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Meet Andrej Ivanov, the pastor of ICF Church Kyiv. Listen in to his and Lewis' conversation as they talk about life in Ukraine and how we as a church family can serve and be praying for them.

As we conclude Humanity: Dust and Glory, Lindsey and Lewis sit down to discuss what was said over the past 10 weeks, what was left out, and pay particular attention to what it means to be created gendered, sexual and dust. To listen again or to catch up on the series click here.

Let's go deeper into what it means to be created emotional. In this episode of The Debrief, Lindsey and Lewis drill down into the different emotional instincts each of us have, and think more about how we might align our emotions with God's heart. If you want to hear the original message this discussion is based on, click here. Also, to read the short BB Warfield book that Lewis referenced click here.

What does it mean to have been made in the image of God? And what significance has the human body? In this bumper edition of the Debrief, Lindsey and Lewis go a little deeper into these realities, and tease out some more implication for life 'fully human'.

As Christchurch Newport begins the series 'Human: Dust and Glory', Lindsey and Lewis dig a little into what it means that we are created. To listen to the message click here. And don't forget you can submit a question for future episodes here.

On today's episode of We Are Christchurch Lewis and Lindsey (!) chat all things kids, and why our children's ministry is so precious to us as a church.

"We can talk about ourselves. And we can talk about  Jesus. But we often don't know how to do both together." On today's pod, Lewis and Hannah discuss our forthcoming women's breakfasts and welcome Kirsten Bowsher who'll be coming in January to teach on Better Conversations.

As we continue our series through the I Am statements of Jesus, there really isn't anyone we'd rather hear from on the I am the Vine that Clive Bowsher. Clive is a dear friend. Pastor, academic, husband, father and author of One: how union with Christ changes everything. Ahead of him coming to preach I am the Vine https://vimeo.com/1140004484?fl=tl&fe=ec Lewis plied him with questions and learnt how the doctrine of union with Christ is the gateway to Christian joy.

As the decorations go up at the Christchurch Centre, Gav and Lew look ahead to the plans for Christmas.Want to join us this Christmas? Visit ChristchurchNewport.co.uk for the events and times.

"I was stabbed. And Jesus used those moments in intensive care to bring me to himself." Listen in as Lewis hears Fran's story; from children's home, to Salvation Army, to Thames Valley police force, to serving our city's homeless community as Operations Manager of Eden Gate.

Luke and Lewis return to 1 Kings 18 to delve a little deeper into Elijah's depression and the way Christ renews him amidst it. Along the way, they chat about Charles Spurgeon, and how we might see Christ in the Old Testament narrative.

Christchurch is delighted to partner with Union School of Theology with this Collab Project: an opportunity to gain practical ministry experience at the same time as studying at one of the country's best theological institutions. Places on this programme are open to all, but applications are invited especially from those wishing to pursue future church planting. More information can be found at: https://christchurchnewport.co.uk/christchurch-union-programme Listen in as Bob, Lewis and (one time programme participant) Simon share their heart for the project.

As we continue through our series 'Renewal in the days of unbelief', Lindsey and Lewis dig a little deeper into Elijah's dramatic showdown with the prophets of Baal.

Listen in as Lindsey and Lew go deeper into The God of Renewal. They discuss the nature of revival and what adaptations a church might make the make the most of the Quiet Revival.

Christchurch is delighted to partner with Union School of Theology with this Collab Project: an opportunity to gain practical ministry experience at the same time as studying at one of the country's best theological institutions.  Places on this programme are open to all, but applications are invited especially from those wishing to pursue future church planting. More information can be found at: https://christchurchnewport.co.uk/christchurch-union-programme Listen in as Bob, Lewis and (one time programme participant) Simon share their heart for the project.