# Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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Why Does Our Church Love Questions? (Ask Ed Explained)

Jesus asked more than 300 questions in the Gospels and answered maybe five of them, so what does it mean to be a church that actually likes asking? Ed and Leslie get into “Ask Ed,” the Sunday when the congregation fires questions at the pastor in the middle of worship, and why a place that welcomes…

S4E5 A Fresh Vision for a Word-Rich Church

VG26: Building a Word-Rich Church with Tony Payne What does it look like for the word of Christ to shape every part of our church life? In this session from VG26, Tony Payne brings together his earlier talks on the "one another word" to explore what it means for a church to be built around the sha…

Is Mercy in Judgment a Sign of Weakness?

s mercy in judgment a sign of weakness? In part 2 of their capital punishment conversation, James Spencer and Ashish Varma ask whether the death penalty fits God's long-suffering. Ashish Varma argues that Old Testament laws calling for death were less a mandate than an image of how serious sin is,…

Is Mercy in Judgment a Sign of Weakness?

s mercy in judgment a sign of weakness? In part 2 of their capital punishment conversation, James Spencer and Ashish Varma ask whether the death penalty fits God's long-suffering. Ashish Varma argues that Old Testament laws calling for death were less a mandate than an image of how serious sin is,…

Discipline; The Virtue of Self-Command

What does it mean to be a man who can govern himself? Discipline is often associated with strict routines, relentless productivity, and the ability to endure discomfort. But genuine discipline is something far more valuable: the cultivated ability to act according to conviction rather than conveni…

The Peace That Surpasses All Understanding

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life's challenges, yearning for a sense of peace that seems just out of reach? The word of God offers profound wisdom on finding and maintaining peace, even in the midst of turmoil. In Haggai 2 [9b], God makes a powerful promise of his presence and peace. This divi…

S6 E9: Matthew 5

Welcome to Season 6 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church. In Season 6 of the show, we’re working our way through the story of the Bible in 12 key passages. Together, these pa…

#218. Lift Up Your Eyes: Why Fixing Our Gaze On Christ Is the Only Cure for Anxiety as Culture Gets More Chaotic | Matthew 23, Luke 21 & Mark 13

What should Christian mothers do when the world feels increasingly uncertain and the future seems frightening? As moms, we love our children deeply, and the thought of persecution, suffering, or difficult days ahead can stir up real anxiety. But in His teaching about the last days, Jesus gives His …

Phones, Prayer, and Sabbath: Digital Monasticism

What monks and nuns can teach Christians about phones, prayer, Sabbath, and attention in a scrolling age. It’s Anzac Day in Sydney, and a cup of tea is going cold on the desk as one social media account after another disappears. Each platform asks the same thing in a friendly little box: are you su…