Broadcast Church Planting Podcast

In this episode, we chat with Tony Thompson, long-time church planter, leader of Hope Church Luton, and passionate advocate for cross-cultural mission in the UK. Tony shares wisdom from years of planting and leading churches in diverse contexts, including insights from his new book Building Multicultural Churches. He unpacks the challenges and beauty of creating church communities that reflect the rich diversity of God’s kingdom, not by flattening differences, but by embracing them. We talk unity, race, mission, leadership, and how the Church can respond to the shifting cultural landscape with authenticity and gospel-shaped inclusion. 🎥 Check out Tony’s Broadcast course on Multicultural Church Planting: 👉 https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/multi-cultural-church-planting-with-tony-thompson/ 📚 Grab Tony’s new book Building Multicultural Churches: 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Multicultural-Churches-Valuing-Diversity/dp/1917455100 This is a rich, challenging and inspiring conversation — well worth your time.

Reflect on the moments of spiritual longing and apparent absence, exploring how God’s silence invites us to pursue Him more passionately. Discover the beauty of seeking and being sought by the Savior. 📺 This course is available in video format: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/theology-club-the-song-of-solomon// 📡 Find more courses and resources on our website: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org 😍 Find us on social media: X/Twitter: @broadcastCP Facebook & Instagram: @broadcastchurchplanting

Explore the beauty of Song of Solomon in this opening session. Discover why this poetic book has inspired believers for centuries, and how its themes of love reflect God’s heart for His people. 📺 This course is available in video format: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/theology-club-the-song-of-solomon// 📡 Find more courses and resources on our website: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org 😍 Find us on social media: X/Twitter: @broadcastCP Facebook & Instagram: @broadcastchurchplanting

Addressing the bride’s insecurities, this session highlights how God sees His people as wholly beautiful and cherished. Learn to let go of self-doubt and embrace the identity Christ gives you. 📺 This course is available in video format: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/theology-club-the-song-of-solomon// 📡 Find more courses and resources on our website: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org 😍 Find us on social media: X/Twitter: @broadcastCP Facebook & Instagram: @broadcastchurchplanting

Let’s look into the dual dynamics of love: the discipline of keeping oneself for God and the joy of giving oneself fully to Him. This lesson provides insights into living out a covenantal relationship with Christ. 📺 This course is available in video format: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/theology-club-the-song-of-solomon// 📡 Find more courses and resources on our website: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org 😍 Find us on social media: X/Twitter: @broadcastCP Facebook & Instagram: @broadcastchurchplanting

This session unpacks the passionate imagery of longing found in the Song, drawing parallels to our desire for intimacy with Christ. Explore how this spiritual yearning transforms our relationship with God. 📺 This course is available in video format: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/theology-club-the-song-of-solomon// 📡 Find more courses and resources on our website: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org 😍 Find us on social media: X/Twitter: @broadcastCP Facebook & Instagram: @broadcastchurchplanting

Celebrate the power of the bride’s voice in the Song of Solomon. This final session encourages believers to find their voice in prayer, worship, and witness, resonating with the Bridegroom’s delight in hearing His beloved. 📺 This course is available in video format: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/theology-club-the-song-of-solomon// 📡 Find more courses and resources on our website: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org 😍 Find us on social media: X/Twitter: @broadcastCP Facebook & Instagram: @broadcastchurchplanting

Explore the profound delight of the Bridegroom for His bride and the theological truths that underpin God’s love for His people. This lesson reveals the depths of Christ’s adoration for you. 📺 This course is available in video format: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/theology-club-the-song-of-solomon// 📡 Find more courses and resources on our website: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org 😍 Find us on social media: X/Twitter: @broadcastCP Facebook & Instagram: @broadcastchurchplanting

In Episode 5 of our Holy Spirit series, Tom O'Toole and Tim Simmonds explore how the Spirit empowers mission, not just meetings. They reflect on the difference between ‘glamour stories’ and the quiet, everyday work of the Spirit in family and church life. From spiritual gifts to worship, preaching, and communion, how do we move from knowledge to encounter? What does it mean to meet with God now, not just remember how He moved in the past? They also discuss giving leaders space to grow and the kind of church culture that helps people draw closer to God and go further in mission.

In this episode, Tom O’Toole and Tim Simmonds explore the messy middle of charismatic church culture. Where awe, awkwardness, emotion and expectation collide. They talk honestly about discomfort in spiritual spaces, navigating the weird and the wonderful, and learning to pray with faith (without the caveats). From stories of physical encounters with the Holy Spirit to the challenge of worshipping freely in a British church context, this episode wrestles with how we experience God, and how not to lose sight of Him amid the noise. They also reflect on: • The impact of growing up in charismatic churches • Cultural baggage around worship styles • Praying for parking spaces vs praying for healing • The risks of hype vs shame • Encouraging gifts without replicating hype Real talk, raw reflections, and lots to chew on.