It’s day 2 of our daily Pentecast on LOVECHURCH — The Podcast. Today’s guest is Lewis Parker, worship leader at LOVECHURCH, and yes — Tim’s dog Monty also makes a surprise audio cameo in the background!Today’s journey takes us into Genesis 3 — The Fall. Tim and Lewis reflect on this pivotal chapter, where everything seems to unravel just one chapter after the beauty of creation. They chat about temptation, how sin often looks good in the moment, and the painful reality that Adam and Eve — just like us — wanted the gifts without the Giver. There’s a light-hearted honesty in how they own the mess of humanity, reminding us that we’re not just victims of temptation, we often lean right into it.But the heart of this conversation is mercy. God doesn’t abandon Adam and Eve. Instead, he clothes them, provides for them, and we see the very first signs of Jesus woven through the story. Lewis brings a striking insight about Jesus on the cross at Golgotha — the place of the skull — connecting it back to the snake-crushing promise in Genesis. It’s deep, it’s moving, and it’s full of hope. Tomorrow, another step forward on the road to Pentecost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Pentecast: Day 1 - Debi Matthews
It’s day 1 of our daily Pentecast on LOVECHURCH — The Podcast. Today’s guest is Debi Matthews, who joins her husband and host, Tim Matthews, to kick off this 50-day journey from Easter Sunday to Pentecost.Tim & Debi dive straight into Genesis 1 and 2, reflecting on what it means to be created in God’s image. There’s a beautiful reminder that we’re not here by accident — we were chosen, intentionally created by a loving God. In a world where people are constantly trying to craft and curate their identity, Debi and Tim remind us that God already knows us fully — before the online profiles and the filters — and still chooses us. It’s a grounding thought: you’re made in God’s image, and that gives every life value and purpose.As the episode draws to a close, Debi prays over listeners, inviting us to step into the freedom and love God offers — without shame, without guilt. It’s a heartfelt start to this 50-day journey, full of warmth, reflection and hope. Tomorrow? A new guest, a new passage, and another fresh step through the Bible. Subscribe so you don’t miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Gifts: Administration
We close out our Spiritual Gifts series with a message that might just surprise you: the gift of administration.In this episode of LOVECHURCH — The Podcast, Tim shares what he calls a "love letter to administrators" - unpacking how this often-overlooked gift is the engine room behind so many others. From shaping the early days of LOVECHURCH to stories like Tricia Neill at Alpha, Tim shows how administration moves vision into action.He even reclaims Martha in Luke 10, reminding us that what she did was necessary, valuable, and spiritual. This one’s for the doers. The detail people. The behind-the-scenes heroes. It’s your moment! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Gifts: Encouragement
In this episode of LOVECHURCH — The Podcast we explore the gift of encouragement through the inspiring work of Spear.Run by Resurgo, Spear is one of the UK’s most effective programmes for young people not in education, employment, or training. We hear powerful stories of transformation and hope from those whose lives have been changed through the programme.It’s a celebration of potential, purpose, and the power of encouragement - listen and be encouraged! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Gifts: Leadership
What makes Christian leadership different? Tim dives in to explore the position, power, purpose, and posture of leading like Jesus - and it’s not what the world expects.In this episode of LOVECHURCH — The Podcast, he calls out the pitfalls, flips the script on boasting, and shows us why weakness is actually a strength. More than that, it’s a call to stir up the gift inside you and lead with boldness, humility, and fire.Time to fan that flame! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re a fun community church of friends, with a vision to play our part in the re-evangelisation of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and the transformation of its society.Intro/Outro music Relaxing Chillhop (Short Vеrsion 2) by Ivan Ryzhko from Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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