Repentance gets a bad rap: it’s almost a dirty word. In this week’s section of Luke, Jesus elevates repentance. So, we talk about what it is, how to do it, and why it matters so much as a regular aspect of our prayers. We also have some important chat about whether we should worry about not being able to change, how the kingdom can have blurry boundaries, and what God’s heart is to those whose will is not yet repenting… which is all good news for us!

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Last week Jesus dropped a massive idea about seeking the Kingdom of God, and this week we right into some warning about being ready and interpreting the times. But ready for what? And what does it have to do with prayer? Join us as we chat through the sort of preparation Jesus is talking about, how it applies to us, and the things that can get in the way of it.

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In a week where we’re talking about anxiety, how could we not have our anxiety ace, Heather, back (she’s ace at tackling anxiety… not being anxious). Heather joins us for some supplemental chat about prayer and anxiety as we join up psychological insight from the world of therapy with the theological insights we’ve seen in Luke 12.

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We continue the topic of persistent prayer into Luke 12 where Jesus brings up fear and anxiety. We look at the way Jesus offers a different way from our anxiety ridden world, which is unlocked by understanding our value to the Father, and faith. We also get caught up in some chat about the unforgivable sin.

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It’s time for a new theme in the Becoming Like Jesus series: persistent prayer. As we enter Luke 11 we get the Lord’s prayer and an unusual story about banging down your neighbor’s door at midnight to get bread (something we can all associate with). Jesus weaves together warnings and encouragements about our hearts and faith that should get us moving towards praying, and sitting at his feet like Mary.

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Our Becoming Like Jesus series continues into Luke chapter 10. Our conversations about simplicity, possessions and priorities culminates in the issue of knowing and following purpose. Jesus sends people out again, and as they return teaches about his own purpose - which should be reflected in them too. Then we get purpose in action, as the Samaritan shows up the religious elite, and Martha battles with the purpose of an evening with Jesus.

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Our Becoming Like Jesus series continues into the second half of Luke 9. We have an interesting chat about the nature and purpose of the strange mountaintop experience called the transfiguration. What follows looks like a strange mix of scenes, but we spot the pattern of priority and purpose - which Jesus finishes the chapter by speaking two with three great warnings about disrupted discipleship.

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We’re back into the Becoming Like Jesus Series, picking up Luke’s gospel again. We dive into the first part of chapter 9. There is a massive interplay between faith, and being sent on mission - a test for the disciples with a practical lesson for us. Jesus puts the issues squarely in front of us asking what we think will enhance and save our life, and what will diminish and lose it… it’s not what our culture has taught us to answer!

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Happy Advent! As we marinade in the events of Jesus’ birth, anticipating and celebrating the incarnation, we focus in on two key characters: Mary and Joseph. They display some of the most surprising and profound love and faith anywhere in the Bible - join us as we explore the kind of people they were, why God chose to use them, and what it was like for them in this time and culture.

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“To err is human, to forgive is divine.” Or so said Alexander Pope. But God calls us humans to forgive and to forgiveness too. So why is it so hard to extend and truly receive forgiveness? Join us as we talk about the connections between love, forgiveness, shame and more; and get practical about growing in forgiveness.

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