Best FIEC Podcasts (2026)

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When Buildings Help and Hinder Mission // Jon Broome 57:49

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Is our church building project serving the mission - or have we made it the mission? Church property can be a powerful servant of mission - or a costly distraction. In this seminar, Jon Broome (Cuckfield Baptist Church, West Sussex, and Kingdom Bank) helps us to explore how property can point to Christ and become a flexible space that supports miss…

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2025 In:Review (with John Stevens) 40:51

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2025 has seen encouragement and growth in the church in the midst of division and polarisation across the culture. As the year comes to an end, Adrian Reynolds (Associate National Director) and John Stevens (National Director) look back at the big picture of 2025 and the themes that have impacted church leadership during the past 12 months. Show no…

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Look! The Lamb of God - John 1:19-34

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It's possible to achieve everything you set out to accomplish in life and for your life to be a failure.So what should we be aiming for?By Cooper Sweeney

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The Light shines in the darkness - John 1:1-18

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This Christmas, things feel a little...heavy. Usually a vibey time of year, but for many, a shadow looms over it all. A darkness in the world. Which is why John's opening verses of his Gospel are so profoundly hopeful: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."By Dev Blair

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Mission in Action (Evangelistic Mercy Ministries) // Ray Evans & Jon Putt 51:45

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Many church leaders continue to wrestle with the question of ministries of mercy and their place in church life. FIEC’s Theology Team invited Ray Evans and Jon Putt (both Grace Community Church, Bedford) to share their experience of seeking to develop ministries of mercy in ways that are theologically informed, evangelistically fruitful, and practi…

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Mission Central (Strategic Mission Partnerships) // Michael Prest & Anthony Adams 1:00:15

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Lots of church leaders inherit (or are responsible for) a haphazard and opportunistic approach to mission. How can we refocus, downsize (if necessary), and be strategic about mission partnerships in the church? What does it mean to lead the church in this area? In this seminar, Michael Prest (UFM Worldwide) and Anthony Adams (Radstock Ministries) h…

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All Roads Lead to Rome (Reaching Catholics with the Gospel) // Leonardo De Chirico 55:28

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There are more than 1.4 billion Catholics in the world – the second largest religious group of unreached people only behind Muslims. In fact, they outnumber Muslims in the UK. Are they really unevangelised? What do Catholics believe? And how can we reach them? In this seminar, Leonardo De Chirico (Reformanda Initiative) gives a brief outline of Cat…

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“First to the Jew” // Joseph Steinberg 53:51

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When we talk about Jewish people, our conversations quickly turn to politics and current events in the Middle East. Perhaps we also reflect on the terrible rise in antisemitism. These are real issues, but we mustn’t let them distract from the high calling of taking the gospel of Jesus the Messiah to Jewish people. In this seminar, Joseph Steinberg …

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Bondi Beach Attack, Putting Christ in Christmas, and Losing the Ashes // In the News 34:06

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What should we make of the terror attack in Australia? Do we need to put Christ back into Christmas? What can we learn from losing a cricket match? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) discuss stories in the news and how…

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Our Mobile World // John Stevens 51:38

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Our world is changing. What challenges does this pose for Christians, what opportunities are there for gospel work, and where does the UK church fit into global mission? The books of Acts shows how the church grows - that persecution doesn't stop the growth of the gospel but in fact is often the context for gospel opportunity and growth. As the gos…

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How to be successful - Luke 19:11-27

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It's possible to achieve everything you set out to accomplish in life and for your life to be a failure.So what should we be aiming for?By Chris Ekins

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The Goal of Mission (Acts 2:42-47) // Graham Beynon 29:05

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The aim of mission is to build the unified church to glorify Jesus the head. The goal of mission is to build gospel churches; the gospel message produces gospel churches. We don't get to decide what church looks like; but we get to help church look like the gospel. And gospel churches become a vehicle for mission. This message is the fourth of four…

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The Message for Mission (Acts 2:22-41) // Alan McKnight 38:13

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Churches must have continued confidence in the gospel as a message about a person: Jesus. If Jesus has been raised from the dead, it is the most important news in the cosmos. We need to share this news with every country and culture. Just as for Peter in Acts 2:22-41, our message must be Jesus: his life, his death, his resurrection, and his exaltat…

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The Power for Mission (Acts 2:1-21) // Matt Waldock 36:05

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The coming of the Holy Spirit empowers believers to witness and cuts through cultural boundaries. Acts 2:1-21 signals the first fruits of the era of the Spirit and the mission to go to the ends of the earth. The gospel is preached cross-culturally, with power, by those we'd least expect. The church today has this same power, from the Holy Spirit, t…

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The Call to Mission (Acts 1:1-26) // Julian Hardyman 43:01

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Jesus calls the church to move out with the gospel from where it is to the ends of the earth. In Acts 1:1-26, we read Jesus' call to his disciples to be his witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. The call of local churches today, then, is to take the gospel out from the centre, across cultures, to all nation…

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Pharisee and the Tax Collector - Luke 18:9-17

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How you and I approach God is incredibly important, Jesus says; it can make the difference between heaven and hell. What about those who know God? Well, we see that our approach is crucial as well. Come and be filled, as Jesus teaches us how to come to God in the everyday.By Dev Blair

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Heaven or Hell - Luke 16:19-31

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Jesus tells a story that's truly disturbing, to snap us out of our complacency about eternal realities. Where will you spend eternity?By Chris Ekins

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Covid Inquiry, BBC Bias, and Religious Education // In the News 35:28

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What lessons are there to learn from the Covid-19 inquiry? How can bias in the media help us in church ministry? Is the UK becoming more secular? In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (Associate National Director), and John Stevens (National Director), discuss stories in the news from the past few weeks. Show notes FIEC…

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How to Make the Most of Music at Christmas (with Phil Moore and Keith Getty) 32:46

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Christmas carols continue to be popular across Western culture. How can we make the most of music at Christmas to build up the church and to reach out to others? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) is joined by Phil Moore (Cornerstone Church, Nottingham) and Keith Getty (hymn writer and musician) to …

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Money Matters - Luke 16:1-15

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The parable of the Dishonest Manager is a tricky one! But it shows us how we're to use the resources God has entrusted to us in a way that honours Him, blesses others and is ultimately best for us.By Chris Ekins

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Lost & Found - Luke 15

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We often feel joy when we find something we've lost. Whether it's small, like our car keys or wallet, or bigger, like a pet or even a family member! The dopamines flow. God is the same. He feels immense joy when sinners repent. When the lost become found and the dead become alive. Join us as we check out the beautiful God of joy!…

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Responding to God's invitation (Luke 14:1-24)

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God is gracious and generous, inviting all to come to Him. Have you personally responded to that? Are you extending that invitation to others?By Chris Ekins

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Immigration, Praying with the Pope, and Prunella Scales // In the News 33:32

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How can we pastor people with polarising opinions on immigration? Can we pray with Catholics? How should we care for those in later life? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) discuss stories in the news over the past few…

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BONUS: Wycliffe Bible Translators at the Leaders' Conference (with Martin Dixon) 13:42

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Our fund raising campaign at the 2025 Leaders' Conference will be for a specific Bible translation project in Africa. In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) is joined by Martin Dixon, the Director for Churches at Wycliffe Bible Translators, to talk about the work of Bible translation across the world an…

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Reaching Muslim People (with Dan Strange and Rob Scott) 29:26

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There are four million people in the UK who say they are followers of Islam. In our rapidly changing communities, how can we reach out to Muslim people with the gospel? Muslim people make up 6% of the UK population (as of 2021), which increase to 15% within London. Reflecting on their experiences in church ministry, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate …

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The craving of cash and the chase for contentment (1 Timothy 6:3-10)

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By Dev Blair

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Israel-Gaza Ceasefire, Persecution in China, and Leadership Humility // In the News 31:05

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How should we continue to pray for Gaza after the ceasefire? What should we make of persecution of Chinese Christians? How do we encourage humility in leadership? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) discuss stories in t…

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Honouring your pastors and masters (1 Timothy 5:17-6:2)

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Honouring your pastors and masters (1 Timothy 5:17-6:2) God calls us to respect those in leadership and to treat them with honour. What should that look like in church and in the workplace?By Chris Ekins

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Preparing for Mission (with Nick McQuaker) 32:41

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Sharing the good news is a joy and a privilege. How can churches pray and prepare for an extended mission of evangelism? "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news" (Isaiah 52:7)! A Passion for Life exists to help churches reach out to their communities with the gospel by equipping, encouraging, and enabling every Christian in their p…

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Caring for the vulnerable in God's family - 1 Tim 5:1-16

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By Cooper Sweeney

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Synagogue Attack, New Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Ryder Cup // In the News 31:37

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How do we lead our churches in response to evil like the anti-semitic attack in Manchester? How should Independents respond to the new Archbishop of Canterbury? What can church leaders learn from Europe's Ryder Cup victory? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Rey…

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Leadership Priorities - 1 Timothy 4:9-16

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What does healthy Christian leadership look like?By Chris Ekins

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Charlie Kirk, Due Diligence, and State Banquets // In the News 34:06

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How can we lead our churches through division? What needs to be considered before appointing someone to a role? What is it like to dine with the king? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) discuss stories in the news over…

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Godly Leaders reflect God's care for his people (1 Timothy 3:1-16)

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God doesn't just leave his people to figure out how to operate as a faith family. He desires leaders to serve in a way that reflects His character and goodness.By Dev Blair

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Making Mistakes, Free Speech, and Gaining Trust // In the News 32:35

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What can Angela Rayner's stamp duty mistake teach church leaders? Does the UK have a free speech problem? What does Daniel Levy's exit tell us about trust? In this episode, Adrian Reynolds, Phil Topham, and John Stevens discuss stories in the news and how they relate to church leadership. Show notes FIEC Leaders' Conference 2025 (fiec.org.uk) In:Pr…

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Gender roles in the church? (1 Timothy 2:11-15)

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There's lots of confusion about gender and gender roles in our society and churches. What does God say about the roles of men and women in the church? Is the bible sexist and outdated?By Chris Ekins

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Unity in Worship (1 Timothy 2:8-10)

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Three verses that pack a punch. God's desire is for unity within His household. Here, Paul hits up a handful of things that can threaten that togetherness. It's a good moment for the brothers and sisters back then - and us now - to check our hearts to see if there's something we need to bring to God and let His Spirit change us.…

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Trump & Putin, Crime in Church, and Exam Results // In the News 37:03

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Can true peace be found? How should we respond to crimes committed by church leaders? Should we pray for good exam results? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) and Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and the North of England) discuss some of the stories in the news and how they might relate to ch…

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How to be saved (1 Timothy 2:1-7)

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God's offer of Salvation is for Everyone. That's why God calls us to pray for everyone and to preach to everyone.By Chris Ekins

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The God of grace and mercy. (1 Timothy 1:12-20)

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Paul's encouragement and example show that no one is ever beyond God's grace. He is the worst of sinners who is lavished in God's kindness and mercy. An encouragement to keep praying, keep sharing, and trust that God has a heart for the lost.By Dev Blair

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The Goals of God's Word (1 Timothy 1:1-11)

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By Dev Blair

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Prayer for Gaza, Adult Content Checks, and Exposed Sin // In the News 32:45

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How can we pray in light of the images coming from the Middle East? How are new online checks good news for our churches? What does a recent Coldplay concert teach us about sin? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and the North of England), and John Stevens (FIEC National …

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Moving Towards Intercultural Church (with Tim and Justin Gill) 33:21

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What do we mean by 'intercultural church ministry'? What steps can churches make to move from being 'mono-cultural' towards being 'inter-cultural'? Each group of people shares a pattern of doing things: its culture. As cultures from around the world mix more and more, communities can be mono-cultural or multi-cultural. When we read about the great …

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1 Samuel 25-27

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By Michael Dasey

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Trusting God with justice (1 Samuel 24)

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When we're wronged, our gut reaction is often to take revenge or to seek justice. But as followers of Jesus, we're called to trust God to bring justice in His time and His way.By Chris Ekins

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Where do place your trust? (1 Samuel 17)

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By Cooper Sweeney

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Rumours of War, Abortion & Assisted Suicide, and Festival Season // In the News 32:31

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How do we lead our churches through a time of uncertainty? What do votes for abortion and assisted suicide tell us about society? How can festivals remind us of the glorious normal? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director), …

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The heart of leadership (1 Samuel 16)

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The most important leadership qualities are unseen. God's not fussed with outward appearances, he looks at the heart.By Chris Ekins

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Who decides what's best for me? (1 Samuel 15)

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As King Saul fails to follow through with what God wants, we see that his heart remains distant from the Lord. He has subscribed to the lie that he is in charge of his life.By Dev Blair

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Reviewing Spending, Leading Through Tragedy, and Obituaries // In the News 31:04

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How do we lead our churches well in the use of money? What happens when a tragedy affects the church? What do recent deaths teach us about the changing world? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss stories in the news and what we can learn from them abou…