About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 329 episodes
- Faith - Part 2 · 14 minIt’s a word we Christians use a lot. Faith. Faith is the foundation of our walk with God. But what does it mean to grow in faith? And what does faith look like when our prayers…
- Faith - Part 1 · 17 minIt’s a word we Christians use a lot. Faith. Faith is the foundation of our walk with God. But what does it mean to grow in faith? And what does faith look like when our prayers…
- Managing God · 14 minEver caught yourself telling God how things ought to work out? This week on Lucas on Life, Jeff explores something we can all find ourselves doing trying to manage God. From the…
- When We Feel Written Off · 14 minSometimes we feel that life has passed us by, and it’s too late to find a spring in our step. But with God, there’s always a chance to rediscover our purpose, even when others…
- Listening · 17 minIt’s something we all think we’re rather good at – listening. But in a world full of distractions, we can easily fail to give God and others our full attention. Join Jeff this…
- Hope from the Headlines · 13 minAs he considers how we can find hope in the headlines, Jeff Lucas takes us to a rather unlikely place – the British Museum. We also meet a water buffalo called Doris and take a…
- What's Happening This Week · 15 minThere’s been a lot of talk about hope in the news this week. It’s been the theme of the Labour Party Conference, and the reason behind the creation of a memorial to J. R. R…
- Spiritual Dryness · 17 minThere are days, and sometimes seasons, when we experience spiritual dryness, when life feels like we’re stranded in the Sahara Desert. It can be even harder when God seems…
- Humility · 16 minIt’s an attitude that’s hard to maintain in a grabbing world, Join Jeff Lucas as he considers the biblical call to live humbly, and an uncomfortable truth for some of us…
- Suffering and Loss · 27 minHow do we, as Christians, face suffering, loss and the reality of our own death if Jesus doesn’t return first? With his trademark honesty and vulnerability, Jeff explores how we…
- Thankfullness · 15 minThankfulness. The Bible calls us to live thankful lives. But can practising gratitude consistently change the way we think. especially when we begin each day with thankfulness?…
- Doubt · 18 minDoubt can be a real challenge for us as believers. Although the Bible has much to say about it, we can still be reluctant to talk openly about our own doubts. Join Jeff this…
- The Way We See The Elderly · 14 minAs Jeff turns 70, he reflects on growing older and challenges the way we think about and treat elderly people. Are we valuing their wisdom and experience, or too quick to…
- Strengthen Your Church - Part 7 · 16 minIn the final part of his series on strengthening your local church, Jeff Lucas explores the power of generosity. Discover how being generous with our time, encouragement…
- Strengthen Your Church - Part 6 · 17 minJeff explores why simply showing up can make a difference. While Covid changed the way we gather, church is about more than just turning up. Discover how bringing passion…
- Strengthen Your Church - Part 5 · 14 minJeff explores how simple acts of kindness, encouragement and humility can strengthen the local church. In a world where Christians have too often made headlines for the wrong…
- Strengthen Your Church - Part 4 · 16 minJeff Lucas reflects on the purpose of the local church, reminding us that it doesn't exist simply to bless us. The church belongs to Jesus, not to us, and we're called to…
- Strengthening Your Church - Part 3 · 13 minContinuing his series on how we can bless and strengthen our local churches, Jeff reflects on the danger of cynicism. While acknowledging that churches and leaders sometimes…
- Strengthening Your Church - Part 2 · 13 minContinuing his series on how we can bless our local churches, this week on Lucas on Life, Jeff reflects on the recent flurry of church leadership scandals. He suggests they can…
- Strengthening Our Church - Part 1 · 12 minHow can we become people who bless our local churches? In Lucas on Life this Sunday evening, Jeff Lucas explores three attitudes that can become toxic in church, family and…
- Managing Our Tech · 15 minWe're all living in a high tech world. Our phones are smart, our laptops let us browse at lightning speed, and that voice in our sat nav tells us exactly where to go. But here's…
- Philadelphia - Part 6 · 12 minJoin Jeff as he continues his series on the seven churches of the book of Revelation. This week he visits Phildelphia - a city blessed by being near a volcano - and cursed…
- 7 Churches - Part 5 - Sardis · 13 minLiving for Jesus isn't about appearances alone. As Jeff continues his series on the seven churches of Revelation, journey with him to Sardis, where believers were challenged to…
- 7 Churches - Part 3 - Pergamum · 14 minThis week Jeff takes us to ancient Pergamum, where one of the early Christian communities faced huge pressure to compromise. Reflecting on Jesus’ words to believers who were…
- 7 Churches - Part 2 - Ephesus · 17 minJeff continues his series from the seven churches of Revelation with a visit to Smyrna, a city marked by suffering, pressure, and fierce loyalty to Christ. Standing among the…
- 7 Churches - Part 1 - Ephesus · 26 minFollowing a recent trip to Turkey to visit the locations of the seven churches of Revelation, Jeff begins a new series exploring the sights and sounds of those ancient…
- Anger · 13 minThis week, Jeff Lucas takes on anger, the kind we justify, hide, or let simmer under the surface. Jeff explores how unchecked anger can quietly shape our lives and how facing it…
- Church Consumerism · 11 minIs church something we attend… or something we’ve turned into a product? Jeff Lucas challenges the culture of 'what’s in it for me?' and calls us back to a deeper, more costly…
- Praying for Those Who Preach · 18 minPreachers carry more than a message. They carry pressure, scrutiny, and responsibility. In this episode, Jeff Lucas looks at why those who teach and lead need consistent…
- Humility · 17 minWe know God calls us to be people of humility, but that isn’t always easy. It’s all too easy to start thinking we’re better, or that our church is better. And before we know it…
- Easter Sunday · 16 minEaster Sunday is here, when we celebrate the truth that Christ is Risen, but sometimes its hard to believe that He is risen for us - me, you. Join Jeff as he considers three of…
- When Leaders Fail · 15 minIn recent months, we’ve seen heartbreaking stories of high profile leaders and churches falling through neglect, abuse, sexual sin and more. It’s not just disappointing, it can…
- Presence · 15 minWe all know we’re living in turbulent times, and fear is everywhere. So how should we, as Christians, respond when dark clouds gather? Join Jeff as he reflects on words Jesus…
- Fighting God · 17 minTalking about wrestling might seem a little unusual, but this Sunday Jeff Lucas reflects on our human tendency to wrestle with, sometimes even fight with God. Throughout biblical…
- Temptation · 15 minTemptation. We all know, and the Bible makes it clear, that we all struggle with temptation - its the challenge of being human. But in this weeks Lucas on Life, Jeff considers…
- The Power of Welcome · 19 minIn this weeks Lucas on Life, Jeff Lucas shares the primary reason that he became a Christian as a totally unchurched 17 year old - and it was the warm and wonderful welcome that…
- The Random Vicar - Part 5 · 16 minIn the final programme of The Random Vicar - Jeff ponders over events of his career, reflection on sadness and happiness, the power of listening, simple kindness and the day his…
- The Random Vicar - Part 4 · 19 minIn the fourth programme of The Random Vicar - Jeff ponders over events of his career, reflection on sadness and happiness, the power of listening, simple kindness and the day his…
- The Random Vicar - Part 3 · 28 minJeff continues his stories of ministry, pulling back the curtain on odd church moments, tough pastoral calls, unexpected grace, and the awkward humanity that comes with trying to…
- The Random Vicar - Part 2 · 18 minJeff dives into stories from his years in ministry, pulling back the curtain on odd church moments, tough pastoral calls, unexpected grace, and the awkward humanity that comes…
- The Random Vicar - Part 1 · 18 minJeff dives into stories from his years in ministry, pulling back the curtain on odd church moments, tough pastoral calls, unexpected grace, and the awkward humanity that comes…
- New Year Resolution - Part 2 · 15 minIn the second programme on resolutions and choices, Jeff Lucas asks an honest question: do we really believe we can change? Or do we—even as followers of Jesus—settle for staying…
- New Year Resolutions - Part 1 · 16 minIt’s that time of year again, when many of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. It’s a natural moment to pause, take stock, and ask who we’re becoming—and who we’d…
- Joseph Part 2 · 15 minIn the second programme, Jeff continues to explore the character of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Through his self-control, sensitivity to God, and steady faithfulness, Joseph…
- Joseph Part 1 · 16 minJoseph barely features in the Nativity story, yet Jeff Lucas argues he is its quiet hero. Called a righteous man in the Bible, Joseph forces us to ask what righteousness really…
- Friendship Part 2 · 17 minIn the second programme on friendship, Jeff speaks personally about how friends have carried him through some of the toughest seasons of his life. Lucas on Life.
- Friendship Part 1 · 16 minThe very public fallout between Marjorie Taylor Greene and her former friend Donald Trump is a grim example of how quickly friendships can collapse. Join Jeff as he reflects on…
