New Wine England: Podcast

What you see and how you see it is critical to how you live and behave. In this talk, Katia, who'll be speaking at our United 20 gathering, calls us to adjust our vision. Katia and her husband Julian lead Frequentsee, teaching Kingdom tools to help release people to change the world, no matter their sphere of influence Thanks to them for allowing us to share this talk. Katia and Julian will be speaking at United 20 Weeks 1 & 2: united.new-wine.org

Mary is Indian, African and British and is training for ordination. John White asks her about her journey of discovery around race and belonging in the church.

Laura's father died of cancer when she was just eight. John White asks her how she dealt with his loss and learned to let God and other people into her grief.

Jackie was training for ordination when she experienced a scary few months of critical illness. John White asks her what sustained her through this testing time for her and her family.

John Coutts' church wasn't growing, causing him to resign and go back to seminary. John White asks him about the struggle and questioning that followed.

Cathy Green's dream was to circumnavigate the world as part of a yacht race, but an accident got in the way. She shares her story and John White asks her how she dealt with the disappointment and frustration.

When we're going through difficult times we need to be able to talk about our struggles, not just when we've come out the other side, but at the time. John White, a curate in Bristol, shares his vision for this six-part podcast series and tells a little of his story of experiencing rejection on his journey towards ordination.

Andy reminds us of the benefits of remembering to thank God for all he's done and continues to do in our lives.

Susie, who ministers on an urban estate in Lancashire, encourages us to care for the last, the least and the lost and see them as God does.

William explores how the gospel is so much more than something to make us feel better about ourselves - it has the power to transform us.

Explore how being more intentional can help us live wholly as God intended; in the direction of fullness, peace and joy, rather than towards poor health and burnout. United 18 seminar by Niky Dix, Founder of Intentional Health (equipping the local Church to inspire healthy communities).

Debra from Redeeming Our Communities (ROC) looks at the miraculous catch of fish in Luke 5 and the importance of working in partnership if we're going to see communities transformed.

Mick reminds us to look for the blessings amidst the battles of life.

Anita ponders how we can be grandparents who bless, pray for and love our grandchildren.

Brian reflects on the importance of stillness and silence if we want to hear God.

Patrick explores the meaning of the term self-compassion.

The gift of prophecy is not reserved for the super spiritual. The Bible promises that all God's people would prophesy. This workshop aims to help you discover and develop your prophetic gift and grow in confidence in speaking out prophetic words with power to release hope in others. The session ends with a practical, ideal for small groups.

Jossy reminds us to approach God with confidence and ask him to use us to transform a world in need.

Nicola shares how we can accept ourselves as far from perfect when we embrace God's love for us.

Andy suggests we need to see our weaknesses differently.

Natalie of Jubilee+ explores the meaning of 'mercy'.

Simon of Great Lakes Outreach in Burundi reminds us how to keep the faith and finish well.

Joanna tells a story of God reminding her and many others that he hears us, cares and provides for us.

Stephen shares from an experience of being forced to be dependent on others.

Haydon reminds us what God can do when we put our trust in him.

The New Testament freely acknowledges that Christian faith stands or falls on the claim that Jesus Christ rose bodily from the dead. Andy Moore and Max Baker-Hytch look at the historical evidence for this astonishing claim, surveying a set of historical facts accepted by a wide majority of historians (both Christian and non-Christian) who specialise in the topic.

Nikolaos explores the need to make our churches places where those with mental health issues are included and listened to rather than judged.

Artist Matt encourages us to see the creativity in the things we do every day.

'But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law' (Galatians 5:22-23). Niky compares her love for God with her love for chocolate.

The UK Director of Care for the Family reminds us that the words we speak have great power in the lives of those around us.

The last 100 years have seen a gender revolution over how women and men relate, with the frequent slogan 'battle of the sexes'. But don't battles leave everyone wounded? What would it look like to reject sin's language of battles and ruling? How does the Bible point to a harmony in which women and men both thrive? (Morning Seminar from Hub 1 Venue, United 18 Week 2)

'Prayer, like worship, is a way of life, not an occasional foray into a spiritual realm.' Pete, one of the leadership team at Threshold Church in Lincolnshire, reflects on the power of prayer.

Jane encourages us to pursue balance and justice.

James reminds us that the Christian life is more about becoming who we're designed to be than doing what we're supposed to do.

'I want to realign my life so that I'm able to do more of the things of God this year.' Assistant National Leader Mark shares some of his hopes and dreams for 2019.

Kate encourages us to expect God to do something new in and through us this year.

Paul reminds us to welcome the kind of disruption Jesus brings this Christmas.

Vicar Rod shares two thoughts about why advent is about so much more than preparation for the Christmas season.

Prison governor Nikki M reminds us to make courage and gratitude part of our everyday lives.

‘Somehow the hopes and dreams of all humanity are vested in this baby.’ Author of The Bible Course, Andrew reminds us to frame our Christmas messages in the bigger story of God.

‘When I come to pray, his Spirit is already praying for me.’ Benedict and Christa of St Matthias Canning Town remind us that prayer is easier than we think.

'Our tears are not self-indulgent expressions; they are the heart cry of humanity when life hurts.' Founder of mental health charity ThinkTwice, Rachael reminds us of the power of lament.

Susie reminds us to give our worries to God and trust that he's in control.

Jon shares how unlikely friendships formed when he opened up his house to his neighbours.

For Christians the cross of Christ is the central event in history. Yet for many the idea of divine judgement is fraught with questions. Why couldn't a loving God just forgive? Why was the cross necessary? This talk looks at what the Bible teaches and why it uniquely answers the deepest longings of the human heart. Lara is an RZIM Itinerant Speaker. She holds degrees in History, English Literature, and Education from the University of Cape Town as well as a Certificate in Theology and Apologetics through the OCCA and Wycliffe Hall. All United teaching is available to purchase from www.essentialchristian.com/newwine

Zac, a student at London School of Theology, reminds us of Paul's challenge in 1 Corinthians 1 to pray and work for unity and wholeness in the Church.

Pioneer curate John reminds us to ask Jesus what he calls success rather than focusing on what we think will make us complete.

Rachel shares three anchor points to help our times of prayer become deeper conversations with God.

Pioneer Minister Paul encourages us to embrace spiritual practices that allow God to gradually change us into his likeness.

Vicar Laura explores how we move beyond the 'in love' stage to letting Jesus' love define us.

First in a series of talks on Luke's gospel. Series Description: Luke loves to tell stories of Jesus relating to the most unlikely people, breaking boundaries, eating with sinners and outcasts, causing controversy and seeing the Spirit work in unexpected ways. We will hear stories from both his and our time to inspire and challenge us. Chris Lane is Leader of Langworthy Community Church, Salford & Tutor at St Mellitus NW @chrisdlane For the complete series, search for Chris Lane at United 18 at www.essentialchristian.com/newwine