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How are we shaped by our family histories, and what can we do about this? Owen Lynch looks at repeating patterns of behaviour in himself and his own family, as well as stories of families shared in the Bible. Jesus offered another way of life he described as being “born again” - but what does this mean for us? Find more resources to help with spiritual and emotional health at severnvineyard.org/he...

What do we need for healthy spiritual and emotional life? Owen Lynch looks at the links between spiritual and emotional health, what we see happening on our surfaces and what might be going on beneath. What can we do to get a better understanding of what’s formed us and how can we deal with stress, pain and - when needed - change?  See more about how we sometimes discuss life together in a st...

What difference does it make to believe that God is present, protects and provides today? Owen Lynch shares what the gospel means about God’s role in his life, in a context where fewer and fewer friends and colleagues might believe in God or go to church. Can we draw lessons from history about what religious institutions do under pressure, and can we follow Jesus into a different way of life?

What does it mean to rethink, and how can this change our view of faith and life? Liz Nixon looks at the difference it has made to change her mind and see God as primarily a father, and the influence this has had when relating to God in prayer, being a parent and learning to recognise God’s voice to share words from him.

Why do people call Jesus’ teaching about a new kingdom good news? Jack Saunders looks at the different kinds of kings, kingdoms and driving forces people have experienced and compares what it means to be led by them or led by Jesus.

What difference can it make to experience the power and presence of God? Caleb Pedersen shares with Bern Leckie about experiences of this when growing up, how he would talk about this with friends and how God seems to grab people’s attention when they don’t know whether or not to believe in him. Could it be possible that we can find ourselves and our full potential in a powerful encounter with God...

What do we believe life with God should be like, and what do we need to do about it? Caleb Pedersen compares his experience of life growing up with limited power to the life we can expect in God's kingdom. Power from God, as displayed and shared through Jesus, can give us the hope of fulfilment. It's not limited to ourselves - sharing it with others can make us feel most fully alive. Can we earn t...

What can happen if we give up our way of doing things and invite God to intervene? Joanna Moss shares with Bern Leckie about her experiences of accepting Jesus' gospel promises and God's high value of us at a time of personal crisis. Could this bring you freedom, or could God empower you to encourage someone else who needs this today?

How are our lives shaped by what we love most? Joanna Moss looks at different sources of love, satisfaction and contentment in her life and how they compare with loving and being loved by God. Jesus offered good news about a way to live with freedom, joy and peace - but how do we live this in practice? Can we learn to trust that Jesus' good news is good even when our life circumstances aren't ever...

What does it mean to connect with God? Jess Pedersen shares with Bern Leckie about her experiences of this from growing up to moving with her family to the UK, relying on God's help and finding how this linked to faith in a growing relationship with God. Different kinds of prayer were important in this, and Jess shares what she would like people to pray about for her. Find more of Jess' story and...

Gospel means “good news”, but what about the message or experience of following Jesus is good news to us? Jess Pedersen begins a new series of talks about how we have personally received ideas from or about Jesus and found them to be positive and life-changing. Jess considers encouragement from the Bible about talking to God with the expectation that he hears, knows and loves us like a father. It’...

Do we think God always loves us, or only when we do the right things? Claire Lynch looks at how easy it can be to start believing that our worth is somehow linked to our performance in life, and how differently Jesus describes God’s remarkable, overflowing love for us. Will we let God love us like that?

After a life-changing encounter with God, what do we do? Rebecca Kishtainy looks at what Jesus’ followers did after receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and shares her own experiences of God knowing her “no”s and leading her forwards anyway. How can we get to know God better over time, and how can that help us to know what he wants to do with us, together and individually, especially when we are...

How can we hope to see Christ working when we make ourselves available to serve the vulnerable? Owen Lynch interviews David Jennings about his experience of working for three years with “Chasing The Dragon” author Jackie Pullinger’s ministry in Hong Kong.

How far can a small amount of encouragement go? Jason Whiley shares some experiences of seeing moments of blessing have ongoing effects when they are shared. Are you needing to receive or able to give some of that today? There’s a time of prayer at the end for people who want it - email prayer@severnvineyard.org if you would like to get in touch.

With conflicts and challenges around the world, many people are coming to Bristol to seek sanctuary - how should we respond? Dan Green looks at why this is happening and explores helpful principles from the Bible which can guide us, as well as ways to put these into practice. The talk concludes with a time for prayer and reflection. For more ways to get involved, visit severnvineyard.org

We’re celebrating a coronation soon, but why? Owen Lynch looks at how the king is already king, but it makes a difference to us when we recognise and remember that. In many ways, Christ’s ascension to heaven was the same as a coronation - memorable and amazing for everyone who saw it, but Christ was already king. Was he only the king of people who recognised him or followed him at the time? Christ...

In difficult and stressful times, how can we carry our wounds and stay active in the situations that we’re in? Owen Lynch looks at some current financial and practical problems facing our church, and considers how Jesus demonstrated that new life even overcomes death. If Jesus calls us to take part in his new life together, how should we live, what should we expect, and what can we offer each othe...

What does God want to do in the world, and what part do we have in this? Caleb Bourne shares about his sense of purpose, calling and worth in partnering with God in a role described in the Bible as an “ambassador”. But what does that mean for each of us? Could it be that we are each commissioned but not given the whole picture of what God is doing with us, only a part? Questions to help us figure...

As the coronation of our new King approaches, Owen Lynch and Bern Leckie are looking at a Bible passage which has been read or sung at every English coronation for over 1,000 years, and why it's still important to us today. It's about the powerful meeting of prophet, priest and king, and it's not just for national leadership and special occasions. Patterns of how people can connect with God and re...

Day 47 of 47 going through John's gospel - more info at https://www.severnvineyard.org/time-space-jesus What could happen if you take time and make space with Jesus today? This ten-minute podcast is part reading, part music, and part silence, all designed to help you create a space to picture and feel the scene with Jesus in it. You can use this space in lots of ways, including meditation, prayer,...

Day 46 of 47 going through John's gospel - more info at https://www.severnvineyard.org/time-space-jesus What could happen if you take time and make space with Jesus today? This ten-minute podcast is part reading, part music, and part silence, all designed to help you create a space to picture and feel the scene with Jesus in it. You can use this space in lots of ways, including meditation, prayer,...

Day 45 of 47 going through John's gospel - more info at https://www.severnvineyard.org/time-space-jesus What could happen if you take time and make space with Jesus today? This ten-minute podcast is part reading, part music, and part silence, all designed to help you create a space to picture and feel the scene with Jesus in it. You can use this space in lots of ways, including meditation, prayer,...

Day 44 of 47 going through John's gospel - more info at https://www.severnvineyard.org/time-space-jesus What could happen if you take time and make space with Jesus today? This ten-minute podcast is part reading, part music, and part silence, all designed to help you create a space to picture and feel the scene with Jesus in it. You can use this space in lots of ways, including meditation, prayer,...

Day 43 of 47 going through John's gospel - more info at https://www.severnvineyard.org/time-space-jesus What could happen if you take time and make space with Jesus today? This ten-minute podcast is part reading, part music, and part silence, all designed to help you create a space to picture and feel the scene with Jesus in it. You can use this space in lots of ways, including meditation, prayer,...