For the third instalment of our 'Ideas to Change the World' series, our Communities Minister, Rebekah, interviews Oasis founder Steve Chalke about Oasis Restore.

Oasis Restore is a secure school that enables young people to live their best lives through education, wellbeing and hope. It cares for children aged 12–18 who have been remanded or sentenced to custody by the courts and is the first school of its kind in the UK.

Steve talks about how the idea began and the challenges faced during the 14 years leading up to its opening—and that includes the doors themselves!

Heidi continues our summer series, Ideas to Change the World, looking at Influencing for Good.

Caroline Bryant is kicking off our summer series, Ideas to Change the World, looking at her work in theatre, drawing on her our experiences and the life of Jesus.

Nathan Jones finishes our Between the Lines series, looking at the Parables of Jesus. The parable is about ten virgins, who fell asleep and upset a bridegroom – why were they there, and isn't this is a straightforward story about God's final judgement?

This talk lead into us taking communion together. We've included it in this podcast because you might like to join us with some bread and juice where you are.

Steve Chalke continues our series Between the Lines. Talking about the Parable of the Fine Pearl Merchant, showing how discovering God's kingdom leads to total commitment and joyful sacrifice beyond anything on earth.

Matthew 13: 45-46

Rebekah Gibson continues our series Between the Lines and talks to us about the Parable of the Talents and the alternative perspective of the Kingdom of God.

Nathan Palmer continues our Between the Lines series looking at a trilogy of parables and focusing on the middle one - The Parable of the Lost Coin. What can we learn from this today?

The beginning of a new series "Between the Lines", exploring the timeless truth and richness to be found in Jesus's parables.

Jill Rowe starts, by talking to us about the parable of The Wise and Foolish Builders.

Bible text: Matthew 7:24-27

This is the Sunday service from our Church Weekender! Rebekah Gibson, our Communities Minister, recaps on the discussions from the previous day with visiting speaker, theologian Tom Oord. She concludes by speaking to us on "If God's not in control, how do I find my purpose?"

Bible text: 1 Corinthians 12 & 13

Dave Parr brings our series Let Us Pray? to a close, reflecting on the importance of lament as a prayer practice.

Bible text: Lamentations 1:7-11