My Talks
gives you a selection of my public teaching -
Past Topics 4
When The Holy Spirit Comes To Town
- Our idea of waiting on God is like a stressed out waitress buzzing hyperactively from one table to another. We need a cool look at why the Holy Spirit is so sparsely felt in such a restless culture.
How Hope Differs From Optimism
- The hope of a coming kingdom is like a pair of jump leads from the future reaching into the present, jolting us out of the inertia we are prone to. Some may remember the film, Blade Runner, starring Harrison Ford ....
the Longest day
- Hitting the fast-forward button on the gap between cross and resurrection deprives us of a story to inform our darkest moments. In the final hours of Jesus’ life everything seemed to peel away. Firstly his physical freedom ....
Diamond People
- There have been some startling changes to the social fabric of the United Kingdom since the post-war period; here are just three which we should interpret carefully while responding to Christ’s call.
Smug Parents
- The new battle lines between parents and the child-free are divisive and can only undermine our generation’s legacy. It was the author Helen Fielding who put the phrase ‘smug marrieds’ into the mouth of the luckless thirty-something ....
The Measure Of Authority
- True authority is found in the integration of what people say they believe with how they live. This highlights the modern crisis of authority and sets us a compelling challenge.
Phobic Nation
- Fear is deeply ingrained in our culture. It is into this unpromising terrain that God speaks his word of peace. Franklin D. Roosevelt once famously said ‘there is nothing to fear except fear itself’.
It's Mission Stupid!
- To understand how the world is changing is the first step towards shaping a mission which is faithful to the innovative power of an enduring Gospel. Former US President Bill Clinton was one of the most formidable political campaigners
How To Be A Church Volunteer And A Christian At The Same Time
- Giving our spare time to the Church can be as much a challenge as it is a blessing. Careful attention to certain priorities can smooth the path.
On Being A Father
- Many fathers feel role strain in the new shape their world is taking. What encouragement is on hand for them? Fathers’ Day does not get a mention in the Church’s calendar. This contrasts sharply with Mothering Sunday,