Pattern Podcast

What does it look like to both proclaim and demonstrate the gospel on the streets of King's Cross and beyond? How might we pursue and partner with the miraculous acts of Jesus? In this first episode back after a while, we chat with Lois Tackie-Oblie, Evangelism Pastor at KXC, about all things miracles and praying … Continue reading Miracles – Lois Tackie-Oblie →

Rachel Hughes, who leads Gas Street Church in Birmingham with her husband Tim, talks us through the practice of faithfulness. She shares powerfully and practically, pointing to her own personal experience to demonstrate why this slightly unglamourous fruit of the Spirit is of such vital importance for us today.

Back at the beginning of 2020 we hosted a live Pattern event looking at the topic of Exhaustion with Dr Roger Bretherton. Roger is senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Lincoln and is chair of The British Association of Christians in Psychology. In this special episode, Roger explores the differences between tiredness and … Continue reading Exhaustion – Dr Roger Bretherton →

Nick Crawley, leader of Crossnet Church in Bristol and creator of the Bible for Life resource, shares his wisdom on scripture memorisation and the impact it can have on our lives.

Tyler Staton – who pastors Trinity Grace Church in Williamsburg, NYC – unpacks this ancient practice to help us be with Jesus through reading and meditating on the Bible prayerfully.

Katia Adams unpacks the practice of faith for the Pattern podcast, casting vision for how Jesus calls us to lead “unreasonable” lives that unlock the impossible

In 2015 Bishop Michael Curry was appointed presiding bishop of the US Episcopal Church. Last year, he captivated millions the world over with his address at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. It was an absolute privilege to sit down with Bishop Curry at Canterbury Cathedral to discuss the practice of love.

John Swinton joins us from his sabbatical in Australia to share his thoughts and insights on compassion. John was a nurse in the mental health sector and now is a professor at the University of Aberdeen. He has a beautiful vision for living lives of compassion fuelled by his life long work and friendship with … Continue reading Compassion – John Swinton →

We caught up with Ruth Yimika Afolabi, writer, editor and founder of Magnify magazine. Words are clearly important for her work life but we wanted to hear her thoughts on the impact they can have on a personal relationship with God.

Pete Greig, founder of 24-7 Prayer and who leads Emmaus Road Guildford with his wife Sammy, discusses his thoughts on the practice of solitude. Pete explains how it is one of the most radical things we can practice in our apprenticeship to Jesus whether you’re an extrovert or an introvert.

Mark Knight, a lecturer at St Mellitus Collage, shares his thoughts on the importance of confession and how it’s still relevant today.

Caleb Meakins has plenty of experience in stepping out of his comfort zone. He founded the Shift movement, a community of young Christians with a vision to see people captivated by God and impacting culture, and more recently set up Bake and Brew, a coffee house and creative community space in Ethiopia. In this episode, he … Continue reading Undignified – Caleb Meakins →

Principal of Westminster Theological Centre Lucy Peppiatt discusses how we can cultivate a devotional prayer life.

Bishop of Kensington, Graham Tomlin, was heavily involved in caring for the local community affected by the Grenfell tragedy of June 2017. In this podcast, we explore the topic of peace and how we can experience it amidst the ups and downs of life.

For this episode, we headed to Lambeth Palace to speak with Kiera Phyo, director of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Reconciling Leaders Network, and Philip Guthrie, a mediator and trustee of Wandsworth Mediation Service, about the extraordinary power of reconciliation.

In this episode Jay Pathak, who is lead pastor of Mile High Vineyard Church in Denver, Colorado, describes courage as the foundational virtue, suggesting that all other virtues are tested at the point of courage.

The Bible helps us live in the story of Jesus and anchors us in the truths of the Kingdom of God. It may be an ancient library of books, but it has everything to do with daily life in the present. Bishop of Kensington Graham Tomlin talks us through the practice of Bible study.

If we are to live ethically, we need to ask questions about how our choices and actions impact both people and planet. Environmentalist and author Ruth Valerio discusses the importance of ethical living and why, as followers of Jesus, we should care about this practice.

Jon Tyson, who leads Church of the City in New York City, joins us from across the pond to share his thoughts, experiences and pointers on the practice of intercession.

Pete Hughes unpacks some of the theology behind the practice of generosity, exploring the life-changing impact it can have on both ourselves and on those around us.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams unpacks the power of kindness as displayed through the character and life of Jesus, encouraging us to delight in and be glad for those around us.

How can we take practical steps to simplify our lives in order to allow for a more wholehearted focus on Jesus. Environmentalist and theologian Ruth Valerio discusses the importance of simplicity as we look to practise the way of Jesus in the 21st century.

If we fully grasp the practice of forgiveness – this radical way of Jesus – we will see the world around us changed. In this episode former Archbishop of Canterbury and leading British theologian Rowan Williams gives us his unique perspective on the power of forgiveness.

Our cities and communities will be transformed as we reflect the Jesus who welcomed the outsider. Lead pastor of Garden Church in Long Beach, California, Darren Rouanzoin challenges us to embrace those who are different to us, so that they might be drawn into family, encounter the presence of God and realise their worth.

We caught up with Jane Williams, who lectures at St Mellitus theological college, to lear more about the practice of contemplation and its role in a busy city like London.

Jane Williams is assistant dean and a lecturer at St Mellitus College. She discusses why it takes real strength to embody deep-rooted gentleness and suggests some of the steps we might take towards this.

The Examen is an immediate solution to the problem of ‘what do I pray about?’ Jonny Hughes, who leads Trinity Church Nottingham, talks us through it.

Can you imagine a hurried Jesus? John Mark Comer – who is pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon – suggests that love, joy and peace are incompatible with the life of hurry. We’re invited to slow down and be present to the goodness of God in every moment.

John Mark Comer is pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. We caught up with him to discuss the practice of Sabbath, the effect it’s had on his own life and why being present to God, our friends and family is one of the most punk rock things we can do.

Jo Soper, who leads Exeter Network Church with her husband Jon, spoke to us about the importance of encouragement in our every day lives.

Jon Soper, who leads Exeter Network Church with his wife Jo, discusses the discipline of fasting and how as a practice it helps us to be with Jesus.

Psychologist and academic Dr Roger Bretherton takes a look at the importance of curiosity from a psychological perspective and from a biblical point of view, discussing how it can lead us to a deeper understanding of the person of Jesus.

Ele Mumford and her husband John started Vineyard UK which is part of a global church planting movement. We caught up with her to learn more about her passion for sharing the gospel and to hear some of her “glory stories”!

Lecturer in Political Theology at St Mellitus Selina Stone discusses the practice of liberation.