The Adrian Warnock Christian Podcast

Dr Adrian Warnock
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This podcast is influenced by my medical training, work as a psychiatrist, serving as a pastoral leader in a growing multicultural church, and lived experience of chronic illness including blood cancer, which led to me taking early retirement. As my energy permits, I create these episodes, TikTok videos, Christian nonfiction books, and articles for Substack, Patheos, and other websites. All I say and write is driven by the following conviction: The resurrection of Jesus changes everything. Just not all at once. Healing takes time. Compassion and patience sustain us over a lifetime of change. adrianwarnock.substack.com

  1. 2d ago

    Making the most out of your E-mail Newsletter

    Some of us have wrongly assumed that email is somehow in the past, and particularly email newsletters. But actually, email has not gone away and it’s not going anywhere fast. How could you make the most of your newsletter? If you have a church email newsletter, or if you’re a writer trying to produce an email list of people who might be interested in early access to your books to review, or buying them, or if you’re just a blogger who wants to have direct contact with people in your readership. In short if you have a group of people that you’re wanting to reach out to. Then it turns out email is actually still quite important. Watch or read about this episode on Substack: https://adrianwarnock.substack.com/p/making-the-most-out-of-your-e-mail This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adrianwarnock.substack.com

    8 min
  2. John Lennox on Suffering, Hope and Intelligence

    4d ago

    John Lennox on Suffering, Hope and Intelligence

    Join me as I interview leading Christian  thinker and author Prof John  Lennox. What does human and artificial intelligence tell us about the  existance of God and our place in the universe? We mention Dr. Jordan B. Peterson several times during this discussion as well as Timothy Keller .  Few people are really challenging the roots of our defective modern culture more than Peterson, Keller, and Lennox. The goal is to stimulate people to really think. This discussion is not hard to follow, we do not use complex terms, but I pray it will help you explore your most fundamental assumptions about the meaning of life, and in particular our place in the universe. We talk about a personal relationship with God, and how whilst suffering poses us questions, to give an atheist answer doesn't take away the pain it only takes away the hope.  The video is also available: https://admin.patheos.com/blogs/adrianwarnock/2020/06/live-john-lennox-on-suffering-hope-and-intelligence This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adrianwarnock.substack.com

    59 min

  3. 4d ago

    Whatever Happened to the Young, Restless and Reformed? How a generation of bloggers helped build faith community online, and why Substack feels like the early days all over again.

    Live with two of the earliest Christian bloggers, Adrian Warnock and Aaron Armstrong, who are now both old, settled, and mortgaged: The collapse of social media and how to recapture bridge-building. Well hi everyone, I’m Adrian Warnock, and I’m here with my old friend,” I said, before apologizing for the word “old.” But looking at Aaron Armstrong on the screen, I had to admit it: “You’re just as grey as I am!” Aaron and I first met online when we were both part of something people used to call the Young, Restless and Reformed movement, which, alongside and overlapping with the Emergent Church was a major force in the Christian Blogosphere in the early 2000s. I asked him why people don’t talk about that anymore. “Well,” Aaron said, “partly because we’re all middle-aged, settled, and mortgaged.” There is definitely a lot of truth in that. But perhaps we have also become quite static or even sclerotic and not reforming anymore. If you are not careful, when you become older, you do not want to reform anymore. You think you have arrived. Watch the video or read about the episode over on Substack where you can also join the conversation: https://adrianwarnock.substack.com/p/whatever-happened-to-the-young-restless This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adrianwarnock.substack.com

    1h 43m
  4. Adrian meets the Practical Theology Guy: Charismatic and Reformed discuss calmly together!

    Jun 19

    Adrian meets the Practical Theology Guy: Charismatic and Reformed discuss calmly together!

    I had scheduled my official first Substack video conversation for next Monday, but thought I had better try out the system. What quickly ensued was actually a fascinating serendipitos conversation with the author of Practical Theology. We discussed a range of subjects including our early experiences of Substack, and how it feels like the early days of blogging and Twitter. We both enjoy the real contact and feedback. I started blogging back in 2003, so I have been around the houses a little bit. This platform already feels like it rewards good quality content rather than just fluff or outrage. We then moved into theology, Christian experience, the Puritans, John Newton, John MacArthur, cessationism, charismatic gifts, illumination, prophecy, and the sufficiency of Scripture. We agreed that Christians must not reduce Bible study to something purely academic. We need commentaries and careful thinking, but we must also be aware of the Spirit applying His Word to our lives today. We also talk about the dangers of saying “God told me,” especially around hatch, match, and dispatch: babies, marriage, and death. In those areas especially, we need to be extra careful. Most would agree that these things should basically never be foretold. Wishful thinking, even if it is not labelled prophecy, can be equally harmful. We agree that we must weigh everything, test everything, and keep it all under the authority of Scripture. I very much enjoyed this conversation and hope we can do it again. And since then I have read his article on Jeremiah. Here is an extract that demonstrates his writing skill and insights: The whole sacramental system was about a relationship, that they may glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The only way to do that is by worship and obedience. The main point from the start was always obedience. The sacrificial system was put in place so that a soul with the right heart, who is weighed down under the burden of sin, may come with a sacrifice appointed and offer it up in faith, and have his conscience eased and his sins forgiven, by the future work of Christ. But that was also by faith: the faith in God's own declaration that He is merciful, kind, and forgives iniquity. The sacrifices were also there so that man could continue to take part in the means of grace and have a continuing relationship with God. Technically this system is very straightforward. If you have any questions about how to run your own video podcast, ask away in the comments over on Substack, where you can also watch the video: https://adrianwarnock.substack.com/p/adrian-meets-the-practical-theology This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adrianwarnock.substack.com

    32 min

  5. Jun 19

    The Andy Burnham Bounce is Real What Does This Mean for Starmer, Streeting, and British Politics

    Andy Burnham 55% Bounce Shocks Labour’s Keir Starmer The results of the Makerfield by-election are in. Andy Burnham didn’t just scrape in as many predicted. His personal political brand dominated Reform in one of its heartlands. And whilst Restore, beloved of Elon Musk, did take votes away from Reform, Burnham’s share of the vote was greater than all other parties combined at 55%. In this podcast, I discuss the differences between an American system of a directly elected president vs ours where prime ministers are regularly fired by their own party’s elected representatives. The question now seems to be how quickly Burnham will become our prime minister, not whether he will be or not. This conversational episode talks about the balance between loyalty and acting for the good of the party and perhaps the country. I discuss why capitalism is the best system but needs regulation and social justice to limit its tendency to make the rich richer and the poor poorer. I referred to my previous article, which reminded us that God honors the poor but humbles the rich. I spoke about political hope, how Burnham seems to have charisma and is offering change. He believes he can single-handedly prevent Nigel Farage from eventually becoming prime minister. Burnham will present himself as a unifying leader despite his challenge to Keir Starmer and the risk that this will lead to a damaging, divisive leadership battle within the Labour Party. Starmer said yesterday that he will fight on. Sometimes, though, even a day is a long time in politics. I speculate that if enough MPs and ministers quietly tell him that it is time to quit, he might just do that. And if Burnham wants to lead a unity government, he might offer him the Foreign Office. Most people seem to agree that the main area in which Starmer has done a good job is foreign relations. I also wondered if there’s already a secret deal for Wes Streeting to abandon his own leadership hopes and become the next Chancellor, our finance minister. You heard it here first. As Christians it is important that we discuss what loyalty to means in a church context, and why some say it’s never right to challenge a leader. I offer this video podcast as a freewheeling response to the latest political news. Watch the video, see Burnham's acceptance speech, and join the conversation at Substack: https://adrianwarnock.substack.com/p/the-andy-burnham-bounce-is-real-what This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adrianwarnock.substack.com

    31 min

  6. Jun 18

    Faith Alone Misses Real Healing: How can a Biopsychosocial-spiritual Approach Help me?

    When Your Life Falls Apart “No matter what precautions we take, no matter how well we have put together a good life, no matter how hard we have worked to be healthy, wealthy, comfortable with friends and family, and successful with our career — something will inevitably ruin it.” (Tim Keller) This podcast episode is nothing less than an attempt to explain the four-legged stool approach which I have during in my own difficult times, with patients as a doctor and psychiatrist, and with church members I was trying to help pastorally. Whether you are a health professional, social worker, pastor, concerned friend, or someone who is struggling right now, here is a framework that will hopefully guide first steps towards healing. One reason we struggle to share our struggles with others is that we are afraid of the possible responses we will get.  This article and podcast aims to help you not put your foot in it by saying something unhelpful like, “if you just had enough faith, everything would be sorted out” or one of a million other damaging phrases.  Check out Aaron’s article too, think of his as something of a diagnosis and this as just beginning to talk about treatment. Read more, watch the video or join the conversation here: https://adrianwarnock.substack.com/p/faith-alone-misses-real-healing-how This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adrianwarnock.substack.com

    26 min
  7. Recapturing the joy of old-school blogging here on Substack

    Jun 16

    Recapturing the joy of old-school blogging here on Substack

    Maybe this is the first podcast of mine which you have watched or listened to. Maybe you have never read one of my articles. Or maybe you have been with me for the whole journey since the giddy early days of blogging, when back in 2003 I jumped aboard the roller coaster. Perhaps you have been following along through Crossway publishing my first book, Raised With Christ, and throughout my journey with chronic illness including blood cancer. But it turns out blogging has not disappeared! Not since those early days have I been as excited about a new platform for my writing as I am about Substack! I have discovered one of the web's best-kept secrets, although it is growing very rapidly at the moment,  This is basically the home for blogging  as it used to be.   I'm so excited I feel like an old friend changed their name moved away, we lost contact and suddenly I ran into them almost by chance.  I feel like I've joined a secret society. Shh! Don't tell anyone. Okay. You can tell other old-school bloggers, like me, if you like.   This podcast is a collection of three videos I filmed over the last two weeks. It includes an explanation of my background. After all these years and many struggles I really am more and more confident that:  Jesus’ resurrection really does change everything, just not all at once.  I have only been posting over on Substack for just over two weeks as I write this.  In the first two weeks on  I gained over 100 new subscribers from a standing start. This seems a very small number compared to much larger numbers of followers on my X and Facebook  pages. But the level and depth of interaction has been much better here than there. It has been hugely encouraging, and three people already saying they have bought one of  as a result. I have realized that Substack is so much more than a new social media platform designed with real writers in mind. It can be: An email subscription list.  A place to host multiple newsletter-style publications A place to build a more direct relationship with your readers A place to host paid-for content behind a paywall.  A podcast.  A place to create and host videos, including interviews.  A place to host your own domain rather than paying money for a separate website. An alternative to following RSS feeds.   Read my full article about Substack here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/adrianwarnock/2026/06/i-know-where-all-the-bloggers-have-gone-substack-and-tiktok/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adrianwarnock.substack.com

    13 min
  8. Words of hope from John Newton updated into modern English. Forgiveness gives us the time to change.

    May 31

    Words of hope from John Newton updated into modern English. Forgiveness gives us the time to change.

    Imagine receiving these words as a message written just for you today by your friend and pastor, a certain John Newton. “I can truly say, that I hold you in my heart and in my prayers. I rejoice to see the beginning of a good and gracious work in you. I have confidence in the Lord Jesus, that he will carry this work on and complete it, that you will be among those who will sing about redeeming love for eternity. Therefore, do not fear any of the things appointed for you to suffer along the way. “So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world” (1 Peter 1:13, NLT). Do not be impatient, but wait humbly on the Lord. You have one hard lesson to learn, that is, the evil of your own heart. You know something about it, but you must know more. The more we know about ourselves, the more we will prize and love Jesus and His salvation. I hope that what you find in yourself by daily experience will humble you, but not discourage you. Humble you it should, and I believe it does. Are not you amazed sometimes that you should have as much as a hope, that, poor and needy like you are, the Lord thinks of you? But do not let what you feel discourage you. If our Physician is Almighty, our disease cannot be desperate.  If he casts no one out that comes to Him (John 6:37), why should we fear? Our sins are many, but His mercies are more. Our sins are great, but His righteousness is greater. We are weak, but he is powerful. Most of our complaints are due to unbelief, and the remainder of a legalistic spirit. These evils are not removed in a day. Wait on the Lord, and he will help you to see more and more of the power and grace of our High Priest. The more you know Him, the better you will trust Him. The more you trust Him, the better you will love Him. The more you love Him, the better you will serve Him. This is God’s way. You are not called to buy, but to beg. Not to be strong in yourself, but in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. He is teaching you these things, and I trust He will teach you to the end. Remember, the growth of a Christian is not like a mushroom which sprouts quickly, but like an oak tree, which grows very slowly indeed but steadily. Many suns, showers, and frosts, pass before it comes to maturity. In winter, when it seems dead, it is gathering strength in its roots. Be humble, watchful, and diligent in taking part in the means of grace.  Seek to look past everything, fix your eyes on Jesus, and all will be well. I entrust you to the care of the good Shepherd, and remain, for his sake, Yours, John Newton This letter, written so many years ago, is still very relevant to us today, and yet it sounds alien to modern eases  that one of the chief lessons of our lives is to learn just how evil and deceptive our own hears are.  But how true this is to our own experiences. We would do well to talk about these matters much more than we do. This letter could (and probably will) function as an introduction to both of the books I am currently still writing, but which I have released to the world in an “early access” form. In many ways, this short letter contains the heartbeat of both books: the slow and painful discovery of what is really in each of our hearts, and the wonderful news that God’s grace is so much stronger than our sin, and gradually changes us over decades. The Traitor Within explores this idea that our own hearts, by lying to us, are actually our own worst enemies.  It shows us how to understand ourselves and gives us tools to help us on our journey of healing. https://mybook.to/traitorwithin Amazing Grace updates Newton’s autobiography and a selection of his teachings into modern English. Our deceitful hearts are a major theme of his writings. https://mybook.to/amazinggrace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adrianwarnock.substack.com

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This podcast is influenced by my medical training, work as a psychiatrist, serving as a pastoral leader in a growing multicultural church, and lived experience of chronic illness including blood cancer, which led to me taking early retirement. As my energy permits, I create these episodes, TikTok videos, Christian nonfiction books, and articles for Substack, Patheos, and other websites. All I say and write is driven by the following conviction: The resurrection of Jesus changes everything. Just not all at once. Healing takes time. Compassion and patience sustain us over a lifetime of change. adrianwarnock.substack.com

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