Encounter Henley Welcomes Lead Pastor: Tim Littleford

In this episode, Pastor Tim Littleford of Encounter Church Henley explores the profound truth that the content we consume—and the influences we follow—inevitably shape who we become. Just as nutritional components interact with our bodies, the ideas, people, and spiritual inputs we allow into our lives metabolize into our character, our decisions, and our ultimate direction.

In this message, we explore:

• The Diet of the Soul: Why consuming the wrong "content" can be as destructive to your spirit as a poor diet is to your physical body.
• The "Trailer" Trap: A call to move past the consumer mindset of "going to church to be fed" and instead becoming disciples who feast on the Word and follow the Spirit for themselves.
• Bible-Fed and Spirit-Led: Why Encounter Church is prioritizing this core value, and how you can stop "snacking" on scripture and start "feasting" on it.
• The Habit of Surrender: Practical ways to build the habit of checking in with the Holy Spirit throughout your Monday-to-Saturday life, moving from distraction to divine direction.
• Our Heritage: How these values aren't new trends, but are deeply rooted in our spiritual ancestry—from the "people of one book" legacy of John Wesley to the fire-born movement of early Methodism.

Whether you are new to faith or have been following Jesus for a lifetime, this message is a challenge to stop drifting and start intentionally orienting your life around the living Jesus.

Key Takeaways:

• Metabolize the Word: Don't just study scripture—assimilate it until it influences your reactions, decisions, and prayers.
• Ask "What Next?": Learn to pause in the "chinks of time" during your day and ask the Holy Spirit for His perspective, not just your own.
• Jesus is the Goal: Both the Spirit and the Scripture exist for one purpose: to testify to Jesus. Pursuing them will always lead you face-to-face with Him.

Connect with Encounter Church Henley:

• Website: encounteradelaide.com.au
• Instagram: @encounterhenley