Lucas on Life

How can we become people who bless our local churches? In Lucas on Life this Sunday evening, Jeff Lucas explores three attitudes that can become toxic in church, family and friendships, and candidly admits the one he struggles with most.

We're all living in a high tech world. Our phones are smart, our laptops let us browse at lightning speed, and that voice in our sat nav tells us exactly where to go. But here's a question: is all this technology actually controlling us? Join Jeff as he explores how to take back control and manage our tech, rather than letting it manage us.

Join Jeff Lucas as he discusses Laodicea.

Join Jeff as he continues his series on the seven churches of the book of Revelation. This week he visits Phildelphia - a city blessed by being near a volcano - and cursed because of that sme volcano. Join Jeff as he asks - where are our strengths actually weaknesses?

Living for Jesus isn't about appearances alone. As Jeff continues his series on the seven churches of Revelation, journey with him to Sardis, where believers were challenged to wake up from spiritual complacency and rediscover a vibrant, living faith

7 Churches - Part 4 - Thyatira

This week Jeff takes us to ancient Pergamum, where one of the early Christian communities faced huge pressure to compromise. Reflecting on Jesus’ words to believers who were praised for holding on, yet challenged over where they had begun to drift. It’s a reminder that faithfulness is not just about surviving difficult surroundings, but staying true when compromise starts to feel normal.

Jeff continues his series from the seven churches of Revelation with a visit to Smyrna, a city marked by suffering, pressure, and fierce loyalty to Christ. Standing among the ruins of this once-great Roman city in modern-day Turkey, Jeff explores what it meant for the early Christians to remain faithful in the face of persecution, opposition, and fear. Though centuries have passed, the message Jes...

Following a recent trip to Turkey to visit the locations of the seven churches of Revelation, Jeff begins a new series exploring the sights and sounds of those ancient congregations. Our world may be very different from theirs, but the words Jesus spoke to those churches remain timeless and deeply relevant today.

This week, Jeff Lucas takes on anger, the kind we justify, hide, or let simmer under the surface. Jeff explores how unchecked anger can quietly shape our lives and how facing it properly might be the first step to real freedom.

Is church something we attend… or something we’ve turned into a product? Jeff Lucas challenges the culture of 'what’s in it for me?' and calls us back to a deeper, more costly faith. Honest, thought-provoking, and rooted in Scripture, this episode asks what it really means to follow Jesus, not just consume church.

Preachers carry more than a message. They carry pressure, scrutiny, and responsibility. In this episode, Jeff Lucas looks at why those who teach and lead need consistent, intentional prayer. What happens when leaders are supported well? And what happens when they’re not? A practical and honest reflection on standing behind those who stand up to speak.

We know God calls us to be people of humility, but that isn’t always easy. It’s all too easy to start thinking we’re better, or that our church is better. And before we know it, our tone changes and we sound arrogant. That’s not who we’re called to be as followers of the servant King, Jesus Christ. Join Jeff as he reflects on a simple but challenging truth. We are called to humility.

Easter Sunday is here, when we celebrate the truth that Christ is Risen, but sometimes its hard to believe that He is risen for us - me, you. Join Jeff as he considers three of the resurrection appearances - and celebrate the truth that Christ is alive, and that He loves, not just the world - but us specifically.

In recent months, we’ve seen heartbreaking stories of high profile leaders and churches falling through neglect, abuse, sexual sin and more. It’s not just disappointing, it can be devastating. Join Jeff as he shares wise, steady counsel for those moments when heroes fall short.

We all know we’re living in turbulent times, and fear is everywhere. So how should we, as Christians, respond when dark clouds gather? Join Jeff as he reflects on words Jesus spoke to His people during a time of deep uncertainty.

Join Jeff Lucas as he discusses following Jesus.

Talking about wrestling might seem a little unusual, but this Sunday Jeff Lucas reflects on our human tendency to wrestle with, sometimes even fight with God. Throughout biblical history there are many examples of people struggling as they come to terms with grace. So join Jeff and perhaps, as we listen, some of us might finally stop fighting the Lord.

Temptation. We all know, and the Bible makes it clear, that we all struggle with temptation - its the challenge of being human. But in this weeks Lucas on Life, Jeff considers the truth that temptation is also an opportunity to grow - and of course, God’s help is available to us in our struggles. Tempted?

In this weeks Lucas on Life, Jeff Lucas shares the primary reason that he became a Christian as a totally unchurched 17 year old - and it was the warm and wonderful welcome that he received when he finally decided to risk going to a church service. Jeff contends that we all need to contribute to a culture of welcome in our church communities - so join Jeff Sunday at 8 - as he ponders the power of...

In the final programme of The Random Vicar - Jeff ponders over events of his career, reflection on sadness and happiness, the power of listening, simple kindness and the day his bottom caught fire.

In the fourth programme of The Random Vicar - Jeff ponders over events of his career, reflection on sadness and happiness, the power of listening, simple kindness and the day his bottom caught fire.

Jeff continues his stories of ministry, pulling back the curtain on odd church moments, tough pastoral calls, unexpected grace, and the awkward humanity that comes with trying to lead while still learning on the fly.

Jeff dives into stories from his years in ministry, pulling back the curtain on odd church moments, tough pastoral calls, unexpected grace, and the awkward humanity that comes with trying to lead while still learning on the fly.

Jeff dives into stories from his years in ministry, pulling back the curtain on odd church moments, tough pastoral calls, unexpected grace, and the awkward humanity that comes with trying to lead while still learning on the fly.