The UtG Podcast

Gospel on the Mission Field with Josh Kaye Episode 5 – The Prosperity Gospel: Promise or Peril? (with Paul Jenkinson) Across many mission fields today, the Prosperity Gospel is gaining influence but is it a true reflection of the biblical gospel? In this thought-provoking episode, host Josh Kaye speaks with missionary Paul Jenkinson to examine the roots, rise, and reach of the Prosperity Gospe...

Gospel on the Mission Field with Josh Kaye Episode 4 – Short-Term Missions: Impact or Illusion? (with Jay Garrison) Short-term mission trips have become a widespread expression of global evangelism- but are they truly effective? In this episode, host Josh Kaye speaks with Jay Garrison to examine the real impact of short-term missions. Are they advancing the gospel or creating an illusion of me...

Gospel on the Mission Field with Josh Kaye Episode 3 - Balancing the Gospel with Practical Mission (with Dr. Serge Yumba) There is a long history of missionaries being involved in ‘practical’ mission. This can include running schools and hospitals for the good of local communities. While this is clearly an important work, how do we keep the biblical gospel at the heart of missions? In this ep...

Gospel on the Mission Field with Josh Kaye Episode 2 - A Weak Gospel: Part 2 (with Mark Grattan) Many today are sharing a version of the gospel that is either incomplete or imbalanced—stripping it of its power and clarity. In Part 2 of this conversation, host Josh Kaye continues his discussion with missionary Mark Grattan, digging deeper into what happens when the gospel is weakened, diluted,...

Gospel on the Mission Field with Josh Kaye Episode 1 - A Weak Gospel: Part 1 (with Mark Grattan) Many today are sharing a version of the gospel that is either incomplete or imbalanced-stripping it of its power and clarity. In this opening episode, host Josh Kaye sits down with missionary Mark Grattan to explore what happens when the gospel is presented in a weak or diluted way. This conversati...

Welcome to Episode 5 in Series 6 of the Roundtable! In this final episode of the series, Alasdair MacPherson takes on a deeply relevant topic: A Biblical View of Self Esteem. In a world that often promotes self-worth apart from God, Alasdair helps us understand our value through the lens of Scripture—grounded in our identity in Christ and shaped by grace, not performance. It’s a timely and tho...

Welcome to Episode 4 in Series 6 of the Roundtable! In this episode, Paul Coxall opens up a thoughtful and often misunderstood topic: Church Discipline. With biblical clarity and wisdom, Paul explores why discipline is a vital expression of love within the church, how it reflects God's holiness, and the goal of restoration at its heart. It’s a challenging but essential conversation in our jour...

Welcome to Episode 3 in Series 6 of the Roundtable! In this episode, Stephen Grant takes us back to Genesis Chapter 3 to examine the moment sin entered the world. With clarity and insight, he unpacks the far-reaching consequences of the Fall and how it shapes our understanding of humanity, God’s justice, and the hope we find in redemption. It’s a foundational conversation in our series explori...

Welcome to Episode 2 in Series 6 of the Roundtable! Join Ian Proud as he leads a powerful and honest conversation on Overcoming the Power of Sin—exploring the ongoing struggle believers face, the victory found in Christ, and how we can walk in daily freedom through the gospel. This episode builds on the foundation laid in Episode 1 and continues our journey through essential truths of the Chri...

Welcome to the first episode in Series 6 of the Roundtable! Join Graham Stannard as he opens up an engaging conversation on Worship—what it is, why it matters, and how we can cultivate lives centred on glorifying God. This is the beginning of a thought-provoking new set of episodes tackling essential truths of the Christian life. Episode 1: “Let’s Talk About Worship” – Graham Stannard Episode ...

Welcome to the seventh and final episode of our seven-part series on the Holy Spirit! Join Alasdair MacPherson and Ian Jackson as they explore the fascinating and vital topic of the Holy Spirit’s role in our world today. With so many differing perspectives on who the Holy Spirit is and what He does, this engaging discussion promises to bring clarity and insight. Have a listen and discover more!...

Welcome to the sixth episode of our seven-part series on the Holy Spirit! Join Alasdair MacPherson and Ian Jackson as they explore the fascinating and vital topic of the Holy Spirit’s role in our world today. With so many differing perspectives on who the Holy Spirit is and what He does, this engaging discussion promises to bring clarity and insight. Have a listen and discover more! Episode 1 ...

Welcome to the fifth episode of our seven-part series on the Holy Spirit! Join Alasdair MacPherson and Ian Jackson as they explore the fascinating and vital topic of the Holy Spirit’s role in our world today. With so many differing perspectives on who the Holy Spirit is and what He does, this engaging discussion promises to bring clarity and insight. Have a listen and discover more! Episode 1 ...

Welcome to the fourth episode of our seven-part series on the Holy Spirit! Join Alasdair MacPherson and Ian Jackson as they explore the fascinating and vital topic of the Holy Spirit’s role in our world today. With so many differing perspectives on who the Holy Spirit is and what He does, this engaging discussion promises to bring clarity and insight. Have a listen and discover more! Episode 1...

Welcome to the third episode of our seven-part series on the Holy Spirit! Join Alasdair MacPherson and Ian Jackson as they explore the fascinating and vital topic of the Holy Spirit’s role in our world today. With so many differing perspectives on who the Holy Spirit is and what He does, this engaging discussion promises to bring clarity and insight. Have a listen and discover more! Episode 1 ...

Welcome to the second episode of our seven-part series on the Holy Spirit! Join Alasdair MacPherson and Ian Jackson as they explore the fascinating and vital topic of the Holy Spirit’s role in our world today. With so many differing perspectives on who the Holy Spirit is and what He does, this engaging discussion promises to bring clarity and insight. Have a listen and discover more! Episode 1...

Welcome to the first episode of our seven-part series on the Holy Spirit! Join Alasdair MacPherson and Ian Jackson as they explore the fascinating and vital topic of the Holy Spirit’s role in our world today. With so many differing perspectives on who the Holy Spirit is and what He does, this engaging discussion promises to bring clarity and insight. Have a listen and discover more! Episode 1 ...

This is the fourth in a 4 part series on Biblical Leadership. In this episode, Joel Lacey speaks with Jeremy Holifield about Christ as a Leader. Series: 1. The Call of a Leader 2. The Character of a Leader 3. The Conviction and Challenges of a Leader 4. Christ as a Leader Explore at www.understandingthegospel.org (https://understandingthegospel.org/) Socials: Facebook (https://www.facebook.c...

This is the third in a 4 part series on Biblical Leadership. In this episode, Joel Lacey speaks with Jeremy Holifield about The Conviction and Challenges of a Leader. Series: 1. The Call of a Leader 2. The Character of a Leader 3. The Conviction and Challenges of a Leader 4. Christ as a Leader Explore at www.understandingthegospel.org (https://understandingthegospel.org/) Socials: Facebook (...

This is the second in a 4 part series on Biblical Leadership. In this episode, Joel Lacey speaks with Jeremy Holifield about The Character of a Leader. Series: 1. The Call of a Leader 2. The Character of a Leader 3. The Conviction and Challenges of a Leader 4. Christ as a Leader Explore at www.understandingthegospel.org (https://understandingthegospel.org/) Socials: Facebook (https://www.fac...

This is the first in a 4 part series on Biblical Leadership. In this episode, Joel Lacey speaks with Jeremy Holifield about The Call of a Leader. Series: 1. The Call of a Leader 2. The Character of a Leader 3. The Conviction and Challenges of a Leader 4. Christ as a Leader Explore at www.understandingthegospel.org (https://understandingthegospel.org/) Socials: Facebook (https://www.facebook....

This is the fifth in a 5 part series on Fellowship with God. In this episode, Alasdair MacPherson speaks with Stephen Grant about Prayer. Series: 1. The Christian's Diet of God's Word 2. The Journey Through the Eyes of Biblical Recipients 3. Unlocking the Bible Through Contextual Understanding 4. The Power of Christian Meditation 5. The Transforming Power of Prayer Explore at www.understandin...

This is the fourth in a 5 part series on Fellowship with God. In this episode, Alasdair MacPherson speaks with Stephen Grant about Christian Meditation. Series: 1. The Christian's Diet of God's Word 2. The Journey Through the Eyes of Biblical Recipients 3. Unlocking the Bible Through Contextual Understanding 4. The Power of Christian Meditation 5. The Transforming Power of Prayer Explore at w...

This is the third in a 5 part series on Fellowship with God. In this episode, Alasdair MacPherson speaks with Stephen Grant about Contextual Understanding. Series: 1. The Christian's Diet of God's Word 2. The Journey Through the Eyes of Biblical Recipients 3. Unlocking the Bible Through Contextual Understanding 4. The Power of Christian Meditation 5. The Transforming Power of Prayer Explore a...

This is the second in a 5 part series on Fellowship with God. In this episode, Alasdair MacPherson speaks with Stephen Grant about The Journey. Series: 1. The Christian's Diet of God's Word 2. The Journey Through the Eyes of Biblical Recipients 3. Unlocking the Bible Through Contextual Understanding 4. The Power of Christian Meditation 5. The Transforming Power of Prayer Explore at www.unders...

This is the first in a 5 part series on Fellowship with God. In this episode, Alasdair MacPherson speaks with Stephen Grant about The Christians Diet. Series: 1. The Christian's Diet of God's Word 2. The Journey Through the Eyes of Biblical Recipients 3. Unlocking the Bible Through Contextual Understanding 4. The Power of Christian Meditation 5. The Transforming Power of Prayer Explore at www...

This is part 7 in a series of conversations about Justice. In this episode, Alasdair MacPherson speaks with Tom Bennett about Social Justice. Series: Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 1) Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 2) Understanding Eternal Justice with Iain Jamieson Balancing Forgiveness and Justice with Justin Pratt Inside the Justice System with Jim McMaster ...

This is part 6 in a series of conversations about Justice. In this episode, Alasdair MacPherson speaks with Steve Buckeridge about the Justice in the Millennial Era. Series: Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 1) Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 2) Understanding Eternal Justice with Iain Jamieson Balancing Forgiveness and Justice with Justin Pratt Inside the Justice S...

This is part 5 in a series of conversations about Justice. In this episode, Alasdair MacPherson speaks with Jim McMaster about the Justice System. Series: Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 1) Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 2) Understanding Eternal Justice with Iain Jamieson Balancing Forgiveness and Justice with Justin Pratt Inside the Justice System with Jim McMa...

This is part 4 in a series of conversations about Justice. In this episode, Alasdair MacPherson speaks with Justin Pratt about the balance between forgiveness and justice. Series: Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 1) Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 2) Understanding Eternal Justice with Iain Jamieson Balancing Forgiveness and Justice with Justin Pratt Inside the Jus...

This is part 3 in a series of conversations about Justice. In this episode, Alasdair MacPherson speaks with Iain Jamieson about Eternal Justice Coming up in the series: Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 1) Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 2) Understanding Eternal Justice with Iain Jamieson Balancing Forgiveness and Justice with Justin Pratt Inside the Justice System...

Podcast series on Justice. This is part 2 of a conversation with Mike Surrey exploring Divine Justice. Coming up in the series: Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 1) Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 2) Understanding Eternal Justice with Iain Jamieson Balancing Forgiveness and Justice with Justin Pratt Inside the Justice System with Jim McMaster Justice in the Millenn...

We're back with a new podcast series on Justice. First up, is a conversation with Mike Surrey exploring Divine Justice. Coming up in the series: Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 1) Divine Justice Explored with Mike Surrey (Part 2) Understanding Eternal Justice with Iain Jamieson Balancing Forgiveness and Justice with Justin Pratt Inside the Justice System with Jim McMaster Justi...

Alasdair MacPherson talks with Ian Jackson about the doctrine of church discipline.

Alasdair MacPherson talks with Ian Jackson about the doctrine of headship and the role of women in the church.

Alasdair MacPherson talks with Ian Jackson about Church Leadership.

Alasdair MacPherson talks with Ian Jackson about Bible Teaching. In this conversation, we discuss: - the centrality of bible teaching in the local church - the rules for bible study - the role of the teacher - how to teach the bible - the impact of bible teaching - being under bible teaching - home groups & bible classes - false teachers and spotting error - the bible teaching programme in a ...

Alasdair MacPherson talks with Ian Jackson about the Lord's Supper, an important doctrine that has been a source of disagreement among Christians. In this conversation, we discuss: - the significance of the Lord's Supper - the presence of Christ at the Supper - the blood and body of Christ - remembering the Lord on the first day of the week - self-examination before the Lord's Supper - freque...

In the first of a new series, Alasdair MacPherson talks with Ian Jackson about baptism, an important doctrine that has been a source of much disagreement among Christians. In this conversation, we discuss: - do we need to be baptised to be saved? - when should we be thinking about baptism? - infant baptism - the method of baptism: sprinkling vs submersion - what baptism says & symbolises - th...

In this roundtable discussion we talk about the question: 'When does life begin?' Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org (http://www.understandingthegospel.org/) FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/UnderstandTheGospel/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/understandthegospel/

In this roundtable discussion we talk about the question: 'Is encouragement necessary?' -- Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/UnderstandTheGospel/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/understandthegospel/

In this episode, we talk about another big question: should a Christian engage in politics. Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org (http://www.understandingthegospel.org/)

In this episode, we talk about another big question: is belief in the resurrection essential for a Christian? Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org

We're looking at big questions that Christians face today. In this episode, we consider the question: can women lead in the church? Explore more: www.understandingthegospel.org

The Christian life can often be defined as what it doesn't involve. Does becoming a Christians mean becoming Boring? Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org

This is the second of a series of discussions about big questions relating to Christianity. In this episode, we respond to a common critique of Christianity: the church is ultimately all about control. Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org (http://www.understandingthegospel.org/)

This is the first of a series of discussions about big questions relating to Christianity. In this episode, we respond to one of the biggest objections to the gospel: 'if there is a God who is all powerful and all loving, then why is there suffering in the world?' Explore more at www.understandingthegospel.org

In this episode Keith Palmer discusses how to connect the problems that people experience in life to the gospel. Keith explains how his assembly has a ministry in their community to help people with life problems including family issues, addiction or mental health struggles. It is an encouragement to hear how God has blessed this work and how more than half of their assembly have been saved as ...

In this episode Joel Hawthorne discusses how to be effective in our evangelism.  It's easy to be busy presenting truth, which is good and helpful, but does not actually address the need of the person, who we are speaking or preaching to.  Joel discusses the importance of good questions and an openness to find out where people are at so we can effectively present truth relevant to where they are...

In this episode Andy Mullan discusses how to reach Muslims.  However, these same principles apply to evangelism amongst any religious community.  The common feature is their zeal for God, which is not according to knowledge, but which does present an opportunity, to speak of the real hope and peace found only in the gospel of Jesus Christ. “Many people complain about immigration but God allows...