St Mark’s Grimsby Podcast

Sometimes following Jesus means facing painful goodbyes. In this episode, Erin reflects on Paul’s emotional farewell in Acts and the moments in our own lives when God calls us to step into something new—even when it hurts. Whether it’s grief, change, or costly obedience, we hold on to the promise that He is with us through it all.

In Acts 18–19, we see Paul sharing the good news with purpose and clarity. In this episode, Ben explores how Paul shaped his strategy in cities like Corinth and Ephesus—adapting his approach, knowing when to move on, and never going it alone. It's a picture of Spirit-led mission, wise strategy, and gospel-shaped partnership.

In Acts 17, Paul walks through Athens—a city full of idols—and his heart breaks. In this episode, Erin invites us to take a closer look at the idols in our own lives: the things we give our attention, trust, and love to instead of God. What would it mean to re-centre our hearts on Him?

How do you handle conflict? This week, we take lessons from Paul & Barnabas as they settle disputes in the church and between themselves and we see how having a heart at peace produces godly reconciliation.

This week we hear from the Bishop of Grimsby and see how the gospel spread beyond the Jerusalem as the apostles are led by the Holy Spirit. We’re reminded again that God also wants to use us in his mission, being guided to the the places and spaces that He is working. Will you go?

We're all wanted by God, we all need God and we all have a purpose in God's plan. Hear the story of Cornelius who was drawn out of his devout, religious life through an encounter with the living God. How might God want to use you for his purposes today?

The conversion of Saul is a pivotal moment in the Acts story. What can we learn from this story of radical conversion from persecutor to preacher as we live out our part in this unfolding story today?

Stephen was a man full of God's grace and power. He was not afraid to share the gospel with those who opposed him and dragged him before a corrupt court. With every breath, Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit and even by his death the Spirit worked to bring new life and growth to the church globally. What can we learn from His example today?

There were two obvious counterattacks for the early church; external persecution and corruption from within. In this episode, we learn from Ananias and Sapphira who tried to deceive the apostles and the Holy Spirit through lies... and it didn't end well. We'll explore how we can be alert to similar attacks within Christ's Church today.

We continue our series in the book of Acts and find the apostles facing threats and opposition to their allegiance to Christ. The signs and wonders cannot be denied, but can they be shut down?

How do we cultivate an attitude of gratitude in our lives? Listen in as we learn from the Apostles in Acts and start building practices in our lives that lead us to praise God no matter our circumstances.

When the first disciples came together after Pentecost, they didn’t just start a movement—they built a new way of living. In this episode, Erin unpacks how the early church created a radically generous community and how their model still calls us to live out our values of Home, Real, and Courage today.

We all have a story to tell about the difference Jesus makes. At Pentecost, filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter stood up and boldly proclaimed, “Listen to this: Jesus…” —and over 3,000 lives were changed that day. In this episode, we explore what it means to speak with that same Spirit-filled boldness and how we too can have the power to proclaim.

In the first of our two-part Vision Sunday series, Erin takes us back to the moment the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples. We explore how that same Spirit is alive and at work today—still being poured out on us, empowering us to live with purpose.

Ministry isn’t just for vicars or worship leaders—it’s for classrooms, kitchens, and neighbourhoods too. In this episode, Ben explores Acts 1 and the story of Matthias from another angle: a man hidden from the spotlight but chosen by God. Ministry is for everyone—it might just look a little different to what you think!

What does it mean to be chosen by God? In this episode, Erin explores the story of Matthias in Acts 1 and reflects on how God calls people not based on ability, but on the heart. With echoes of the Great Commission in Matthew 28 and the celebration of Baptism Sunday, we’re reminded that everyone has a part to play in God’s unfolding story.

What happened to Jesus and his disciples after the Resurrection? Listen in as we begin a new series in the book of Acts, exploring the work of Jesus and the Spirit in the world. We begin with the disciples embracing a long wait.

Listen in as we celebrate Easter Sunday, as Matt unpacks the message of new life to be found in Jesus!

It’s easy to pray when life feels good—but what about when it doesn’t? In this episode, Ben explores how we talk to God in the messy, painful, and uncertain moments of life. If you've ever struggled to pray in hard times, this one’s for you.

In this talk, Jesse explores the noise that we face in the world, and how we can quieten our world in order to hear God in the silence.

In this weeks episode Erin unpacks how to pray those honest, humble prayers that help open up our hearts to God.

Have you ever tried not eating for a day or more, as a way of offering your body to God in prayer? In this season of lent we explore the practice of fasting and look at how it helps us to pray.

Do you spend enough time simply being with God? Listen in this week as we explore the art of contemplative prayer, seeking the reality of God’s presence “on earth as in heaven.

How can we take note of the things that God is showing us and speaking into our lives? Following the example of Mary, who treasured God encounters in her heart, we explore the art of journaling as a way of recording and reflecting as we pray.

Praying in tongues can give us a heavenly language that allows us to express ourselves when we cannot find the words. Listen in as Erin gives us some guidance on using this spiritual gift to draw us closer to God.