This week’s podcast moves into the closing remarks of St. Paul to the Roman church where he writes his true ambition is to ‘preach the gospel’. Though of course, it wasn’t always so back when Paul was known as Saul and was a persecutor of the nascent Christian church. Pastor Mike asks what Romans 15.14-24 says to the church today, concluding that all we do must be shaped by the grace of the Lord Jesus, leading to ambition to work for the Kingdom of God sharing the goodness of God in our daily li...
Jan 30, 2022•34 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Rev. Maggie Lane brings us the continuing story of what it means to be a 'Church shaped by grace' looking at St. Paul's letter to the Roman Church... 'The apostle Paul encourages us in Romans 15 to activate a spirit of hope through the Holy Spirit, actually to over flow with hope, to be so filled with hope that it spills out of us to impact others. This might present us with something of a challenge in the midst of what can seem like a hopeless time for so many on a personal level, and for the c...
Jan 23, 2022•44 min•Season 8Ep. 3
In the second half of chapter 14 of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans, he continues to discuss issues of food, and whether eating ‘kosher’ or ‘non-kosher’ for Christians was the way to go, and quite how to steer a path for those disagreeing on the way forward, in matters that are not central to knowing Jesus as your saviour and Lord. Although the context for this writing was the 1st century Roman church, it still speaks into the lives of the church today and quite what we think church should be. L...
Jan 16, 2022•44 min•Season 8Ep. 2
The New Year at GMC sees us return to Paul’s letter to the Roman Church and the closing chapters, 14 through 16. This podcast considers Ch14.v1-12 and wonders aloud at the welcome the church makes to differing opinion. Not just any opinion, but rather the things that are disputable in the Christian faith, you know like tradition and ways we practise as church, but do not impact on the call to a righteous holiness through repentant hearts (which of course should not be in dispute). Listen as Past...
Jan 09, 2022•43 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Closing out the Advent & Christmas series ‘Looking through the eyes of…’ are the Maji. The wise men of the East. Pastor Mike Weaver challenges the typical view of these three (were there really three?) wise men and their encounter with King Herod and the Christ child. Ultimately concluding that the nativity story is about God’s power and strength displayed. What will your response be? The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produc...
Jan 02, 2022•33 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Christmas! What's it all about ...? Why Did Jesus Come As a Baby? Why did God become human? What's it all about ...? Hebrews 2:14-18 points us to the answers. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Rev David Melville and Janice Aitken. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Barbara-Anne Hoey. Editing was by Barbara-Anne Hoey. Our theme music is ‘Christmas Magic’ by Igor Khainskyi. Track: Christmas Magic — Igor Khainskyi [Audio L...
Dec 26, 2021•34 min•Season 7Ep. 7
O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in the dark street shineth the everlasting light. The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. Christmas Day brings the celebration of the birth of the Son of God - Jesus the Christ, Messiah and Lord who meets all our hopes and fears. Hearing from Luke 2.v15-20 we take a view through the eyes of the shepherds above the village of Bethlehem and their visit to see ...
Dec 25, 2021•18 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Week four of Advent is about how Angels are everywhere in the bible and what they do and mean for us. Hearing from Luke 2.8-14 about the shepherds meeting and being scared of the angels. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Mike Weaver and Lorna Cook. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Jack Wiggall. Editing was by Jack Wiggall. Our theme music is ‘Christmas Magic’ by Igor Khainskyi. Track: Christmas Magic — Igor Khainskyi ...
Dec 19, 2021•20 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Week three of Advent considers the how sometimes in the busy-ness of our Christian lives we can miss the prompting and power of Holy Spirit. As a result, we can miss out on the greater excitement and anticipation which that relationship can bring. Hear the wisdom of God’s word in Luke 1:67 – 79 from the perspective of Zechariah, husband of Elizabeth and father of John the Baptist. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Ro...
Dec 12, 2021•31 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Week two of Advent considers relationships. Relationship with God and with one another, especially the relationship of family. We plan and we do in all aspects of life, maybe no more so than in relationships, but if we only plan and then do we miss the important step of listening for God. Hear wisdom from God’s word in Matthew 1.18-25 from the life of Joseph, husband of Mary, father of Jesus. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was pr...
Dec 05, 2021•27 min•Season 7Ep. 2
This Advent season GMC are dipping into the 'nativity' and preceding stories looking through the eyes of those who were there. Looking to understand them, their place in the story, but most of all where they fit in with God and HIs story. This week 'Elizabeth', wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist tells her story. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Mike Weaver and David Melville. It was mixed by Mike Weave...
Nov 28, 2021•20 min•Season 7Ep. 1
As the series on Growing Young closes out, Pastor Mike asks what it takes to be the ‘Best Neighbour’. Being best neighbours is the 6thCore Commitment in the Growing Young wheel, with at its heart the call to be a Jesus Centred Community. Jesus spoke of the commitment to being a good neighbour and addressed who our neighbour is in the Parable of the Good Samaritan – a well-known word from Jesus, but one well worth going back to again and again to cement what level of neighbourliness we are all to...
Nov 21, 2021•23 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Has the church through the ages prioritised young people and families. Sure the church has wanted young pope as part of the body of the church, but many will have memories of having to put on their Sunday best and to keep quiet, to do as your told. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing per se... but is the church WELCOMING? Pastor Mike unpicks a little of what is needed today to prioritise young people and families in the life of the church, taking no less than the words of Jesus as the heart...
Nov 14, 2021•24 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Youth Pastor Lee Whitecross shares with us from Luke 2 - The Boy Jesus And The Temple as we are challenged to Remember, Repent and Return! The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Lee Whitecross and Tom Cramb. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Jack Wiggall. Editing was by Jack Wiggall. Our theme music is ‘Up to the Mood’ by Low Tree. Details of the work of Fuller Youth Institute can be found through this link, where you can a...
Nov 07, 2021•27 min•Season 6Ep. 5
It should be a given that Christians take the message of Jesus seriously. But what is the message of Jesus. Often called The Gospel or Good News of Jesus Christ – it is a message that has engaged deep theological thinker over the centuries, but at heart is simple too. Pastor Mike Weaver delves into Scripture to see who Jesus said he was, to get the conversation started who Jesus is, and why we need to take the message of Jesus seriously today for all generations. The GMC Podcast is a production ...
Oct 31, 2021•24 min•Season 6Ep. 4
The gospel is for young people. Empathy for today's young people is highly important - but how do we show empathy? Youth pastor, Lee leads us to consider how we might empathise with young people today. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Lee Whitecross and Lorna Cook. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Jack Wiggall. Editing was by Jack Wiggall. Our theme music is ‘Up to the Mood’ by Low Tree. Details of the work of Fuller...
Oct 24, 2021•24 min•Season 6Ep. 3
This podcast introduces the new series from GMC, ‘Growing Young’. Pastor Mike Weaver considers St. Paul’s prison letter to the Philippian church (ch4.v4-9) and how important it is to show the joy of God in our lives no matter the circumstances of our lives. It’s about modelling Christ to all people of all ages, but especially to younger people today. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Michael Weaver and Pauline Hoey. ...
Oct 10, 2021•19 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Visiting from St Andrews, listen to Michael Vietch preach from John 6 verses 48 to 54 (NIV) about Jesus being the bread of life and feeding the thousands. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Michael Vietch and Janice Aitken. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Jack Wiggall. Editing was by Jack Wiggall. Our theme music is ‘Up to the Mood’ by Low Tree....
Oct 03, 2021•40 min
This weeks episode is brought to you by the GMC Youth Leadership, with content from Youth Pastor Lee Whitecross, and a drama by Lorna Cook, elder and youth leader at GMC. What does faithfully following Christ mean in your life - ' who would you be so determined for, who would you give up your shirt for, who would you bring to the feet of Jesus and be saved '? The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Lee Whitecross and Lorna...
Sep 26, 2021•19 min
The command to love underpins the ethic of being a Christian, so how does it play out in life today. Often not well. Pastor Mike wonders if the question we should ask as we walk through the journey of our lives is not ‘can I do this’, but rather ‘should I do this’? Following Jesus isn’t just about living in His love but living our His love towards others in a moral ethic not always aligned top contemporary society, but it is what Christians are called to do.
Sep 19, 2021•33 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Submission to may in society is a dirty word. WE don’t like to submit, whether to our spouse, children to their parents, employers to employees, never mind to civil authorities who have levels of control in society. Listen to Pastor Mike tackle St. Paul’s writing on submission to authorities (governments) and understand it is worked out in our love of God and His grace in us.
Sep 12, 2021•40 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Sincere love, a genuine authentic love that isn’t reliant on feelings, but instead is a result of being moulded by the love and grace of God, is the love all Christians are compelled to serve our community with, both inside and outside the walls of the people of God. Join Pastor Mike as he wrestles with Paul’s writing in Romans 12.9-21 in this podcast that challenges the folk of GMC and all Christians to be a people whose faith serves in authentic, heartfelt love.
Sep 05, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 2
‘ Grace’ is Jesus dying to save you in your sin – through faith. For without faith in Christ alone, we have no Christianity. If there’s no faith, there’s no church . Pastor Mike Weaver starts the final series, ‘A Church Shaped by Grace’ from chapters 12 through 16 of St. Paul’s letter to the Roman church. This podcast opens with verses 1-8 of ch.12 with a challenge to the church to love as Jesus loved – united as one body, one church with many gifts.
Aug 29, 2021•44 min•Season 5Ep. 1
The ‘Summer of Love’ series concludes with the words Love Never fails. But the evidence in our world, in broken relationships – in homes, communities and between countries says otherwise. So, join Pastor Mike to understand the Biblical imperative to love and why ‘God’s love never fails.
Aug 23, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 10
This week's podcast looks at how Love Always Hopes and Perseveres. Youth Pastor, Lee looks at Hebrews 11 and explores what it means to have faith and how persistent hope and perseverance communicates our love for God, a love set in deep faith!
Aug 15, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Pastor Mike returns with week 8 of 10 in the ' Summer of Love ' series. This week the key text considers is that love ' always protects, always trusts ' (1 Corinthians 13.7a). Really you might ask - is God always protecting? Can we trust Him? When faced with the evidence of the pandemic you might think not - so listen and here the words of wisdom from Psalm 91 and Proverbs 22.17-21
Aug 08, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 8
There is a fine balance to love. Although love is kind and overlooks the faults of others, it does not compromise the truth or take a soft view of sin. “Dear Sirs, In regard to your question ‘What is wrong with this world,’ I am, faithfully yours, G. K. Chesterton.”
Aug 01, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 7
DO you find yourself easily angered? What about holding onto the wrongs done to you – do you store them and bear a grudge? Pastor Mike Weaver considers these ‘destructive’ traits in light of the imperative to love.
Jul 25, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 6
"Love does not behave gracelessly ." (William Barclay) “It is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way.” (ESV) In other words — God’s love in me (Romans 5:5) does not act rudely or selfishly.
Jul 18, 2021•36 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The theme of the sermon is love is not proud, and the effects of pride being stirred up in a fellowship causing division and how Jesus dealt with it by his example of submission and humility despite him being Lord which he asks his disciples to follow. Those who would be great must be the servant of all, and no servant is greater than his Master. Doing the right thing with the right attitude.
Jul 11, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 4
