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Search for Truth Radio Programmes hosted by Brian Johnston and John Martin from the Churches of God (www.churchesofgod.info), an evangelical organization with over 100 churches worldwide.
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Thursday Aug 23, 2018
AWOL! Bible Deserters and Defectors: Part 4 - A Different Kind of Fire
Thursday Aug 23, 2018
Thursday Aug 23, 2018
In this series by Brian Johnston, classic Bible stories are given a contemporary twist to challenge our Christian commitment. Do you know which Bible story features "a different kind of fire"?
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
In this series by Brian Johnston, classic Bible stories are given a contemporary twist to challenge our Christian commitment. Do you know which Bible story features bread and water in a prophet's house?
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
AWOL! Bible Deserters and Defectors: Part 2 - Two Mules' Load of Earth
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
In this series by Brian Johnston, classic Bible stories given a contemporary twist to challenge our Christian commitment. Can you guess which Bible story involves a lot of earth?
Thursday Jul 19, 2018
AWOL! Bible Deserters and Defectors: Part 1 - 10 Silver Coins and a Suit
Thursday Jul 19, 2018
Thursday Jul 19, 2018
In this series from Brian Johnston, classic Bible stories are given a contemporary twist that challenges our Christian commitment. Can you guess which Bible story involves 10 silver coins and a suit?
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
Increasing Our Christian Footprint - Part Six: When Our Foot Slips
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
In the final episode of this series, Brian Johnston takes a last look into the archaeology of Israel to explain what's below the surface of the Old Testament "Gilgals" and the events that happened there - and to encourage disciples to "put their foot down" and "possess the land" in their Christian walk!
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
Increasing Our Christian Footprint - Part Five: Stepping Out Fully Into God's Will
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
In the penultimate episode of this series, Brian Johnston continues to dig into the archaeology of Israel to explain what's below the surface of the Old Testament "Gilgals" and the events that happened there - and to encourage disciples to "put their foot down" and "possess the land" in their Christian walk!
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
Increasing Our Christian Footprint - Part Four: Putting Our Foot Down
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
In part four of this series, Brian Johnston digs further into the archaeology of Israel to explain what's below the surface of the Old Testament "Gilgals" and the events that happened there - and to encourage disciples to "put their foot down" and "possess the land" in their Christian walk!
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
Increasing Our Christian Footprint - Part Three: Possessing the Promises and Blessings
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
In this third episode of this series, Brian Johnston digs into the archaeology of Israel to explain what's below the surface of the Old Testament "Gilgals" and the events that happened there - and to encourage disciples to "put their foot down" and "possess the land" in their Christian walk!
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
Increasing Our Christian Footprint - Part Two: Gaining a Foothold
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
In this second episode, Brian Johnston continues to dig into the archaeology of Israel to explain what's below the surface of the Old Testament "Gilgals" and the events that happened there - and to encourage disciples to "put their foot down" and "possess the land" in their Christian walk!
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Increasing Our Christian Footprint - Part One: First Steps
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
In this new series, Brian Johnston digs into the archaeology of Israel to explain what's below the surface of the Old Testament "Gilgals" and the events that happened there - and to encourage disciples to "put their foot down" and "possess the land" in their Christian walk!
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
Fencepost Turtles - Episode 7: Daniel
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
In the seventh episode of this review of key figures from the Old Testament, Brian Johnston takes a look at Daniel.
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
Fencepost Turtles - Episode 9: Zerubbabel
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
In the final episode of a series of podcasts that looks at Bible characters that God placed in certain situations for his purposes, Brian Johnston reviews what happened to perhaps one of the lesser known figures of the Old Testament - Zerubabbel.
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Fencepost Turtles - Episode 8: Isaiah
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
In the penultimate episode of this series looking at Bible characters where God dramatically played a role in their lives, Brian Johnston takes a look at the life and times of Isaiah.
Sunday Aug 06, 2017
Fencepost Turtles - Episode 6: Moses
Sunday Aug 06, 2017
Sunday Aug 06, 2017
In the sixth episode of this series looking at Bible characters in whose lives God intervened, Brian Johnston reviews the experience of Moses.
Monday Jul 31, 2017
Fencepost Turtles - Episode 5: David
Monday Jul 31, 2017
Monday Jul 31, 2017
In episode five of this series which looks at Bible characters that God put in place for a purpose, Brian Johnston reviews the experience of the most famous king of Israel - David.
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
Fencepost Turtles - Episode 4: Gideon
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
Thursday Jul 20, 2017
In this fourth episode of a series exploring Bible characters where God intervened dramatically in their lives, Brian Johnston takes a look at Gideon.
Saturday Jul 08, 2017
Fencepost Turtles - Episode 3: Esther
Saturday Jul 08, 2017
Saturday Jul 08, 2017
In the third episode on this series of Bible characters that God deliberately put in a certain place for a certain purpose, Brian Johnston reviews the experience of the young queen, Esther.
Monday Jul 03, 2017
Fencepost Turtles - Episode 2: Daniel
Monday Jul 03, 2017
Monday Jul 03, 2017
In episode 2 of this series on Bible characters that God put in a place for a purpose, Brian Johnston takes a look at the Old Testament figure of Daniel.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Fencepost Turtles - Episode 1: Jacob
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
A pastor once said: ‘When I was a schoolboy, we would occasionally see a turtle on a fence post, and when we did, we knew someone had put him there. He didn't get there by himself.' In the Bible we come across many ‘fencepost turtles’ - one person after another who knew that his or her position of power or prominence was given to them by God. The first “fencepost turtle” we are going to look at in this series is a man called Jacob ...
Wednesday Mar 08, 2017
Daniel Decoded: Deciphering Bible Prophecy - Part Four
Wednesday Mar 08, 2017
Wednesday Mar 08, 2017
In the fourth part of this series on the book of Daniel, Brian Johnston looks at Daniel 4 which records how God humbled proud King Nebuchadnezzar in the most memorable way!
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format here:
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Friday Feb 17, 2017
Daniel Decoded: Deciphering Bible Prophecy - Part Two
Friday Feb 17, 2017
Friday Feb 17, 2017
In this second podcast of the series, Brian Johnston looks at how God helped Daniel out of a second crisis in his time at the king's court in Babylon, with many lives on the line - including his own!
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qwn9fe
Friday Oct 02, 2015
The Saltiness Of The Sacrifice Of Christ - Part Two: Something Long-lasting
Friday Oct 02, 2015
Friday Oct 02, 2015
In the second part of this short series, Brian Johnston considers another of the attributes of salt that reminds us of Christ's sacrifice - this time it is that salt is "something long-lasting".
Tuesday Sep 15, 2015
Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 6: Preparing The Perfume
Tuesday Sep 15, 2015
Tuesday Sep 15, 2015
We have a fragrant close to our series on the service of the keepers of the threshold in God's Old Testament temple - Brian draws lessons for us from the fact that one of their tasks was to prepare the perfume.
Sunday Sep 06, 2015
Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 5: Auditing The Utensils
Sunday Sep 06, 2015
Sunday Sep 06, 2015
In the penultimate broadcast of this six-part series, Brian outlines perhaps the most unusual feature of the keepers of the threshold of the temple - auditing the utensils - and brings out the lesson for us today.
Sunday Aug 30, 2015
Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 4: Opening The Doors
Sunday Aug 30, 2015
Sunday Aug 30, 2015
In episode 4 of 6 of this series, Brian looks at another key function of those who served in God's Old Testament temple - opening the doors.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2015
Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 3: The Nightwatchmen
Tuesday Aug 18, 2015
Tuesday Aug 18, 2015
In part three of six, Brian Johnston reveals another important service that was performed at the threshold of the Temple in 1 Chronicles - being nightwatchmen. What do we need to watch for today?
Tuesday Aug 11, 2015
Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 2: Stewards Of The Treasuries
Tuesday Aug 11, 2015
Tuesday Aug 11, 2015
In the second of this six-parter, Brian Johnston reviews another important function in the service of God's temple that we can read about in 1 Chronicles - the stewards of the treasuries. Find out the application for today...
Saturday Aug 01, 2015
Keepers Of The Threshold - Part 1: Guarding The Gates
Saturday Aug 01, 2015
Saturday Aug 01, 2015
In this first episode of a new six-part series, Brian Johnston introduces us to some "unsung heroes" of the service of the Old Testament temple - the keepers of the threshold. In this episode, Brian explains one of their tasks - guarding the gates - and draws out some valuable lessons for Christians today
Sunday Jan 19, 2014
God's 5 Loves Part 4 - God's Love For His Children
Sunday Jan 19, 2014
Sunday Jan 19, 2014
We know that God loves his children very much but what does it take to be a child of God? And does God really love everybody in the world equally? Find out as Brian investigates this in the penultimate episode of God's Five Loves.
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
For many years atheist have been trying to convince the world that in order to be a Christian you have to be willing to check your brain at the door because no rational person could seriously believe in the truth claims that it makes. If the claims of these atheists are true then there is no meaning in the universe. This idea runs contrary to the intuition of every single one of us. We all feel as though there must be some greater meaning in our lives. Listen in as Brian explains why our lives DO have a meaning and that meaning can only be understood in light of the Christian worldview.
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Christian Faithfulness (8 of 9)
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
This is the eighth episode in our series on Christian Faithfulness. Brian has called this episode "The Bleating Of Sheep". Today we examine the danger in adding our own ideas, habits and traditions to God's commands for the Christian life both individually and corporately in a church setting. Brian explains that our adherence to the commands of God concerning our service must only come from a place of love. Listen in to find out how these themes tie in with the title "The Bleating Of Sheep".
Thursday Jun 13, 2013
Christian Faithfulness (7 of 9)
Thursday Jun 13, 2013
Thursday Jun 13, 2013
The seventh installment in our series on Christian Faithfulness is entitled "Seven Locks of Hair". Very mysterious, isn't it? What could locks of hair have to do with remaining true to the Christian faith? I'll give you a clue: Samson. Yes, the strongest man in the Bible. Join us as Brian explains just what is to be learned from the life and experiences of Samson.
Saturday Jun 01, 2013
Christian Faithfulness (6 of 9)
Saturday Jun 01, 2013
Saturday Jun 01, 2013
Part 6 of our series on Christian Faithfulness is titled "A Piece of Brass". Join Brian Johnston as he looks at events from many years ago when Moses was leading the people out of Egypt to the land that God had promised to them through their forefather, Abraham. But what can a sculpture of a snake on a pole lifted high above the dessert several thousand years ago have to do with remaining faithful as Christians today? Listen now to find out!
Saturday May 25, 2013
Christian Faithfulness (5 of 9)
Saturday May 25, 2013
Saturday May 25, 2013
Gideon's Ephod: Gideon was a very humble man who God powerfully used to vanquish the enemies of the Jews. He turned down the offer of being made Israel's king, but instead he requested a golden ephod. What was the big deal about Gideon getting his own ephod similar to the ones worn by the high priest at Shiloh? The answer to that question and how this Bible story applies to our own faithfulness to the Christian faith can be fund in this week's podcast.
Saturday May 18, 2013
Christian Faithfulness (4 of 9)
Saturday May 18, 2013
Saturday May 18, 2013
Episode 4 - A Different Kind of Fire: in a world of law and ritual, two men stand alone. They are the sons of Aaron, priests to the God of their forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. They bring sacrifices to appease their God. There are specific instructions for making their offerings, but surely what kind of fire they use makes no difference, right? Bible teacher Brian Johnston looks at the nature of the fire these priests brought before God and what significance it has to us in our Christian walk today.
Thursday Jan 24, 2013
The Kingdom of God - Part 4
Thursday Jan 24, 2013
Thursday Jan 24, 2013
In this four-part series, Brian Johnston explores the important Bible concept of the Kingdom of God - what is it and who is in it? Part 4 of 4.
Thursday Jan 24, 2013
The Kingdom of God - Part 3
Thursday Jan 24, 2013
Thursday Jan 24, 2013
In this four-part series, Brian Johnston explores the important Bible concept of the Kingdom of God - what is it and who is in it? Part 3 of 4.
Thursday Jan 24, 2013
The Kingdom of God - Part 2
Thursday Jan 24, 2013
Thursday Jan 24, 2013
In this four-part series, Brian Johnston explores the important Bible concept of the Kingdom of God - what is it and who is in it? Part 2 of 4.