the thinking church

Which do people prefer to hear: the truth, or the easier softer option? The latter is often the case where people are sensitive and lack freedom from others. In this episode of #thethinkingchurch Pastor Mark outlines the vital importance of truth in our lives and explains how to speak truth into the lives of others with boldness, kindness and always in love.

With modern church becoming increasingly corporate, perhaps we have lost the heart of Pastoral Care? After all we are called to love those, ‘especially those in the household of faith’ (Gal 6:10). This week on ‘#thethinkingchurch Pastor Mark teaches us how to love others when, on the surface they may seem rebellious, but in reality may simply be wounded and need someone to stand with them.

In a world that is obsessed with accepting every view and opinion, how do we maintain our spiritual integrity? Join Pastor Mark as he explores the internal effects of spiritual compromise and strengthens us to stay true to our faith, honouring God in our conversations.

Have you ever finished a challenging conversation wishing you had said ‘this’ or ‘that’? In this episode Pastor Mark teaches straight out of the bible how to turn hindsight into foresight when communicating with our critics; preparing us to reason with whatever comes our way.

C.H. Spurgeon said: ''Friendship is one of the sweetest joys in life, many might have failed under the bitterness of their trials if they had not found a true friend.'' Join Pastor Mark as he talks about the value of true friendship.

If you could be free from one thing, what would it be? On this 1st episode of season 3 of #thethinkingchurch Pastor Mark explains that focusing on becoming free from people can be a major catalyst to freedom in every other area of our lives!

Wishing you a happy Easter from #thethinkingchurch as Pastor Mark shares how Jesus’ final words on the cross fulfilled biblical prophecy from over a thousand years earlier in the book of psalms!

New found faith, freedom or independence can present unexpected challenges and opposition from people. Learn how to spot and deal with this type of control, while understanding how to love those who are holding you back; in this episode of #thethinkingchurch.

We as human beings have an amazing ability to solve problems and grow through the process. In this episode Pastor Mark shares how, if we can put our pain to one side & bear with the process, the internal gains far outweigh any temporary reward.

Sometimes the smallest things in life can hold great significance. Join Pastor Mark as he teaches us how to maximise the learning potential of every situation, no matter how trivial, while also standing with others as they tackle life’s challenges.