Fridge Magnet Christianity
28 September - 16 November 2025
Some Bible verses are comforting, encouraging, and inspiring, the kind we print on mugs, stick on our fridges, or turn to in tough times. But what happens when those verses don’t seem to ring true in real life? Could it be they’re more complex, and even more powerful, than we first thought?
And then there are the other verses. The ones that make us uncomfortable. The ones we’d never put on a fridge magnet: passages about violence, judgment, or topics that feel shocking, confusing, or even off-putting. What are we supposed to do with those?
Over 8 weeks, we’ll explore both the comforting and the challenging parts of the Bible: the verses we love and the ones we’d rather ignore. Along the way, we’ll discover that even the most difficult passages might hold a truth better and deeper than we ever imagined.
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“For I know the plans I have for you…”
This much-loved verse is often applied to individual success and prosperity. But in its original context, it spoke to a whole community living in exile. What does “hope and a future” mean when life doesn’t go to plan?→ Discover the full episode soon
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“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
A verse often quoted as a motivational boost, but what did Paul really mean? We’ll explore how this passage is less about winning or achieving, and more about finding deep contentment in every circumstance.→ Discover the full episode soon
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“Come now, let me sleep with you.”
A disturbing and often-overlooked story. We’ll face its difficult themes head-on, asking what it reveals about the human heart, God’s purposes, and the need for redemption in even the darkest places.→ Discover the full episode soon
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“Anyone who does not hate father and mother… cannot be my disciple.”
Did Jesus really mean we should hate our families and even ourselves? Together we’ll wrestle with these shocking words and discover what wholehearted discipleship truly looks like.→ Discover the full episode soon
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“In all things God works for the good…”
This verse has encouraged countless believers, but it’s often misunderstood. Does it mean everything in life is automatically good? Or is Paul pointing to a deeper assurance of God’s ultimate purposes at work?→ Discover the full episode soon
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“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”
One of the Bible’s most quoted lines, but does it mean we should never judge? We’ll look at how Jesus calls us to discernment, humility, and love when engaging with others.→ Discover the full episode soon
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“These are the animals you may eat…”
Why does the Old Testament include such detailed food laws and clothing restrictions? We’ll explore their meaning in Israel’s story, and consider whether they have any relevance for us today.→ Discover the full episode soon
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“You must destroy them totally.”
A passage that raises deep ethical and theological questions. How do we approach texts that seem to endorse violence or even genocide? And what can they show us about God’s justice, holiness, and mercy?→ Discover the full episode soon