Word on Wednesday with John Mason
John Mason: Speaker and writer. President of the Anglican Connection; Commissary to the Anglican Arc
Show overview
Word on Wednesday with John Mason has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 308 episodes. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 5 min and 12 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 24 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 91 episodes published. Published by John Mason: Speaker and writer. President of the Anglican Connection; Commissary to the Anglican Arc.
From the publisher
The weekly podcast is a Mid-week Bible Reflection that includes Prayers drawn from an Anglican Prayer Book, Bible Readings (typically from the New Revised Standard Version), and a Bible Reflection given by an ordained minister of the Church. Each podcast session is introduced and closed with Music (and may occasionally include a song).
Latest Episodes
View all 308 episodesThe Trinity - The God Who is Love
God's Breath
God's Glory
Never Alone!
Marvellous Things
Shepherd
Jesus' Resurrection - Next Steps
He Is Risen Indeed. Hallelujah!
Resurrection - The Greatest Design
In today's world, influential voices sometimes angrily dismiss Jesus's bodily resurrection. But when we consider the evidence, it becomes clear that his resurrection didn't occur because of some natural mechanism. It happened because the creator God chose to intervene.Find out more in this podcast.
Ep 312Why The Cross?
Easter Day that we celebrate this Sunday, is a gala day as we remember Jesus's resurrection from the dead. His resurrection underscores the validity of the Christian faith. Without it, we are lost.
The Cross
Easter Day that we celebrate this Sunday, is a gala day as we remember Jesus' resurrection from the dead. His resurrection underscores the validity of the Christian faith. Without it, we are lost.
Ep 311God So Loved The World ...
Today, God is not so much dead as cancelled. He is not to be spoken about. If he does exist, there's nothing good to say about him: he is grim and uncaring.How different this is from what the Bible actually says about God. Consider the most well-known words in the Bible: 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. (John 3 v.16)This podcast reflects on this truth.
Ep 310The Hope of Glory ...?
Aspects of Christianity can seem far-fetched to our 21st century minds. But before dismissing the supernatural events in the Bible, listen to this podcast which focuses on Jesus' Transfiguration.
Ep 309Heavenly Treasure
At a time of economic challenges and inflation, it is easy to be consumed with anxiety about money and possessions. As Jesus' Sermon on the Mount moves on, he exhorts us to view life and the material world from a bigger perspective.Find out from this podcast what Jesus has to say about money and possessions.
Ep 308Self-Deception
Human relationships on the personal and international level must rate as the greatest challenge for the world's future. The season of Lent focuses on the themes of repentance and God's forgiveness, spiritual renewal and growth through Bible reading and prayer.Find out more in this podcast.
Ep 307Real Freedom
Many people reckon real freedom is the ability to do whatever you want without external restraints. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lays out the pattern for living for his people, opening up the real meaning of love for God in loving our neighbor.Find out from this podcast how Jesus frames freedom.
Ep 306Ash Wednesday Reflection
As Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, this podcast reflects on God's Word, focusing on Ephesians chapter 6 verses 10 through 19. In the face of a troubled and conflicted world, Paul the Apostle exhorts us to stand firm in the faith, grounded in truth, living a life of integrity and trusting prayer, committed to promoting God's gospel.
Ep 304A New Year - Jesus' Beatitudes
Great leaders are remembered for their speeches as well as their accomplishments. This week we turn to the introduction of Jesus' memorable Sermon on the Mount which begins with his Beatitudes. We find the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of St Matthew, chapter 5 verses 1 through 12.
Ep 305Living As Salt and Light
Loud voices today insist that there is no God, leaving us adrift on the ocean of life without an agreed moral compass. This podcast considers the implications of Jesus' timeless words to all his followers, "You are the salt of the earth" and "You are the light of the world".
Ep 303Wisdom We Need - About Life
The wisdom books stand apart from the main narrative of the Bible, asking questions about our experiences of life. Job asks 'How do we make sense of suffering, especially the suffering of the seemingly innocent?' The Song of Songs explores God's gift of the joys of love and sex. Proverbs provides a framework for street-smart and successful godly living. Ecclesiastes asks, 'What's the purpose of life?' Find out more in this week's podcast.