The transcript of my interview with Matt Chandler follows, thanks to the Descript app. Earlier this week we posted audio and video of this interview. Adrian: Okay. Well, hello everyone. My name is Adrian Warnock. For those of you who don’t know me. I’m sure most people probably well aware of my guest today I must admit it’s been a little while since I’ve done one of these web interview. So I hope I’m not too what should I say stale... Read more
Almost exactly ten years ago Matt Chandler collapsed and was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor. How did that experiecne change him and the church that he leads? We discuss this and a new book he has published on the subject, Joy in Sorrow. Matt is the pastor of The Village Church In this video embedded above and also available on YouTube we discuss what helps and doesn’t help people who are suffering. We talk about spiritual challenges suffering brings, how... Read more
I would like to take you on something of a journey that often feels lonely, but you do not have to walk it alone. I am talking about facing significant suffering or grief. This is a journey that we will all have to face at some point in our lives. As Tim Keller explains in his outstanding book Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering (see also the free introduction): “No matter what precautions we take, no matter how well... Read more
Six months ago today I took my last chemotherapy infusion. My recovery continues but medically things look good. What follows is a video my testimony which you can also listen to, read the full transcript or view at watch on Facebook Live or right here: Transcript: Post Chemo Ebenezer Read more
Spiritual struggle and affliction is all over the Bible. Such wrestling is not complete in an instant, it can take decades. The journey is not only about the destination. No shortcut replaces the long fight, victories and defeats en route. How can we better help fellow travellers? There are many answers to that question, but I want to share some thoughts today that lead really to the ultimate answer. The one the ancient sufferer Job finally got when he met... Read more
Sometimes we don’t pray because we don’t feel in need. Other times we don’t pray because suffering has so worn us down that we have lost hope that God will actually act to change our situations. To be honest at different points in my life I have fallen into both traps. All too often we see prayer as simply an opportunity for us to ask God for something. If we feel like we already have everything we need, then why... Read more
Are you fascinated by Jesus? Do you want to learn more about him? Do you want to know him? If so then I have just the sermon here for you to watch. I will reveal my name to my people, and they will come to know its power. —Isaiah 52:6, message Who do you follow? You do have a master. You get to choose. If it’s not Jesus then it’s another one. People sometimes claim that they are their own boss.... Read more
Prayer is not merely an invitation it is a command. Jesus does not merely suggest a way of life to us. He commands us to learn to really follow him. But his commands are not burdensome. So far in this series we have covered the commands of Jesus regarding how we are to relate to him. So it is natural then for us to move onto what he teach us about prayer. Today’s article is adapted from a chapter in... Read more
“A beautiful summary of the history and heart of International Day at Jubilee Church London, created by the beautiful, lovely and very talented Tamasin Warnock” Kemi Koleoso My daughter has released the following amazing video which she produced as part of her coursework at university. It tells the story of the church I have attended since 1995 and our International Day. I hope this will inspire you with how celebrating diversity and unity is a big part of what church... Read more
‘Some say that you’re a Christian, so you shouldn’t feel depressed. But I guess, they haven’t read the Psalms in depth’ Nizam Speaks “The LORD heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds” (Psalm 147:3, NLT) Nizam is a friend of mine. He has a firm and deep Christian faith, and is an inspirational spoken word artist. I have shared one of his modern poetry performances before on here. Nizam also suffers from depression. This week is Mental Health Awareness week... Read more
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