Best FIEC Podcasts (2025)

1
Planning Your Training // Graham Beynon 12:05

2d ago12:05

12:05

The more training and knowledge you have, the more helpful you will be as you serve those in your church. So what kind of training should you do? This talk is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, addressing what it's like to be in ministry and the skills required. Graham Beynon is FIEC's Head of Local Ministries, helping churches and their lead…

1
Choosing Church Roles // Ray Evans 11:48

2d ago11:48

11:48

Finding the right role to serve in at church is important. What do we need to think about as we consider what role is right for us? The SHAPE acronym can help when considering roles in the church: Spiritual gifts; Heart; Abilities; Personality; Experiences. Finding a role that plays to your strengths in these areas will enable you to be most effect…

1
Dealing with Change // Dawn Thomson 10:21

2d ago10:21

10:21

Church ministry is always changing, and we are always changing too. How can we embrace and enjoy change as it happens? This talk is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, addressing what it's like to be in ministry and the skills required. Dawn Thomson serves as the Outreach and Women's Worker at Spen Valley Church in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire,…

1
1 Samuel 1:1-2:11

8d ago

—

Listen in as Michael Dasey kicks off our new series on 1 Samuel.By Michael Dasey

1
Reaching Catholics, Transgender People, and Liverpool FC Succession // In the News 30:43

10d ago30:43

30:43

How do we reach Catholics with the true gospel? How should Christians respond to the Supreme Court ruling on gender? What can we learn from Liverpool FC? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss the stories in the ne…

1
Reaching the Lost in Rural Places (with Rob Scothern) 31:44

12d ago31:44

31:44

10.6 million people live in rural communities in Great Britain. If we want to reach all of the country for Christ, we need to reach rural areas. Whether you live and serve in an urban city, a rural community, or anywhere in between, we need to be thinking about reaching people in rural places. In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC…

1
Going Deep - Prayerfully Dependent & Relationally Honest (James 5:13-20)

15d ago

—

James wraps up his letter in a very James way. Pushing hard into what it means to be the church. He isn't satisfied with God's people being surface-level in their spirituality - he wants them to go deeper because that's where all the good stuff happens.By Dev Blair

1
Good Friday (Romans 5:6-11)

24d ago

—

The Cross of Christ was both the worst and best thing that ever happened. To fully understand the beauty of the cross, we need to understand it in light of it's dark background. What did the Cross achieve for us?By Chris Ekins

1
Joys and Sorrows // Adrian Reynolds 10:39

27d ago10:39

10:39

Church ministry is the best work in the world. But in a sense it is the hardest work in the world too. The nature of Christian ministry is a mixture of the sound of the shouts of joy with the sound of weeping (Ezra 3:13). Sometimes in the same person and even in the same event. It is a Christian discipline to seek out the joys whilst being realisti…

1
Growing in Godliness // Josh Monteiro 10:46

27d ago10:46

10:46

Serving in ministry can be a threat to our godliness. We must keep growing and take care not to wither. In his pastoral letters, Paul often urges gospel ministers to be godly in their conduct and lives. Being a church leader doesn't mean we stop needing to grow in godliness. Yet, church ministry itself can make it harder to grow in godliness. It ca…

1
The Value of Friendship // Elinor Magowan 11:40

27d ago11:40

11:40

Church ministry can be isolating and lonely. But true friendship strengthens us, lifts us, and brings us joy. True friendship is valuable because it is faithful, truthful, intentional, forgiving, and joyful. We have the truest friend in Jesus: the one who is with us through ups and downs, and who gives joy that can't be taken away. Elinor Magowan w…

1
How to wait well for Jesus' return (James 5:7-12)

29d ago

—

Living with the hope of Jesus' return shapes the way we face suffering and relate to others. Are you waiting well? Guest preacher Ben Molyneux.By Ben Molyneaux

1
Trump's Economics, Freedom of Speech, and a Quiet Revival // In the News 33:44

1M ago33:44

33:44

What can church leaders learn from Trump's economic u-turn? How can churches freely preach in public? Can we be gospel optimistic for the UK? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss stories in the news over the past…

1
Why Bi-Vocational Ministry? (with Rob Scothern) 32:48

1M ago32:48

32:48

Leading a church alongside another salaried job can open opportunities for church planting, smaller church ministry, and more. In this episode, Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries) is joined by Rob Scothern, pastor at Peak Trinity Church in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Rob was involved in planting Peak Trinity whilst also working as a teacher in …

1
Don't be a Want-Monster Gold-Diggger (James 4:1-12)

1M ago

—

How can we enjoy better fellowship with other believers and have a more intimate relationship with God?By Chris Ekins

1
Signal Chats, Political Arrests, and Independency // In the News 32:17

1M ago32:17

32:17

How can we balance confidentiality and integrity? Is democracy under attack in Turkey? What are the benefits of independency? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss the stories in the news over the past weeks. You …

1
Learning to Lead // Andy Weatherley 13:07

2M ago13:07

13:07

What do you need to know about church ministry before you go into church ministry? This talk is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, addressing what it's like to be in ministry and the skills required. About Journeys: Journeys is our weekender for men and women who are considering their next steps into Christian ministry. About FIEC: We are⁠⁠⁠⁠…

1
Learning to Pray // Jonathan Bond 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

Prayer needs to be relational, from the heart, and full of awe and wonder. Prayer can become a function of church ministry, a task we need to get better at. True prayer comes from a desire to be with Jesus and an awe at who he is. This talk from Jonathan Bond, FIEC's Director for Smaller Churches, is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, address…

1
Learning to Teach // Ian Hughes 14:53

2M ago14:53

14:53

The call for all gospel teachers is to present the bride of Christ, prepared for marriage, and to see the joy that it brings.The gospel is the greatest love story: the love between Christ and the church.The word is how the church is cleansed, purified, and prepared for marriage.So, teaching the word to the church is the great call for all gospel te…

1
Learning to Love // Fiona Hamilton 13:38

2M ago13:38

13:38

As we learn to love people, we need to hold onto the Lord of love who loved us first. Love is a big part of church ministry. It is costly yet joyful, and can only be done as we look to Jesus who loved us first. This talk, from Fiona Hamilton (Pastoral Worker at Trinity Church, Oxford), is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, addressing what it'…

1
James 3:13-18

2M ago

—

Listen in as Dev takes us through this part of James.By Dev Blair

1
Planning for Mission in 2026 (with Nick McQuaker) 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

How can a nationwide week of evangelistic events equip and help local churches to reach their communities and contacts with the gospel? For fifteen years, A Passion for Life have been equipping, encouraging, and enabling local churches to be involved with a national week of mission events - most recently in 2022 with Life '22. As they gear up for t…

1
James 3:1-12

2M ago

—

Listen in as Chris takes us through this part of James.By Chris Ekins

1
Ceasefire Peace, Cutting Welfare, and Longing for Justice // In the News 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

What can a Ukraine ceasefire teach us about biblical peace? How can we pastor people well who are affected by welfare cuts and NHS changes? Where can we find the true justice we long for? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Direc…

1
The Power for Ministry // John Stevens 47:35

2M ago47:35

47:35

It is right to ask whether you have what it takes for church ministry. You don't. But Jesus does and will give you the grace you need. The "super-apostles" in the Corinthian church saw their power for ministry in physical strength and social status. Paul teaches in 2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10 that true power for ministry comes from Christ, not us. He…

1
The Purpose of Ministry // John Stevens 47:56

2M ago47:56

47:56

In 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, Paul sets a pattern for gospel ministry, summarising his work as presenting the church as a faithful bride to Christ. He teaches what the goal of ministry is, what its heart is, and what the means are by which he works. As men and women consider going into church ministry, understanding the big picture of the purpose of mi…

1
James 2:14-26

2M ago

—

By Michael Dasey

1
A Culture of Evangelism (with Nick McQuaker) 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

How can churches develop a culture of evangelism in all of church life? Are we ready to receive people who are searching for spiritual answers? With more people becoming open to spiritual things, churches need to be ready to be the place they can find answers and meet Jesus. In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National M…

1
Don't show favouritism (James 2:1-13)

2M ago

—

God has all sorts of souls that make up His church. Part of loving each other well is treating each other as He sees us. Every soul has equal value as an image-bearer of the Creator. Come and have a heart check as James hits up this issue in the early church.By Dev Blair

1
Ukraine Anniversary, ARC, and Kitchen Islands // In the News 33:56

2M ago33:56

33:56

What is God doing in the war in Ukraine? What impact does 'Christian speaking' in culture have on the church? What is a true marker of wealth? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the stories in the news …

1
The work of serving // Trusted Hands 26:12

2M ago26:12

26:12

How do you identify, train, and encourage volunteers to work in the serving tasks of church life? How can lay leaders serve the church in the work of serving: looking after the church building; managing budgets; caring for the physical needs of the church; ensuring safety in meetings; creating a comfortable place to meet? You can watch a video of t…

1
The work of shepherding // Trusted Hands 1:21:22

2M ago1:21:22

1:21:22

How do you identify, train, and encourage volunteers to work in the shepherding tasks of church life? How can lay leaders serve the church in the work of shepherding: the ministry of the word; prayer; care for the sick and grieving; care for widows; care for "weaker brothers and sisters"? You can watch a video of this talk and get more resources fo…

1
The categories of shepherding and serving // Trusted Hands 58:29

2M ago58:29

58:29

As we "equip the saints for the work of ministry" (Ephesians 4:12 ESV), how do we identify the right place and way for them to serve? Everyone has a part to play in church life: men, women, young, old, slaves, masters (Titus 2:1-10). As we seek to identify places for them to serve and to grow, it is helpful to see two categories of church life: she…

1
Distinguishing elders and deacons // Trusted Hands 46:36

2M ago46:36

46:36

There are two offices named in the New Testament. How do we distinguish between elders and deacons? Qualifications for the offices of elders and deacons are described in 1 Timothy 3:1-13. There are five main similarities and three main differences. You can watch a video of this talk and get more resources for church leaders on the FIEC website: htt…

1
Authority and leadership // Trusted Hands 48:37

2M ago48:37

48:37

To know who should lead in the church and how we should equip them to lead, we need to think about the distinctions between authority and leadership.It's a blessing to have people in our churches willing to volunteer for service in church life.To help us find, identify, and equip volunteers to lead in the church, we need to think about two topics: …

1
Shepherding Different Characters // An Interview with Zak Eswine 17:05

3M ago17:05

17:05

In the wisdom literature of the Bible we are introduced to a number of different characters who we may recognise in our own church ministry. FIEC Head of Local Ministries Graham Beynon speaks with Zack Eswine, a pastor in Missouri, USA, and author of a new book on Proverbs, about how we can use what we learn in wisdom literature to help pastor thos…

1
Quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger (James 1:19-27)

3M ago

—

What's an indicator that our faith is genuine? James reckons it's our response to God's Word. How receptive we are to it, whether we 'hear' and 'do' what it says, and whether it's transforming our lives in the everyday.By Dev Blair

1
How to handle temptation (James 1:12-18)

3M ago

—

Trials often lead to temptations. How can we resist them when they come? And what should we do when we cave in?By Chris Ekins

1
Holocaust Memorial, David Fletcher, and the Catholic Jubilee // In the News 31:22

3M ago31:22

31:22

Why is it important to remember the holocaust? How can we respond to yet another church abuse scandal? Are there true believers in the Catholic church? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss some of the stories in …

1
One of the best promises in the Bible! (James 1:1-12)

3M ago

—

As believers navigate through the trials and challenges of life, God provides all we need. James writes to change the perspective of the early Christians and exhorts them to live a crown-worthy life.By Dev Blair

1
On the North of England (with Andy Hunter) 31:27

3M ago31:27

31:27

The sparse yet diverse nature of Cumbria and the North East of England provides opportunity for gospel partnerships between local churches. In this episode of In:Dependence, Joel Murray (FIEC Communications and Media Officer) is joined by our Director for Scotland and the North of England, Andy Hunter, to talk about life, ministry, opportunities, a…

1
Loving those who don't know Jesus yet (2 Corinthians 5:10-6:2)

4M ago

—

One of the most loving (and awkward) things we can do is point others to Jesus. Here are 4 good reasons to push through the awkward and to have a crack.By Chris Ekins

1
Responding to Evil, Trump's Orders, and The Traitors // In the News 34:29

4M ago34:29

34:29

How can church leaders think wisely about stories of evil? Should we hold church and political leaders to the same standard? What can we learn from The Traitors? In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (National Director), discuss the stories in the news. You can watch a vid…

1
Love One Another (1 John 4:7-21)

4M ago

—

The command is so clear and simple. So why is it so hard? And how can we do it?By Chris Ekins

1
Lessons from Leaders Who Left // In the News Special 35:18

4M ago35:18

35:18

The past year has had several stories of leaders who left their leadership positions - or who returned to it - which can give us lessons to learn for leadership in church life. In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discus…

1
Summer Lovin' - Our Love For God (Matthew 22:34-40)

4M ago

—

Sometimes, our relationship with God can feel a little distant or abstract. Jesus modelled for us what an all-encompassing, intimate, and obedient love towards God looks like. Come and check out how 2025 can be a year where you grow in your love for God.By Dev Blair

1
Californian Fires, Fact Checkers, and Joe Rogan // In the News 31:49

4M ago31:49

31:49

How do the Californian fires illustrate biblical ideas? What do churches need to beware of with 'free speech' on social media? What can we learn from Wes Huff's appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast? In this episode, Phil Topham (Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (National Director) discuss stories i…

1
How will you move FORWARD in 2025? (Revelation 22:1-21)

4M ago

—

In an uncertain world, certainty is attractive. Somethings we can never be certain about, but God says there are some things we can be very sure of. It's these things that need to shape our life. Come and check out what John sees that has encouraged the saints for millennia!By Dev Blair

1
2024: Year in Review (with Adrian Reynolds and John Stevens) 34:40

5M ago34:40

34:40

What have been the trends in the world and in church life during 2024? How can they help us look forward to 2025? In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries) and John Stevens (National Director) look back over the year gone by and discuss how it can help us think about church life going into 2025. You can wa…

1
Fall of Assad, Netflix's Mary, and a Scrabble Champion // In the News 30:25

5M ago30:25

30:25

What impact will the fall of Assad in Syria have for Christians? Should we engage with pop-culture representations of the Bible? Can we have the words without the heart? In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Head of National Ministries), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss stori…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

FIEC Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen