Best John Montogmery Podcasts (2025)

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Resurrection thoughts 9:37

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John is back after an unplanned break and considers the wonder of resurrection, the guarantee of resurrection thanks to Jesus, and the waiting for resurrection and life everlasting with Him.By John Montogmery

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Easter - the greatest story ever told 8:37

1M ago8:37

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John explores the hope that believing in the resurrection of Jesus brings, with reference to Holllywood movies, Lee Strobel, Ricky Gervais, and the apostle Paul. If you'd like to take part in the resurrection stories, just leave a message and I'll get in touch. Lee Strobel's book is called The case for Christ - the biopic is of the same title.…

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Lent 7 - Barry's practical joke 9:58

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John shares a short story that illustrates the incredible gift of the cross to us all. Happy Easter, everyone.By John Montogmery

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Lent 6 - What or who can we rely on? 9:08

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John explores how lent can teach us about reliance and dependency on God, through our experience of the storm in January and the premier example of marriage.By John Montogmery

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Lent 5 - An honest relationship in tough times 9:32

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John explores Job's resilence and faithfulness, and share honestly about how it feels sometimes to go through tough times and hear truth from God's Word that doesn't marry with our current experience.By John Montogmery

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Lent 4 - Getting to know God's heart 9:51

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John continues his Lenten reflections and looks out from our own situation to the world around us, reflecting on God's heart and desire for the world as seen through the Bible.By John Montogmery

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Lent - Finding the deeper blessings 9:44

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John invites you to pause as he does some reflective digging for deeper blessings than the ones he abstained from for Lent; all with the help of some Proverbs and St. Patrick's breastplate.By John Montogmery

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Lent 2 - Where do we get our pleasure or joy? 9:53

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In this episode John asks the question; from where do we get our pleasure or joy? He explores how Lent should make us more joyful and how it can also lead us to greater enjoyment of God.By John Montogmery

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Lent 1 9:26

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John starts series 3 with an overview of what is to come, the announcement of a change for this series, and an introduction to Lent and how it could be a useful practice for us to develop our faith in Jesus more.By John Montogmery

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Signing off for Christmas 9:38

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John shares a little about what's been taking up his time on circuit before reciting a poem he wrote last year for Christmas day - 'When Jesus came'.By John Montogmery

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A lesson from Christmas songs 8:28

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John shares some thoughts from two Christmas songs as he journeys through Advent.By John Montogmery

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Faith and immigration 9:40

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John is joined by Michael Briggs for another 'Faith and...' conversation. This time they speak about immigration; looking at the Bible for examples and lessons that it teaches to help us have this conversation well or at least better.By John Montogmery

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Christmas and Advent recommendations 9:51

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John is joined by past contributors, Caitlin Kelly, Mark Hand, and Naomi Armstrong to give ideas, thoughts, and recommendations for this Advent season as we lead up to Christmas. Hopefully, they are helpful. I've added links below to the songs, but please listen to the episode to hear why they have been recommended. Thorns in the straw https://yout…

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Favourite story of Jesus - Naomi Armstrong 9:58

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John speaks with Naomi Armstrong (YouthLink NI) about her faith, work and favourite story of Jesus. Its wonderful when different aspects of the same story speak so distinctly to different people. EnjoyBy John Montogmery

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Faith and AI 9:59

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John is joined by Michael Briggs to have a conversation about AI - the concerns and hopes surrounding it and whether we can really trust what is real anymore. Michael has an article in the Methodist Newsletter that discusses it further - if you'd like to think about this more.By John Montogmery

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Faith and dementia 9:52

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John shares about his experiences personally and pastorally with people affected by dementia. He introduces some scriptures that have helped him (and still do help him) with the questions we have that surround dementia for people of faith. Here's a link to a useful blog by Tricia Williams (Ph.D) for further reading if you are keen to consider this …

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My Favourite Jesus Story with Courtney Randall 9:46

7M ago9:46

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John welcomes Courtney Randall back to the podcast from the first series. They have a conversation about faith in Christ and one of the stories of Jesus that is speaking to Courtney particularly in these days.By John Montogmery

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My Favourite story of Jesus - Alan Conly 9:53

7M ago9:53

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John speaks with his good friend, Alan, about Alan's journey of faith in Jesus, and what story of Jesus is currently speaking powerfully to him.By John Montogmery

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Faith and Mental Health 2 9:38

7M ago9:38

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John and Caitlyn (Kintsugi Hope) continue their conversation about the dynamics of faith and mental health. Once again, this episode contains topics that might be harder for you to listen to so please listen with care. https://kintsugihope.com/By John Montogmery

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Faith and Mental Health 1 9:58

7M ago9:58

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John is joined by Caitlyn Kelly from Kintsugi Hope for the first of two conversations on often tricky dynamic of faith and mental health. It's an open and honest conversation that may bring up some subjects that are difficult for you, so please be aware. https://kintsugihope.com/By John Montogmery

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Faith and Halloween 9:00

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John is joined by Christian Arnold, a New International missionary from Florida serving in Londonderry/Derry, to chat about Halloween and how we might engage with it as Christians.By John Montogmery

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Isaiah 42 and 43 9:55

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John realises he has bitten off more than he can chew to squeeze these 4 chapters into 3 episodes but it turns into a reflection about reading all of Scripture not just the favourite parts.By John Montogmery

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Isaiah 41v5-7 9:50

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John thinks through the pitfalls of not listening well and the risks of taking things on face-value rather than their deeper intent.By John Montogmery

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Isaiah 40v27-31 9:37

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John shares about a quandary he has with variations in the translation of a beloved verse in Isaiah 40. Here's the song I refer to: https://youtu.be/K3TYG7Q_fj4By John Montogmery

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Faith and Autism pt2 9:52

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On this episode, John is joined by Dr. Daniel Bowman Jr. who is an author and professor in the American midwest. Daniel is also autistic and has written about how faith and autism intersect. His memoir, 'On the Spectrum' was significant in helping me appreciate more how an autistic mind tries to navigate the world and the church. You can find more …

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Fruit of the Spirit - self-control 9:56

8M ago9:56

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John reflects on the last characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit - self-control - wrapping up this mini series within series 2.By John Montogmery

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Fruit of the Spirit - Faithfulness 8:43

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John reflects on faithfulness as he thinks about his Dad and Hosea.By John Montogmery

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Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness 9:26

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John examines the characteristic of gentleness from an example in his own life and one seen in Jesus' life (John 8v1-11).By John Montogmery

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Faith and ... autism (pt1) 9:43

8M ago9:43

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John returns to the 'Faith and...' episodes by have a conversation with Jennifer Gault about autism - particularly from the perspective of being a parent of a child with autism.By John Montogmery

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Fruit of the Spirit - Goodness 9:35

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As John examines the characteristic of goodness, he takes a whirlwind tour through the Good Samaritan, Jesus' meeting with the rich young ruler, and Genesis 1 and 3.By John Montogmery

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Fruit of the Spirit - kindness 9:45

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John explores the next characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit, kindness and challenges us all to consider how it looks when it is offered to everyone.By John Montogmery

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Fruit of the Spirit - patience 9:22

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John continues the series on the Fruit of the Spirit but this time in conversation with Mark Hand, a youth worker in Lurgan who has a young family. Hope you enjoy listening in to our conversation about patience.By John Montogmery

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Faith and ... education 9:50

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This episode breaks from the Fruit of the Spirit series to introduce a new format of episode under the theme of 'Faith and...' Different topics with fill in the dots and for this first one the theme is education. John enjoys a conversation with Dr. Anita Gracie about the changing look of faith education and its place in schools, and an interesting …

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Fruit of the Spirit - peace 9:38

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John explores the next part of the fruit of the Spirit - peace. He dips in to how inner peace and social peace are derived from divine peace, that peace of the soul we all crave.By John Montogmery

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Fruit of the Spirit - joy 9:45

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John explores the second part of the fruit of the Spirit and what sets it apart from other joys we know.By John Montogmery

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Fruit of the Spirit - intro and love 9:54

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John opens up the series with an introduction to the fruit of the Spirit and a brief look at love.By John Montogmery

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Series 2 teaser and a wee update 5:15

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John introduces the upcoming series and shares a little about his promise to practice fasting.By John Montogmery

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Spiritual practices - fasting 9:59

11M ago9:59

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In this final episode of the series John explores why we are asked to practice fasting. He also makes a pledge to fast and invites you to join him (if you don't have underlying medical conditions that would make fasting unwise). Please also check out some advice on how to fast. Here is a link from the Methodist Church in Ireland that might help: ht…

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Spiritual practices - Prayer (2) 9:23

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John explores the other side of the conversation and why listening is such a vital part of the practice of prayer. Link to Praying like monks, living like fools - https://www.eden.co.uk/praying-like-monks-living-like-fools-tyler-staton/ Also available with other retailers.By John Montogmery

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Spiritual practices - prayer (1) 9:49

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John introduces the practice of prayer as inspired by the spiritual practices Jesus speaks about in Matthew 6. John explores why Jesus asks us to pray and even expects us to, then Paula Lough (IMYC) shares a number of prayer ideas that we can use as we are on the go. For digital copies of the ideas and a couple more click here: https://bit.ly/3XrA1…

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Spiritual practices - Giving 9:50

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John and Courtney continue their conversation about spiritual practices as they zoom in on Jesus' teaching from Matthew 6 on giving.By John Montogmery

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Spiritual practices intro 9:04

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In this introductory episode on spiritual practices found in Matthew 6, John welcomes Courtney Randall to the podcast to help think through what spiritual practices are and why we focus on some more than others.By John Montogmery

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Psalm 23 - Enough 9:13

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John is welcomes Ruth back as she shares some thoughts from Psalm 23.By John Montogmery

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Moses' decisions 9:17

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John looks at decision making through Moses' early years, from Egypt to Midian and back to Egypt again; and how he learnt to make good decisions or at least better ones.By John Montogmery

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Ruth's redemption 9:42

12M ago9:42

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John explores how hard times don't have to have the final word and how with our Redeemer there is always plenty of hope.By John Montogmery

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Esther's courage 9:45

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This episode John welcomes his friend and colleague, Ruth Mathews. Ruth reflects on how Esther steps up even though she just couldn't see how she could at first.By John Montogmery