https://www.christianheritagelondon.org Christian Heritage London exists to serve London's churches and visitors, offering equipping events and telling the stories of the massive impact of the gospel in this city. en-gb Copyright Christian Heritage London 2025 Wed, 1 Oct 2025 11:25:03 GMT Christian Heritage London Christian Heritage London exists to serve London's churches and visitors, offering equipping events and telling the stories of the massive impact of the gospel in this city. On the Christian Heritage London podcast we meet Christian leaders who serve the church in the purpose, perspective and power of the gospel. Christian Heritage London ben@christianheritagelondon.org No Christian Heritage London exists to serve London's churches and visitors, offering equipping events and telling the stories of the massive impact of the gospel in this city. We had a superb time talking to Jim Sayers, Pastor of Grace Church Didcot and Chairman of Praise Trust. In this conversation we discuss: - How Jim became a Christian. - His experience of church growing up. - His work as a pastor in Didcot. - The work of Praise Trust. Find out more about the work of Praise Trust here: praise.org.uk https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:57:56 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/aNPToJ5xUNkB1Dc8_Jim_Sayers_Audio.mp3 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100 We had an excellent time talking to pastor and author of 'The Gospel Way Catechism' Thomas West. In this conversation we discuss: - How Thomas became a Christian. - The influence of a faithful pastor and mentor on his life. - How theologians and pastors like Herman Bavinck, Lesslie Newbigin, and Tim Keller have had an influence on shaping his thought. - His new book co-authored with Trevin Wax 'The Gospel Way Catechism'. Pre-Order 'The Gospel Way Catechism' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gospel-Way-C... This conversation is rich in application for every Christian as Thomas always brings the conversation back to Christ, and his love for the saints. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:37:52 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/aHpgREMqNJQqIGv8_ThomasWestPodcast.mp3 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0100 We had an excellent time chatting with John Currie about his journey from a small town in northern Alberta to becoming a pastor, theologian, and teacher of preachers. In this wide-ranging interview, he shares how: • A Pentecostal church introduced him to Christ • Expository preaching transformed his theology • Influences like R.C. Sproul and Richard Gaffin shaped his ministry • The entire Bible points to Christ—and how to preach accordingly • True theology is driven by love for God and others This conversation offers thoughtful insight into the calling of the pastor, the heart of faithful preaching, and the richness of Christ-centred theology. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:48:32 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Z_9qKuvxEdbNPHO3_JohnCurrie.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:00:00 +0100 We had an excellent time with Steve Nichols, minister of All Saints, Lindfield, and former pastor at All Souls, London, discussing church history, ministry, and the lasting impact of John Stott and Jonathan Edwards. Steve shared insights from his journey, reflecting on preaching, legacy, and the power of the gospel throughout history. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:41:22 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Z9k9QTiBA97GilZL_Main-MP3.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 We had an excellent time with Todd Murray, Pastor of Family Ministries at Grace Immanuel Bible Church and faculty member at The Expositors Seminary. He shared his insights on John Newton’s legacy, the power of hymns, and the heart of pastoral ministry. As the author of Beyond Amazing Grace: Timeless Pastoral Wisdom from the Letters, Hymns, and Sermons of John Newton, Todd reflected on his deep appreciation for Newton’s writings, his work in training future pastors, and the role of biblical counseling in the church. This conversation was rich with history, theology, and heartfelt reflections on grace and trials. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:58:14 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Z761wJ7c43Q3gPIF_audio.mp3 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 In this episode of the Christian Heritage Podcast, we sit down with JD Greear, pastor of The Summit Church in North Carolina and former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, to discuss church planting, discipleship, and the unstoppable power of the gospel. JD shares insights on reaching Muslims, lessons from church history, and why true revival starts with what’s already done—not what we do. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:30:44 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Z6nmiJbqstJ9-bEt_audio.mp3 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 We had a superb time with Tom Brand, talking about his role at the EFCC, his academic research during his PhD, and more. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:32:04 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Z5OGTZbqstJ990Y0_audio.mp3 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Tim Chaddick is a pastor, author, and speaker best known for founding Reality LA, a church in Los Angeles focused on gospel-centered teaching and community outreach. He is also the author of books like Better: How Jesus Satisfies the Search for Meaning, addressing themes of faith, purpose, and spiritual fulfilment. We had an excellent time chatting with Tim about his conversion, his church planting journey and his friends from church history. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:55:21 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Z3gBvpbqstJ99Bk0_audio.mp3 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 “My name is now Christian, but my name used to be Graceless.” John Bunyan’s work has opened the eyes of millions to the grace of God. Jacob Tanner (pastor of Christ Keystone Church in Middleburg, Pennsylvania) has written a new biography of Bunyan, The Tinker’s Progress. It was superb talking with him on the podcast. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:40:34 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Z2xmMpbqstJ981CM_audio.mp3 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Fred Sanders is a systematic theologian and professor at Biola University’s Torrey Honors College, specializing in Trinitarian theology. He is known for his work on the doctrine of the Trinity, including his book 'The Deep Things of God', which emphasises the importance of the Trinity in Christian life and thought. We had an excellent time talking with him about Wesley's influence on his theology, his fascinating work at Torrey Honours College and more. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:49:06 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Z1G-y5bqstJ98E30_audio.mp3 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Alex Brito, pastor of Mosaic Multicultural Church in London, works with The London Project to plant churches, unite leaders, and share the gospel. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:10:52 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Z0hoKZbqstJ973Nl_audio.mp3 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 We had the pleasure of interviewing Dave (Senior Pastor, Redeemer Church of Dubai) and Gloria (author of books including "Missional Motherhood", Crossway), asking them about their story, and how the Lord has helped them come through various trials. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:47:50 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/ZzW3gq8jQArT03Dj_audio.mp3 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Bray serves as the rector of St Anne’s Limehouse in London, where he is dedicated to gospel-centered preaching, community outreach, and fostering a welcoming church environment rooted in biblical truth. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:16:16 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/ZzW4ua8jQArT03EA_audio.mp3 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 We had an excellent time with Paul Yeulett, minister at Grove Chapel in London. Paul is known for his dedication to biblical teaching and pastoral care. His recent book, Time for Judgement, explores themes of divine justice and accountability, reflecting his commitment to Reformed theology and a deep understanding of Scripture. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:26:46 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/ZyobRK8jQArT0Mw7_audio.mp3 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Aaron Edwards is a British theologian, lecturer, and writer known for his work in evangelical theology and cultural commentary. He has sparked discussions around the intersection of faith, politics, and social issues, often advocating for traditional Christian beliefs within contemporary society. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:10:42 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Zx-3S68jQArTz6JP_audio.mp3 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Philip Eveson is a theologian and Bible teacher, known for his works on Reformed theology and his detailed commentaries on biblical texts. He has contributed extensively to theological education, particularly through his association with the London Theological Seminary. We had a wonderful time talking with Philip, hearing his story and the influence of Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones on his ministry, as well as his advice. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:44:40 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Zw_mJYF3NbkBXkK4_audio.mp3 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0100 Conrad Mbewe is a Zambian pastor, theologian, and author known for his strong advocacy of biblical preaching and Reformed theology. Often called the "Spurgeon of Africa," he has had a significant influence on Christian ministry across the continent. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:12:16 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Zv8FYrVsGrYSwWgK_Podcast.mp3 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0100 While Christians are grateful for John Newton, George Whitefield and William Tyndale, none of their ministries would have been possible without visionary, wise patrons. John Rinehart, through the book and ministry Gospel Patrons, has introduced a model of relational patronage with great potential for the church. It was a fascinating privilege to talk with him in the Vestry at St Mary Woolnoth. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:42:00 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/ZvHairVsGrYSvwVd_audio.mp3 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +0100 Bill James is Principal of London Seminary, teaching new pastors and preachers. He was pastor of Emmanuel Church, Leamington Spa, for 26 years, and worked previously in the pharmaceutical industry. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:16:06 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/ZpfQtB5LeNNTxPRo_audio.mp3 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 01:00:00 +0100 Graham is Director of Affinity (formerly known as the British Evangelical Council). He can often be heard in the media giving a Christian perspective on current events, experience which illuminates his recent book Reasoning in the Public Square. Graham is one of the pastors of Christ Church Haywards Heath. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:44:14 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/ZmwxHZm069VX1wZe_audio.mp3 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 01:00:00 +0100 Johnny Prime was a lawyer who became pastor, serving a London church which went on to plant several local congregations. He is now the Director for London of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC). Ken Brownell talked with him about his favourite book. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:14:44 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Zlb1UaWtHYXtT4ik_audio.mp3 Wed, 29 May 2024 01:00:00 +0100 Paul Copan is probably best known as a wise and gracious apologist. He’s also a theologian, analytic philosopher, author and presently a Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford. We had a superb time talking with him about his story and influences, and about hearing and talking with people. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:48:14 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Zjn-ekMTzAJOCmpg_audio.mp3 Tue, 07 May 2024 01:00:00 +0100 Matthew Bingham is from the US, has studied at UCLA, Princeton and Belfast, has been a pastor in the US and in Northern Ireland, and he now teaches systematic theology and church history at Oak Hill College in London. Ken Brownell had a great time talking with him about his favourite book on this new episode of Bookmarks. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:14:00 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/ZiJnTPPdc1huKo2X_audio.mp3 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0100 Matt Jones is a husband, father of seven, pastor of Del Rey Church, Los Angeles, a foster carer and holder of a couple of PhDs. We had a superb time talking with him about priorities, the challenges of the moment in which we live and the grace of God in the local church. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:42:04 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/Zfi1Xw4qyfNhFxXv_audio.mp3 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Announcing our new podcast series, Bookmarks, hosted by Dr Kenneth Brownell, in which we talk with guests about their favourite books! We begin with a fascinating conversation with Geoff Thomas. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:11:17 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/65d626d63a605798c18c0ba4_audio.mp3 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 J H. Bavinck, nephew of Herman Bavinck, is respected as the man who took Bavinck’s rich, practical, God-centred theology, and applied it in the context of missions. His great book Personality and Worldview – originally lectures to students – has now been translated by James Eglinton. (The Foreword was the last thing that Tim Keller published in his lifetime.) We had the privilege of hosting the launch of the book where we talked with James about how the gospel really does change everything! https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:34:52 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/65b0c55d615e73009ec3df83_audio.mp3 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Mary Mohler (Mrs Albert Mohler) has written a lovely book about Susannah Spurgeon (Mrs Charles Spurgeon). It was a delight and privilege to sit down with her and talk about the Spurgeons, to reflect on their example, and to hear some of her own stories! Her new book Susannah Spurgeon: Lessons for a Life of Joyful Eagerness in Christ is published by Christian Focus. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:33:30 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/a43b449e-a75d-4b15-b747-676c80bbc06f_Mary+Mohler+podcast.mp3 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 We had the privilege recently of sitting down with John Woods, author of God is in the House. John is the founder of the Dead Preachers Society conference. Having been a pastor for decades John now teaches on preaching internationally and was a wise, fascinating and helpful guest. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:36:46 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/7c0ebe95-1762-42e6-9da3-024263d9da11_John+Woods+podcast.mp3 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 We had a fascinating, vividly colourful time reflecting with Alastair Roberts about his testimony, salvation, serving the church and ways to read the bible. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:46:00 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/6fc215ee-bea5-4300-ad0c-e93fa45f8ba3_Alastair+Roberts+podcast.m4a Mon, 09 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0100 Randy Newman, author of the acclaimed Questioning Evangelism (Third Edition recently published) is Senior Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism at the C.S. Lewis Institute. We had a wonderful time talking with him about his own story and his influences. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:42:24 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/c7cc746a-8bfc-4c4e-bb1b-2f059b14cca5_Randy+Newman+podcast+w%3Amusic.mp3 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0100 It was a superb privilege to sit down with Collin Hansen (Editor in Chief of The Gospel Coalition) and to reflect on his friend Tim Keller, a man whose gracious influence - as we discussed - was established on eternal truth, luminous grace and was a vivid and compelling gospel example. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:48:10 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/fb7b7fad-2115-4ac0-baed-01c55aa5899a_audio+%28final%29.mp3 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0100 Since 1955 Open Doors, begun by Brother Andrew (God's Smuggler), has been supporting persecuted Christians. It was an extraordinary privilege to talk with Sam about the worth of Christ, the persecuted church and rejoicing in suffering. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:44:33 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/67c46b45-f610-4467-844a-59bc1b83c1fd_Sam+Open+Doors+Christian+Heritage+London+podcast.mp3 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0100 George Verwer (1938-2023)'s life has influenced the lives of millions: in 1957 he began Operation Mobilisation which has seen 200,000 people sent as missionaries. At least 110 countries have been served by OM and over 45 million visitors have boarded their ships, from which they distribute gospel literature. We had a golden time talking about his own story and hearing his memories. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:23:36 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/b780cc72-d599-4c2c-b002-e878c9333576_George+Verwer+podcast.mp3 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0100 Jonathan Aitken is interested in people - he's written biographies of John Newton, Charles Colson, Richard Nixon and others. His own life has taken fascinating turns, a dive into humiliation and regret, and the wakening of grace - and has developed into a new purpose which, as he says, he would never have expected. A biographer of John Newton (John Newton From Disgrace to Amazing Grace - Continuum 2007), he lately spoke at the 250th anniversary of the hymn Amazing Grace at Newton's old church, St Mary Woolnoth, where we had the privilege of talking about Charles Colson, John Newton, William Wilberforce and others, in Newton's old vestry. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:31:48 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/1da9621d-9c2f-4c86-bc63-aced20792505_Jonathan+Aitken+interview.mp3 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Craig is International Training Director for Christianity Explored, a course that churches use internationally to welcome people and tell them the gospel of Jesus Christ. He came into the role after 20 years' experience as pastor of a local church and saw the benefit of CE first from the context of church ministry. We had a great time talking with him about his own story and the people who've inspired him. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:26:26 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/dd47f259-ed21-46da-8bdf-2c8a7354bdc6_Craig+Dyer+podcast.mp3 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Glen Scrivener has written The Air We Breathe - How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality. Engaging with history and contemporary thinkers he proposes that the influence of the Christian gospel is behind massive contributions that have established and stabilised the world as we know it. However, while his claims are encouraging and stimulating to the Christian believer they are typically unknown and unconsidered by the majority of people. Kenneth Brownell and Ben Virgo discussed the book in the most recent episode of the Christian Heritage London podcast. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:27:24 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/1e5f55af-37e8-426f-ab12-efae4894eede_Book+Review+Glen.mp3 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ian Galloway studied Medicine at Newcastle and started following Jesus in his first year, "after discovering that the resurrection was true, Jesus was alive and was inviting Ian to be his friend." Ian and his wife Heather started a new church in Byker with four friends. This became what is now City Church. Ian served as lead pastor for thirty-three years and an influential church grew. He now teaches at the University of Durham where he is Director Of The Free Church Track, and has lately written Called to be Friends (Hodder and Stoughton) on John's gospel. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:41:32 https://chl-cms.cdn.prismic.io/chl-cms/ef17a7c6-a428-471a-ac7f-dd9943145b83_Ian+Galloway+podcast.mp3 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Bill Edgar, who we have previously interviewed on the Christian Heritage London podcast, taught Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary from 1989 until summer 2022, and has now written a book on a subject dear to his heart: jazz. In A Supreme Love, Edgar considers the context from which this unique art form came in American history, the pioneers who defined it and the transcendent nature of its beauty. It's a fascinating introduction to, and commentary on, a musical genre which, he argues, can only be appreciated in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We had an excellent time talking with him about it on the Christian Heritage London podcast. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:34:24 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1670979642703.mp3 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Allen McClymont is a typical Londoner: born in Malaysia he grew up in New Zealand and has taught New Testament Greek in Malaysia! For nearly twenty years he's worked with OMF, the missionary society begun by J Hudson Taylor. We had a great time talking about the potential and opportunity of international mission and how the roots of his passion to serve and establish people in the gospel were fed. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:40:24 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1670244296077.mp3 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Tim Dieppe is someone of whom you’ve likely heard but would like to learn more: he is Head of Public Policy at Christian Concern, and is engaging - boldly, wisely and articulately - with many of the great challenges which Christians are finding in the work place, schools and wider society at the present time. It was excellent to sit down with him and hear his own story and stories of people who’ve inspired him. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:45:52 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1669111429006.mp3 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Dean Inserra planted City Church Tallahassee 15 years ago and is passionate about reaching the city of Tallahassee with the Gospel, to see a *worldwide* impact made for Jesus. The congregation frequently sees thousands in attendance and is known for its emphasis on local equipping and ministry. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:44:26 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1654868122068.mp3 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0100 Chris Larson is President and CEO of Ligonier Ministries, which began as the ministry of R C Sproul. R C's ministry has established and inspired believers internationally for generations - his great book The Holiness of God being a watershed text for many. Ligonier established a number of teaching fellowships such as Sinclair Ferguson and Stephen Nichols, and has continued to serve the church internationally through resources and conferences. Thus following R C's death in 2017 Ligonier has continued, under the leadership of Chris Larson, to be a potent and strategic asset in the worldwide church. We had a superb day with Chris lately walking through London's church history and talking with him about heroes, strategy and effectiveness on the podcast. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:33:58 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1653342077101.mp3 Tue, 24 May 2022 01:00:00 +0100 While he was assistant to Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones at Westminster Chapel in London, Iain Murray was asked by the Doctor to give some lectures on church history. And so began a fascination with church history which would flourish into a ministry which would bless the body of Christ internationally: the Banner of Truth publishing house. If you have heard of Charles Spurgeon, Jonathan Edwards, John Owen, J C Ryle, Richard Sibbes or any of the English Puritans it is likely because of the Banner of Truth. The Banner of Truth has reprinted their works for decades, as well as the works of Dr Lloyd-Jones, Sinclair Ferguson and other contemporary writers. Iain Murray himself has written many highly acclaimed biographies, including works on Jonathan Edwards, Charles Spurgeon and John Wesley, as well as the authorised biography of Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones himself. It was a great privilege to sit down with Iain, to hear his story, and to talk about people who've inspired him. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:45:28 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1652162929059.mp3 Tue, 10 May 2022 01:00:00 +0100 Alun Ebenezer is the founding headmaster of Fulham Boys School, a centre of excellence in central London. Here boys are taught from an ethos of resilience, kindness and a can do attitude - an ethos that is geared towards boys, which nurtures enterprise - business, social and personal - and is built upon the Christian Faith. It's an ethos which relies on strong leadership, is committed to firm discipline, academic excellence, a love of sport and an appreciation of the arts. It was a privilege to talk with Alun, a leader in our time, about his own story of putting his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, his own heroes and the story of a remarkable work of faith in central London in our time. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:32:08 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1650900355838.mp3 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0100 Mez McConnell is senior pastor of Niddrie Community Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, founder of the 20 Schemes church planting network, and author of several books, most recently The Least, The Last and The Lost. It was a great privilege to sit with him, hear his story, talk about his influences and be inspired by his example of faithful, bible-established, gospel-inspired obedience. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:39:34 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1649748003780.mp3 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0100 Sharon James studied history at Cambridge and theology in Toronto and Wales, and now brings piercing, prophetic insight to the extraordinary challenges of our culture through her work at The Christian Institute. Sharon has lately written The Lies We Are Told, The Truth We Must Hold, in which she looks at the thought behind the cultural challenges of our moment and how they are answered in the gospel. Conrad Mbewe said of the book “The panoramic view is breath-taking! It is like standing on the sun and seeing all the planets in the solar system going around in beautiful symmetry. The confusion turns to picturesque order.” Wayne Grudem called it “a remarkable book”. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:33:02 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1648507512872.mp3 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0100 James Eglinton has done outstanding work in our time drawing attention to the work of Herman Bavinck. The author of the acclaimed Bavinck: A Critical Biography, he has introduced a generation to the life and times of a luminous thinker whose God-centred theology, only recently made available in English, is now stimulating, provoking and encouraging believers outside of Holland for the first time.We had a fantastic time talking with James about his own story, about his experience of working across cultures, and about Bavinck. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:47:12 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1647286579248.mp3 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Michael McMullen, Professor of Church History at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Editor of the Midwestern Journal of Theology, is behind previously unpublished works by Robert Murray M'Cheyne, Jonathan Edwards and now the previously unpublished Spiritual Journals of William Wilberforce.This most recent book has been described as one of the most important publications from the last ten years, revealing the heart of the man whose personal walk with the risen Christ was the root of his long but ultimately victorious battle for the abolition of the slave trade.We had an outstanding time talking with Michael about his influences, their stories and about his own story. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:41:37 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1646688678053.mp3 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 You’re not sure what you think about God. You’re not an atheist – you’re not that confident of his non-existence. You’re not a Christian or a Muslim, though you’ve got nothing against either of them. You prefer to identify as a humble agnostic. Some would say you’re sitting on the fence, but why not? It’s a comfortable enough place to be. Why can’t we all just admit we don’t know? Yet sometimes you do have questions. Where did we come from? What happens when we die? Can anyone make sense of all the suffering in the world? What’s it all for? You wouldn’t mind answers to some of them, as long as no one tried to brainwash you. You’re not 100% sure that you enjoy not being sure. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:08:18 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1645824575445.mp3 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Where are the leaders? WE NEED LEADERS. Chris Green knows a few things about leadership: former Vice Principal of Oak Hill Theological College, vicar of St James, Muswell Hill, a large London church and a teacher of teachers. He's lately written The Gift, How Your Leadership Can Serve Your Church. We had a superb time talking about leadership, leaders who've inspired him and about *serving* as a leader. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:35:36 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1644274622684.mp3 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Dustin Benge is a man of gospel clarity and gospel conviction. Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Historical Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and VP of Communications, he's also the author of The Loveliest Place.Dustin's clarity and convictions have been fed and watered by the example and works of many believers from church history and we had a wonderful time, having taken him on a Christian Heritage London walk through the City of London, talking with him about their stories and his own story. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 01:01:30 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1642029906154.mp3 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Al Barth is a servant of the church of God known the world over for his graciousness and wisdom. He has served with Tim Keller as Executive Director for Redeemer City to City since its founding, overseeing its work in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. He has lately taken on the position of Executive Director of the newly emerging fellowship of churches known as City to City North America.We had a fantastic time getting to know him and hearing about his heroes. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:49:44 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1639080820649.mp3 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The gospel is the answer, but is anyone asking the question in our time?? The Bible says that YES, the very things for which our generation YEARNS are answered in the gospel. Dan Strange has written another outstanding work helping the church to engage people with the good news. Hear the book launch here. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:34:19 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1635928322408.mp3 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Dr. Joel Morris has travelled stormy oceans, got a doctorate in South Korea, plays electric guitar, writes books and is Executive Director of Union. We had an excellent time talking with him and getting advice on what to do in a storm at sea. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:25:36 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1635194334657.mp3 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0100 Dr. Joel Morris has travelled stormy oceans, got a doctorate in South Korea, plays electric guitar, writes books and is Executive Director of Union. We had an excellent time talking with him and getting advice on what to do in a storm at sea. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:25:36 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1635194334657.mp3 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0100 Kevin Belmonte is an award winning biographer of Wilberforce, Moody, Chesterton and most recently William Borden - and was our guest on the podcast. His book on Wilberforce has been used in character studies at Harvard University and he was lead historical consultant for the film Amazing Grace. It was a thrilling time sharing our delight in the stories because of our shared conviction that history hasn't finished. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:48:49 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1631919130454.mp3 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0100 God uses stories to teach his people: his word and church history are full of them. The story of Moses teaches a huge amount about leadership - and in his new book, God's Treasured Possession, Terry Virgo draws out precious and essential lessons on this oh so neglected but oh so necessary subject. Terry Virgo began the New Frontiers group of churches which now have over 2,000 churches internationally. In this episode he is interviewed by his son, Ben Virgo. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:31:52 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1629226577499.mp3 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100 Neil Powell, co-author of Together for the City (IVP, 2019) began the 2020 Birmingham project with the goal of planting 20 churches in Birmingham by 2020, in collaboration with other churches. Having done this, he is moving to London to start The London Project, facilitating, enabling and mobilising relationships between gospel churches in London. We had an excellent time talking about his own story, his heroes, and how, through local churches, the gospel might be presented to London. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:43:04 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1620685053081.mp3 Mon, 10 May 2021 01:00:00 +0100 Ian Dobbie, grandson on William Dobbie of Malta and a man with a sense of history, has lived a fascinating life considering and applying the implications of a legacy built on the grace of God in Christ. We had an outstanding time talking about the history of his family, his own story and about heroes of the gospel of Jesus Christ. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:30:18 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1618378845921.mp3 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +0100 Jennie Pollock, Associate Head of Public Policy at the Christian Medical Fellowship, is a writer, editor, blogger and member of Grace London. She has just published her first book: If Only - Finding joyful contentment in the face fo lack and longing. We had an excellent time hearing her own story, stories of people who've inspired her, and insights on what it is to live by faith. https://youtu.be/e1GhgUW6FXI https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:26:10 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1610790468865.mp3 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Tony Lane studied at Oxford and Cambridge and has taught at Oak Hill Theological College and London School of Theology. He has written a number of books, most recently the acclaimed Sin and Grace, Evangelical Soteriology in Historical Perspective (IVP). We had an excellent time hearing his own story, stories of his influences and his insight for our own time. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:38:15 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1607015294652.mp3 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Ken Brownell, pastor of ELT Baptist Church, author and lecturer in Church History at London Seminary is also a trustee of Christian Heritage London. We had a great time talking with him about the potency of church history as an encouragement, guide and stimulus for believers. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:24:43 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1605643409897.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Guy Miller leads the Commission group of churches - one of the spheres of churches that came out of the Newfrontiers family in 2011. With churches on four continents it seeks to establish believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ, equip them for his service and plant more churches to do the same.We had the pleasure of learning more about Guy himself, his testimony, and people who've influenced him at Westminster Chapel, one of the churches in the Commission family. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:34:07 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1602530430844.mp3 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0100 David Jackman served with UCCF in London, was taught by J I Packer and Alec Motyer at Trinity College Bristol and was pastor Above Bar Church in Southampton before becoming Director of the Cornhill Training Course in London. He has written numerous bible commentaries including the edition on the Epistles of John in the IVP Bible Speaks Today series, and several other books. He speaks and teaches nationally and internationally, especially on the subject of preaching.In this episode we talk about his own fascinating story, the influence of John Calvin and Francis Shaeffer, and the personal influence on him of John Stott, Jim Packer, Dick Lucas, Alec Motyer and his own grandfather. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:40:09 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1599578033265.mp3 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +0100 Andrew Sach (PhD University of York) is a leader at Grace Church Greenwich, he teaches at the Cornhill Training Course, and has co-written several books including (with Mike Ovey and Steve Jeffery) Pierced for Our Transgressions.We talked with him about his conversion, the writing of Pierced for Our Transgressions, and the enduring power of heroes from history. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:26:48 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1588400764636.mp3 Sat, 02 May 2020 01:00:00 +0100 Peter Leithart is a theologian and the author of dozens of books - including the recently acclaimed two volume Revelation commentary in the ICC series for T&T Clark https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:35:01 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1585761712297.mp3 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0100 Stephen Clark teaches at London Seminary; is pastor at Freeschool Court Evangelical Church, Bridgend; and has published two books with IVP.In this episode he shares golden gospel details from his life and church history. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:47:36 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1581689566526.mp3 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Jeremy Marshall, is the author of Beyond the Big C. The former CEO of Credit Suisse and Chairman of C Hoare, he was given an 18 month terminal diagnosis for cancer six years ago and has spent much of those six years talking about the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:28:21 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1576173549940.mp3 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Dr Daniel Strange of Oak Hill Theological College has written Plugged In - a book that helps believers in conversations with non-believing friends by drawing attention to the conversation that's already happening. The living God is already revealing himself to a world that is suppressing that truth. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:47:52 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1572642477101.mp3 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Dan Strange is a thought leader in Christian cultural engagement who has written on the strategic idea of https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:29:31 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1562089144798.mp3 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0100 Dick Lucas, Rector Emeritus of St Helen's Bishopsgate, founder of Proclamation Trust and Cornhill Training Course, preacher and Bible commentator, talks about his own story and heroes from church history. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:34:48 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560423855842.mp3 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 01:00:00 +0100 Renowned British broadcaster Melvyn Bragg and Ben Virgo of Christian Heritage London joined Justin as guests on Unbelievable. Melvyn talked about why, as a non-believer, he holds the Bible in such high regard. His recent book 'William Tyndale: A Very Brief History’ traces the life and legacy of the reformer William Tyndale whose English translation of the Bible laid the foundation for the King James Version. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:51:58 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560422995462.mp3 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0100 Adrian Reynolds is Associate National Director of the FIEC (Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches). He has worked in business, served in pastoral ministry and used to direct the Evangelical Ministry Assembly. We had the privilege of talking with him about his own story and about people who've influenced and inspired him. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:33:03 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560422579155.mp3 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Jackson and Pete Nicholas (co-author of Virtually Human: Flourishing In A Digital World, IVP 2015) lead Inspire Saint James Clerkenwell, a church planted from All Souls Langham Place and part of the Redeemer City to City Network. They talk with us about the church, their own stories, and the people who've inspired them. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:29:31 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560422362262.mp3 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Gavin Peacock began playing football professionally as a teenager, beginning a career during which he would play for Newcastle United, QPR and Chelsea.His approach and insight into the game was ratified by a follow up career as a BBC pundit and presenter. He has since retrained as a pastor; studying at Cambridge, UK and Calgary, Canada; and is now a pastor in Canada. He is co-author, with Owen Strachan of The Grand Design - Male and Female He Made Them.In this podcast he talks about his own story and about heroes from church history. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:29:20 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560422136019.mp3 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 William Taylor is Rector of St Helen's Bishopsgate, London, and is the author of several books including Understanding the Times, Revolutionary Sex, and Revolutionary Work.In this episode of the Christian Heritage London podcast he shares his own testimony and tells stories of heroes and of extraordinary lessons he's learned. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:42:47 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560422028160.mp3 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Garry Williams is Director of Pastors' Academy at London Seminary and author of His Love Endures Forever (IVP and Crossway) and Silent Witnesses (Banner of Truth).In this podcast he talks about his own testimony and about heroes from church history who've inspired him. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:43:12 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560421877068.mp3 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 01:00:00 +0100 Andrea Williams is CEO of Christian Concern: a unique ministry in our time, supporting Christians when the world's intolerance of their stand for gospel simplicity and truth has resulted in legal condemnation.Listen as we hear her story and the stories of her own inspiration. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:33:41 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560421693955.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2018 01:00:00 +0100 Roger Carswell is one of Britain's best respected and most warmly loved evangelists. Author of And Some Evangelists, Evangelistic Preaching, Before Your Say I Don't Believe, Grill A Christian and many other books and tracts, he is in great demand as a preacher of the gospel. We had a wonderful time talking with him about his own story, about people who've inspired him and about the opportunities for the church in our time. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:59:52 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560421593051.mp3 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 01:00:00 +0100 Bill Edgar is the author of Created and Creating (IVP/Apollos 2017 - 'An important book on a topic that, for Western Christians, has never been so crucial' - Tim Keller), Schaeffer on the Christian Life (Crossway 2013 - 'Francis Schaeffer comes alive in Edgar's objective but affectionate portrait' - Os Guinness), and Reasons of the Heart (P&R 2012). He is also professor of apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary and associate professor at the Faculté Jean Calvin. In this podcast he talks about his conversion story, his relationships with Francis Schaeffer, Os Guinness, Ed Clowney and others, and reflects on the challenges and opportunities of our own moment. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:32:40 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560420686662.mp3 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 01:00:00 +0100 Richard Borgonon is the man behind The Word One to One - a course of notes that are being used internationally to help people discuss what the Bible actually says about the gospel of Jesus Christ. In this episode Richard tells us the story of how they came to be written, and many stories of how they're being used. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:36:28 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560420593186.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Dr Joe Boot is Pastor of Westminster Chapel, Toronto; founder of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity; and Head of Public Theology at Christian Concern. In this episode he talks about his own story and the stories of people who influenced him. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 01:01:23 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560363557661.mp3 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Trevor Archer, London Director of the FIEC (Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches) tells his own fantastic story and of people who have influenced him. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:35:45 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560363131891.mp3 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Terry Virgo founded the New Frontiers group of churches, a network of over 1,500 churches planted throughout the world. In this episode he talks about his own conversion, his relationship with Martyn Lloyd-Jones, people who have influenced him and principles on which the New Frontiers group of churches was established. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:42:06 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560347831335.mp3 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Glen Scrivener is an innovative evangelist becoming more and more conspicuous through his work in apologetics, his videos, his books, his blogs with The Gospel Coalition, his podcast and his work with SpeakLife. We had the privilege of talking with him recently about his story on our podcast. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:39:32 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560362928224.mp3 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Pete Woodcock is senior pastor of Cornerstone Church, Kingston and an author. In this episode he talks about his own story and stories of people who influenced him. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:41:26 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560362560779.mp3 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Rico Tice is Senior Minister (Evangelism) at All Souls Langham Place, co-author of Christianity Explored and co-developer of the Christianity Explored and Life Explored courses. In this episode he talks about his own story and the stories of people who influenced him. https://www.christianheritagelondon.org 00:35:26 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/chlpodcasts/1560362348640.mp3 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000