Podcast appearances and mentions of Leon Evans

Join host Matt McChlery on the Christian Book Blurb podcast as he delves into a conversation with author Leon Evans about his new book, "No Greater Story." Discover how Leon uses the book of Isaiah to explore God's redemptive narrative and how our personal stories fit into this grand design. From overcoming fears to finding purpose in life's messes, Leon shares insights that inspire faith and transformation. Links Buy a copy of Leon's book 'No Greater Story' from St Andrews bookshop online Help keep this podcast on the web by simply buying me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattmcchlery Sponsor an episode of this podcast Click for Advertising info Visit Matt McChlery's website mattmcchlery.com Visit Leon Evan's website thethingsofleon.co.uk With thanks to this episode's sponsors 'God Whispers are Life Changers' by Michael and Delane Salkheld Takeaways Embrace Your Story: Accept the story God has given you, even if it's not what you expected, to find meaning and purpose. God in the Middle: God is present in the midst of our messes and pain, capable of transforming them into messages of hope. Dealing with Fear and Doubt: Fear and doubt are natural but should lead us to trust in God's greatness, potentially strengthening our faith. Sharing Your Story: Personal stories are powerful and can serve as a form of evangelism, as they are difficult to dispute. Transformation through Information, Inspiration, and Application: The book's structure aims to facilitate transformation by providing information, inspiration, and practical application. Sound Bites "If God is as great as he is, scriptures says he is, He's greater than those things that are against us and those things that are, you know, before us." - Leon Evans   "When we're in a mess, that's where God is. He's in the middle of our mess. When we're in pain, he's in the middle of our pain. When we're in doubt, he's in the middle of our doubt." - Leon Evans   "We might not get the story we want, but when God is in our story, he's writing something that's well worth talking about and sharing with others as well." - Leon Evans Chapters [00:00:00] Introduction to Christian Book Blurb [00:01:30] Meet Leon Evans: Author of 'No Greater Story' [00:03:00] The Theme of 'No Greater Story' [00:06:15] God is Greater Than Our Fears [00:09:45] Mess and Pain: Finding God in Our Stories [00:14:00] Doubt and Faith: Navigating Uncertainty [00:18:30] The Structure of 'No Greater Story' [00:22:00] Accessibility in Publishing [00:24:30] Embracing Our Stories in a Hurting World [00:28:00] Getting to Know Leon Evans [00:33:00] The Holy Spirit's Work Today [00:37:00] Future Projects and Resources [00:41:00] Conclusion and Farewell  

We have so many questions about the Holy Spirit - What is the baptism of the Spirit? What is speaking in tongues? Is it for everyone? What does it mean to be filled by the spirit? —Speaker: Lead Pastor, Leon Evans.

Competition and games can be fun and healthy, but one area of life should be off limits - Relationships. However, there is a game we can all play that is competitive but it's where everybody wins - The Honour Game. — Speaker: Lead Pastor, Leon Evans

Life is not measured in minutes it's measured in moments. This October is our 45th Anniversary as a church from our beginnings in 1979. Over the years we've taken steps of faith and experienced times of great sacrifice, crisis and celebration. But it's not only the moments that make our story worth telling... it's the people! — Speaker: Lead Pastor, Leon Evans

You reap what you sow... You reap more than you sow... You reap after you sow. This law is not just agricultural, it's about the story you want your life to tell. — Speaker: Lead Pastor, Leon Evans

Church hurt is not a new phenomenon —we see it all through church history. We see it all around the world in all types of churches, styles and traditions. The impact of church hurt cannot be underestimated... however the Church that Jesus started is a place where we carry one another's burdens, where we stand alongside one another in good times and bad, where we literally 'one another' one another. Community can be where we experience the deepest hurt, but also where find the deepest healing. — Speaker: Lead Pastor, Leon Evans

Everyone has an opinion about what Church is... Irrelevant? Incomprehensible? Institutional? We believe the Church is unstoppable —an outward facing, multicultural, multi generational, multiplying movement. When we lose sense of this, we lose who we are and who we were meant to be! How can we adopt the tone, posture and approach of Jesus? —Speaker: Lead Pastor, Leon Evans.

Disappointment is part of the human condition, a part of what it means to be human. Whether you're a believer or not - disappointment will build a wall in your life. Is God a problem-solver? Dream-maker? Desire-fulfiller? Something else? In our disappointment we need to look beyond ourselves... —Speaker: Lead Pastor, Leon Evans

Courage is the power to let go of the familiar. Our choice is to either live with the familiar or embrace the new that God offers. 'New' requires faith, and without faith it is impossible to please God! You don't need faith to stay in the old but you do to step into the new. —Speaker: Lead Pastor, Leon Evans

Ministry leadership is a long journey and has many seasons – leading through the seasons of life and ensuring health for the marathon not just the sprint.

Ministry leadership is a long journey and has many seasons – leading through the seasons of life and ensuring health for the marathon not just the sprint.

"If only I had more time..." —Ever said that? Could we watch more box sets? We binge! That dopamine hit gives us a high for a time but let's be honest, how many of us really, truthfully could say we feel more rested, energised, peaceful or optimistic?!! Then there's life... "How are you doing?" Response... "busy". You and I have time for what we choose to have time for. The choice we often have before us is to choose the Important over the Urgent. I CHOOSE - Week 4: 'Important over the Urgent' with Speaker, Leon Evans.

Why is it so difficult for us to trust these days? We want control, but the more we control the more we're afraid of losing control, and the more we're afraid, the more we try to control - a cycle of fear! What do we need to surrender today to make a better choice tomorrow? 'I Choose - Surrender over Control' with speaker, Leon Evans.

Imagine a world where everyone likes you (nay LOVES you!) ... People approve everything you do, applaud everything you say and do —it's not possible right? And yet we live like it could be?! We post our best side and hide the worst , we scroll for the likes and the comments, we live for the applause of many when life should be lived for the applause of one. I CHOOSE - Week 2: Purpose Over Popularity with Speaker, Leon Evans.

Leon Evans - 16th July 2023 - Baptism Sunday

Leon Evans - 2nd July 2023 - Grown Up Prayers - The Prayer of Fulfilment

Leon Evans - 18th June 2023 - Grown Up Prayers - The Prayer of Provision & Release

Leon Evans - 4th June 2023 - Grown Up Prayers - The Prayer Of Connection

Leon Evans - 7th May 2023 - Googling God - When Will Jesus Return?

Leon Evans - 16th April 2023 - Googling God - Does Science Contradict Faith?

Leon Evans - 9th April 2023 - Unequalled - Easter Sunday Service

Leon Evans - 9th April 2023 - Easter Devotion 8

Leon Evans - 8th April 2023 - Easter Devotion 7

Leon Evans - 7th April 2023 - Good Friday Service

Leon Evans - 7th April 2023 - Easter Devotion 6

Leon Evans - 6th April 2023 - Easter Devotion 5

Leon Evans - 5th April 2023 - Easter Devotion 4

Leon Evans - 4th April 2023 - Easter Devotion 3

Leon Evans - 3rd April 2023 - Easter Devotion 2

Leon Evans - 2nd April 2023 - Easter Devotion 1

Leon Evans - 5th March 2023 - Unequalled - I Am The Bread Of Life

Leon Evans - 12th February 2023 - How To Know God Through Your Unique Wiring

Leon Evans - 29th January 2023 - Address The Mess - How To Find Peace In The Middle

Leon Evans - 22nd January 2023 - Address The Mess - The Mess We Won't Address

Leon Evans - 15th January 2023 - Address The Mess - The One Question You Should Always Ask

Leon Evans - 10th October 2022 - Lifecentral Midweek - Prayer: The Remix

Leon Evans - 8th January 2023 - Address The Mess - The Truth About God And Our Mess

Leon Evans - 1st January 2023 - When God Does A New Thing

Leon Evans - 24th December 2022 - Christmas Eve Service

Leon Evans - 11th December 2022 - Christmas Production - With You

Leon Evans - 4th December 2022 - Where's The Wonder Gone

Leon Evans - 20th November 2022 - Above And Beyond - Keys To Financial Freedom

Leon Evans - 9th October 2022 - Our House - Courageous Generosity

Leon Evans - 2nd October 2022 - Our House - Finding Vision For Your Life

Leon Evans - 18th September 2022 - Ruined - Rebuilding A Broken World

Leon Evans - 11th September 2022 - Ruined - When God Is Doing Something New

Leon Evans - 6th September 2022 - Lifecentral Midweek - Ruined - Reimagining The Future

Leon Evans - 4th September 2022 - Ruined - When God Restores

How do you plant a pioneer church? How do you launch a branch church plant without damaging what you have already built? Listen to Lee Trabucchi (Leighton Buzzard) and Leon Evans (Halesowen) share at the Elim Leaders Summit in 2018 about the challenges and opportunities they have faced in two very different situations and the story so far.

We arrive at a conference with a mix of expectancy and familiarity. We've heard much of it before, and we've been “on the edge of the breakthrough” too many times... so what will it take? Leon Evans is the Lead Pastor of Life Central Church (Halesowen) and as a ‘local lad' has a passion for not only the local church but also for the region and beyond. The Church is now ‘multi site' with a refurbished building and extensive community work impacting hundreds of people every week. Leon founded the youth charity Phase Trust and also has a passion for leadership development locally and overseas.