Making Disciples with Rev Dr Cris Rogers
Religion & Spirituality
About
A discipleship podcast for beginners, doubters, confused and long term established Christians. In this podcast we talk about everything related to growing in faith but in a really simple way. We are honest with our struggles, learn from some wise people and hit some brick walls… a little bit like the original disciples. Cris Rogers is a church leader in East London and has been described as a Urban Practical Theologian. wearemakingdisciples.com
Episodes
- 282. The Discipleship Crisis of Constant Noise
282. The Discipleship Crisis of Constant Noise We are being spiritually formed by constant noise, distraction and algorithms, often more than by Scripture, prayer or Christian community. Jesus invites us into a slower, quieter and more att…
- 281. How Do I Know What God Wants Me to Do Next?
281. How Do I Know What God Wants Me to Do Next? This episode Cris explores how we discern what God might be asking of us next, not through chasing secret signs or perfect certainty, but by learning to walk closely with him. Together we lo…
- 280. Listeners’ Questions on Was Jesus a Stonemason
280. Listeners’ Questions on Was Jesus a Stonemason This episode responds to listeners questions following the discussion on Jesus as a “carpenter”, unpacking the meaning of tekton and why tradition has shaped how we hear it. Cris explores…
- 279. Is this God's voice or my own thoughts?
279. Is this God's voice or my own thoughts? In this episode Cris explores how to recognise whether a thought or prompting is truly God’s voice or simply our own, grounding the conversation in Scripture and the character of God. He walks t…
- 278. Do We Still Think Jesus Was A Carpenter?
278. Do We Still Think Jesus Was A Carpenter? In this week’s episode Cris revisits the familiar image of Jesus the carpenter and gently questions whether the Gospels point us instead toward a builder shaped by the stone and soil of first-c…
- 277. Do You Know What Jesus Did Each Day of His Final Week?
277. Do You Know What Jesus Did Each Day of His Final Week? Step into the final week of Jesus’ life, day by day, tracing his journey from the cheers of Palm Sunday to the silence of the tomb and the shock of resurrection morning. Discover…
- 276. Interview with Yinka Oyekan on His Thoughts On Disicplehsip
This episode features an interview with Yinka Oyekan, Senior Minister of The Gate Church in Reading. Oyekan shares his thoughts on discipleship, evangelism, and church planting, drawing from his experience as President of the Baptist Union…
- 275. Ten Things Christians 'Should' Stop Doing (Comments on a instagram post)
In episode 275, Rev Dr Cris Rogers reviews an Instagram post outlining actions Christians "should" stop doing. He provides live commentary on the suggestions presented in the post.
- 274. Faith, Hope and Autism with John Allister
In episode 274 of Making Disciples, Rev Dr Cris Rogers interviews John Allister, founder of Neurodiverse Church. They discuss theology, lived experience of autism, and creating a church environment where neurodiversity is welcomed.
- 273. Phil Knox's Missional Predictions for 2026
In this episode of Making Disciples, host Rev Dr Cris Rogers speaks with Phil Knox from the EA about missional predictions for the year 2026. The episode also shares links to Cris' book, podcast support, and The Bible Book By Book.
- 272. Is The Church Drifting
In episode 272, Rev Dr Cris Rogers discusses "itching ears" as mentioned in 2 Timothy 4 and reviews research concerning the decline experienced in churches.
- 271. Is It True That All Sin is Equal?
Episode 271 of Making Disciples discusses whether all sins are equal before God. Rev Dr Cris Rogers explores Jesus' teachings on sin, highlighting concepts of greater responsibility, harm, and accountability when power is abused.
- 270. Hell, the Abyss and the God Who Entres Darkness
Episode 270 of Making Disciples with Rev Dr Cris Rogers examines Christian theology of hell, referencing the Bible and Stranger Things. It defines hell as the abyss, a consequence of separation from God, moving beyond simplistic or punitiv…
- 269. Discipleship and the work of the Holy Spirit, and interview with Blessing Chishanu
Episode 269 features an interview with Blessing Chishanu, focusing on discipleship and the work of the Holy Spirit. The podcast is hosted by Rev Dr Cris Rogers.
- 268. Satan, Myth or Reality? What the Bible Actually Says
This episode examines biblical accounts of Satan, differentiating between scriptural teachings and speculation. It discusses Satan's identity, methods of deception and accusation, and his ultimate defeat through Jesus Christ, emphasizing t…
- 267. Should Christians Watch Stranger Things?
In episode 267 of Making Disciples, Rev Dr Cris Rogers addresses whether Christians should watch Stranger Things. The discussion focuses on practicing wise discernment with stories and how imagination is shaped, rather than focusing on rul…
- 266. Why Am I so Impatient and How Do I Become More Patient (Virtue 7)
Episode 266 discusses impatience, exploring its causes and how to develop patience, drawing on biblical teachings about God's character, the Holy Spirit, and viewing waiting as trust. Practical advice is offered for applying patience in da…
- 265. Seven Ways Jesus Responded to Life’s Hardest Moments
In episode 265, Rev Dr Cris Rogers discusses seven ways Jesus responded to difficult situations like betrayal, temptation, and suffering. The episode suggests Jesus’ responses provide a pattern and offer strength, guidance, and hope for li…
- 264. Love that heals, Charity (Virtue 6)
Episode 264 of Making Disciples discusses Charity-love as a healing virtue. It examines the meaning of true charity, contrasting it with mere generosity, and its role as an antidote to greed and self-interest. The episode also touches upon…
- 263. Rethinking Chastity: More Than Saying No (Vertue 5)
Episode 263 of Making Disciples re-examines chastity, defining it not as restriction but as liberation. It explores how chastity aligns desire with a giving, honoring, and delightful love, ultimately leading to greater joy, peace, and divi…
- 262. Exploring the Devil Through Colour (The Colourman)
In episode 262, Rev Dr Cris Rogers discusses the Kingdom of God using colour as a metaphor and the work of the evil one using grey. He reads from his novel, The Colourman, reflecting on how light, vision, and faith can reveal God's vibrant…
- 261. A Episode on Telling the Truth for Everyone (Virtue 4)
This episode of Making Disciples discusses the importance of telling the truth, examining reasons for dishonesty like seeking approval or control, and exploring scriptural perspectives on courage and grace in honesty.
- 260. Biblical Archeology with Daniel A Warner
In episode 260 of Making Disciples, host Rev Dr Cris Rogers interviews archaeologist Daniel Warner. Warner explains that biblical archaeology serves as an additional gospel, helping to understand God's narrative throughout history.
- 259. How to become more humble (Virtue 3)
Episode 259 of Making Disciples discusses how to become more humble, defining it as strength rooted in love, not weakness, through scriptural examples and Jesus's life. It also provides practical advice for developing humility in life, ser…
- 258. Interview with Andrew Ollerton on the Quiet Revival and God’s Book
In episode 258 of Making Disciples, Rev Dr Cris Rogers interviews Andrew Ollerton about his new book “God’s Book: An Honest Look at the Bible’s 7 Toughest Topics” and the Bible Society’s “quiet revival” report.
- 257. Using the Four Points to Share Your Faith.
Episode 257 features Dave Sharples discussing The Four Points, an evangelism tool designed to share the good news through four distinct images. The episode also mentions upcoming training events in 2025 and provides contact information.
- 256. Pride or Purpose: examining the issue of Christian Nationalism.
Episode 256 examines Christian nationalism, contrasting defending nations with expanding God's Kingdom and offering practical steps for Kingdom-first discipleship, including praying for enemies and speaking gospel truth.
- 255. How to live our lives with Uprightness? What does that even mean? (Virtue 2)
This episode of Making Disciples explores the concept of uprightness, defining it as living truthfully in a flawed world and reflecting God's goodness. It discusses practical ways to embody this virtue, drawing parallels to modern living r…
- 254. Is This True, “The World Just Needs To Know God’s Love”?
Episode 254 questions the common Christian belief that the world primarily needs to know God's love. It suggests Jesus focused more on the Kingdom of God, and that transformation arises from submitting to His rule, not just affection.
- 253. How To Live With Christian Integrity. (Virtue 1)
Episode 253 discusses living with Christian integrity, which means aligning private character with public faith and actions with beliefs. It covers five principles: authenticity, consistency, speaking truth in love, courage, and community…
- 252. How To Encourage Yourself When Faith Feels Distant
Episode 252 discusses feeling spiritually distant from God and offers practical biblical strategies for encouragement. It covers five actionable tips, including recalling God's faithfulness, engaging in small spiritual practices, and focus…
- 251. What does it mean to be a Disciple - The Shema is a Hammer
Episode 251 of Making Disciples with Rev Dr Cris Rogers explores the meaning of being a disciple and how to love God with one's mind, actions, and emotions, referencing the concept of the Shema.
- 250. How Do We Know If The Bible We Have Is What Was Written At The Start?
Episode 250 of Making Disciples discusses the reliability and trustworthiness of the Bible, examining historical and archaeological evidence for the New Testament scriptures.
- 249. How To Discern And Grow In Your Spiritual Gift.
Episode 249 of Making Disciples discusses how to discern and grow in spiritual gifts. It examines the spiritual gifts and their practice, referencing Ephesians 4 and the fivefold ministries: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, and Teac…
- 248. Able to Laugh - Interview with Jade and John Reynolds
In episode 248, John and Jade Reynolds share a conversation with Rev Dr Cris Rogers about disability, inclusion, and laughter, referencing Jesus. The Reynolds are known for creating content on platforms like TikTok that challenges stereoty…
- 247. How do we know if something is actually a Christian idea or not?
In this episode, Rev Dr Cris Rogers examines five common beliefs that appear biblical but may misrepresent Christian truth. He discusses how to test spiritual claims against Scripture to identify ideas that deviate from the Bible.
- 246. What is the spirit of the age and what is the antidote?
Episode 246 discusses the 'spirit of the age,' characterized by hyper-individualism, instant gratification, and moral relativism, and its challenge to biblical discipleship. It offers practical ways to counter these cultural pressures by e…
- 245.Disciples that Make Disciples with Luke Smith.
Luke Smith joins the Making Disciples podcast to discuss one-on-one disciple making. They also cover Fusion's new resource, "How To Make Disciples That Make Disciples".
- 244. From the fear of being alone, failure, rejection, judgment, unknown to freedom.
In episode 244 of Making Disciples, Rev Dr Cris Rogers discusses five self-perceived fears, including loneliness, failure, rejection, judgment, and the unknown. The episode contrasts these fears with perspectives offered by the Holy Spirit.
- 243. Interview and Testimony with Aaron Nayagam
In episode 243 of Making Disciples, Rev Dr Cris Rogers interviews Aaron Nayagam, Head of Mission for Fusion. Nayagam shares his passion for equipping churches to reach the next generation and his specific interest in supporting South Asian…
- 242. Would you have carried Jesus' cross?
In episode 242, Rev Dr Cris Rogers recounts his experience participating in the Trafalgar Square passion play on Good Friday, an event put on by Wintershall.org.uk.
- 241. Have you heard the one about the woman who had sex with 101 men in a day.
Episode 241 explores the societal perception of sex, prompted by an OnlyFans event where a woman reportedly slept with 101 men in a day. The discussion examines the link between the physical act of sex and the spirit, presenting a Christia…
- 240. Good, to Great to Greater Things.
Episode 240 discusses Jesus's statement in John 14:12 about believers performing 'greater things.' It prompts reflection on spiritual growth, participation in God's kingdom, and specific calling.
- 239. Putting the Word of God on Your Walls - The Christian Poster Company.
This episode of Making Disciples features a conversation with Nick Radcliffe from The Christian Poster Company. They discuss the inspiration behind his poster designs, which focus on displaying the Word of God.
- 238. Is The Burial Cloth Of Jesus Still With Us? The Shroud Of Turin.
Episode 238 discusses the Shroud of Turin, a linen cloth with an image of a crucified man, debated as Jesus' burial cloth. Despite historical skepticism, recent scientific evidence and unique characteristics challenge its authenticity as a…
- 237. Have You Counted The COST Of Discipleship Recently?
In this episode of Making Disciples, Rev Dr Cris Rogers returns to the theme of the cost of following Jesus. He prompts listeners to consider if they are truly living as Jesus asks and if there are areas in their lives where the cost of di…
- 236. Is the phrase "Love is Love" true, and is God really love.
Episode 236 questions the cultural phrase "Love is Love" by comparing it with biblical teachings on love. Rev Dr Cris Rogers explores how Christian perspectives on love and relationships differ from modern societal views.
- 235. A Biblical Theology of Neurodivergence.
Episode 235 discusses neurodivergence from a biblical perspective, suggesting it reflects divine diversity and contributes unique spiritual gifts to the church. The episode explores how different cognitive styles are part of God's creative…
- 234. What is Baptism, When Did It Start And How Does It Work?
Episode 234 discusses the definition, history, and theological function of baptism, tracing its origins to 1200 BCE. The episode is hosted by Rev Dr Cris Rogers.
- 233. What We Think We Need and What We Actually Need.
Episode 233 of Making Disciples explores the biblical story of God's provision of food in the Exodus. It examines how human perceptions of needs can differ from God's larger plan, using the Exodus narrative as a case study.