Compassion – John Swinton

What does it look like to both proclaim and demonstrate the gospel on the streets of King’s Cross and beyond? How might we pursue and partner with the miraculous acts of Jesus? In this first episode back after a while, we chat with Lois Tackie-Oblie, Evangelism Pastor at KXC, about all things miracles and praying … Continue reading Miracles – Lois Tackie-Oblie →

Rachel Hughes, who leads Gas Street Church in Birmingham with her husband Tim, talks us through the practice of faithfulness. She shares powerfully and practically, pointing to her own personal experience to demonstrate why this slightly unglamourous fruit of the Spirit is of such vital importance for us today.

Back at the beginning of 2020 we hosted a live Pattern event looking at the topic of Exhaustion with Dr Roger Bretherton. Roger is senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Lincoln and is chair of The British Association of Christians in Psychology. In this special episode, Roger explores the differences between tiredness and … Continue reading Exhaustion – Dr Roger Bretherton →

Nick Crawley, leader of Crossnet Church in Bristol and creator of the Bible for Life resource, shares his wisdom on scripture memorisation and the impact it can have on our lives.

Tyler Staton – who pastors Trinity Grace Church in Williamsburg, NYC – unpacks this ancient practice to help us be with Jesus through reading and meditating on the Bible prayerfully.

Katia Adams unpacks the practice of faith for the Pattern podcast, casting vision for how Jesus calls us to lead “unreasonable” lives that unlock the impossible

In 2015 Bishop Michael Curry was appointed presiding bishop of the US Episcopal Church. Last year, he captivated millions the world over with his address at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. It was an absolute privilege to sit down with Bishop Curry at Canterbury Cathedral to discuss the practice of love.

John Swinton joins us from his sabbatical in Australia to share his thoughts and insights on compassion. John was a nurse in the mental health sector and now is a professor at the University of Aberdeen. He has a beautiful vision for living lives of compassion fuelled by his life long work and friendship with … Continue reading Compassion – John Swinton →

We caught up with Ruth Yimika Afolabi, writer, editor and founder of Magnify magazine. Words are clearly important for her work life but we wanted to hear her thoughts on the impact they can have on a personal relationship with God.

Pete Greig, founder of 24-7 Prayer and who leads Emmaus Road Guildford with his wife Sammy, discusses his thoughts on the practice of solitude. Pete explains how it is one of the most radical things we can practice in our apprenticeship to Jesus whether you’re an extrovert or an introvert.