God Botherers

Podcast Announcement

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:18:29 GMT

Rob shares some news about the podcast.

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21. It's a Miracle!

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:36:30 GMT

They're back! It's a miracle...or is it? Rob & Martin have fun delving into miracles: what is a miracle, are they real, are they symbolic? Listen to find out!

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20. Isn't The Bible Massively Chauvinistic?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:08:37 GMT

In this exciting episode, Rob & Martin walk on egg shells in an attempt to answer a listener's question: Is the bible chauvinistic, male orientated and dismissive of women? Rob also has some good news for Martin. Enjoy!

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19. Christmas Special'24

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:45:12 GMT

It’s the God Botherers Christmas Party! You are all invited for jokes, carols and mince pies! Merry Christmas to one and all!

Carol samples from Kings College Choir, Cambridge, 2013-2020.

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18. Multi-Faith Households

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:06:25 GMT

Martin & Rob tackle a reader’s question about becoming a christian but being married to a non-christian. Should one try to convert their partner? How do you raise children in such a situation? And who puts out the rubbish!? Listen to find out!

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17. Halloween: Whose Celebration is it Anyway!?

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:59:29 GMT

Halloween, whose celebration is it anyway!? Did the Church steal an ancient pagan religious observance? Is it evil? Should Christians celebrate it? Listen to find out! Credit to historians Tim O'Neill of History for Atheists, and Dr. Andrew Henry of Religion for Breakfast for the information on today's quiz. I’ll add their videos about Halloween on our FaceBook page - to find us search for God Botherers Podcast. Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

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16. Sex

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:24:23 GMT

Episode 16. Sex. Do Christian’s hate sex? Is the Christian idea about sex out-dated? What’s the Church of England’s views on same-sex marriage? Listen to find out!

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15. Is Heaven Like Devon?

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:06:04 GMT

Rob & Martin are back with a packed show this month: Was the Paris Olympics Last Supper drag act parody blasphemous? Isn’t Heaven a made up tale? Is Heaven in Devon or the Isle of Wight? How do you get to Heaven - down the M5? Listen to find out!

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14. Aren't Christians Hypocrites?

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:51:49 GMT

I am holier than thou! Or am I? Aren't Christians just a massive load of hipocrites!? Listen to find out! Listen all the way to the end for an 'easter egg'!

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13. Hi, I'm Jesus!

Wed, 15 May 2024 07:25:13 GMT

Rob & Martin get a question from a listener! Has Martin really met Jesus? How do you meet Jesus? Listen to find out, with lots of laughs along the way!

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12. Easter is Actually Pagan...Not!

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:59:53 GMT

Did Christian's steal the pagan celebration of Easter? Rob quizzes Martin to find out! Enjoy an episode of eggs and bunnies whilst exploring what Easter is all about. Happy Easter!

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11. Why Wasps? The Problem of Suffering

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:16:00 GMT

Rob & Martin have a stab at tackling the age old problem of suffering! Why would an all loving, all knowing God allow us to suffer? (Please note: The subject of miscarriage is briefly mentioned in the episode).

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10. The January Blues

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:33:59 GMT

So, Christmas is over, but what now? Now that the distractions of Christmas are over, many of us can suffer from the 'January Blues', and some of us can suffer from depression and anxiety in other times of the year. Can Christianity help us at all with our mental health? Martin and Rob discuss with their usual sense of humour! (Note: The issue of suicide is discussed in this episode).

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9. Christmas Special

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:36:11 GMT

Join our Christmas party! Complete with quiz, music, mince pies, cracker jokes and a wee baby Jesus! Rob managed to wangle an extra quiz point somehow, hear how he did it!

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8. The Dawkins Road Rage Prayer

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 07:47:56 GMT

Rob and Martin discuss Richard Dawkins' love life, the power of prayer and road rage - all in one episode - wow!

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7. Pick Up Thine Dog Poo And Sin No More

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:29:42 GMT

Martin and Rob explore the word sin and how to deal with it. Martin punches Rob in the face, Rob has Church dramas, and Adam and Eve have a bad day.

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6. Brian May or Jesus?

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:52:00 GMT

Who's better, Brian May or Jesus!? Martin and Rob discuss the person at the centre of Christianity: Who was he? What was he like? Did he really rise from the dead!? Enjoy!

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5. Oi, Vicar, Read Your Bible!

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:15:44 GMT

Isn't the Bible just a made up load of nonsense!? Rob & Martin discuss the most influential 'book' ever published: What is it, how should we read it, is it relevant to my life?

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4. Homer Goes to Church

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 16:53:22 GMT

A guide on how to go to church. Where do I sit, what do I do, what the heck is this all about!? Lessons from Homer Simpson and nudists.

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3. God, The Eternal Bacon Sandwich

Wed, 24 May 2023 18:55:59 GMT

Is God a bearded sky god? Or is it a bit more complicated than that? Rob & Martin attempt to find out whilst discussing sandwiches and Abba. *Bacon alternatives are available.

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2. If In Doubt Follow The Bishop's Finger

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 17:36:21 GMT

Rob & Martin discuss mints, ale, and doubt. Are you allowed to have doubt if you're a christian?

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1. The Faith of Indiana Jones

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 21:45:53 GMT

God Botherers, Rob and Martin, discuss their stories through faith and question Indiana Jones' motives.

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