Broadcast Church Planting Podcast

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

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.

Tom O'Toole and Tim Simmonds explore the vibrant dynamics of prophetic culture in today’s churches. They discuss making space for miraculous practices even in small settings. The conversation includes personal stories about healing and the power of prayer, advocating for an inclusive approach. They also tackle the balance between intensity and depth in spiritual experiences, covering the challenges of prophetic sharing in tight-knit communities. Finally, they highlight the significance of speaking in tongues for deeper spiritual connection.

In this second episode of our Holy Spirit series, Tom O’Toole and Tim Simmonds explore what it looks like to be open to the Holy Spirit in the Church today. Tim reflects on both the challenges and encouraging signs he sees across the UK church, from generational shifts and spiritual openness to the influences from the USA and the rise in cultural spirituality. They talk honestly about the baggage some carry from past ministry moments, how to navigate cynicism (especially in British culture), and how churches can encourage environments where the Spirit can move freely again. They discuss “Think the Best” culture at Christ Church Manchester, and how a fresh move of God may look very different to the ones we’ve seen before.

In this brand new podcast series from the Broadcast Network, Tom O’Toole sits down with Tim Simmonds, senior pastor of Christ Church Manchester, to talk all things Holy Spirit. Together they reflect on past moves of God, including movements like the Toronto Blessing, and ask how the Church has generally changed since the 90s. What does it mean to lead when many younger leaders have never experienced a move of God in their lifetime? Tim shares his prophetic vision for “replumbing the house” so the Spirit can move freely, the lessons learned post-lockdown, and the importance of starting new prayer meetings, and giving them names. They also explore the charismatic/traditional church divide, their frustration with performative spirituality, and the challenge of building a multi-site church that genuinely serves different communities across Manchester.

Project Weekender is a 24-hour conference for students and 20s passionate about seeing God move in their generation. In our second Saturday afternoon session, Liam Thatcher brought a high-voltage message on living an empowered life in the Spirit. A writer, speaker, and passionate follower of Jesus, Liam’s talk crackled with insight and encouragement. We were so honoured to have him with us, listen back now and stay powered up! ⚡🎧

Project Weekender is a 24-hour conference for students and 20s passionate about seeing God move in their generation. Bringing a surge of wisdom and challenge, Damilola Makinde from King’s Cross Church, London, delivered an electrifying message in our Saturday afternoon session. Damilola is the Formation Pastor at King’s Cross Church and the Advocacy Engagement Lead at the Evangelical Alliance.

Project Weekender is a 24-hour conference for students and 20s passionate about seeing God move in their generation. In our Saturday morning session, TJ Koleoso from Jubilee Church London brought a powerful message. TJ is a Mercury and Brit Award-winning musician with Ezra Collective and leads the young adults ministry at Jubilee Church. Listen back now!

Project Weekender is a 24-hour conference for students and 20s with a passion to see God move in their generation. This year, the event was opened by Andrew Wilson, Teaching Pastor at King’s Church London. Andrew holds degrees in history and theology from Cambridge (MA) and King’s College London (PhD). He is a columnist for Christianity Today and the author of several award-winning books, including Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West.