St Giles' West Bridgford Podcast

Graham talks with Al, one of the St Giles' churchwardens, about how his faith underpins his life, including his work as a hospital doctor and leader.

Graham reflects on Psalm 107, encouraging us to live lives that are full of thanksgiving.

In this week's evening service interview, Lisa shares on her journey into the community of faith and the impact that has had on her life.

Joanna reflects on Matthew 13: 31-33 - what does it look like to be part of the growing kingdom of God.

Joanna reflects on Matthew 28: 16-20 - what does it look like for St Giles to make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy spirit, and teaching them to obey everything Jesus has commanded?

We are encouraged to keep going on the journey of faith by those cheering us on to keep running the race, with a bigger perspective, unburdened and with our eyes on Jesus who goes before us.

The God who encourages us to draw near with confidence, to encourage one another and to not give up the habit of meeting together.

Graham reflects on Romans 11: 33-36 - "for from him and through him and for him are all things" - and how we are called to respond.

Joanna considers 2 Corinthians: 6-15, the indescribable gift of Jesus and how we might reflect the generosity of God.

In the evening service, Graham reflects on Luke 14:15-24 and the invitation to all to have a seat at the banquet.

In our evening service, Graham and Kelly have a chat about the impact of an invitation to church.

Joanna talks about the great invitation to know God and to be welcomed into his family, and reflects upon our call to share that invitation with others. 

In week 3 of our series looking at characters from the Old Testament, Emily considers Esther. Her story shows us how God uses compromised people, it challenges us to have courage and gives us confidence that God is in control.

Continuing Emily's reflections on Esther.

Graham reflects on the story of Ruth, how God can re-write our stories and bring hope, even in the midst of questions and suffering (Ruth 1: 6-22).

Graham invites us to think about communion during the evening service, looking at why we share together, as one people, remembering Jesus's sacrifice and allowing this to shape who we are (Matt 26: 17-30).

Joanna looks at the life of Samuel and thinks about how we hear from God, who wants to speak to us, to guide us (1 Sam 3: 1-10).

In the final week of our series considering different books of the bible, Graham and Oli discuss the apocalyptic book of Revelation and its key themes (Revelation 21: 1-8).

Taking our stand against the schemes of evil & choosing each day to put on the armour of God (Ephesians 6: 10-20).