A New Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A podcast full of inspirational and engaging content with testimonies from members of the United Pentecostal Church of Great Britain & Ireland and beyond. Their real-life stories are shared to uplift and strengthen your Christian faith. This podcast is part of the outreach ministry of New Life Fellowship UPC Bilston.
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John Paul talks to Rev Osi Ejiofor who ministers at Lighthouse Christian Ministries in Stratford, London and is a former London & South Youth Leader.
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John Paul talks to Rev Jonathan Strickland who is the Pastor of the Dublin Family Pentecostal Church and the Northern District Superintendent of the UPC GB&I.
John Paul talks to Rev. Julian D'Oyley, who is the Pastor of Apostolic Faith Church of Oxford and the newly-appointed Central District Men's Leader.
John Paul talks to Rev Emile 'Jimmy' Austin who is the Pastor of Lighthouse Christian Ministries and former Mission Director of the UPC GB&I. Rev. Austin shares his testimony about his conversion to the faith and those who inspired him along his journey.
John Paul talks to Sis. Jean Turley, who is a pioneer of the UPC GB & I and a treasure to the history of this organisation. She has helped to establish and advance the church works in Elgin, Sunderland & Bilston and has a passion for keeping the church doors open. Sis. Turley is joined by her son, Bro. Gordon Campbell.
John Paul talks to Rev. David Nurse who is the Pastor of New Life Victoria UPC London and the Missions Coordinator for the London & South District. Rev. Nurse talks about his mission journey to Hong Kong, the use of social media to evangelise within the UK & beyond and much, much more...
John Paul talks to Bro. Tom Dreha who teaches at the Millennial Bible College which is the Central District Bible School. He is also a member of the Apostolic Church of Liverpool.
*Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:44 Bro.Dreha‘s transition from being an atheist to a believer 9:44 The journey after being filled with the Holy Ghost 11:59 His deliverance from depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts/attempts 20:17 Starting to take his walk with God seriously 21:17 The experience of witnessing to people for the first time 23:37 How Bro.Dreha managed to lose a total of 13 stones (85kg) 31:02 Further accomplished goals 33:34 Right and wrong motives behind doing exercise and posting it on social media 39:03 Closing
John Paul talks to Rev. Luis Jiménez who is the former National Youth Leader of the UPC GB&I and currently resides & minister's in Hong Kong.
*Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:31 Beginnings of Rev.Jiménez “Faith Journey” 6:27 School Life in London 7:35 How and why he got into ministry 13:58 His involvement in a church plant with father(Pastor) 16:44 Rev.Jiménez experience with working with the Youth and how the number increased from 3 to approx. 96 young people 22:26 Church’s name change and lack of network to other UPC GB&I churches 23:43 Problems about not having more regular collaboration services/events with other churches within the UPC GB&I 28:16 How Rev.Jiménez met his wife 33:32 Experience of being a Father 36:15 Becoming the National Youth Leader 39:37 Moving to Hong Kong during the pandemic in 2020 and getting involved in a UPC Chinese church 47:49 Closing
John Paul talks to Rev. Fred Mateo who is the Pastor of the Isle of Man Apostolic Church.
*Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:25 Rev.Mateo being invited to a UPC (United Pentecostal Church) by his classmate 7:24 Desire to go to Israel, and supporting the local church 10:19 The call to minister to a dangerous tribe in the Philippines for 18 months 14:24 Challenges of starting a church, financial and resource limitations 19:24 Rev.Mateo’s marriage and how the Lord changed his destination from Italy to Israel 26:15 Dealing with the religious Israelites 28:46 Why he still considered Israel as “good ground” for preaching despite the many challenges he was facing 32:44 How he used numerous opportunities to talk to people about God 35:55 How God provided and opened doors while he and his wife moved from Israel to the Isle of Man 41:15 Rev. Mateo’s powerful testimony about his family 43:13 Closing
John Paul talks to Rev. Adrian Hall who is the London & South Youth Leader and a member of the National Music Team of the UPC GB&I. He is also a part of the Ministry Team at Life Tabernacle, London.
*Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:56 Rev. Hall’s initial experience with God and how he accidentally swallowed the water during baptism 5:04 Being filled with the Holy Ghost (HG) for the first time after months of struggling to receive it 12:03 Why you should never tell them that they are filled with the HG immediately after they spoke in tongues for the first time 13:00 Tarrying services(for people who have not been filled with the HG yet) not happening anymore 15:06 Creating that environment where God’s Spirit can move 15:50 Spontaneously starting a yearly Youth church service in a McDonald's restaurant which got into the newspaper and their manager being filled with the HG for the first time 19:36 The beginnings of Rev. Hall’s musical journey as a pianist, his upbringing, first time playing in church and his problem of putting the piano before God 26:42 Importance of not burying your talent and being filled with the anointing while using your talent 29:36 How to avoid the dangers of secular music, Rev.Hall’s switch from secular to Gospel music as a teenager and how he managed to influence his Muslim colleagues to sing Christian songs with him 33:57 The flaws of modern Christian music and the importance of playing songs in your own style whilst maintaining their original melody 38:17 The beauty and vitality of incorporating various cultural styles into church songs 40:17 Struggles of getting into a relationship in church, the issues of being in a relationship with an unbeliever the beauty of putting God first in a relationship 46:34 Closing
John Paul talks to Rev. Allison Mitchell who is the AIM UK Director and the Mission Coordinator for the Central District of the UPC GB&I as well as the Pastor of Liberty Worship Centre.
*Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:40 Growing up in the States 3:55 Rev.Mitchell’s upbringing in the church 13:33 Searching for God’s will for her life 15:57 Missions Trip to Guatemala 16:57 Speaking multiple languages and her diverse ethnic background 19:08 Regularly seeing wild animals (alligators, pythons etc.) running around 20:45 First time feeling that sense of purpose whilst dealing with anorexia, depression and family drama) 24:00 Becoming a missionary to the UK 27:55 Arriving in the UK 30:58 Going to Harvest Bible College(HBC), working as an assistant pastor 32:57 God calling her to become a Pastor 37:40 Pressure of getting married from cultural backgrounds 38:21 “Women in Ministry” controversy 44:34 Different ways of fulfilling the Great Commission while still maintaining its core biblical purpose 48:04 Dealing with travel restrictions in 2020 50:48 “Around the World” Game Show 51:38 Closing
Bishop Leroy Francis talks to Bro. John Paul on the very first episode of A New Life Podcast brought to you by New Fellowship Bilston.
*Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:52 How Bishop Francis first got into church and his personal journey with God 6:50 Bishop’s personal mentor 9:46 How Bishop dealt with loneliness in a small church 12:24 Bishop’s career journey 16:42 Balancing church, work and family life 22:11 Bishop meeting his wife for the first time 25:14 Challenges of being in a public biracial relationship in the 70s 29:28 Racism in church 36:43 Closing