1st Friday
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratings1st Friday is a monthly vodcast from Tom Ward and Stuart Reynolds where they discuss all aspects of life through the lens of the Bible. Each month they will focus on a specific topic as well as having a Christian book and worship song recommendation. Let us know what you think by emailing [email protected]
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Episodes
Final Episode: Q&A
December 02, 2022 01:00 - 47 minutes - 22.3 MBThis advent Tom and Stuart discuss preaching, fireworks, mental health, entertainment and people hurt by church. This will be the final episode of 1st Friday - thanks for listening! Find more of our programmes at gnba.net
Women in ministry
November 04, 2022 08:44 - 59 minutes - 27.9 MBTom and Stuart kick up the dust from an old and contentious topic.
Is the UK church fit for purpose?
October 07, 2022 08:53 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBIn light of the Queen's recent death Tom and Stuart talk about the church’s response to various times of national crisis.
Creation
September 02, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 23.6 MBTom and Stuart discuss whether the recent photos from the James Webb telescope challenge the 6 day creation account in Genesis.
20 reasons not to have kids
August 05, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBTom and Stuart discuss an article about why people shouldn’t have children and also the recent court decision in the US around abortion.
What songs are churches singing in 2022?
July 01, 2022 00:30 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBTom and Stuart are joined by special guest Heather Reynolds to discuss the CCLI top 100 worship songs. https://songselect.ccli.com/search/results?List=top100 https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=6201713982
Why do so few pastors have a Christian world view?
June 03, 2022 01:00 - 42 minutes - 20.4 MBTom and Stuart talk about a recent Barna poll around pastors and their world view. https://opentheword.org/2022/05/16/poll-how-many-pastors-have-a-biblical-worldview/
Why do so many pastors want to leave?
May 06, 2022 01:00 - 46 minutes - 22.1 MBSome statistics suggest that as many as 50% of pastors want to leave the ministry. Tom and Stuart discuss why this is the case and what can be done about it.
How do we deal with theological disagreements?
April 01, 2022 10:32 - 54 minutes - 25.6 MBTom and Stuart discuss three separate questions around theological differences, western Christianity and conspiracy theories. 00.00 Intro 01.00 Theological Differences 40:20 Western Christian culture 58:20 Conspiracy theories
Should Alpha be the beginning and end of evangelism?
March 04, 2022 01:00 - 41 minutes - 19.9 MBTom and Stuart discuss whether evangelistic courses are a good idea or not.
Integrity - a forgotten virtue?
February 04, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBWith ongoing scandals involving the Conservative party and the royal family we ask whether integrity is even important anymore.
Christians and technology
January 07, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 19.3 MBStuart and Tom discuss whether modern technology like smartphones have become acceptable idols for Christians today.
Q&A (Part 2)
December 03, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 21.7 MBQuestions Tom and Stuart answer in this episode: Why does God insist we worship him? How should we engage young people in worship? Do you like red sauce or brown sauce? Should women wear head-coverings in church? Is Bible college essential for ministry? Should we use gender neutral pronouns? More on the transgender question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5j6PXFhNfI&t=472s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0uxk91G-zs For more about Good News Broadcasting Association visit www.gnba.net...
7. Q&A (Part 2)
December 03, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 21.7 MBQuestions Tom and Stuart answer in this episode: Why does God insist we worship him? How should we engage young people in worship? Do you like red sauce or brown sauce? Should women wear head-coverings in church? Is Bible college essential for ministry? Should we use gender neutral pronouns? More on the transgender question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5j6PXFhNfI&t=472s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0uxk91G-zs For more about Good News Broadcasting Association visit www.gnba.net...
Q&A (Part 1)
November 05, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 16.9 MBTom and Stuart answer some listener questions in this episode. Remarriage, Matthew 18, Brian Houston and whether you can lose your salvation.
Parenting God's Way
October 01, 2021 07:47 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBParenting is hard but thankfully the bible has plenty to say about it! Join Tom and Stuart for a very important discussion.
Marriage God's Way
September 03, 2021 08:40 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBThe Bible has much to say about the foundations of marriage and what Christian marriages should look like.
What's so great about Britain?
August 06, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 26 MBTom and Stuart discuss the recent ‘One Britain One Nation‘ campaign and the state of our country right now.
Getting the gospel
July 02, 2021 16:06 - 59 minutes - 27.8 MBThe word ‘gospel’ is thrown around a lot in Christian circles but do we really know what it means?
Battle for the Bible
June 28, 2021 16:18 - 50 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this first episode of 1st Friday Tom and Stuart discuss why our view of the Holy Scriptures is vitally important for life and ministry.
EXCITING NEWS
June 24, 2021 14:19 - 2 minutes - 1.55 MBTom unveils the new name and new focus for the podcast.
That's entertainment?
June 21, 2021 08:02 - 33 minutes - 15.9 MBTom and Stuart talk about what passes for entertainment today and discuss how Christians should approach films and tv. 7 Real Examples That Prove Hollywood Hates God | Living Waters Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families Worldly Amusements: Restoring the Lordship of Christ to Our Entertainment Choices: Amazon.co.uk: Wilson, Wayne: 9781579212131: Books
Lowering your (prophetic) standards
June 14, 2021 09:56 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBTom and Stuart lock horns over whether the recently released prophetic standards statement is any good.
Have denominations had their day?
May 19, 2021 20:39 - 35 minutes - 16 MBFigures suggest there are over 30,000 Christian denominations and the number is still growing. But what role do denominations actually play in 2021? Tom and Stuart tackle this important question.
Can Christians smoke marijuana?
May 10, 2021 13:31 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBIt wouldn’t have even been a question 25 years ago but, with the abundance of weed in society and the legalisation of the drug discussed regularly in politics, the question is starting to be asked by believers. Tom and Stuart wade into the debate with their Bibles open.
Cancel Christians
April 27, 2021 09:38 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBWe talk about why Christianity magazine recently ‘cancelled’ David Robertson and the implication of this. Why are Christians cancelling Christians?
Can Christians drink alcohol?
April 14, 2021 12:08 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MBIt's an issue that has divided Christians and even whole denominations for hundreds of years… but should it? What does the Bible actually say about alcohol and how should we apply the relevant verses today?
Has Brian 'head' Welch gone too far with his faith?
April 08, 2021 09:39 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBRecently a heavy metal musician claimed he went too far in his faith after becoming a Christian and it became a new drug for him. Stuart and Tom discuss this and consider if anyone can actually go too far with Christianity.
Conversion Therapy
April 01, 2021 10:38 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MBThe practice of trying to change an individual's sexual orientation has already been outlawed in Australia, Canada and the United States. Boris Johnson has said recently that the government will soon ban it in Britain as well. What should Christians make of this? Tom and Stuart discuss.
Where did this podcast come from? And should Christians be buried or burned?
March 23, 2021 18:13 - 19 minutes - 9.08 MBStuart and Tom talk about the origins of Too Hot For Radio and also answer an important question about whether Christians should be buried or cremated after they die.
Where did this podcast come from? and should Christians be buried or burned?
March 23, 2021 18:13 - 19 minutes - 9.08 MBStuart and Tom talk about the origins of Too Hot For Radio and also answer an important question about whether Christians should be buried or cremated after they die.
Mothers Day Special
March 14, 2021 10:02 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBTo celebrate Mothering Sunday we talk about our own mums and whether Motherhood will soon be a thing of the past. Then we discuss whether God is a mother and whether the Catholics have the right view of Mary.
Holy Relic: What will survive of the UK church after lockdown?
March 05, 2021 13:45 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBWith the roadmap now revealed for how we will come out of lockdown we ask what the UK church could look like after June 2021. https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/holy-relic-what-will-be-left-of-the-church-of-england-after-the-pandemic https://premierchristian.news/en/news/article/church-of-england-urged-to-use-its-own-land-to-deliver-affordable-homes-and-help-solve-housing-crisis?_psrc=personyzePopularArticles
Rambling thoughts on the Ravi Zacharias scandal
February 22, 2021 14:34 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBTom and Stuart share their thoughts on the devastating revelations about the disgraced American apologist. Links below to articles mentioned in this episode. https://www.christiantoday.com/article/rzim.uk.parts.ways.with.global.organisation.after.ravi.zacharias.abuse.report/136371.htm https://www.google.com/amp/s/loriannethompson.com/2021/02/08/lori-anne-thompson-victim-impact-statement/amp/ https://www.rzim.org/read/rzim-updates/board-statement?fbclid=IwAR0RPmC0YqYWsYk7SinJEYWfvH...
Valentines Special
February 13, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 16.9 MBValentines special: what kind of men would you want to marry your daughters? Tom and Stuart are joined by Stuart's daughter, Heather, to answer a question around marriage. They will also talk about singleness, why Tom knows Song of Solomon so well and whether Stuart holds his wife's hand anymore. Enjoy!!
Q&A: Are divorced people marginalised in churches?
February 01, 2021 15:14 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBTom and Stuart respond to a listener's question about whether some divorced people can face 'subtle discrimination in churches.
Caste system christianity: Learning from Hillsong NY (Part 2)
January 08, 2021 11:46 - 26 minutes - 12.6 MBIt’s a sad reality that many churches have an unspoken hierarchy and an ‘in crowd’. What does the bible say about this?
Christmas Special 2020
December 22, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 16.3 MBTom springs an impromptu nativity quiz on Stuart and then they discuss the Christmas we deserve.
Keeping up appearances: Learning from Hillsong NY (Part1)
December 16, 2020 14:45 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBLooking cool and dressing to impress was a big part of Carl Lentz’s appeal. He certainly wasn’t the first and won’t be the last, so Stuart and Tom address the question of whether it’s even important what we wear in church.
What should we do with false prophecies?
November 30, 2020 14:40 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBAre you ready for the most explosive THFR episode to date? Tom and Stuart go head to head over how the Church should respond to the silence of so called ‘prophets’ regarding Covid-19 and their false predictions around the US election.
Q&A: What are your thoughts on Christian mentoring?
November 09, 2020 10:17 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MBMentoring is most often associated with coaching in the work place. But does it have a place in church? If so, who should do it and what should it look like?
Q&A: What should I be looking for when choosing a church?
November 02, 2020 12:42 - 25 minutes - 12.3 MBGood children’s ministry? Lively worship? Music? Engaging preaches? Liturgy? Friendly people? Excellent coffee? Are these the things which determine a ‘good’ church? In this podcast Tom and Stuart will talk through what they think are the essential components that make a church an option to join.
Q&A: Any advice for pastors' kids wounded by church?
October 15, 2020 12:40 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBTom and Stuart are joined in the studio with Stuart's daughter, Heather, to answer a question about PK’s. www.lettersfromapastorskid.com www.facebook.com/lettersfromapastorskid
Q&A: How should we identify and deal with false teachers?
October 05, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 14.5 MBAnother important question, sent in by a listener, for Tom and Stuart to try and answer.
Live conference call: The need for fellowship!
September 28, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 9.53 MBTom and Stuart are joined by thirty or so lovely people from the Torch Fellowship who listen in to their conversation about fellowship.
Q&A: The law of Christ and the law of Moses
September 21, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 5.79 MBWhat is the relationship between the law of Moses and the law of Christ? That’s the question the boys will get stuck into on this mini episode of the podcast.
Q&A: What did Jesus do?
September 14, 2020 08:59 - 11 minutes - 5.62 MBStuart and Tom answer a listener question about Jesus’s earthly ministry.
Q&A: Which bible translation do you prefer?
September 07, 2020 13:32 - 11 minutes - 5.76 MBStuart and Tom answer a question about translations sent in by a listener.
The best of men are only men at best
August 07, 2020 21:19 - 43 minutes - 20.4 MBTom and Stuart discuss the lasting impact of J I Packer, Ravi Zacharias and David Pawson who have all gone to glory in 2020. They also ask who will fill their shoes and whether we should even try?
For the Bible tells me so
July 14, 2020 10:25 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBCriticism of the Holy Scriptures is nothing new but has generally been from outside of the Church. With the recent release of a number of popular level books from Christian authors this is clearly no longer the case. In this episode Stuart and Tom talk about their approach the Bible.