The J.John Podcast

The J.John Podcast is a weekly dose of encouragement and inspiration to give you confidence in your faith and confidence to share your faith.

Faith Stories

5 Apr 2023
29:16

In this special episode, J.John speaks with many people who talk about their own journey's of faith.

A Reason for the Hope We Have

29 Mar 2023
28:15

This week, J.John speaks with a number of apologists who answer questions that many of us have about God.

Dealing with Addiction

22 Mar 2023
28:20

In this special episode, J.John speaks with Lauren Windle and Barry Woodward, who have both overcome addiction.

Facing the Canon: Joe Boot (Part Two)

15 Mar 2023
28:40

Joining J.John again is Joseph Boot. Together they discuss cultural apologetics and the Mission of God. (part two of two)

BONUS EPISODE: J.John and Killy in Conversation at the Evangelists' Conference 2023

10 Mar 2023
27:33

J.John and Killy are interviewed by fellow evangelists Mark Greenwood and Mark Ritchie at the Evangelists' Conference 2023.Find out more about the Evangelists' Conference 2024 at https://evangelistsconference.com/

Facing the Canon: Joe Boot (Part One)

8 Mar 2023
28:55

J.John is joined by Joseph Boot, a Christian thinker, cultural apologist and Founder and President of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity. (part one of two)

Facing the Canon: Professor Paul McGee (Part Two)

1 Mar 2023
29:03

Joining J.John again is Professor Paul McGee. Using the SUMO approach, they discuss how we can improve our relationships with others. (part two of two)

Facing the Canon: Professor Paul McGee (Part One)

22 Feb 2023
28:20

J.John speaks with The SUMO Guy, Professor Paul McGee, about his life and journey of faith. Paul is a motivational speaker who aims to equip organisations and individuals with the insights, inspiration and practical tools to achieve better results in...

On Lent and on Being Lent

18 Feb 2023
07:12

That word Lent reminded me with gratitude of things that I have been loaned over the years: cars, holiday homes, books. In fact, I inherited a number of books from my father-in-law, Michael Rees, when he was promoted to glory, which all bear inside t...

Facing the Canon: Michael Youssef (Part Two)

15 Feb 2023
28:33

Joining J.John again is Dr. Michael Youssef. Together, they discuss Dr. Youssef's books 'Hope for this Present Crisis' and 'Is the End Near?' (part two of two)

The Sun Always Rises

10 Feb 2023
08:26

The Sun Always Rises is a collection of J.John's favourite sayings to stimulate the mind and warm the heart.

Facing the Canon: Dr Michael Youssef (part one)

8 Feb 2023
28:32

J.John speaks with Dr. Michael Youssef, Founder & President of Leading the Way, and Founder & Pastor of The Church of the Apostles, Atlanta, GA. (part one of two)

Facing the Canon: Nicky Gumbel

1 Feb 2023
28:43

Nicky Gumbel joins J.John for a conversation about the history and future of Alpha; a series that creates space for friends to talk about faith, life and God.

Facing the Canon: Nicky and Pippa Gumbel

25 Jan 2023
28:50

J.John speaks with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel, pioneers of the Alpha Course and former leader of Holy Trinity Brompton, about their life and journey of faith.

Facing the Canon: Tom Price

18 Jan 2023
29:05

J.John is joined by evangelist and apologist Tom Price to discuss his journey of faith.

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