This week's interview* on HTB at Home is with Jackie Pullinger MBE, author of 'Chasing the Dragon', who has been working in Hong Kong for over 50 years and has seen God bring real change to families and communities.

*Please note, this interview discusses issues related to substance use and sexual exploitation which some viewers may find distressing.

Chloe Swart, Head of Alpha Wales, shares how God is a good God who is willing to give good gifts to his children. There is nothing that he cannot do; he wants – and is willing – to heal our physical bodies.

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When The Storm Becomes The Norm - Isaac Borquaye - HTB at Home by HTB Church

‘The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.’(Psalm 34:18)

2021 might not have delivered the fresh new start that many of us had hoped for, but we can walk through this year knowing that we never go through our struggles alone.

Katherine Chow encouraged us with the truth that Jesus sees us, weeps with us and longs to draw close to us. When we feel crushed, alone or lost, we can look to the redeeming power of the Cross – a dark moment used by God to accomplish His good purposes. As He did then, so too with us – the Lord will bring about something beautiful as we fight our battles with Him.

‘The weight of the world rests on the powerful and humble shoulders of Jesus.’

Life might feel overwhelming and chaotic in these challenging times. Drawing on the words of the prophet Isaiah and the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:4-5), Ben Bryant encourages us to lay our burdens on the shoulders of Jesus – He is strong enough to carry the weight of our world.

For many of us, lockdown and the continuing global pandemic have been a catalyst for reflection on what’s most important to us. If you can relate, check out Stephen Foster’s talk for HTB at Home on ‘how to invest your life in what really matters’.

In his talk, Stephen encourages us as we seek ‘spiritual treasure’ – the remarkable truth that we get to be in a relationship with Jesus.

‘“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.”’ (Matthew 13:44)

Sabine Adeyinka shares how no matter how dark your road is, there is a trustworthy light to see you through it.

Ryan Rodrigues shares an inspiring message on how one encounter with royalty can change everything.

So many of us have had a tough year… what is the greatest gift we can receive no matter what we’re going through? Nicky Gumbel shares a special, inspiring message for Christmas Day. 

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How can a baby born 2000 years ago, 2000 miles away be good news for us today? How might it bring joy in our lives right now? We can be unhappy about how things are going on in our lives but still experience joy, a lightness, a confidence, a peace and a gratitude in the midst of those challenges. How is this possible? Stephen Foster shares his experience.