Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
Prayer
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
5/5/2024 • 15 minutes, 33 seconds
Worry
Don't worry, be happy, so the song says. And Jesus tells his followers not to worry. But that’s easier said than done, living in the very worrying world that is ours. Join Jeff Sunday at 8 as he reflects on two enemies of all of us - fear and worry
4/28/2024 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds
Complaining
It's a pastime that apparently on the increase - complaining. And sometimes a complaint is appropriate. But some of us can end up spending our lives looking for things to be upset about - and that’s bad for us, and bad for those around us. So join Jeff Sunday evening as he asks - is complaining becoming a new epidemic?
4/21/2024 • 15 minutes, 51 seconds
Rumours and Gossip
Following the news that Catherine Princess of Wales is battling cancer and considering all the frantic media speculation that led up to that announcement, join Jeff as he considers - Rumours and Gossip.
4/14/2024 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
Hope
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
4/7/2024 • 15 minutes, 23 seconds
Easter Special
This week on Lucas on Life, join Jeff as he considers the beautiful tenderness and playfulness of Jesus in His resurrection appearances. This Sunday, an Easter special.
3/31/2024 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
The Way We Talk
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
3/24/2024 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
Persepective
It’s a word that describes the way we view our world, the way we see others around us, and of course, the way we see ourselves. It's been said that we don’t see things the way they are, but the way we are. Who knows - we might get some fresh perspective...
3/17/2024 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
Conflict
Anytime we turn on the news these days, we hear about conflict - between nations, politicians, groups with opposing opinions - conflict seems to be raging, it affects our churches too - so join Jeff Lucas as he reflects on healthy and unhealthy conflict - and how we might be able to prevent a war in our own lives
3/10/2024 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Things I wish I'd known - Part 5
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
3/3/2024 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
Things I wish I'd known - Part 4
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
2/25/2024 • 16 minutes, 11 seconds
Things I wish I'd known - Part 3
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
2/18/2024 • 19 minutes, 1 second
Things I wish I'd known
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
2/11/2024 • 16 minutes
Apologising
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
2/5/2024 • 15 minutes, 39 seconds
Things I wish I'd known - Part 1
Join Jeff Lucas this week as he begins a series of programmes reflecting on lessons of life that he wishes he'd learned earlier. Wisdom is more important than gathering information. So join Jeff as he reflects on his yesterdays, and perhaps gain some insight for your today.
1/28/2024 • 12 minutes, 1 second
Doubt
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/21/2024 • 17 minutes, 15 seconds
Being Seen
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/14/2024 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Complaining
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/7/2024 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
Christmas Eve
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
12/24/2023 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
Preparing For Christmas
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
12/18/2023 • 15 minutes, 59 seconds
Healthy Leadership
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
12/10/2023 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds
Criticism
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
12/1/2023 • 15 minutes, 22 seconds
Thanksgiving
This last week has been the celebration known as Thanksgiving in America. And it coincided with a report that suggests that, when we exercise, we should add the discipline of thankfulness to our routine. Join Jeff as he considers the power of being grateful, and the biblical call to bring thanksgiving to God - and not just during the season of thanksgiving.
11/26/2023 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
Sports
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
11/20/2023 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
Forgiveness
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
11/12/2023 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds
Contentment
In a world of grabbing and getting, where we are constantly tempted to compare our lives with the people next door, or, more alluringly, the celebs portrayed in glossy magazines, Jeff asks the question: are we followers of Jesus living contended lives? Join Jeff, Sunday at 8, for Lucas - on contentment.
11/5/2023 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Telling the truth
This last week former President Trump has been trail, basically for not telling the truth. An article in the Times suggested that he is not alone in being economic with truth - apparently, we call do it, and on a regular basis at that. Join Jeff Lucas this Sunday at 8 as he considers, we Christians who follow the Jesus who is the way, truth and life - are we people who kindly, lovingly...tell the truth?
10/29/2023 • 15 minutes, 50 seconds
The Choices We Make
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
10/22/2023 • 19 minutes, 49 seconds
Sharing our faith
In a world of darkness and pain, shown so tragically this last week in the outbreak of terrorism and hostilities in the Holy Land, the gospel is so desperately needed. It is good - and vital news. Join Jeff this Sunday has he asks the question - when it comes to sharing our faith, passing on the news - have we lost our voices?
10/15/2023 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds
The Way We Talk
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
10/8/2023 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
The power of togetherness
This last week the BBC highlighted the story of Shaun Pinner, a former soldier of the British Army who joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces as a contracted fighter in 2018 and fought during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Tortured and sentenced to death, Shaun described how friendship and community kept him going. Now free after a prisoner exchange, he celebrated the vital power of community. So join Jeff as he talks about the vital need we all share - the need to be together, to belong.
10/1/2023 • 22 minutes, 11 seconds
The speed we live
This week there's been a lot of discussion in Wales about the mandatory 20mph speed limit. This week Jeff, very much used to dashing through life, asks the question - do we need to slow down, adjust our rhythm, and set something of a speed limit - on us?
9/24/2023 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
Risk
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
9/10/2023 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds
Sharing Our Faith
Evangelism. It's a word that makes most Christians feel guilty, because we can be rather quiet about our faith. And some suggest that we don't need to share the message, just live it. Join Jeff this Sunday as he talks about living and sharing the gospel.
9/3/2023 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
Criticism
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
8/27/2023 • 20 minutes, 29 seconds
Disagreeing
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
8/20/2023 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Reflections on Sport
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
8/13/2023 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds
Fame
Fame - it something that many hunger for. And in the church world, often there are debates about high profile Christians leaders being ‘celebrity Christians’. Join Jeff Lucas this Sunday as he reflect on the strange hunger that we can have for fame, and asks - do well known Christians need to be brought down to size?
8/6/2023 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
Encouragement
In a week where a major pop superstar publicly thanked her fans for emails and letters of encouragement, let’s consider how we can not only be more proactive about cheering others on - but how we become a little more like God as we do so.
7/30/2023 • 18 minutes, 20 seconds
Embarrassment
It’s something that happens to all of us. We look around for the ground to swallow us up, we wish we could eat our words. But surely, we can’t spend our lives worrying too much about what others think. Join Jeff as he considers an emotion that affects us all - the power of embarrassment.
7/23/2023 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
Availability
Availability - what kind of people change the world? Is it the gifted, the go-getters, the genius creatives - or as followers of Jesus, is it rather the people who consistently make themselves available to God, so that He can get His will done through them.
7/16/2023 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
The Sound of Silence
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
7/9/2023 • 27 minutes, 8 seconds
Ageing
South Korea changed the way it records people ages this last week - everyone, officially, became younger! So, on Lucas on Life, Jeff considers - what's our attitude towards ageing ourselves - and how do we view the elderly?
7/2/2023 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds
Busyness
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
6/23/2023 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
Conflict
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
6/18/2023 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Grace
In the midst of scandels surrounding prominent church leaders and the downfall of media stars like Philip Schofield, join Jeff as he ponders the amazing grace of God. And he poses the question - when someone famous falls, do we weep for all who have been hurt - or rub our hands with joy. Grace - is amazing - and wonderful to share.
6/11/2023 • 15 minutes, 59 seconds
Money
According to the chancellor speaking this week, the battle against inflation is not yet over - grocery prices are still sky high. As we all face the squeeze on cash, join jeff as he reflects on money, generosity and the perils of just accumulating stuff.
5/28/2023 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
Guidance
Here’s a question all Christians face: what does God want me to do with my life? How can I know guidance, and discover the will of God? Join Jeff as she shares some of his experience with simply knowing which way to take...
5/21/2023 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Lessons for parenting
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
5/14/2023 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds
Tradition
With the Coronation taking the spotligh, and the array of rich and sometimes strange traditions that are part of the 950 year history of crownings, Jeff considers - what role does tradition have in our lives and churches?
5/7/2023 • 16 minutes, 2 seconds
Being Offended
Living in what some call a snowflake or cancel culture Jeff asks the question - have some of us embraced being offended as a hobby?
4/30/2023 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
The Party Planner
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
4/16/2023 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
Truth
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
4/2/2023 • 13 minutes, 49 seconds
Friendship
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
3/26/2023 • 15 minutes, 38 seconds
Unsung Heroes
At the end of a week when glittering stars gathered for the annual Oscars ceremony, join Jeff as he introduces us to three unsung heroes - they'll never be famous on earth, but they’re surely famous in heaven.
3/19/2023 • 17 minutes, 24 seconds
Dementia
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
3/12/2023 • 13 minutes, 49 seconds
Being Kind
This last saw the passing of Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the first woman speaker of the House of Commons. Betty was celebrated by many for her wisdom, wit - and kindness. So join Jeff this week as he considers, how we can change the world - with kindness.
3/5/2023 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Seeing People
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
2/19/2023 • 15 minutes, 55 seconds
The Way We Talk
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
2/12/2023 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds
Apologising
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
2/5/2023 • 15 minutes, 39 seconds
Self Awareness
In the wake of so called Seatbeltgate, where Prime Minister Rishi Sunak received a fixed penalty and made national headlines, Join Jeff for Lucas on Life as he asks the question: just how self aware are we?
1/29/2023 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds
Burn Out
At the end of a week where we have heard that the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, has resigned because of burnout, join Jeff as he considers the question - are we living out lives at frazzled warp speed - heading in the same direction?
1/22/2023 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
Conflict
The news this weekend is dominated by the publication of Prince Harrys book, Spare, this coming Tuesday. As we consider the sad sight of long standing conflicts being played out in the public square, Jeff Lucas calls us to consider how well we do with conflict. Are our churches places where healthy conflict can happen - and are we people who like to go looking for trouble?
1/8/2023 • 15 minutes, 39 seconds
New Year Resolutions
At the time of the year when we consider resolutions, Jeff shares his one resolution for 2023 - and that is an intentional choice to be available to God.
1/1/2023 • 26 minutes, 57 seconds
Preparing for Christmas
Join Jeff as he prepares for Christmas
12/23/2022 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Making Jesus Known
This last week it was reported that Christians are now in the minority in the UK. In the light of that news, join Jeff as he considers a challenged given by the Archbishop of York - that we all, in word and deed, work to make Jesus known.
12/2/2022 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
Being Thankful
This week, in America and Canada, the annual holiday of thanksgiving has been celebrated. Join Jeff to consider how we should live thankful lives, even when life is tough and how thankfulness, year-round, is good for our health.
11/28/2022 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds
Sports
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
11/21/2022 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
Slowing Down
You really wouldn’t think it would be so difficult, just putting your foot on the break of life, yet sometimes, it’s essential and waiting, is part of the deal too.
11/14/2022 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
The Sound of Silence
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
11/7/2022 • 17 minutes, 53 seconds
Availibility
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
10/30/2022 • 16 minutes, 21 seconds
How to treat leaders
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
10/23/2022 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds
U-Turn
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
10/16/2022 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Change
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
10/9/2022 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds
Slow Down
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
9/4/2022 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
Just good news
Perhaps you’ve noticed it too. Our news bulletins seem to be crammed packed with bad news. While we don’t want to put our heads in the sand, too much bad news can seriously affect the mind and the soul. This Sunday join Jeff for a show which contains nothing but good news…
8/28/2022 • 16 minutes, 40 seconds
Consumer Church
We're all consumers. We're clear about what we like, we want life to be done our way. But what if that attitude prevails in our local churches, and we become customers rather than congregants? Join Jeff Lucas as he considers the challenge of church consumerism.
8/21/2022 • 13 minutes, 13 seconds
The Power of Kindness
This last week, the hugely popular singer and actor Olivia Newton John passed away. As tributes poured in, there was one word that so many used to describe her - it was her kindness. This week, on Lucas on Life, Jeff consider how we can change the world - with the power of kindness.
8/14/2022 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Lessons from the Lionesses
Surely it was a moment of cheer for most, as England's lionesses brought football home. And so this week join Jeff as he reflects on his own less than illustrious sporting careers, and introduces us to a 75 year old centre forward called Josie.
8/7/2022 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds
Technology
It ’s become a centre peice in all our lives. But are our laptops our phones, our watches helping us, or dominating us? Join Jeff Sunday at 8 as he considers how we might tame our technology
7/31/2022 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
Disagreement - Part 2
What do we do when we fall out and get into conflict with other believers, when church becomes a battleground? Join Jeff Lucas for the second programme on how to disagree in the right, biblical way.
7/24/2022 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Disagreement - Part 1
Christians disagree-conflict is healthy and neutral. We come from a huge variety of backgrounds and opinions - but in a world of shouting and rancour, how can we disagree….agreeably?
7/17/2022 • 14 minutes, 44 seconds
Welcome
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
7/10/2022 • 16 minutes, 38 seconds
God’s Faithfulness
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
7/3/2022 • 15 minutes, 14 seconds
Listening
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
6/26/2022 • 11 minutes, 56 seconds
Sharing Faith
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
6/19/2022 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds
God’s Parties
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
6/12/2022 • 14 minutes, 38 seconds
Seeing People
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
5/29/2022 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
Kindness
There's quite a shortage of one commodity, yet it usually costs nothing - and that's kindness. Join Jeff for Lucas on Life, as he share about how his own life - and then the life of a local gangster - was changed by the power of kindness
5/22/2022 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
Contentment
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
5/15/2022 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
Perspective
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
5/8/2022 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Leadership
In the wake of repeated headlines and rumors about abuse of power in the House of Commons, with charges of bullying and mysogony abounding, Jeff calls us to look at our churches, which can ge safe, healthy families, or place where spiritual abuse takes place. Join Jeff Sunday etc...
5/1/2022 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds
Forgiveness
In a week where there’s been a lot of talk about forgiveness - partygate included - we know that whatever our political opinions on Mr Johnsons drinks party, that we, in our own lives, are called to walk in forgiveness. But forgiveness is easy to talk about, harder to walk in. Join Jeff on Lucas on Life etc…..forgiveness
4/24/2022 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Easter Special
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
4/17/2022 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Gerald Coates
This last week, Gerald Coates, a well-known figure in the UK church, went home to be with the Lord. In this weeks Lucas on Life, Jeff reflects on the impact that Gerald made on him personally, in a call for us to be us, the people that God made us to be, and also the need for us to rely on the help of the Holy Spirit.
4/10/2022 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Offendedness
This week the headlines were filled with the news that Will slapped Chris - because he was offended by a joke. Join Jeff for Lucas on Life, as we reflect on what being offended all the time can do to us, to our relationships and our churches
4/3/2022 • 13 minutes, 24 seconds
Doubt
Doubt. it’s something most Christians can experience, but at times we are reluctant to talk about it. Join Jeff Lucas for Lucas on Life, as we talk honestly and openly about the uncomfortable subject of doubt.
3/27/2022 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds
Change and Growth
It’s what we followers of Jesus are called to, but the question is - is it actually happening in our lives, or have we surrendered to sameness? Join Jeff Lucas for Lucas on Life, Sunday at 8.
3/20/2022 • 14 minutes, 41 seconds
Encouragement
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
3/13/2022 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Being Decisive
Decisions - we make many of them every day, and we want to choose wisely. This Sunday at 8, join Jeff Lucas as he reflect on the power of good choices.
3/6/2022 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Fear and courage
Fear can paralyze us - but Jesus calls us to ‘not be afraid. And He does it repeatedly. Join Jeff Lucas as we consider fear and courage.
2/20/2022 • 14 minutes
Conflict
In a week when there has been so much conflict in Westminster, we’re going to look at how we, as follows of Jesus, handle disagreement. How can we learn to disagree well. Lucas on Life. Sunday at 8pm.
2/13/2022 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Unity - Part 2
The church is meant to be a lighthouse people, modeling what life with God likes like. But that doesn’t happen if were fighting, squabbling, dividing. So join Jeff Lucas for Lucas on Life Sunday at 8, in a second program that focuses on maintaining unity
2/6/2022 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
Unity - Part 1
The Bible calls us to maintain unity in our churches, but often, sadly, we do the opposite, and that presents a sad message to a watching world. So how can we maintain unity?
1/30/2022 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
Reflection
Often life is a dash, and we don’t take time to reflect, to look back and look forward. And when that happens, we just end up breathless, anxious, and doing the same old things. Join Jeff as he reflects on….reflecting.
1/23/2022 • 15 minutes, 3 seconds
Apologising
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/16/2022 • 27 minutes, 5 seconds
De-Cluttering
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/9/2022 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
God of the Impossibles - Part 2
As Boxing Day approaches, the time traditionally when gifts were distributed, Jeff considers the story of Mary in this second of two shows about the God of impossible, who gave the gift of Jesus to Mary, and of course to us all. Join Jeff for a faith strengthening reflection - the second part of two shows on the God of the impossible.
12/26/2021 • 10 minutes, 12 seconds
God of the Impossibles
With all of the speculation about a potential Covid affected Christmas, everything can seem inevitable. We need to be reminded, especially in a time of restriction and uncertainty, that we still serve a God who is the God of the impossible. Join Jeff as he reflect on the familiar Christmas story - and be encouraged in faith and expectation
12/19/2021 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
How we treat leaders
It's universally agreed that leadership generally, and Christian leadership specifically has been really tough during this pandemic. So this week, on Lucas on Life, Jeff asks the question - how do we treat our leaders, and how can we best pray for them?
12/12/2021 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Reflections for a tough year
At the end of a tough week with the fear about the Omnichron virus, Jeff offers us some reflections about how we as believers might respond. Sunday at 8…etc
12/5/2021 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
Technology
Technology has transformed all of our lives. We are connecting, streaming, downloading, tweeting and relying on that GPS voice to get us home safely. But is technology is serving us – Or are we serving it?
11/28/2021 • 13 minutes, 35 seconds
Eternity
The last 18 months of COVID has mean that we are talking a lot about death these days. We Christians have true hope in Christ - death is still the last enemy, brings pain and grief, but ultimately Jesus has triumphed over it. This week, reflect with Jeff, as he talks about eternity, our bright future in Christ.
11/14/2021 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
Friendship
Friendship - we all need them. The recent death of one of the characters of the TV show, Friends has highlighted the need that we all have for true friendship. When trouble comes, who are our inner circle - who will we call? Join Jeff, talking about friendship.
11/7/2021 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
The Elderly
All around us are older people, many of them are the most consistent and faithful members of our churches. They are living history books. All deserve to be noticed and loved. this week, the Elderly.
10/31/2021 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
The Way We Speak
Following the tragic murder of Sir David Amess, we need to think carefully about the way we speak about those who serve us in the political arena, because surely shouting and vitriol is a fuel for actual physical violence.
10/24/2021 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
Conflict
In the pressure cooker that we're living in, with petrol line ups, worries about jobs and health...we're all living in a moment when conflict can break out so easily. and of course Christians are not immune.
10/17/2021 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Kindness
This week, where there has been a lot of shouting at petrol stations and elsewhere, Jeff challenges us to change the world - by being kind.
10/3/2021 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds
Prayer
It can be hard to pray, lets face it - in Lucas on Life, Jeff Lucas, who admits he finds prayer a struggle, offers some helpful, practical tips.
9/26/2021 • 18 minutes, 41 seconds
Lessons from Emma
The world cheered as Emma Radacanu secured her amazing victory in the US Open recently. But rather than just applauding are there some lessons that all of us can learn from her success?
9/19/2021 • 15 minutes
Availability to God
Availability - what kind of people change the world? Is it the gifted, the go-getters, the genius creatives - or as followers of Jesus, is it rather the people who consistently make themselves available to God, so that He can get His will done through them
9/12/2021 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
Moving forward in faith
A Christian is someone who has given their life to Jesus - but it's possible to gradually take it back again, or to become static as a Christian, stuck in sameness But the bible calls us to a journey, a trek of growth, as the Lord changes us by His spirit. John Jeff for Lucas on Life as he considers the question - are we still moving forward in faith?
9/5/2021 • 14 minutes, 4 seconds
Celebrating the Ordinary
We can take ordinary, uneventful life for granted and even give the impression that the Christian life is endlessly exciting. But as we look around our hurting world, we realize that the ordinary is something to celebrate and be grateful.
8/29/2021 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Slowing Down
In a world where dashing has become the norm, at least pre covid, Jeff invites us to slow down, put the kettle on, and just...do nothing. Sunday at 8 etc
8/22/2021 • 13 minutes, 12 seconds
Forgiving
It's been said that everyone believes in forgiving until we have something to forgive. But with some stunning examples of forgiveness and grace, Jeff explores the truth that the first person to benefit from forgiving is the forgiver.
8/15/2021 • 15 minutes, 50 seconds
What happens when we're wrong?
We Christians are used to feeling that we’ve got a lot right, because we follow the Lord, who has the right perspective on everything. He is always right. But we are not. So what happens when we get things wrong, and how should we respond?
8/8/2021 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Living Heart Healthy
At the end of a week where Team GB brought home some metal work from Toyko, Jeff looks at what it means for us lesser mortals to be heart healthy - mentally physically and spiritually.
8/1/2021 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Leadership, Disagreement and Prayer
After a week of rows and recriminations around national leadership, hypocrisy, and scandal, Jeff considers how we disagree - and how we treat those who lead us nationally - and in our local churches too. Join is with up to the moment relevant reflections from Jeff Lucas, Sunday at 8pm, here on premier Christian radio.
7/25/2021 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds
Lucas on Euro 2020
At the end of a week of hope and heartache, Jeff reflects on lessons learned from the Euro Final - and if you’re not a football fan, there’s much in this weeks show for you as we consider legalism, the power of encouragement, and the need for us of us to search out hearts and root out racism. Coming up this Sunday etc…
7/18/2021 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds
Finding Hope
There been a lot of hopeful talk this week - we’ve been hopeful about the tennis, hopeful about the football, hopeful that the end is in sight with Covid, and hopeful that the weather is going to improve - a continuous hope that we have as a result of living in the UK. Christians have hope - but what does that mean? This week on Lucas on Life, meet three people who have lived hopefully despite massive challenges. Tune in - and find hope for your own heart.
7/11/2021 • 15 minutes, 42 seconds
Friendship - Part 2
In a week of friendship fallouts, with Dominic once again taking a swipe at former colleague and friend Boris, and with John Bercow former speaker of the House of Commons, abandoning blue and turning red as he switched sides to the Labour Party, it’s time to look at the value of our friendships. Join Jeff for the first of two shows, Lucas on Life - Lucas on friendship.
7/4/2021 • 18 minutes, 44 seconds
Friendship - Part 1
In a week of friendship fallouts, with Dominic once again taking a swipe at former colleague and friend Boris, and with John Bercow former speaker of the House of Commons, abandoning blue and turning red as he switched sides to the Labour Party, it’s time to look at the value of our friendships. Join Jeff for the first of two shows, Lucas on Life - Lucas on friendship.
6/27/2021 • 13 minutes, 54 seconds
Waiting
It’s been a week that been all about waiting. Football fans have been waiting for the Euros, environmental campaigners have been waiting for some positive news from those Cornish pasty eating G7ers, and we’ve all been waiting for the PM to tell us about that elusive road map - and now, it’s more waiting, Waiting - it’s not fun, but we all have to do it.
6/20/2021 • 15 minutes, 46 seconds
Money - Part 3
Being generous - it's how the early Christians changed the world - without printing presses, radio and tv, rasy travel or even Facebook (!) they turned heads and hearts to Jesus. And they did it, largely, through acts of service and generosity. A third show in a series of three on money, join Jeff for Lucas on money part 3, especially looking at the power of generosity
6/6/2021 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Money - Part 2
Money makes the world go round, or so it's said. In the 2nd of three shows about money, Jeff digs into the treasure chest of the book of proverbs to mine some ancient wisdom about money...join him, Sunday etc
5/30/2021 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Money - Part 1
At the end of a week where stock markets skipped and cryptocurrencies rose and fell, Jeff begins a series of 3 shows talking about money - how we use it, and how sometimes, we allow it to use us.
5/23/2021 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Kindness
Following the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Jeff looks into how basic kindness is a necessity in everyday life.
5/16/2021 • 27 minutes
Integrity
In a world where sleaze and corruption is all around, God calls us to be people of integrity. Bit what does that look like?
5/9/2021 • 27 minutes, 36 seconds
Lucas on Eternity
Following on from the funeral of HRH Prince Phillip, Jeff looks at the truth of eternity with Jesus, and His victory over death.
4/25/2021 • 21 minutes
Lockdown Treasures
As we emerge from lockdown, there are lessons that we have learned during this last year that we want to continue to apply. Join Jeff as he considers ‘Lockdown Treasures’
4/18/2021 • 17 minutes, 52 seconds
Lucas on flying
In this season when we're not flying too much because of restrictions, Jeff shares some inflight stories about sharing Jesus, and sharing grace.
4/11/2021 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds
Easter
This Easter Day, join Jeff as he explores the real message of Easter what Jesus has done gives us life before - and after death. And meet one lady who, because of the Easter message, knew how to live well, and die well too.
4/4/2021 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds
Fighting Nicely
We’ve been shocked by news of violence in the last days - ten killed in a shooting in Colorado, 20 police officers wounded in the so-called Kill The Bill protest that turned into a full blown riot in Bristol. When people get angry, things turn nicely. We Christians fall out and get frustrated too - so how should we act when the emotional temperature is high?
3/28/2021 • 20 minutes, 16 seconds
Being a Disciple
The word “disciple” is used frequently in the new Testament. But what exactly does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus and does it involve super sainthood? Join Jeff Lucas for the first of two shows about discipleship.
3/21/2021 • 18 minutes, 29 seconds
Getting Along
In a week well there’s been a lot of talk about Royal in fighting, Jeff Lucas turns the challenge around and asks how we all might get along and live in greater harmony.
3/14/2021 • 18 minutes, 9 seconds
Kindness
At a time when locking down can mean high stress, tempers frayed and the potential for conflict increases, Jeff looks at how we can change the world with the simple power of kindness.
3/8/2021 • 16 minutes, 53 seconds
Feeling Safe with Father God
This week, Jeff looks at the truth that, in an uncertain and changing world, as followers of Jesus we can rest secure in the Father’s love.
3/1/2021 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
Influence
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
2/22/2021 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Being Ordinary
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
2/15/2021 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
Seeing People
This week, on Lucas on Life, and during a time when we’re all experiencing restrictions, social distancing and in some cases, total isolation, Jeff asks - when we do see people, do we really see people? Do we notice, care, listen?
2/8/2021 • 14 minutes, 26 seconds
The Way We Lead
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
2/1/2021 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
Lockdown Tips
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/25/2021 • 17 minutes, 32 seconds
Getting Real
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/18/2021 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds
Encouragement
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/11/2021 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
New Years Resolutions
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/4/2021 • 15 minutes, 12 seconds
Shepherds - Christmas Special
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
12/28/2020 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Mary - Christmas Special
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
12/21/2020 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Joseph - Christmas Special
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
12/14/2020 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Airport encounters
In his travels, Jeff meets some fascinating people - this week he introduces us to a lady who displayed consistent, beautiful kindness - and a chap with whom he almost got into a fight - awkward!
11/30/2020 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds
Talking about Jesus
This week Jeff talks about talking…..about Jesus. Evangelism - have we gone quiet, when the world needs to hear about the Lord?
11/23/2020 • 16 minutes, 2 seconds
Remembering
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
11/16/2020 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Lockdown Special 3
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
11/9/2020 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
Lockdown Special 2
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
11/2/2020 • 11 minutes, 57 seconds
Lockdown Special
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
10/25/2020 • 14 minutes, 59 seconds
Identity
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
10/18/2020 • 13 minutes, 24 seconds
Having Fun
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
10/11/2020 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
The Faith Virus
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
10/4/2020 • 25 minutes, 29 seconds
Following Jesus
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
9/27/2020 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
Doubt
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
9/20/2020 • 14 minutes, 26 seconds
Humility
The Bible tells us to be humble and gentle, but is it easier said than done?
9/13/2020 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
Rushing
It has been a strange year for all of us and slowing down and living life without a normal structure also has its challenges.
9/6/2020 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Saying Sorry
We all need to apologise at times, but some have the inability to own up and face thier crimes and just say 'sorry'.
8/30/2020 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds
Pharisee
Following the rules is something we're all being told to do in this strange time. Though sometimes rule-keeping can replace living faith and this is where the Pharisees come in.
8/23/2020 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
Listening
If we're going to follow God we need to listen to him, we also need to listen to each other
8/16/2020 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Is the Church beautiful?
Are we correct in saying 'God's Church is beautiful?'
8/9/2020 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds
How to Walk on Water
Inspired by Peter's walk on water, Jeff tries to walk on Water.
8/2/2020 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Faithfulness
Faithfulness, a characteristic often associated with missionary heroes can also be reflected by our own simple walk with Christ.
7/26/2020 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds
The way we talk
Sometimes, we come across as sounding rude, this week Jeff looks the way we talk and how we can improve.
7/19/2020 • 14 minutes, 11 seconds
Preaching
As we spend a lot of our time listening to preaching, Jeff explains how Good Biblical and relevant preaching is absolutely vital.
7/12/2020 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Getting Older
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
7/5/2020 • 17 minutes, 26 seconds
Wrestling with God's Grace
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
6/28/2020 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Kindness
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God's truth, whatever life throws at us.
6/21/2020 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds
Being Critical
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God’s truth, whatever life throws at us.
6/14/2020 • 21 minutes, 33 seconds
Real Friendship
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God’s truth, whatever life throws at us.
6/7/2020 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
Pentecost Sunday
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God’s truth, whatever life throws at us.
5/31/2020 • 17 minutes, 42 seconds
Being Nice
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God’s truth, whatever life throws at us.
5/24/2020 • 15 minutes, 18 seconds
Decision Making and Gods Will
How do we make wise decisions, God's way?
5/20/2020 • 17 minutes, 22 seconds
When we feel sad
Jeff talks about a subject which is surely affected many of us during this season, sadness.
5/3/2020 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Lockdown
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God’s truth, whatever life throws at us.
4/26/2020 • 17 minutes, 36 seconds
Palm Sunday
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God’s truth, whatever life throws at us.
4/5/2020 • 5 minutes, 54 seconds
Doubt
We all experience doubt, what if there isn't a God? What if we're making this up?
Doubt is part of faith and we don't need to be afraid of it...
3/29/2020 • 5 minutes, 14 seconds
Slowing Down
You really wouldn’t think it would be so difficult, just putting your foot on the break of life, yet sometimes, it’s essential and waiting, is part of the deal too.
3/22/2020 • 4 minutes, 23 seconds
Being Known As A Christian
As Roman Chapter 12 says, we are called to be non-conformists. It’s a challenge and not always that easy, here’s why.
3/15/2020 • 4 minutes, 33 seconds
Knowing Your Limits
Often we Christians are told that if want to walk on water, we should get out of the boat.
Though sometimes we need to know that it’s ok to stay in the boat, knowing our limits, what we can’t do and what we shouldn’t do.
3/8/2020 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Friendship
It’s something we all want and something Jesus needed, so how to we build authentic, real and deep friendship?
3/1/2020 • 6 minutes, 53 seconds
When Church gets boring
Surely it happens to all of us when we’ve sung that worship song, 200 times or so it feels, what do you do, when Church becomes dull?
2/21/2020 • 28 minutes, 56 seconds
Challenges and Opportunity
A subject that can make us feel challenged and uncomfortable, Evangelism. How can we do it?
2/17/2020 • 17 minutes, 32 seconds
Pointing people to God
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God’s truth, whatever life throws at us.
2/10/2020 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Noticing people
How can we change the World? Very simple and it doesn’t cost us anything, it's something as simple as noticing people.
2/2/2020 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
Addiction
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God’s truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/26/2020 • 17 minutes, 5 seconds
Celebrating the Ordinary
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God’s truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/19/2020 • 6 minutes, 14 seconds
Change in the New Year
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God’s truth, whatever life throws at us.
1/3/2020 • 17 minutes, 39 seconds
Unsung Heroes
It’s something so many seem hungry for, fame. Are celebrities the real heroes of our culture?
This week, Jeff introduces you to some unsung heroes
12/31/2019 • 20 minutes, 36 seconds
Christmas
Join Jeff Lucas as he uses his own unique brand of humour and storytelling to help us understand God’s truth, whatever life throws at us.
12/22/2019 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
The Need to Think
As Christians, we need to use and engage our brains, rather than solely using the Bible as a reference point.
12/10/2019 • 17 minutes, 53 seconds
Journeying with God
One of the common biblical statements we often hear from the church is ‘asking Jesus into our hearts’, though does this really captures what the life of discipleship is actually about?