Saint Mary's Talks and Podcasts

When we pray "give us today our daily bread" Jesus is actually inviting us to ask for more of him. What are the things we need to put down in order to make space fore God to be God?

In the second instalment of our series on the Lord’s Prayer, we look at what it means to have an identity and purpose aligned with the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth.

Jon introduces our new talk series, Teach Us To Pray, where we'll be using The Lord's Prayer to become kingdom people, bringing our inner and outer worlds into sync with God’s wills and ways. In this first talk, Jon shows us that God is both close and intimate (“Father”) and exalted beyond comprehension (“in heaven”). Prayer begins with a relationship rather than a request, a relationship that is...

Sam kicked off the new year helping us look at the Love God and how God is Love, He reveals His love and His love changes us.

In the next part of our journey through Advent, Chris takes us through the story of Simeon, who had been waiting in eager anticipation for the consolation of his people in the Messiah. Through his example, we see how we can move from a platform mentality where our desires are shaped around us, to a pillars mentality, where our lives become about more than just ourselves - even through the hardest...

Katy reflects on the kind of Joy on offer at Christmas; not a fleeting feeling, but a gift of hope that lasts forever.

In the final part of our Seven Letters series, Jon preaches from Revelation 3:14-22 on the letter to Laodicea. We learn that with Jesus, complete transformation is possible and when he knocks, we just have to answer the door and let him in.

At our baptism celebration, Emily shared what it means to step into the new life that is on offer to each of us when we choose to follow Jesus.

Jon shares a short reflection on how living with a kingdom perspective leads to a life of faith over fear.

Sam preaches on the letters to Thyatira and Sardis, from Revelation 2:18-3:6. Through this passage we see that Jesus desires a church both active in good deeds and wholly devoted to Him in undivided worship and love.

Katy unpacks the letters to the churches in Smyrna and Pergamum. Jesus writes to the churches under the crushing pressure of pain and culture. As we read these letters we encounter His grace; Jesus provides what he commands.

Emily speaks from Revelation 2:1-7 on the letter to Ephesus. The church has forgotten their first love, Jesus himself, and the letter reminds us that the church exists primarily to love Jesus and we should be with Him before we become like Him and do what He did.

Tom introduces us to the book of Revelation as we head into a series on the seven letters to the churches. The opening scene in Revelation; John’s Vision of Jesus, is a vision that should captivate and transform us.

Jon talks from Matthew 25 on three steps to faith-filled generosity as we conclude our vision series.

Jon continues our vision series talking about our passion and call as a community.

Teaching from Galatians 5:13, Emily looks at the fruits of the spirit as ways of being present and faithful to the needs of our city.

This week Katy teaches from John 17, urging us, the church, to embody God’s image—from relationship and for relationship—rooted in the Trinity’s unity and love, living in Christ’s presence, fostering community, and joining God’s renewing mission for our city and beyond.

This week Sam teaches on intimacy with Jesus, and how it has to come before doing things for Him. Through the story of Mary, Martha, and Judas in John 12, Sam shows us how intimacy leads to overflowing love and fruitful action.

Ben speaks from Matthew 11:1—6, teaching on how belief and doubt can coexist, and how doubt is a normal part of the human experience, even in faith. We see this with John the Baptist, who, despite his previous certainty, questioned if Jesus was truly the Messiah. The good news is that Jesus invites us to bring our doubts to him, so we can explore them and ultimately grow in our relationship with G...

Tom speaks from Acts 28 following Paul's journey as it culminates in Rome, where he's under house arrest but continues to preach with boldness and without hindrance. Despite a mixed response, Paul's gutsy, faith-filled efforts planted a church in the empire's epicenter. This ripple effect shows how even small, obedient steps can have a generational impact for the kingdom.

This week Ali teaches from Acts 24 emphasizing that the resurrection of Jesus is not just a theological concept but a living person we can know. He encourages us to pursue a deep relationship with Jesus and to hold on to God's promises and keep believing during difficult seasons of waiting.

This week Katy teaches from Acts 17-19, following Paul's missionary journeys, showing a consistent pattern of new creation, multiplication, and resistance as the gospel impacts different cultures and cities. Katy reminds us that God's power is made perfect in weakness, encouraging us to carry the good news to our unique spheres of influence.

Tom explores the story of Timothy and how his unique background—with a Jewish mother and a Greek father—was a perceived flaw that Paul saw as an asset, embodying the unity of the early church. Tom highlights how God often uses what we consider a weaknesses to bring about transformation and calls on everyone to embrace their own complex stories for what God is calling them to.

Emily speaks about the church in Acts 'earnestly praying' in the midst of Peter's imprisonment. We can be inspired by their response to situations - prayer was their reflex response and prayer was their place of respite. Emily speaks about how we pray sincere, honest prayers throughout every moment of our lives.

Chris shares a powerful message on hearing God's voice, outlining stopping , listening , and beholding as three key ways to connect with God. He emphasizes the importance of stillness, actively listening to God's inner voice, like Ananias from Acts 9:1 - 19, and engaging with the Bible not just as a text, but as a meeting place for encounter.