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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 TalksContending for Contentment // Luke Addison
Luke concludes our series on using the Psalms to navigate common emotions in life by talking about Contentment.
Woodlands Metro TalksNavigating Uncertainty // Dave Mitchell
Dave brings us our third in the series on the Psalms, looking at uncertainty and how we tackle it.
Woodlands Metro TalksOvercoming Fear // Laura Harris
We hear from Laura on the topic of overcoming fear, as we continue our series looking at how the Psalms can help us navigate life's emotions.
Woodlands Metro TalksAttitude of Gratitude // Chaz Webb
Chaz brings us the first in our new series: Navigating Life with the Psalms, where with the help of Psalm 136 and science, she explains how Gratitude can…
Woodlands Metro TalksWorship // Dave Mitchell
Dave Mitchell brings us another talk in our series on the Holy Spirit focussing on how the Holy Spirit helps us to worship God.
Woodlands Metro TalksGenerosity // Andy Simpson
Andy kicks off our new series The Holy Spirit for Everyone with a talk about generosity.
Woodlands Metro TalksExpectant // Dave Mitchell
Dave concludes our Woodlands Church Family Values series by talking about Expectancy. What can we do as a community to be expectant and why is it so important…
Woodlands Metro TalksEmpowered // Laura Harris
Laura gives our third talk in the Woodlands Church Family values series focussing on Empowered. Tying in nicely with it being Pentacost Laura talks about what…
Woodlands Metro TalksAuthentic // Deb Marsh
Deb Marsh visits us from Highgrove to continue our series about Woodlands Church Family culture. Talking about authenticity, Deb reflects on how that plays out…
Woodlands Metro TalksWelcoming // Dave Mitchell
Dave brings us the first in a new series Our Culture which focuses on The Woodlands Church Family values and how we can represent them. We look at being…
Woodlands Metro TalksRomans // Steve Bodley
Steve takes us on an exploration of Romans 8 v 31-39 as he explains why it's one of his favourite parts of the bible, and how we can never be separated from…
Woodlands Metro TalksBreakfast on the Beach // Dave Mitchell
Dave brings us the final part of our Dinner With Jesus series looking at Peter's redemptive conversation with Jesus on the beach.
Woodlands Metro TalksEaster Sunday // Laura Harris
Laura continues our Dinner With Jesus series, bringing us her word for Easter Sunday and reflecting on the importance of invitation in our faith.
Woodlands Metro TalksOne Last Meal Together - Palm Sunday // Martin Riddall
Returning to our Dinner With Jesus series, Martin brings us a talk reflecting on Palm Sunday and the Last Supper.
Woodlands Metro TalksA New Season of Revelation // Rob Scott Cook
Rob Scott Cook comes to speak to us about his vision for Metro for the year, the Holy Spirit and how prayer and prophecy impact our lives.
Woodlands Metro TalksWould You Like A Fish Sandwich // Dave Mitchell
Dave brings us the second talk in our new series: Dinner with Jesus. We look at the feeding of the five thousand in Luke 9 and uncover how this miracle is…
Woodlands Metro TalksSupper With Sinners // Matt Forth
Matt Forth brings us the first talk in our new series: Dinner With Jesus, where he looks at how Jesus used meals to connect with and minister to those around…
Woodlands Metro TalksSettlers or Pilgrims // Dave Roderick
Dave talks to us about the Sermon on the Mount and what Jesus' call to fix our eyes on heaven can look like in our lives.
Woodlands Metro TalksProphecy // Laura Harris
Laura brings us a talk about the role prophecy plays in our relationship with God and how we can seek that gift.
Woodlands Metro TalksSeasons of the Soul: Autumn // Laura Harris
Laura brings us the final part of our Seasons of the Soul series, focussing on Autumn and what it means to be contented in all situations.
Woodlands Metro TalksSeasons of the Soul: Summer // Dave Mitchell
WARNING: The recording started late on this one so it starts quite loud mid sentence! Dave Mitchell comes to speak to us on the third part of our Seasons of…
Woodlands Metro TalksSeasons of the Soul: Spring // Jayne Taylor
Continuing our February series, Jayne Taylor comes to talk to us on God doing new things in our lives and how we can look for them. Forget the former things…
Woodlands Metro TalksSeasons of the Soul: Winter // Marc Davies
As we start our new series: Seasons of the Soul, Marc talks to us about Winter and what we should keep in mind in times when we feel like God is not with us or…
Woodlands Metro TalksDefiant Prayer // Dan Morrice
As we conclude prayer week Dan talks to us about Defiant Prayer and old testament role models.
Woodlands Metro TalksMetro God Partnership // Laura Harris
Laura talks to us about the three areas she feels God is asking Metro to partner with Him in, for the upcoming season.
Woodlands Metro TalksListening to God // Laura Harris
As we begin a new year Laura shares how listening to Gods voice can help us as we seek God together for ourselves and our church community.
Woodlands Metro TalksMetro Carols // Readings and Carols
In case once wasn't enough, re-live Metro Carols and remember the reason for the season with this recording of our readings and carols. Carols led by Dan…
Woodlands Metro TalksSpoken Word // Marc Davis
Marc brings us spoken word, written by himself, sharing his testimony and how Christmas is an invitation to all those looking for something more.
Woodlands Metro TalksChristmas Message // Laura Harris
From our carol service, Laura brings us a message of light and hope.
Woodlands Metro TalksPeace Bringer // Steve Bodley
Steve brings us our second Christmas message about Immanuel, the peace bringer. Isaiah 9: 6-7: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the…
Woodlands Metro TalksGod With Us // Tim Dobson
Tim Dobson brings us the first of 2 christmas preaches on Immanuel. What does "God with us" mean? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin…
Woodlands Metro Talks21st Century Grace // Dave Mitchell
Dave brings us a talk on how Grace is relevant to our modern lives with reference to Romans 6. Grace is the foundation for so much of the Christian life. In…
Woodlands Metro TalksThe Grace Givers // Anna Anderson
We hear from Anna Anderson on showing grace to others. Referencing Galatians 5: 18 - 26 and 2 Corinthians 8. Grace is the foundation for so much of the…
Woodlands Metro TalksAmazing Grace // Matthew Forth
Making his preaching debut, Matthew Forth brings us a talk about how amazing it is to have grace from God and what that should mean for our lives. With…
Woodlands Metro TalksYour Truth My Truth // Laura Harris
Having played 2 Truths and A Lie, we hear from Laura Harris on the topic of God's Grace in the first talk of the new series: What's So Amazing About Grace?…
Woodlands Metro TalksThe Way: Gather // Matt Smith
This week we hear from Matt Smith who talks to us about the importance of gathering together for our faith - Luke 22 Jesus’ priority was to make disciples who…
Woodlands Metro TalksThe Way: Act // Tim Dobson
This week we hear from Tim Dobson, once we remembered to start the recording! He talks to us about the Holy Spirit and our crucial role in bringing the Kingdom…
Woodlands Metro TalksThe Way: Close // Dave Mitchell
This week we hear from Dave Mitchell as we also commission Laura Harris for her role as Interim Leader of Metro. How do we get close to Jesus - Luke 6 and…
Woodlands Metro TalksFind & Follow // Philip Jinadu
A last message before going on Sabbatical. Why it's not enough to just help people Find Jesus - we have to be devoted to Following him on the path of…
Woodlands Metro TalksLove & Serve // Kate Jinadu
How do we hold the in out tension of loving one another, yet serving the city around us?
Woodlands Metro TalksThe Running God // Philip Jinadu
With Love Running happening this morning, what's the point of the whole thing and how does it embody something of God's nature?
Woodlands Metro TalksHoly Relationships // Dave Mitchell
What makes relationships within the body of Christ different to regular friendships?
Woodlands Metro TalksSin City 5: Understand Hope // Philip Jinadu
What practical difference does having a good theology of resurrection have on our every day lives?
Woodlands Metro TalksSin City 4: Worship Well // Martin Riddall
Is it right to put limits on the way we do worship in order to help others? If so, what does that look like?
Woodlands Metro TalksSin City 3: Consider Others // Kate Jinadu
Another thing tearing the Corinthian church apart was inconsiderate behaviour between believers. So is it right to change how we act depending on what others…
Woodlands Metro TalksSin City 2: Live Free // Philip Jinadu
Why is it that the pursuit of sexual freedom is so often the very thing that takes away freedom? What exactly is the standard for the disciple when it comes to…
Woodlands Metro TalksSin City 1: Come Together // Philip Jinadu
How do you pull things back together when the church gets torn apart by division?
Woodlands Metro TalksJesus Eats 5: The Resurrection Supper // Philip Jinadu
Barely has Jesus risen from the dead than he’s sharing a meal with a couple of oblivious disciples. What’s behind this weird story?
Woodlands Metro TalksJesus Eats 4: The The Two Sisters // Susanna Raj
Two sisters, two different approaches to faith and intimacy with Jesus. What can we learn from them both and what’s the better way?
Woodlands Metro TalksFresh Wave // Rob Scott Cook
A departure from our theme to look at what God is saying to the church this year. What does it mean to expect a Fresh Wave of God's Spirit?
Woodlands Metro TalksJesus Eats 2: The Pharisee's Dinner Party // Lex Macleod
Jesus loved to eat with people, even when they didn’t agree with him. Throw in an uninvited guest or two and things escalated fast.
Woodlands Metro TalksJesus Eats 1: The Wedding Bash // Philip Jinadu
Jesus’ first miracle happened at a dinner party. But what does it tell us about his mission and the Kingdom of God?
Woodlands Metro TalksChildren Citizens // Dave Mitchell
We're children of God and that's where our identity comes from. But what does it mean to also be citizens of the Kingdom?
Woodlands Metro TalksLove with Legs // Philip Jinadu
We're loved by God. But does it stop there? Or does love demand something of us? Check out loverunning.info
Woodlands Metro TalksHold Spur Meet 3: Meet Together // Emily Toogood
Meeting together is a habit. You can gain it and you can lose it? So why are some people giving up on this? And does it matter.
Woodlands Metro TalksHold Spur Meet 2 | Spur One Another // Kate Jinadu
Provoke one another in faith? How does this not just become nagging and bullying?
Woodlands Metro TalksHold Spur Meet 1: Hold On // Philip Jinadu
Yesterday’s faith isn’t good enough. So how do we hold on to a hope for today when we’re going through hard times?
Woodlands Metro TalksSeeker Friendly // Philip Jinadu
Jesus' encounter with a notorious tax collector was a shocking incident full of controversy and surprises. Perfect material for the start of our year.
Woodlands Metro TalksForetold 3: The Prophet // Philip Jinadu
If the signs of Jesus coming into the world were clearly foretold by ancient prophets, why didn't more people recognise him? Have we got Biblical prophecy all…
Woodlands Metro TalksForetold 2: The King // Emily Toogood
People want someone to look to, a ruler to bring order and peace to their world. Problem is, every human king lets us down. Time for God Himself to step in.