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In today’s bonus episode, we explore the remarkable life and enduring influence of John of Damascus, the last of the great early Church Fathers. Living in the heart of the Islamic world yet shaped by deep Christian conviction, John stood at a critical juncture in church history. Amidst imperial decrees and theological upheaval, he became a bold defender of Christian doctrine and a powerful voice for truth against the rise of Islam.

Best known for his defence of icons, John’s writings anchored Christian worship in the incarnation of Christ—proclaiming that the Word made flesh can and should be represented visually. Through his theological masterpiece, The Fountain of Knowledge, and his uncompromising witness under pressure, John of Damascus helped preserve and articulate the faith during a time of intense controversy.

Join us as we reflect on his life, legacy, and what his courageous stand means for us today.

📘 Episode Highlights

• John’s early life under Islamic rule and his formative education
• His transition from public service to monastic devotion
• The iconoclast controversy and John’s pivotal defense of sacred images
• A survey of his major works, including The Fountain of Knowledge
• His critique of Islam and role as a bridge between East and West
• Why his voice still matters in a world confused about truth and faith

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🎧 Bonus Episode – Adolescence British TV Series: A Cry for Help from Our Young People

Adolescence | Official Trailer | Netflix https://youtu.be/Wk5OxqtpBR4?si=PihPlF6wPRKIhoi3

👋 Welcome!

Welcome, , to this exclusive bonus episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast. Thank you for your faithful support, which makes it possible to produce thoughtful, biblically rooted responses to the issues of our time.

In this special episode, I look into the recent British psychological drama Adolescence — a powerful and unsettling four-part series that brings into sharp focus the disturbing rise of youth violence, particularly that which is gender-based and digitally driven. Through the tragic story of 13-year-old Jamie Miller, the series poses not the usual whodunit, but the deeper, more important question: why?

I trust you realise what I am attempting to do here is offer more than a TV review, this episode I believe offers a pastoral and prophetic response. We explore how Scripture equips us to understand and respond to the growing crisis in youth culture — a world shaped by social media, distorted sexuality, online radicalisation, and spiritual malformation.

📝 This Episode Includes Episode Highlights

• 🎥 An analysis of the unique single-take filming style and its emotional impact
• 📺 Adolescence as social commentary: youth violence, digital addiction, and broken masculinity
• 📖 A biblical response to the themes raised: justice, discipleship, and the spiritual battle for our young
• 😔 Real-life parallels, including the heart-breaking story of Olly Stephens
• 🧠 Reflection on the role of the Church, parents, and community in protecting and forming adolescents
• 📱 The influence of technology and why spiritual formation is more urgent than ever
• ✝️ Key Scriptures: Matthew 18, Ephesians 6, Romans 1, Jeremiah 17, Galatians 5, Isaiah 5

This is a raw, but I trust reflective, and theological meditation on the world our children are inheriting—and the call of Christ to be salt and light in it.

📚 Scripture References

• Matthew 18:1–10 – Jesus' care for children and warning against causing them to stumble
• Ephesians 6:12 – The real spiritual battle behind cultural and technological forces
• Genesis 1:27 – The imago Dei as the foundation of human dignity
• Philippians 2:3–4 – Christlike humility and solidarity
• Romans 1 – The consequences of exchanging truth for a lie
• Jeremiah 17:9 – The deceitfulness of the human heart
• Galatians 5:13 – True freedom vs. freedom that harms
• Isaiah 5:20 – The moral confusion of calling evil good
• Judges 21:25 – Everyone doing what is right in their own eyes

💬 Final Thoughts

This episode is meant to be a call to prayer, action, and reflection. If the Church is not discipling our youth, something else — or someone else — will. As always, we must return to the

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Eavesdrop on a unscripted chat with Senior Pastor Rick Oldland of the Well Church. (Ansdell Campus).

A general unscripted chat. Let me know if you would like me to do something like this again in the future.

N.B. I will choose a quieter location, next time,

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