St Mark’s Grimsby Podcast

In this episode, David explores the biblical meaning of faithfulness, looking at the lives of Abraham, Paul, and Jesus. Through their stories, he shows how trusting in God’s promises shapes a life of integrity, perseverance, and commitment—even in the small, everyday choices.

In this episode, Matt explores the spiritual and biblical significance of baptism, showing how it marks the transition from being dead in sin to alive in Christ. Using Romans 6, he explains how the ritual symbolises the old self being buried and a new life emerging through Jesus’ resurrection, inviting us to see baptism as more than a tradition—but as a powerful declaration of faith, transformatio...

In this episode, Sue explores goodness not just as kindness or charity, but as something deeper — a reflection of God’s own character in us. This talk is an invitation to step out of darkness, receive God’s grace, and extend that same mercy to others.

Continuing our Fruit of the Spirit series, David explores the fruit of kindness through the example of Jesus and His compassion for those on the margins. This episode reminds us that kindness is often expressed in small acts of love—simple choices to treat others with dignity, generosity, and grace. As we follow Jesus’s example, we’re invited to become people whose words and actions reflect His he...

In this episode we unpack: Do animals go to heaven, can I be rebaptised, and when is it healthy to separate faith and politics from national identity?

Continuing our Fruit of the Spirit series, Matt explores patience as we learn to wait for Jesus. Reflecting on Lent, Scripture, and the call to persevere, this episode highlights how practices like fasting, prayer, and self-reflection shape our endurance and deepen our hope. As we await Christ’s return, we’re invited to grow in faith, serve others with love, and remember His promises—holding fast...

In this episode of our Ask Anything series, David tackles the question: What does the Bible mean when it talks about other gods—and what does that mean for other faiths today? Reflecting on the shared heritage of the Abrahamic religions, he explores both what Christians can learn from other traditions and the unique claim of Jesus as the way to God. This episode wrestles with the call to share our...

Continuing our Fruit of the Spirit series, Erin explores the fruit of patience by looking at how we handle anger. Contrasting human outbursts with the patience of God, this episode reflects on what righteous anger looks like—and how bitterness, resentment, and revenge can quietly damage our hearts and communities. Drawing on the life of Jesus and the teaching of Paul, Erin invites us to be slow to...

Continuing our Fruit of the Spirit series, Ben explores the fruit of peace as a foundational work of the Holy Spirit. Drawing on Ephesians 4 and the life of Jesus, he reminds us that true peace is not the absence of conflict, but a gift from God that guards our hearts and minds. Acknowledging the reality of mental health struggles, this episode invites us to discover a deeper, lasting peace—rooted...

In this episode, continuing our 6pm Ask Anything series, Erin unpacks why God allows seasons of waiting in our lives. Reflecting on Scripture and experience, she invites us to consider how waiting—though often painful—can shape our faith, deepen our trust, and prepare us for what God is doing next.

Continuing our Fruit of the Spirit series, Howard explores the fruit of joy through Jesus’ words in John 15: I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

We’ve begun a new evening service series, Ask Anything , creating space for honest questions and open conversation. In this first talk, Why It’s Good to Talk , Matt explores how asking questions—through the lenses of Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience—can lead us to deeper understanding and a stronger, more resilient faith.

Continuing our Fruit of the Spirit series, Jonny explores the fruit of love through the lens of 1 Corinthians 13. As Paul reminds us that “the greatest of these is love,” this episode invites us to reflect on how, without love, the other fruits become empty—reduced to human effort and stripped of their true meaning—and how, rooted in love, we grow in the fullness of the Spirit’s fruit.

We’ve begun a new sermon series exploring the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:1 and 13–26. In this episode, Matt kicks off the series with Fruit of the Spirit: Called to Be Free , unpacking why we’re focusing on the fruit of the Spirit and what it means to live a truly fruitful life—rooted in freedom, shaped by the Spirit, and expressed through love.

In this episode of Search and You Will Find , Matt unpacks how we can discover Jesus in a story like no other . Through each of the characters already explored in this series, he invites us to look again, search deeply, and recognise where Jesus is revealing Himself to us today.

In this episode, Ben continues our search for Jesus by exploring how there’s a little Herod in all of us. As we encounter Herod’s response to Jesus, we’re invited to reflect on our own hearts and ask how we respond when God calls us to change.

We continue our Advent series looking at how John the Baptist pointed the way to Jesus

Following on our Advent series, Jesse unpacks the shepherd's story.

Continuing our Advent series, Gareth explores Mary's story

As we launch into our Advent series, we consider how the prophets foretold the coming of Christ

Listen in as we celebrate 4 years of St Marks, with Bishop David unpacking the parable of the Lost Sheep

Ahead of our 4th birthday since relaunch next week, we are wondering what will look different in the year ahead and how we can join in with God’s plans. Working clothes on and ready for action!

As we head towards our 4th birthday since relaunch, we're talking about God's generosity and our response as we place our trust in His economy.

This week, Ben wraps up our Armour of God series with a practical and down-to-earth message on what it means to stay alert from Ephesians 6:18. From midnight prayer stories to near misses on Scartho Road, Ben explores how we can stay spiritually awake—learning to notice God at work, pray for others, and live with fresh purpose every day.

In this episode, Sue explores the reality of temptation and how Jesus shows us a better way. Drawing from Scripture, she unpacks how we can recognise temptation, resist it with truth, and rely on God’s strength when we feel weak—reminding us that even in our struggles, His grace is enough.