Is Genesis meant to be taken literally? Or is just made-up ancient myth? On this episode we interview C. John (Jack) Collins about his book 'Reading Genesis Well'. We talk about what kind of literature Genesis is, how it compares to other ancient origins stories, and how all this impacts our understanding of Genesis 1-3. C. John Collins is Professo…

Robbie Strachan, Sarah Burkill, Ellie Wiener and Zachary Ardern introduce The Genesis Podcast. We talk about how Christians should approach the task of asking the tricky questions we have about this ancient text, and Sarah interviews Alasdair Paine about his book on Genesis 1-4, The First Chapters of Everything.…

For the final episode this term, we're hearing about 'How to enjoy your relationship with God' from Nic Ross and Alex Weston are talking about. How can prayer, Bible reading, and knowing God be things that you really enjoy each day. There'll be a short Q&A right at the end of the talk. Nic and Alex used to both be student workers here at St Andrew …

Did you know the Bible had so much to say about sleep? Listen to JT as he explains how both our sleeping and waking can be for the Lord.

This week is all about resurrection - raising back to life after death. It's a double length episode, originally recorded as two lunchtime talks in June 2018. Nic Ross who you'll be hearing, used to be a student worker here at StAG and is now studying at Oak Hill College in London.

Ann Judson was one of the first women to go out from America as a missionary. She lived a short life, only to the age of 36. Ann and her husband Adoniram were influential in starting the church in Burma (now Myanmar) in the early 19th century. Listen to Lauren Moate as she teaches us about Ann Judson's life and shows how we can be inspired by her s…

Recorded 2 years ago, Piyush talks to us all about sharing Jesus. It's an episode absolutely full of good stories and Bible encouragements! Perfect for looking ahead to a Christian Union mission week, Piyush shows us the importance of mission in the Bible and recounts some of his experiences. Need some encouragement for evangelism or inspiration in…

As with a marathon, you don't start without aiming to get to the end. So it's the same in the Christian life: finishing to the end is our goal. But how can you be sure that you'll make it all the way to the end? How can we be confident that nothing will come and knock us out of the race? Understanding Christian perseverance has massive implications…

We've got another 'blast from the past' for you this week: Matt Lee, from 2014, speaking on pornography and lust, and what the Bible says about those things. At the end of the talk, he's joined by Alex Weston to answer questions that were submitted by students.

We're back for Lent term 2021 and a new season of the StAG students podcast. This week, we're listening to Brian Elfick speak on 'How to get on with your parents', recorded in June 2010.

It's the last podcast of term, this week the podcast is hosted by Adam and Sarah. They share some thoughts on how to keep going over the Christmas vacation. Merry Christmas!

Robbie and Sarah discuss the implications of the cross of Jesus on the lives of all who follow him. Plus hear from George Martin about the difference the cross has made in his life.

In the first of a 2 part series Robbie and Sarah help us think through the centrality of the cross in the Christian faith. Plus hear from 2 students about the difference the Cross of Jesus has made and still makes to their lives.

This Sunday is "Mission Sunday" where the whole church family is encouraged to think about being on Mission with God. So on the podcast this week we here from a student currently in Japan and from someone heading off as a missionary in January.

This weeks podcast is a bit longer because we are joined by special guest, Richard Buggs. Richard is a biologist and researcher at Kew Gardens and he is also a Christian. He joins us to share some thoughts about how we as Christians can think about the problems facing the natural world. Plus hear from a student who by the end of November will be dr…

On this weeks podcast Luisa sits down to chat with our Vicar and his wife, Alasdair and Rachel Paine. A great chance to get to know what makes them tick and what they can't live without.

Robbie and Luisa sit down to chat about living as a Christian during this very weird term. Plus hear 2nd year Jordan's experiences which include working for the NHS "Track and Trace" team.

Adam and Sarah share some thoughts on why the local church is really worth bothering with. Also hear from 3rd year Kai Xing about her experience of church in Cambridge. Plus some discussion questions at the end to give you some food for thought this week.

Sarah and Ben (two of the StAG student workers) begin to think about how Jesus might answer the question of "what would make this term a good one?". Plus a chance to hear from a StAG student about what they bring to a group of 6.