Scriptures, Life and More

In this episode we're thinking of those who have helped shape us, whether as mentors and encouragers or as father or mother figures. We look at the impact this has on our lives and on those around us, and at how God is calling us to respond today. This episode is personal and honest, and we pray that you'll be encouraged as you join with us in seeking God for how we can each respond.

Just how gracious is God? What does it mean to receive his grace, or to live by grace rather than our own works? In this episode we talk about grace from a personal perspective and look at how helpful a fresh understanding of God's grace can be.

In this episode we're feeling youthful! Well maybe not, but we have special guests with us for this one - our good friends Richard and Karen, who lead the youth and Young Adults work at The Wells Church. Listen to hear more of their story and more about what they are seeing God doing amongst our youth.

Have you ever wondered what some Christians mean when they talk about going 'deeper' with God? Or have you ever thought about how you might experience a deeper relationship with God? In this episode we explore the concept of going deeper with God and what this might mean for us today.

Life sometimes seems to get more complicated as time goes on, yet each of us also value simplicity. How exactly are we to deal with these two aspects of life? In this episode we reflect on the constant cry for 'more', and the corresponding call to simplicity.

When we recognise that we have Jesus as our King and are citizens of his kingdom, everything changes! In this episode we are following up on a line in the prayer Jesus taught his disciples when he said "Your Kingdom come and your will be done, on earth as it heaven" and unpacking some of the simple but lifechanging principles which this us leads to.

We've recently been asked to think and speak about the topic of generational curses, so this is that episode. As ever, we hope that this leads you investigate the bible for yourself and to seek God more too.UPDATE 13th March 2025: We've received some very helpful feedback and questions, and the notes have now been updated to include additional materials. NOTES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o4ud_bf-UE4i8jfesLF1mIkKVWbwI6TI/view?usp=sharing

We're back after a break which was longer than we anticipated! In this episode James shares with us some of the challenging experiences that his family have been through in recent months, and we hear how they saw God present with them and at work in their lives. James shared quite personally and we didn't have time to explore all of the topics and themes which he touched on. If you have thoughts or questions, please leave us a comment.

In this episode we review some what has happened over the last year as well as looking ahead to Christmas and all that this means for us and for others.

We've recently spent some time reflecting on the topic of worship, and in this episode we give our personal response to some of the questions and deep thoughts that this has raised for us. We trust this episode serves to provoke further thought and reflection for you as we all learn to lean in to the true worship we are created for.

Have you ever wondered if there is more going on than what you can see? In this episode we discuss a topic that was suggested for us - Spiritual attack. We look at how this can be over and under emphasised, and what this means for us today.

Just what is 'church', and what if 'church' was more significant than we thought? Join us for this conversation in which several of our team talk about church, it's meaning, significance and what it means to us too.

How do we handle disappointment? What do we do when things don't go as we expect? In this episode our team share about where our disappointments come from and how we can find ways to respond.

How well do we know our own motives? Are they something to just live with or pay some attention to? In this episode we take a dive into this personal and biblical topic and reflect on the motivations which can affect the way we see ourselves and others.

God promises to renew us and his people everywhere, but what does renewal look like and how do we experience it? Starting with some reflections on attending the Wildfires Festival, in this episode we turn to the life changing topic of renewal - in our lives and further afield.

Powerful things happen when we and others tell our stories of what God is doing in our lives. We don't need to be the finished article, or have all the answers - in fact the very best stories are often ones that are still being written! In this episode we talk about some stories that we've recently heard and about how we can encourage one another by sharing what God has done.

One of the prayers that Jesus prayed was that his followers might be together as one, yet today we are still working out what this means and how to put it into practice. In this episode the team chat about examples of unity, and about what might be holding us back from getting closer to others.

This week 3 of us discuss what trusting in God looks like. We share personal stories, scripture and how we have learnt to trust in Jesus over the years.

What does the concept of Sabbath mean to you? As we looked at this afresh we found ourselves ending up back again in the teachings and practice of Jesus - the One who makes all things new. We pray you'll be encouraged by what is shared, and that like us you will discover a new call to sabbath.

What are you hungry for? In this episode the team talk about their experiences with the kind of spiritual hunger described in the bible. They look at what this means for us today, and how this kind of hunger can be a good thing.

In episode we talk about how 'meditation' is portrayed in the bible, and how this can be a really powerful practice when it has God at the centre.

What are you hoping for? What happens when what we hope for never materialises? In this episode the team talk about the topic of hope, and how the hope that we have changes the way we live.

In a change of pace, in this episode the team pause to reflect about what God is encouraging or challenging us with at the moment. We'll be back looking at new topics and themes in the next episode!

In this episode we share our different approaches to reading and engaging with the Bible. We hope our passion for God's word comes across and that you'll be encouraged to see there is more than one way to read the Bible. As ever, if you've any questions, comments or suggestions for future content, please let us know.

We love the thought of being free, but what does it mean for us to be truly free? In this episode we explore the concept and experience of freedom, and also look at some areas where God is still bringing freedom in our lives today.

This time the team discuss the wonderful and wide ranging topic of prayer. What can we learn about communing with God, about answered prayer and much more besides?

What does it really mean to call God our Father, and why is this so difficult for us at times? In this episode we get to grips with the precious topic of God the Father, finishing off our brief series looking at God the Son, the Holy Spirit and the Father. What does it mean to you that God is your Father?

Many of us have questions about how we can know God with us today, and about what to expect when the Holy Spirit is at work in us and at work in our churches too. In this episode, Jauida, James and Stuart discuss the work of the Holy Spirit, sharing personal stories and also looking at some of the most relevant bible passages.

In this week's episode we begin to get to grips with the huge topic of who Jesus is. Where would you start? Have a listen to find out how we responded to this life changing question.

Reflecting on Christmas and the start of a new year, in this episode Jauida, James and Stuart share about some of the things that God has been doing in recent weeks.

Following on from some recent teaching at TWCF Church, the team talk about some of the recent teaching and about how this applies in our lives today. This is the last episode of 2023, and we look forward to being with you again in the New Year.

Ever wondered about fasting? What is it? Why would you try it? In this episode, we discuss our experiences of fasting as well as some of the questions we still have about it. If you've got questions on this topic or on others, just let us know!

What does it mean to take our faith seriously, and how can this be outworked when we are all so different? In this episode the whole team is back together again as we discuss what taking faith seriously means for us and how this can be worked out in practice today.

In this latest episode we discuss the subject of the prophetic. Just what do we mean when we talk about the prophetic? Can we really expect God to speak to us in this way today? How do we handle it when he does? What are some of the signposts or pitfalls to look out for when we want to step out in the prophetic?

In this episode we reflect on our shared experiences of a recent church Weekend Away, what we sensed God was saying during our time together, and what all this means for being a church community today.

How are we to react when life seems uncertain? What do we do when the answers we've settled on don't seem to work anymore? In this episode we share some of our experiences of mystery and uncertainty, and discuss how God is calling us to something which is so much more powerful than certainty.

All back together again, the 'Scriptures, Life and More' team discuss the huge topic of Worship. What is it? How does it impact and shape us? What kind of worship are we called to? We all love to worship, and do this in different ways at different times. After you've listened to this podcast, how would you say God is leading you to worship in this present season of your life?

Which parts of the bible has God spoken to you most clearly from? What happens when God speaks? In this episode three of our team share some of the bible passages which God has used at formative times in their lives to bring encouragement as well as challenge, drawing them deeper in faith. Together they look at crucial questions about the difference God's word can make in all our lives as well as some of the personal challenges which come when God speaks.

Following up from the recent New Wine conference in the UK, the team talk about their experiences there, as well as all about some of what God has been saying and doing. The conversation gets personal as we reflect on what happens when we don't hear God speak or sense his presence, and how to continue through those times.

In this episode we discuss how knowing God's promises for today affects the way we live each day. Does it really make a difference to take God at his word? If so, how does this work? This conversation was based around a recent sermon from TWCF Church, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/live/E6RjoChAI7o?feature=share&t=4127

In this episode featuring Obi, Jauida, James and Stuart, we introduce ourselves and our hopes for the podcast, as well as taking a deeper dive into a sermon that Stuart had preached the day before this was recorded. Resources: The sermon which is referenced is available here https://www.youtube.com/live/9qziAMZ6LN0?feature=share&t=3114