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Welcome to "Travel to Listen," a new Unpacked series hosted by veteran music journalist Tim Chester. Over four episodes rolling out every other week, Tim takes us into the cities where music is more than entertainment—it's the shortcut to a place's soul. This week, he heads into the high desert of Southern California to find out why the Mojave has been spawning some of rock's most original sounds for decades. Along the way, he discovers a landscape that's every bit as wild and inspiring as the music it produces. In this episode What “desert rock” actually means—and how the Mojave Desert's extreme heat, isolation, and silence forged a uniquely sun-baked, heavy sound that's impossible to replicate anywhere else The family tree of the genre: from Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age to Fu Manchu and a sprawling network of bands centered around Joshua Tree and 29 Palms The Mojave Experience, a two-day desert rock festival organized by Patrick Brink of the band Volume—and his plans to bring it back bigger next year Why the California desert has drawn musicians, filmmakers, and creatives for decades: from Gram Parsons' storied final days—and why Roc Gardner left New York to build a creative retreat called Escape in the desert Where to go and what to do: Joshua Tree National Park, Pioneertown, Pappy & Harriet's, generator parties under the stars, and why the area rewards a few slow days off the beaten path Meet this week's guests Patrick Brink is the frontman of Volume, a desert rock band from 29 Palms, California. He organized the Mojave Experience, a two-day desert rock festival featuring Kyuss alumni and scene veterans, and plans to bring it back bigger in spring 2027. Roc Gardner is a songwriter, entrepreneur, and the founder of Escape, a creative retreat for musicians, artists, filmmakers, and thought leaders set on the high desert outside Joshua Tree. A former New Yorker, Roc has hosted everyone from Usher to the Arctic Monkeys since opening. Guest host Tim Chester is a freelance travel and culture writer who has spent the past 20 years exploring the world through the lens of music. His reporting has appeared in NME, Spin, and Afar, and his travels have taken him from Manhattan to Malawi and Beijing to Berlin in search of the festivals, scenes, and stories that reveal a city's soul. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to the Desert 00:01:00 What Is Desert Rock? 00:02:00 Volume and the Mojave Experience 00:03:00 The Scene's Family Tree 00:04:00 Isolation, Extremes, and the Desert Sound 00:05:30 Space, Dynamics, and the Mojave Aesthetic 00:06:00 Desert Spirituality: the Integratron and Giant Rock 00:07:00 Generator Parties and Local Radio 00:08:00 Rock and Roll History in the Desert 00:09:00 Roc Gardner and Escape 00:10:30 The Creative Pull of the High Desert 00:12:00 Why You Should Visit A Music Fan's Travel Guide to the California Desert The high desert around Joshua Tree rewards slow travel. Most of the key spots are within easy reach of the town of Joshua Tree or 29 Palms. Here's how to do it like a fan. Start here: the essential stops Joshua Tree National Park—a designated Dark Sky Park and one of the most visually distinctive landscapes in North America, where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet. Hike, climb, and stay after dark for the stars. Pioneertown—an original 1940s cowboy movie set built by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, still largely intact and walkable. The Integratron—a dome-shaped structure built by UFO enthusiast George Van Tassel in the 1950s. Book a sound bath and let the acoustics do their work. Giant Rock—one of the largest freestanding boulders in the world, a sacred site for the Serrano people and a legendary UFO gathering spot in the 1950s. Earthless played an immense show here. It's on YouTube. Hear live music Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace—the legendary honky-tonk saloon and music venue a mile outside Pioneertown. Paul McCartney has played here. Capacity: 300 inside, 1,000 outside. If anyone serious is touring through the desert, they're playing Pappy's. Local Show on Z107.7—Pat Kerns curates a two-hour showcase of local desert bands every Sunday on the area's community radio station: folk, punk, spaced-out psychedelia, and everything in between. The Mojave Experience—Patrick Brink's desert rock festival, planned to return in spring 2027. Check the website for lineup and dates. Stay and create Escape—Roc Gardner's creative retreat for musicians, artists, and anyone looking to swap city static for desert silence. Used by Usher, the Arctic Monkeys, and a long list of creatives. Rancho de la Luna—the legendary desert recording studio that inspired Escape, used by artists across the rock spectrum for decades. Go a little deeper Desert rock playlist—check the show notes for a curated playlist featuring Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss, Fu Manchu, Volume, Earthless, and more. Load it up for the drive in. Gram Parsons shrine—the small shrine behind a rock in Joshua Tree National Park, marking where rock's greatest cosmic cowboy spent his final days. Worth finding if you know where to look. Generator parties—informal outdoor concerts powered by generators, a desert tradition going back decades. Check local listings for upcoming shows, especially in fall and winter. Up next on Travel to Listen Tim heads to Detroit to hear big news at the Motown Museum—and to find out what's driving a musical renaissance in one of America's most storied music cities. New episode in two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to "Travel to Listen," a new Unpacked series hosted by veteran music journalist Tim Chester. Over four episodes rolling out every other week, Tim takes us into the cities where music is more than entertainment—it's the shortcut to a place's soul. This week, he heads to Minneapolis to hear how a community center, a cold climate, and a once-in-a-generation genius combined to create one of the most distinctive sounds in American music, plus how the city is celebrating a decade since Prince's passing. In this episode How the Minneapolis sound emerged from the Great Migration, housing segregation, rock radio, and a community center called The Way, where a teenage Prince jammed alongside Morris Day and Terry Lewis Why Paul Peterson (dubbed St. Paul by Prince himself) believes the Minneapolis sound is joyous, funky, and built to last, and how his supergroup, the Minneapolis Funk All-Stars, is carrying it forward The story of historian Kristen Zschomler: how grief over Prince's death led her to track 50+ locations across Minneapolis where he lived, worked, and recorded, and her ongoing mission to get them on the National Register of Historic Places What Prince mastered at his childhood home in North Minneapolis. Plus, why Sound 80, the studio where he cut his first demo tapes at 19, was the launchpad for everything that followed How to experience Minneapolis in 2026: from Paisley Park to First Avenue, Bunkers Music Bar to the Dakota, and the five-day Prince Celebration festival in June marking the 10th anniversary of Prince's death Meet this week's guests Paul Peterson is a musician, songwriter, and former Prince collaborator, dubbed "St. Paul" by the Purple One himself. He was a member of The Time and The Family, appeared in Purple Rain, and is now the leader of the Minneapolis Funk All-Stars, an all-star alumni supergroup dedicated to keeping the Minneapolis sound alive. Kristen Zschomler⁠ is a historian and co-founder of the International Center 4 Prince Studies. She gives guided tours of Prince's Minneapolis and created Sound Around Tours, a self-guided audio tour app. She has researched and documented over 50 locations tied to Prince's life and work, and has successfully advocated for two of them to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. Guest host ⁠Tim Chester⁠ is a freelance travel and culture writer who has spent the past 20 years exploring the world through the lens of music. His reporting has appeared in NME, Spin, and Afar, and his travels have taken him from Manhattan to Malawi and Beijing to Berlin in search of the festivals, scenes, and stories that reveal a city's soul. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to Minneapolis 00:01:00 The Minneapolis Funk All-Stars 00:03:45 Music as Healing 00:06:45 What Made Minneapolis a Crucible 00:09:30 The Way and the Scene's Roots 00:12:45 Prince's Landmarks 00:15:30 Celebrating a Decade Since Prince A Music Fan's Travel Guide to Minneapolis Minneapolis is a walkable city with a thriving live music scene, and the landmarks of the Minneapolis sound are spread across a compact, navigable footprint. Here's how to do it like a fan. Start here: the essential stops Paisley Park—Prince's home, recording complex, and creative sanctuary in Chanhassen, just outside the city. Now a museum and events venue. Prince's childhood home—the North Minneapolis house where he mastered the piano, decoded albums note by note, and became Prince. Sound 80 Studios—the recording studio where a 19-year-old Prince cut the demo tapes that landed him his Warner Brothers contract. First Avenue—the venue Prince made famous in Purple Rain (he also recorded the song there, performing it live for the first time on that stage). Hear live music Bunkers Music Bar & Grill—the historic North Loop spot where Dr. Mambo's Combo plays every Sunday and Monday night. The Dakota—an intimate downtown jazz club with a packed calendar every night of the week. The Green Room—the venue where St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All Stars frequently play Plan for June Celebration 2026—the annual Prince estate event runs June 3–7 this year as a five-day gathering with concerts, dance parties, and unseen footage. The International Center 4 Prince Studies has programming June 1–2 as well, and a new community museum opening in North Minneapolis that flips the curatorial lens: instead of Prince's instruments, it collects the stories of the people he touched. Artists to watch L.A. Buckner and Big Homie David Feily Cory Wong Dylan Salfer Chris Lawrence Alex Rossi Nur-D Nunnabove Up next on Travel to Listen Tim heads to Southern California to explore the spacey, grungy desert rock scene—and to find out there's a lot more to the region than Coachella. New episode in two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tim Chester shares the hard yet good news about changing as Christians. Tim Chester is director of theological studies and lecturer in spiritual formation at Crosslands. He has over 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry, as well as being the author of 'You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions' from Crossway. ❖ Listen to “Are We Undervaluing the Lord's Supper?" with Tim Chester:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | ⁠YouTube⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Welcome to Travel to Listen, a new Unpacked series hosted by veteran music journalist Tim Chester. Over four episodes rolling out every other week, Tim takes us into the cities where music is more than entertainment—it's the shortcut to a place's soul. This week, he goes to the source in Macon: meet the people keeping the city's legendary songbook alive, and find out why a trip here might be the most soulful detour you've never considered. In this episode How the Macon Music Revue transforms songs by Little Richard, the Allman Brothers, and R.E.M. into something new—without losing what made them legendary Why Charles Davis believes there's “something in the water” in Macon—and how the city's Indigenous roots may be part of its musical soul The story behind the new Otis Redding Center for the Arts: from a 1965 music camp at Otis's ranch to a full museum and education hub that opened in March 2025 What visitors to Macon often don't know about Otis Redding—the savvy businessman, devoted family man, and farmer who owned cows, chickens, and horses Where to eat, drink, and hear live music in Macon: from Capricorn Sound Studios to H&H Soul Food, where the Allman Brothers ate when they were broke Meet this week's guests Charles Davis is the frontman of the Macon Music Revue, a band that reinterprets the city's iconic catalog with a soul-forward sound all their own. A longtime Macon radio voice, Charles is one of the city's most active stewards of its musical legacy. Justin Andrews is the director of special projects and outreach at the Otis Redding Foundation, and the grandson of soul legend Otis Redding. He helped bring the Otis Redding Center for the Arts to life when it opened in March 2025. Guest host Tim Chester is a freelance travel and culture writer who has spent the past 20 years exploring the world through the lens of music. His reporting has appeared in NME, Spin, and Afar, and his travels have taken him from Manhattan to Malawi and Beijing to Berlin in search of the festivals, scenes, and stories that reveal a city's soul. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to Macon 00:01:15 Inside the Macon Music Revue 00:04:15 Something in the Water 00:06:15 A Tour Through Southern Rock 00:09:45 H&H Soul Food and the Allman Brothers 00:10:30 Otis Redding's Vision Comes Home 00:13:45 The Man Behind the Music 00:15:00 Where to Hear Otis in Macon A Music Fan's Travel Guide to Macon Macon is walkable, the downtown is compact, and most of the music landmarks sit within a few square miles. Here's how to do it like a fan. Start here: the essential stops Capricorn Sound Studios & Museum—the birthplace of Southern rock. The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House—the Tudor-style house where Duane, Gregg, Berry Oakley, and their families lived from 1970 to 1973. The Otis Redding Museum—View plane tickets, telegrams, the briefcase from the wreckage, and pictures pulled from Zelma Redding's personal archive. The Otis Redding Center for the Arts (ORCA)—The newest piece of the puzzle, opened March 2025: a youth music education hub, the O3 Recording Studio, and the outdoor Zelma Redding Amphitheater, where a bronze statue of Otis now welcomes visitors. Hear live music Grant's Lounge—the historic dive that served as an audition spot for Capricorn Records. The Douglas Theatre—built in 1921 as a venue for African American performers during segregation, and where a teenage Otis Redding won the teen talent competition so many times the organizers asked him to stop entering. Hargray Capitol Theatre—a beautifully restored downtown venue that brings in touring acts across genres. Eat and drink like a local H&H Soul Food—the legendary downtown spot started by Mama Louise and Mama Inez, who fed the Allman Brothers when they were broke. The Rookery—Get the burger, stay for the music, and listen for the Otis Redding song that always seems to be playing when you walk in. Go a little deeper Rock Candy Tours—weekly guided walking tours that connect the dots between the studios, homes, and venues. The Macon Music Trail—a self-guided trail of 43+ music sites with a free companion mobile app, including the Little Richard House and Rose Hill Cemetery, where Duane Allman and Berry Oakley are buried. The Macon Music Revue (Terminus Records, 2024)—listen to Charles's reinterpretations of “Losing My Religion,” “Stand Back,” and more. themaconmusicrevue.com Up next on Travel to Listen Tim heads to Minneapolis to get bright and bouncy with the city's funk scene—and to hear how the city is planning to mark the 10th anniversary of Prince's untimely passing. New episode in two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Injil: Pesan Pengubah Kehidupan (John Stott & Tim Chester)

What does the Bible actually say about this divisive doctrine? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 with Tim Chester

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“Hospitality means primarily the creation of free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy.”~Henri J.M. Nouwen (1932-1996), Dutch priest, professor and theologian.“Here in our house you'll find a royal welcome; Have supper first, then tell us what you need.”~From Book 1 of Homer's Odyssey“What you leave behind is not engraved in stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others.”~Pericless (495-429 BC), Greek general“Christian hospitality has much more to do with good relationships than with good food. There is a fine line between care and cumber. In many instances, less ado would serve better.”~Kevin DeYoung, American pastor and theologian“The focus of entertaining is impressing others; the focus of true hospitality is serving others.”~Tim Chester, British pastor and authorSERMON PASSAGE3 John 1-15 (ESV) 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 5 Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, 6 who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. 7 For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. 8 Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth. 9 I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. 10 So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who want to and puts them out of the church. 11 Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God. 12 Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true. 13 I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink. 14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. 15 Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, each by name.

Who's the real hero of this famous story? 1 Samuel 17 with Tim Chester.

Some of life's best memories happen around tables. Many of us have memories of chatting with family, sharing stories from the day, laughing together, having fun. We welcome guests at tables. We make important decisions at tables. For such a simple piece of furniture, tables have a prominent place in our lives.Jesus did some of his best work at meals, around tables. In his book A Meal with Jesus, author Tim Chester says that most of Jesus' best ministry is either on the way to a meal, at a meal, or after a meal.In fact, there are three ways the Gospels describe the mission and ministry of Jesus with the words "The Son of Man came..." One is to say "The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve." One is to say "The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." And the third is to say "The Son of Man has come eating and drinking."Luke's Gospel is filled with stories of Jesus eating with people. Each table Jesus shares has a different level of significance. There are tables of joy, tables of grace, tables of restoration, tables of hope, community, mission, promise. At each one, Jesus invites us to take another step in following him to experience life to the fullest.

Senior SundaySome of life's best memories happen around tables. Many of us have memories of chatting with family, sharing stories from the day, laughing together, having fun. We welcome guests at tables. We make important decisions at tables. For such a simple piece of furniture, tables have a prominent place in our lives.Jesus did some of his best work at meals, around tables. In his book A Meal with Jesus, author Tim Chester says that most of Jesus' best ministry is either on the way to a meal, at a meal, or after a meal.In fact, there are three ways the Gospels describe the mission and ministry of Jesus with the words "The Son of Man came..." One is to say "The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve." One is to say "The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." And the third is to say "The Son of Man has come eating and drinking."Luke's Gospel is filled with stories of Jesus eating with people. Each table Jesus shares has a different level of significance. There are tables of joy, tables of grace, tables of restoration, tables of hope, community, mission, promise. At each one, Jesus invites us to take another step in following him to experience life to the fullest.

Mother's Day Some of life's best memories happen around tables. Many of us have memories of chatting with family, sharing stories from the day, laughing together, having fun. We welcome guests at tables. We make important decisions at tables. For such a simple piece of furniture, tables have a prominent place in our lives.Jesus did some of his best work at meals, around tables. In his book A Meal with Jesus, author Tim Chester says that most of Jesus' best ministry is either on the way to a meal, at a meal, or after a meal.In fact, there are three ways the Gospels describe the mission and ministry of Jesus with the words "The Son of Man came..." One is to say "The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve." One is to say "The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." And the third is to say "The Son of Man has come eating and drinking."Luke's Gospel is filled with stories of Jesus eating with people. Each table Jesus shares has a different level of significance. There are tables of joy, tables of grace, tables of restoration, tables of hope, community, mission, promise. At each one, Jesus invites us to take another step in following him to experience life to the fullest.

Way back in the day, when we were just getting going with the podcast, Sam Allberry graciously joined us to talk through James chapter 2.  His interview is still one of our favourites, not only because of his biscuit chat, but because he was so enormously helpful in pastorally walking us through one of the trickiest parts of James.  It's been a joy to listen in again, and we hope it is for you too!Sam is a pastor, apologist, author and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including James for You, which is mentioned in this episode, available here.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.In this episode we recommend: Enjoying Jesus by Tim Chester 

Some of life's best memories happen around tables. Many of us have memories of chatting with family, sharing stories from the day, laughing together, having fun. We welcome guests at tables. We make important decisions at tables. For such a simple piece of furniture, tables have a prominent place in our lives.Jesus did some of his best work at meals, around tables. In his book A Meal with Jesus, author Tim Chester says that most of Jesus' best ministry is either on the way to a meal, at a meal, or after a meal.In fact, there are three ways the Gospels describe the mission and ministry of Jesus with the words "The Son of Man came..." One is to say "The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve." One is to say "The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." And the third is to say "The Son of Man has come eating and drinking."Luke's Gospel is filled with stories of Jesus eating with people. Each table Jesus shares has a different level of significance. There are tables of joy, tables of grace, tables of restoration, tables of hope, community, mission, promise. At each one, Jesus invites us to take another step in following him to experience life to the fullest.We will kick off the summer season of 2025 this May by exploring the different tables of Jesus and thinking about how we can invite other people to experience the goodness of Jesus at our own tables.

In this short 4-week series, we will be identifying four life-changing truths about God. Psalm 62:11-12 says, "Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and that to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love." The key truths that God declares about Himself are His greatness and glory ("power belongs to God") and His goodness and grace ("to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love").These characteristics of God help shape our character and keep us from believing the lies we feed ourselves daily. Do you want to see God change you? Then swing wide the front door of your heart and invite His liberating truth to come in, settle down, and encourage you."Behind every sin is a lie about God." — Steve Timmis & Tim ChesterWe counteract lies with truth. And in this message, we will look at: 'God is Gracious—so I don't have to prove myself.'

In this short 4-week series, we will be identifying four life-changing truths about God. Psalm 62:11-12 says, "Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and that to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love." The key truths that God declares about Himself are His greatness and glory ("power belongs to God") and His goodness and grace ("to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love").These characteristics of God help shape our character and keep us from believing the lies we feed ourselves daily. Do you want to see God change you? Then swing wide the front door of your heart and invite His liberating truth to come in, settle down, and encourage you."Behind every sin is a lie about God." — Steve Timmis & Tim ChesterWe counteract lies with truth. And in this message, we will look at: 'God is Gracious—so I don't have to prove myself.'

In this short 4-week series, we will be identifying four life-changing truths about God. Psalm 62:11-12 says, "Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and that to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love." The key truths that God declares about Himself are His greatness and glory ("power belongs to God") and His goodness and grace ("to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love").These characteristics of God help shape our character and keep us from believing the lies we feed ourselves daily. Do you want to see God change you? Then swing wide the front door of your heart and invite His liberating truth to come in, settle down, and encourage you."Behind every sin is a lie about God." — Steve Timmis & Tim ChesterWe counteract lies with truth. And in this message, we will look at: 'God is Good—so I don't have to look elsewhere.'

In this short 4-week series, we will be identifying four life-changing truths about God. Psalm 62:11-12 says, "Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and that to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love." The key truths that God declares about Himself are His greatness and glory ("power belongs to God") and His goodness and grace ("to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love").These characteristics of God help shape our character and keep us from believing the lies we feed ourselves daily. Do you want to see God change you? Then swing wide the front door of your heart and invite His liberating truth to come in, settle down, and encourage you."Behind every sin is a lie about God." — Steve Timmis & Tim ChesterWe counteract lies with truth. And in this message, we will look at: 'God is Good—so I don't have to look elsewhere.'

In this short 4-week series, we will be identifying four life-changing truths about God. Psalm 62:11-12 says, "Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and that to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love." The key truths that God declares about Himself are His greatness and glory ("power belongs to God") and His goodness and grace ("to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love").These characteristics of God help shape our character and keep us from believing the lies we feed ourselves daily. Do you want to see God change you? Then swing wide the front door of your heart and invite His liberating truth to come in, settle down, and encourage you."Behind every sin is a lie about God." — Steve Timmis & Tim ChesterWe counteract lies with truth. And in this message, we will look at: 'God is Glorious—so I don't have to fear others.'

In this short 4-week series, we will be identifying four life-changing truths about God. Psalm 62:11-12 says, "Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and that to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love." The key truths that God declares about Himself are His greatness and glory ("power belongs to God") and His goodness and grace ("to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love").These characteristics of God help shape our character and keep us from believing the lies we feed ourselves daily. Do you want to see God change you? Then swing wide the front door of your heart and invite His liberating truth to come in, settle down, and encourage you."Behind every sin is a lie about God." — Steve Timmis & Tim ChesterWe counteract lies with truth. And in this message, we will look at: 'God is Glorious—so I don't have to fear others.'

In this short 4-week series, we will be identifying four life-changing truths about God. Psalm 62:11-12 says, "Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and that to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love." The key truths that God declares about Himself are His greatness and glory ("power belongs to God") and His goodness and grace ("to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love").These characteristics of God help shape our character and keep us from believing the lies we feed ourselves daily. Do you want to see God change you? Then swing wide the front door of your heart and invite His liberating truth to come in, settle down, and encourage you."Behind every sin is a lie about God." — Steve Timmis & Tim ChesterWe counteract lies with truth. We are looking at four truths about God and their implications for our lives and in this message, we begin with God is Great—so we don't have to be in control.

In this short 4-week series, we will be identifying four life-changing truths about God. Psalm 62:11-12 says, "Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, and that to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love." The key truths that God declares about Himself are His greatness and glory ("power belongs to God") and His goodness and grace ("to you, O LORD, belongs steadfast love").These characteristics of God help shape our character and keep us from believing the lies we feed ourselves daily. Do you want to see God change you? Then swing wide the front door of your heart and invite His liberating truth to come in, settle down, and encourage you."Behind every sin is a lie about God." — Steve Timmis & Tim ChesterWe counteract lies with truth. We are looking at four truths about God and their implications for our lives and in this message, we begin with God is Great—so we don't have to be in control.

03/28/2025 - Tim Chester -pastor, on experiencing the presence and kindness of Jesus in everyday life

In this episode we field a question from a child: "What do angels do?" We answer (with a little help from Tim Chester): angels are God's postal service, police force, and praise choir, for the aid of every believer in Jesus Christ. (Note: We also talk about the upcoming February reading challenge. Remember to get your copy of C. S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters"!)Scriptures Referenced: Dan 10:10-14; 1Pet 1:12; Gen 3:24; Exod 14:19-20; 2Ki 19:35; Zech 1:10-11; 1Ki 19:5-6; Heb 1:14, 13:1-2; 2Ki6:16; Mat 26:53; Job 38:7; Ps 103:20-21; Rev 5:11-12; Heb 12:22-24 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MandMsPodcast

Are you looking for a way to connect with your neighbors and friends to share about Jesus?  Author and pastor Tim Chester challenges us to follow Jesus’ example of purposefully sharing simple meals.  Tim says, “Meals are more than food. They’re social occasions. They represent friendship, community, and welcome.” He will guide us into gospel-centered hospitality that works in today’s culture and our community. Resource: A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, and Mission Around the Table Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible by your support.  To donate now, click here

Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Revelation 21:1-27BIG IDEA: We await the new creation, in which we'll obtain the home and life for which we yearn.OUTLINE:1. The Home For Which We Hope2. The Life For Which We Long3. The Invitation To This InheritanceRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by GK Beale and David H Cambell; Baker New Testament Commentary: Revelation by Thomas Schreiner; Lectio Continua: Revelation by Joel Beeke; Not Home Yet: How the Renewal of the Earth Fits Into God's Plan for the World by Ian K Smith; This Homeward Ache by Amy Baik Lee; Reformed Expository Commentary: Revelation by Richard Phillips; Let's Study Revelation by Derek Thomas; Revelation For You by Tim Chester; Revelation For Everyone by NT Wright; The Promise of the Future by Cornelius Venema; More Than Conquerors: An Interpretation of the Book of Revelation by William Hendrickson

Are you looking for a way to connect with your neighbors and friends to share about Jesus?  Author and pastor Tim Chester challenges us to follow Jesus’ example of purposefully sharing simple meals.  Tim says, “Meals are more than food. They’re social occasions. They represent friendship, community, and welcome.” He will guide us into gospel-centered hospitality that works in today’s culture and our community. Resource: A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, and Mission Around the Table Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible by your support.  To donate now, click here

Are you looking for a way to connect with your neighbors and friends to share about Jesus?  Author and pastor Tim Chester challenges us to follow Jesus’ example of purposefully sharing simple meals.  Tim says, “Meals are more than food. They’re social occasions. They represent friendship, community, and welcome.” He will guide us into gospel-centered hospitality that works in today’s culture and our community. Resource: A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, and Mission Around the Table Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible by your support.  To donate now, click here

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. That's why our editors and contributors spent months seeking out 25 incredible, undertouristed destinations to explore next year. Our annual Where to Go list spotlights under-the-radar escapes, alternatives to popular hotspots, and interesting places around the world you may have been overlooking for too long. And in this episode of Unpacked by Afar, four editors share how they chose those places, where they're most excited to visit, and how to make a positive impact when you travel. This episode will help you plan an epic travel year—and feel good while doing it.  Overtourism No More In this episode you'll learn:  What travelers need to know about the changing travel landscape in 2025.  How Afar editors are combating overtourism and promoting travel as a force for good.  The places our editors can't wait to visit, including the beaches of Denmark's Riviera, a scenic road trip along Maine's coast, dark-sky sites on New Zealand's Aotea Great Barrier Island, a remote, wildlife-packed part of Patagonia where few people have ever set foot, and more. Where Should I Go Next? Don't miss these moments:  [01:57] What makes this “Where to Go” list different from the rest.  [07:48] The destinations these travel experts can't wait to visit.  [15:08] How to get off the tourist trails and make a positive impact on a place.  [19:17] What you need to know about travel in 2025.   Our Editors Guide You to the Places That Want Tourists Each Afar editor brings unique expertise to this roundtable discussion. Sarika Bansal has lived on five continents and is the editorial director of Afar magazine, as well as the editor of the book, Tread Brightly: Notes on Ethical Travel. Billie Cohen, Afar's executive editor, spent more than three years as a digital nomad and has a soft spot for nerd travel. Tim Chester focuses on destination inspiration and sustainable travel as deputy editor. And when it comes to info and breaking news about the air, cruise, and consumer travel spaces, deputy editor Michelle Baran is our go-to travel expert. In this episode, they take us behind the scenes of this year's Where To Go list, share what excites them as travelers, and reveal how their work inspires readers to go out into the world and use travel as a force for good.  Resources Read the transcript of this episode.  Explore the Where To Go in 2025 list.  Still want to go to a popular tourist destination? Here's how to get off the tourist trail.  How to get your Real ID, and keep up with updates on traveling to Europe and the UK.  Follow Afar on Instagram, to see these destinations come to life in a new way.  Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Travel Tales, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us.

"How do we live as Christians in a dishonest, harsh, selfish culture?  How can we survive without adopting those attitudes?  How can we live the good life in this situation?  These are the question the letter of Titus addresses, and these are the questions we need help with each day as we seek to lie a gospel-changed life in a society that seeks change and finds truth in many places, but so rarely in the gospel.” ​​​​​​​Tim Chester

Tim Chester talks about his new Hodder Commentary on Psalms 42–89.

When most of us think about nature in Argentina, our minds go immediately to Patagonia—which is a spectacular place worth visiting (it's one of the most memorable places I've been to). But in this week's episode, we're exploring two regions in Argentina that most travelers miss: El Impenetrable National Park in the north and Patagonia Azul in the south.  These places are relatively unfrequented in large part because, up until a few years ago, there really wasn't an easy way for travelers to access them. Last year, Afar deputy editor Tim Chester traveled with outfitter Journeys With Purpose to explore the nascent tourism industry in both destinations, thanks to the efforts of Rewilding Argentina and Tompkins Conservation.  As you'll hear in the episode, Kris and the late Doug Tompkins have spent decades preserving land in Chile and Argentina. (If the names seem familiar, Kris was a CEO at Patagonia, and Doug founded the North Face.) Over the years, the couple acquired hundreds of thousands of acres in both countries and turned them into national parks before donating it all to the Chilean and Argentine governments. The teams that run the parks have reintroduced endangered species, including panthers and sea otters, and allowed the land to recover from years of abuse—essentially rewilding wide swaths of the countries. And now, the parks are open to travelers. Tim is kind of our environmental guru here at Afar and has covered the concept of rewilding quite a bit, but this was the first chance he had to see the work up close and personal. His trip was muddy, adventurous, and just a little bit life-changing.  Resources Read the transcript of the episode. Watch the companion interview with Tim on YouTube. Explore Rewilding Argentina and Tompkins Conservation. Learn more about Journeys With Purpose. Visit El Impenetrable National Park or Patagonia Azul. Listen to our interview with Kris Tompkins about the work the conservation has done (and continues to do) in Argentina and Chile.  Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Unpacked, which unpacks one tricky topic in travel each week. 

We're a few months into the new year. Maybe you're a freshly minted, idealized version of yourself. Or maybe your new year's resolutions are as distant as the icebergs of Antarctica. But no matter what your life looks like, there's one thing you can count on: travel. Today, we're sharing a special episode from Unpacked by AFAR. Unpacked by AFAR is back for a new season which unpacks the most captivating and challenging topics in the travel industry. Like this episode, where AFAR editors Sarika Bansal, Tim Chester, and Billie Cohen join host Aislyn Greene to unpack AFAR's annual "Where to Go" list and discuss how and why they chose the places on the list, which ones they have personally visited, and their predictions for the year ahead. Listen to more episodes of Unpacked by AFAR and follow the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're three weeks into the new year. Maybe you're a freshly minted, idealized version of yourself. Or maybe your new year's resolutions are as distant as the icebergs of Antarctica. But no matter what your life looks like, there's one thing you can count on: travel. Today, we're sharing a special episode from Unpacked by AFAR. Unpacked by AFAR is back for a new season which unpacks the most captivating and challenging topics in the travel industry. Like this episode, where AFAR editors Sarika Bansal, Tim Chester, and Billie Cohen join host Aislyn Greene to unpack AFAR's annual "Where to Go" list and discuss how and why they chose the places on the list, which ones they have personally visited, and their predictions for the year ahead. Listen to more episodes of Unpacked by AFAR and follow the podcast:  https://link.chtbl.com/zP8_vKI0?sid=TravelTales

Series: RenovateWeek: 2Scripture: Psalm 18; Luke 22:42Preacher: Brian LoweYou Can Change by Tim Chester

What does it mean to enjoy God fully? And how do you even go about doing that?In today's episode, Jonathan and Rob are joined by author Tim Chester to talk through how our enjoyment of the Triune God should shape our every day life, and how we so often miss out on a closer walk with God because of our own misunderstanding of who He is and how He wants to relate to us.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review on wherever you listen!  Also remember to share with friends and family; both of those actions will help us spread the word about the show.To learn more about Tim's book "Enjoying God", please visit either our US or UK based sites.For seasonal outreach resources and ideas, please visit either our US or UK based sites.

If you've been following the news, it's been a summer of “bad tourists.” There was the woman who carved her initials into the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the drunk Brits, ahem, leaving their marks around Amsterdam. Of course, these are just the travelers who rise to the top—most people would never think of behaving this way on a trip. (Right??) Still, it feels like the right time to explore a tool that's trying to curb this bad behavior: the “travel better” pledge. If you haven't heard of them, or signed one, essentially, a travel pledge is a promise that a traveler makes to follow a certain set of guidelines set out by the host community. Countries around the world, from Iceland to Palau, have launched pledges, which travelers can sign and share on social media.  The idea is to encourage people to think more about a place and its vulnerabilities, its values, and its needs, before a visit. Some pledges require a fee, and the money is funneled towards a particular cause, while others offer volunteer opportunities or help visitors tap into the ethics of a place. But in the end, they're just ... words. And how effective can those words be, really?  That's the question that AFAR deputy editor Tim Chester, our guide for this week's episode, asked himself recently. Tim signed his first pledge last year, during a trip to an Indigenous community that has been highly impacted by the world. After returning home, he did a little digging and found that this pledge was part of a larger movement in travel.  Meet this week's guests Adora Nobuo, the program coordinator for the Friends of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Rebecca Ingram, the chief executive of Tourism Industry Aotearoa Ben Lynam, head of communications for the Travel Foundation, a nonprofit based in the UK Resources Read this episode's show notes, including a full transcript of the episode. Read (and sign) Palau's pledge. Watch New Zealand's pledge video.

If you've been following the news, it's been a summer of “bad tourists.” There was the woman who carved her initials into the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the drunk Brits, ahem, leaving their marks around Amsterdam. Of course, these are just the travelers who rise to the top—most people would never think of behaving this way on a trip. (Right??) Still, it feels like the right time to explore a tool that's trying to curb this bad behavior: the “travel better” pledge. If you haven't heard of them, or signed one, essentially, a travel pledge is a promise that a traveler makes to follow a certain set of guidelines set out by the host community. Countries around the world, from Iceland to Palau, have launched pledges, which travelers can sign and share on social media.  The idea is to encourage people to think more about a place and its vulnerabilities, its values, and its needs, before a visit. Some pledges require a fee, and the money is funneled towards a particular cause, while others offer volunteer opportunities or help visitors tap into the ethics of a place. But in the end, they're just ... words. And how effective can those words be, really?  That's the question that AFAR deputy editor Tim Chester, our guide for this week's episode, asked himself recently. Tim signed his first pledge last year, during a trip to an Indigenous community that has been highly impacted by the world. After returning home, he did a little digging and found that this pledge was part of a larger movement in travel.  Meet this week's guests Adora Nobuo, the program coordinator for the Friends of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Rebecca Ingram, the chief executive of Tourism Industry Aotearoa Ben Lynam, head of communications for the Travel Foundation, a nonprofit based in the UK Resources Read this episode's show notes, including a full transcript of the episode. Read (and sign) Palau's pledge. Watch New Zealand's pledge video.

Hi! Welcome! I'm Randy Greenwald, the host of Greatheart's Table. Thanks for dropping by! We have been occasionally considering the various issues addressed in Tim Chester's book Stott on the Christian Life. Stott is one of my ministry heroes, and Chester's book digs in to some of what set his ministry apart. In this case, […]

Join us in this heart-searching and thought-provoking podcast episode as we dive into the essence of spiritual leadership with Marcus Honeysett! After discussing some of the technical issues of preaching and the opportunities that the pulpit has for shaping a culture of truth and love, Mike and Marcus then speak about the limitations of the pulpit, and the importance of imitation and emulation in the life of a spiritual leader. Discover why the character of a preacher outweighs mere competencies, and how imitation and emulation play vital roles in shaping effective leaders. Marcus also helps us explore power dynamics and how to foster a healthy atmosphere of accountability within a church context, and the value of not only having healthy church policies and procedures, but how to communicate them to the members of the church congregation. If you're passionate about personal growth, spiritual leadership, and creating a positive impact within your faith community, this podcast is a must-listen! Marcus is founding director of Living Leadership. There is nothing he enjoys more than encouraging and nurturing church leaders. His books include Powerful Leaders? (IVP, 2022), Finding Joy (IVP, 2005), Gospel Centred Preaching (Good Book Company, 2014) and Fruitful Leaders (IVP, 2011). Marcus is married to Ros and they have one son. www.livingleadership.orgTwitter @marcushoneysettResources Mentioned: Leadership Commitment Scheme : https://www.livingleadership.org/commitments Powerful Leaders?: How Church Leadership Goes Wrong and How To Prevent It: https://ivpbooks.com/powerful-leaders Gospel Centred Preaching: Becoming the preacher God wants you to be by Tim Chester and Marcus Honeysett https://www.thegoodbook.com/gospel-centered-preachingRecommended Episodes: Preaching God's Grace to the Disgraced - Justin Holcomb: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/12/20/preaching-gods-grace-to-the-disgraced-with-justin-holcomb Battling Pride in the Heart of the Preacher- Tim Chaddick, Clay Worrell, Nick Cady https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/8/16/battling-pride-in-in-the-heart-of-the-preacher-panel-discussion-with-dominic-done-clay-worrell-nick-cady-amp-tim-chaddickPreaching through Tension and Division: Julius Kim & Paul Hoffman : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/6/6/preaching-through-tension-and-division-with-matthew-kim-paul-hoffman-and-mike-neglia Self Absorption is the Death Knell to Faithful Preaching - Paul LeBoutillier : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/12/6/self-absorption-is-the-death-knell-to-faithful-preaching-with-paul-leboutillier Register for our Indianapolis, Indiana Preacher Training event here: https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-indianapolisThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

Scripture ReferencedJohn 15:15, Mark 10, Luke 19:10, John 20:21 Book Referenced A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, and Mission around the Table. by Tim Chester.Gospel DiamondCreation – There is one God who created all things. The universe, energy, matter, rocks trees and you and I were created by God. He created all things good and in harmony with him and other things. As the crown of creation God created human beings in his image and likeness to be in relationship with him and one another. Reading: Genesis 1-2Questions we can ask:Where did all this amazing stuff come from? Do you ever wonder why we are here? Any purpose to any of it? What do we make of beauty? Standing on a mountain? Before the immensity of the ocean? We are very small in the universe? Does that mean our lives have no significance? Fall/Promise – God gave graciously to the first man and woman and told them that all of creation was theirs to steward yet they were to live by following God and his way. Our first parents chose to disobey God and do life their way and sinned against God. The world as a result has been living in a state of fracture, out of rhythm with God. Human beings, because of sin, now live separated from God and are under his just wrath and condemnation for sin. We feel life doesn't work, suffering is everywhere, and we stand guilty before God either in active rebellion or passive indifference to our creator. Reading: Genesis 3 Yet concurrently, even as we sinned, God set out on his plan for humanity. God promised to redeem people from sin and death and promised to do so through his own work in history. God himself promised to come and handle the problem of our sin. Reading Galatians 4:4, 5Questions we can ask:Does the world seem to be a good place? A rough place? Why is there so much injustice? If people are good, why do they act so bad?Is evil doing really just the business of your political enemies? Why is the world full of pain and suffering? Why do we think this is WRONG?Why do we think things are WRONG, EVIL, UNJUST if we are just atoms and there is no God? How do you think God wants you to treat your family? People at work? The referee of your kids sports game? Why? Cross – The person of Jesus was God come to earth to die for sin and forgive sinners. He displayed to us in his life and teaching who God is and what he has done. His death is the darkest day in human history (the unjust murder of the Son of God) and at the same time the brightest day in history (Jesus death for sin pays our penalty, satisfies God's wrath and brings us back in relationship with our creator). Reading – Romans 5:1-11Questions we can ask:Why do you think Jesus made such a huge impact on our world? Who do you think that Jesus was/is? Why do you think Jesus died? Would it be a big deal to you if it is true that Jesus rose from the dead? Do you think people need to be forgiven in life? Why? How does this change people? Mission/Redemption – Jesus' mission on earth was to save us from sin, death and hell and bring his Kingdom, a new way of life, to the earth. His resurrection from the dead was a sign of this coming new age where sin, death and hell will be ultimately defeated. This mission intersects our lives when we hear of the love of God expressed towards sinners through Jesus' death on the cross we are called to repent (change our minds and turn away from) of our sin and receive his forgiveness by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8, 9). The gospel teaches us that Jesus died a death that we deserve, his death for sin. Additionally, he lived the life we could not live, a life without sin. By placing our trust/faith in him we receive forgiveness and pardon from God for our sins and are counted righteous before God in him. In Jesus we are brought back into relationship with God and given eternal life as the gift of his grace and love. We are then transferred from a dark path into the path of redemption and mission in the world. We intersect with eternity on Jesus' mission which is manifesting and ultimately bringing into fullness the Kingdom of God. All who trust in him and follow him become a part of his church, a community on mission to see others meet Jesus, have their sins forgiven and then together represent his Kingdom in our community. At the end of time King Jesus will fully bring a Kingdom (heaven) where sin will be gone, death is defeated, and every tear will be wiped away. All who trust in him will be with him forever, those who persisted in denying God and living their sinful path will be separated from him forever in Hell.Questions we can ask: What are some of the causes that are important to you? What is your view of the future of planet earth? Do you think things are getting better or worse? Why?Where do people find hope for their future? Where do you? What happens if those things fail? For example, money, health, influence, power, pleasures etc. can be lost.A Dozen or so Gospel ThemesRevolution – Jesus overcame the authority of sin, Satan, death, and hellLiberation – Jesus came to set captive people freeKingdom – Jesus came to bring a different rule and reignSuffering – Jesus suffered for us and he suffers with usUnity/Reconciliation/Relationship – By grace Jesus brings us back to the Father and reconciles relationship, we live in union with JesusFamily – God is our Father, we are sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters, in his familyAdoption – God intentionally chooses and adopts sinful kidsBirth/New Birth/New Life – We are born new, new slate, new lifeJudicial – God forgives the guilty by grace at great cost to himselfFarming – God plants seeds that grow in us; he appoints us to bear fruitDarkness and Light – we can now see; God brings light to a dark world through Jesus the light of the world. The church then shines his light into the darknessDeath and Life – Jesus did not come to make bad people good; he came to make dead people live...now, and forever. Jesus overcomes death and brings a promised resurrection and eternal life.

This episode starts with a sunburn. That's how on-topic it is. Because yes, it's summer! And wow, do we have a lot of tips for you this year. To get them, I spoke with Mark Ellwood, the (sunburned) freelance travel writer who handles all of our monthly Where to Go columns, as well as the two editors who make up our mighty destination team, Chloe Arrojado and Tim Chester.  We started with planning—Mark is a planner, Chloe is not—and segued into how to score flight deals, if and when to travel to Europe during the hottest months, and our favorite road trip destinations. (Italy's Prosecco Road, anyone?) We touched on lesser-known destinations, travel deals (it's a great year to visit the U.K.), national parks, and even visiting places where it's winter now.  So, no matter what you're doing this summer—whether it's road-tripping or trying to squeeze in a weekend getaway around your kids' camp activities—we have something for you. Yes, even for you procrastinators. Happy summer travels!  Meet this week's guests Mark Ellwood, freelance travel writer Chloe Arrojado, associate destinations editor Tim Chester, deputy destinations editor Resources Read this week's show notes, including a full transcript of the episode. Explore our Where to Go in July story. Find great summer deals (they exist!) and book affordable airfare. Need some beach time? We have the 20 best beaches in the world.  Drive the Prosecco Road that Mark mentions. Visit our favorite national parks. 

This episode starts with a sunburn. That's how on-topic it is. Because yes, it's summer! And wow, do we have a lot of tips for you this year. To get them, I spoke with Mark Ellwood, the (sunburned) freelance travel writer who handles all of our monthly Where to Go columns, as well as the two editors who make up our mighty destination team, Chloe Arrojado and Tim Chester.  We started with planning—Mark is a planner, Chloe is not—and segued into how to score flight deals, if and when to travel to Europe during the hottest months, and our favorite road trip destinations. (Italy's Prosecco Road, anyone?) We touched on lesser-known destinations, travel deals (it's a great year to visit the U.K.), national parks, and even visiting places where it's winter now.  So, no matter what you're doing this summer—whether it's road-tripping or trying to squeeze in a weekend getaway around your kids' camp activities—we have something for you. Yes, even for you procrastinators. Happy summer travels!  Meet this week's guests Mark Ellwood, freelance travel writer Chloe Arrojado, associate destinations editor Tim Chester, deputy destinations editor Resources Read this week's show notes, including a full transcript of the episode. Explore our Where to Go in July story. Find great summer deals (they exist!) and book affordable airfare. Need some beach time? We have the 20 best beaches in the world.  Drive the Prosecco Road that Mark mentions. Visit our favorite national parks. 

Should churches provide housing for their pastors? Why is a pastor's housing important for church life? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director) is joined by Ray Evans (FIEC Church Leadership Consultant) to discuss where the housing of a pastor should fit into church life and leadership. 00:00 - Introduction01:22 - The recent history of housing pastors06:46 - Beginning the conversation about housing your pastor08:42 - A house as a tool of the trade13:40 - Legacies to house pastors16:26 - Managing criticism of providing for church workers21:33 - Managing building issues that come with a manse25:42 - How can a pastor start a conversation about housing?28:38 - The Evangelical Housing Association You can watch a video of this episode and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website. Show notes A Meal with Jesus, Tim Chester (thegoodbook.co.uk) God's Time, God's Money, Fred Catherwood (amazon.co.uk) Evangelical Housing Association (evangelicalhousingassociation.org.uk) About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC's official podcast, where you'll hear teaching and resources for church leaders from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests from FIEC churches and partners. You can access video podcasts by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the FIEC YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC. Follow FIEC on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

The life of a pastor can be one of constantly giving out. If we are not taking in we soon have nothing left to give. As we continue to work through the themes of Tim Chester's book Stott on the Christian Life, we have an occasion to consider just what it is with which we […]

In this third episode, Jared Burkholder will explore the beautiful diverse unity of a church family. Using the words of Romans 12 as a roadmap, hear these two men's perspectives on how God has uniquely gifted our church family. Resources: Everyday Church by Tim Chester https://a.co/d/brIp6fc Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt https://a.co/d/gjoERws Gospel Transformation World Harvest Missions https://a.co/d/97EmNwF Gospel in Life by Tim Keller https://a.co/d/4FgRoJ9 Center Church by Tim Keller https://a.co/d/fHd00zn A Meal With Jesus by Tim Chester https://a.co/d/apgV9Xx Life On Mission by Willis & Coe https://a.co/d/eXSCP28 Register for the Women's Conference at www.gracebaptist.org/womens-conf The Magnify Podcast is a production of Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita, CA. For more information about service times and events, head to our website www.gracebaptist.org. If you have questions for Pastor Aaron, Pastor David, or our other guests, send them to us by email at magnify@gracebaptist.org.

Pastor Nathan Hobert continues our series in the Gospel of Mark. Resources: Gospel of Mark Commentary, NICOT, Gospel of Mark, Bible study, Tim Chester.

Pastor Nathan Hobert continues our series in the Gospel of Mark. Resources: Gospel of Mark Commentary, NICOT, Gospel of Mark, Bible study, Tim Chester.

Luke 7:33-3533 For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.' 34 The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' 35 Yet wisdom is justified by all her children.” Book Resource: A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, and Mission around the Table by Tim Chester

Pastor Nathan Hobert continues our series through the Gospel of Mark as we continuing to learn about the essential ingredient to seeing and experiencing Jesus. Sources: Gospel of Mark Commentary, NICOT, Gospel of Mark, Bible study, Tim Chester, Audio Mark 8 teaching, Dick Lucas. "You still don't Understand" sermon, David Bisgrove.

This month our hosts, Beth Whitney and Cole Harper, are joined by Sonja Warner to discuss influence, both gospel and secular, and opportunities for discipleship. Sonja and her husband moved to the Sacramento area in 1993 and began attending Arcade Church in 1999. Over the years, Sonja has been involved in leading small groups and women's Bible Studies. She served for a few years as Women's Ministry Director and currently volunteers at the Welcome Hub and in the library. Most recently, she is exploring the possibility of becoming a writer. Last year Sonja wrote a Bible Study on 1 Peter and is currently working on a study in Hebrews. During the day Sonja works as a bookkeeper for a local small business and is an avid reader with a special interest in history (because the best stories are always the true ones). She lives with her husband of 38 years and a sweet Yellow Lab named Molly.   If you have questions about today's episode, you can email them to info@arcadechurch.com   ------   Some Starting Points for Disciplers: If the idea of discipling another believer is new to you, or if it just feels overwhelming, that is okay. If you are a believer in Jesus and growing in your faith you are qualified!  Here are a few suggestions to help you get started: Pray! Ask God to open your eyes to someone he wants you to disciple. Look around and see who he has placed in your life; and keep an open mind because it might not be someone you would immediately think of. When God puts someone on your heart or in your path, invite them to coffee (or lunch). Take some time to get to know them. Learn their story; what has their faith-walk been like up to now? What are they afraid of, what are the things that encourage/discourage them? What areas of life are they looking to grow in? As the Holy Spirit leads, invite them to meet on a regular basis. Here are a few ideas for how to start: Read Scripture and discuss it together. You might want to start with one of the Gospels (especially if you're meeting with a new believer). Ephesians is also a rich book for discussion. Pray through the Psalms together. Use a study such as The Apostle's Creed by Tim Chester to discuss the essential truths of the faith. The Navigators really do publish an excellent selection of study guides for discipling others. Growing In Christ: A Thirteen-Week Follow-Up Course for New and Growing Christians is a good starting place for new believers. Their Design for Discipleship series covers many topics on the Christian life. Read a quality book together and discuss it. There are some excellent books on discipleship. Eugene Peterson's book A Long Obedience in the Same Direction is one of the best (in my opinion). Habits of Grace by David Mathis is another excellent choice. Remember there is no single, “right” way to do discipleship. Keep God's Word at the center and remember that your role is not to “fix” or change the other person. You are teaching them how to walk with God in their own circumstances; God will transform them as they do.