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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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Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
First Corinthians - Part Thirteen: There's Unity in Diversity
Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
In the thirteenth part of this series on First Corinthians, Brian Johnston looks at how God has designed the Church, Christ's body, with a marvellous unity despite it being made up of very different members!
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Saturday Dec 31, 2016
First Corinthians - Part Twelve: A Serious Eating Disorder
Saturday Dec 31, 2016
Saturday Dec 31, 2016
In part twelve of this series on 1 Corinthians, Brian Johnston explores why food had become such a serious issue for the Church in Corinth, and what principles apply to us today.
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Thursday Dec 15, 2016
First Corinthians - Part Eleven: Giving All The Glory To God
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
In the eleventh episode of this series, Bible teacher Brian Johnston explores a topic that was important enough for the apostle Paul to devote quite a lot of time to in his letter to the Church of God in Corinth - headcoverings.
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Sunday Dec 04, 2016
First Corinthians - Part Ten: A Special Kind of Warning
Sunday Dec 04, 2016
Sunday Dec 04, 2016
In the tenth episode of this series on 1 Corinthians, Brian Johnston delves into how the apostle Paul uses "typology" to issue a strong warning to the Christians in Corinth (and us today) not to follow the behaviour of Israel in the wilderness.
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Thursday Nov 17, 2016
First Corinthians - Part Nine: Integrity in Serving the Lord
Thursday Nov 17, 2016
Thursday Nov 17, 2016
Integrity has become an increasingly rare commodity in public life but, as Brian Johnston explains, it is a vital attribute for every Christian - and one that is a key focus of chapter 9 of 1 Corinthians.
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Friday Nov 04, 2016
First Corinthians - Part Eight: Clear Conscience and Kind Consideration
Friday Nov 04, 2016
Friday Nov 04, 2016
In the eighth episode of this series on First Corinthians, Brian Johnston explores the importance of making sure Christians do not cause other believers to be "stumbled" in their discipleship by what we do.

Wednesday Oct 26, 2016
First Corinthians - Part Seven: Things Associated With Married Life
Wednesday Oct 26, 2016
Wednesday Oct 26, 2016
In part seven of this series on 1 Corinthians, Paul's thoughts turn to some important matters that he wants to communicate to his readers about marriage as God intends it.
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Sunday Oct 09, 2016
First Corinthians - Part Six: Glorifying God With Our Body
Sunday Oct 09, 2016
Sunday Oct 09, 2016
In part six of this series on 1 Corinthians, Brian Johnston takes a look at how Paul sought to convince the church in Corinthians that what we do with our bodies does actually matter!
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Saturday Oct 01, 2016
First Corinthians - Part Five: Biblical Church Discipline
Saturday Oct 01, 2016
Saturday Oct 01, 2016
In part five of this series on Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, Brian Johnston takes a look at how all churches are commanded to exercise discipline in order to deal with sin.
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
First Corinthians - Part Four: Working Collectively But Individually Accountable
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
In part four of this series on 1 Corinthians, Brian Johnston notes the divisive nature of the Corinthian church and emphasises the importance of working together to build for God.
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Monday Sep 05, 2016
First Corinthians - Part Three: God's Deepest Secrets Revealed
Monday Sep 05, 2016
Monday Sep 05, 2016
In the third part of this series on First Corinthians, Brian Johnston explores the mystery that had been hidden for so long - the wisdom of God in the cross of Jesus - which, even today, sadly remains a mystery to so many people.
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Saturday Aug 27, 2016
First Corinthians - Part Two: The Scandal to End All Scandals
Saturday Aug 27, 2016
Saturday Aug 27, 2016
In the second part of this series on 1 Corinthians, Brian Johnston focuses on the cross of Christ and the reaction it caused in the first century.
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Sunday Aug 14, 2016
First Corinthians - Part One: The Ultimate Truth is Cross-centred
Sunday Aug 14, 2016
Sunday Aug 14, 2016
In the first part of this new series, Brian Johnston looks at the first chapter of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians and the backdrop of philosophical discussions and arguments which Paul wanted to set aside in order to focus on what really mattered - the cross of Christ.
You can obtain Brian's book that accompanies this series, in paperback or eBook format, here:
Canada: http://amzn.to/2qqiRqs

Wednesday Aug 03, 2016
Nurturing New Life in Jesus - Part Eight: How To Stay Actively Involved
Wednesday Aug 03, 2016
Wednesday Aug 03, 2016
In the final part of this series, Brian Johnston providers some helpful pointers about being a disciple of Jesus over the long-term.

Tuesday Jul 19, 2016
Nurturing New Life in Jesus - Part Seven: How To Live Victoriously
Tuesday Jul 19, 2016
Tuesday Jul 19, 2016
In the penultimate podcast of this series. Brian Johnston explains how God has made it possible for every Christian to live victoriously in Christ.

Saturday Jul 09, 2016
Nurturing New Life in Jesus - Part Six: Enjoying Christian Fellowship
Saturday Jul 09, 2016
Saturday Jul 09, 2016
In the sixth part of this series, aimed primarily at new Christians, Brian Johnston encourages listeners to seek out relationships with other like-minded Christians to help each other on the discipleship pathway.

Monday Jun 27, 2016
Nurturing New Life in Jesus - Part Five: Getting Acquainted With Our Guide
Monday Jun 27, 2016
Monday Jun 27, 2016
In part five of this series, Brian Johnston takes a look at someone who is vital to the life of every Christian - God the Holy Spirit.

Sunday Jun 19, 2016
Nurturing New Life in Jesus - Part Four: Learning to Talk With God
Sunday Jun 19, 2016
Sunday Jun 19, 2016
In the fourth part of this series, Brian Johnston takes a look at prayer. Jesus' disciples once said to Him, "Teach us to pray" and it's just as vital today that we know how to!

Monday Jun 13, 2016
Monday Jun 13, 2016
In the third part of this series for new Christians, Brian Johnston provides some practical advice for accessing the tremendous value contained in God's Word, the Bible.

Tuesday May 31, 2016
Nurturing New Life in Jesus - Part Two: How to be Sure It's True
Tuesday May 31, 2016
Tuesday May 31, 2016
In the second part of this series, Brian Johnston provides assurance from God's Word that it's a case of "once saved, always saved".

Saturday May 21, 2016
Nurturing New Life in Jesus - Part One: The Beginning of a Relationship
Saturday May 21, 2016
Saturday May 21, 2016
In the first part of this series aimed at new Christians, or those who seek to mentor them, Brian Johnston starts right at the very beginning - what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Wednesday May 11, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Seventeen: Changed Lives
Wednesday May 11, 2016
Wednesday May 11, 2016
In this final episode of the series, Brian Johnston looks at perhaps one of the most powerful evidences for the reality of the Christian faith - changed lives.

Sunday May 01, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Sixteen: Greatly Mistaken
Sunday May 01, 2016
Sunday May 01, 2016
In the penultimate episode of this series, Brian Johnston highlights often humorous examples of so-called experts who got it hopelessly wrong! What is vital ,though, is not to be greatly mistaken about Jesus Christ.

Thursday Apr 21, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Fifteen: Counting Down The Commandments
Thursday Apr 21, 2016
Thursday Apr 21, 2016
In part fifteen of this series, Brian Johnston challenges the listener about their keeping of the Ten Commandments and why each of us falls short of God's holy standard.

Wednesday Apr 13, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Fourteen: Putting Away The Decorations
Wednesday Apr 13, 2016
Wednesday Apr 13, 2016
In part fourteen of this series, Brian Johnston implores us not to forget Jesus Christ for the other 51 weeks of the year!

Monday Apr 04, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Thirteen: Which Virgin Birth?
Monday Apr 04, 2016
Monday Apr 04, 2016
In part thirteen of this apologetics series, Brian Johnston points out that those who dispute the Bible's account of the virgin birth of Jesus as an impossibility, themselves often believe that the earth came into existence through what is effectively a similar process!

Monday Mar 21, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Twelve: Resemblance
Monday Mar 21, 2016
Monday Mar 21, 2016
In this twelfth part of the series, Brian Johnston notes that although we don't know what Jesus looked like when he lived on earth, we do know that there is a striking resemblance with His Father!

Friday Mar 11, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Eleven: The Biggest Decision
Friday Mar 11, 2016
Friday Mar 11, 2016
In part eleven of this series, Brian Johnston deals with some of the objections often raised about whether the "Christmas story" happened as recorded in the New Testament.

Tuesday Mar 01, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Ten: A Harsh Reality
Tuesday Mar 01, 2016
Tuesday Mar 01, 2016
In part ten of this series, Brian Johnston explores how Herod's harsh command to kill the young infants after Jesus' birth, could be a clue to the truth of the Christmas story.

Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Nine: History Shaped In Cradles
Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
In the ninth part of this series, Bible teacher Brian Johnston looks at the birth of some famous people and their importance in world affairs, and compares them with the birth and life of the most important Man who ever lived - Jesus Christ!

Thursday Feb 11, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Eight: Sacrifical Giving
Thursday Feb 11, 2016
Thursday Feb 11, 2016
In part eight of this series, Bible teacher Brian Johnston uses a short story by O. Henry and the Bible account of Abraham and Isaac to illustrate something of the depth of God's sacrificial love for us.

Monday Feb 01, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Seven: Looking For The Gardener
Monday Feb 01, 2016
Monday Feb 01, 2016
In part seven of this series, Brian Johnston uses a number of illustrates to remind us that although we are lost, we have the opportunity to find God or, rather, to be found by Him.

Saturday Jan 23, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Six: The Gospel According to A.A. Milne
Saturday Jan 23, 2016
Saturday Jan 23, 2016
In the sixth part of this series, Brian Johnston uses a Winnie the Pooh story to illustrate the point that logic is a powerful tool to support the truth of the Christian message.

Friday Jan 15, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Five: Two Sights
Friday Jan 15, 2016
Friday Jan 15, 2016
In the fifth episode of this series, Brian Johnston asks the searching question: ' Have you seen your own heart?' Well, God has! He knows how sick it really is - and what (or who) the cure is...

Tuesday Jan 05, 2016
Hope For Humanity - Part Four: Hit For Six!
Tuesday Jan 05, 2016
Tuesday Jan 05, 2016
In the fourth episode of this series, Brian Johnston shares six things that Christianity claims that God wants us to know - and each helps us to answer the big questions of life.

Wednesday Dec 16, 2015
Hope For Humanity - Part Three: Let's Talk About Jesus!
Wednesday Dec 16, 2015
Wednesday Dec 16, 2015

Monday Dec 07, 2015
Hope For Humanity - Part Two: Symptoms Of Something Deeply Wrong
Monday Dec 07, 2015
Monday Dec 07, 2015
In the second podcast of this series, Brian Johnston identifies some tell-tale signs that this world is in need of a Saviour.

Friday Nov 27, 2015
Hope For Humanity - Part One: The Biggest Lie Ever Told
Friday Nov 27, 2015
Friday Nov 27, 2015
Daily headlines remind us that this world is broken in so many ways; an honest look within ourselves reveals deep problems within as well. This series pinpoints the same cause behind both and rejects all man-made solutions in favour of a divine one - and calls on all listeners to accept or reject it.

Monday Nov 23, 2015
4 Reasons To Believe - Part Four: Jesus Christ
Monday Nov 23, 2015
Monday Nov 23, 2015
As the Apostle Paul opens his Bible letter to Christians at Rome, he gives 4 robust reasons to believe in the existence of God. So robust, in fact, they are still cutting-edge today, capable of demonstrating the bankruptcy of the rantings of Dawkins et al. In this final episode of the series, Brian looks at the fourth and most important reason - Jesus Christ.

Friday Nov 13, 2015
4 Reasons To Believe - Part Three: Communication
Friday Nov 13, 2015
Friday Nov 13, 2015
As the Apostle Paul opens his Bible letter to Christians at Rome, he gives 4 robust reasons to believe in the existence of God. So robust, in fact, they are still cutting-edge today, capable of demonstrating the bankruptcy of the rantings of Dawkins et al. In this episode, Brian looks at the third reason - communication.