Life In Jesus

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Life in Jesus is a practical and engaging podcast exploring what it truly means to live in relationship with Jesus. Each episode unpacks key themes from Scripture, helping you grow in faith, deepen your understanding, and live out your identity in Christ in everyday life. Whether you’re new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this podcast will encourage, challenge, and equip you to experience real life in Him.

Episodes

  1. Jun 28

    A Different View of Sex

    What does Jesus have to say about sex, relationships, marriage, and our bodies? In this episode of the Life in Jesus Podcast, Matt is joined by Paul and Sinéad for an honest and hope-filled conversation about what it means to have a different view of sex as followers of Jesus. In a culture where social media, personal experience, and popular opinion often shape our understanding of sexuality and relationships, how do we allow Jesus and Scripture to shape our thinking instead? Together, Matt, Paul, and Sinéad explore questions such as: • Why does God care so much about sex?• Is God’s design for sex restrictive or life-giving?• What makes Christian marriage different?• How can singles honour God in today’s culture?• What hope does the Gospel offer to those carrying shame, regret, or brokenness?• How do grace, forgiveness, and restoration transform our stories? This conversation isn’t about condemnation or legalism. It’s about discovering that God’s design flows from His love and that no matter our past, there is grace, healing, hope, and restoration in Jesus. Whether you’re single, married, wrestling with questions, or carrying pain from your past, this episode will encourage you to trust God’s goodness and discover that His ways lead to life. Because following Jesus changes everything — even the most personal parts of our lives.  Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 | Genesis 1-2 #LifeInJesus #ChristianPodcast #Relationships #Marriage #Purity #Grace #Faith #Jesus #TheBridgeChurch

  2. Jun 17

    A Different View of Money

    How do you trust God when finances feel uncertain? In this episode of the Life in Jesus Podcast, Matt sits down with missionaries Stephen & Tanya for an honest and faith-filled conversation about money, provision, generosity, and learning to trust God when life and ministry don’t always add up financially. Together, they explore what it means to have “A Different View of Money” and how following Jesus changes not only what we do with money, but how we think about it. What happens when security feels uncertain?How do you trust God when provision doesn’t always come the way you expected?Can money quietly become something we trust more than Jesus? Through real stories from ministry and personal life, Stephen & Tanya share lessons they’ve learned about contentment, sacrifice, generosity, and seeing God faithfully provide time and time again. In this episode:• Trusting God financially in ministry• Contentment in a culture of more• Generosity and stewardship• Financial anxiety and faith• Learning to see money differently through the lens of Jesus Whether you’re struggling financially, trying to trust God more deeply, or simply wanting a healthier relationship with money, this conversation will encourage and challenge you. Because when Jesus becomes our treasure, money loses its power over us.

  3. Jun 11

    Join In Suffering

    What happens when following Jesus costs everything? In this powerful episode of the Life in Jesus Podcast, Matt reflects on what it means to be “Joined in Suffering” and explores a truth many of us struggle with: following Jesus does not mean a life free from hardship. Through the incredible testimonies of persecuted believers around the world, we hear stories of extraordinary courage, faith, forgiveness, and perseverance in the face of suffering. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • Richard Wurmbrand — imprisoned and tortured for his faith, yet refusing to let bitterness take root. • Hannelie — whose story of pain, forgiveness, and unwavering trust in Jesus will deeply challenge and inspire you. • The persecuted Church in Lybia — believers risking everything to follow Christ in one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian. As we listen to these stories, we are reminded that suffering is not proof that God has abandoned us. Sometimes it is where we discover His presence most deeply. Whether you are walking through difficulty, wrestling with faith, or simply want your perspective stretched, this episode will encourage you to hold tightly to Jesus and remember: He is worth it. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” — Psalm 23:4

  4. Jun 3

    Joined in Fruitfulness

    What happens when two people come to faith in Jesus… and then get married just a year later? In this episode, Matt sits down with Leigh & Rebecca, a newly married couple who have only been walking with Jesus for just over a year. Together they share their honest story of coming to faith, what Jesus has been changing in their lives, the challenges of leaving old ways behind, and what it looks like to grow in faith as newlyweds. From learning to trust Jesus in everyday life to discovering that transformation is a journey, this conversation is full of encouragement, honesty, laughter, and hope for anyone who is new to faith, curious about Jesus, or learning how to follow Him more deeply. Whether you’re a new Christian, exploring faith, or simply encouraged by hearing real stories of God at work, this episode will remind you that Jesus doesn’t just save us — He transforms us. 🎙 Topics include: • Coming to faith later in life • Growing as brand-new Christians • Marriage and faith together • Leaving old habits behind • Learning to trust Jesus daily • Real transformation through grace Subscribe, share, and join us as we explore what new life in Jesus really looks like.

  5. May 27

    Joined to Jesus in Blessing

    Do you ever feel like you’re not doing enough for God? Like you need to try harder, pray more, or somehow earn His approval? In this episode of the Life in Jesus Podcast, Matt Ryals explores one of the most freeing truths in Scripture: if you are joined to Jesus, you are already richly blessed. Through Ephesians 1, we unpack what it really means to be “in Christ” and why the Christian life is not about striving to impress God, but learning to live from what Jesus has already secured for us. In this conversation we explore: • God’s plan and purpose for your life• What it means to be fully accepted in Christ• Why your relationship with God is not based on performance• The Holy Spirit as God’s promise and guarantee• How to stop striving and start resting in God’s grace If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling “not enough,” this episode will encourage you to lift your eyes back to Jesus and rediscover the blessings that are already yours in Him.

  6. May 20

    Meet Him at His Table

    What if Communion is more than a religious tradition? What if Jesus actually wants to meet with you there?In this message, Pastor Matt Ryals explores the power and purpose of Communion (The Lord’s Supper) and why it is far more than a ritual or moment of remembrance. Through Scripture, we discover that Communion is an invitation to meet with Jesus, remember the Gospel, receive grace, and draw near to Him in faith.Whether you’ve taken Communion for years or never fully understood its meaning, this message will encourage you to approach the Lord’s Table with fresh faith, expectation, and confidence in what Jesus has done for you.

  7. May 13

    Meet Him in His Word and Prayer

    This week on the Life in Jesus Podcast, we continue our series by talking about what it really means to meet God in His Word and in prayer. Why do so many Christians struggle to stay consistent spiritually? How does God actually speak to us? And how do we move from routine religion into real relationship with Jesus? Matt Lisa and Daragh share honest stories, practical advice, and encouragement for anyone wanting to grow deeper in their walk with God.

  8. May 5

    Plunged Into the Spirit

    In this episode of the Life in Jesus Podcast, Matt is joined by Pastor Paul and Dympna to explore what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Together, they unpack how the Spirit flows from the finished work of Jesus, how we receive by faith, and what this looks like in everyday life. Honest, practical, and rooted in Scripture, this conversation is all about helping you grow in confidence, experience God more deeply, and step out in faith.

  9. Apr 29

    Plunged Into Grace and Water

    Life in Jesus Podcast – Plunged Into Grace & Plunged Into WaterHosted by Matt Ryals with Leigh, Afolabi & Rosemary What does it really mean to be saved? And why does baptism matter so much? In this episode, Matt is joined by Leigh, Afolabi and Rosemary to unpack two powerful truths at the heart of the Christian life: being plunged into grace and plunged into water. Together, they move beyond theory and into real, honest conversation about what it looks like to trust Jesus rather than try to earn God’s approval. They explore what the Bible means when it says we were “dead in sin,” why grace is completely undeserved, and how everything changes when we realise salvation is not about what we do, but what Jesus has already done for us. The conversation then turns to baptism — not as a ritual, but as a powerful declaration. What does it mean to be united with Jesus in His death and resurrection? Why is baptism the first step of obedience? And why do so many people delay it? With personal stories, practical insight, and clear teaching, this episode will help you see that: You don’t impress God — you trust JesusYou don’t earn salvation — you receive itAnd baptism isn’t your work — it’s God’s declaration over your lifeWhether you’re new to faith, exploring Christianity, or have been walking with Jesus for years, this conversation will ground you again in the beauty of the gospel and the invitation into new life in Him.

    Plunged Into Grace and Water
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Life in Jesus is a practical and engaging podcast exploring what it truly means to live in relationship with Jesus. Each episode unpacks key themes from Scripture, helping you grow in faith, deepen your understanding, and live out your identity in Christ in everyday life. Whether you’re new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this podcast will encourage, challenge, and equip you to experience real life in Him.

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  • Creator
    The Bridge Church
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Bridge Church
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    Life In Jesus