The BCUK Podcast

Session 9 from the BCUK National Conference 2026 Identity: Conversations Exploring Our Union with Christ Ste Casey is the pastor of Speke Baptist Church, and leads the BCUK Certificate Programme in Liverpool together with his wife, Jane. Together they are parents to six daughters. Ste is the author of I Prayed and Nothing Changed .

Session 8 from the BCUK National Conference 2026 Identity: Conversations Exploring Our Union with Christ Andrew Nicholls serves as Director of Pastoral Care at Oak Hill College. Formerly a pastor with particular responsibility for small groups and pastoral care, Andrew was involved in helping to found Biblical Counselling UK. He is the author (with Helen Thorne-Allenson) of the Real Change course.

Session 3 from the BCUK National Conference 2026 Identity: Conversations Exploring Our Union with Christ Graham Beynon is one of FIEC's Associate National Directors. He is a visiting lecturer at Oak Hill College, London, and has authored a number of books, including Mirror Mirror: Discover your true identity in Christ . Graham has pastored churches in Cambridge and Leicester, particularly being in...

Session 2 from the BCUK National Conference 2026 Identity: Conversations Exploring Our Union with Christ Graham Beynon is one of FIEC's Associate National Directors. He is a visiting lecturer at Oak Hill College, London, and has authored a number of books, including Mirror Mirror: Discover your true identity in Christ . Graham has pastored churches in Cambridge and Leicester, particularly being in...

Identity Formation Steve Midgley Session 1 from the BCUK National Conference 2026 Identity: Conversations Exploring Our Union with Christ Steve Midgley is the Executive Director of Biblical Counselling UK. Until 2022 he was the Senior Minister of Christ Church Cambridge where he continues to have a part-time role. Steve is a board member with CCEF and with the Biblical Counseling Coalition. He tra...

A community that speaks: A talk by Helen Thorne-Allenson at the BCUK Growing a Culture of Care event in Bournemouth, November 2025. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Community and Love 09:12 Understanding and Supporting Struggles 17:57 Practical Ways to Help 25:48 The Role of Scripture in Healing 36:04 Building a Supportive Church Community

A community that loves: A talk by Steve Midgley at the BCUK Growing a Culture of Care event in Bournemouth, November 2025. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ephesians 4 03:05 Living a Life Worthy of the Calling 05:57 The Struggles of Church Life 09:07 The Nature of Trouble in Our Lives 11:48 The Call to Care and Cure 15:01 God's Transformative Work in Us 17:52 The Foundation of Love in the Church 21:...

In this conversation, Ste Casey discusses the challenging topic of unanswered prayer, sharing personal experiences and insights from his book 'I Prayed and Nothing Changed.' He explores the emotional turmoil that comes with praying for change and feeling unheard, emphasising the importance of wrestling with God in prayer and recognising his presence in our pain. The discussion highlights the risks...

In this episode of BCUK's To The Heart podcast, hosts Helen Thorne-Allenson, Steve Midgley, and Andrew McKenna discuss the importance of preaching to the heart. They explore the concept of the heart in biblical terms, the challenges of addressing diverse hearts in a congregation, and the role of community in preaching. The conversation emphasizes the need for preachers to engage the heart througho...

In this episode of the 'to the heart' podcast, Helen Thorne-Allenson, Andrew McKenna, and Nicola Eggertsen explore the profound impact of singing on the heart and spiritual life. They discuss how singing serves as a means of heart change, the importance of various musical genres in worship, and the role of the Holy Spirit in enhancing our singing experience. The conversation emphasizes the communa...

In this episode of the 'to the heart' podcast, Helen Thorne-Allenson, Steve Midgley, and Andrew Collins explore the importance of heart-centered conversations within the church. They discuss the nature of the heart in biblical counselling, the appropriateness of depth in conversations, and how to respond to individuals sharing their struggles. The conversation emphasises the need for understanding...

In this episode of the 'to the heart' podcast, Helen Thorne-Allenson, Andrew Collins, and Amanda Cook explore the theme of listening to the heart within the context of biblical counselling and church community. They discuss the importance of being attentive to our hearts, the barriers to vulnerability, and how to create a safe culture in the church for open conversations. The conversation emphasis...

In this episode of BCUK's 'to the heart' podcast, Helen Thorne-Allenson, Steve Midgley, and Andrew Collins delve into the concept of the heart within biblical counselling. They explore its significance, the shift from focusing on external behaviours to understanding internal motivations, and the importance of integrity in one's spiritual life. The conversation emphasises the role of emotions in re...

Coming soon - the first BCUK podcast series entitled "to the heart". 5 episodes exploring the nature of the heart and how we can engage the heart as we serve one another in the local church. Hosted by Helen Thorne-Allenson and featuring 5 members of the BCUK team. Find all episodes on your favourite podcast provider or at bcuk.org/podcast For regular news and info from BCUK join our mailing lists...