The Renewal Podcast

What happens when life takes you in the opposite direction from the future you imagined?Joseph had dreams of a promising future. But in Genesis 37, his brothers' jealousy leads to betrayal, a pit, and a journey towards slavery in Egypt.In this message, Kamero explores The Pit and what Joseph's story reveals about jealousy, trusting God when life takes an unexpected turn, and the consequences of the things we try to hide.Sometimes we're thrown into pits we never dug. Other times, our own choices lead us there. Either way, Joseph's story reminds us to keep trusting the God who sees the whole picture, even when we can't make sense of where the road is taking us.IN THIS MESSAGEHow jealousy grows into resentment and hostilityTrusting God when life takes an unexpected turnThe multiplying cost of concealed sinWhy the pit does not have the final word📖 Scripture: Genesis 37:12–36This message is part of The Story of Joseph, an eight-week sermon series at Renewal Church Nairobi exploring Joseph's life, his setbacks, his relationships and the bigger story unfolding through it all.Know Jesus. Grow like Jesus. Do what Jesus did.Subscribe for more biblical teaching and sermons from Renewal Church Nairobi.#JosephsStory #Genesis37 #RenewalChurchNairobi

Where does your strength come from when life gets difficult?

In this message from Renewal Church Nairobi's Battle Ready series, Gerald explores what it means to stand firm in faith by drawing strength from Christ.

Looking at Ephesians 6:10–18, we explore the armour of God, the victory Jesus accomplished at the cross, and the importance of Spirit-led prayer in sustaining our faith.

Our strength isn't rooted in self-confidence, but in Christ. To stand firm, we must keep drawing from the Source, putting on the armour God provides, and depending on Him through prayer.

📖 Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–18

Part of the Battle Ready series from Renewal Church Nairobi.

Life is a war zone. But what are we actually fighting against?

In this message from Renewal Church Nairobi's Praying Like Jesus series, we explore three battlegrounds: the internal struggles within us, the conflicts that threaten our relationships, and the spiritual battles we don't always see.

Drawing from Scripture, this message challenges us to fight the good fight of faith, pursue unity, surrender to God and resist evil. The battles are real, but we don't face them alone.

Where are your battlelines?

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12; Ephesians 6:12; James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8–9.

Joseph's story begins with dreams, a father's favour, and a family already full of tension.

In this opening message of our series on the story of Joseph, DJ Moz explores the background of Joseph's family in Genesis 37. We meet Joseph as a seventeen-year-old, discover the significance of his dreams and ornate robe, and see how favouritism and jealousy begin to divide the family.

Before we follow Joseph through the rest of his journey, we begin here — with the people, relationships and dreams that set everything in motion.

Speaker: DJ Moz
Series: The Story of Joseph
Scripture: Genesis 37:1–11

You don't call your father only when the car breaks down. So why does prayer so often work that way with God?

In the first message of Praying Like Jesus, Mwende explores prayer as an ongoing relationship with the Father — not simply something we turn to when life goes wrong.

We look at what it means to pray regularly, slow down, surrender our need for control, and trust God with the outcome.

The message closes with Psalm 23 and a picture of God as our Shepherd — the One who provides, leads and cares for His people.

Speaker: Mwende
Series: Praying Like Jesus

What does following Jesus have to do with caring for the environment?

Creation care is often treated as a separate conversation, but what if caring for the world around us is part of what it means to follow Jesus?

In this standalone message, Mwangi explores the Christian calling to care for God's creation, reminding us that our faith should shape how we live, how we treat the world around us, and how we respond to the responsibilities entrusted to us.

The conversation continues with a panel featuring Margaret, a farmer; Ian, an environmental lawyer; and Sylvia, a journalist. Together, they bring different perspectives to the question of what creation care looks like in practice and how Christians can make a meaningful difference in the spaces where God has placed them.

Whether you're thinking about environmental stewardship, Christian responsibility, or what it means to live out your faith beyond Sunday, this conversation invites you to reconsider the role you play in caring for creation.

In this message, we explore:

• Why creation care matters to followers of Jesus

• The relationship between faith and environmental responsibility

• How our everyday choices affect the world around us

• Practical ways to care for creation in our homes, communities, and workplaces

• What it means to be faithful with what God has entrusted to us

📖 Scripture: Ezekiel 47

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We believe following Jesus shapes every part of life — our relationships, work, communities, and how we care for the world God has made.

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As we wrap up our Philippians series, Adrian takes us through Philippians 4:10–19 and Paul's words about learning to be content — whether he has plenty or is in need.

Contentment isn't determined by our circumstances, what we own, or how much we have. Paul says it is something he has learned through Jesus.

The message also explores how contentment shapes the way we give, spend and live generously — moving from responsible generosity to the kind of extravagant generosity we see throughout Scripture.

Ultimately, we're invited to discover that Jesus is enough, whatever season we find ourselves in.

Scripture: Philippians 4:10–19
Speaker: Adrian
Series: Philippians

We've spent this series asking what it means to live The Jesus Way. Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a call to actually put his words into practice.

Two people hear the same words. Two houses face the same storm. But only one has a foundation that holds.

In this final message, Mwangi asks: What are you building your life on? Whose wisdom are you trusting? And what will your life reveal when it's tested?

Matthew 7:24–29

Jesus talks about a narrow way and a broad way, but what does he actually mean?

In Matthew 7:13–23, Debz explores the difference between outward religious practice and genuine heart transformation. Following Jesus isn't simply about being a “good person.” It's about becoming rooted in Christ and community and allowing that rootedness to produce good fruit in our lives.

A message from The Jesus Way series.

Matthew 7:13–23

What do you do when life feels unsettled?

In Philippians 4:1–9, Paul speaks about strained relationships, anxiety, prayer, gentleness, and the peace of God. We may not always be able to change what's happening around us, but we can bring it to God.

A message from our Philippians series.

Scripture: Philippians 4:1–9