New Community Church Podcast

John wrote his gospel so the world could discover Jesus. So what does the call to follow Jesus mean for us?

Aaron Nayagam - The Better Story Podcast Ep. 5 by New Community Church

This week, Reuben continues the "Jesus" series by delving into lessons about names, faith, and Jesus' invitation to us through the stories of Jesus and Peter.

This week, Yemi kicks off a new series by delving into the story of Jesus and Thomas and its implications for our daily Christian lives.

As we celebrate Jesus' resurrection this Sunday, James delves into the depths of Jesus' love through his death on the cross for the sins of the world and the eternal transformation experience he provided for us.

This week, Reuben talks about the cross of Jesus by exploring his journey through the crowns, scars, and finishing line and its relevance for the church today.

Does money dominate your life? Jesus said that we can't serve both God and money. How do we get free from the power that money holds over us? By giving it away. This week we look at the Better Story for Giving and how we can use money as worship to God and as a blessing to others.

What is the meaning of a better story about generosity? This week, James explores practical ways to live generously as God's children as he continues the Better Story series.

Death has become taboo in society, and yet it’s so important we talk about it as death is a significant part of life—both grieving the loss of others as well as facing our own end. Is death something to fear, or is there something more beyond the grave? Ben addresses these issues and shares how we grieve, but as those with hope. Ben is a speaker at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics and a part-time medical doctor, working as a consultant in Intensive Care Medicine. More about OCCA and Ben: https://www.theocca.org/author/ben-thomas/

Dying is something that scares many, and debates about dying have been in the headlines week after week. Is euthanasia something to be welcomed, or is there value to be found in life before death? Sarah Foot addressed these questions and how, as Christians, we have a better story for dying. Sarah is a doctor, specialising in palliative medicine, and also teaches and debates on issues of bioethics and medical law.

Abortion is a topic that doesn’t just hit the front pages but also impacts many of our lives. It’s a sensitive and significant area, and one that can bring pain and confusion. It can also be something that’s hidden in confusion and shame, which is why we need to talk about it in church. In this message, Dawn McAvoy from Both Lives shared stories and stats, as well as teachings from the life and conception of Jesus, to help us understand the better story of birth. Find more resources at www.newcom.church/birth

“A better story for gender”. What does that even mean? Is gender binary? Is “male and female” relevant in the 21st century? What does this mean and look like? What about transgender? This talk explores these themes from a biblical perspective.

www.newcom.church/betterstory SHOW NOTES & CHAPTERS: Summary: In this conversation, Jon and Phil discuss the topic of friendship. Phil shares his inspiration for writing a book on friendship, which stemmed from personal experiences during the pandemic and the realisation of the importance of friendship in sharing one's faith. They explore the loneliness epidemic in modern society and the neglect of friendship in culture. They also discuss the impact of friendship on marriage and family, finding time for friendships, and the role of God in connecting people. The conversation concludes with insights on asking questions, vulnerability, and navigating uneven friendships. In this conversation, Phil Knox discusses the importance of maintaining and ending friendships, the value of Christian community, the role of church in fostering friendships, building intentional friendships, navigating friendships while parenting, developing friendships with non-Christians, and practical steps to grow in friendship. Takeaways

Can Christians get braces? Or Botox? How much should we care about our appearance and health? Our bodies are central to our lives, our relationships, our work, and our happiness. Jon explores the better story for bodies and how we can navigate the practical questions that come up for each of us.

What is a man? Is masculinity toxic? We looked at The Better Story for Men and explored how it’s neither pagan nor modern, wimp nor barbarian.

What is a woman? And are women any different from men? These questions cause division, anger, and confusion in our world. So what does the Bible say? What is the better story for women? In this talk, Hannah gives a positive vision for what it means to be a woman.

This week, Nathan talks about what it takes to advance Jesus's fame as he explores the book of the Acts of the Apostles and what it teaches us.

This week, Esther introduces us to the International Justice Mission (IJM) and its global efforts to end human trafficking and violence against the poor. For more information on the IJM, please visit: https://www.ijmuk.org/about-us

What does it mean to be blessed? What does the blessed life look like? This talk explores living a blessed life in 2024.

On New Year's Eve, James considers playing our parts as God's people in what God has in store for the New Community in 2024.