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An ideal primer or workbook for those studying Christian morality, Christian values, Christian living and Christian practice, this book aims to explore biblical attitudes to some of today's most pressing moral and social issues. Each chapter is accompanied by 20 study questions to enable the reader to develop the issues further, either individually or in small groups. I GLOBAL ISSUES 1.1 The Environment: Is God Green? 1.2 Is Our Involvement in War Ever Justified? 1.3 Politics: Where Do Our Duties of Citizenship Apply? 1.4 A World of Need: Can We Afford Not to Care? 1.5 Creation: What Does ...

A show where we listen to a heavy metal album, and then argue about it.

On January 22, 1973, the United States Supreme Court released two interlocked abortion decisions overturning the laws of all the individual states. Only one of the decisions, Roe v. Wade, tends to get much media attention, and it is popularly said that it grants a "woman's right to choose". But Justice Blackmun is in several places very adamant: Though it had been explicitly sought, he was not granting to women the "right to choose". In Doe v. Bolton, the second and often unexamined companion decision, Blackmun is explicit. The right he is granting is to the doctor.

In part 1 of this book, Brian Johnston invites us to rediscover a potentially overlooked but profound offering in Old Testament worship—the daily sacrifice of two lambs, one in the morning and one in the evening. Known as the continual or perpetual burnt offering, it formed the foundation of Israel’s worship, symbolizing an unbroken presence before God. But was it merely ancient routine—or a divine foreshadowing? Tracing the third and ninth hour offerings through Scripture, Jewish tradition, and New Testament fulfillment, this compelling study unveils how this daily sacrifice pointed ...

Towards the end of 2023, world news was dominated by events triggered when Hamas gunmen launched an unprecedented assault on Israel from the Gaza Strip. As Bible teacher Brian Johnston demonstrates in this short book, it was prophesied by various Bible prophets more than two and a half thousand years ago that the precise location of the Gaza Strip would undergo violence in the time of the end. This is now happening before our very eyes as we view daily media news reports. Brian also explores how the countries surrounding Israel and currently hostile to her are singled out in the Bible by ...

Brian Johnston, aka ‘Johnners’, the BBC’s long-time cricket commentator, is the umpire in this test of wit and general knowledge, as two teams try to score the highest number of runs under his watchful eye. In these four episodes, team captains Tim Rice and Willie Rushton are joined by...

Recognized as one of the definitive handbooks in the battle against assisted suicide, this clearly written analysis examines the issue from numerous perspectives. Chapters include: The story of Jack Kevorkian; the History of the Hemlock Society; Real Answers to Pain and Depression; Hospice Care; Medical Ethics; Social History of Assisted Suicide; and much more.

Thousands have people have already enjoyed the books in this series and here is the latest addition to the catalogue! Brian Johnston opens up the wonderful and often over-looked subject of Jesus in His role as "Son over God's House" as shown by the writer to the Hebrews. You may think you know Jesus well as your own personal saviour, but here is another vital dimension to his service for His people today. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2: THE EXALTED PURIFIER OF SINS CHAPTER 3: THE ROYAL SON OF DAVID’S DYNASTY CHAPTER 4: THE FELLOW OVER GOD’S FELLOWSHIP CHAPTER 5: THE GREATEST EVER ...

The 28th Governor General's most personal and timely book to date: a passionate and practical guide for turning empathy into action. As the world stumbles through the most severe pandemic of the last century, threatened by teetering economies, torn by political division, separated by unequal...

The Authorities: Powerful Wisdom from Leaders in the Field brings together insights from industry experts to guide readers toward personal and professional excellence. In my chapter, The Customer Whisperer: Turning Complaints into Compliments with a Wave of Your Wand, I delve into transformative strategies for converting customer complaints into opportunities for building loyalty and enhancing brand reputation. This book is an essential read for those aiming to elevate their leadership skills and foster meaningful customer relationships.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then let Britain's best-loved storytellers take you through some of their funniest, strangest, and most embarrassing moments in this rib-tickling collection. From Sir Ranulph Fiennes' adventures in the Special Forces and Barry Norman's encounter with the Iron Duke...

Reminiscing about his long life and career at the BBC, Brian talks about many of the diverse occasions and programmes with which he was involved He also indulges in his well-known love of (rather bad) jokes and puns. In this revised edition of An Evening with Johnners, which contains previously...

Cricket is said to be a funny game and now you can hear why with another brilliant collection of humorous stories, jokes, and anecdotes from the world of cricket as told by five of the game's all-time great personalities: Richie Benaud, Dickie Bird, Henry Blofeld, Brian Johnston, and Fred...

Recorded live in front of appreciative theatre audiences, here are dozens of hilarious stories about legendary Test cricketers such as Richie Benaud, Ian Botham, Geoffrey Boycott, Michael Holding and Fred Trueman, as well as some of the most famous gaffes and practical jokes carried out by the commentary team on BBC Radio's Test Match Special.

In a time of growing biblical illiteracy, cultural confusion, and spiritual pressure, many believers sense that something essential is missing. The Fully Equipped Christian by Brian Johnston addresses this need head-on, offering a clear, Bible-centred guide to the resources God has already provided for faithful Christian living. Rooted in the powerful benediction of Hebrews 13:20–21, this book explores how God equips His people “in every good thing to do His will.” Brian shows that Christian maturity is not achieved through self-effort or modern techniques, but through God’s ...

THE Podcast for Owner Operators.

Hosted by Commissioner Brian Johnston, a weekly program examining the right to life, culture and the battle of ideas. With various guests and experts he examines the arts, the nature of the law, the practice of medicine, ethics, and personal accountability for our own lives as well as the lives of others.

Jovial Johnners was the doyen of cricket commentators, as well as a consumer of chocolate cake, a reporter, presenter, quizmaster and much-loved voice at State occasions. For nearly 50 years the ever-affable, always enthusiastic Brian Johnston brought warmth and wit to a wide range of BBC...

Down Your Way was one of the most popular programmes on BBC Radio from 1946 until 1992. Every week the presenter would visit a different city, town or village in the UK and interview six local people about its history, traditions and customs. Brian Johnston presented the series for fifteen years...

When Brian Johnston died in 1994 at the age of 81, the Daily Telegraph described him as ‘the greatest natural broadcaster of them all’. In this delightful reading from his autobiography 'It’s Been a Lot of Fun', Brian recalls his schooldays at Eton and Oxford, his early career in the...