http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/ en-gb © 2013 New Life Church Bristol The podcast feed of Sunday morning meetings from New Life Church Bristol. Sunday Morning Meetings from New Life Church Bristol New Life Church Bristol New Life Church Bristol is a non-denominational charismatic church which meets every Sunday in Frenchay Village Hall. We have a strong emphasis on the Word of God and this podcast feed is for our Sunday morning preaches. NLC talktous@newlifechurchbristol.org false http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260412-lg-ourghouwheuhf.mp3 Luke starts by asking the question "What happens after Easter?". The answer being that 'The Way' begins to spread. Titus is left on the island of Crete, and Paul writes to him to advise and encourage him. Luke sees similarities in Titus's role on Crete with our position in The Well. Podcast Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Luke Goodway Luke starts by asking the question "What happens after Easter?". The answer being that 'The Way' begins to spread. Titus is left on the island of Crete, and Paul writes to him to advise and encourage him. Luke sees similarities in Titus's role on Crete with our position in The Well. 0:44:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260405-bs-lnfglnrgrg.mp3 Bex gives a visual demonstration of why Jesus had to die. Podcast Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Bex Stock Bex gives a visual demonstration of why Jesus had to die. 0:13:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260403-rb-siduhwse.mp3 From a human point of view, Jesus being executed by Roman crucifixtion was an unbelievably painful and gruesome way to die. Nothing about it was 'Good'. Yet, from Jesus's perpective it achieved the only way to create a bridge between man and God. Podcast Fri, 3 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brown From a human point of view, Jesus being executed by Roman crucifixtion was an unbelievably painful and gruesome way to die. Nothing about it was 'Good'. Yet, from Jesus's perpective it achieved the only way to create a bridge between man and God. 0:13:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260329-kn-iurewgfuwu.mp3 After he briefly introduces himself, Kenny turns to John 4, the story of Jesus meeting with the woman at the well in Samaria. Podcast Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kenny Nelson After he briefly introduces himself, Kenny turns to John 4, the story of Jesus meeting with the woman at the well in Samaria. 0:34:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260322-rb-sghoahewrouhg.mp3 Richard speaks from John 1:43-50, where Philip introduces Nathanael to Jesus. Nathanael was very sceptical at first but because of the encouragement of his friend Philip, Nathanael becomes one of Jesus' disciples. Sometimes we too can be sceptical about what is happening around us but we should not give up; just maybe God is outworking his mysterious plans in our lives. Or maybe we need to be a Philip to encourage someone around us who is struggling to believe. Podcast Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brown Richard speaks from John 1:43-50, where Philip introduces Nathanael to Jesus. Nathanael was very sceptical at first but because of the encouragement of his friend Philip, Nathanael becomes one of Jesus' disciples. Sometimes we too can be sceptical about what is happening around us but we should not give up; just maybe God is outworking his mysterious plans in our lives. Or maybe we need to be a Philip to encourage someone around us who is struggling to believe. 0:31:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260315-bs-oswuegfuwe.mp3 As the natural world around us bursts into new life, we need to take some time to look at our Spiritual lives, and check they are in line with God. Podcast Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Bex Stock As the natural world around us bursts into new life, we need to take some time to look at our Spiritual lives, and check they are in line with God. 0:24:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260308-lg-sjdbvogauqgewf.mp3 Luke speaks from 1 Cor 12. We are all parts of One Body. What part are you? God did not make you or the part you play insignificant, every part is important. Podcast Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Luke Goodway Luke speaks from 1 Cor 12. We are all parts of One Body. What part are you? God did not make you or the part you play insignificant, every part is important. 0:40:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260301-rp-sdvhsbhdbv.mp3 Richard Penska continues the theme on mercy by looking at the story of The Unforgiving Servant. Drawing from this story Richard reminds us that we all have been forgiven much and that we too need to forgive those who hurt us. Podcast Sun, 1 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Richard Penska Richard Penska continues the theme on mercy by looking at the story of The Unforgiving Servant. Drawing from this story Richard reminds us that we all have been forgiven much and that we too need to forgive those who hurt us. 0:31:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260222-td-odvewufqu.mp3 At the start of two churches merging together, Tim asks us 'What kind of church are we becoming?'. He shares some examples from scripture of what Christ's church should be: The Body of Christ, The Temple of God, The Family of God, and The Bride of Christ. Podcast Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tim Dobson At the start of two churches merging together, Tim asks us 'What kind of church are we becoming?'. He shares some examples from scripture of what Christ's church should be: The Body of Christ, The Temple of God, The Family of God, and The Bride of Christ. 0:25:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260215-mc-iufifqiwei.mp3 Mel uses the story of blind Bartimaeus from Mark 10:48-52. Bartimaeus's responce to hearing that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, was to call out 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!'. Podcast Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mel Currer Mel uses the story of blind Bartimaeus from Mark 10:48-52. Bartimaeus's responce to hearing that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, was to call out 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!'. 0:35:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260208-lg-jhegfirewigf.mp3 Luke continues in Acts 2:42, looking at Breaking of Bread. However this is all set in context by Acts 2:43-47, which looks at how we live and devote ourselves in community. Podcast Sun, 8 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Luke Goodway Luke continues in Acts 2:42, looking at Breaking of Bread. However this is all set in context by Acts 2:43-47, which looks at how we live and devote ourselves in community. 0:42:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260201-bs-wbgcige2iu3.mp3 Bex begings to unpack Acts 2:42, which speaks of the Church being devoted to the Apostles teaching, and the Fellowship. Podcast Sun, 1 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Bex Stock Becoming the Community God Intended Bex begings to unpack Acts 2:42, which speaks of the Church being devoted to the Apostles teaching, and the Fellowship. 0:24:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260125-lg-uyfyrsdgoutt.mp3 Luke uses Psalm 5 as an example to show how we can be honest before God about our feelings. In this Psalm David expresses pain and lament. However, as we reach verse 8 he prays that God will lead him in righteousness and along God's straight path. Podcast Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Luke Goodway Luke uses Psalm 5 as an example to show how we can be honest before God about our feelings. In this Psalm David expresses pain and lament. However, as we reach verse 8 he prays that God will lead him in righteousness and along God's straight path. 0:27:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260118-rb-dojvouwgeuf.mp3 Richard chooses a passage from 2 Sam 6, where David wanted to move the Ark of The Covenant back to Jerusalem, but didn't go about it God's way, with disasterous consequences. If we want to do God's will God's way, we must pause from our busyness and linger in the presence of God, praying, worshipping, listening and responding. Focus on God and what He wants not on our own desires. Podcast Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brown Richard chooses a passage from 2 Sam 6, where David wanted to move the Ark of The Covenant back to Jerusalem, but didn't go about it God's way, with disasterous consequences. If we want to do God's will God's way, we must pause from our busyness and linger in the presence of God, praying, worshipping, listening and responding. Focus on God and what He wants not on our own desires. 0:32:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260111-bs-hfufttrdr.mp3 Bex Stock uses Psalm 139 as an example of how to take a small portion of scripture and pray in such a way so to make it more personal for you. Podcast Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Bex Stock Bex Stock uses Psalm 139 as an example of how to take a small portion of scripture and pray in such a way so to make it more personal for you. 0:22:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20260104-lg-hdciygeiywqge.mp3 We begin our first joint meeting as The Well, meeting together in Lincombe Barn, with an emphasis on prayer. Luke takes examples from Jesus's baptism and temptation, to show how knowing your identity is key to fulfilling your calling. Prayer helps us to understand God's will for our lives. So often we can dismiss God's call, but when we pray he is able to bring us to a place of faith. Podcast Sun, 4 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Luke Goodway We begin our first joint meeting as The Well, meeting together in Lincombe Barn, with an emphasis on prayer. Luke takes examples from Jesus's baptism and temptation, to show how knowing your identity is key to fulfilling your calling. Prayer helps us to understand God's will for our lives. So often we can dismiss God's call, but when we pray he is able to bring us to a place of faith. 0:42:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20251207-rs-iuqwyegq.mp3 In the run up to Christmas, Bex gives us all a word about Hope. Podcast Sun, 7 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Bex Stock In the run up to Christmas, Bex gives us all a word about Hope. 0:12:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20251123-pmc-yktdyyfuiyfutyf.mp3 Paul & Mel Currer from Waterbrook Church speak directly to NLC as we enter a new season. Speaking from John 12v23-26, and their own testimonies, they shared the importance of a seed dying in order for it to produce more fruit. Podcast Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Paul & Mel Currer Paul & Mel Currer from Waterbrook Church speak directly to NLC as we enter a new season. Speaking from John 12v23-26, and their own testimonies, they shared the importance of a seed dying in order for it to produce more fruit. 0:36:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20251116-rb-jrbfgieibrg.mp3 Richard shares the story of Jephthah found in Judges 10-12. He was a mighty warrior, but ostracised because of his parentage. When Israel was threatened by the Ammonites, the people called for Jephthah to lead them. He could have taken the hump and said no, but despite everything, he said YES and ultimately has his name is written in the Hebrews 11 'hall of fame'. Even though we often might disqualify ourselves due to circumstance or past hurts, God does not disqualify us. When he calls us, let us say YES. Podcast Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brown Richard shares the story of Jephthah found in Judges 10-12. He was a mighty warrior, but ostracised because of his parentage. When Israel was threatened by the Ammonites, the people called for Jephthah to lead them. He could have taken the hump and said no, but despite everything, he said YES and ultimately has his name is written in the Hebrews 11 'hall of fame'. Even though we often might disqualify ourselves due to circumstance or past hurts, God does not disqualify us. When he calls us, let us say YES. 0:28:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20251109-rp-ojguhewugwu.mp3 As we get closer to our new joint venture in The Well, Richard Penska shares how important it is to view our individual task as part of the overall vision. He shares personal experience of when he and Louise were foster carers and how they needed to keep the overall vision of wanting to create a loving family environment forefront in their minds when going through difficult moments. Podcast Sun, 9 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Richard Penska As we get closer to our new joint venture in The Well, Richard Penska shares how important it is to view our individual task as part of the overall vision. He shares personal experience of when he and Louise were foster carers and how they needed to keep the overall vision of wanting to create a loving family environment forefront in their minds when going through difficult moments. 0:24:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20251019-rsc-ekthekrjpi3.mp3 Rob Scott-Cook from Woodlands Church brings a prophetic word about expecting a new season of revelation. God is revealing Himself to us and through us so we may know Him better and discern more opportunities for sharing our faith with those who are searching. Podcast Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rob Scott Cook Rob Scott-Cook from Woodlands Church brings a prophetic word about expecting a new season of revelation. God is revealing Himself to us and through us so we may know Him better and discern more opportunities for sharing our faith with those who are searching. 0:35:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20251012-sh-lejrljrebrh.mp3 Podcast Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Sue Hall 0:32:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20251005-lg-uyfytdtd6rte.mp3 As New Life Church and Waterbrook approach a season where we will be working and worshipping together, Luke talks about change. Drawing from the book of Ezra, he shares that there is not much point in rebuilding the walls around Jerusalem, unless there is something within worth protecting. In the same way, it is better to focus on our heart, and why we are moving forward together; than the fact that the structural things around us might look different than they did before. Podcast Sun, 5 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Luke Goodway As New Life Church and Waterbrook approach a season where we will be working and worshipping together, Luke talks about change. Drawing from the book of Ezra, he shares that there is not much point in rebuilding the walls around Jerusalem, unless there is something within worth protecting. In the same way, it is better to focus on our heart, and why we are moving forward together; than the fact that the structural things around us might look different than they did before. 0:29:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250928-cb-hfudfuiuhiu.mp3 Christine shares how hard it is for all of us to have to wait. Especially hard when we are waiting for God to do something. Podcast Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Christine Beer Christine shares how hard it is for all of us to have to wait. Especially hard when we are waiting for God to do something. 0:23:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250921-psc-uyftyhou.mp3 Today it was a joy to have Pam Scott-Cook with us from Woodlands Church. Pam uses examples from blind Bartimaeus, Job, and the two disciples on the Road to Emmaus, to share about a journey from blindness to sight, from darkness to light. Podcast Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Pam Scott-Cook Today it was a joy to have Pam Scott-Cook with us from Woodlands Church. Pam uses examples from blind Bartimaeus, Job, and the two disciples on the Road to Emmaus, to share about a journey from blindness to sight, from darkness to light. 0:21:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250914-rb-hsdbvidyeg.mp3 Richard shares his heart for growth. Speaking from Genesis 12, he explains how Abram needed to be obedient to God, and leave behind him those things that were familiar and gave him security, and set off in faith to a place that God would show him. For ourselves, if we want to see growth, then we too need to let go of the familiar and comfortable, and walk by faith to where God shows us. Not all the stepping stones may be visible, but it is important we take the first step. Podcast Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brown Richard shares his heart for growth. Speaking from Genesis 12, he explains how Abram needed to be obedient to God, and leave behind him those things that were familiar and gave him security, and set off in faith to a place that God would show him. For ourselves, if we want to see growth, then we too need to let go of the familiar and comfortable, and walk by faith to where God shows us. Not all the stepping stones may be visible, but it is important we take the first step. 0:30:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250720-jl-oreghuerh93.mp3 In the second part of his talk, Jonathan focuses on how we restore our true identity and explains that the things happening around us in the Earthly Realm are surrounded and controlled by events happening in the Heavenly Realm. Repentance is key to our relationship with God and living a life of freedom, and he offers us some tools to help us to live in the fullness of this freedom. Podcast Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Lee In the second part of his talk, Jonathan focuses on how we restore our true identity and explains that the things happening around us in the Earthly Realm are surrounded and controlled by events happening in the Heavenly Realm. Repentance is key to our relationship with God and living a life of freedom, and he offers us some tools to help us to live in the fullness of this freedom. 0:42:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250713-tm-yudyfiuhouyt.mp3 Tony speaks from John 6, highlighting the various reactions to the words Jesus spoke. Some people were offended, and some of His followers left. Tony explains some of the hallmarks of being a disciple. In particular, disciples follow no matter what, disciples sit and learn feasting from every word spoken, and disciples gather even the scraps that might be left over. Podcast Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Tony Martin Why I believe in peaches Tony speaks from John 6, highlighting the various reactions to the words Jesus spoke. Some people were offended, and some of His followers left. Tony explains some of the hallmarks of being a disciple. In particular, disciples follow no matter what, disciples sit and learn feasting from every word spoken, and disciples gather even the scraps that might be left over. 0:46:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250706-jl-iwegfig2.mp3 Jonathan Lee explores God's original purpose for our lives. This includes having a personal relationship with God himself, to be an extension of himself, showing the world what God is like, and to live in true freedom, the kind of freedom God intended for us from the beginning. However, in order for us to become all that God wants us to be, we need to show true repentance, a willingness to change. Podcast Sun, 6 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Lee Jonathan Lee explores God's original purpose for our lives. This includes having a personal relationship with God himself, to be an extension of himself, showing the world what God is like, and to live in true freedom, the kind of freedom God intended for us from the beginning. However, in order for us to become all that God wants us to be, we need to show true repentance, a willingness to change. 0:46:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250622-rp-utftydfu.mp3 Richard Penska looks at the importance of the prophetic within church life. Being prophetic is more than just listening to God, it is also about how we communicate what we have heard to others, and how we ourselves respond to the prophetic word. As God reveals his will for us, both individually and as a church, it is helpful to describe what we see, and then be intentional in the steps we need to take to realise God's word. Podcast Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Richard Penska The Importance of Prophesy Richard Penska looks at the importance of the prophetic within church life. Being prophetic is more than just listening to God, it is also about how we communicate what we have heard to others, and how we ourselves respond to the prophetic word. As God reveals his will for us, both individually and as a church, it is helpful to describe what we see, and then be intentional in the steps we need to take to realise God's word. 0:34:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250608-rw-syhubdvyswg.mp3 Whilst life often requires us to keep a sharp eye on what we are doing, and where we are going, Rod exhorts us to to take time to Stop; Look up and see our Eternal destination; See that we are still on track; Listen to the direction of the Holy Spirit and Be prepared to change course. Then you will be ready move forward again. Podcast Sun, 8 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rod Whiting Whilst life often requires us to keep a sharp eye on what we are doing, and where we are going, Rod exhorts us to to take time to Stop; Look up and see our Eternal destination; See that we are still on track; Listen to the direction of the Holy Spirit and Be prepared to change course. Then you will be ready move forward again. 0:26:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250601-rb-ow8yefgp.mp3 Just after the dramatic few days in Jerusalem when Jesus was put to death, two of his followers were leaving Jerusalem feeling let down and without hope. They were heading to Emmaus when they meet Jesus, although at that time they didn't recognise him. He walks with them and encourages them through his word, causing their hearts to burn once again. They invite Jesus to stay with them at which point he reveals himself to them. That whole encounter causes these two lost disciples to rejoin their story. Podcast Sun, 1 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brown Just after the dramatic few days in Jerusalem when Jesus was put to death, two of his followers were leaving Jerusalem feeling let down and without hope. They were heading to Emmaus when they meet Jesus, although at that time they didn't recognise him. He walks with them and encourages them through his word, causing their hearts to burn once again. They invite Jesus to stay with them at which point he reveals himself to them. That whole encounter causes these two lost disciples to rejoin their story. 0:36:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250518-ns-ihgiyfgqi.mp3 Nicky Summerhill wraps up our teaching based around John Mark Comer's Practicing The Way by suggesting ways in which we might apply these practices in our lives, creating routines and rhythms to more intentionally create space to be with Jesus, be like Jesus and do as Jesus did. Podcast Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Nicky Summerhill Nicky Summerhill wraps up our teaching based around John Mark Comer's Practicing The Way by suggesting ways in which we might apply these practices in our lives, creating routines and rhythms to more intentionally create space to be with Jesus, be like Jesus and do as Jesus did. 0:35:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250511-ds-khbihkfgeiudf.mp3 Dave Summerhill covers the last topic in our study of John Mark Comer's Practicing The Way: Witness. Are we both available and proactive in our willingness to share our faith, through words and actions? Podcast Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Dave Summerhill Dave Summerhill covers the last topic in our study of John Mark Comer's Practicing The Way: Witness. Are we both available and proactive in our willingness to share our faith, through words and actions? 0:31:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250427-sh-kigfiuhouy.mp3 Sue Hall continues our study on John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way, this time looking at 'Serving'. Sue encourages us that we don't have to have qualifications or be an expert to serve; it's about a willingness of heart to serve others before serving yourself. Podcast Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Sue Hall Sue Hall continues our study on John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way, this time looking at 'Serving'. Sue encourages us that we don't have to have qualifications or be an expert to serve; it's about a willingness of heart to serve others before serving yourself. 0:34:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/2025-04-27-Africa.mp3 After our recent trip to Zambia, the team feedback their experience and share photos and videos. Slides and videos are available upon request. Podcast Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT NLC After our recent trip to Zambia, the team feedback their experience and share photos and videos. Slides and videos are available upon request. 0:24:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250420-rp-fiuewfiygew.mp3 In a short Easter message, Richard reads about the disciples arriving at the empty tomb, and they question 'Where is Jesus?'. Podcast Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Richard Penska In a short Easter message, Richard reads about the disciples arriving at the empty tomb, and they question 'Where is Jesus?'. 0:11:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250413-rp-gyrftre7jhiuy8.mp3 We continue our series on Practicing the Way: Spiritual Disciplines, with this week focusing on Community. Richard looked at Jesus' invitation to community, being a family and sharing life together, and the importance of honouring one another. Podcast Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Richard Penska We continue our series on Practicing the Way: Spiritual Disciplines, with this week focusing on Community. Richard looked at Jesus' invitation to community, being a family and sharing life together, and the importance of honouring one another. 0:36:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250406-td-lsjghwheoiw.mp3 It's a delight to welcome back Tim Dobson from Woodlands Church. Today Tim shares how when we move from Winter into Spring we start to see those early signs of life. This is how it is in the seasons we go through with God. At times life is like the Winter when we see very little happening, and then as Winter comes to an end and we enter into Spring, we start to see God moving and bringing forth life. Isaiah 43:19 - Behold I am doing a new thing. Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? Podcast Sun, 6 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Tim Dobson It's a delight to welcome back Tim Dobson from Woodlands Church. Today Tim shares how when we move from Winter into Spring we start to see those early signs of life. This is how it is in the seasons we go through with God. At times life is like the Winter when we see very little happening, and then as Winter comes to an end and we enter into Spring, we start to see God moving and bringing forth life. Isaiah 43:19 - Behold I am doing a new thing. Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? 0:27:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250323-rb-lsjgohswoihe.mp3 We continue our series looking at John Mark Comer's Practicing The Way, with 'Generosity'. Richard looks at the scriptural basis for it being 'more blessed to give than receive'. He considers the concept of 'Generosity with no strings attached', and it becoming a lifestyle. Podcast Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brown We continue our series looking at John Mark Comer's Practicing The Way, with 'Generosity'. Richard looks at the scriptural basis for it being 'more blessed to give than receive'. He considers the concept of 'Generosity with no strings attached', and it becoming a lifestyle. 0:31:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250316-rw-hvjfhjmnhk.mp3 Rod continues our theme of John Mark Comer's Practicing The Way, by looking at the importance of Scripture. Podcast Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rod Whiting Rod continues our theme of John Mark Comer's Practicing The Way, by looking at the importance of Scripture. 0:33:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250309-ew-khjfljnljhiu.mp3 We welcome back Emma to speak to us today. She explores what hinders us from being people of Hope. We might ask 'How long, Oh Lord?', but dont give up. Sometimes we feel like life dumps manure on us, but we can use that to enrich the soil of our life, and grow from it. Podcast Sun, 9 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Emma Wall We welcome back Emma to speak to us today. She explores what hinders us from being people of Hope. We might ask 'How long, Oh Lord?', but dont give up. Sometimes we feel like life dumps manure on us, but we can use that to enrich the soil of our life, and grow from it. 0:33:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250302-ns-uftdbkjiug.mp3 Nicky continues our series on John Mark Comer's 'Practicing the Way', with the discipline of Solitude. She looks at examples from Jesus' life, and gives practical suggestions of ways to make Solitude a part of your life. Podcast Sun, 2 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Nicky Summerhill Nicky continues our series on John Mark Comer's 'Practicing the Way', with the discipline of Solitude. She looks at examples from Jesus' life, and gives practical suggestions of ways to make Solitude a part of your life. 0:33:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250216-rw-fdsfsd89f.mp3 We continue our study on Practicing the Way and today Rod Whiting shares shares about Fasting. Drawing from examples both in the old testament and new testament, Rod explains how fasting helps us engage better with God in order to see answers to prayer and also to prepare ourselves for God's work. Rod then provides some really practical advice on how to fast, not just from food, but all of those things that can distract us from drawing close to God in these important times of prayer. PLEASE NOTE: Due to technical problems there are occasional losses of audio. Podcast Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rod Whiting We continue our study on Practicing the Way and today Rod Whiting shares shares about Fasting. Drawing from examples both in the old testament and new testament, Rod explains how fasting helps us engage better with God in order to see answers to prayer and also to prepare ourselves for God's work. Rod then provides some really practical advice on how to fast, not just from food, but all of those things that can distract us from drawing close to God in these important times of prayer. PLEASE NOTE: Due to technical problems there are occasional losses of audio. 0:28:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250209-dm-efhquwhefuqh.mp3 Dave Mitchell from Woodlands Church shares shares about the principle of "The Now and Not Yet Kingdom of God", drawing from two examples of John the Baptist, and the life of Jesus, where things that were hoped for were not made a reality right then, but in God's good time and for his purpose of producing faith in his followers. Podcast Sun, 9 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Dave Mitchell Dave Mitchell from Woodlands Church shares shares about the principle of "The Now and Not Yet Kingdom of God", drawing from two examples of John the Baptist, and the life of Jesus, where things that were hoped for were not made a reality right then, but in God's good time and for his purpose of producing faith in his followers. 0:33:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250126-pd-sdfpoi.mp3 We continue our study on Practicing the Way and today Pauline Duce shares about prayer. Pauline explains how there were other disciplines that she probably felt more equipped to speak on, but prayer was definitely not one of them. However, as she dug deeper into John Mark Comer's book, Pauline has discovered a fresh freedom in prayer, rooted in our relationship with Jesus and the presence of the Holy Spirit, rather than some of the traditional, legalistic approaches we may have grown up with. Podcast Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Pauline Duce We continue our study on Practicing the Way and today Pauline Duce shares about prayer. Pauline explains how there were other disciplines that she probably felt more equipped to speak on, but prayer was definitely not one of them. However, as she dug deeper into John Mark Comer's book, Pauline has discovered a fresh freedom in prayer, rooted in our relationship with Jesus and the presence of the Holy Spirit, rather than some of the traditional, legalistic approaches we may have grown up with. 0:18:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250119-tm-sdf908.mp3 Tony Martin from Grace Church Glastonbury shares from John 5 where Jesus heals the man by the pool of Bethesda. This man had been lame for over 30 years and had gone through the same routine of waiting for someone to help him get to the water to receive healing. Jesus comes along and offers him a different way. The man was willing to change and received his healing. We may want God to do something for us at this time, but are we willing to change and do what God tells us to do in order to receive from him? Podcast Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Tony Martin Tony Martin from Grace Church Glastonbury shares from John 5 where Jesus heals the man by the pool of Bethesda. This man had been lame for over 30 years and had gone through the same routine of waiting for someone to help him get to the water to receive healing. Jesus comes along and offers him a different way. The man was willing to change and received his healing. We may want God to do something for us at this time, but are we willing to change and do what God tells us to do in order to receive from him? 0:34:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20250112-ds-asasd98.mp3 Today Dave Summerhill starts the first of the nine spiritual practices, as described in John Mark Comer's book Practicing the Way - Sabbath. Dave shares about his own journey in trying to embrace this challenging area of taking time out of our busy schedules to draw closer to God and find rest for our souls. In a world that is very much counter culture to rest, Dave encourages us to follow Jesus' example who always found time to draw away from the crowds and the busyness of life to spend time with his Father. Podcast Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Dave Summerhill Today Dave Summerhill starts the first of the nine spiritual practices, as described in John Mark Comer's book Practicing the Way - Sabbath. Dave shares about his own journey in trying to embrace this challenging area of taking time out of our busy schedules to draw closer to God and find rest for our souls. In a world that is very much counter culture to rest, Dave encourages us to follow Jesus' example who always found time to draw away from the crowds and the busyness of life to spend time with his Father. 0:45:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/2025-01-05-ns-sdpe.mp3 On the first Sunday of 2025 Nicky Summerhill introduces our next teaching series looking at John Mark Comer's book Practicing the Way. In this introduction Nicky explains the importance of becoming true "apprentices" of Jesus and lists the 9 practices we will be considering in the coming months. These include: Sabbath, Prayer, Fasting, Solitude, Generosity, Scripture, Community, Service and Witness. Podcast Sun, 5 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Nicky Summerhill On the first Sunday of 2025 Nicky Summerhill introduces our next teaching series looking at John Mark Comer's book Practicing the Way. In this introduction Nicky explains the importance of becoming true "apprentices" of Jesus and lists the 9 practices we will be considering in the coming months. These include: Sabbath, Prayer, Fasting, Solitude, Generosity, Scripture, Community, Service and Witness. 0:37:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20241208-jd-jvuwuegu.mp3 As part of our special advent services which are being led by our various church small groups, this week John Duce shares about the importance of the whole trinity being involved in the incarnation - Jesus Christ coming down from heaven to dwell amongst us. Podcast Sun, 8 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT John Duce As part of our special advent services which are being led by our various church small groups, this week John Duce shares about the importance of the whole trinity being involved in the incarnation - Jesus Christ coming down from heaven to dwell amongst us. 0:09:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20241124-lg-ufytduhiut.mp3 This week we enjoyed a joint meeting with Waterbrook Church. Luke Goodway shared from Colossians 1 talking about the supremacy of Christ. Jesus Christ needs to be our Lord not just in church, but in every aspect of our lives - home, work, social... How much do we compartmentalise our lives to what does and does not come under his lordship? Podcast Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Luke Goodway This week we enjoyed a joint meeting with Waterbrook Church. Luke Goodway shared from Colossians 1 talking about the supremacy of Christ. Jesus Christ needs to be our Lord not just in church, but in every aspect of our lives - home, work, social... How much do we compartmentalise our lives to what does and does not come under his lordship? 0:36:00 http://www.newlifechurchbristol.org/podcasts/content/20241117-rb-deirgoihewir.mp3 We reach the conclusion of our journey with Moses and the children of Israel, as the walls of Jericho come down. The armies marched around the walls in silence, with just the sound of the trumpets. It was the final SHOUT of faith that brought the walls down, and opened up their future. Are there walls in our lives that need to be brought down? We need to learn to find that quiet place where God can fill us with his word and his promises. As we listen, so our faith will rise and we too can shout victory to bring these walls down. Podcast Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brown We reach the conclusion of our journey with Moses and the children of Israel, as the walls of Jericho come down. The armies marched around the walls in silence, with just the sound of the trumpets. It was the final SHOUT of faith that brought the walls down, and opened up their future. Are there walls in our lives that need to be brought down? We need to learn to find that quiet place where God can fill us with his word and his promises. As we listen, so our faith will rise and we too can shout victory to bring these walls down. 0:39:00