Down Not Out
More than a podcast - Down Not Out is about connecting those who don't do church to Jesus.
Episodes
29 episodes
Jesus the Last
"I am the Alpha and the Omega" are words of Jesus that stand out in the book of Revelation. We can easily accept that Jesus is the Alpha, the first, but what about his word to us that he is the Omega, the last.In this episode Gartho and ...
Jesus the Apostle
Jesus had twelve apostles right? What about the people today who call themselves apostles? How do we think about them and ourselves?In this episode Hicksey and Gartho consider the words of Hebrews, which describe Jesus as an apostle: som...
Jesus the Heir
Jesus is many things and as Lord of all creation is destined to inherit all things. Jesus is the great heir of the promises made to Abraham, but in his abundant generosity he has called us to share in this with him.
Jesus the Creator
Since his appearance to his twelve disciples Christians have maintained that Jesus was not only a man who came into the world but also its King and Creator. But how often do we stop and reflect on how awesome this truth is.In today's bit...
Weekly Morsels - Jesus the light
One of the first acts of creation was when God formed the light. It is a powerful image for what God has done and is doing in the world. He is a God who illuminates our hearts with His truth. Question for you is how are you responding?Jo...
Weekly Morsels - Jesus the Word
Our God is a God who speaks and reveals Himself to us. His primary means of doing this is through the person of His Son: the Word.Today Gartho and Hicksey share some reflections on how we think about God revealing Himself as the Word inc...
How does the Spirit work?
Christians are people who follow the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus himself promised that God would dwell with His people through His Spirit. So, what does it mean to live as God's people with His Holy Spirit dwelling in us?In this episode Gar...
What is Jesus doing now?
After he died Jesus ascended into heaven but what has he been doing for the last 2000 years? Is he sitting around waiting to come again or is he actively doing something else?In this episode the guys delve into the issue of Christ's ongo...
Jesus experienced hell for you
Hell. It can be a troubling subject for some of us, especially when we think of loved ones experiencing hell. Do you realise that Jesus experienced hell for you? Does that trouble you just as much?In this episode Gartho and Hicksey conti...
We Believe - Was Jesus really man and God?
Christians throughout history have believed that Jesus is more than a man. That he was actually God come down and born of a virgin woman. Such truths seem ridiculous to the modern person. How can we be sure it actually happened and what are the...
We Believe - Is Jesus your Lord?
Many people believe Jesus was a real person, some people believe he was the risen Son of God from the dead but what does it mean to say Jesus is "our Lord"? In this instalment on the Apostle's Creed, Gartho and Hicksey discuss what it means to ...
We Believe God is a Good Father
For whatever reason many people today struggle with the concept of the Fatherhood of God. It is one of the first statements of the Apostle's Creed but it's one that shouldn't be considered lightly. What does it mean that we believe in God the A...
We Believe - Introduction to the Apostle's Creed
After a refreshing break the boys are back for another season of Down Not Out focusing this time on what Christians believe. While holding to the Bible as the primary authoritative source of belief, Gartho and Hicksey have found the Apostle's C...
Doubt #4 - Is God's Word reliable?
Is God's word, as revealed in the Bible, reliable? Can it be trusted? Such doubts are triggered in our minds by all sorts of things. It may be the whole debate over the origin of the world or some of the miraculous stories in the Scriptures or ...
Doubt #3 - Am I really a Christian?
Sometimes we struggle in our faith with questions. Sometimes these centre on God and what He is doing but at other times we have doubts about ourselves. Am I really a Christian? Am I really saved? These doubts can be really crippling and discou...
Doubt #2 - What on earth is God doing?
Life can be very messy at times. Sometimes we wonder if it is out of control - not only our control but God's. Such thoughts can lead us to doubt God's plans and purposes for this world.In this episode Gartho and Hicksey apply their 5-st...
Help! I have doubts
Do you ever wonder about your relationship with God? Sometimes it can seem to be too good to be true. We either think to ourselves I'm not really a Christian or Christianity itself is not real. These doubts and many more can plague us in our Ch...
When your worldview falls apart
We all have certain beliefs that we hold as core: who we are, how the world began and what happens when we die. These beliefs we develop as a child and carry throughout our lives. But what happens when our worldview falls apart? When our belief...
Why am I suffering?
We all suffer in life. Some in much bigger ways than others. When we experience or see pain and suffering, we often ask why. In this episode Gartho and Hicksey delve into the topic of suffering and how only the gospel helps us to truly grasp wh...
Helping those with mental illness
Mental illnesses seem to be more prevalent than ever before. If you're not directly affected by one than there is a good chance you know someone else who is. In this episode Gartho and Hicksey discuss ways Christians can encourage fellow b...
When We Let Jesus Down
Sometimes we feel like we've stuffed up and let Jesus down. Such feelings can weigh heavily on our souls and stop us moving on in life. So how do we move past these impediments and live without regrets? Garth and Hicksey tackle this topic along...
Don't Have To Go To Church To Be A Christian
It's a sentiment that's become common place in today's society: "you don't need to go to church to be a Christian." But is this sentiment actually consistent with Christianity? Is it helpful? In this episode Hicksey and Gartho seek to walk besi...
When God Feels Distant
It's something that many Christians go through but not something that is spoken much about; feeling distant from God or experiencing a winter of the soul. In this podcast Hicksey and Gartho unpack what it's like traversing one of these winters ...
Divorce and the Christian
Divorces are difficult especially for Christians. Where do you go for comfort and support when you feel distant and isolated from all around you. In this episode Hicksey and Gartho delve into some of the issues facing divorce and seek to bring ...
I don't have any friends at church
In today's society we are more connected than ever before yet there appears to be a growing loneliness among people. We often feel we want to connect with people in a church community but sometimes have trouble doing so. In this episode Hicksey...