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Woodlands Metro Talks
Welcome to the official podcast of Woodlands Metro Church. A weekly diet of real, refreshing and relevant talks, coming to you from the heart of the city of Bristol.
Episodes
Woodlands Metro TalksSilence // David Savin
In his debut preach Dave explores the difficulties in trusting God when you don't hear from Him and what we can do when that happens in our lives.
Woodlands Metro TalksControl // Joey Mitchell
Coming in halfway through the series completely fresh, Joey helps us reflect on control and what Jesus' invitation to follow Him actually means.
Woodlands Metro TalksPersecution // Laura Harris
Returning from a brief hiatus to Highgrove, Laura continues our Faith in the Fire series by looking at persecution.
Woodlands Metro TalksDoubt // Tim Dobson
Tim kicks off our new series Faith in the Fire. He asks can doubt and faith exist at the same time, and did Thomas really need to put his finger through Jesus'…
Woodlands Metro TalksCommunity // Dave Mitchell
Dave wraps up our Firm Foundations series by exploring why community is so important, and as a man who lived in a community house for a very, very long time…
Woodlands Metro TalksPrayer // Laura Harris
Laura looks at prayer in our daily lives and how consistency can provide a firm foundation for our walk with God.
Woodlands Metro TalksGenerosity // Steve Bodley
Steve points out that he's the Tough Talk Guy as he brings us insight on the second of our firm foundations: generosity.
Woodlands Metro TalksThe Bible // Laura Harris
Laura kicks off our new series with photos from her holiday, which turn out to be related to why the bible is a Firm Foundation for our lives.
Woodlands Metro TalksWatch Your Mouth // Matthew Forth
Despite having not had access to the slideshow template, and reading the wrong bit of the bible, Matthew brings us an insightful and challenging talk on the…
Woodlands Metro TalksGuard Your Heart // Chaz Webb
Using a combination of Proverbs 4, The Eden Project and Mumford and Sons, Chaz talks to us about what it means to guard your heart. The next in our series Wise…
Woodlands Metro TalksCome In Here // Dave Mitchell
Dave talks to us about his extended experience being a sluggard, what Proverbs offers us, and how wisdom can cause us to be less busy.
Woodlands Metro TalksFear The Lord // Tasha Mvududu
Tasha opens our series in Proverbs with her debut preach, bringing us thoughts about what it means to seek wisdom, and what fearing the Lord is all about.
Woodlands Metro TalksWorship as Resistance // Rebekah Holden
Rebekah brings us a new instalment in our Called to Worship series, as we investigate what it means to worship as an act of resistance, and what we might need…
Woodlands Metro TalksCalled to Worship // Jake Perrins
Jake brings us the next talk in our series on Worship.
Woodlands Metro TalksSacrifical Worship // Laura Harris
Laura brings us the next instalment of our worship series, looking at what it means for our worship to be sacrificial and what we can be doing to achieve that.
Woodlands Metro TalksFreed to Worship // Sarah Syncer
Sarah kicks off our new series Called to Worship by looking at what being free means for us and why worship is important.
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Life in the Spirit // Dave Mitchell
Dave talks to us on the topic of living in the Spirit
Woodlands Metro TalksGuarding the Work of the Spirit // Steve Bodley
Steve concludes our Empowered series, talking to us about how to guard the work of the spirit in our lives, and what may be the obstacles to that.
Woodlands Metro TalksHealing // Chris Harvey
One of the Woodlands Global Partners, Chris comes to speak to us about healing and biblical ways to press into receiving that gift.
Woodlands Metro TalksProphecy // Anna Anderson
Anna continues our Empowered series, talking to us about Prophecy, and what instructions the bible gives us on how.
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Baptism // Dave Mitchell
Dave talks at our Baptism service as we celebrate the declaration of faith of 3 of our congregation!
Woodlands Metro TalksFire Power // Laura Harris
Laura opens our series about the Holy Spirit, on pentacost, with a look at what not to do when your sausages are ablaze, and an examination of what the Holy…
Woodlands Metro TalksWalking in the Way // Dave Roderick
Dave concludes our series in Isaiah looking at what it means to walk in the way of our God, and unfortunately for the audio only listener, has a great…
Woodlands Metro TalksServant & Saviour // Steve Bodley
Steve continues our series in Isaiah looking at chapter 53.
Woodlands Metro TalksHeralds of Hope // Laura Harris
Laura explores Isaiah chapter 40 - a passage that announces hope and comfort for God's people.
Woodlands Metro TalksWhere Does Our Help Come From // Matthew Brydon
We continue with our series in Isaiah as we look at Where does our help come from? Matthew Brydon, who is currently studying a Graduate diploma in Theology…
Woodlands Metro TalksIsaiah 6 // Andy Waller-Simpson
Andy will be kicks off our new series The God Who Saves, which is based in the Old Testament in the book of Isaiah. Starting in Isaiah 6, looking at themes of…
Woodlands Metro TalksThe Quest for True Rest // Dave Roderick
Wisdom direct from the Metro Weekend Away, Dave Roderick talks to us about what true rest means.
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Easter Day // Laura Harris
Laura brings us an Easter message alongside some testimonials from Metro members.
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Where Is Your Treasure? // Steve Bodley
Steve talks to us about money, giving and what it is to live generously.
Woodlands Metro TalksBy What Authority? // Dave Mitchell
Dave brings us part 3 of the Question Mark series, looking at Mark 11.
Woodlands Metro TalksWhy Do You Say I Am Good? // Mark Reid
Jesus asks the rich young ruler "why do you say I am good?". Is this a strange thing for Jesus to say? Find out what he might have been trying to teach, as…
Woodlands Metro TalksWho Do You Say I Am? // Laura Harris
Who is God? Laura kicks off our new series Question Mark.
Woodlands Metro TalksSpiritual Revitalisation // Philip Jinadu
Philip returns to Metro to bring the final talk in our Renovation of the Heart series, looking at the woman at the well and why tag is the most important game…
Woodlands Metro TalksThe Heart of God // Clare Thompson
Clare brings us the next talk in our Renovation of the Heart series, looking at Zaccheaus and how redemption is about a complete change of life.
Woodlands Metro TalksConfession // Matt Smith
Matt comes to talk to us about confession as we continue our series on Renovation of the Heart. The resources he references are available here…
Woodlands Metro TalksThe Heart of God // Laura Harris
Laura brings us our first talk in the series Renovation of the Heart, looking at the prodigal son.
Woodlands Metro TalksKeeping Watch, Keeping Guard // Dave Mitchell
Dave comes to conclude both Woodlands Prayer Week & our series Prayer is the Key, looking at our responsibilities to guard and be watchful.
Woodlands Metro TalksIn Step with the Holy Spirit // Chaz Webb
Chaz opens prayer week by talking about the role of the Holy Spirit in our prayers. The form she references at the start is the Metro Weekend Away sign up…
Woodlands Metro TalksPersisting Prayer // Laura Harris
Laura talks to us about Metro's 2025 highlights and what she feels is God's vision for us in 2026 and what we can be doing to lean into it and find out what…
Woodlands Metro TalksThe Future is Now // Steve Bodley
Happy New Year! Steve brings us the first in a brand new series for 2026 as we Prepare For Prayer (Week).
Woodlands Metro TalksUnexpected King // Marc Davies
Back with another extraordinary spoken word piece for Metro Carols it's Marc Davies on the Unexpected King.
Woodlands Metro TalksUnexpected King // Laura Harris
Laura brings us our Carols special preach on the unexpected king, featuring testimony from Hattie.
Woodlands Metro TalksHumble King // Matthew Forth
Matthew brings us the first in our advent talk series King Sized, talking about the Humble King and what having a king who is humble means for our lives.
Woodlands Metro TalksAuthentic Faith // Laura Harris
At our baptism service Laura brings us a talk on authentic faith.
Woodlands Metro TalksThe Way of the Cross // Matthew Brydon
Matthew brings us the next in our series Tough Talks, looking at what it means to follow Jesus who died on the cross.
Woodlands Metro TalksTwo Masters? // Dave Mitchell
Dave brings the first talk in our new series Tough Talk, as he looks at Jesus' challenging sayings in regards to money.
Woodlands Metro TalksRome // Ruth Morgans
Ruth brings us our final part of the Destination X series, looking at Paul's journey to Rome in Acts 27 & 28, and what we can take from this. This episode…
Woodlands Metro TalksCaesarea // Laura Harris & Community
Looking at Acts 26 and Paul sharing his testimony we hear from members of the Metro community on what brought them to faith.
Woodlands Metro TalksJerusalem // Anna Anderson
Anna brings us another Destination X talk, looking at Paul's courage in sharing his story.
Woodlands Metro TalksThe New is Here // Steve Bodley
Steve brings us a special baptism service preach looking at what it means to find Jesus and how that impacts our lives and our actions.
Woodlands Metro TalksEphesus // Catherine Penn
Catherine brings us the next installment of Destination X, looking at Paul's visit to Ephesus and what it means to be convicted by God.
Woodlands Metro TalksAthens // Dave Mitchell
Dave comes to talk in our series Destination X, about Paul's trip to Athens and how we can share the story of Jesus even in the face of challenges.
Woodlands Metro TalksPhilippi // Laura Harris
Laura starts our new series: Destination X, with a talk on Paul's travels in Philippi, looking specifically at Acts 16: 16-40.
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Spiritual Disciplines // Tim Dobson
Tim brings us a stand alone talk about spiritual disciplines and how persuing them can benefit our lives and faith.
Woodlands Metro TalksSharing Life // Dave Mitchell
Dave brings us our final part of the series on Colossians, looking at prayer.
Woodlands Metro TalksA Peaceful Life // Laura Harris
On Metro's 10th birthday Laura talks to us about presents, what to wear for special occasions and how love is the coolest outfit of all.
Woodlands Metro TalksNew Life // Matthew Forth
Matt brings part three of our Colossians series, talking on part of chapter three, as to what it means to be lost in a forest, and what Paul means when he…
Woodlands Metro TalksDeath to Life // Steve Bodley
Steve brings us part 2 of our series about Colossians, looking at chapter 2 and what it means to move from death to life in Christ.
Woodlands Metro TalksA Worthy Life // Laura Harris
Laura kicks off our new series based in Colossians thinking about what it means to live life to the full with a talk on A Worthy Life. Be warned, at 1 min 30…