Lucas on Life

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

<p>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.</p>

<p>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...</p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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?</p>

<p>Living in what some call a snowflake or cancel culture Jeff asks the question - have some of us embraced being offended as a hobby?</p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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? </p>

<p>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?</p>

<p>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?</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Join Jeff as he prepares for Christmas</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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…</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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</p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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?</p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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</p>