Lucas on Life

<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 repeated headlines and rumors about abuse of power in the House of Commons, with charges of bullying and mysogony abounding, Jeff calls us to look at our churches, which can ge safe, healthy families, or place where spiritual abuse takes place. Join Jeff Sunday etc...</p>

<p>In a week where there’s been a lot of talk about forgiveness - partygate included - we know that whatever our political opinions on Mr Johnsons drinks party, that we, in our own lives, are called to walk in forgiveness. But forgiveness is easy to talk about, harder to walk in. Join Jeff on Lucas on Life etc…..forgiveness</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 week, Gerald Coates, a well-known figure in the UK church, went home to be with the Lord. In this weeks Lucas on Life, Jeff reflects on the impact that Gerald made on him personally, in a call for us to be us, the people that God made us to be, and also the need for us to rely on the help of the Holy Spirit.</p>

<p>This week the headlines were filled with the news that Will slapped Chris - because he was offended by a joke. Join Jeff for Lucas on Life, as we reflect on what being offended all the time can do to us, to our relationships and our churches</p>

<p class="x_MsoNormal">Doubt. it’s something most Christians can experience, but at times we are reluctant to talk about it. Join Jeff Lucas for Lucas on Life, as we talk honestly and openly about the uncomfortable subject of doubt. </p>

<p>It’s what we followers of Jesus are called to, but the question is - is it actually happening in our lives, or have we surrendered to sameness? Join Jeff Lucas for Lucas on Life, Sunday at 8.</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>Decisions - we make many of them every day, and we want to choose wisely. This Sunday at 8, join Jeff Lucas as he reflect on the power of good choices. </p>

<p>Fear can paralyze us - but Jesus calls us to ‘not be afraid. And He does it repeatedly. Join Jeff Lucas as we consider fear and courage. </p>

<p>In a week when there has been so much conflict in Westminster, we’re going to look at how we, as follows of Jesus, handle disagreement. How can we learn to disagree well. Lucas on Life. Sunday at 8pm.</p>

<p>The church is meant to be a lighthouse people, modeling what life with God likes like. But that doesn’t happen if were fighting, squabbling, dividing. So join Jeff Lucas for Lucas on Life Sunday at 8, in a second program that focuses on maintaining unity</p>

<p>The Bible calls us to maintain unity in our churches, but often, sadly, we do the opposite, and that presents a sad message to a watching world. So how can we maintain unity? </p>

<p>Often life is a dash, and we don’t take time to reflect, to look back and look forward. And when that happens, we just end up breathless, anxious, and doing the same old things. Join Jeff as he reflects on….reflecting. </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>As Boxing Day approaches, the time traditionally when gifts were distributed, Jeff considers the story of Mary in this second of two shows about the God of impossible, who gave the gift of Jesus to Mary, and of course to us all. Join Jeff for a faith strengthening reflection - the second part of two shows on the God of the impossible.</p>

<p>With all of the speculation about a potential Covid affected Christmas, everything can seem inevitable. We need to be reminded, especially in a time of restriction and uncertainty, that we still serve a God who is the God of the impossible. Join Jeff as he reflect on the familiar Christmas story - and be encouraged in faith and expectation</p>

<p>It's universally agreed that leadership generally, and Christian leadership specifically has been really tough during this pandemic. So this week, on Lucas on Life, Jeff asks the question - how do we treat our leaders, and how can we best pray for them? </p>

<p>At the end of a tough week with the fear about the Omnichron virus, Jeff offers us some reflections about how we as believers might respond. Sunday at 8…etc </p>

<p>Technology has transformed all of our lives. We are connecting, streaming, downloading, tweeting and relying on that GPS voice to get us home safely. But is technology is serving us – Or are we serving it? </p>

<p>The last 18 months of COVID has mean that we are talking a lot about death these days. We Christians have true hope in Christ - death is still the last enemy, brings pain and grief, but ultimately Jesus has triumphed over it. This week, reflect with Jeff, as he talks about eternity, our bright future in Christ.</p>

<p>Friendship - we all need them. The recent death of one of the characters of the TV show, Friends has highlighted the need that we all have for true friendship. When trouble comes, who are our inner circle - who will we call? Join Jeff, talking about friendship.</p>

<p>All around us are older people, many of them are the most consistent and faithful members of our churches. They are living history books. All deserve to be noticed and loved. this week, the Elderly.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Following the tragic murder of Sir David Amess, we need to think carefully about the way we speak about those who serve us in the political arena, because surely shouting and vitriol is a fuel for actual physical violence. </p>

<p>In the pressure cooker that we're living in, with petrol line ups, worries about jobs and health...we're all living in a moment when conflict can break out so easily. and of course Christians are not immune.</p>

<p>This week, where there has been a lot of shouting at petrol stations and elsewhere, Jeff challenges us to change the world - by being kind.</p>

<p>It can be hard to pray, lets face it - in Lucas on Life, Jeff Lucas, who admits he finds prayer a struggle, offers some helpful, practical tips.</p>

<p>The world cheered as Emma Radacanu secured her amazing victory in the US Open recently. But rather than just applauding are there some lessons that all of us can learn from her success? </p>

<p>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</p>

<p>A Christian is someone who has given their life to Jesus - but it's possible to gradually take it back again, or to become static as a Christian, stuck in sameness But the bible calls us to a journey, a trek of growth, as the Lord changes us by His spirit. John Jeff for Lucas on Life as he considers the question - are we still moving forward in faith? </p>

<p>We can take ordinary, uneventful life for granted and even give the impression that the Christian life is endlessly exciting. But as we look around our hurting world, we realize that the ordinary is something to celebrate and be grateful. </p>

In a world where dashing has become the norm, at least pre covid, Jeff invites us to slow down, put the kettle on, and just...do nothing. Sunday at 8 etc

It's been said that everyone believes in forgiving until we have something to forgive. But with some stunning examples of forgiveness and grace, Jeff explores the truth that the first person to benefit from forgiving is the forgiver.

<p>We Christians are used to feeling that we’ve got a lot right, because we follow the Lord, who has the right perspective on everything. He is always right. But we are not. So what happens when we get things wrong, and how should we respond? </p>

<p>At the end of a week where Team GB brought home some metal work from Toyko, Jeff looks at what it means for us lesser mortals to be heart healthy - mentally physically and spiritually.</p>

<p>After a week of rows and recriminations around national leadership, hypocrisy, and scandal, Jeff considers how we disagree - and how we treat those who lead us nationally - and in our local churches too. Join is with up to the moment relevant reflections from Jeff Lucas, Sunday at 8pm, here on premier Christian radio.</p>

<p>At the end of a week of hope and heartache, Jeff reflects on lessons learned from the Euro Final - and if you’re not a football fan, there’s much in this weeks show for you as we consider legalism, the power of encouragement, and the need for us of us to search out hearts and root out racism. Coming up this Sunday etc…</p>

<p>There been a lot of hopeful talk this week - we’ve been hopeful about the tennis, hopeful about the football, hopeful that the end is in sight with Covid, and hopeful that the weather is going to improve - a continuous hope that we have as a result of living in the UK. Christians have hope - but what does that mean? This week on Lucas on Life, meet three people who have lived hopefully despite massive challenges. Tune in - and find hope for your own heart.</p>

<p>In a week of friendship fallouts, with Dominic once again taking a swipe at former colleague and friend Boris, and with John Bercow former speaker of the House of Commons, abandoning blue and turning red as he switched sides to the Labour Party, it’s time to look at the value of our friendships. Join Jeff for the first of two shows, Lucas on Life - Lucas on friendship.</p>

<p>In a week of friendship fallouts, with Dominic once again taking a swipe at former colleague and friend Boris, and with John Bercow former speaker of the House of Commons, abandoning blue and turning red as he switched sides to the Labour Party, it’s time to look at the value of our friendships. Join Jeff for the first of two shows, Lucas on Life - Lucas on friendship.</p>

<p>It’s been a week that been all about waiting. Football fans have been waiting for the Euros, environmental campaigners have been waiting for some positive news from those Cornish pasty eating G7ers, and we’ve all been waiting for the PM to tell us about that elusive road map - and now, it’s more waiting, Waiting - it’s not fun, but we all have to do it.</p>

<p>Being generous - it's how the early Christians changed the world - without printing presses, radio and tv, rasy travel or even Facebook (!) they turned heads and hearts to Jesus. And they did it, largely, through acts of service and generosity. A third show in a series of three on money, join Jeff for Lucas on money part 3, especially looking at the power of generosity</p>

<p>Money makes the world go round, or so it's said. In the 2nd of three shows about money, Jeff digs into the treasure chest of the book of proverbs to mine some ancient wisdom about money...join him, Sunday etc</p>

<p>At the end of a week where stock markets skipped and cryptocurrencies rose and fell, Jeff begins a series of 3 shows talking about money - how we use it, and how sometimes, we allow it to use us.</p>

<p>Following the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Jeff looks into how basic kindness is a necessity in everyday life.</p>

<p>In a world where sleaze and corruption is all around, God calls us to be people of integrity. Bit what does that look like?</p>

<p>Following on from the funeral of HRH Prince Phillip, Jeff looks at the truth of eternity with Jesus, and His victory over death. </p>