We Are Christchurch

Meet Andrej Ivanov, the pastor of ICF Church Kyiv. Listen in to his and Lewis' conversation as they talk about life in Ukraine and how we as a church family can serve and be praying for them.

As we conclude Humanity: Dust and Glory, Lindsey and Lewis sit down to discuss what was said over the past 10 weeks, what was left out, and pay particular attention to what it means to be created gendered, sexual and dust. To listen again or to catch up on the series click here .

Let's go deeper into what it means to be created emotional. In this episode of The Debrief, Lindsey and Lewis drill down into the different emotional instincts each of us have, and think more about how we might align our emotions with God's heart. If you want to hear the original message this discussion is based on, click here . Also, to read the short BB Warfield book that Lewis referenced click...

What does it mean to have been made in the image of God? And what significance has the human body? In this bumper edition of the Debrief, Lindsey and Lewis go a little deeper into these realities, and tease out some more implication for life 'fully human'.

As Christchurch Newport begins the series 'Human: Dust and Glory', Lindsey and Lewis dig a little into what it means that we are created. To listen to the message click here . And don't forget you can submit a question for future episodes here .

On today's episode of We Are Christchurch Lewis and Lindsey (!) chat all things kids, and why our children's ministry is so precious to us as a church.

"We can talk about ourselves. And we can talk about  Jesus. But we often don't know how to do both together." On today's pod, Lewis and Hannah discuss our forthcoming women's breakfasts and welcome Kirsten Bowsher who'll be coming in January to teach on Better Conversations.

As we continue our series through the I Am statements of Jesus, there really isn't anyone we'd rather hear from on the I am the Vine that Clive Bowsher. Clive is a dear friend. Pastor, academic, husband, father and author of One: how union with Christ changes everything. Ahead of him coming to preach I am the Vine  https://vimeo.com/1140004484?fl=tl&fe=ec Lewis plied him with questions and learnt...

As the decorations go up at the Christchurch Centre, Gav and Lew look ahead to the plans for Christmas. Want to join us this Christmas? Visit  ChristchurchNewport.co .uk  for the events and times.

"I was stabbed. And Jesus used those moments in intensive care to bring me to himself." Listen in as Lewis hears Fran's story; from children's home, to Salvation Army, to Thames Valley police force, to serving our city's homeless community as Operations Manager of Eden Gate.

Luke and Lewis return to 1 Kings 18 to delve a little deeper into Elijah's depression and the way Christ renews him amidst it. Along the way, they chat about Charles Spurgeon, and how we might see Christ in the Old Testament narrative.

Christchurch is delighted to partner with Union School of Theology with this Collab Project: an opportunity to gain practical ministry experience at the same time as studying at one of the country's best theological institutions. Places on this programme are open to all, but applications are invited especially from those wishing to pursue future church planting. More information can be found at: ...

As we continue through our series 'Renewal in the days of unbelief', Lindsey and Lewis dig a little deeper into Elijah's dramatic showdown with the prophets of Baal.

Listen in as Lindsey and Lew go deeper into The God of Renewal . They discuss the nature of revival and what adaptations a church might make the make the most of the Quiet Revival.

Christchurch is delighted to partner with Union School of Theology with this Collab Project: an opportunity to gain practical ministry experience at the same time as studying at one of the country's best theological institutions.  Places on this programme are open to all, but applications are invited especially from those wishing to pursue future church planting. More information can be found at:...

This summer sees Christchurch Newport begin a multi-year long project: a doctrine class aimed at deepening our worship of God and equipping us to pass the truth onto future generations.  Listen in as Lewis, Bob and Simon tell us the what, when and why of this course, and share their own stories of first encounters with theology.

Last Sunday, whilst Malcolm Gamon was sharing about the mission of Cornerstone Church, Bath, one of our pastors felt led to invite the church to take up a free-will offering for this work. But what does this mean? Is it biblical and how will it be taken up and used? Listen in as Gav and Lewis talk through the principles and opportunity of offerings such as these.

That's a wrap on our first running of The Way Course: Journey Through Life With Jesus. Listen to the latest conversation at We Are Christchurch podcast to hear more about how it went.

Lewis and Lindsey are back to wrap up our Galatians series and talk about how this glorious letter might apply into the life our church.

Gavin, Lewis and Tiff discuss their recent road trip to Liverpool, Tiff shares about her role with CAP, and we introduce you to The Way Course: Journey into life with Jesus.

Alongside 'the cross becoming personal' are there any other signs of the Spirit? What of miracles and other 'signs'?  Lewis and Jo return to Galatians 3 and delve a little deeper into its opening verses.

Lewis and special guest host Jo dig a little deeper into Galatians 2:15-21.

The OG! (…original gospel) As Christchurch celebrates 30 years, We are Christchurch returns for a new series. Listen in as we go a little deeper into the opening chapter of Paul's letter to the Galatians and Lindsey quizzes Lewis about his own 'origin story'.

Luke and Lewis delve a little deeper into Matthew 18: 21-35 and discuss the final part of our Life Together series.

How far should we go in pursuing a wandering Christian? Lindsey and Lewis follow up Sunday's message ' Pursue ' and answer listener's questions on Matthew 18: 10-14. In closing Sunday's message, Lewis quoted W Spencer Walton's hymn, In Tenderness He Sought Me. Matt Searles has written a stunning arrangement of these words - stick around til the end of the pod to hear this beautiful setting of some...