In this short video Ian looks at a time when Jesus saw someone in need and immediately helped them even though Jewish law said it was not the right time. Whenever we see someone who needs help the right time is now.
In this short video Ian looks at what Jesus said about His message and the impact it would have on the world. We are called to be people who bring peace - sometimes we need to remember not to divide ourselves!
In this short video Ian explores Jesus' teaching on anxiety and worry. Part of being a Christian is not having to deal with all the stresses and strains of life on your own. They won't go away but it can be easier to deal with them.
In this short video Ian thinks about who we are, what we can do and what we own. It's not wrong to be blessed - what counts is what we do with our blessings!
In this short video Ian looks at some of Jesus' teaching on prayer. His disciples needed some guidance and we still use it today!
In this short video Ian sets the scene of a highly patriarchal society and looks at how Jesus taught that there was a better way.
In this short video Ian explores one of Jesus' most famous stories. Who should we go out of our way to help and where do we put limits on our generosity?
In this short video Ian tells the story of Jesus sending 72 of his followers out to tell His message to the surrounding towns and villages. When they got back they were really buzzing!
In this short video Ian looks at what it costs us to be in any sort of relationship. Nothing comes for free - true friendship changes us.
In this short video Ian thinks about what it might be like to experience God actually speak to us. There's a story all about it in the Bible.
In this short video Ian tells the story of Jesus at a dinner party, watching the other guests and then calling them out for inflating their own self importance. We need to think about how we think of ourselves.
In this short video Ian gets stuck - God is so much more than we can ever understand so after exploring a couple of examples, Ian decides that there is no option but to simply have faith!
In this short video Ian tells the story of how the church was born. 50 days ago Jesus rose from the dead at Easter. 10 days ago He went back to heaven leaving His disciples wondering what would happen next. Today they found out!
In this short video Ian looks at another story of what happened to Paul while he was visiting Philippi. Paul has found himself in a bit of a sticky situation but after God makes a way to escape, there is an unexpected twist.
In this short video Ian tells the story of what happened to another of Jesus' followers, Paul, when he had an unexpected vision.
In this short video Ian again looks at Peter's confusion after a vision from God which suddenly becomes very clear when there is a knock at the door.
In this short video Ian looks at another event in Peter's life after Jesus commissioned him to tell people everywhere about Him. God brings new life into a situation through Peters prayer and faith.
In this short video Ian tells the story of a conversation Jesus had with Peter, one of His disciples. This conversation was a big deal for Peter after something he had done a few weeks earlier that he wasn't very proud of!
In this short video Ian tells the story of what happened the first time the disciples met Jesus again after He had died and come back to life. There was something amazing that they missed out on that we can now experience!
Happy Easter! In this short video Ian talks about why Christians celebrate today and the way we believe the world is completely changed and we can live forever with God if we choose to.
In this short video Ian tells the story of Jesus arriving in Jerusalem a week before the events of Easter. It was a day of great celebration but by the end of that week everything would have changed.
In this short video Ian tell a story about what happened when some urgent news was given to Jesus - how did He prioritise His actions and what can we learn about what is important?
In this short video Ian continues to think about choices - and in particular the choice not to give up even when nothing seems to be happening!
In this short video Ian retells a story Jesus told about two brothers - one who was reconciled to his father despite making some very poor choices, and the other who couldn't even bring himself to see his brother.
In this short video Ian thinks about something one of Jesus' friends did for him shortly before He would be arrested, tortured and killed. Her actions would turn out to be prophetic!
In this short video Ian thinks about some of the things Jesus said about the good things God want to give to people. If God only wants good things for the people who follow Him why do bad things still happen?
In this short video Ian talks about some of the counter-cultural things Jesus said. His message wasn't complicated but it did go against the natural way we humans want to behave. Does His message still have relevance today?
In this short video Ian tells the story of what happened one day when Jesus went up a mountain to pray with a few of His friends. This wasn't going to be a regular, quiet prayer meeting!
In this short video Ian thinks about the start of the season the church calls Lent and its parallels with a time of temptation Jesus went through before He started His ministry.
In this short video Ian thinks about the way Jesus asked his first disciples to follow Him. After what they had seen and heard, how could they possibly say no!
In this short video Ian follows on from looking at the impact ancient prophecies can have to look at a story of how those same words can create anger and rejection. How can you do something this week to make life better for someone instead?
In this short video Ian looks at the impact God's words have had over the years. Christians believe the Bible is the inspired words of God - why not have a look for yourself and see what you think?
In this short video Ian looks at the first miracle Jesus performed. No-one made a song or dance about it and many people wouldn't have even realised. Sometimes just helping someone is enough.
In this short video Ian looks at Jesus getting baptised. Baptism is still something we do today. Why not find out more for yourself about what it means.
Happy Christmas! We hope you enjoy our retelling of the Christmas story!
In this short video Ian thinks about the visit of the wise men to see Jesus when He was still a baby. What were their gifts and what did they mean?
In this short video Ian thinks about Jesus as a child and how He explored something about who He was. As we prepare for 2025 why not make this year a time to explore something about Jesus yourself?
In this short video Ian thinks about the difference Christian faith makes to his own life - not just one part of life but everything!
In this short video Ian starts opening the doors of his advent calendar. There are lots of things to talk about this week from angels with messages to a stable, quiet and waiting for something amazing to happen.
In this short video Ian continues opening doors on his advent calendar. This week we find gold, a donkey, and a hen with her chicks amongst other reminders of what was to come on that first Christmas.
In this short video Ian continues opening doors on his advent calendar. This week we find shepherds, carol singers and a reminder that God is bigger than even the universe!
In this short video Ian thinks about the importance of the last thing we say. Often these are the words people remember long after we said them. Let's make them good words.
In this short video Ian thinks about the things that last forever and the things that one day fall apart.
In this short video Ian thinks about how we see ourselves in this world and what Jesus' response was when two of His friends asked for a very big favour.
In this short video Ian tells the story of a man with an obvious problem who met Jesus. In everything we have the freedom to make our own choices. Let's choose to make good choices!
In this short video Ian thinks about the most important laws Jesus considered we should live by. If these laws become part of our core values then maybe we will be able to make a difference to the people around us in this world.
In this short video Ian thinks about the value and worth of each of us. It is important that we recognise we each have our own value as well as recognising that same value in others.
In this short video Ian tells another story teaching us about trusting God. This time the question is how much do we rely on ourselves and how hard it can be to trust God if we think we don't need Him.
In this short video Ian tells the story of what happened when Jesus met some children. God wants us to feel the kind of trust in Him that a young child has in the people around them who look after them.
In this short video Ian thinks about relationships between friends and how following Jesus is much more similar to a friendship than following rules.
