The Long Obedience
The teaching ministry of Dr. Santosh Ninan
Episodes
10 episodes
Our New Identity - 1 Peter 2:1-10
In this episode of The Long Obedience, Pastor Santosh Ninan explores 1 Peter 2:1-10, challenging believers to reject relational sins that destroy community and instead crave the spiritual nourishment needed for ongoing sanctification. ...
Mere Christianity Review
In this special book review episode of The Long Obedience, Pastor Santosh dives into one of the most formative books of his life: C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity. He traces the book’s fascinating origins from Lewis’s BBC radio ...
Enduring Love - 1 Peter 1:22-25
In this episode of The Long Obedience, Pastor Santosh Ninan explores 1 Peter 1:22-25 to uncover the true foundation of authentic Christian community. Acknowledging the painful reality of "church hurt," he explains how believers can onl...
Setting Our Hope On Him - 1 Peter 1:13-21
In this episode of The Long Obedience, Pastor Santosh returns from a summer study break to dive into 1 Peter 1:13-21, exploring what it means to set our hope entirely on God's grace rather than fragile earthly pursuits like careers or ...
The Wonder of The Gospel - 1 Peter 1:10-12
In this episode of The Long Obedience, Pastor Santosh dives into 1 Peter 1:10-12 to explore the profound salvation predicted by Old Testament prophets and the enduring pattern of Christ's suffering followed by eternal glory. Reminding listeners...
Book Review: Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton
In a break from the usual Bible study, Pastor Santosh reviews one of his favorite books of all time, G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy. The episode explores Chesterton's compelling defense of the Christian faith, demonstrating how it answers...
Great Mercy and Living Hope - 1 Peter 1:3-9
In this episode of "The Long Obedience," Pastor Santosh Ninan unpacks 1 Peter 1:3-9, exploring the foundational themes of great mercy, new birth, and a living hope. He candidly shares from his own recent season of suffering to illustrate how Go...
Chosen Exiles - 1 Peter 1:1-2
In this episode of "The Long Obedience," Pastor Santosh begins his study of 1st Peter by examining chapter 1, verses 1-2. He explores what it means to be a "chosen exile" whose primary identity is firmly rooted in Jesus, especially when navigat...
Introduction and Overview of 1 Peter
In the inaugural episode of "The Long Obedience," host Dr. Santosh Ninan introduces his background in pastoral ministry and explains how a quote by Friedrich Nietzsche, later popularized by author Eugene Peterson, inspired the show's title. Sha...
The Long Obedience - Teaser
In "The Long Obedience," Pastor Santosh Ninan draws on over 20 years of ministry experience to explore how the Christian faith speaks into the difficult realities of modern life. Through a verse-by-verse study of 1st Peter, this teaching podcas...