In the opening episode, Joel Lacey and Alasdair MacPherson discuss the widespread issue of pornography and its grip on today’s society. They identify that sexual desires in the right context are a good thing, as part of God’s creation. However, in the wrong context, they are sinful. They investigate the scriptural perspective of lust and habitual sin, describing impurity as an idolatry issue that needs to be addressed at the heart-level, not merely with external measures; at the heart of the problem is the problem of the heart.

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Welcome to UtG Voices – the monthly podcast from UtG, where we speak to different contributors, working behind the scenes to bring you the latest UtG content.
In this episode, we begin by speaking Naomi Pratt about her series on the Biblical Pattern – looking at how the Exodus story applies to our lives. In part 2, we’ll be speaking to Keri Kaye about her role in the Titus 2 part of the UtG project.
Join us, as we get a deeper look into the work, the voices, and the content, shaping UtG.

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https://understandingthegospel.org/by-women-for-women
https://understandingthegospel.org/by-women-for-women/home-permanent-or-transient
https://understandingthegospel.org/by-women-for-women/living-the-exodus-story-1-locating-yourself
https://understandingthegospel.org/by-women-for-women/living-the-exodus-story-2-suffering-in-egypt

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What happens when what you’re building doesn’t look as impressive as what came before?
In this second and final episode of Consider your Ways, Josh Kaye & Iain Jamieson explore Haggai chapter 2 and its powerful lesson about perspective . The people rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem were discouraged because the new temple seemed small and unimpressive compared to Solomon’s magnificent one. Their disappointment threatened to drain their motivation and overshadow the progress they were making. Through the prophet Haggai, God challenges their perspective.

This conversation looks at:
•⁠ ⁠The importance of looking back, but the danger of nostalgia
•⁠ ⁠Why the Bible calls us to fix our eyes on Christ in the circumstances of life
•⁠ ⁠How different perspectives can lead to disunity in the church
•⁠ ⁠How God’s future purposes in Christ should shape our perspective
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In this first episode of our mini-series Consider Your Ways, Josh Kaye & Iain Jamieson dive into Haggai chapter 1, a short but powerful passage where God confronts His people about their priorities. While they focused on building comfortable homes for themselves, the temple lay in ruins. Their response? “The time has not yet come…” A familiar phrase that often hides procrastination.

This conversation looks at:
•⁠ ⁠Why procrastination is often a spiritual issue, not just a productivity problem
•⁠ ⁠What happens when we put personal comfort ahead of God’s purposes
•⁠ ⁠How misplaced priorities can lead to dissatisfaction
•⁠ ⁠The powerful moment when the people finally respond and begin the work
Join us for a challenging conversation, as we respond to God’s call to consider our ways.

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How does the Spirit reshape our inner lives and lead us into true freedom?

In the final episode, Joel and David reflect on the selfward fruit of faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. They discuss what we really mean by “selfward” why faithfulness is so foundational, and how gentleness can display both strength and humility. The conversation also tackles the importance of self-control in the Christian walk, the difference between Spirit-led self-control and sheer willpower, and why this fruit leads not to restriction, but to genuine freedom.

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Welcome to UtG Voices – the monthly podcast from UtG, where we speak to different contributors, working behind the scenes to bring you the latest UtG content.
In this episode, we begin by speaking to Iain Jamieson about his Sermon on the Mount series and his role in the editing team at UtG. In part 2, we’ll be speaking to Joel Lacey about his journey into podcasting, the recent series on “The Fruit of the Spirit” and his new series due to be launched next week.
Join us, as we get a deeper look into the work, the voices, and the content, shaping UtG.

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https://understandingthegospel.org/spiritual-growth/living-as-a-christian/how-to-live-1-the-recipe-for-blessing-matthew-51-12-part-1/
https://understandingthegospel.org/the-utg-podcast/understanding-eternal-justice-with-iain-jamieson/
https://understandingthegospel.org/the-utg-podcast/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-overview-ep-1/
https://understandingthegospel.org/the-utg-podcast/biblical-leadership/

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What should the fruit of the Spirit look like in our everyday interactions with people?

Turning outward, Joel and David explore the manward fruit of patience, kindness, andgoodness. They discuss why these qualities are essential in our relationships, how they differ
from one another, and the real-life situations where they are most tested. Drawing from
Scripture and personal experience, they consider biblical examples of patience, the difference
between kindness and mere niceness, and how God’s own goodness shapes what this fruit
looks like in practice.

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How does our relationship with God shape the fruit that grows in our lives?

This episode focuses on the Godward fruit of love, joy, and peace. Joel and David unpack why love comes first, what makes agape love distinct, and how biblical joy differs from fleeting happiness. They also discuss what it means to rejoice in the Lord—especially in seasons of suffering—and how reconciliation with God leads to a deep, unifying peace that transforms both our walk with Him and our relationships with others.

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