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Host Susan Downie reads Colossians 1:9–14 and reflects on Paul’s message about the knowledge and power given by the Holy Spirit, the church’s inheritance, and resisting false teachings.
She explores how God’s power brings endurance, joyful gratitude, and freedom to be who we were created to be, ending with a short prayer for strength and thankfulness.
References: The Message of Collossions and Philemon by Dick Lucas  a series titled the Bible Speaks today published by Inter Varsity press 2020.  Used with permission from the Good Book Company.
ISBN-10  :  1789742137
ISBN-13  :  978-1789742138
Welcome to this podcast I Susan Downie your host would personally like to thank each and every one of you who have clicked and subscribed. My aim is to build a community of faithful believers here on CCC. Find us  : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/Contact Susan Downie  on team@adventworldwide.co.uk Note: This Podcast is not monetised but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. Coming Soon Season 11 Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas ISBN 9781789742138

Host Susan Downie reads Colossians 1:9–14 and reflects on Dick Lucas’s commentary, exploring how God’s power—received at salvation—gives Christians endurance, patience, and joyful thanks even amid life’s storms.
Through personal stories and biblical insight, the episode contrasts worldly promises of power with the lasting, servant-hearted power of Jesus that rescues us from darkness and sustains us in trial.
References: The Message of Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas  a series titled the Bible Speaks today published by Inter Varsity press 2020.  Used with permission from the Good Book Company.
ISBN-10  :  1789742137
ISBN-13  :  978-1789742138
Welcome to this podcast I Susan Downie your host would personally like to thank each and every one of you who have clicked and subscribed. My aim is to build a community of faithful believers here on CCC. Find us  : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/Contact Susan Downie  on team@adventworldwide.co.uk Note: This Podcast is not monetised but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. Coming Soon Season 11 Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas ISBN 9781789742138

Host Susan Downie reads Colossians 1:9–14 and reflects on persistent prayer, the need for unity in family and church, and the assurance that believers are complete in Christ.
She shares a personal morning crisis that highlights the importance of community and intercession, considers Paul’s example of prayerful leadership, and warns against teachings that suggest Christians are spiritually incomplete.
The episode closes with a short prayer and an encouragement to grow in wisdom and live a life that pleases the Lord.
 
References : The Message of Collossions and Philemon by Dick Lucas  a series titled the Bible Speaks today published by Inter Varsity press 2020.  Used with permission from the Good Book Company.
ISBN-10  :  1789742137
ISBN-13  :  978-1789742138
Welcome to this podcast I Susan Downie your host would personally like to thank each and every one of you who have clicked and subscribed. My aim is to build a community of faithful believers here on CCC. Find us  : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/Contact Susan Downie  on team@adventworldwide.co.uk Note: This Podcast is not monetised but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. Coming Soon Season 11 Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas ISBN 9781789742138

Host Susan Downie shares a daily quiet-time reading of Colossians, reflecting on Epaphras, the hallmarks of faith, hope, and love, and Paul’s assurance that the Colossian church received the true gospel. She connects these teachings to leadership, unity, and the way the gospel bears fruit.
Susan also recounts a charity fundraising golf day for Advent Worldwide supporting Rush Kenya and other missions, invites listeners to join in prayer and study, and previews the next episode on Colossians 1:9–14.
References :
Current Commentary : The Message of Collossions and Philemon by Dick Lucas  a series titled the Bible Speaks today published by Inter Varsity press 2020.  Used with permission from the Good Book Company.
ISBN-10  :  1789742137
ISBN-13  :  978-1789742138
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Welcome to this podcast I Susan Downie your host would personally like to thank each and every one of you who have clicked and subscribed. My aim is to build a community of faithful believers here on CCC. Find us  : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/Contact Susan Downie  on team@adventworldwide.co.uk Note: This Podcast is not monetised but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. Coming Soon Season 11 Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas ISBN 9781789742138

Host Susan Downie shares a quiet daily routine of reading Scripture, prayer, and reflection, focusing on Psalm 68.
She explores themes of God as father to the fatherless, sudden divine intervention, worship as communal procession, and the hope of God’s protection and victory amid hardship.
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Welcome to this podcast I Susan Downie your host would personally like to thank each and every one of you who have clicked and subscribed. My aim is to build a community of faithful believers here on CCC. Find us  : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/Contact Susan Downie  on team@adventworldwide.co.uk Note: This Podcast is not monetised but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. Coming Soon Season 11 Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas ISBN 9781789742138

Host Susan Downie leads a quiet-time reading of Colossians 1:3-8, unpacking Paul’s thanksgiving and the three hallmarks of genuine Christianity: faith, hope, and love. She explains the background, warns against false teaching, and shows why these qualities prove a true work of God in believers.
Through personal reflections—including her learning style, dyslexia, and a call to gratitude—Susan invites listeners to join her daily routine of reading, prayer, and gentle encouragement to stay rooted in the true gospel.
References: The Message of Collossions and Philemon by Dick Lucas  a series titled the Bible Speaks today published by Inter Varsity press 2020.  Used with permission from the Good Book Company.
ISBN-10  :  1789742137
ISBN-13  :  978-1789742138
Welcome to this podcast I Susan Downie your host would personally like to thank each and every one of you who have clicked and subscribed. My aim is to build a community of faithful believers here on CCC. Find us  : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/Contact Susan Downie  on team@adventworldwide.co.uk Note: This Podcast is not monetised but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. Coming Soon Season 11 Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas ISBN 9781789742138

Host Susan Downie reads Colossians with insights from Dick Lucas's commentary, exploring how false teachers promised spiritual "upgrades"—advanced settings, secret knowledge, or ascetic practices—while undermining Christ's sufficiency.
The episode traces seven themes from the letter, highlights Epaphras's role, warns against divisive doctrines, and calls listeners to keep Christ central and find unity and freedom in the gospel.
References: The Message of Collossions and Philemon by Dick Lucas  a series titled the Bible Speaks today published by Inter Varsity press 2020.  Used with permission from the Good Book Company.
ISBN-10  :  1789742137
ISBN-13  :  978-1789742138
Welcome to this podcast I Susan Downie your host would personally like to thank each and every one of you who have clicked and subscribed. My aim is to build a community of faithful believers here on CCC. Find us  : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/Contact Susan Downie  on team@adventworldwide.co.uk Note: This Podcast is not monetised but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. Coming Soon Season 11 Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas ISBN 9781789742138

Host Susan Downie reads Colossians 1:3-8, reflecting on the church's faith, fruit-bearing, and the dangers of syncretism and early Gnostic ideas. She connects Pauls message with personal stories about clearing out literal clutter and examining the hidden things in our spiritual lives.
The episode urges listeners to remain rooted in Christ, recognizes Epaphrass faithful ministry, and ends with a prayer for discernment and loyalty to the true gospel.
References :
Series 11.
The Message of Collossions and Philemon by Dick Lucas  a series titled the Bible Speaks today published by Inter Varsity press 2020.  Used with permission from the Good Book Company.
ISBN-10  :  1789742137
ISBN-13  :  978-1789742138
Welcome to this podcast I Susan Downie your host would personally like to thank each and every one of you who have clicked and subscribed. My aim is to build a community of faithful believers here on CCC. Find us  : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/Contact Susan Downie  on team@adventworldwide.co.uk Note: This Podcast is not monetised but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. Coming Soon Season 11 Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas ISBN 9781789742138

Host Susan Downie shares her daily quiet-time routine, a personal testimony of surrender, and the start of a New Bible series studying Colossians. She gives historical context about Paul, Epaphras, and the Hall of Tyrannus, and reads Colossians 1:1–2.
The episode warns against persuasive false teachings and modern echo chambers, urging listeners to remain close to Jesus through prayer, Bible reading, and community.
References : The Message of Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas  a series titled the Bible Speaks today published by Inter Varsity press 2020.  Used with permission from the Good Book Company.
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1789742137
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1789742138
Welcome to this podcast I Susan Downie your host would personally like to thank each and every one of you who have clicked and subscribed. My aim is to build a community of faithful believers here on CCC. Find us  : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/Contact Susan Downie  on team@adventworldwide.co.uk Note: This Podcast is not monetised but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. Coming Soon Season 11 Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas ISBN 9781789742138

In this final episode of the Zephaniah study, Susan Downie and S.K. Featherstone recap the book’s key themes: the Day of the Lord, judgment for rebellion, and God’s promise of purification, forgiveness, and restoration for the faithful.
Susan shares personal reflections on God’s plan, practical takeaways to seek humility and righteousness, and what’s next for the podcast as it moves into a study of Colossians and Philemon.
References : Zephaniah A Bible Study By S K Featherstone Published by The Study Shelf in 2023 
ISBN-10  :  173956930X
ISBN-13  :  978-1739569303
Welcome to this podcast I Susan Downie your host would personally like to thank each and every one of you who have clicked and subscribed. My aim is to build a community of faithful believers here on CCC. Find us  : https://www.adventworldwide.co.uk/Contact Susan Downie  on team@adventworldwide.co.uk Note: This Podcast is not monetised but any donations would be welcomed with thanks. Coming Soon Season 11 Colossians and Philemon by Dick Lucas ISBN 9781789742138