Sharing the good news is a joy and a privilege. How can churches pray and prepare for an extended mission of evangelism? "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news" (Isaiah 52:7)!A Passion for Life exists to help churches reach out to their communities with the gospel by equipping, encouraging, and enabling every Christian in their personal witness. This includes a week of mission organised every four years with resources to help equip local churches - the next being in 2026.In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) is joined by A Passion for Life's Mission Director, Nick McQuaker, to talk about the current spiritual scene in the UK, the difference between mission and evangelism, and how churches can make the most of the 2026 mission.May our churches stand firm with "feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace" (Ephesians 6:15).Show notesThe Quiet Revival: Growth in the UK ChurchĀ (fiec.org.uk)J.K. Rowling's God-shaped vaccuumĀ (x.com)A Passion for LifeĀ (apassionforlife.org.uk)Join the missionĀ (apassionforlife.org.uk)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIECās official podcast, where youāll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.About FIEC: We are ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā a fellowship of Independent churchesā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.00:00 - The privilege of sharing the good news01:42 - The spiritual scene in the UK08:03 - Church services as an evangelistic moment11:13 - What are people lacking?13:23 - Mission or evangelism?19:03 - Prayer and preparation for mission21:27 - Resources for churches to train for evangelism25:38 - Life '26 branding assets
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Synagogue Attack, New Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Ryder Cup // In the News
How do we lead our churches in response to evil like the anti-semitic attack in Manchester? How should Independents respond to the new Archbishop of Canterbury? What can church leaders learn from Europe's Ryder Cup victory?In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) discuss stories in the news over the past weeks and what church leaders can learn from them.Show notesLeaders' Conference 2025Ā (fiec.org.uk)Rising LightsĀ (fiec.org.uk)What we know about Manchester synagogue attackĀ (bbc.co.uk)The Gospel was preached at Charlie Kirkās memorial and it should challenge us allĀ (premierchristianity.com)Voddie Baucham (1969ā2025) on the ResurrectionĀ (thegospelcoalition.org)Who is Sarah Mullally, the first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury?Ā (news.sky.com)Ryder Cup 2025: Team Europe complete historic away win despite Team USA's singles fightback at Bethpage BlackĀ (skysports.com)00:00 - FIEC update04:45 - Anti-semitic attack in Manchester13:29 - Charlie Kirk memorial service14:47 - Voddie Baucham's death17:10 - Dame Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury25:11 - Golf, the Ryder Cup, and team players
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Charlie Kirk, Due Diligence, and State Banquets // In the News
How can we lead our churches through division? What needs to be considered before appointing someone to a role? What is it like to dine with the king?In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), John Stevens (FIEC National Director), and Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) discuss stories in the news over the past weeks about what we can learn from them in church leadership.Show notesRising LightsĀ (fiec.org.uk)Charlie Kirk: Conservative influencer who rallied a youth movementĀ (bbc.co.uk)6 Lies We're Being Fed Right Now, Glen ScrivenerĀ (youtu.be)Starmer: I would never have appointed Mandelson if I knew then what I know nowĀ (news.sky.com)What was on the menu and who was on guest list at state banquet?Ā (bbc.co.uk)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIECās official podcast, where youāll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.About FIEC: We are ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā a fellowship of Independent churchesā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.00:00 - FIEC update10:01 - The death of Charlie Kirk14:58 - How can church leaders lead through division?21:00 - The gospel opportunities from Charlie Kirk23:23 - Peter Mandelson and due diligence30:01 - Dining with the king
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Making Mistakes, Free Speech, and Gaining Trust // In the News
What can Angela Rayner's stamp duty mistake teach church leaders? Does the UK have a free speech problem? What does Daniel Levy's exit tell us about trust?In this episode, Adrian Reynolds, Phil Topham, and John Stevens discuss stories in the news and how they relate to church leadership.Show notesFIEC Leaders' Conference 2025Ā (fiec.org.uk)In:Progress webinarsĀ (fiec.org.uk)Journeys 2026Ā (fiec.org.uk)Rising Lights 2026Ā (fiec.org.uk)Reflecting HeavenĀ (fiec.org.uk)Key questions left unanswered in Angela Rayner tax rowĀ (news.sky.com)US accuses UK of 'significant human rights issues' and restricting free speechĀ (news.sky.com)Levy exits role as Tottenham executive chairmanĀ (bbc.co.uk)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIECās official podcast, where youāll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.About FIEC: We are ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā a fellowship of Independent churchesā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.00:00 - UCCF Forum and Uncover Luke05:42 - FIEC news11:07 - Setting the tone amidst bad news14:22 - Angela Rayner and stamp duty tax20:44 - Does the UK have a free speech problem?26:36 - Daniel Levy's exit from Tottenham Hotspur and the importance of trust
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Trump & Putin, Crime in Church, and Exam Results // In the News
Can true peace be found? How should we respond to crimes committed by church leaders? Should we pray for good exam results?In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) and Andy Hunter (FIEC Director for Scotland and the North of England) discuss some of the stories in the news and how they might relate to church leadership.Show notesWhat to know about the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska (bbc.co.uk)Church pastor guilty of rape and beating children (bbc.co.uk)'Slave-like' assistants and late-night massages: How a radical priest abused his congregation (bbc.co.uk)Swedish church being moved three miles to prevent it being swallowed by underground mine (news.sky.com)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIECās official podcast, where youāll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.About FIEC: We are ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā a fellowship of Independent churchesā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.00:00 - Trump/Puitin: can true peace be found?14:02 - Crimes committed in the church (Chris Brain and James Haram)24:20 - Moving a church building in Sweden32:00 - The importance of exam results
The official FIEC podcast, where you'll hear discussions and interviews on church leadership, theology, and current affairs from the FIEC Ministry Team and guests.
The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical (FIEC) is a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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