St Michaels Church Podcast

Good Friday | Simon Watkinson | 03.04.26 by St Michael's Chester Square

Palm Sunday | Mark Beard | 29.03.26 by St Michael's Chester Square

The beauty of redemption is that forgiveness is not something we earn, but something God freely gives through Jesus. We do not need to fix ourselves before coming to God, because it is God who restores, forgives, and makes us whole. Redemption is both the beginning of new life and the ongoing work of God shaping us into who we were made to be.

Sian Brookes spoke to our women's brunch about Living as a New Creation, looking at Ephesians 4:22-24.

This message reflects on the holiness of God and the reality of sin, showing how easily we can become numb to what pulls us away from Him. It points to the hope of Jesus, who takes our brokenness and offers forgiveness, freedom, and a new way to live

This message reminds us that rebuilding is not just about structures, but about becoming a people with a heart for God and a heart for others. It calls the church to put worship, integrity and stewardship at the centre, while also showing up for people with presence, welcome and practical love.

Rebuilders: Rebuilding with Perseverance | Mark Beard | 01.03.26 by St Michael's Chester Square

Injustice often creeps in quietly—even among God’s people—and that righteous anger should move us to action. Where has God placed influence, resources, or opportunity in your life to bring change? You don’t have to fix everything—just be faithful with what’s in your hands. As a church in the heart of London, may God break our hearts for what breaks His—and send us out as peacemakers this week.

Nehemiah 4 shows what it looks like to keep rebuilding when resistance hits from the outside and fatigue rises within. The message encourages us to face the reality honestly, but to lift our eyes and remember the Lord who fights for us, giving us courage to keep building. It ultimately points to Jesus, who took the full weight of opposition so we can be rebuilt with hope and resilience.

Nehemiah 3 shows God rebuilding through ordinary people from every background simply showing up and doing their part. The talk challenges us to see our everyday front line (home, work, neighbourhood) as real kingdom work, and not get distracted by those who opt out. It also invites anyone who feels disqualified or has drifted to come back, because God uses willing people, not perfect ones.

Rebuilders: Rebuilding on pause | Simon Watkinson | 01.02.26 by St Michael's Chester Square

Today Jamie starts a new series as Rebuilders with a heart for London. We reflect on Nehemiah's response to a broken city and what it means for us today. Repentance helps us face the brutal reality honestly while grounding our hope in God, not ourselves. From that place, boldness grows and we are called to take responsibility in rebuilding our lives, our church, and our city for God's glory.

Peter and John show how being with Jesus changes ordinary people in extraordinary ways. Their faith couldn’t be silenced because what they had seen and experienced was too real to keep to themselves. The passage challenges us to live a faith that naturally speaks through both our lives and our words.

Get Ready: Equip (The Quiet Revival) | David Walker | 11.01.26 by St Michael's Chester Square

As a new year begins, we’re invited to make prayer the foundation of everyday life, bringing every situation before God. This reflection reminds us that prayer starts with who Jesus is and the victory He has already won, not with our anxiety. The challenge is to carry simple, specific prayers into daily rhythms and let them shape the year ahead.

Christmas Day | Mark Beard | 25.12.25 by St Michael's Chester Square

Midnight Communion | Simon Watkinson | 24.12.25 by St Michael's Chester Square

God’s desire has always been to be near His people, from the tabernacle in Exodus to the opening of John’s Gospel. That longing is fully realised in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh who comes to dwell among us. Using the beauty of architecture as a picture, this invites us to rediscover the wonder of Christ at Christmas and to fix our eyes on Him above everything else.

Christmas points us back to God as creator, not only of the world, but of each of us. It reminds us that Jesus is the one who made us, knows us, and longs to restore what feels broken or worn down. True renewal does not come from reinventing ourselves, but from reconnecting with our creator. In doing so, we rediscover our identity, worth, and fullness of life.

This talk reflects on what it means to belong to a church shaped by the life and love of God, rather than something humans invented. Drawing from Ephesians and Matthew, it shows how baptism draws us into God’s family and builds us into one people with Christ at the centre. It explores how the early church wrestled with truth, unity and worship, and how those foundations still form our identity tod...

This talk explores what it means to be part of a global and historic church shaped by the life of God himself. It traces how the early councils, baptism, and the Creed all reveal a God who draws us into his love and forms us into a people, not isolated individuals. It highlights how the church, though imperfect, is built on Christ and called to reflect his unity, holiness, and purpose in the world...

Even small offerings can become meaningful when we place them in Jesus’ hands. Shared commitment and thoughtful structure help create space for the church to grow and thrive. At the centre of it all is Jesus himself, our provider and our provision, whom we meet again at the table of grace.

Jesus meets people in their hunger, offering rest, compassion and guidance to those who feel worn out or lost. The message invites us to bring our needs to him and trust his power rather than our own limits. Dwaine’s story shows how Jesus can heal deep wounds, bring freedom and reshape a life from the inside out. We’re reminded that encountering Jesus changes us and helps us become a community tha...

This message lifts our eyes to Jesus, who stands above us and stays close to us even when the world feels heavy. Revelation is framed not as something to fear, but as a reminder of hope and a wake-up call to live with purpose as we wait for his return. We’re encouraged to let our lives shine by keeping Jesus at the centre and choosing courage and faith in the everyday. At its heart, it’s an invita...

The resurrection of Jesus gives us a hope that holds steady in every season. It shapes how we live today and how we see the future. This hope rests on God’s love and power, not wishful thinking. We’re encouraged to trust that nothing placed in God’s hands is ever wasted. Jess Norman is Assistant Lecturer and Tutor in Theology at St Mellitus, and leads the Beginning Theology Course. She is currentl...