Patriarch The Podcast
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
A free serialisation of Colin Piper's novel telling the story of Abraham Abraham was rich, but wealth meant little to him. He loved his wife, but betrayed her twice. He took an army to war, but wasn’t a soldier. He headed up a household, but failed to hold his family together. He was a hero of faith, but all too fallible. Patriarch is a faithful retelling of the Bible story of Abraham. Available as a free audio book in approx. 15 mins segments, it is read personally by the author, Colin Piper, from his croft up in the Scottish Highlands.
Location:
United Kingdom
Description:
A free serialisation of Colin Piper's novel telling the story of Abraham Abraham was rich, but wealth meant little to him. He loved his wife, but betrayed her twice. He took an army to war, but wasn’t a soldier. He headed up a household, but failed to hold his family together. He was a hero of faith, but all too fallible. Patriarch is a faithful retelling of the Bible story of Abraham. Available as a free audio book in approx. 15 mins segments, it is read personally by the author, Colin Piper, from his croft up in the Scottish Highlands.
Language:
English
Website:
https://colinpiper.podbean.com
Email:
colin@icy.org.uk
Episodes
Coping with Change with Colin Piper & John Prockter
5/29/2022
Today, Colin and John are talking about coping with change. What we hope you'll find interesting about this episode is that Colin works on the world stage, whereas John works in and with local communities. In this episode John and Colin discuss what we're struggling with, the guilt we often feel and how we can find peace in the difficulty.
Duration:00:34:39
Patriarch Chapter 9
6/1/2021
Well this is it! The end of the story. Thank you so much to all of you who've journeyed with me, for your encouragement and insight. Do continue to feed back- I love it! And via www.biblenovels.com and the Biblenovels Facebook group, I'll keep you up to speed with what's coming next. I'm working on another Biblical character, but this time one you've probably not heard of or at least registered, which is crazy given how like Wally he just seems to keep popping up. But for now, it's time to...
Duration:00:23:09
Patriarch Chapter 8 Part 6
4/27/2021
Surely the most romantic episode in the whole story: as Isaac meets Rebekah for the first time, "she became his wife and he loved her". As we approach the last couple of episodes, I can think of no better ending! We've waded through some pretty tough stuff on the journey, so let's indulge in a glorious human tale, as old as time itself: love at first sight! www.biblenovels.com
Duration:00:22:41
Patriarch Chapter 8 Part 5
3/22/2021
When I first wrote this episode I had moment of self doubt and wondered if I had been a bit over indulgent. Was I making more of Rebekah as a confident self assured young woman than the text allowed? But then when I returned to the Biblical account, I realised afresh the space given to the story and the chapter that emerges through it justified my reflection that here is a woman who respected culture and traction and yet still had a voice. Listen, read and see what I mean!
Duration:00:24:15
Patriarch Chapter 8 Part 4
3/15/2021
We're approaching the end of the story but we still have time to introduce a remarkable young woman: Rebecca. Her servant heart, her sense of adventure. Her voice mattered, and that says a lot about her and what she had to say. Listen in and you'll see what I mean. There is something about Rebecca. www.biblenovels.com
Duration:00:19:39
Patriarch Chapter 8 Part 3
3/5/2021
If you still think Biblical characters are intimidating, though hopefully by now you can see their humanity a little more clearly, imagine what it was like to be one of their kids. We pick up the story of Isaac, and the issues of single parenting that the newly widowed Abraham has to grapple with. Do leave your reflections on the bible novels facebook group, and visit www.biblenovels.com Thanks for joining me on this journey!
Duration:00:21:51
Patriarch The Story Behind The Story Part 2
3/2/2021
Colin answers more questions about why God chose to speak to and use Abraham and how he imagines Abraham responded to what God was saying. For more of the backstory behind Patriarch, some Bible reading notes and other extras visit www.biblenovels.com and tell us what you think on the Biblenovels facebook group.
Duration:00:20:36
Patriarch Chapter 8 Part 2
2/22/2021
We continue to walk with Abraham through his bereavement and grief, and in the midst of it, remarkably, we find hope and fulfilment of the purposes and plans of God. Such are the eternal purposes of God, that they can redeem even the most wretched loss! If you need a window of hope right now, this might be it. www.biblenovels.com
Duration:00:19:19
Patriarch: The story behind the story Part 1
1/25/2021
Colin takes a break from recording Patriarch for a conversation with Simon Tuck and give us insights into why and how he wrote the book, what are his favourite bits and how they've shaped him. If you're enjoying Patriarch, you'll love this. If you haven't got into it yet, give this a quick listen and you just might!!!! www.biblenovels.com
Duration:00:21:33
Patriarch Chapter 8 Part 1
1/18/2021
There is one terrifying human experience we all share: bereavement. And whenever that pain is fuelled by regret, it can become, humanly speaking, unbearable. I spent some time reflecting upon a relatively short passage in the Genesis account, because these experiences are timeless and transcend culture. Faith in God doesn’t take away the pain. Often it accentuates it because of the depth of relationships and an openness to feel, which accompany a faith filled life. But faith does bring hope...
Duration:00:18:07
Patriarch Chapter 7 Part 4
1/12/2021
There are passages of the Bible which come alive and speak to all the senses. This is one such! Perhaps it is the renaissance art I’ve admired over the years or perhaps its the heart cry of one very flawed father to the perfect Father. But when I read of the sacrifice of Isaac, I see the dagger Abraham holds over his son and the glint of the sun as it catches the blade and travels 2000 years through time to bring light upon the darkness when a spear was thrust in the side of another Son on...
Duration:00:16:27
Patriarch Chapter 7 Part 3
1/4/2021
It was worth the wait. It’s taken 30+ podcasts to reach this point but yes, it was worth it. This podcast tells of a father who is prepared to sacrifice his son on a hill overlooking a city we’ll come to know as Jerusalem, and of a son who entrusts his life to his father. And it all took place a thousand years before Christ went to the cross on this very spot. If it was a Hollywood script it would be written off as corny. And yet it is history. His story: As the Father gives us a glimpse of...
Duration:00:24:10
Patriarch Chapter 7 Part 2
12/17/2020
It’s worth saying at the outset of this podcast, that I did my research and consulted some Biblical experts, before daring even to intimate that Abraham and Sarah were in any way estranged. But it seems that for a season at least that possibly was the case. Later the fact Abraham wasn’t present when Sarah died and had to travel some distance to attend to her funeral suggests this estrangement could even have been permanent. It shouldn’t surprise us given these are very human characters and...
Duration:00:23:45
Patriarch Chapter 7 Part 1
12/14/2020
Anyone who has had a family celebration go bad, will relate to this podcast. What should have been a celebration turned into a nightmare. In fact it was so bad, we’re still talking about it, 4000 years later! Now that’s what I call a bad party! Family dysfunction does that. Unless dealt with, it lies dormant beneath the surface ready to erupt without a moment’s notice. Class, culture, and sadly often even faith doesn’t mitigate the pain and damage done; though of course in the case of faith...
Duration:00:23:43
Patriarch Chapter 6 Part 4
12/7/2020
One story, three players. It is fascinating to reflect upon what was going through the minds of each, as the scene unfolds in this part of the story. We’re all on journey of faith. All of us, from the apparently secular or pagan, to the evidently Godly. It is true we can remain unmoved by God by what we experience in life, and sadly often do. Worse still it is possible to regress, and slip and slide backwards. But then even the greatest challenges can provoke, inspire and move us, regardless...
Duration:00:22:39
Patriarch Chapter 6 Part 3
11/23/2020
Well done for sticking with this story! it doesn’t make easy listening! But then we don’t live in the small small world of Disney. We live in a hugely complex world in which we need to make decisions with significant consequences not only for ourselves but those we love. And to make matters worse we only get one shot at life. Blow this one and there is no rewind button. What we do have though is a Father in heaven to whom we can turn for guidance through those decisions and help to navigate...
Duration:00:24:35
Patriarch Chapter 6 Part 2
11/17/2020
On the face of it this isn’t the most uplifting of episodes. Desperation and doubt, failure and fear: all lead to a series of poor and at times quite hideous decisions. We’ve just seen how absolute God’s judgment is. And yet here, as everyone tries to get on with life in the aftermath of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, we see how low life can get without Him. Ordinarily both God’s presence and His absence is a fearful thing, albeit for very different reasons. But in Christ, we can...
Duration:00:22:23
Patriarch Chapter 6 Part 1
11/9/2020
The aftermath of God’s judgment on Sodom was desperate. Lot was broken by it. And Abraham sets out on the road again, with more tragic consequences. Was he running away? Well you couldn’t blame him. All he could see was what lay in front of him and it was awful. I’m reminded once more, as so often with Abraham’s story, of the cross of Christ. How terrible was the darkness the morning after Christ’s crucifixion. Again the scene of God’s judgment, this time focused on His Son. The horror,...
Duration:00:23:39
Patriarch Chapter 5 Part 6
11/2/2020
If you’re listening from a western context at least, you’re likely to find this podcast pretty counter-cultural. It deals with God’s judgment on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and we’re simply not used to judgment these days. To judge is to imply you and your opinions are superior to others and you have the right to impose them upon others. This we see as arrogant and presumptuous. We judge those who judge severely! And yet, the Christian gospel is one of judgment. It tells of a holy God...
Duration:00:18:19
Patriarch Chapter 5 Part 5
10/19/2020
This is one of a handful of really tough episodes in the story of Abraham and his family. I simply can't empathise with a man who offers his daughters up to be gang raped. And yet the story is here in the Bible, and that I suppose is one of the reasons I love scripture. It is real. It doesn’t read like a fairy tale. Awful things happen and it doesn’t always turn out well. The Bible often leaves us with more questions than answers, and as frustrating as that sometimes is, it reminds me this...
Duration:00:24:54