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The Renewal PodcastSometimes You Should Fight. Sometimes You Should Run. | Joseph
When should you stand your ground, and when should you walk away? In Genesis 39, Joseph faces temptation and chooses to run rather than compromise. But doing…
The Renewal PodcastWhen Life Takes You Down | Joseph's Story Genesis 37
What happens when life takes you in the opposite direction from the future you imagined?Joseph had dreams of a promising future. But in Genesis 37, his…
The Renewal PodcastStand Firm | Battle Ready — Ephesians 6:10–18
Where does your strength come from when life gets difficult? In this message from Renewal Church Nairobi's Battle Ready series, Gerald explores what it means…
The Renewal PodcastYou are Living in a War Zone | Praying Like Jesus
Life is a war zone. But what are we actually fighting against? In this message from Renewal Church Nairobi's Praying Like Jesus series, we explore three…
The Renewal PodcastDreams: When the Future Looks Exciting | The Story of Joseph, Part 1 — DJ Moz
Joseph's story begins with dreams, a father's favour, and a family already full of tension. In this opening message of our series on the story of Joseph, DJ…
The Renewal PodcastIs Prayer Only for Emergencies? — Praying Like Jesus, Pt. 1 | Mwende
You don't call your father only when the car breaks down. So why does prayer so often work that way with God? In the first message of Praying Like Jesus…
The Renewal PodcastWould Anyone Know Christians Had Been Here? | Creation Care
What does following Jesus have to do with caring for the environment? Creation care is often treated as a separate conversation, but what if caring for the…
The Renewal PodcastJesus Is Enough | Philippians 4:10–19
As we wrap up our Philippians series, Adrian takes us through Philippians 4:10–19 and Paul's words about learning to be content — whether he has plenty or is…
The Renewal PodcastWhat Are You Building Your Life On? | Matthew 7:24–29 | The Jesus Way
We've spent this series asking what it means to live The Jesus Way. Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a call to actually put his words into practice. Two…
The Renewal PodcastWhat Kind of Life Is Jesus Asking You to Live? | Matthew 7:13–23 | The Jesus Way
Jesus talks about a narrow way and a broad way, but what does he actually mean? In Matthew 7:13–23, Debz explores the difference between outward religious…
The Renewal PodcastPeace in the Middle | Philippians 4:1–9
What do you do when life feels unsettled? In Philippians 4:1–9, Paul speaks about strained relationships, anxiety, prayer, gentleness, and the peace of God. We…
The Renewal PodcastWhat Is God Doing Through Your Suffering? | James 1:2–7, 12–16 | Philippians
What if there’s more to our suffering than what we can see? In James 1, we’re challenged to look differently at the trials we face. Suffering is painful, but…
The Renewal PodcastThe Love Jesus Calls Us To | Matthew 7:7–12 | The Jesus Way
Jesus' command to “do to others what you would have them do to you” sounds familiar — but what if He is asking much more of us than simply being nice? In…
The Renewal PodcastIs Following Jesus Really Worth the Cost? | Philippians 3:4–21 | Philippians
Is Following Jesus Really Worth the Cost? | Philippians 3:4–21 | Philippians What does following Jesus actually cost? In Philippians 3, Paul looks at the…
The Renewal PodcastWhat Did Jesus Mean by “Do Not Judge”? | Matthew 7:1–6 | The Jesus Way
“Do not judge” is one of Jesus’ most familiar teachings. But what did he actually mean? In Matthew 7:1–6, Jesus challenges us to look at ourselves before…
The Renewal PodcastThe Secret to a Joyful Life | Philippians 2:1–18 | Philippians
What if joy isn't something we have to create for ourselves? In Philippians 2, Paul points us towards a different way of living — one shaped by Jesus. A life…
The Renewal PodcastWhat Are You Living For? | Matthew 6:19–34 | The Jesus Way
What are you accumulating? What are you worried about? What has a grip on your heart? What are you carrying? And what are you seeking? In Matthew 6:19–34…
The Renewal PodcastCan You Still Have Joy When Life Goes Wrong? | Philippians 1:12–30
Paul wrote Philippians from prison, yet his circumstances didn't stop him from finding joy. In Philippians 1:12–30, we see how God can work through…
The Renewal PodcastThe Only Secret You Need | Matthew 6:1–18
What if the biggest question isn't what you're doing, but who you're doing it for? In Matthew 6, Jesus speaks about giving, prayer and fasting — and challenges…
The Renewal PodcastCan you still trust God when life hurts?
In this episode of After The Sermon, we continue the conversation around our Habakkuk series and wrestle with suffering, disappointment, doubt, and what it…
The Renewal PodcastYou Were Never Meant to Do This Alone | Philippians 1:1–11
We were never meant to follow Jesus alone. Paul's letter to the Philippians begins with gratitude for a community that has shared in his journey, even through…
The Renewal PodcastWhere Is Jesus Asking You to Live Differently? | Matthew 5:21–48 | The Jesus Way
What if following Jesus means resisting the ways of the world around us? In Matthew 5:21–48, Jesus challenges the assumptions we can easily take for granted —…
The Renewal PodcastYou Can Know the Bible and Still Miss Something | Vineyard Values
What if knowing the Bible isn't the same as knowing God? In Matthew 22:29, Jesus challenges the religious leaders of His day because they did not understand…
The Renewal PodcastYou Were Made to Make a Difference | The Jesus Way
What does it look like to live in a way that actually makes a difference? In Matthew 5:13–16, Jesus calls his followers to be salt of the earth and light of…
The Renewal PodcastThis Is Not the Life You Were Made For. | Matthew 5:1–12 | The Jesus Way
The Sermon on the Mount begins with a surprising announcement: God's Kingdom has arrived, and it invites us into a completely different way of living. In the…
The Renewal PodcastStop Watching. Start Playing. | Vineyard Values
What if following Jesus was never meant to be a spectator sport? One of the defining values of the Vineyard movement is simple: Everybody Gets to Play. God…
The Renewal PodcastCan Faith Survive This? | Habakkuk 3 | DJ Moz
Can faith survive suffering? When life doesn't go the way we hoped, it's easy to wonder whether our faith will hold. Habakkuk ends his journey not with all his…
The Renewal PodcastChoosing Joy Before Breakthrough | Habakkuk 3:17–19
Before Habakkuk's circumstances changed, his perspective did. In the final message of our 5PM Habakkuk series, we explore one of the Bible's most powerful…
The Renewal PodcastFaith That Praises Anyway | Habakkuk 3:16–19
Habakkuk's circumstances never changed—but his perspective did. In this final message of our Habakkuk series, Debz explores the prophet's remarkable…
The Renewal PodcastThe Father Heart of God
What comes to mind when you think of God as Father? For many of us, our understanding of fatherhood has been shaped by our experiences—both good and painful…
The Renewal PodcastMaking Lament a Lifestyle
Making Lament a Lifestyle | Kevin Kung'u | Renewal Church Nairobi It's clear, faithful, and intriguing. Making Lament a Lifestyle: Learning to Bring Your Pain…
The Renewal PodcastAn Honest Conversation with God | Habakkuk 2:2–20
What do you do when God tells you to wait? In this message from Habakkuk 2:2–20, BJ explores God's response to Habakkuk's questions and the invitation to trust…
The Renewal PodcastHow Do You Find Joy When Nothing Changes? | Habakkuk 2:6–20
How do you keep your joy when life refuses to change? In Habakkuk 2:6–20, Adrian Palmer explores the five woes spoken over Babylon and reminds us that while…
The Renewal PodcastWhen God's Answer Feels Worse Than His Silence | Habakkuk 1:5–2:1
Sometimes the hardest part of faith isn't God's silence—it's His answer. Continuing our evening journey through Habakkuk, Kevin explores what happens when…
The Renewal PodcastWhen You Don't Agree With God | Habakkuk 1:12–2:3
What do we do when we don't understand what God is doing? Continuing our journey through Habakkuk, Mwangi explores the prophet's second conversation with God…
The Renewal PodcastWhy Do I Keep Choosing What's Bad For Me?
Why do we keep making choices that pull us away from the life God calls us to? In this episode of After The Sermon, Mwangi, Debs, and Kamero continue the…
The Renewal PodcastWhat Do You Do With Your Pain? | Habakkuk 1:1–4 | Renewal Church Nairobi
What do you do with the things that break your heart? In this opening message of our 5PM journey through Habakkuk, Mwangi explores how God meets us in our pain…
The Renewal PodcastWhen God's Answer Makes No Sense | Habakkuk 1:5–11 | Renewal Church Nairobi
Habakkuk asks God to act—and God answers. The problem is that the answer raises even more questions. In this message, Faith explores Habakkuk 1:5–11 and the…
The Renewal PodcastCome As You Are | John 4:5–30 | Renewal Church Nairobi
Do you have to change before God accepts you? In John 4, Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well and offers grace before transformation. Adrian explores…
The Renewal PodcastHonest Faith | Habakkuk 1:1–4 | Renewal Church Nairobi
Many of us have been taught that faith means having the right answers, staying positive, and never questioning God. But the book of Habakkuk begins…
The Renewal PodcastWhy Is Life So Hard? | Carrying Your Cross in Everyday Life
Why does life feel so hard sometimes? In this episode of After The Sermon, members of the Renewal Church Nairobi teaching team respond to questions submitted…
The Renewal PodcastThe Jesus You Never Knew
Who is Jesus really? In this standalone message, Wazeh explores why our greatest need isn't more information about Jesus but a fresh revelation of who He truly…
The Renewal PodcastHow Do You Pray When Life Hurts? | Steve Beck
What do you do when life hurts and nothing changes? When the prayer hasn't been answered. When the grief remains. When the questions keep coming. In this…
The Renewal PodcastThe Hidden Battle...
In this message from our Hard Sayings of Jesus series, Adrian explores Jesus' challenging words in Matthew 5:27–30. Jesus doesn't just address outward…
The Renewal PodcastFaith That Brings Change
In the final message of our Book of James series, Debz explores James 5:13–18 and the role of prayer in the life of faith. Through James' encouragement to pray…
The Renewal PodcastWould You Give Everything Away?
In this message from our Hard Sayings of Jesus series, Kevin unpacks the story of the rich young ruler and Jesus’ challenging invitation: “Go, sell everything…
The Renewal PodcastWhen Waiting On God Hurts
Waiting can feel painful, uncertain and exhausting. In this message from our Forming Faith series through James, Praise explores James 5:7–12 and invites us…
The Renewal PodcastGod Healed My Family Trauma
Hezon shares his journey of discovering family wounds he didn’t know he carried, finding healing through God, and encountering the Holy Spirit in a way that…
The Renewal PodcastThe Cost Of Following Jesus
At the height of His popularity, with crowds growing and people following Him everywhere, Jesus said something that must have stopped people in their tracks…
The Renewal PodcastStop Living Like You Have Forever
We often live like tomorrow is guaranteed. In this message from James 4, Adrian explores urgency, humility, purpose, and the invitation to stop wasting time on…
The Renewal PodcastIs There Such a Thing as Worldly Wisdom? | After The Sermon
After Mwangi’s sermon on James 3, a question remained: Is wisdom neutral? Mike and Mwangi sit down to unpack Scripture, wrestle with difficult questions, and…
The Renewal PodcastI Chose To Trust. 4
When COVID changed the hospitality industry overnight, Idza Kashero watched countless people lose their jobs and everything that once felt stable suddenly…
The Renewal PodcastFamily Wounds That Run Deep..
Family wounds can shape how we see ourselves, relationships, and even God. In this message from The Hard Sayings of Jesus, Mwende explores healing…
The Renewal PodcastWhy Pride Is Ruining Your Life | James 4 |
Most people don’t drift overnight. It happens slowly — through pride, comparison, self-reliance, and chasing approval. In this message from James 4, Kamero…
The Renewal PodcastForgive… Or Stay Stuck | The Hard Sayings of Jesus
Forgiveness isn’t just a feeling — it’s a decision. In this episode, we explore Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness through Matthew 6 and Matthew 18, and why…
The Renewal PodcastTwo Kinds of Wisdom | God’s Wisdom vs Human Wisdom
What does real wisdom look like? In this episode, we explore the contrast between human wisdom and God’s wisdom through the book of James — and how the kind of…
The Renewal PodcastWhat Are You Trusting More Than God? | The Hard Sayings of Jesus
We all trust something. But what happens when the things we rely on begin taking the place only God should hold? In this episode from The Hard Sayings of…
The Renewal PodcastIs Money Quietly Mastering You?
What does your relationship with money reveal about your heart? In this message, we explore Jesus’ challenging words about money, trust, and worship — and what…
The Renewal PodcastYour Words Are Shaping Your Life.
What if your words are doing more than you realize? In James 3, we explore the power of the tongue, the fires our speech can start, and how God forms us into…
The Renewal PodcastDoes Your Faith Actually Show?
It’s easy to say we have faith. But what does that faith actually look like in everyday life? In James 2, we’re confronted with a challenging truth: faith…