In August 1901, William and Edith Blair became missionaries to Korea under the Presbyterian Board of Missions and served in Pyongyang, Korea (now in North Korea) for forty years. During his first term of missionary service, William Blair was at the centre of a great revival in 1907. His account of this and the events … Read more Episode 56: The Korean Pentecost
The evangelist is the bearer of good news—one who brings good news of peace, happiness, and salvation. But what is the gospel message that the Christian evangelist is called to preach? In this episode of Table Talk, Tyrell is joined again by Desmond Henry of the Luis Palau Association and Gary Patrick Almeida of African … Read more Episode 55: The Evangelist’s Message
Why does theology not always change us as fast as we think it should? Should we ask God for signs? Why is there so much intolerance within Christianity. Who can go to heaven? Is the Bible complete? Which books make up the Bible? How should we think about modern-day claims to prophecy? Tyrell addresses these … Read more Episode 54: Questions and Answers
How should we think about house church models versus a more familiar approach to local church worship? How should we think about Valentine’s Day? How can those who are required by their employers to work on the Lord’s Day still honour the day? Which day of the week should we recognise as the Christian Sabbath? … Read more Episode 53: Questions and Answers
Theological education is an important aspect of disciple-making and church-planting. The question in regards to training really pertains to how much is needed and how it is to be achieved. Where should theological education take place? What place does the local church play in training, and what place do parachurch ministries play in the same? … Read more Episode 52: Theological Education
What is an evangelist? Should we even use the word “evangelist” or “evangelism”? Who should evangelise? In today’s discussion, Tyrell is joined again by his friend Desmond Henry from the Luis Palau Association to discuss what the Bible teaches about evangelism and how we should think about our responsibility to evangelise and share our faith … Read more Episode 51: What is an Evangelist?
Christianity makes bold historical claims and it is fair to say that if the claims of Christianity can be proven false the entire faith will be brought into disrepute. How can we know that the Gospel accounts of Jesus Christ and Luke’s accounts of his apostles in Acts are historically reliable? In this episode of … Read more Episode 50: The Reliability of the Gospels and Acts
At what point does vocational diligence become corrupting idolatry? How would you advise someone who has been exposed to much Christian teaching but still struggles to trust in Christ? Will we pray in heaven? What makes a good sermon? What does it mean to pray without ceasing? Where is heaven? What is the difference between … Read more Episode 49: Questions and Answers
On 8 January, 1956, five Christian missionaries were martyred by members of the Huaorani people as they sought to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to the Ecuadorian rain forest. Elisabeth Elliot, wife of Jim, one of the martyred missionaries, tells the story in her book Through Gates of Splendor. In this episode of … Read more Episode 48: Through Gates of Splendor
Should we pray for the nation of Israel in a particular way? What does the Bible teach about regeneration and faith? What does it mean to fear God? How do we go about discerning God’s calling on our lives? How can we persevere faithfully in God’s revealed will in the midst of great difficulty and … Read more Episode 47: Questions and Answers