Making Disciples with Rev Dr Cris Rogers

297. Am I a Saint Who Sins or a Sinner Who Is Trying to Become a Saint? What does it mean to be a saint, and can we be saints while still struggling with sin? In this episode, Cris explores 1 John 3:1–3 and discovers how our identity as God’s children shapes who we are becoming, reminding us that we are saints because of who we are in Jesus, and we are still being transformed to become more like him. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of Positive Urban Theology here... - https://amzn.eu/d/0hmKe5wU To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is Director of Mission for Church of England Birmingham, church planter, speaker and Director of Making Disciples. He is also chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

296. Why the Incarnation, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Matter This week’s episode Cris explores why the incarnation, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus matter so much to us as Christians. These are not just four moments in the story of Jesus, they are the foundations of what we believe and how we live as disciples. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of Positive Urban Theology here... - https://amzn.eu/d/0hmKe5wU To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is Director of Mission for Church of England Birmingham, church planter, speaker and Director of Making Disciples. He is also chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

295. Discipleship and Dyslexia This week’s episode Cris explores the relationship between discipleship and dyslexia, reflecting on his own experience and asking how churches can better support people who think, learn and process information differently. What happens when our approaches to teaching the Bible, running courses and helping people grow in faith rely heavily on reading and writing? Cris explores what we know about dyslexia, considers how it shapes the way people engage with Scripture and discipleship, and offers practical ways churches can create more accessible environments where everyone has the opportunity to grow as a follower of Jesus. Because making disciples means recognising that we do not all learn in the same way, and ensuring our churches make space for different ways of discovering, understanding and living out our faith. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of Positive Urban Theology here... - https://amzn.eu/d/0hmKe5wU To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is Director of Mission for Church of England Birmingham, church planter, speaker and Director of Making Disciples. He is also chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

294. Be More Yeast In Matthew 13, Jesus describes the Kingdom of Heaven as yeast, something small that works its way through the whole batch of dough. But what does it mean for us to be yeast today? In this episode, I explore how mission is not about creating more projects for churches to consume, but about getting into the life of our communities, changing the culture from within and enabling something much bigger to grow. Perhaps our calling is not simply to build the Kingdom, but to become the yeast that helps it spread. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of Positive Urban Theology here... - https://amzn.eu/d/0hmKe5wU To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is Director of Mission for Church of England Birmingham, church planter, speaker and Director of Making Disciples. He is also chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

293. The Gospel of Imagination: Creativity, Culture and Discipleship with Caleb Woodbridge In this episode, Cris talks with Caleb Woodbridge about the relationship between creativity, imagination and faith, and how culture can become a space in which the gospel comes alive. Together, they explore how storytelling, creative expression and cultural engagement can open up new ways of communicating the Christian faith, helping people encounter the story of salvation and discover the person of Jesus. Drawing on Caleb’s work in cultural apologetics and creative evangelism, the conversation explores how imagination can become a powerful tool for discipleship, enabling us to engage with the stories of our culture while discovering how they connect with the greater story of God. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of Positive Urban Theology here... - https://amzn.eu/d/0hmKe5wU To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is Director of Mission for Church of England Birmingham, church planter, speaker and Director of Making Disciples. He is also chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

292. Is Jesus Coming Back Soon? War, Chaos and the Hope of His Return In this episode Cris will ask whether Jesus really is coming back soon. With wars, conflict and chaos across the world, are we seeing the signs of the end times? Cris will explore what Jesus actually said about his return, look at biblical prophecy and consider the danger of trying to predict dates and times. He will also look at some of the people throughout history who have confidently predicted Christ’s return, only to be proved wrong. This is a balanced but prophetic look at the return of Jesus, asking not simply “Is he coming soon?” but “How should we live if he is?” Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of Positive Urban Theology here... - https://amzn.eu/d/0hmKe5wU To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is Director of Mission for Church of England Birmingham, church planter, speaker and Director of Making Disciples. He is also chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

291. When Suffering Makes No Sense - In Response to Big Church Festival Tragedy When suffering strikes suddenly and makes no sense, how do we understand it as Christians? Reflecting on the recent death of a pastor Robert Guance at a Big Church Festival and Jesus’ words about the tower of Siloam, we explore what it means to face tragedy without easy answers, while holding on to the goodness of God, the hope of resurrection and the promise that suffering and death will not have the final word. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of Positive Urban Theology here... - https://amzn.eu/d/0hmKe5wU To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

290. The Five Convictions Every Disciple Needs In this episode, I step back from the practicalities of disciple-making to share five convictions that have shaped my own journey of following Jesus. After years of ministry, church leadership, and walking alongside others in faith, these are the truths I keep coming back to. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of Positive Urban Theology here... - https://amzn.eu/d/0hmKe5wU To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

289. Positive Urban Thoelogy In this episode, Cris explores why the Bible's story of cities, from Eden to the New Jerusalem, has something to teach every Christian, wherever they live. Looking at key passages from Genesis, Jeremiah, the Gospels, Acts and Revelation, he argues that God's mission has always been rooted in places and communities. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of Positive Urban Theology here... - https://amzn.eu/d/0hmKe5wU To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

288. Why Do We Become Stagnant in Our Faith, and How Do We Change That? In this episode, Cris explores the question: Why do we become stagnant in our faith? Looking at Hebrews 5, John 15 and Philippians 3, he unpacks some of the reasons Christians plateau and what the Bible says about continuing to grow as disciples of Jesus. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of Positive Urban Theology here... - https://amzn.eu/d/0hmKe5wU To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

287. Interview with the inspirational Samuel Jackson-Reed on worship and discipleship In this week’s episode, Cris is joined by worship leader, poet and creative Samuel Jackson-Reed. Together they explore the relationship between worship and discipleship, and how a life of worship shapes us as followers of Jesus. https://www.youtube.com/@samueljacksonreedmusic Listen to his new single: https://wingsmusic.lnk.to/TheHush Subscribe to his Substack for poems, short essays and updates: https://samjacksonreed.substack.com Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

286. How can I stay hopeful when everything around me seems to be getting worse? In this week's episode Cris explores the difference between optimism, pessimism and biblical hope. Looking at Romans 15:13, he asks how we can remain hopeful when the world around us feels uncertain or disappointing. Discover why Christian hope is rooted not in circumstances, but in the risen Christ and the promises of God. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

285. Live from Corinth - 1 Corinthians 11 In this episode, Cris is live from Corinth, exploring one of the most debated passages in Paul's letters, 1 Corinthians 11 and the question of women, head coverings, and long hair. Standing in the city where Paul wrote to a church struggling with status and identity, Cris looks at how the culture of ancient Corinth might help us understand what Paul was really saying, and what it means for us today. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

284. Live from the Running Track in Athens - 1 Corinthians 9 Today's episode takes us to Athens, where Cris stands among the ancient sporting sites of Greece and reflects on Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 9. Surrounded by the world that inspired Paul's athletic imagery, Cris explores what it means to "run in such a way as to get the prize", and how followers of Jesus can live with purpose, perseverance, and their eyes fixed on an eternal reward. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

283. Live from Athens - Acts 17 This week’s episode is recorded in Athens, specifically from Mars Hill, the place we encounter in Acts 17. Join Cris as he explores the city of Athens, reads the Scriptures on location, and unpacks Paul’s message in the very setting where it first unfolded. Recorded early in the morning from the exact place where Paul preached to the philosophers of his day, this episode brings the biblical story and the ancient world together in a fresh and vivid way. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

282. The Discipleship Crisis of Constant Noise We are being spiritually formed by constant noise, distraction and algorithms, often more than by Scripture, prayer or Christian community. Jesus invites us into a slower, quieter and more attentive way of living. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

281. How Do I Know What God Wants Me to Do Next? This episode Cris explores how we discern what God might be asking of us next, not through chasing secret signs or perfect certainty, but by learning to walk closely with him. Together we look at how Scripture, prayer, wise community, the quiet nudges of the Spirit, and simple next steps can help us recognise God’s leading in everyday life. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

280. Listeners’ Questions on Was Jesus a Stonemason This episode responds to listeners questions following the discussion on Jesus as a “carpenter”, unpacking the meaning of tekton and why tradition has shaped how we hear it. Cris explores what the language, history, and teaching of Jesus might really point to, and what that means for how we understand him and follow him today. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

279. Is this God's voice or my own thoughts? In this episode Cris explores how to recognise whether a thought or prompting is truly God’s voice or simply our own, grounding the conversation in Scripture and the character of God. He walks through five clear markers, helping us discern with greater confidence and respond with faith rather than fear. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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

278. Do We Still Think Jesus Was A Carpenter? In this week’s episode Cris revisits the familiar image of Jesus the carpenter and gently questions whether the Gospels point us instead toward a builder shaped by the stone and soil of first-century Galilee. Tracing the meaning of tekton, and following the thread of foundations, cornerstones, and structures that run through Gospel of Matthew, Gospel of Mark, and Gospel of Luke, the episode builds a case that Jesus teaches like one who knows what it means to dig deep and build to last. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ 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