The Psalm 23 Podcast

Hope 103.2

The World’s most famous Psalm. Explained. Join hosts Ben McEachen of Hope 103.2 and theologian, Moore College Sydney lecturer and author of The Last Things David Hohne for this three-part series. Ben and David explore what Psalm 23 means on either side of Jesus coming to earth. Plus, there’s a succinct summary of the entire Book of Psalms in the bonus episode.

Psalm 23

A psalm of David.

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.

For more, see Andrew Shead's guide through the Psalms – Walk His Way.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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Episodes

Believe and Receive
Feb 15 2024
Believe and Receive
From John the Baptist to the cross, what happens after John 3:16 helps us to better grasp hold of it. In this final episode, Tom and Cass discuss God's verdict upon the world and the gracious opportunity to share eternal life. The John 3:16 Podcast is a limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16. In conversations with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwakye (Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus. We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. MORE ABOUT CASS Cass is a lecturer in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor. MORE ABOUT TOM Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
REVEALED: The Heart of God
Feb 13 2024
REVEALED: The Heart of God
Ever wanted to see the heart of God? Tom and Cass take us right to it as we examine what happens immediately after John 3:16. Bask in the heartbeat of God even as an apparent contradiction about judgment – by Jesus! – comes into view. The John 3:16 Podcast is a limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16. In conversations with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwakye (Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus. We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. MORE ABOUT CASS Cass is a lecturer in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor. MORE ABOUT TOM Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is Belief and the Now Not Yet of Eternal Life
Jan 31 2024
What is Belief and the Now Not Yet of Eternal Life
The John 3:16 Podcast is a limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16. Cass and Tom continue to delve into the Most Famous Sentence in the Bible. In the second half of one longer chat about one verse (NOTE: Listen to Episode 3 first), Tom starts off with the significant matter of what belief is all about. From there, perishing and eternal life are given context, consideration and celebration. In conversations with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwakye (Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus. We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. MORE ABOUT CASS Cass is a lecturer in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor. MORE ABOUT TOM Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We Are Here! God's Love, His Son and the World
Jan 29 2024
We Are Here! God's Love, His Son and the World
The John 3:16 Podcast is a limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16. We have arrived at John 3:16, so Cass and Tom gently pull apart this one stunning sentence. In this episode, the first half of John 3:16 is covered. What is God's love? Why is it given to the world? What IS the world, exactly? And what does it mean to be the "One and Only Son" of God? Find out. In conversations with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwakye (Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus. We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. MORE ABOUT CASS Cass is a lecturer in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor. MORE ABOUT TOM Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Born Again, Baptism, That Snake and Earthly vs Heavenly Things
Jan 20 2024
Born Again, Baptism, That Snake and Earthly vs Heavenly Things
Before discussing everything found within John 3:16, we pick up with Cass and Tom delving into the soul-soaring interaction between Jesus and a Jewish leader, Nicodemus. How much should Nicodemus have known about God's kingdom and Jesus' mission? What's all this about the Spirit and being born again? Cass schools us on the origins of baptism. Tom raises his theory about earthly and heavenly things (yeah, it's a good one). We cannot avoid talking about the bronze snake, Moses and what's that got to do with John 3:16. This limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16. In conversations with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwakye (Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus. We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. MORE ABOUT CASS Cass is a lecturer in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor. MORE ABOUT TOM Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to The Incredible Back Story of John 3:16
Jan 16 2024
Welcome to The Incredible Back Story of John 3:16
How well do you know the most well-known sentence in the entire Bible? This limited series explores the build-up to, the rich detail within, and the aftermath of John 3:16. In conversation with Hope Morning's Ben McEachen, New Testament experts Cass Kwayke (Whitley College, Melbourne) and Tom Habib (Moore Theological College, Sydney) help us to pull together the Old Testament threads and new revelations flowing from Jesus' discussion with Jewish leader Nicodemus. This episode is the first half of Cass and Tom's exploration of what happens as we head toward John 3:16, covering the start of John's gospel – and everything before. We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. MORE ABOUT CASS Cass is a lecturer in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor. MORE ABOUT TOM Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona and Condell Park Anglican church.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing:  The John 3:16 Podcast
Dec 4 2023
Introducing: The John 3:16 Podcast
How well do you know the most well-known verse in the Bible? In this limited series, two New Testament experts explore and explain the build-up, detail and consequence of John 3:16. Cass Kwakye from Whitley College in Melbourne, Australia, and Tom Habib from Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, share a passion for John’s gospel and the impact it has upon everyone and everything, forever. In conversation with Hope 1032’s Ben McEachen, Tom and Cass guide us through the riches and promises flowing from “For God so loved the world…” We hope the John 3:16 podcast will resource your faith with powerful truths about belief in God’s Son that leads to eternal life. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. MORE ABOUT CASS Cass is a lecturer in New Testament at Whitley College, Melbourne. Previously, she lectured at Morling College in Sydney for more than 14 years. Cass is an ordained minister and has served for more than 20 years in roles such as church planter and associate pastor. MORE ABOUT TOM Before serving at Moore Theological College as a New Testament lecturer, Tom was an assistant minister at Yagoona & Condell Park Anglican church.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BONUS: The Entire Book of Psalms. In About 15 Minutes
Aug 31 2023
BONUS: The Entire Book of Psalms. In About 15 Minutes
The World’s Most Famous Psalm. Explained. Join this three-part series with Ben McEachen (Hope Mornings) and theologian David Hohne, lecturer at Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia) and author of The Last Things. This BONUS episode is a succinct summary of the entire Book of Psalms. You're welcome. And make sure you check out Episode 1 where Ben and David explore what Psalm 23 meant before Jesus came. Then, Episode 2 reflects on Psalm 23 after Jesus. Thanks to Andrew Shead's book on the Psalms – Walk His Way – for informing The Psalm 23 Podcast. Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.   He makes me lie down in green pastures,   he leads me beside quiet waters,   he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths   for his name’s sake.Even though I walk   through the darkest valley,   I will fear no evil,   for you are with me;   your rod and your staff,   they comfort me.You prepare a table before me   in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil;   my cup overflows.Surely your goodness and love will follow me   all the days of my life,   and I will dwell in the house of the Lord   forever. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Psalm 23: After Jesus
Aug 31 2023
Psalm 23: After Jesus
The World’s Most Famous Psalm. Explained. Join this three-part series with Ben McEachen (Hope Mornings) and theologian David Hohne, lecturer at Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia) and author of The Last Things. In this second conversation, David and Ben discuss what Psalm 23 means after Jesus came to earth. In particular, they take a closer look at The Good Shepherd. Be sure to have John 10 open, as well as Ezekiel 34, for pivotal links between the World’s Most Famous Psalm – and the World’s Most Famous Leader of Sheep. Make sure you also check out Episode 1 where Ben and David explore what Psalm 23 meant before Jesus came. Plus, the Bonus Episode has a succinct summary of the entire Book of Psalms. Thanks to Andrew Shead's book on the Psalms – Walk His Way – for informing The Psalm 23 Podcast. Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.   He makes me lie down in green pastures,   he leads me beside quiet waters,   he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths   for his name’s sake.Even though I walk   through the darkest valley,   I will fear no evil,   for you are with me;   your rod and your staff,   they comfort me.You prepare a table before me   in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil;   my cup overflows.Surely your goodness and love will follow me   all the days of my life,   and I will dwell in the house of the Lord   forever. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Psalm 23: Before Jesus
Aug 31 2023
Psalm 23: Before Jesus
The World’s Most Famous Psalm. Explained. Join this three-part series with Ben McEachen (Hope Mornings) and theologian David Hohne, lecturer at Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia) and author of The Last Things. In this first conversation, David and Ben discuss what Psalm 23 meant before Jesus. So, is Psalm 23 about the sheep, or the shepherd? Is Psalm 23 an "old-school prosperity gospel"? What do knuckleheads and kinsman redeemers have to do with the World’s Most Famous Psalm.  Check out Episode 2 where Ben and David explore what Psalm 23 means after Jesus came to earth. Plus, the Bonus Episode has a succinct summary of the entire Book of Psalms.  Thanks to Andrew Shead's book on the Psalms – Walk His Way – for informing The Psalm 23 Podcast. Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.   He makes me lie down in green pastures,   he leads me beside quiet waters,   he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths   for his name’s sake.Even though I walk   through the darkest valley,   I will fear no evil,   for you are with me;   your rod and your staff,   they comfort me.You prepare a table before me   in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil;   my cup overflows.Surely your goodness and love will follow me   all the days of my life,   and I will dwell in the house of the Lord   forever. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram. MORE ABOUT DAVID David is a child of former CMS Missionaries. In 1979, David "went forward" at a Billy Graham Crusade meeting in Sydney to give his life to Christ. As a pastor, David has served in Anglican churches in Sydney, Canberra and the UK (honorary). From 2007, David has been at Moore Theological College in various roles, including Academic Dean and Christian Doctrine and Philosophy lecturer.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.