VC Hour
The VC Hour is the podcast of the Vice Chancellor of African Bible University. The themes of the hour are studies of Biblical and Systematic Theology and their practical applications for Christianity today. Episodes are also available through RadioABC 99.3 in Lubowa, Uganda each week at 5:30pm East Africa Time. New episodes drop each week.
Episodes
213 episodes
Mark 4:21-25 The Hidden Light and Equal Measure
Christians exist with a purpose, and in Jesus wants His people to know their purpose. In this episode, the VC looks at the parables of the hidden lamp and equal measures to help us see what Jesus teaches us about our purpose.
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Season 11
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Episode 17
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19:50
Mark 4:1-9 Seed, Soil, And Fruit
One of Jesus' most famous sermons is also one of His misunderstood. In this episode, the VC will take us through Jesus' teaching on the parable of the seed, soil, and fruit.
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Season 11
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Episode 16
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30:41
Mark 3:22-28 Unpardonable Sin
Most Christians are very comfortable saying that God will forgive all our sins. In this episode, the VC takes us through a passage where Jesus says that one sin will never be forgiven. If you've ever wondered about this passage, this is t...
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Season 11
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Episode 15
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23:56
Mark 3:20-21 Jesus' Real Mother
Jesus had to deal with family just like everyone else. In this episode, the VC looks at Jesus' surprising interaction with His family when they called him out.
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Season 11
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Episode 14
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23:24
Mark 3:6-19 Crushing Crowds
Not every crowd shows up to help. In this episode, the VC discusses Jesus' concern for himself and his followers in light of his rising popularity.
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Season 11
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Episode 13
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27:01
Mark 2:23-3:6 Ignorant Questions
Jesus' detractors were relentless! In this episode, the VC looks at two different times Jesus' enemies tried to trick him and how His answer should have caused them to repent and follow Him instead.
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Season 11
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Episode 12
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23:40
Mark 2:18-22 He Brings a Feast
Jesus' enemies were forever trying to test and trick him, but mainly they didn't understand who they were dealing with. In this episode, the VC looks at a time when Jesus is questioned about His disciples eating habits, and how His answer...
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Season 11
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Episode 11
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27:11
Mark 2:13-17 The Legal Thief
Jesus was surrounded by some of the least likely individuals. In this episode, the VC explores just exactly what is wrong with being a tax collector and why he was preferable to the religious leaders of Jesus' day.
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Season 11
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Episode 10
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22:53
Mark 2:1-12 Friends of Faith
Friends are an amazing gift from God when they are godly, and a hinderance to godliness when they're ungodly. In this episode, the VC takes us through the story of some friends and what they have to teach us about who Christ is.
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Season 11
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Episode 9
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30:42
Mark 1:40-45 The Disobedient Leper
Imagine disobeying Jesus! In this episode, we look at he time Jesus met a leper and healed him and what that means for us.
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Season 11
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Episode 8
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21:29
Violent Prayers
The Psalmist prays violent prayers, and we are taught to pray as the psalmist prays. So how should a Christian who has been taught to love his enemies pray as the psalmist prays? In this episode, the VC helps us to see the power of ...
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29:45
Mark 1:35-39 The Ministry Blueprint
What are the ministry secrets found in the life of Jesus? In this episode, the VC explores what we can understand about how the ministry priorities of Jesus inform our own priorities in ministry.
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Season 11
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Episode 7
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30:24
Mark 1:29-34 Strict vs Biblical
Should we be strict? The VC believes that framing the question in terms of high or low standards is often mi
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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20:25
Mark 1:21-28 Understanding Jesus' Interaction With Demons
Jesus dealt with demons during his ministry, and the interactions were always fascinating. Learn more about how and why Jesus interacted with demons in His ministry on earth.
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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25:32
Mark 1:16-20 Disciples Then and Now
Teachers of Jesus' time often had disciples, but the calling of the twelve as a bit different. In this episode, the VC teaches on how Jesus called disciples and how that affects us as His people.
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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20:02
Mark 1:12-13 How Was Jesus Tempted?
One of the episodes of Jesus's life which is most curious is the temptation of Christ. In this episode, the VC looks at Christ's temptation and answers questions about the cause and nature of the temptation.
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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25:32
Mark 1:9-11 Why Was Jesus Baptized?
If you've ever wondered why Jesus, being perfect, had to be baptized, this is the episode for you! The VC is working his way through the book of Mark in this series.
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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20:59
Mark 1:1-8 Prophecies about John the Baptist and Jesus
The opening of the Gospel of Mark includes prophecy from two different OT sources and applies them to Jesus and John the Baptist. In this episode, the VC will open a series on the Gospel of Mark in which he will show some surprising details con...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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21:02
Titus 3:12 - What We Need in the End
In this final episode we look at how Paul closes out the book of Titus. As we close out the book of Titus, Paul wraps up the letter with some help for Titus and the church in Crete.
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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21:07
Titus 3:1-11 How the Gospel Changes Us
We often think of the Gospel as a thing which saves us from the wrath of God, but Paul teaches that the Gospel also transforms our lives in observable ways. In this episode, the VC looks at how Paul expresses this change in the book of Ti...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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26:11
Titus 2:11-15 How Christ's Two Appearances Affect Ethics
One of Paul's central themes in Titus is the connection between doctrine and the Christian life. In this episode we see how Paul demonstrates this principle in his treatment of Christ's two appearances and what that means for us. &nb...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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25:53
Titus 2:1-10 Doctrine Matching Life
We often think of doctrine as a cold and sterile thing which is derived in theory, but the Bible treats it very differently. In this episode on the book of Titus, the VC helps us to see the Pauline connection between doctrine and ethics.&...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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40:06
Extended Q&A - Why Oil on Aaron's Beard - Psalm 133
This week we take a break from the series on Titus to address a reader's question: Why is unity compared to the oil on Aaron's beard in Psalm 133. The VC takes a deep dive into the background a poetic imagery of Psalm 133 and how it...
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21:06