Westlake Lausanne Podcast

The Gates of Paradise Opened

In today's episode - The Gates of Paradise Opened - Nik and I attempt the impossible... to consider in 5 minutes the life and famous quote of the great reformer, Martin Luther. We fail. By 2 minutes. Which must count as a win.

Along the way we talk about what it was that opened the gates of heaven for Luther... and how it does the same for us. That's got to be worth the overrun.

Here are our recommended books:

Here I stand - Roland Bainton

https://www.bookdepository.com/Here-I-Stand-Roland-H-Bainton/9781426754432?ref=grid-view&qid=1587145705799&sr=1-1

Luther the Reformer - James Kittelson

https://www.amazon.com/Luther-Reformer-Story-Career-Second-dp-1451488882/dp/1451488882/ref=mt_paperback?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1587145811

Luther on the Christian Life - Carl Truman

https://www.bookdepository.com/Luther-on-Christian-Life-Carl-R-Trueman/9781433525025?ref=grid-view&qid=1587145898139&sr=1-1

Comfort and Hope

In today's episode - Comfort and Hope - Dan Dubei brings us our 'Thought for the Day'. The news is short on such things, God our heavenly Father is not.

Someone to Rely On

In this episode - Someone to Rely On - I interview Mel Cretegny, one of our students, about the challenges of being a Christian on campus and among friends. And in response she talks about the blessing of faith and community, as well as the importance of facing your questions.

The Forgiven Forgive

Ever been hurt by someone else? How can you escape the prison of bitterness and resentment? In today's episode - The Forgiven Forgive - Rhys and I consider the line in the Lord's Prayer, 'forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.' It tells us where can find the ability to do just that, and begin every day in joyful freedom. 

The Ultimate Reality

Is marriage and family the ultimate? Is singleness good, bad, both or neither?

In today's episode - The Ultimate Reality - I talk to David Niblack about his own experience of singleness and how, single or married, we can connect to the ultimate reality. Alternatively, we could miss it.

Morning by Morning New Mercies

In today's episode - Morning by Morning New Mercies - I talk to Moises Vazcuez, one of our evening service worship leaders, about his favourite hymn - Great is thy Faithfulness - and why it talks to the big, and the seemingly not so big, things of life, all the time reminding him of his family.

My Heart Happy in God

In today's episode - My Heart Happy in God - Nik Papageorgiou and I talk about the incredible life of George Muller, the man who rescued thousands of orphans, who at his death the press called 'the robber of the cruel streets'. And he did it all by faith. His secret? To make his heart happy in God.

To learn more, read one of his biographies listed below. To persuade you to do that, do a google image search for 'George Muller funeral' and ask yourself, why would a city line the streets to say farewell to a man who ran an orphanage?

Here are some books to get you going:

George Muller: The Guardian of Bristol’s Orphans - Janet and Geoff Benge:

https://www.bookdepository.com/George-Muller/9781576581452

 

George Muller: Delighted in God - Roger Steer

https://www.amazon.com/George-Müller-Delighted-Roger-Steer-ebook/dp/B01BYFBW9M/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=delighted+in+God&qid=1586550154&sr=8-1

 

George Muller of Bristol: His life of prayer and faith

https://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Müller-Bristol-Prayer-Faith/dp/1979168261/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=at+pierson&qid=1586550652&sr=8-5

Standing Around the Cross

Today is Good Friday. What is good about the day on which the Son of God was crucified? Answer: so much. And in today's episode - Standing Around the Cross - Geert Hendriks, one of our elders brings us a 'Thought for the Day', taking us to the cross and to the various groups gathered around it. Which one would you find yourself in?

Here is the link to the song Geert mentions: https://youtu.be/Mn-MLsaxt1Y

Joy in Risky Times

In today's episode - Joy in Risky Times - I interview Anne-Lize Hertgers. One of our student leaders, Anne-Lize has a serious lung condition that leaves her at risk of coronavirus. Where does she find joy and stability at the moment? Well... you'll just have to listen to find out!

Needs, Greeds and Daily Bread

In today's episode - Needs, Greeds and Daily Bread - Rhys and I talk about the next line in the Lord's Prayer - Give us today our daily bread. It's not just about daily provision, it's about dependency and generosity. All in one power-packed sentence.