Faith in the North: Recent Episodes
Martin Cockerill
Join Clare and Martin as they reflect on faith and life in the North (ish) of England. We’re wanting to reflect on the implications of our faith in the everyday. This podcast is the natural extension of our chats at home around the dinner table and after Sunday mornings at New Life Northallerton.
We are so blessed to have Mike Taylor share with us about our role in Gods mission for the world
It's a great joy to have Steve Mawston with us to share Gods word as we continue in Psalm 40
What a service we had on Sunday - so blessed as Clare shared Gods heart for the Eve's in our world - that you are the 'beholders', listen again to this powerful message
This is the last in our series on the Sermon on the Mount, join Andy Spence as he shares from Scripture.
Where do you eyes go in times of trouble and challenge - this week Martin shares what Jesus preached to those dealing with the ups and downs of life
This week we've changed the format - more meat and less waffle. Enjoy our reflections on pleasing people and making them into little gods.
Listen again to this weeks sermon from New Life, as Martin shares from this challenges of our hearts and Gods being together.
This week join Martin and Clare as they introduce some of their prep around gender differences in scripture for an upcoming sermon series, also some reflections on Scotland and life
The second in our new series looking at the sermon that changed the world. This week we explore Jesus' attitude to the law.
Listen again to the first in our new sermon series, looking at the sermon on the mount and how it changed everything we understood about our walk with God.
Week two of our series looking at what it means to serve God and show mercy to those around us.
This week join Martin and Clare as they chat about life in general, spiritual attack and serving month at New Life
This week we kick off our serving month at New Life, Clare and Martin share what it means to use our gifts and serve God with all our heart.
This week Phil Hinton shares about the prodigal son and it's connection to our care for those around us and our planet
This week Martin and Clare share about there experience with depression and Martin looks back on his 75 minute MA presentation. Thanks for joining us
In the last of our sermons on 'A Way Through The Wilderness' we reflect on the challenges of living with depression and anxiety.
This week Jen shares about the wilderness journey of being left behind or forgotten. Please listen along as she thinks about Jesus and Paul's experience.
This week Lis Jordon shares about the amazing friendship between Ruth and Naomi and how we can care for each other in the ups and downs of life.
This week Martin and Clare reflect on a moped accident and their recent trip to Romania. Be prepared Clare is a little concussed!
This weeks sermon from New Life - How do we keep praying when God doesn't bring about healing?
One of the biggest theological questions of our day - Did God spare Trumps life for a reason? What does it mean to believe that he did? If God did why doesn't he intervene in other ways in the world?
This week Clare and Martin chat about death and dying, with a final challenge of thinking about what we do rather than what we believe about the afterlife.
Yes after more than a year of conversation we have a dog! We also reflect on the role we can all play in seeking Justice in our world.
This week Martin and Clare reflect on living in a world full of distractions, and the challenge of finding space for silent prayer.
This week Susanna Hinton joins me to reflect on how we live a life of rest in a busy world.
This week Martin and Clare reflect on their recent time in Romania, the invasion of Pokemon into family life and international women's day.
This podcast is our way of sharing some of life's ups and downs and a chance for us to reflect on some theological stuff.
This week Clare and Martin reflect on the past week, with a long stay in hospital as well as applying some of last Sunday's sermon.
This week Martin and Clare chat about our spiritual gifts and discerning what God is saying. Also some family chat about Essays, 2p slot machines and whether the word 'windely' is a proper word.
Join Martin and Clare as they reflect back on this weeks Sunday service as well as reflecting on the joys and challenges of Christmas
This week Clare and Martin chat about the real welcome Jesus had on entering this world - not the nativity myth of 'no room in the inn'
This week Martin and Clare chat about their reflection on learning about the cost of ministry in Romania, as well as reflecting on life, books and what calling really means.
Our mission partner in Romania Beni shares his vision and experience of seeing Gods vision and supporting each other in mission.
This week join Clare and Martin as they reflect back on Sunday's sermon and share some reflections on normal life.
This week Rodney Beacon shares some of his central reflections on the core of New Life baptist Church, from the book of Joshua.
This week join Clare and Martin as they reflect on life stuff and the authority of Jesus
This week we have visiting speaker Ian Galloway shares about two amazing stories that speak into Jesus' ministry.
This week Martin and Clare reflect on Jesus turning water into wine and some thoughts on Jesus' reaction to the business of temple life.
This week Lis Jordan shares at NLBC about John 2 - reflecting on Jesus turning water into wine and the altercation at the Temple.
This week martin shares about the role that John the Baptist had in announcing Jesus ministry and connecting it to the prophecy of Isaiah.
This weeks sermons looks at the very beginning of the book of John - Thinking about Jesus' connection with the creation story and what it means to be a child of God.
Join Clare and Martin as they reflect on their summer and try to go a little bit deeper following Sundays sermon.
This week join Clare and Martin as they reflect on Davids life and the challenges of Old Testament writings.
Join Martin and Clare as they reflect on what it means to stay close to God in the good times of life, reflecting on what it means to keep God in the ordinary
conversations of life.
This week Clare and Martin reflect on what it means to be generous with our money, just why should we give to the church and those in need. Its not easy to talk about money in church life especially when the money goes to our family!
So much is made of the 12 disciples, what about the hundreds of other people who heard Jesus' message but went back to their ordinary life? Do we have more in common with the ordinary disciples rather than the ones who walked on water and spent all their time with Jesus?
Join Clare and Martin as they reflect on their week and the run up to Easter! If you really want to know where the Cinnamon Buns came from this is the coffee shop Clare had them in https://brewandbrownie.uk/
This week Clare and Martin reflect on what we can learn from Jesus miracle of walking on the water. Why it can often feel like we're drowning rather than swimming. Also some chat about life and prime.
Bonus Episode - Martin is joined by Greg (Associate Pastor New Life Baptist Church), to chat about their recent visit to Romania. Reflecting on what they saw and noticed about the culture, church and food! Please join Martin and Greg as they chat together
This week join Clare and Martin as they reflect back on the first in a series on Ecclesiastes - how do you find meaning in what can sometimes feel like a meaningless life.
What does starting 2023 look like? Join Clare and Martin as they reflect on the New Year, thinking about what it means to celebrate rather than resolve.
This week Clare and Martin reflect on Christmas past and also the pressure we put on ourselves to make one day perfect.
This week Clare and I think about the ups and downs of life, and how God can use the good and the bad to prepare us for ministry and mission. Join us as we chat over tea on a cold Sunday afternoon in North Yorkshire.
What does it mean to really listen to each other and how can we create a community that listens.
This week we listen again to a talk Clare gave on doubts - reflecting on what it means to live with faith and doubts.
This week we reflect on James 2 - chatting about wealth in church community and reflecting on the dangers of favouritism in church life.
This week we think about what it means to have a life of meditation and solitude, Clare shares some thoughts around mental health and mindfulness.
We are relaunching our podcast as we enjoy settling into Northern Life. Join us as we reflect on life and faith in the North!