Christian Life Church Shipley

Why does disappointment not stay in the past? When we get hopeful and start to believe good things, there's often a 'Yeah, but'. as we remember the times we felt let down. Each time adds layer after layer and we feel all of it in the present. We can feel it as we look to the future, too. Derek, spiritual father to Paul, answers the questions: Can tomorrow really be different? Can today be new?

Is being independent good? What do you think about your reputation? Are you scared of what people might think if they REALLY knew you? Adam continues the series of the Spirit of Sonship, sharing about the way in which this spirit; this heart, is the key to a meaningful, satisfying life. He shares on the relationship between Jesus and the Father, and some amazing insights into what's possible for u...

Anca teaches following the Spirit of Sonship series. She explores some of her personal journey, and how the many titles she took on or desired never brought her the fulfilment she desires. If all of our other 'roles' or 'titles' were stripped away... would we be satisfied as 'Son..Daughter'?

Adam continues the series of the Spirit of Sonship, sharing about the way in which this heart and spirit is the key to a meaningful, satisfying life. In this part he focuses on our relationships, honour and our attitudes towards one another, and the beautiful environment we have the power to create (or not create) between us.

Adam expands on Paul's word at the beginning of 2020 in the third part of the series; 'The Spirit of Sonship'. Father and Mother God wants all Sons and Daughters to have everything that belongs to God. Inheritance, heart, glory, authority, love, grace, peace and identity.

As manager of the UK Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, Nigel has witnessed and brought hope into a variety of traumatic circumstances. He shares here about a God who has not forgotten us in the midst of crisis and questions, and all life can hold. Our God has not forgotten YOU. Our God is a God who sees, and keeps His promises.

Adam shares a word that began unfolding to him in Kenya. We often wonder about the many different stories in the Bible, sometimes it seems God wanted to be distant. Sometimes it feels like that in life now! Adam unpacks how He's always been near, and always wants to be with us.

Adam expands on Paul's word in the second part of a new series; 'The Spirit of Sonship'. Father and Mother God wants all Sons and Daughters to have everything that belongs to God. Inheritance, heart, glory, authority, love, grace, peace and identity.

As we enter 2020, Paul shares about how for the next decade, there is nothing more important for us to carry than the 'Spirit of Sonship', causing us to mature and experience levels of life like never before.

Have you ever got lost on purpose? If we have the option to find our way home, we might just take it! Adam explores though, how we can improve as direction givers, Ambassadors, and those that give people the option to choose.

Did you ever wake up one day, and decide to go somewhere you've never been before, alone, to be among lots of people you didn't know? In the 6th part of the Ambassadors series, Adam shares about the power of invitation.

We've all experienced tragedy and trauma, it often feels impossible to forward. Have you ever asked: 'Where was God in all this?' Even from the most painful experiences, Paul shares how restoration is still possible, and shares some of his own testimony of transformation from death to life.

Your memories replay your past... but your imagination can pre-play your future.

Are you stuck in the loop? Anca shares some insights into our habits, and how many of us approach changing them in ways that don't really help us at all. She also, though, explores how we might be able to break out of the loop and create new possibilities with some different ways of thinking.

Ever felt terrified of getting things wrong in life? Maybe it's time to end the struggle to 'stay off God's naughty list' or 'get in His good books'. Adam shares that, because of Jesus, we're already right with Him. So... now what do we do?

Do you hide your differences, or show them off? Adam shares, in the next part of the Ambassadors series, how your difference may be key for your life and future, and of those all around you. How do we learn to stop hiding, and begin to celebrate the unique qualities we have within us?

When your HOST nation is in chaos, it's a good thing that your HOME nation has all the resource, stability and power that you need. As an Ambassador of the King, Heaven is your home. Adam explores how different life is when we live from that place.

Have you ever asked yourself: 'Why do these things keep happening to me?' If you have, welcome to the club. Paul shares some invaluable insights from Acts, and personal battles that remind us all where we came from, and where we are going.

Ever held yourself up to high standards, and felt down when you didn't hit your own mark? Good news: You can be human, and STILL be His Ambassador. You can be reconciled to Him, to the real you, and reconcile others. Adam shares on the challenge of learning to operate in that identity.

Will you choose safety, or risk it to fly?

Adam speaks into who you really are. When we reconcile the fragments of our true identity towards the whole, it can be more powerful than we ever imagined.

When everything shakes, what stays standing?

Do you believe that miracles happen? Is it all coincidence or are there doors that can open by ways we live? Adam explores miracles, the lottery, oppression and opening doors.

You've probably heard of the 'greatest showman' film. Critics didn't rate it all that highly... but would Jesus? Adam shares the second part of some key gospel messages from the film that express the heart of God in ways we might have missed...

Isaac, one of Paul's spiritual sons, shares a testimony at the beginning of the podcast. After spending time together recently, Paul then shares some keys from their conversations that will challenge and encourage us. Our calling is not just success, but succession. Church as we know it is over. This is not a game. This is generational kingdom living; ceilings and floors, fathers and mothers, sons...