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Severn is a Bristol-based church for people who are searching for hope and wanting to contribute to the well-being of other people. This podcast feed is pretty much everything we're making in audio form, from talks and discussions to meditations and music. That's why it's our "all you can eat buffet", with the whole spread in one convenient place. (Look out for more focused feeds on particular topics as we launch them if you prefer going "a la carte".) Online, we live at https://www.severnchurchbristol.org You'll find our live online gatherings and social chatter at https://www.facebook.com/severnchurchbristol And our big stack of videos is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@severnchurchbristol

  1. The Desert Trials episode 1 - the bread trial: what the devil said

    3D AGO

    The Desert Trials episode 1 - the bread trial: what the devil said

    We’re going through Lent spending time every day, not alone but with Jesus in the desert, not empty but full of his Spirit, not resting but wrestling with the things that get between us and God, not relying on ourselves but trusting in God to win every battle thanks to what Jesus did. Matthew 4:2-3 After fasting for forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.’ How different do we feel when we are hungry? Are we our best selves? Our worst selves? Which of those is closer to who we really are? What is Jesus being tempted to do here? Is it just about bread? What about the word "If" here? How much is that doing to try and undermine Jesus? Can we relate? How does it feel for our identity or integrity to be questioned? How would we respond? We're inviting you to spend a few days reflecting on this before we look at Jesus' response together in our next episode.

    12 min
  2. Lent series: The Desert Trials - introduction

    4D AGO

    Lent series: The Desert Trials - introduction

    Over the next six weeks, we're going to spend time with Jesus in the desert - a place where he was taken at a pivotal point in his life to face a spiritual battle before he began his ministry. The story we have of this battle takes the form of a conversation between Jesus and God's enemy, Satan, "the devil". In this introduction, we look at the whole story and how it fits into the bigger stories of the gospel and the Bible as a whole. The desert was not just a difficult, desolate place. It was the front line of a battle, seen as a dumping ground of isolation, prison for demons and a stronghold of evil, the opposite of good life. Jesus was not heading there for a peaceful retreat but to engage in battle, and he looked to readers of this story like a leader. For a Jewish audience, he would have sounded like Moses who spent 40 days fasting on Mount Sinai before receiving the Jewish law. Others will have noticed that Luke put this story after a family tree which linked Jesus to Adam, everyone's ancestor, and wondered if Jesus could succeed where Adam and Eve failed in dealing with temptation. It's hard for us to find 40 days away from our normal lives, but can we find some time every day in Lent to spend with Jesus in the desert? Can it help us to see ourselves, our relationships and our purpose in the world a different way and get us ready for Easter, where Jesus finishes the battle? Upcoming episodes (one per week every Wednesday): Episode 1 - the bread trial - what the devil saidEpisode 2 - the bread trial - what Jesus saidEpisode 3 - the temple trial - what the devil saidEpisode 4 - the temple trial - what Jesus saidEpisode 5 - the world trial - what the devil saidEpisode 6 - the world trial - what Jesus said Find more about Lent and Easter at severnchurchbristol.org/lent

    17 min
  3. Talk: God wants to be with you - David Jennings

    FEB 8

    Talk: God wants to be with you - David Jennings

    What is worship all about? David Jennings looks at how important it has always been for God's people to worship, how this has been reflected in buildings and structures, and how these give us a meaningful picture today.

    27 min
  4. Severn's Vision 2026

    FEB 1

    Severn's Vision 2026

    Where are we as a church, what makes us who we are, and what are we looking forward to in 2026? Owen and Claire Lynch share how Severn is an inclusive community of friends where all people are welcome to encounter Christ Jesus. If you would like to know more about giving to Severn, see severnchurchbristol.org/giving. To find the FAQs and other material to accompany this talk, visit https://severnchurchbristol.org/vision2026.

    20 min
  5. Talk: A short guide to the Bible (part 1) - Claire Lynch

    JAN 25

    Talk: A short guide to the Bible (part 1) - Claire Lynch

    How can we get to grips with the Bible and what it means? Claire Lynch looks at how it fits together lots of stories as part of one big story of life, purpose, relationships, struggles, suffering, hope and fulfilment. Can looking at the Bible as a box set with recognisable episodes help us to explore it and connect it with our lives today?

    32 min
  6. Talk: Rhythms and rituals - Owen Lynch

    JAN 11

    Talk: Rhythms and rituals - Owen Lynch

    How do we find meaning in life through what we regularly do? Owen Lynch looks at the role of repeated patterns, habits or rituals in diverse places, from the minds of sports stars to the tables of families. God's people have also been encouraged for centuries to remember who we and God are to each other through shared festivals with meaningful meals. This year, people at Severn can expect to share the Lord's Supper regularly, and we remember what this means - Jesus' life, given for us - as we share it today.

    24 min
  7. Talk and meditation: For such a time

    JAN 4

    Talk and meditation: For such a time

    What might God have prepared you for this year? The story of Esther describes a woman in an unusual work situation, picked out by leaders with their own purposes in mind, but seemingly placed by God for an unimaginably important role. Jewish people regularly celebrate this story and credit God, who is not directly seen in it, for saving and supporting them through Esther's faith and faithfulness. Can we also discern purpose from God in our work, family or community?

    30 min
  8. Talk and meditation: Following the star to Jesus - Owen Lynch

    12/14/2025

    Talk and meditation: Following the star to Jesus - Owen Lynch

    What would a meeting with the baby Jesus have been like? Owen Lynch looks at this from the viewpoint of Magi - the “wise men” who came with expectations set by prophecy, valuable gifts and a hazardous journey that brushed with powers who wanted nothing to come from Jesus’ life. Could Jesus have held the power to change lives, and could this have been seen at the time we celebrate at Christmas? This talk includes a recitation of TS Eliot’s poem, “Journey of the Magi”, a time for guided meditation and reflection, and a celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

    35 min
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Severn is a Bristol-based church for people who are searching for hope and wanting to contribute to the well-being of other people. This podcast feed is pretty much everything we're making in audio form, from talks and discussions to meditations and music. That's why it's our "all you can eat buffet", with the whole spread in one convenient place. (Look out for more focused feeds on particular topics as we launch them if you prefer going "a la carte".) Online, we live at https://www.severnchurchbristol.org You'll find our live online gatherings and social chatter at https://www.facebook.com/severnchurchbristol And our big stack of videos is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@severnchurchbristol

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  • Creator
    Severn Church, Bristol
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Severn Church, Bristol
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