Ascend Men

Terry Waite was born just outside Wilmslow in Cheshire in 1939. In 1980 he was recruited as a "special advisor" and chief travel companion by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie. He had particular success in helping to negotiate the release of several hostages from Iran and later Libya in the early 1980s. Then as a result of what he says was "a very dodgy invitation" he visited Lebanon in...

This Forgiveness & Reconciliation season will inspire you to forgive and accept forgiveness and to reconcile with those from whom you might be estranged. The stories are full of hope and we provide some of the science and psychology of why it's so important to forgive and how to do that in the most difficult of circumstances. This week we are joined by Everett Worthington . Imagine studying th...

David Cameron said it was an "act of pure evil" Barrack Obama condemned it. The leader of Interpol said it was "twisted and depraved" Other European leaders classed it as "heinous", "terrible and barbaric". In 2014, Mike Haines' brother David, was brutally beheaded on camera to punish the West for their support of the anti-ISIS, Kurdish forces. Mike has since been on a mission to forgive, reconcil...

This is Part 2 . To listen to the opening episode, please pop back to last week or click here to get the opener. It's well worth a listen. Closing out our Health & Fitness season, we feature a " fireside chat " between Andrew Baker and David Andrews. They discuss their serious health issues in the relaxed atmosphere of a crackling fire and cool beer. It's an open and very vulnerable conversati...

Closing out our Health & Fitness season, we feature a " fireside chat " between Andrew Baker and David Andrews. They discuss their three serious health issues in the relaxed atmosphere of a crackling open fire (BTW see here for more on the "Inglenook" that is mentioned!) and a beer and packet of crisps in hand. It's an open and very vulnerable conversation with humour, faith and the odd swear...

Welcome to Episode 3 of our "Health & Fitness" season. After some great insights from Byron Hosking & Gaynor van der Burton about fitness, diet & nutrition, today we're stepping into the doctor's surgery with Jonathan Wilcock . UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS Find out more about our other upcoming events here . To sign-up for our weekly inspiring emails, please complete the form here . WHAT IS...

Alan's equation: [ Who we are physically ] = [ What we put in ] - [ what we expend ] Gaynor van der Burton is the Founding Director of Fitfish , a Christian fitness organisation offering retreats, fitness, nutrition, and coaching. God called Gaynor to start Fitfish in 2011 and since then she has led over 60 retreats and coached over 200 people through the Healthy, Whole & Free Programme. She i...

Byron Hosking hails from Melbourne Australia and is well known both for his professional musicianship leading us at the C3 Church and also for his international reputation as a music producer and mix engineer.  Since moving to London in 2012, Byron developed a musical career including leading worship at Hillsong and has played at some notable venues including Wembley, the O2, ExCel and Chelsea Foo...

Upcoming Series: January ? Health & Fitness February ? Forgiveness & Reconciliation March ? Hopefully two lighthearted episodes on DIY & over Easter; "Dying Well"  Three gifts we'd love in 2024: GOLD: We want everybody to tell somebody about this podcast FRANKINCENSE: We have vacancies on the team and not just for people called Frank MYRRH: Bring us your guest suggestions. You might ha...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by our senior pastors, Steve & Angie Campbell. One thing that seems so elusive in our world this Christmas is peace. Wars abound across the world and even in the very place where the Prince of Peace was born. Yet on that first Christmas the angels declared: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by Ascend Men . Today's Scripture: “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8 As we approach another Christmas, how can we approach this year with a renewed view of the light we live in? How can we share this, the truth of the gospel and the real meaning of Christmas, wi...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by the  Breathe Collective . Today's Scripture: “When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.” Proverbs 31:26 Three practical ways to speak kindness and wisdom: Pray Listen Be patient FOR UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS sign up here . To subscribe to our weekly inspiring emails, please complete the form here...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by  C3 Impact . Today's Scripture: “Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38 These words encapsulate the transformative principle of compassion—one that operates on the premise of...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by C3 Ascend Men . Today's Scripture: ?? Love God. Love People. FOR UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS sign up here . To subscribe to our weekly inspiring emails, please complete the form here . WHAT IS ASCEND MEN? Imagine a community of men who are challenged, inspired and equipped to live passionate lives for Jesus. A place where men-care-for...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by Ascend Men . Today's Scripture: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 FOR UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS sign up here . To subscribe to our weekly inspiring emails, please complete the form here . WHAT IS ASCEND MEN? Im...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by the C3 ?? Ministry. Today's Scripture: “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 As sisters & brothers in Christ, let us inhale the spirit of...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by the C3 Impact . Today's Scripture: “But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?” 1 John 3:17 FOR UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS sign up here . To subscribe to our weekly inspiring emails, please complete the form here . WHAT IS ASCEND MEN? Imagine a...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by Ascend Men . Today's Scripture: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 FOR UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS sign up here . To subscribe to our weekly inspiring emails, please complete the form here . WHAT IS ASCEND MEN? Imagine a communit...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by the C3 Ascend Men . Today's Scripture: “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 Let’s be seekers this Christmas, and actively go looking for Jesus. FOR UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS sign up here . To subscribe to our weekly inspiring emails, please comp...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by the C3 Breathe Collective . Today's Scripture:  “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 A Shared Toil A Shared Burden A Tapestry of Sisterhood FOR UPCO...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by C3 Impact . Today's Scripture: “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” Proverbs 19:17 FOR UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS sign up here . To subscribe to our weekly inspiring emails, please complete the form here . WHAT IS ASCEND MEN? Imagine a community of men who are challenged, inspired a...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by C3 Youth . Today's Scripture:  "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16 FOR UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS sign up here . To subscribe to our weekly inspiring emails, please complete the form here . WHAT IS ASCEND MEN? Imagine a community of m...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by our very own C3 Ascend Ministry. Today's Scripture: “When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.” Matthew 1:24 Why do we have to make such a noise about things?  Why does it often seem that we fail to just ‘serve’ without the want of a reward? Why do we so often need to...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by the C3 Breathe Ministry. Today's Scripture: "Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other." Romans 12:10 Three takeaways from today's episode: Be patient & graceful. Be resilient Be honouring Which one of the three things can you do this week? FOR UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS sign up here . To subs...

Welcome to the C3 Advent 2023 series with this devotional written by the Impact ministry. Today's Scripture: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25:35-36 FOR UPCOMING ASC...