As a new year begins, Mark Ryan invites us to pause, reflect, and ask an important question: Are we making room for Jesus—and for others? In this powerful and practical message, “New Year – More Room,” Mark unpacks the story of the paralysed man in Luke 5 and challenges us to examine what kind of church, Christians, and people we want to be in the year ahead.
This episode explores themes of compassion, welcome, unity, and faith in action. Pastor Mark reminds us that while the crowd was eager to hear Jesus, they initially failed to make space for someone who desperately needed Him. Through this story, we are encouraged to consider how we can personally and collectively make it easier for others to encounter Jesus—by being welcoming, present, and willing to combine faith with effort.
You’ll also hear a timely call to begin the year with a “mind detox,” laying down strong opinions, fragile faith, and hidden strongholds that may be holding us back from deeper discipleship. Pastor Mark speaks candidly about healing—physical, emotional, and spiritual—and reminds us that Jesus doesn’t just address our visible needs, but the deeper needs of the heart.
This message is filled with warmth, humour, biblical insight, and hope, pointing us toward God’s desire to restore, strengthen, and steady us in the new year.