Welcome to Day 32 of the Pentecast on LOVECHURCH — The Podcast. Today, Tim is joined by Abi Andrews as they walk through one of the most loved resurrection accounts in the Bible: the Road to Emmaus, found in Luke 24:13–25.Two disciples are travelling away from Jerusalem, hearts heavy with grief and confusion. But unbeknownst to them, the risen Jesus comes alongside and walks with them. As they pour out their sorrow and questions, he listens—and then begins to unpack the Scriptures in a way that sets their hearts ablaze.Abi and Tim reflect on how this story mirrors our own experiences. There are times when God feels distant, and yet—looking back—we can see he was walking with us all along. Sometimes Jesus hides, not to avoid us, but to draw us closer.The moment of recognition comes in the breaking of bread. And the disciples’ response? They run back to Jerusalem, filled with renewed faith and joy, exclaiming, “Were not our hearts burning within us?”Join them in praying for that same kind of encounter: that as we open Scripture, our hearts would burn and our faith would deepen. We're nearly there—see you tomorrow for Day 33. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Pentecast: Day 31 - Festus Adedoyin
Welcome to Day 31 of the Pentecast on LOVECHURCH — The Podcast. Today, Tim is joined by Festus Adedoyin as they reflect on one of the most joy-filled and foundational moments in the Christian story: the resurrection of Jesus, found in John 20:1–23.Mary Magdalene is the first to discover the empty tomb. As she runs to tell the disciples, Peter and John race to see for themselves — and it’s John who first believes, not through seeing Jesus, but simply from the way the grave clothes were left behind.It’s a passage charged with emotion, movement, and revelation. Mary lingers — and becomes the first to encounter the risen Christ. Her words, “I have seen the Lord”, become the heartbeat of Christian faith. Tim and Festus reflect on the joy, the urgency, and the commission that follows. Jesus doesn’t just rise — he sends. “As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” The resurrection is both a gift and a calling.Join them in praying for a fresh vision of the risen Jesus — and the courage to be sent. See you tomorrow for Day 32. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Pentecast: Day 30 - Lizzie Redman
Welcome to Day 30 of the Pentecast on LOVECHURCH — The Podcast. Today, Tim is joined by Lizzie Redman as they reflect on the defining moment of Christian faith: the crucifixion of Jesus, found in Luke 23:26–49.As they read through the familiar yet still staggering story of Jesus' final moments, Lizzie is struck by the humility of the criminal beside Jesus—who, with just one plea, is told: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” It's a reminder that it’s never too late to turn to Jesus.Together they marvel at the temple curtain tearing in two — a sign that through Jesus’ death, the barrier between humanity and God has been forever torn down. Access to the holy of holies is now open to all.From the faith of the criminal to the centurion's sudden recognition of Jesus as Lord, this passage is full of repentance, redemption, and the overwhelming love of God on full display.Join them in praying to receive that same mercy and access today. We’re drawing close now — see you tomorrow for Day 31. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Pentecast: Day 29 - Steve Hynde
It’s Day 29 of our Pentecast on LOVECHURCH — The Podcast. Today’s guest is Steve Hynde, joining Tim Matthews as they sit with the heart of Christian faith: the Last Supper.Looking at Mark 14:12–26 and Luke 22:24–46, they reflect on Jesus’ final meal with his disciples before the cross — the moment where he institutes the Eucharist. Jesus takes bread and wine, offering them as symbols of his broken body and poured-out blood, and invites his followers to remember him through this act. But the story doesn’t end there — in Gethsemane, Jesus prays in agony, surrendering with the powerful words: “Not my will, but yours be done.”Steve reflects on how that moment of submission resonates throughout our lives as believers — from big life decisions to moments of quiet suffering. True discipleship is marked by choosing God’s will over our own, even when it costs us. Together, they remind us that the table of communion is both a place of grace and a call to costly love. See you tomorrow for Day 30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Pentecast: Day 28 - Prue Bedwell
It’s day 28 of our daily Pentecast on LOVECHURCH — The Podcast. Today’s guest is Prue Bedwell, joining Tim Matthews for a moving double reflection on John 4 (Jesus and the Samaritan woman) and John 11 (the raising of Lazarus).In John 4, Jesus crosses social, religious, and moral boundaries to meet a woman at a well — someone rejected by her community. But instead of judgement, Jesus offers her living water, and a chance at a fresh, eternal life. The result? Joy, healing, and a ripple of evangelism through her town. In John 11, we see another side of Jesus: the one who weeps at the death of his friend Lazarus. Even as he proclaims, “I am the resurrection and the life,” he shares in the grief of those around him. Prue reflects on how Jesus holds both — the promise of eternal hope, and the compassion of shared sorrow.Their prayer is especially for the grieving and the hurting — that they’d know Christ’s nearness, his tears, and his resurrection power. A beautiful invitation to trust him in both joy and pain. See you tomorrow for Day 29. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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