occasional podcast helping me to process what I’m thinking and feeling after the recent death of my mother. Today I contemplate how I might mark mothering Sunday. God bless, Malcolm
6m Mar 03, 2021
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S1 Ep1: What is God’s vision for this world?: Class 1
Introduction Pandemic revealed our frailty  Sir David Attenborough - “Perfect Planet”. He has a vision. What is ours? Started “good”, “God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31 NAS95) Will end “good”, “On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month; and the leaves of the tree were for the heali...
30m Mar 02, 2021
30m
S1 Ep4: Joy in the mourning: episode 4
Episode four of an occasional series as I process my thinking and feeling after the recent death of my mother. Today I share my sense of heightened irritation.  God bless, Malcolm
7m Mar 01, 2021
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S1 Ep3: Joy in the mourning: episode 3
The third episode in an occasional series as I navigate the grieving process after the death of my mother. Today I share about the significance of being on good terms with your closest relatives prior to a tragic event. God bless, Malcolm
12m Feb 28, 2021
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S1 Ep2: Joy in the mourning: episode 2
The second episode of an occasional series as I trace my thinking and feeling after the death of my mother. Today I reflect on two dreams I had about my mother last night. I wish you joy in the morning no matter what comes in the night. God bless, Malcolm
16m Feb 27, 2021
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S1 Ep1: Joy in the mourning: Episode 1
A personal and unedited series in which I express my journey of grief after the death of my mother. Today is the day after her burial. God bless, Malcolm
12m Feb 26, 2021
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S1: “What happens when we understand the heart of God”, Genesis 18-19, Malcolm Cox
A sermon for the Watford church of Christ Intro - setting the scene Last time - what happens when we walk with God Chapter 17 - circumcision covenant; Sarah the mother; next year; upgraded promises Change comes at God's timing; He has good in mind for us; we have a part to play; need closer walk with God as life goes on I could talk about..... 1. Generosity in action, Genesis 18:1-8 Calf...
33m Feb 21, 2021
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S1: “What happens when we walk with God”, Genesis 17, Malcolm Cox
A sermon for the Watford church of Christ Introduction Watershed moment: CH 12-16 all point to this moment Interesting that this comes after the mess of Gen 16! God’s long speeches: blessings; commands; answers Abraham’s responses: falls down twice; laughter; question/request; circumcises Overview Upgraded blessings, vv1-8 Land....this land Great nation...dust...stars...many nations......
44m Feb 05, 2021
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S1: "The God who sees", Genesis 16, Malcolm Cox
Introduction, v1a - Just had high point of Gen 15: promises, sacrifice, covenant, faith/righteousness - Women in foreground - Abraham in background - Fundamentally, this is not about men and women as such, but about impatience - We have seen Abraham's faith tested and will see it tested again. This time it is Sarah's test of faith which is highlighted - We also learn a lot about the LORD: vv2,5...
30m Feb 05, 2021
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S1 Ep297: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 40. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 297
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Feb 05, 2021
4m
S1 Ep296: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 39. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 296
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Feb 04, 2021
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S1 Ep295: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 38. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 295
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series.   What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But p...
4m Feb 03, 2021
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S1 Ep294: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 37. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 294
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Feb 02, 2021
4m
S1: Abraham and the New Testament - Dr Andy Boakye
Dr. Boakye watch takes us on a tour of the New Testament revealing faith lessons from the life of Abraham.  Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox...
18m Feb 01, 2021
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S1 Ep293: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 36. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 293
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Feb 01, 2021
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S1 Ep292: Interlude. Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 35. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 292
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 31, 2021
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S1 Ep80: "Love hurts - thankfully". Newsletter Episode 80: 30 January 2021
"Love hurts - thankfully" Some of you will know that my mother is seriously ill. She spent several days in intensive care this week and was moved to an ENT ward last night. There may be some options for surgery and further treatment, but the outcomes are uncertain. We do not know at this point whether she will be able to come home or not. I have been spending a good deal of time supporting m...
5m Jan 30, 2021
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S1 Ep291: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 34. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 291
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 30, 2021
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S1 Ep290: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 33. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 290
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. I’m Malcolm Cox and this is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? M...
4m Jan 29, 2021
4m
S1 Ep289: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 32. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 289
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 28, 2021
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S1 Ep288: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 31. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 288
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 27, 2021
4m
S1 Ep287: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 30. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 287
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 26, 2021
4m
S1 Ep286: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 29. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 286
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 25, 2021
4m
S1 Ep285: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 28. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 285
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 24, 2021
4m
S1 Ep284: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 27. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 284
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 23, 2021
4m
S1 Ep283: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 26. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 283
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 22, 2021
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S1 Ep79: "The model church?", Newsletter Episode 79, 22 January 2021
"The 'model' church?" In this part of the newsletter I would ordinarily talk about something different from my broadcasting output. However, this week I was so taken by the topic of my "what we are reading" episode that I thought I would reproduce it. You can listen to the full recording on my YouTube channel or podcast feed and find the full text of the article on the website. However, for th...
10m Jan 22, 2021
10m
S1 Ep282: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 25. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 282
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 21, 2021
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S1 Ep57: "Five Church Models", from 'Character and virtue in theological education', by Marvin Oxenham
Why I read this book I am planning to begin a Master in theological education in April. The course leader is Marvin Oxenham. I always think it's a good idea to get to know your course leaders and lecturers before starting a course, so I looked Marvin up online and discovered he had written, "Character and virtue in theological education". At some point I will do a full review of the book, but...
19m Jan 20, 2021
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S1 Ep281: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 24. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 281
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 20, 2021
4m
S1 Ep232: "How to develop intimacy": The Heart of Communication - Part 7, Tuesday Teaching Tips Episode 232
Introduction "Those who are willing to be vulnerable move among mysteries." Theodore Roethke Parsons, Rob. The Heart of Communication: How to really connect with an audience . John Murray Press. Kindle Edition. We are never speaking to a group. We are speaking to individuals who happened to be making up a group at the time we are speaking to them. Effective public speaking happens when indiv...
23m Jan 19, 2021
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S1 Ep280: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 23. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 280
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 19, 2021
4m
S1 Ep279: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 22. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 279
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 18, 2021
4m
S1: "Why would God curse himself?", Genesis 15, Malcolm Cox
A sermon for the Watford church of Christ Introduction God more a focus than Abram What's going on?! Chapter 13/14 context: Reconnection with God after Egypt Generosity with Lot Courage to rescue Lot Melchizedek / King of Sodom Explanation v1 God shows his approval of how Abram handled Lot's complaint, his need to be rescued and the demands of the king of Sodom. Shield - You do not ...
43m Jan 17, 2021
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S1 Ep278: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 21. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 278
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 17, 2021
4m
S1 Ep78: "Community Coming Together", Newsletter 16 January 2021: Episode 78
"Community Coming Together" Despite the many challenges, beauty is on display in these troubled times. One such visible manifestation of beauty is the way that groups have come together to help one another. As most of you know, my wife is a GP. She and her colleagues have been vaccinating people as fast as possible. This last Wednesday six doctors vaccinated all day. They helped around 1000 p...
9m Jan 16, 2021
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S1 Ep277: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 20. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 277
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 16, 2021
4m
S1: "Bouncebackability and Abraham": Adventures in faith with Abraham class 3
Introduction Abraham had 'bouncebackability' It is how Abram got from Gen 12 to Heb 11. “By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same pr...
32m Jan 15, 2021
32m
S1 Ep276: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 19. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 276
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 15, 2021
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S1 Ep275: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 18. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 275
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 14, 2021
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S1 Ep274: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 17. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 274
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 13, 2021
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S1 Ep231: "How long should a lesson be?" The Heart of Communication: Part 6, Tuesday Teaching Tips Episode 231
Introduction "My job is to talk; your job is to listen. If you finish first, please let me know." Harry Herschfield Parsons, Rob. The Heart of Communication: How to really connect with an audience . John Murray Press. Kindle Edition. - How long should a talk be? My word, there is so much conviction around this topic! - I have friends who believe anything longer than 20 minutes is a waste of t...
15m Jan 12, 2021
15m
S1 Ep273: Adventures in Faith with Abraham – Episode 16: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 273
Would you like to learn more about faith? You’ve come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called “Adventures in faith with Abraham”. It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 12, 2021
4m
S1 Ep272: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 15. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 272
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 11, 2021
4m
S1: "How meekness changes the world." Genesis 13-14
A sermon for the Watford church of Christ. Introduction Opening question: How is your faith going to help you handle the latest tests to your life? Extension to lockdown is next phase of God refining us as people and a church How will we respond to not being able to see parents, relatives, homeschooling, no hugs with friends, no church services together etc? Abram's world a tough place Co...
32m Jan 10, 2021
32m
S1 Ep271: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 14. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 271
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 10, 2021
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S1 Ep270: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 13. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 270
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 09, 2021
4m
S1 Ep77: "Hidden Treasure" Newsletter 08 January 2021. Episode 77
"Hidden Treasure" Thank you for all your new year good wishes. My family has a strange Christmas tradition. I don't know of any other family which has the same custom. If you do, please let me know. The tradition is this - we receive a second round of presents on Boxing Day. These are gifts from the tree. Yes, that's right, the tree. The Christmas tree gives small presents to everybody in the...
11m Jan 08, 2021
11m
S1 Ep269: Adventures in Faith with Abraham - Episode 12. Quiet Time Coaching Episode 269
Would you like to learn more about faith? You've come to the right person. No, not me, Abraham. This is a daily devotional podcast supporting a teaching series for the Watford church of Christ and the Thames Valley churches of Christ called "Adventures in faith with Abraham". It is also part of my quiet time coaching series. What is it about Abraham which is so admirable? Many things. But perh...
4m Jan 08, 2021
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