Some things just don’t fit—like mixing old and new, or forcing tradition into the gospel. In this episode, we explore Mark 2:18-22, where Jesus shows that His good news isn’t about rigid religious customs but a new relationship, covering, and joy. Christianity isn’t a funeral march; it’s a wedding feast! Are you experiencing that joy? Join me as we dive into the big questions of life, faith, and the universe. Thanks for listening to Good News for Armagh—reach out with your thoughts! Slán go fóill.

Good News for Armagh – Mark 2:13-17: The Most Hated Teaching of the BibleExplore Jesus’ call to Levi, a despised tax collector, and the transformative power of grace. Discover why the Gospel’s most hated teaching—that all are sinners in need of a Savior—is also its most hopeful truth. Through four key reflections, see how Jesus sees us, calls us, eats with us, and defends us, offering a radical new life. This episode challenges us to embrace our brokenness and God’s boundless love. Will you answer His call?

In this episode of Good News for Armagh, we tackle the universal struggle of guilt and shame. Drawing from Mark 2:1-12, we explore how guilt paralyzes us and how Jesus offers the ultimate solution—real forgiveness and a new identity. Discover the transformative power of His grace, the certainty of His forgiveness, and the hope of a fresh start. Whether you’re feeling weighed down by past mistakes or longing for freedom, this episode reminds us that Jesus meets us where we are, offering healing and restoration. Tune in for encouragement, truth, and the good news that changes everything.

Listen to Dan's story of growing up in vague belief to coming to know the reality to knowing God intimately. There is such a difference, listen to Dan tell us about it.

Listen to Pakie's story, of addiction, mistrust and a 15 year fight with God. P.S. God won.

Listen to Tommys story

God has a purpose in Christ and he wants us involved! What did Jesus come to do, what is the gospel? these questions and more are answered in this weeks podcast.

Jesu has come to destroy the works of the Devil. Here he proves it. Mark1v21-34. 21 And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, 24 “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” 25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28 And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee. 29 And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon's mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. 31 And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.32 That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.

Listen to James tell how he came out of addiction to find Life in Jesus. If you would like a copy of James' book, here is a link:https://www.amazon.co.uk/no-hope-full-joy-ebook/dp/B09VW5JD1R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H83DMMY0BJNA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lvAq-iM04BSYHRPJE-p3tQ.NA5COFK8_TSw6Bzu7j7JasMZvuY2oDzVNh-iLJTsXwQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=james+goldie+no+hope&qid=1718749434&s=instant-video&sprefix=james+goldie+no+hope%2Cinstant-video%2C170&sr=1-1 James facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Jamgo1dman

Paul tells his story of growing up in a Catholic home in Ireland and his struggle to see how God was relevant to his life and how he then found reality in the Gospel.