Welcome to Woody! This week Martin continues our series on the Fruit of the Spirit, focussing on patience! Going slow and waiting for things can feel incredibly countercultural, but as we learn today, having patience is something we can all keep working on. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Martin Pearce - - - - Connect with us: https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcar...
Mar 17, 2024•17 min•Ep. 3
Welcome to Woody! This week Jenny continues on from where Pastor Josh left us last week, and discusses Peter's teaching on the coming judgement. We travel back to the Old Testament to hear about God's justice in bringing an end to different evils and about His care for His people. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Jenny Stevens Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 00:12 - Opening Prayer 00:26 - Recap ...
Mar 09, 2024•13 min•Ep. 8
Welcome to Woody! This week, Pastor Josh starts chapter two of 2 Peter. We hear about the dangers of people who twist the words of the Bible, particularly those who introduce destructive heresies and deny Jesus. Though the tone of these verses can come across as quite condemning, Pastor Josh encourages us to listen along so we can understand what Peter, and other writers in the Bible, are truly warning against. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! ...
Mar 03, 2024•35 min
Welcome to Woody! This week Annabel continues our study of 2 Peter, finishing off the last few verses of chapter one. We look back at some the Bible's history, specifically at the prophetic messages about Jesus. Annabel also unfolds The Transfiguration that Peter, James, and John experienced, explaining what Peter is referencing in these passages. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Annabel Chaloner Chapters: 0...
Feb 24, 2024•21 min•Ep. 6
Welcome to Woody! This week Pastor Josh continues our series on the Fruit of the Spirit, focussing on PEACE! Do you get anxious and worry about things? Today, Pastor Josh shows us why we don't need to be anxious or worry, but rather that we can rest in the fact that Jesus will take care of us...and give us His peace! If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Pastor Joshua Parmar 00:00 - Welcome 01:30 - Reading (Phili...
Feb 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to Woody! This week Stuart continues our study of 2 Peter, focussing on verses 12 to 15. Stuart highlights, Peter’s simple, yet profound, message of “Don’t forget what you have learned!”, showing us the importance of always returning the the cornerstone of our faith, Jesus. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Stuart Hardisty Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 00:10 - Reading (2 Peter 1:12-15) ...
Feb 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 5
Welcome to Woody! This week Pastor Josh continues our study of 2 Peter, focussing on verses 8 to 11. Are you growing old or growing up? Today, we are challenged with multiple questions and illustrations of how we should be growing in acting out faith. We are asked to make note of the type of attitudes that Paul talks about in chapter one, making sure we use the knowledge of God’s glory to benefit those around us and not just to boast in our own knowledge. If this messages blesses you, or if you ...
Feb 04, 2024•45 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to Woody! This week Martin continues our series in 2 Peter, with a focus on verses 5 to 7. We learn about Peter’s four things we need to be striving after, in order to become more like God. Martin show us that the communities we are in will contribute to our experience of these four things, and that as we push towards them, we will step away from the plans of the enemy. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speake...
Jan 27, 2024•21 min•Ep. 3
Welcome to Woody! This week Pastor Josh starts our new series on the Fruit of the Spirit, focussing on JOY! Do you know what the difference between joy and happiness is? Today, Pastor Josh answers this question for us. We also hear a story about a man who hired some workers and learn a valuable lesson from the outcome. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Pastor Joshua Parmar - - - - Connect with us: https://www...
Jan 21, 2024•15 min
Welcome to Woody! This week Annabel continues our series in 2 Peter, diving into the next two verses of chapter one. We learn that because of the sacrifice that Jesus made by giving His life for us, we have everything we need to live a godly life. But what does that mean? Annabel unpacks these jammed-packed verses for us and leaves us with a hunger to push closer to the Father and His holiness. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear...
Jan 13, 2024•17 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to Woody & a Happy New Year! This week we start off our new series in 2 Peter, as Stuart gives us all the essentials to understand this book. Stuart shares a fun story to showcase the Apostle Peter’s mission in writing this book and breaks down the different imagery that is found in the opening two verses. We are left with some homework to read the (short) books of 2 Peter and Jude, as well as a challenge to see if Jesus is Lord of lives or not. If this messages blesses you, or if yo...
Jan 07, 2024•47 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Woody! Happy Christmas! This week, we continue our Advent series, focusing on Love. Pastor Josh talks about the life of Mary and Joseph, specifically highlighting the humble, caring, and honest man that Joseph was. Though Joseph couldn’t see where God’s plan was taking him, he trusted in the message from the angel Gabriel and took care of his new wife and baby. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Pas...
Dec 23, 2023•20 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to Woody! This week, we continue our Advent series, focusing on Joy. As part of our special Christmas Celebration service, Lidia from Youth With A Mission Cardiff reflects on the good news of Jesus' birth that was given to the shepherds and how the Joy of our Saviour's birth should not be reserved just for Christmas day but for our whole lives, Because that baby would grow up to be a light in the darkness – bringing life, freedom and restoration. If this messages blesses you, or if you h...
Dec 18, 2023•11 min•Ep. 3
Welcome to Woody! This week, we continue our Advent series, focusing on Peace. Stuart shares how Jesus's coming to Earth was the catalyst for true peace. Prophecies in Isaiah were partially fulfilled through Jesus's birth, with more awaiting fulfillment when He returns. Stuart challenges us to imagine a world without war and highlights why Jesus is the key to achieving lasting world peace. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from...
Dec 09, 2023•27 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to Woody! This week we start off the Advent season focussing on, Hope. Pastor Josh encourages us to hold on to the hope that we have in Jesus. Through some wonderful testimonies, we learn the importance of praying even when it seems that after many years there is no answer. We’re also challenged to share our hope in Jesus and to be able to defend our faith.If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Pastor Josh...
Dec 03, 2023•30 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Woody! This week, Pastor Josh finishes the book of 1 Peter. Today we spend some time recapping what we’ve learned in this book, before we hear about living a life that is submitted to God’s will, and alert of the plans of the enemy. We are encouraged to stand firm in Jesus as we go through life, with the knowledge that as we surrender our lives to His plans that we will have peace even through times of suffering and hardship. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions,...
Nov 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 17
Welcome to Woody! This week, Martin kicks of chapter 5 of 1 Peter. Today we hear about being good role models for those around us and think about people in our lives who have been good role models for us. We also hear about guiding those around us, looking out for the littlest ones around us, and following the Good Shepard, Jesus. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Martin Pearce Reading: 1 Peter 5: 1-5 - - - -...
Nov 19, 2023•19 min•Ep. 14
Welcome to Woody! In this episode, Annabel continues to unpack chapter 4 of 1 Peter. Over the past few weeks we've been hearing about suffering as a follower of Christ and this week Annabel shares more specifically on this topic. Is suffering something that God uses? Does God allow suffering? Is suffering for our benefit? Annabel explores all of these questions, hoping to provide wisdom on these challenging questions. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment ...
Nov 11, 2023•17 min•Ep. 15
Welcome to Woody! In this episode, Pastor Josh begins chapter four and leads us to look at how we carry out our lives in comparison to the world. Do we look like the world? Do we enjoy the things the world enjoys? Pastor Josh challenges us to live lives that show the world we have our joy and hope in something that goes beyond pleasures of the world through five points to help us to grow in our faith. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love ...
Nov 05, 2023•44 min
Welcome to Woody! In this episode, Stuart finishes off 1 Peter 3 and discusses the challenging ideas found in verses 18-22. As we learn today, through the challenges of life we can have hope of in the resurrection power of Christ - something that we can be eternally sure of. We learn about three different interpretations of these verses and are left with the challenge to reflect on what we've heard. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to...
Oct 29, 2023•46 min•Ep. 13
Welcome to Woody! In this episode, Martin explores 1 Peter 3 and shares five practical tips for applying its teachings to our lives. Discover how facing adversity for a good cause can bring glory to God and potentially lead others to Jesus. Martin emphasises the importance of being able to explain our faith, even in challenging times, to let others witness the transformative power of the Lord in our lives. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd ...
Oct 20, 2023•27 min•Ep. 12
Welcome to Woody! Join us as we continue our series in 1 Peter, as Pastor Josh demonstrates the power of the cross through a fantastic, visual illustration. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Pastor Josh Reading: 1 Peter 3: 8-12 - - - - Connect with us: https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff
Oct 15, 2023•17 min
Welcome to Woody! Join us as we continue our series in 1 Peter, as we start the third chapter. Today, Annabel discusses what Peter has to say about the roles of men and women within marriage. We are shown that each party is required to demonstrate the qualities of Jesus as they seek to love each other, with respect for the calling that each other has been given by God. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Annabe...
Oct 06, 2023•18 min•Ep. 10
Welcome to Woody! Join us as we continue our series in 1 Peter, as we dive further into chapter two. Today, Pastor Josh presents the idea of honouring other for God's sake. He illustrates how we should live our lives with honour and respect for those around us, even people we don't agree with. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Pastor Joshua Parmar Reading: 1 Peter 2:13-25 - - - - Connect with us: https://www....
Oct 01, 2023•34 min•Ep. 9
Welcome to Woody! Join us as we continue our series in 1 Peter, as we dive further into chapter two. Stuart, presents a series of questions, “Who?” “What?” “How?” And, “Why?”, and we hear about how we are God's chosen people. We learn that God has a special plan and purpose for each of our lives, and that we have been given the task of showing the world His kingdom through the way we live. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from...
Sep 22, 2023•31 min•Ep. 8
Welcome to Woody! Can a stone be alive? Well, not really, but in today's sermon we hear about how the Church is represented as living stones. We also hear about how Jesus is our firm foundation that we're built upon, and the cornerstone by which everything else is aligned. If this messages blesses you, or if you have any questions, drop us a comment below! We'd love to hear from you. Speaker: Martin Pearce Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-6 00:00 - The Worlds Tallest Buildings 01:48 - Sermon 02:30 - Reading...
Sep 17, 2023•19 min•Ep. 7
Welcome to Woody! How do you know if you're growing in your faith or if you're just stagnant? The Bible tells us that the things we make in our own strength are of finite value, and that one day they will fade away. In today's message, though, we see that through the Word of God, that is, Jesus, that we have been given new life and the ability to bless those around us with the knowledge and attitude of Christ. Speaker: Annabel Chaloner Reading: 1 Peter 1: 22-2:3 00:00 - Welcome 00:20 - Opening P...
Sep 08, 2023•17 min•Ep. 6
Welcome to Woody! Scripture teaches that as Christians our lives in their current form are temporary, that possessions never last and we can hope in an eternal future with God that is beyond this fallen world. In this episode Pastor Josh explores 1 Peter 17-21 and how we are encouraged to live our lives with 'reverent fear' during our brief time on earth. Speaker: Pastor Josh Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21 - - - - Connect with us: https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff https://www.instagram.com/w...
Sep 03, 2023•34 min•Ep. 5
Welcome to Woody! In a world filled with distractions and challenges, the call to holiness stands as a timeless and essential message. Join us in this enlightening video as Pastor Josh helps us to delve into the profound wisdom of 1 Peter 1:13-16, where the apostle Peter passionately encourages believers to embrace a life of holiness. Through insightful reflections and practical examples, this Pastor Josh highlights the importance of holiness in our everyday lives. We explore the transformative ...
Aug 26, 2023•23 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to Woody! This week, Martin continues our series in 1 Peter, focussing our attention on the goal of our faith. Speaker: Martin PearceReading: 1 Peter 1:10-12 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Welcome 00:27 - Sermon 06:20 - Reading 19:20 - Closing Prayer 20:48 - Contact Us - - - - Connect with us: https://www.woodybap.org.uk/woodybapcardiff https://www.instagram.com/woodybapcardiff https://www.facebook.com/woodybapcardiff
Aug 20, 2023•22 min•Ep. 4
