Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief
Small Whisper is a podcast about Christian belief, designed for Christians who are new to theology or returning to study, as well as non-believers curious about the faith. It offers an overview of core Christian teachings and encourages listeners to begin with Episode 1 and follow the series in order. The show aims to make theological ideas accessible without assuming prior expertise.
Episodes
Episode 17: God is Patient
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefGod is PatientFrom the Exodus to the fall of Jerusalem, over 850 years, God demonstrated His patience and restraint with the people of Israel.2 Chronicles 36:15-161. Patience is an aspect of God’s character.Connected terms: Longsuffering, ForbearanceExodus 34:6-7Jonah 4:2-3Also Psalm 86:15, Joel 2:13, and many other texts2. God tolerates our rebellion an
Episode 16: God's Grace, Part 2
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefGod's Grace, Part 2Grace is God’s free, undeserved gift of blessing.A brief bio of Paul.Philippians 3:4-6Acts 758Acts 8:1-3The conversion of PaulActs 9:1-22Ephesians 3:7-81 Corinthians 15:9-11Understanding grace1. Leads us to joyful worshipEphesians 3:14Romans 5:22. The power of grace2 Timothy 1:9Romans 1:16Thinking we earn God’s love and grace.1. The le
Episode 15: God's Grace, Part 1
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefGod's Grace, Part 1John 8:2-11Grace is God’s free, undeserved blessingTitus 3:4-7By graceEphesians 2:1-9The riches and extravagance of God’s great love.Does this mean we can live in lawlessness?Romans 6:1-14Our old self was crucified with him. Sin has no dominion over those who are in Christ Jesus.The nature of faith.Faith is active. The obedience of fai
Episode 14: God's Love
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefGod's Love1 John 3:8: God is love-God’s love is action1 John 3:16, 181 John 4:8-12Romans 5:8-God’s love is costly to him1 John 3:161 John 4:9Romans 5:8-God loves, not because the objects of his love are lovely, but because he is love.1 John 4:10: Not that we have loved God, but that he loved usRomans 5:6-11But this does not mean that God is reluctant to
Episode 13: The Mercy of God
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefThe Mercy of GodMercy is kindness expressed in action toward someone who has committed an offense, an enemy, or someone otherwise within a person’s power. Mercy involves a differential of power or authority - the individual showing mercy is not obligated to show kindness or compassion, but provides a rescue, a relief, a way out of a situation that is cau
Episode 12: The Goodness of God
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefThe Goodness of GodThe apparent conflict between God’s holiness and God’s love is not real.God is holy, and God is loving. God’s love arises out of his holiness.While God is ethically holy and righteous, most references in Scripture to his goodness refer to his kindness, generosity, and love.Genesis 50:20Psalm 145:9,15-17Psalm 65:9-13Acts 14:17Romans 2:4
Episode 11: God is Holy
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefGod is HolyIsaiah 6:1-7The root words for “holy” mean to cut or to separate.Majestic HolinessGod is separate and absolutely distinct from everything in his creation.1 Timothy 1:16: unapproachable lightGod is “wholly other.”This aspect of God’s holiness is also called “majestic holiness” and “transcendent majesty”.Exodus 15:111 Samuel 2:2God’s holiness is
Epsiode 10: God is Truth
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefGod is TruthThe idea of God as Truth includes truth, truthfulness, and faithfulness.1 John 1:20“I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” John 14:5-6“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth…” John 17:17-19“For this purpose I was born, and for this purpose I have come into the world - to bear witness to the truth.” John 18:37-38God is the One Tru
Episode 9: The Immutability of God
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefEpisode 9: The Immutability of GodGod does not changeFor I, the LORD, do not change. Malachi 3:6Psalm 102:25-28James 1:7Exodus 3:14Greek root word = muta = change. As in mutation. God is immutable.God does not change in his being or attributes.Jeremiah 31:3Psalm 100:5His plans and purposes do not change.Acts 2:23Psalm 33:11Isaiah 14:24People change; peop
Episode 8: God is Omnipotent, Part 2
Small Whisper, A Podcast of Christian BeliefGod is Omnipotent, Part 2Definition: Psalm 115:3 “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.”God also has the power to do things that he has chosen not to do.Matthew 3:9Matthew 26:52-53God cannot violate his own nature.He cannot lie.Numbers 23:19Hebrews 6:18He cannot be tempted by evil.James 1:13Logically contradictory questions are not legi
Episode 7: God is Omnipotent, Part 1
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefGod is Omnipotent, Part 1Abraham and Sarah: Is anything too hard for the Lord?Genesis 18: 9-14Romans 4:19Mary: For nothing will be impossible with God.Luke 1:30-38Definition of omnipotence: Psalm 115:3 Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.Job 42:2Names of God as Almighty: Almighty (Shaddai) ex: Psalm 91:1God Almighty (El Shaddai) ex: Ge
Episode 6: God is Omnipresent
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefGod is OmnipresentGod is present everywhere. He transcends the physical world.Psalm 139:7-10Jeremiah 23:23-251. God does not have a physical body.2. God is not contained by the physical world.1 Kings 8:27Terms such as big, large, and massive, expressions of volume or mass, do not apply to God because he transcends physicality.3. God is fully present in a
Episode 5: God is Omniscient
Episode 5: God is OmniscientGod knows all thingsLuke 7:36-50Jesus knows the mind and heart of both Simon and the woman.God knows all things.1 John 3:19-20Job 28:24God knows the future.Isaiah 44:7-8God knows our hearts.1 Samuel 16:7Mark 2:6-9All of God's knowledge is immediately and directly in his awareness.Psalm 139:1-6God does not learn. He doesn’t find out. He is never surprised. He knows.If Go
Episode 4: God is Self-Existent
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefEpisode 4: God is Self-ExistentGod speaks from the burning bushI AM WHO I AMExodus 3:1-15[ADDITIONAL NOTE on Exodus 3:15. As the personal name of God, “YHWH” was considered too holy to speak aloud, so it has been customary since ancient times for readers in the synagogue to substitute “adonai”, which means Lord, for “YHWH”. Most modern English Bible tran
Episode 3: God is Personal
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefSmall Whisper is an overview of Christian belief for Christians new to theology or those who haven't studied it in a while, as well as for non-believers curious about the faith. Listeners are encouraged to start with Episode 1 and follow the series in order.Episode 3: God is PersonalGod is the absolute power in the universe. He is not an impersonal force
Episode 2: God is Transcendent, God is Immanent
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefSmall Whisper is an overview of Christian belief for Christians new to theology or those who haven't studied it in a while, as well as for non-believers curious about the faith. Listeners are encouraged to start with Episode 1 and follow the series in order.Episode 2: God is Transcendent and ImmanentActs 17:24-28, Isaiah 57:15God is TranscendentDeuterono
Episode 1: The God Who is Known
Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian BeliefSmall Whisper is an overview of Christian belief for Christians new to theology or those who haven't studied it in a while, as well as for non-believers curious about the faith. Listeners are encouraged to start with Episode 1 and follow the series in order.Episode 1: The God Who is KnownGod has revealed himself. Two categories of God's self-revelation:
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