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Jesus TodaySeason 4 Episode 7: AlcoholIn the final episode of Season 4, Anne, Andy and Thomas discuss alcohol: What's good, what's bad, and why the gospel is always better.
2024-12-2056 min2024-12-1535 minJesus TodaySeason 4 Episode 6: Global MissionAnne, Andy and Thomas are joined by Marsaili Campbell and John Ross to talk about Global Mission. Marsaili and John have decades of experience of mission work across the globe, reminding us that the hope of the gospel is for everyone, everywhere.
2024-12-0555 min2024-12-0133 minJesus TodaySeason 4 Episode 5: I don't know what to do with my lifeAnne, Andy and Thomas are joined by Michael Bräutigam who teaches at Melbourne School of Theology. On this episode they chat through the question 'What should I do with my life?' and the importance of trusting in God when you don't know the answer.
2024-11-2049 min2024-11-1734 min2024-11-1035 min2024-11-1032 minJesus TodaySeason 4 Episode 4: Sabbath RestAnne, Andy and Thomas talk about the blessing of Sabbath Day rest, but also discuss the challenges that come in trying to make it happen today.
2024-10-3056 min2024-10-2744 min2024-10-1327 minJesus TodaySeason 4 Episode 3: Workers for the Harvest!Jesus said that the harvest is plentiful but workers are needed. In this episode, Andy, Anne and Thomas chat through the need for workers, the kind of people God can use, and the blessings of serving in His kingdom.
2024-10-1059 min2024-10-0627 min2024-10-0632 min2024-09-2939 minJesus TodaySeason 4 Episode 2 - Starting Uni!Anne and Thomas are joined by Rowan Logan and Rhiannon Mackintosh to chat through the fun, fear, blessings and battles that come when you leave home to start college or university.
2024-09-2550 min2024-09-2233 min2024-09-2234 min2024-09-1542 minJesus TodaySeason 4 Episode 1 - IdolatrySeason 4 is here! In episode one, Anne, Andy and Thomas discuss the biggest issue that the Bible addresses and the biggest daily challenge that we face in our hearts: Idolatry.
2024-09-1147 min2024-09-0135 min2024-09-0137 min2024-08-0431 min2024-08-0431 min2024-07-2832 min2024-07-2830 min2024-07-2830 min2024-07-1435 min2024-07-0738 min2024-06-3036 min2024-06-2340 minJesus TodaySeason 3 Episode 9 - Parenting!From toddlers to teenagers! In the final Episode of Season 3, Anne, Andy and Thomas chat about the joys and challenges of parenting, and they debate the best and worst of kids TV shows!
2024-06-121h 122024-06-0935 min2024-06-0928 minJesus TodaySeason 3 Episode 8: AnxietyAnne and Thomas are joined by Matt Waldock of City Church Manchester to discuss anxiety, an issue that affects everyone - as individuals and as church families together. Matt has a huge amount of wisdom to share - listen here!
2024-05-2257 min2024-05-1226 minJesus TodaySeason 3 Episode 7: One Size Doesn't Fit AllAnne, Andy and Thomas chat about reading, prayer & devotions and how there are different ways to approach and enjoy these spiritual disciplines as we follow Jesus day by day.
2024-05-081h 012024-05-0533 min2024-05-0530 min2024-04-2840 min2024-04-2834 minJesus TodaySeason 3 Episode 6: Men & Women Serving Side by SideHow do men and women serve side by side as we follow Jesus today? Andy, Anne and Thomas chat through the opportunities, challenges and beauty of serving together, men and women side by side.
2024-04-2556 min2024-04-2129 min2024-04-2140 min2024-04-1442 min2024-04-1434 min2024-03-3139 minJesus TodaySeason 3 Episode 5: Fearfully and Wonderfully MadeAnne, Andy and Thomas talk about what means for us to be made in the image of God.
2024-03-2758 minJesus TodaySeason 3 Episode 4: Marriage!Anne, Andy and Thomas are joined by Mark and Lisa Randle of Tate's Creek Presbyterian Church in Kentucky to talk about the privilege and pitfalls, joys and challenges of marriage. And they all argue about which country has the best chocolate!
2024-03-1459 minJesus TodaySeason 3 Episode 3 - Screen Time!Screens have brought many benefits and many challenges to our lives today. On our latest episode Andy, Thomas and Anne delve into the impact of excessive screen time on our minds, relationships and spirituality. And they argue over which is better - Apple or Android?!
2024-02-2948 minJesus TodaySeason 3 Episode 2: Different GenerationsBoomers, Millennials, Gen Z - Andy, Anne and Thomas are joined by special guest Graeme Shanks to chat about following Jesus and honouring one another across the different generations.
2024-02-1452 minJesus TodaySeason 3 Episode 1 - Prayer, and our new presenter revealed!Jesus Today is back for Season 3! In this episode, we talk about prayer, we've got some excellent Christian Focus books to recommend, and our new presenter is revealed!
2024-01-3152 minJesus TodaySeason 2 Episode 7: Christmas Special and Season 2 Finale!In the last episode of Season 2, Andy and Thomas look back at 2023, they dig into some favourite quotes from writers they love, they have a special Christmas give away for listeners, and there's a big announcement for Season 3!
2023-12-2236 minJesus TodaySeason 2 Episode 6: Following Jesus Through Illness, Grief and LossAndy and Thomas are joined by special guest Andy Murray. Andy works for Safe Families and serves in Sports Chaplaincy and at Livingston Free Church. He has also experienced the loss of two sisters to cancer, one aged 14, one aged 51. Andy, Thomas and Andy talk about the reality of grief, the ways we can support one another, and the difference it makes to follow Jesus even in life's hardest moments.
You can read and watch more of Andy's story here:
https://raggedtheology.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-loss-of-child.html
https://raggedtheology.blogspot.com/2019/10/a-life-well-lived.html
2023-12-0740 min
First TakesEpisode 05 - Karen Ellis and Andy Longwe Part IVOn the final installment of Gabe and Randy's conversation with Karen Ellis and Andy Longwe, they discuss favorite hymns, cassette tapes, and grace. A reminder that this is split into four parts, so be sure to check out our last three episodes to hear the whole conversation. If you've enjoyed this series, please subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. ----------------------------------------------------Karen Ellis is the Director of the Alonzo and Althea Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary....
2023-11-3014 minJesus TodaySeason 2 Episode 5: Following Jesus, Pulled Away From JesusAndy and Thomas are joined by special guest Anne Macdonald, Bon Accord Free Church in Aberdeen, and chat about following Jesus, being pulled away from Jesus, and the importance and beauty of friendship.
2023-11-2240 minFirst TakesEpisode 04 - Karen Ellis and Andy Longwe Part IIIOn part three of the conversation with Karen Ellis and Andy Longwe, Gabe and Randy discuss shame, grace, and having perspective on where we are at with Christ. This conversation is split into four parts. Be sure to go back and listen to the previous episodes, and don't forget to subscribe for the last installment!----------------------------------------------------Karen Ellis is the Director of the Alonzo and Althea Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary.To learn more about Karen, visit: https...
2023-11-1611 minFirst TakesEpisode 03 - Karen Ellis and Andy Longwe Part IIOn this episode, Gabe continues his conversation with Karen Ellis, Andy Longwe, and Randy Nabors about The West and how American Christians can be more flexible.This conversation has been split into four episodes, so be sure to subscribe to First Takes to catch the rest!----------------------------------------------------Karen Ellis is the Director of the Alonzo and Althea Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary.To learn more about Karen, visit: https://rts.edu/people/mrs-karen-ellis/ Andy...
2023-11-0910 minJesus TodaySeason 2 Episode 4: Following Jesus in a World full of WarAndy and Thomas talk about the reality of war today, the suffering it causes, and the hope that following Jesus brings.
2023-11-0839 minFirst TakesEpisode 02 - Karen Ellis and Andy Longwe Part IOn this episode, Gabe sits down with Karen Ellis, Andy Longwe, and Randy Nabors for a conversation about missions, outreach, and the American Church.This conversation has been split into four episodes, so be sure to subscribe to First Takes to catch the rest!----------------------------------------------------Karen Ellis is the Director of the Alonzo and Althea Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity at Reformed Theological Seminary.To learn more about Karen, visit: https://rts.edu/people/mrs-karen-ellis/ Andy Longwe is the minister of...
2023-11-0217 minJesus TodaySeason 2 Episode 3 - Young, Free and Following JesusAndy and Thomas are joined by two teens who are following Jesus and loving being part of the Free Church of Scotland. Joanna and Nathan chat about their journey to faith, their love of the gospel and their excitement for the future.
2023-10-2528 minJesus TodaySeason 2, Episode 2 - Money, Money Money!Andy and Thomas are joined by Robert Cunningham and talk about the ethical issue that we rarely talk about but which Jesus mentioned the most: Money.
2023-10-0436 minJesus TodaySeason 2, Episode 1 - Stumbling and FollowingAndy and Thomas talk about how walking as disciples can often feel more like we are stumbling, and what we can do to help each other as we follow Jesus today. And they argue about whether fiction books are magnificent or terrible.
2023-09-2045 minJesus TodayChurch planting success & failure ...with Dan SteelDan Steel joins Andy and Thomas to discuss church planting. Dan is a pastor based in Oxford (UK), but with a background in church planting.
They talk about why church plants fail, and what failure means. With that in mind, what is a successful church plant? Why do we see church plants as a "restaurant" rather than a "family meal"? Thomas and Andy talk about their own experiences of ministry, too - and how difficult it can be to express times of challenge.
Dan references his paper in this episode. That, and more info about...
2023-07-0436 minJesus TodayEpisode 7: Remembering Prof Donald MacleodAndy and Thomas are joined by special guest Hunter Nicholson. Hunter is a PhD candidate at Edinburgh University who has been studying Prof Macleod's life and theology. Andy, Thomas and Hunter reflect on the amazing contribution Prof Macleod made to the church in Scotland, and across the world.
2023-06-0645 minJesus TodayEpisode 6: General Assembly Special!In a special episode recorded at the 2023 General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland, Andy and Thomas are joined by nine other ministers from across Scotland to talk about Jesus, to look ahead to the coming year, and to share memories of Prof Donald Macleod.
2023-05-2641 minJesus TodayEpisode 5: Anger!Andy and Thomas chat about anger - When is it righteous? When is it wrong? And what makes them angry?!
2023-05-0940 minJesus TodayEpisode 4: London v. Lewis!Urban or Rural? Andy and Thomas chat through the similarities and differences, the challenges and opportunities of following Jesus in an urban or a rural setting. Also, turns out we were both wrong about coffee!
2023-04-1850 minJesus TodayEpisode 3: Special Guest Joe Barnard - Following Jesus in a digital age.We welcome special guest Joe Barnard to help us think through how to focus on Jesus in a day of information overload. And we debate coffee. And we find out who hates going to the gym!
You can find out more from Joe and follow a 40 day devotional available with his book at www.hymnworkouts.com.
Each day has an individual coaching video helping people unpack the meaning of the hymns. Go for it!
2023-04-0339 minJesus TodayEpisode 2: Identity, the Sexual Revolution and WindfarmsAndy and Thomas talk through some of the challenges facing disciples following Jesus today as our culture's sexual ethic has moved far away from biblical teaching. And they argue about windfarms.
2023-03-2146 minJesus TodayEpisode 1Evangelism, discipleship and MC Hammer! Episode 1 is here, Andy and Thomas each pick three big challenges facing followers of Jesus today - let's go!
2023-03-0653 minJesus TodayEpisode 0.1!Here is a short introductory episode - it introduces you to Andy and Thomas and it tells you a little bit more about our exciting new podcast. Lots to look forward to if you are following Jesus today - our first full Episode 1 is coming soon!
2023-03-0307 min2023-02-2702 min
The HeidelblogA Remarkable Sermon On An Even More Remarkable PassageLast week, Dr. Clark was in the Detroit metro celebrating the installation of our own Harrison Perkins as pastor of Oakland Hills Community Church (OPC). In the evening sermon, the Rev. Mr. Andy Longwe, minister of London City Presbyterian Church (Free Church . . . Continue reading →
2022-10-1939 minThe HeidelblogA Remarkable Sermon On An Even More Remarkable PassageLast week, Dr. Clark was in the Detroit metro celebrating the installation of our own Harrison Perkins as pastor of Oakland Hills Community Church (OPC). In the evening sermon, the Rev. Mr. Andy Longwe, minister of London City Presbyterian Church (Free Church . . . Continue reading →
2022-10-1939 min
Oakland Hills Community ChurchA Life Transforming VisionOctober 16, 2022
A sermon from Isaiah 6 preached during Harrison Perkins' Installation Sunday by Andy Longwe.
2022-10-1639 min
Healthy Gospel ChurchAndy Longwe - Cumbernauld Free ChurchToday David talks to Andy Longwe about a variety of issues including life in ministry and current events which have unfolded around the death of George Floyd.
Andy Longwe is the current minister of Cumbernauld Free Church.
Born in Malawi, he moved to Scotland with his family when he was four and they settled into Kirkmuirhill in South Lanarkshire.
Having become a committed Christian as a teenager Andy eventually felt the call to ministry and attended Edinburgh Theological Seminary.
Presented by David Meredith
www.generation-mission.org
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2020-06-1848 min
Every Square Inch PodcastLiving Through COVID-19: An Interview with Scotland Pastor Andy LongweThis week we interview Andy Longwe, a pastor in Cumbernauld, Scotland, who recently experienced two weeks of COVID-19 symptoms. Andy shares what it was like to endure these symptoms, how the United Kingdom is handling this crisis, and the ways that he has been drawn closer to Jesus through this experience.
2020-04-0739 min