Holy Trinity Rathmines Podcast

Holy Trinity Rathmines
  • 5.0 (1)
  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Welcome to the Holy Trinity Church, Rathmines podcast. We're a vibrant church in Dublin seeking to share God's love in a fresh way. You can catch up on all our Sunday messages below. To find out more about us just visit www.htrinity.ie

  1. Lent Week 2 | Wisdom in the Wilderness | Rob Jones

    3D AGO

    Lent Week 2 | Wisdom in the Wilderness | Rob Jones

    In “A Call to Intensify Our Hunger for Holiness,” Rob really challenged us to be honest about our sin—when we choose our own ways over God’s way, and the patterns we keep falling back into. The truth is, every single one of us falls short and sin easily entangles us. But because of God’s unconditional love, we’re not stuck there. Through the perfect, sinless sacrifice of Jesus Christ, sin and death have been defeated, and we’re offered the free gift of salvation and grace. When we repent and accept Him as Lord and Saviour, we’re forgiven, made new, and promised eternal life. But Rob reminds us that it doesn’t stop at being saved—we’re called to holiness. Sanctification is about intentionally turning away from sin and choosing to become more like Jesus. In this wilderness season, we’re invited into real self-examination—letting God uncover the roots, patterns, and desires that shape us. As we trust Him, He strengthens our roots in Christ and grows in us a deeper hunger for holiness.

    31 min
  2. Lent Week 1 | Wisdom in the Wilderness | Colin Hamilton

    FEB 15

    Lent Week 1 | Wisdom in the Wilderness | Colin Hamilton

    In this episode, Colin introduces our Lenten sermon series, Wisdom in the Wilderness: Journey with the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Drawing inspiration from the early Christian men and women who withdrew into the desert to seek God in prayer and devotion, we explore what it means to enter the wilderness in our own time. The desert mothers and fathers chose isolation not as punishment, but as preparation — a space to lean into God’s presence, to listen deeply, and to learn daily dependence on Him. The wilderness is a place where distractions fade and trust is formed. Today, we live in a culture marked by constant interruption, low attention spans, and endless distraction. So it's important to intentionally seek solitude, prayer, and Scripture. Like the early desert monks, we must choose to step away and create space for devotion. Lent invites us to strip back the clutter, to resist excess, and to see clearly again. It calls us into deeper worship — not to earn God’s love, but in response to it. Before we ever enter the wilderness, we are already beloved by God. And because we are loved, we journey into this season seeking Him with open hearts.

    30 min

  3. FEB 8

    Deeply Rooted | Rev Rob Jones

    In this episode, we reflect on what it means to be deeply rooted in Christ. Drawing on Ezekiel 17 and Colossians 2:6–7, scripture reminds us that even what seems dry can flourish when rooted in God. As Paul writes, just as we have received Christ, we are called to continue walking in him — letting our roots grow deep and our lives be built on his foundation. Being rooted deeply and reaching out widely are not two separate callings. God does not wait for us to have perfect roots before using us — the disciples certainly didn’t. Instead, growth comes through discipleship, transformation, perseverance, discipline, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. We’re invited to pause and ask: How are your roots? Where might God be calling you to return — or to step into something new — so that new life can flourish?

    31 min
  4. God Speaks Part 2 | Colin Hamilton

    FEB 1

    God Speaks Part 2 | Colin Hamilton

    In this episode, Colin explores the gift of prophecy and how God continues to speak to His people today. Prophecy is a gift of the Holy Spirit through which God shares His heart and His word, often spoken by ordinary people for the strengthening, encouragement, and comfort of us. Colin unpacks a simple three-step process for understanding prophecy: revelation, interpretation, and application. God first reveals something to us — this might come as a lingering thought, an image, a scripture passage, or a sense of peace, often in very ordinary ways. We then interpret what God is saying through discernment, bringing what we sense back to Him in prayer. This requires patience, waiting, and trust, believing that God is at work. Ultimately, the gift of prophecy draws us closer to God. It connects back to last week’s message and reminds us that God's desires to have relationship with us.

    27 min
  5. God Speaks | Part 1 | Colin Hamilton

    JAN 25

    God Speaks | Part 1 | Colin Hamilton

    Does God still speak today? In Part 1 of the God Speaks sermon series, Colin explores the biblical truth that God has always been a speaking God—and that He still desires to communicate with His people today. From the opening words of Scripture in Genesis 1, “Then God said,” we see a God whose voice brings life, direction, and change. And that voice didn’t fade with the Old Testament; it was fully revealed in Jesus, the Word made flesh. If God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, why do so many of us struggle to hear Him? Colin explains five ways in which God speaks to us, through: Scripture, the Holy Spirit, community, common sense, and circumstance. Colin ends with an encouraging invitation to consider how life might change if we truly believe God wants to speak to us, cares deeply about our direction, and longs to walk with us every step of the way.

    40 min
  6. Epiphany Week 2 | Mark

    JAN 11

    Epiphany Week 2 | Mark

    Mark reflected on the story of the Magi, a journey full of mystery. After visiting the infant Jesus, they were warned in a dream to return home by a different route, and Scripture tells us nothing more. Mark used this to remind us that every journey of faith is unique. The shepherds stumbled into their encounter with Jesus unexpectedly, while the wise men were actively seeking truth — yet both were transformed by meeting Christ. In the same way, when we encounter Jesus, our lives are changed, and we too are called to “return by a different route.” This may mean re-examining our priorities, values, relationships, careers, or sense of purpose. Mark challenged us to consider what idols we might be holding onto, and whether we have truly surrendered our gifts for God to use according to His will. As we look ahead to 2026, we are each invited to respond to God’s call, helping to build His kingdom on earth — worshipping, offering our gifts, and choosing a new way forward.

    27 min
  7. Epiphany Week 1 | Colin Hamilton

    JAN 4

    Epiphany Week 1 | Colin Hamilton

    In this Epiphany Week 1 sermon, Colin reflects on Paul’s message in Ephesians, written while Paul was in prison. Paul shows us how to live faithfully in difficult circumstances by learning to name, frame, and receive God’s grace. Paul names his situation by fully accepting where he is. He frames it by trusting God in the midst of suffering, knowing he is part of God’s bigger story and refusing to let his time be wasted. And he receives God’s grace as a daily, sustaining gift. Colin invites us to step into a new reality of grace in our own walk with God, trusting that His grace surrounds us in all times and places.

    23 min
  8. Let There Be Light | Advent Week 2: Peace | Colin

    12/07/2025

    Let There Be Light | Advent Week 2: Peace | Colin

    In this second week of Advent, Colin led us in reflecting on the theme of peace. We turned to Matthew 3, where John the Baptist calls the crowds and religious leaders to prepare themselves because “the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Advent is a season of preparation, an invitation to ready our hearts for God’s arrival. John’s message is simple and challenging: repent—turn away from false securities—and open ourselves to the transforming work of God. He reminds us that the Holy Spirit baptises with fire, a symbol of renewal, refining, and cleansing so that our lives can reflect God’s love and goodness. Colin encouraged us to look honestly at our own hearts and approach repentance not with striving, but with surrender. As we yield to God’s plan and purpose, we allow Him to strip away what holds us back and shape us into people marked by hope, peace, love, and joy. Advent invites us to give our hearts to the Holy Spirit and let Him renew and refine us.

    28 min
See All (188)

About

Welcome to the Holy Trinity Church, Rathmines podcast. We're a vibrant church in Dublin seeking to share God's love in a fresh way. You can catch up on all our Sunday messages below. To find out more about us just visit www.htrinity.ie

Information

  • Creator
    Holy Trinity Rathmines
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Holy Trinity Rathmines
  • Show Website
    Holy Trinity Rathmines Podcast