Jubilee+ Podcast

Speak Jesus Episode 7: Lisa In this episode of Speak Jesus, Natalie chats with Lisa, who is seeking to follow Jesus in her neighbourhood: prayer walking, building friendships, opening her garden, sharing meals, listening to the Holy Spirit’s nudges and asking people, “Is there anything I can pray for you today?” During the episode Lisa talks about the Discovery Bible Study, you can find out more H...

Speak Jesus Episode 6: Stef Liston In this episode of Speak Jesus, Natalie Williams talks with Stef Liston about why the church’s witness is healthiest when compassion and proclamation are side by side. They explore what Jesus models for us, why mercy ministries must stay rooted in the gospel, and how churches can serve practical needs while still pointing people to the hope, dignity and love foun...

Speak Jesus Episode 5: Naomi Fox In this episode of Speak Jesus , Naomi Fox, founder of Growing Hope shares what it looks like to offer practical support to families while keeping Jesus at the centre. About Growing Hope Growing Hope Provides free therapy for children and young people with additional needs and their families in partnership with local churches across the UK. They aim to grow: hope f...

Speak Jesus Episode 4: Angela Kemm In the latest episode of Speak Jesus, Angela Kemm joins Natalie Williams to talk about trusting God to provide, and why meeting practical needs and sharing the hope of Jesus belong together. You can hear more from Angela Kemm by listening back to her 2022 Churches That Change Communities Conference session, ‘It’s Breakthrough Time’, from our CTCC 2022 conference...

Speak Jesus Episode 3: Paul Brown In Episode 3 of Speak Jesus , Natalie Williams is joined by Paul Brown to explore what it means to be credible and compassionate witnesses for Jesus, sharing the good news while responding to the needs around us. Paul Brown helps lead City Hope Church, London. Paul co-authored Invisible Divides with Natalie Williams. You can find the book here . Speak Jesus Resour...

Speak Jesus: Episode 2 - Abi Flavell In episode two of Speak Jesus, Abi Flavell shares honest stories and practical wisdom from years of serving a diverse community in Hull at River City Church , from food banks and recovery programmes to walking patiently alongside people through life’s ups and downs. Find out more about Catalyst Network HERE . Speak Jesus Resource When people encountered Jesus,...

Speak Jesus Episode 1: Phil Knox In this episode, Natalie Williams speaks with Phil Knox, Head of Gospel Impact at the Evangelical Alliance , about the importance of both meeting the practical needs of people experiencing poverty and sharing the good news of Jesus. During the conversation the following resources were mentioned: Changing Church 2025 - Evangelical Alliance Joining the Dots Between F...

We Are Not World Changers - Andrew Wilson This summer on the Jubilee+ podcast we’ve been exploring the theme of rest, asking how we can pursue lives of mercy and justice without burning out. In this final episode of the series, Andrew Wilson shares a seminar from the Churches That Change Communities Conference 2023 titled We Are Not World Changers. Andrew is the teaching pastor at King’s Church Lo...

Rhythms of Rest & Abiding - Rosie Hopley This summer on the Jubilee+ podcast we’ve been exploring the theme of rest, asking how we can pursue lives of mercy and justice without burning out. In this episode, we’re sharing a session from Formed , our video resource designed to train and equip leaders from backgrounds of poverty or addiction. Rosie Hopley’s session, Rhythms of Rest & Abiding,...

Helping others without hurting yourself - Simon Elliott This summer on the Jubilee+ podcast we’re exploring the theme of rest, asking how we can pursue lives of mercy and justice without burning out. In this episode, we’re revisiting a seminar from the Churches That Change Communities Conference 2022 with Simon Elliott. Simon is a friend of Jubilee+ and lead elder at Everyday Church in London. Thi...

Limited Leader, Limitless God - Rachel Wilson This summer on the Jubilee+ podcast we’re exploring the theme of rest, asking how we can pursue lives of mercy and justice without burning out. In this episode, Rachel Wilson shares her seminar Limited Leader, Limitless God from the Churches That Change Communities Conference 2022. Rachel encourages us to embrace our limitations, find strength in weakn...

Bonus episode! For the final instalment of our Formed Conversations series, we're bringing you a special group discussion recorded live at Proximity Conference 2026. Abi Thomas sits down with Natalie Williams and Formed graduates Anthony, Ashlea, Matthew, Claire and Margz to hear their stories and their reflections on the Formed course! About Formed Formed is a specially developed training course...

Episode 4 of Formed Conversations is here! Join us for a brilliant conversation with Anthony, one of our Formed trainees. Anthony says: "I've got a real passion for people who are broken, I started a group at the church called shoulder to shoulder. I led it but was never very confident, since Formed things have changed. Formed gave me confidence. It made me realise it's not about my skills & s...

Episode 3 of Formed Conversations is here! 🎧 Listen in as Rachel shares her story - how a simple invitation to a church toddler group led to attending Alpha and encountering Jesus. And that wasn’t the end of the story… “Formed was absolutely, definitely the turning point for the direction that God’s led me into." About Formed Formed is a specially developed training course for people coming from...

Formed exists because we believe God raises up leaders from every background - and training should be accessible to all. Hear real-life stories from Formed trainees across our two training residentials. Each episode explores part of their story: how they came to know Jesus, and how they are now serving and leading within their local churches. Today, we hear from Spencer . This episode includes a b...

Formed exists because we believe God raises up leaders from every background - and training should be accessible to all. Hear real-life stories from Formed trainees across our two training residentials. Each episode explores part of their story: how they came to know Jesus, and how they are now serving and leading within their local churches. Today, we’re starting with Ethan. This episode includes...

Ruth Kettle interviews Natalie Williams, our very own CEO of Jubilee+ to hear about her journey through life and how she is following Jesus. To explore what it might look like for your church to partner with Jubilee+, and benefit from the free training, events and resources we offer please visit: Jubilee+ Partner Church Scheme Keep your eyes peeled for the next season of the Jubilee+ podcast comin...

Natalie Williams interviews Sam Ward ( Message Trust ) finds out what makes him tick & what advice he would give to those with a heart for urban mission and poverty in the UK. To find out more about The Message Trust visit their website: https://www.message.org.uk/ To explore what it might look like for your church to partner with Jubilee+, and benefit from the free training, events and resour...

Rachel Wilson interviews Naomi Fox ( Growing Hope ) to find out what makes her tick and and how she’s following Jesus as she works to bring hope to children and young people with additional needs. To find out more about the Growing Hope , visit their website here: Growing Hope – Free therapy for children with additional needs To explore what it might look like for your church to partner with Jubil...

Natalie Williams interviews Alicia Edmund ( Evangelical Alliance ), finds out what makes her tick & what advice she would give to those with a heart to influence policy in the UK. To find out more about the Evangelical Alliance, visit their website here: Evangelical Alliance | Together making Jesus known since 1846 To explore what it might look like for your church to partner with Jubilee+, an...

Natalie Williams interviews Tarn Bright ( Home for Good ), finds out what makes her tick, and asks what advice she would give to those with a passion for vulnerable children and families. Find out more about Home for Good: Adoption, Fostering & Supported Lodgings UK | Home For Good To explore what it might look like for your church to partner with Jubilee+, and benefit from the free training,...

Natalie Williams interviews Jenny Herrera ( Acts 435 ) to discover what makes her tick and what advice she would give to somebody with a heart to alleviate poverty in the UK. To find out more about Acts 435 visit their website here: Acts 435 - giving to anyone who has need To explore what it might look like for your church to partner with Jubilee+, and benefit from the free training, events and re...

Natalie Williams interviews Jon Kuhrt ( Hope into Action ) and finds out what makes him tick, and what advice he would give to those interested in social action and poverty in the UK. Find out more about the work of Hope Into Action UK , and follow Jon's blog here: Jon Kuhrt – Grace + Truth . To explore what it might look like for your church to partner with Jubilee+, and benefit from the free tra...

Natalie Williams interviews Kat Osborn ( Safe Families ) to find out what makes her tick and asks what advice she would give to those with a passion for hospitality and loving the one in front of us. To find out more about Safe Families, visit their website at https://safefamilies.uk/ To explore what it might look like for your church to partner with Jubilee+, and benefit from the free training, e...

Tarn Bright (Home for Good & Safe Families) discusses the vital role churches can play in supporting vulnerable families, and why a holistic, long-term approach - one that combines love, sustainability, and strategy - is essential for lasting impact. To find out more about Home for Good: Adoption, Fostering & Supported Lodgings UK | Home For Good To explore what it might look like for your...