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Pastor Dan Belshaw continues our Stand series with a message exploring the breastplate of righteousness in Ephesians 6:10-18. Dan explores how sin has disordered God’s good creation, leaving something broken in the world and in us. He reminds us that we can’t make ourselves righteous through good behaviour or religious effort, but that through Jesus’ death on the cross, we can be made right with God. As we learn to live from this restored relationship, we can grow in how we love others and bring God’s goodness into the world around us.

In this podcast Pastor Dan Belshaw kicks off our new Stand series with a message exploring the belt of truth in Ephesians 6.10-18. Dan unpacks how we can slowly drift from God through small compromises, complacency and the half-truths we begin to believe. He reminds us that truth isn’t something we have to strive to find or create for ourselves, but a reality found in Jesus. As we learn to know, align with and walk in God’s truth, we discover how to stand firm in His strength, whatever life brings.

Our Pastor Dan Belshaw continues our Satisfy series with a message titled Is Jesus Really Enough for You?, looking at what it means to actually live with Jesus as our source of security, rather than simply knowing that He satisfies. Through Jesus’ words in Matthew 6, Dan explores our tendency to rely on money, possessions and ourselves and how this can leave us carrying worry that God never asked us to carry. He reminds us of the kindness of God our Father and challenges us to seek Him first, trusting that Jesus really is enough.

Our Pastor Dan Belshaw shares a message titled I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For , exploring Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. He looks at the deep human longing for satisfaction and the many things we turn to in search of it, from relationships and success to religion and self-improvement. Through Jesus’ offer of “living water”, Dan reminds us that lasting satisfaction is found only in knowing and following Jesus. He challenges us to move beyond a faith based on other people’s experiences and encounter Jesus personally, making him the centre of our whole lives.

Prison Chaplains, David & Elizabeth Raggett, shared a message titled The Transforming Power of Jesus, sharing stories and testimonies from their work in prison chaplaincy across the UK. They explored how the Gospel brings hope, forgiveness, healing and transformation to people facing trauma, addiction, loss and difficult circumstances. They shared stories of men whose lives have been changed by Jesus and reflected on the challenge of forgiveness, particularly when we have experienced deep hurt. They reminded us that forgiveness doesn’t minimise wrongdoing, but allows us to entrust justice to God and walk in freedom through Jesus.

Chiko Chupa shares a message titled The Journey to God, exploring Psalm 84 and what it means to journey towards God’s presence. Chiko unpacks the psalm’s picture of longing, perseverance and trust, reminding us that even through seasons of difficulty, God gives us strength for the journey. He encourages us to set our hearts on God, pray honestly and simply, and place our trust in Him. Ultimately, Chiko points us towards Jesus, who opens the way for us to come to the Father and find the fulfilment our hearts are longing for.

In this podcast our goos friend Adam Gardner shares a message titled Wait on God, exploring Psalm 27 and what it means to trust God in seasons of waiting. Adam encourages us to wait fearlessly, faithfully and with focus, remembering God’s faithfulness, remaining close to Him even when He seems silent, and seeking His direction rather than rushing ahead. He reminds us that waiting is not wasted time, but an opportunity to deepen our relationship with God and learn to recognise His voice. We were encouraged to place our hope in Jesus, trusting that He is worth the wait.

In this podcast, Paul Holmes shares a message titled Who Will You Follow?, exploring Matthew 4:18- 22 and the calling of Jesus’ first disciples. Paul challenges us to consider who or what is shaping the direction of our lives, and what it means to genuinely follow Jesus. He reminds us that Jesus sees us fully and loves us, yet calls us to reorder our priorities, leave behind whatever takes His rightful place, and allow His grace to transform us. Following Jesus is not simply about knowing Him, but becoming more like Him and joining His mission.

In this podcast, Lyndsey Holmes shares a message titled More Than Just Together, exploring Romans 15:1–7 and the importance of genuine Christian community. Lyndsey challenges us to move beyond simply gathering together and instead become a people who bear with one another, allow Scripture to shape us, and pursue unity centred on Jesus. She reminds us that Christian community is not about agreeing on everything, but about welcoming one another as Christ has welcomed us, so that together we can live as one voice, glorifying God.

In this podcast our good friend Pastor Dan Cronin shares a standalone message titled Worth Everything, exploring Jesus’ parable of the hidden treasure in Matthew 13. Dan challenges us to consider what Jesus is truly worth to us, reminding us that when we recognise the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, everything else is reordered around him. He encourages us to examine what treasures compete for Jesus’ place in our hearts and points us to the beautiful truth that Jesus gave everything first, demonstrating his love for us through the cross.

In this podcast our good friend Pastor Jonny Leech shares a standalone message titled Who Will You Tell?, exploring what it truly means to follow Jesus from Mark 8 and Mark 16. Jonny challenges us to see following Jesus as a starting point, not a finish line, calling us to daily obedience and a life increasingly shaped by Jesus. He also reminds us that the good news is too good to keep to ourselves, encouraging us to identify the people God has placed around us and take the step of introducing them to Jesus.

Pastor Dan Belshaw shares a standalone message titled Call Me What You Want, exploring Daniel 1 and what it means to remain faithful in a culture that constantly tries to redefine who we are. Looking at Daniel's unwavering convictions in Babylon, Dan challenges us to pre-decide who we will be before moments of pressure come, stand confidently on those convictions, and surrender our lives fully to God. We are reminded that while the world may try to label us, our true identity is found in Christ and the God who calls us His own.

Pastor Dan Belshaw continues our Formed series with a message exploring the essential role of the Church in shaping us into the likeness of Jesus. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1-16, Dan challenges the individualistic mindset that treats church as something we attend rather than a family we belong to. Unpacking the biblical picture of the body of Christ, he explores how community, worship, biblical teaching, and the sacraments form us together in Christ. This message reminds us that following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey.

Pastor Dan Belshaw continues our Formed series with a message exploring what it truly means to abide in Jesus. Drawing from John 15:1-17, Dan challenges the tendency to compartmentalise faith and instead invites us to make Jesus our home - the foundation of every part of life. Unpacking Jesus as the 'true vine', he explores how abiding in Him produces lasting fruit through obedience, joy, and love, and how God lovingly prunes us for growth. This message calls us to root our whole lives in the only true source of life.

Pastor Dan Belshaw continues our Formed series with a message exploring the role of spiritual disciplines in becoming more like Jesus. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, Dan reminds us that while we plant and water, it is God who brings the growth. In a culture driven by instant results, he unpacks how practices such as prayer, Scripture, fasting, Sabbath, community, generosity, and hospitality create space for God to transform us over time. This message offers practical encouragement to organise your life around Jesus and cultivate lasting spiritual growth.