St Mark’s Grimsby Podcast

In the penultimate episode of our Armour of God series, Howard explores what it means to pray through the battle. Looking at the end of Ephesians 6, he reminds us that prayer is not a final add-on but the heartbeat of our spiritual life—keeping us connected to God, strengthening us for the fight, and helping us stand firm together.

In this episode, Howard unpacks two subtle areas of attack from the enemy—exploitation and counterfeits . He explores how the devil can use believers to oppose God’s purposes or wound others within the church, and how counterfeit versions of truth can distort what’s real. Through Scripture and reflection, Howard calls us to greater discernment, unity, and repentance, urging us to live with integri...

In this episode, Jesse continues our series on Ephesians 6, unpacking what it means to take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

What does it mean to experience accusation from the evil one and how do we handle it? Listen in as +David gives us spiritual and Biblical truths to combat accusation in our everyday lives so that we may stand firm in the faith.

What does it mean to be "saved"? In this episode, we explore how salvation changes our mindset and gives us both protection, peace and a hopeful future.

When we live for Christ, we become a target for spiritual attack, aimed to discourage us and to put us off sharing Jesus with others. In this post, we think quite practically what to be alert to, and how we can ensure that our lives are in good spiritual health and full of the Holy Spirit.

In this episode, Ben explores what it really means to take up the shield of faith. Drawing from Ephesians 1 and 6, he shows how our identity in Christ gives us the strength to stand firm when life feels uncertain. Faith protects us, equips us, and helps us move forward—together—in God’s purposes.

In this episode, Jess explores Paul’s words in Romans 12 and what it means to discern the spirits in today’s world. Focusing on our use of social media, he challenges us to think about what we consume, what we share, and how we can filter what is good from what is unhelpful—so that our minds are renewed and our lives reflect Jesus.

Paul describes the armour of God as including shoes fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. In this episode, Bishop David explores how the good news of Jesus gives us peace in every circumstance and sends us out to carry that peace into the world.

In the armour of God, the breastplate of righteousness protects the very core of who we are. In this episode, Matt unpacks what it means to put on Christ’s righteousness—not relying on our own efforts, but standing secure in His grace and living out the new life we’ve been given.

In Ephesians 6, Paul reminds us that our struggle isn’t against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. In this episode, Howard makes a robust case for why we need to be prepared for spiritual warfare and shows us how to stand firm—clothed in the armour of God, equipped with His strength, and confident in the victory of Christ.

Ever feel like life is trying to knock you off balance? In this episode, we dive into the first piece of the armour of God—the Belt of Truth, with Ben unpacking how God’s Word holds everything together, gives us strength, and frees us to live with peace and confidence. Discover how daily bread—feeding on Scripture—can steady you for whatever comes your way.

Ever feel like the Christian life is a battle? Jesus wants us to be living our best life, but we must be prepared for spiritual attack if we’re serious about living our and speaking the gospel. In this episode we look at how to put on the armour of God before entering the battleground ahead of a whole series of practical application to this great spiritual insight. 

In John 20:19–23, the risen Jesus appears to His frightened disciples—walking straight through locked doors to meet them in their fear. In this episode, we see how Jesus still comes to us today with His peace, His presence, and His Spirit, sending us out to share His good news with the world.

When Jesus calls Lazarus out of the tomb, death itself is defeated. In this episode, we look at the story of Lazarus in John 11 and what it reveals about Jesus as the resurrection and the life—the One who brings hope, healing, and new life even in the darkest moments.

In one of the most well-known miracles, Jesus takes five loaves and two fish and feeds a crowd of thousands. In this episode, we explore how this story reveals Jesus’ compassion, His power to provide more than enough, and His invitation for us to bring what little we have and place it in His hands.

In Luke 8:26–39, Jesus sets a man free from the grip of demons and sends him out with a new purpose. In this episode, Howard talks about how Jesus can set anyone free, and how each of us is called to play our part in this great purpose

In this episode, Erin looks at the miracle of Jesus calming the storm and what it reveals about His power, His presence with us in the chaos, and the peace He brings when fear takes hold.

At the pool of Bethesda, a man had been waiting decades for healing—until Jesus asked him a surprising question: “Do you want to be well?” In this episode, Sue explores this encounter from John 5 and what it means for us today, as we hear Jesus’ invitation to wholeness and respond in faith.

In Luke 7:1–10, a Roman centurion comes to Jesus with a request—and a faith that amazes even the Son of God. In this episode, Ben unpacks the story of the centurion’s servant and what “big faith” looks like in our own lives today: trusting Jesus’ authority, taking Him at His word, and believing He can do what only He can do.

In this episode we follow a man on a stretcher being carried by friends so that he might encounter Jesus. Gareth challenges us to think about who we’re carrying towards Christ for a touch of the miraculous.

Are you testing your faith in Jesus by stepping out of the boat, or are you a boat potato? Listen in as Nay shares the story of Jesus calling Peter onto the waters and challenges us to expect the impossible as we step out in faith!

As we come to a close in the book of Acts we consider our part in the ongoing mission to share the good news of Jesus with others. How might God be calling His Church and His people to continue the story? Listen in to find out.

The Apostle Paul gave an account for his faith in Jesus despite being imprisoned for it. This week we learn how our own stories of transformation can help others come to know life in all its fullness through a relationship with Christ.

Politics isn’t just something that happens in Parliament—it’s about how communities are shaped and governed. In this episode, Ty explores how the early church navigated faith and politics, and what it means for us today. As a local church, we’re called to pray for our city and play our part in seeing God’s kingdom break into the public square.