Best Plot Prophets Podcasts (2025)

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No Christian Doctrine? No Christian Ministry. 31:27

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There have always been calls for the church to de-emphasise doctrine. Sometimes these calls come from those who wish to promote 'unity' at any cost—enter the ecumenical movement. Sometimes they come from those who feel that the truths of the faith are encumbrances or 'stumbling blocks' to those who just want a simple faith. This week's episode show…

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The Irenic Jeremiah Burroughs 16:43

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Jeremiah Burroughs was a peace-loving Puritan. Without sacrificing the truth, he sought unity among those who professed it, and prayed, preached, and pleaded to that end. Indeed, Richard Baxter, who felt keenly the need for peace but struggled himself to promote it, once remarked that if all the Episcopalians had been like Archbishop [James] Ussher…

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The Plots of Men and the Strife of Tongues 21:17

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In Psalm 31, David prays the following about those who fear the Lord: 'In the cover of your presence you hide them from the plots of men; you store them in your shelter from the strife of tongues.' In a world in which deception so often seems to prevail, and good reputations are tarnished by falsehoods, we need to realise afresh the power (and dang…

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The Socinian Menace 28:22

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The system of false teaching known as Socinianism proved a thorn in the side of the Reformed churches for more than two centuries. Even today, the essential tenets of Socinianism are still with us, and aspects of it pop up in the teaching of such movements as Unitarian Universalism, 'Oneness' Pentecostalism, Christadelphianism, and among the Jehova…

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John Knox (Iain H. Murray Address) 54:40

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As summer turns to autumn in the northern hemisphere, we do hope this note finds you doing well. This week we bring you an audio recording of Iain H. Murray speaking on 'John Knox' at the 2003 Youth Conference in Leicester, England. More resources on John Knox: – The Select Practical Writings of John Knox (Clothbound, 336 pages) – The Works of John…

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The Two Prophets to Nineveh (Author Interview) 33:53

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This week we bring you a conversation with Rev Jim McCarthy of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Statesboro, Georgia. Jim is the author of a new exposition of the two (yes, two) minor prophets who were sent by God to Nineveh, a leading city (and later capital) of the Assyrian empire. Join us as we consider what these two biblical books have to say to us…

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For the Flagging Pastor 13:11

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This week we read some words of comfort and counsel suitable for all weary believers, and especially for pastors who feel stretched beyond what they can bear. Featured Resources: – C. H. Spurgeon, 'The Minister's Fainting Fits,' in The Minister's Self-Watch & The Minister's Fainting Fits (booklet), (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2025), p. 40–42. This…

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The Legacy of Arnold Dallimore 28:54

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Arnold Dallimore's name has long been associated with the Banner of Truth. Noted for his biographies of Spurgeon and Whitefield, Dallimore (d. 1998) was an Ontarian 'small-town pastor' whose writing labours took place against a backdrop of financial pressure and ministerial responsibility, and without the advantages of local research facilities. We…

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The Forgotten Spurgeon 26:59

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This week on the podcast we focus on the contents and impact of one particular Banner book: Iain H. Murray's The Forgotten Spurgeon. First published in the Banner of Truth Magazine, and then in paperback in 1966, it has proved valuable in teaching many about the central importance of the doctrines of grace, and underscoring the need for a theologic…

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The Life of John Newton 59:33

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4 August 2025 marks three-hundred years since the birth of John Newton: pastor, author, and hymnwriter. This week we depart from our usual format to supply an audio recording of Iain H. Murray speaking on 'The Life of John Newton' at the 2007 Ministers' Conference in Leicester, England. Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org…

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Two Hymnwriters 28:49

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To learn the backstory of a hymn can be a richly rewarding exercise. The same applies with hymnwriters. This week we consider the life and faith of two wonderful hymnists of yesteryear: Isaac Watts (1674–1748) and Frances Ridley Havergal (1836–1879). Featured Resources: – Mark S. Shuttleworth, 'Isaac Watts: The Man Behind the Hymns', The Banner of …

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Dying in the Lord (3/3): A Time to Die 29:37

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There is, writes the Preacher of Ecclesiastes, 'a time to die' (Ecclesiastes 3:2). The believer in Christ is called to be mindful of this time, to prepare for it, and then, when it comes, to commit his or her soul to a faithful Heavenly Father. Featured Resources: - Toni Saad, 'Life at all Costs?', The Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 738, March 202…

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Dying in the Lord (2/3): Preparation 28:39

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How can a Christian prepare for death? It is a question pertinent to us all, and yet it is asked earnestly by so few. This week we seek guidance on this question from the work of the seventeenth-century minister George Swinnock and the nineteenth-century pastoral theologian Archibald Alexander. Featured Resources: - Excerpt from 'The Fading of the …

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Dying in the Lord (1/3): Perspective 23:02

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In this, the first of three episodes on the subject of dying in the Lord, we ask what the Bible teaches about death, and apply it to the case of the unbeliever and the believer. Featured Resources: - George Curry, Preparing Unbelievers for Death, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 317 (Ferbruary 1990). - Excerpt from 'The Christian Man's Calling' in T…

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Christ, the God of Christians 20:23

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Meditating on the Lord Jesus Christ is a high privilege of the Christian. It strengthens his faith, deepens his love, and calibrates his hope. The Lord Jesus Christ is the One in whom we, by the power of the Spirit, see the glory of the Father. This week we take time not to pursue another aspect of Christian living, or another profile from church h…

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The Revival of Religion 11:31

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New this summer from the Banner of Truth is a unique collection of lectures on revival from nineteenth-century Scotland. In this brief bonus episode, we read a portion of the Publisher's Introduction by Banner trustee Donald John MacLean to see just why this collection warrants republication today. Read the entire Publisher's Introduction: https://…

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Bad Reasons to Become a Pastor 22:53

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Pastoral ministry isn't for everyone. Indeed, it isn't for the many. 'Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers', writes James, 'for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness' (James 3:1). This week's readings spell out and explore some bad reasons for going into ministry, hopefully serving men considering the past…

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George Whitefield 29:54

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'He did not get up to talk about his party, his cause, his interest or his office', wrote J. C. Ryle of George Whitefield. 'He was perpetually telling you about your sins, your heart, Jesus Christ, the Holy Ghost, the absolute need of repentance, faith, and holiness, in the way that the Bible presents these mighty subjects.' This week we turn our a…

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The Plan, The Plot And The Preparation - Exodus 12:1-28 - Joe Wiltshire 33:07

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Series: Matthew 2025 https://youtube.com/live/By28vECutmQBy Joe Wiltshire

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Author Interview: W. Ross Blackburn 38:05

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Last year the Trust published W. Ross Blackburn's Unveiling the Cross: Beholding and Proclaiming the Whole Christ. Ross has a background in Old Testament studies, has pastored in the ACNA (Anglican Church in North America) and has been involved for many years with the pro-life movement in the USA. We sat down with Ross and found out a bit more abou…

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The Kingdom Of Heaven Depends On How You Treat Jesus - Matthew 25:31-46 - David Mansfield 26:21

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Series: Matthew 2025 https://youtube.com/live/ZzMPOvGLhVQBy David Mansfield

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Thoughts on the Writing of History 37:47

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There is no such thing as 'neutral' history. All history is written from a religious standpoint, reflecting either an awareness of and reverence for God and his purposes and dealings, or an ignorance of the same. Towards the end of the twentieth century, some Christian historians reacted to 'providentialist' history, that is, history that gives pla…

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When Charles Hodge Wrote to the Pope 30:29

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In 1868 Pope Pius IX issued a call to those who, in his words, 'glory in the name of Christian, yet do not profess the true faith of Christ, nor hold to and follow the Communion of the Catholic Church.' He wanted them to submit to and join with the Catholic church, and hoped that the forthcoming First Vatican Council would catalyse this. Grasping t…

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The Kingdom Of Heaven Requires Alertness - Matthew 25:1-13 - Cameron Clifford 30:12

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Series: Matthew 2025 https://youtube.com/live/r8rrmHQ1RQABy Cameron Clifford

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Persevering in Ministry 39:50

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Weakness within and trials without. A constant battle against the World, the Flesh, and the Devil. This is the common lot of Christian believers in this life. This is the sober reality which ought to push us, each day, to apply for new supplies of the Holy Spirit's power for perseverance. The life of the gospel minister fits this pattern, too, and …

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The Kingdom Of Heaven Will Come Like The End Of The World - Matthew 24 - Joe Wiltshire 35:07

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Series: Matthew 2025 https://youtube.com/live/IyOig0lKCXgBy Joe Wiltshire

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The Paul Levy Interview (BONUS) 36:17

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We had the joy of sitting down with Paul Levy who pastors International Presbyterian Church in Ealing, a thriving district of West London. Paul spoke to us about a range of topics, including the joys and challenges of church growth and how he prays for the children of his church to have a ‘boring testimony’, and he also recommends a couple of the B…

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The Kingdom Of Heaven Doesn't Belong To The Religious - Matthew 23 - David Blowes 35:37

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Series: Matthew 2025 https://youtube.com/live/F0yWJcpB6J4By David Blowes

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Revolution or Reformation? 1:12:51

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This week we consider the Christian's relationship to revolution. In the first reading, we ask how the Christian is to relate to the 'spirit of Revolution' embodied in the French Revolution (a movement that is still with us, bearing fruit in our own politics and society). Towards the end of the episode we consider Francis Schaeffer and Samuel Ruthe…

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Jesus, Messiah - 2 Samuel 7:1-16 - Joe Wiltshire 36:36

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Series: Stand Alone Sermons https://youtube.com/live/VXgIFB5fr-ABy Joe Wiltshire

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Godly Precision: Remembering Professor Murray 51:36

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John Murray was one of the outstanding Reformed theologians of the 1900s. Earnest and serious, he was also deeply affectionate and much beloved of his students and colleagues. On the 50th anniversary of his death in 1975 we take time to consider his life, theology, and legacy to us today. Featured Resources: – Excerpt from Iain Murray, 'John Murray…

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Easter Sunday - Jesus Our Great High Prriest - Psalm 110 - Joe Wiltshire 42:30

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Series: Stand Alone Sermons https://youtube.com/live/oIZ-L_yIxHsBy Joe Wiltshire

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Good Friday - The Suffering Servant - Isaiah 53:1-12 - Joe Wiltshire 35:56

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Series: Stand Alone Sermons https://youtube.com/live/FB6nrg5DAz8By Joe Wiltshire

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A Holy Minister: Robert Murray M'Cheyne 47:37

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Robert Murray M'Cheyne died at the age of 29. Yet his life continues to inspire the servants of Christ today, and his passion for holiness, and sincere godliness, stand as a testament to the grace of God made effective in an otherwise weak man. This week we look at M'Cheyne from three angles, taking in the shape of his life, the character of his la…

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Jesus From The OT: A Prophet Like Moses - Deuteronomy 18:9-22 - David Blowes 41:54

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Series: Stand Alone Sermons https://youtube.com/live/lj78OZ_a_2kBy David Blowes

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For the Tempted Christian 42:01

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Christian believers will be tempted to sin. How are we to understand what goes on in temptation? Where is God when we are tempted? How do we lay hold of the resources to resist and come through these times of agony? These and other crucial questions are considered in this week's episode. Featured Resources: – 'Lead Us Not Into Temptation', Sinclair…

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Be Like Ephesus - Acts 18:18-19:10 - David Blowes 34:49

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Series: Acts 2025 https://youtube.com/live/FY422xPOv0cBy David Blowes

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The Prince of Puritans: John Owen 59:22

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Described as 'perhaps the greatest British theologian of all time', John Owen was far more than a theoretician. As a pastor-scholar, Owen showed that his great concern was to promote holiness in his hearers and readers, to the glory of God and their lasting joy. This week's episode constitutes an introduction to Owen and many of his chief works whi…

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The Gospel In Corinth - Acts 18:1-17 - Joe Wiltshire 33:17

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Series: Acts 2025 https://youtube.com/live/45LsvOcxMvoBy Joe Wiltshire

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A Conversation with Geoff Thomas 35:30

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We caught up with Geoff Thomas at the recent Banner Ministers' Conference in Staffordshire. Geoff, who ministered at Alfred Place Baptist Church for over fifty years, has been a faithful friend of the Banner of Truth Trust. It was a joy to talk with him about his varied associations with the Banner, his friendship with Iain Murray, preaching throug…

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Idolatry And The Resurrection - Daniel 12:1-3 - Joe Wiltshire 36:57

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Series: Acts 2025 https://youtube.com/live/wEVrqgcFYUMBy Joe Wiltshire

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Word of God: 6. Higher Powers 28:55

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A dark, cold morning in February 2025. Hundreds are filing into the Museum of the Bible - evangelical leaders, gospel singers, and over 30 members of Congress including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. They've gathered just three blocks from the US Capitol for an annual event of fervent prayer about what they see as America's most pressing proble…

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'He Showed Me All My Heart': David Dickson 37:56

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David Dickson (1583–1663) was a living testimony to the grace of God in Christ. In bearing suffering (he was deprived of his living and exiled for a time), in counselling convicted sinners, in preaching, and in writing he demonstrated the gifts and graces of a true under-shepherd of Christ's flock. This week we explore some of the details of his li…

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Turning The World Upside Down - Isaiah 66:1-2 - Joe Wiltshire 37:36

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Series: Acts 2025 https://youtube.com/live/JOeYMnFH-j4By Joe Wiltshire

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Word of God: 5. Revelations 28:35

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In April 2019, Dr Roberta Mazza receives an email from an academic in charge of Research at the Museum of the Bible which leads to the exposure of one of the most extraordinary breaches of trust in biblical scholarship. Through exclusive interviews, Ben Lewis reveals how the Museum of the Bible discovered that precious gospel fragments they had pur…

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Revisiting Pastoral Visitation 43:59

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The practice of pastoral visitation in homes has fallen on hard times. For many of our forefathers in the faith, however, it was deemed an essential part of ministry, enabling effective oversight of the souls of the people of God. This week, we 'revisit' the area of pastoral visitation, although for many of us, it may be the first time we've consid…

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Threats, Threads And Thrills - Philippians 1:1-11 - David Blowes 36:23

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Series: Acts 2025 https://youtube.com/live/oZFSa8P5mLYBy David Blowes

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Word of God: 4. You've Got Mail 28:45

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Federal investigators uncover a shadowy scheme to smuggle ancient clay tablets into America. When customs officers in Memphis inspect a package labelled "tile samples" in January 2011, they discover something far more precious - delicate clay tablets covered in cuneiform, one of humanity's earliest forms of writing. Through exclusive interviews wit…

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'Worthy Master Perkins' 22:00

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William Perkins, like Laurence Chaderton, was a Puritan of the Elizabethan age. As such, he lived before that golden generation of Puritans in which the likes of Flavel, Goodwin, Owen and Baxter ministered. He was part of a pioneering generation that set to work applying the newly-recovered doctrines of the Reformation in the English context. Altho…

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A Painful Separation & The Plans Of God - Proverbs 19:21 - Joe Wiltshire 34:02

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Series: Acts 2025 https://youtube.com/live/6Nj7JnIRaA0By Joe Wiltshire