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
264 episodes
Mark 13:3-23 The Temple is Falling
What if the most sacred, historic building in your world—the center of everything you thought mattered to God—was suddenly prophesied to be completely wiped out? In this powerful episode on Mark 13, we sit with Jesus on the Mount of Olives as H...
•
Season 11
•
Episode 68
•
28:22
Mark 13:1-2 The Story of the Temple
Jesus delivers a shocking prophecy about the temple and the VC unveils the epic biblical story of the temple beginning in the Garden of Eden and progressing through the tabernacle the first temple its destruction and the magnificent yet d...
•
Season 11
•
Episode 67
•
21:16
Mark 12:41-44 A Daughter's Penny
We love to go big! Bigger numbers, bigger crowds, bigger budgets. In this episode we will look at what Jesus saw that everyone else missed.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 66
•
27:11
Mark 12:38-40 Watch Out!
In this episode, the VC describes how Jesus unleashes a blistering takedown of religious showmen who parade in flowing robes, snag the best seats, and devour widows' houses while pretending to pray for show.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 65
•
27:09
Mark 12:35-37 Better Than David?
Jesus corners the religious leaders with one piercing question from Psalm 110: If the Messiah is David's son, why does David call Him "My Lord"? This single verse explodes their neat theology, revealing Christ as both human and divine Lord—full...
•
Season 11
•
Episode 64
•
23:33
Mark 12:28-34 The Power of A Good Question
Good questions are powerful. In this episode we see Jesus putting on a master class in how to ask powerful questions.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 63
•
29:30
Mark 12:18-27 Stop Trying to Look Smart
One of the greatest dangers to learning is trying to look smart. In this episode, Jesus shows us how dangerous it can be.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 61
•
21:44
Mark 12:13-17 Avoiding Traps
When you have enemies, they come at you in a number of different ways. In this episode, the VC analyzes the ways enemies use traps to catch the Christian.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 60
•
23:17
Mark 12:1-12 Murderous Renters
Jesus lived under constant threat of death, but he wasn't shy about speaking the truth anyway. In this episode the VC points to Jesus' teaching on who the real owner and faithful servants are of his kingdom.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 59
•
34:54
Mark 11:27-33 By What Authority
If you take command, you had better be authorized! Jesus doesn't disagree, but it does open up a whole new avenue of questioning. In this episode we see Jesus confronted and how he deals with confrontation.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 58
•
31:35
Mark 11:20-25 Moveable Mountains
The obstacles in our path are impossible to overcome sometimes, yet Jesus does not call us to despair. Instead He gives us an answer to our problems. In this episode, the VC encourages us with the teachings of Jesus regarding the be...
•
Season 11
•
Episode 57
•
28:43
Mark 11:15-19 Answering Corruption
The world today and of Jesus' day aren't so different. The undermining of important institutions happened then, and happens now. In this episode the VC looks at how Jesus answered that challenge and what that means for us as his people. &...
•
Season 11
•
Episode 56
•
29:18
Mark 11:12-21 When Jesus Cursed
Jesus is well known for his many blessings, but we would be wise to pay attention to his curses as well. One curious incident is his cursing of a tree. If you have ever wondered about the significance of the cursing of a tree, this ...
•
Season 11
•
Episode 55
•
18:11
Mark 11:1-11 The King We Need
The whole world seems to be debating what kind of leader we need. In this episode, the VC will look how the Bible presents the leaders for which we all look.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 54
•
24:39
The Big Reveal
A lot of life is timing. We don't control that at all, but God does. In this episode we hear about Paul's excitement about God's timing and what that means for us.
•
20:31
Mark 10:46-52 - Leave the Cloak
We have ideas in our minds of what makes a hero, but we're sometimes surprised. In this episode, the VC looks at one of the heroes who pops up out of one the most unlikely places.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 53
•
23:56
Mark 10:35-45 Asking for Glory
We have ideas about what we want out of life, and we hate to miss an opportunity. In this episode, the VC looks at a time some disciples seized an opportunity and a lesson ensued.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 52
•
25:42
Mark 10:32-34 He Nailed the Details
People often wonder when and how they will die. Some people wish they knew; others are glad they can't. Jesus knew the details of His coming death and described them for His disciples beforehand. In this episode, the VC will t...
•
Season 11
•
Episode 51
•
20:16
Mark 10:17-31 Gaining 100-Fold
Advice abounds here in Uganda and elsewhere concerning the best way for gain the blessings of God. In this episode, the VC looks at a time where Jesus lays it out for His disciples so they can see it and follow.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 50
•
27:39
Mark 10:13-16 A Child and a Present
Jesus often used circumstances and the world around Him to teach profound theological lessons. In this episode, the VC teaches from a passage concerning the nature of the kingdom where the disciples get in big trouble with their Teacher.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 49
•
17:24
Mark 10:1-12 Jesus on Divorce
While divorce seems to be a settled topic in society at large, many in the Church want to know what the Bible says. In this episode, the VC looks at the teachings of Jesus around marriage and divorce.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 48
•
28:25
Mark 9:50 Salt is Good
Christians play an essential role in the world. Perhaps you wonder what your purpose is for being here. In this episode, the VC explores how important Christ believes Christians are.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 47
•
23:32
Mark 9:49 Salted with Fire
Jesus' teaching sometimes contains unusual phrases that leaves a modern reader puzzled. In this episode, the VC examines Jesus' use of the phrase "Salted with fire" so that we may gain wisdom through his teaching.
•
Season 11
•
Episode 46
•
22:54
Mark 9:42-48 A Heavy Necklace
We don't always know the importance of the choices we make. In this lesson, Jesus lets us know clearly what we would choose about how we live our lives if we understood the options. Listen if you want to learn more about this ultimate cho...
•
Season 11
•
Episode 45
•
29:04