It’s day 22 of our daily Pentecast on LOVECHURCH — The Podcast. Today’s guest is Ella Jenkinson, returning to reflect with Tim Matthews on two short but powerful passages: Luke 3:21–23 and Matthew 4:1–11 — the baptism and temptation of Jesus.

These moments couldn’t be more different: first, the sky opens and God speaks identity over Jesus — “This is my Son, whom I love, with whom I am well pleased.” Then, Jesus is led straight into the wilderness to face testing and lies. Ella and Tim explore how deeply connected these two moments are. Knowing God's love is the bedrock for resisting temptation. If we’re not grounded in what God says about us, we become vulnerable to the world’s twisted messages — just like the enemy tries with Jesus. But Jesus fights back with truth — the Word of God rightly held.

Their prayer is for deeper security in God’s love. If you’ve been feeling unsure, worn down, or tempted, today’s a reminder: God still says over you, “You are my child, whom I love.” And that truth gives us strength to stand. See you tomorrow for Day 23!

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It’s day 21 of our Pentecast on LOVECHURCH — The Podcast. Today’s guest is Lewis Parker, joining Tim Matthews to explore two remarkable New Testament passages: Luke 2:40–52 and John 1:1–18 — two very different portraits of Jesus, but both full of power.

Tim and Lewis reflect on teenage Jesus — that rare window into Christ’s youth when he goes missing, only to be found in the temple. It’s both funny and profound. “Where did you think I’d be?” Jesus says. And it’s a line that speaks right to us when we feel like we’ve lost track of God. He hasn’t gone anywhere — he’s always right there in the Father’s house, waiting to be found in worship and prayer. The conversation shifts to John’s Gospel, which begins with “In the beginning” — a fresh start, a new creation in Jesus. When we need to begin again, this is the place to return to.

Their prayer is for renewed closeness — to find Jesus not by striving, but by simply returning to worship, word, and presence. Whether you’re feeling lost or just in need of a reset, Jesus is closer than you think. See you tomorrow for Day 22!

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It’s day 20 of our daily Pentecast on LOVECHURCH — The Podcast. Today’s guests are Mark & Celina Timms, joining Tim Matthews to celebrate a joyful milestone — the journey now brings us to the New Testament, and the familiar nativity stories in Matthew and Luke.

We all know the Christmas story, but today the spotlight turns to the quiet, courageous trust of Mary and Joseph. Tim, Mark and Celina reflect on how their obedience wasn’t comfortable — it cost them reputation, stability, and safety. And yet, they didn’t resist or bargain. They simply trusted God. Mary says, “I am the Lord’s servant,” and Joseph accepts a calling that would have turned his world upside down. As Celina beautifully puts it, “Not every gift from God is welcome — but it’s often exactly what we need.”

Their prayer is for that same trust: to not be afraid, to say yes to God even when it’s costly, and to believe that the Holy Spirit is at work — even when it feels inconvenient or uncomfortable. See you tomorrow for Day 21!

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