Proximity Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
Proximity Church
No one knows it all; together we have a better idea.
We are privileged to have some fantastic speakers from Stanford-le-Hope, and around the world. Learn with us through some of our previous teaching.
Most of our teaching is recorded live. We promise to be real, we do not promise to be polished.
Wendi and Charl explore John’s Revelation of Jesus, how this confirms all of history has been on a throneward trajectory towards the feet of the humble resurrected King Jesus, the return of Jesus as rightful Judge and the call to the patient endurance of the saints.
This series is inspired by The God Story by Adam Cox and Alain Emerson.
Bible Reading Plan: https://www.proximitychurch.co.uk/the-god-story
Buy The God Story book: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
International Prayer Director at 24-7 Prayer, and Friend of Proximity Church, Brian Heasley teaches us what it means to be a Fragrant People, carrying the aroma of Christ.
Kwok and Jon explore how the Holy Spirit gave birth to the Church at Pentecost, the ways the Spirit carried the movement of the Church forward into new cultures and countries, the role of the apostles (particularly Paul) and the characteristics of the growing network of churches multiplying and spiralling across the world.
This series is inspired by The God Story by Adam Cox and Alain Emerson.
Bible Reading Plan: https://www.proximitychurch.co.uk/the-god-story
Buy The God Story book: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
Ymkje and Debbie explore the final week of Jesus’ life and the implications of his death and resurrection.
This series is inspired by The God Story by Adam Cox and Alain Emerson.
Bible Reading Plan: https://www.proximitychurch.co.uk/the-god-story
Buy The God Story book: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
Emma nd Debbie explore the theme of the Kingdom of God, how Jesus’ announced, described and demonstrated the kingdom and emphasise the paradox of the Kingdom of God.
This series is inspired by The God Story by Adam Cox and Alain Emerson.
Bible Reading Plan: https://www.proximitychurch.co.uk/the-god-story
Buy The God Story book: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
Christie and Scott explore the birth of Jesus, the context He was born into and the purpose of the first 30 years of Jesus’ life sealed by his baptism in belovedness.
This series is inspired by The God Story by Adam Cox and Alain Emerson.
Bible Reading Plan: https://www.proximitychurch.co.uk/the-god-story
Buy The God Story book: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
Robb and Gbenga Explore the role of the prophets through Israel’s monarchy, and help us understand the story of Israel’s exile, God’s hand upon them in captivity and their eventual return.
This series is inspired by The God Story by Adam Cox and Alain Emerson.
Bible Reading Plan: https://www.proximitychurch.co.uk/the-god-story
Buy The God Story book: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
Phil and Eddie explore Israel’s dramatic entrance into the Promised Land, her growing sense of compromise with the other nations, Israel’s transition to a recognised monarchy which rose to prominence under the leadership of David, and her subsequent tragic demise through idolatry, indulgence and pride.
This series is inspired by The God Story by Adam Cox and Alain Emerson.
Bible Reading Plan: https://www.proximitychurch.co.uk/the-god-story
Buy The God Story book: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
Speaking at our Easter Sunday Celebration, Christie reminds us of the new life that we're celebrating - in just 10 minutes.
Ymkje and Christie explore how Yahweh identified with the Hebrew slaves, delivering them from the Egyptian Empire and forming them into His own special family, to discover how God desired to dwell among and journey with them into a glorious inheritance; to be inspired by Moses, the Israelites great leader whose encounters with God reveal the essence of The God Story plot.
This series is inspired by The God Story by Adam Cox and Alain Emerson.
Bible Reading Plan: https://www.proximitychurch.co.uk/the-god-story
Buy The God Story book: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
Sally Harman and Emma Riddle explore the story of Abraham, God’s call upon his life to steward the blessing of God to all nations, the covenantal way God bound Himself to his partner and what Abraham came to realise through the process of contending for the promise.
This series is inspired by The God Story by Adam Cox and Alain Emerson.
Bible Reading Plan: https://www.proximitychurch.co.uk/the-god-story
Buy The God Story book: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
This time, we delve into the story of Mary in the Gospel of Luke, exploring the profound invitation she received from the angel Gabriel. Our speaker shares a personal anecdote about the innocence and joy of childhood, drawing parallels to the divine invitation Mary received—a call not to childish play, but to become the mother of Jesus.
We examine the societal expectations of Mary’s time and the extraordinary calling she embraced, despite the potential for rejection and shame. Through the lens of Mary’s story, we discuss themes of worthiness, divine favour, and the transformative power of God’s gaze—a gaze that sees beyond our failures and insecurities.
We are also reminded of the shepherds and wise men, unlikely witnesses to the birth of Christ, and how their encounters with Jesus led to worship and proclamation. As we reflect on these narratives, we are invited to consider our own response to God's gaze upon us, a gaze that calls us worthy and beloved.
This episode encourages us to embrace the joy and worship that comes from being seen by God, and to live lives of faithful obedience, inspired by Mary’s courage and devotion. Join us as we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season, recognising the holiness and intimacy of God’s presence in our lives.
Charl Harman and Jon Biddle explore the introduction of an enemy in the story, his tactics to destroy God’s creation and the tragic consequences of humankind’s disobedience.
This series is inspired by The God Story by Adam Cox and Alain Emerson.
Bible Reading Plan: https://www.proximitychurch.co.uk/the-god-story
Buy The God Story book: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
Reading from Matthew 11 and Hebrews 12, Jazz Crowne (Emmause Rd, Aldershot) teaches us how to embrace these two counter cultural markers of the Church: rest and joy.
Charl Harman and Scott Riddle explore the beginning of all things, the essence of God (the Trinity), the story of the ‘creation week’ and the original design for humankind.
This series is inspired by The God Story by Adam Cox and Alain Emerson.
Bible Reading Plan: https://www.proximitychurch.co.uk/the-god-story
Buy The God Story book: https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
Reading from Matthew 4:18-25 Josh Heather (Emmause Rd, Woking) shares his heart and experience of following the call of Jesus.
What does the Bible tell us we should do with our money? Steve Morris gently walks us through his reading of Jesus' teaching and the "right approach" to money. With a challenge to imagine...
Joyce Gjoni helps us to see the person of The Holy Spirit who comes to us as our helper.
Brian Heasley, 24-7 Prayer, returns to delve into the story of Hagar from the book of Genesis, and explore the profound connections between power, perception, and the mission of the kingdom of God.
Reading from Matthew 3 and 4, Christie Harman teaches how we can find our identity, calling and power in God, and how it can help us defeat evil.
Lucy Hill, 24-7 Prayer Ireland, carefully expands and refreshes the simplified Gospel we have come to accept.
Reading from John 11, Charl Harman speaks into the life of the church pointing to The Resurrection and The Life, Jesus
Reading from John 20, Scott Riddle speaks about the obstacle, the grace and the call of faith.
Simon Benham shares what we can learn from the bible about life (after life) after death, and what heaven is really like.
Charl Harman speaks on Mother's Day about how we should read the two stories of Nicodemus and the woman at the well, together.
Phil Anderson helps us grapple with salvation through Jesus. What are we saved from? What are we saved for? When are we saved? How are we saved? Listen to discover more.
Emma Riddle breaks down the first of Jesus signs in John 2: the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the Wedding in Cana.
Roger Ellis, 24-7 Prayer, explores the ecclesiology of the church through the lens of women in leadership, and how this helps us understand and apply the household codes.
Phil Anderson explores the moment when Nathanael meets Jesus in John 1, and what that means for us and the people we love, today.
Don't allow yourself to be like the Inn Keeper this Christmas with Jesus in your midst, but missing him.
With thanks to Wendi Lee, Peter Connor, Charl Harman, Deb Connor, John Peters, Peter Wood, Christie Harman, and Joyce Gjoni
Jon invites us to pause longer on 2 Chronicle 7 to revisit what God is revealing to us.
Starting from 2 Chronicles 7, Joyce stirs us to release the best from amongst us in hopes of revival.
Because of Jesus' Resurrection, we are saved. But saved from what? And for what? Christie shares his learning with us on Easter Sunday.
Brian, shares about three types of strongholds on our lives that can keep us from moving forwards in God.
Jo teaches honestly about the spiritual gifts of faith, miracles and healing, from her vulnerability.
Roger Ellis (24-7 Prayer) speaks out of Jeremiah 29 to encourage us to move from the temporary nature of a tent to the permanence of a house, and how we can build on what the Holy Spirit gives us.
Ian explores how we can discover our identity and destiny in a community that pursues the Holy Spirit.
Starting from Zechariah 9:11-12, Joyce teaches us not to be prisoners of fear or anxiety - but prisoners of hope.
Tim Mackie speaking at 24-7 Prayer USA national gathering in Portland, Oregon (October 2022).
Do you find yourself, like Martin Luther, asking: am I enough? Rosemary helps us to see that we are God's treasure.
24-7 Ibiza’s Lydie-Anne Hampson invites us to stretch our limits to ‘who’ we find acceptable.
Charl leads us to a place where we can have shameless audacity (Luke 11) to ask God for the things we long for.
Peter Burton (Emmaus Rd) takes us through the Mission and the Method of creativity, for the ultimate purpose of gazing upon beauty.
Roger Ellis (24-7 Prayer & Revelation Family Church) encourages us in pursuing and exploring the gifts of the Spirit, through prayer.
Matt Long guides us on enjoying and expressing God's presence through colourful, generous and imaginative lives.
A whirlwind history of the bible's teaching on money and how it impacts the church today in the cost of living crisis.
A conversation with Misty and Scot Bower on the why's and how's of Justice in the life of their family.
Dr Ruth Valerio challenges our understanding of what right relationship with God, humanity and the world looks like.
How can we see when the Spirit is working in us, the church? Jon tells us where he sees it and how we can find more.
Welcoming back Katy and Richard Smith as they help us to recognise our own story of mission.
Going back almost 50 years to the day, Rosemary tells us the way the Holy Spirit has most impacted her life.
Joe Gisbey brings his passion and experience of Mission to Stanford. Sharing his whys and hows of living God's mission to the world.
Sally Harman lead's us in an emotional prayer for Ukraine, in the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Christie shares from his experience of growing up in Proximity Church, on how our culture is so special.
Jill Weber comes to Stanford as a living letter. Sharing what she has learned about God through prayer.
What does it mean to be a Christian? Phil goes deep into this question exploring the structural "trellis" of his own spiritual growth.
When there is a multitude there is a miracle. Be encouraged by Joyce's message about what faith in Jesus can look like.
Joe Steinke (24-7 Prayer) draws us deeper into the EPIC narrative that has been God Story.
Joe Gisbey from Arun Church and Links International dialled in to take us through the Easter story.
Drew Caldwell, speaks to us from his kitchen in Beirut, Lebanon about the life of Jesus.
24-7 Prayer's Hannah Heather explore the significance of Jesus' birth and the incarnation.
Rosemary and Caroline take inspiration from the book of Revelation this Encounter Sunday.
We welcome back our friend Brian Heasley from 24-7 Prayer to guide us through the story of Abra(ha)m.
Our learning series based on the book: Simplicity, Love and Justice: A Discussion Course by James Odgers (2004)
Our learning series based on the book: Simplicity, Love and Justice: A Discussion Course by James Odgers (2004)
Our learning series based on the book: Simplicity, Love and Justice: A Discussion Course by James Odgers (2004)
Our learning series based on the book: Simplicity, Love and Justice: A Discussion Course by James Odgers (2004)
Our learning series based on the book: Simplicity, Love and Justice: A Discussion Course by James Odgers (2004)
Our learning series based on the book: Simplicity, Love and Justice: A Discussion Course by James Odgers (2004)
Our learning series based on the book: Simplicity, Love and Justice: A Discussion Course by James Odgers (2004)
Our learning series based on the book: Simplicity, Love and Justice: A Discussion Course by James Odgers (2004)
Our learning series based on the book: Simplicity, Love and Justice: A Discussion Course by James Odgers (2004)
The original Navah Church KC recording of God Story originator Adam Cox. Find their full teaching here: https://www.navahchurchkc.com/teaching-series/category/the-god-story