Journal of a New Generation

In this 6-part series, explore how we as followers of Jesus can respond and walk through the disorientating moments in our lives, in the complexity of today’s culture, by looking to the ancient paths of Jesus.   Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang is your host for this podcast, joined by Dr Jason Clark in the studio as they discuss learning and unlearning as Christians. At the start of the episode, Charlie shares his own personal story of an extremely disorientating moment in his life. From dreams of becoming a lawyer, to unexpectedly becoming a pastor, to suddenly having it all come to an end – how could he respond? In solitude all he could do was say, “God I’m here and that’s all I have”, and God spoke. In this episode we discuss:Silence and solitude as valuable spiritual practices.How crisis can lead us to learn more of God.What does healthy deconstruction look like?What’s the purpose of learning and unlearning?How there’s more of God, not less of God, in these moments.The difference between dogma and doctrine.Finding space for honesty and openness.More about the contributors: Dr Jason Clark Jason is Principal and Head of Waverley Abbey College. He holds two PhDs and was previously Pastor at Sutton Vineyard Church, having been involved in church planting and leadership for many years. He is married with three adult children and worships at Emmaus Road Church in Guildford.  Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang Charlie is a member of the Waverley Abbey Community, living onsite as a prayer missionary, holding rhythms of prayer and serving to build a House of Prayer for all nations.  Waverley Abbey Instagram: @waverleyabbey Facebook: http://bit.ly/waverleyabbey LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/LinkedInWaverleyAbbey X: https://bit.ly/XWaverleyAbbey YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTubeWaverleyAbbey Website: www.waverleyabbey.org 

In this 6-part series, explore how we as followers of Jesus can respond and walk through the disorientating moments in our lives, in the complexity of today’s culture, by looking to the ancient paths of Jesus.  Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang is your host for this podcast, joined by Dr Jason Clark in the studio as they discuss hospitality and what it means to truly open our hearts to others. Later in the episode, we’re joined by Sarah Yardley who shares her experience of hospitality, loneliness and prioritising time spent with Jesus. Originally from Orange County, California, Sarah moved to the UK 9 years ago only to move 14 times in just 5 years. In the face of this disorientating time, Sarah learned valuable lessons about hosting the presence of God and welcoming others. In this episode, we discuss:· What does it truly mean to be hospitable?· How did Jesus approach hospitality?· “But my diary is so busy.”· Living in the present and responding to God’s invitations.· What does welcoming Jesus into our lives really look like?· How when we are hospitable to others, Christ is present as well.· Is hospitality centered around our homes or hearts?· Being guided by the Holy Spirit.More about the contributors:Dr Jason Clark Jason is Principal and Head of Waverley Abbey College. He holds two PhDs and was previously Pastor at Sutton Vineyard Church, having been involved in church planting and leadership for many years. He is married with three adult children and worships at Emmaus Road Church in Guildford.  Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang Charlie is a member of the Waverley Abbey Community, living onsite as a prayer missionary, holding rhythms of prayer and serving to build a House of Prayer for all nations.  Waverley Abbey Instagram: @waverleyabbey Facebook: http://bit.ly/waverleyabbey LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/LinkedInWaverleyAbbey X: https://bit.ly/XWaverleyAbbey YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTubeWaverleyAbbey Website: www.waverleyabbey.org 

In this 6-part series, explore how we as followers of Jesus can respond and walk through the disorientating moments in our lives, in the complexity of today’s culture, by looking to the ancient paths of Jesus.  Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang is your host for this podcast, joined by Dr Jason Clark in the studio as they discuss mission and how we’re called to participate in it.Later in the episode, we’re joined by Pete and Sarah Portal who are part of the 24-7 Prayer Community in Manenberg, South Africa, an area of poverty, high crime, and high unemployment. They speak about the ups and downs of ministry, having made the bold decisions to follow the leading of Jesus yet facing incredible amounts of betrayals and disappointments.  In this episode, we discuss: Dealing with disappointmentsFinding Jesus in the places where injustice is rampantWhat does it mean to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly?How justice might cost us in terms of time, effort and reputationThe difficult balance between justice and mercy‘It’s all just a bit overwhelming’Not evaluating success on results but instead living in obedienceHow do we truly see the people in front of us through the eyes of God?Seeing the fruit of our ministry years later More about the contributors: Dr Jason Clark Jason is Principal and Head of Waverley Abbey College. He holds two PhDs and was previously Pastor at Sutton Vineyard Church, having been involved in church planting and leadership for many years. He is married with three adult children and worships at Emmaus Road Church in Guildford.  Pete and Sarah PortalPete and Sarah do life with young adults coming out of gangsterism and drug addiction and help these young adults find faith, freedom and wholeness. Pete is on the board of 24-7 Prayer South Africa, and spends much of my time growing relationships and networks across racial and socio-economic divides, as well as speaking at churches and organisations both locally and internationally on matters of faith and social transformation.  Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang Charlie is a member of the Waverley Abbey Community, living onsite as a prayer missionary, holding rhythms of prayer and serving to build a House of Prayer for all nations.  Waverley Abbey Instagram: @waverleyabbey Facebook: http://bit.ly/waverleyabbey LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/LinkedInWaverleyAbbey X: https://bit.ly/XWaverleyAbbey YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTubeWaverleyAbbey Website: www.waverleyabbey.org 

In this 6-part series, explore how we as followers of Jesus can respond and walk through the disorientating moments in our lives, in the complexity of today’s culture, by looking to the ancient paths of Jesus. Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang is your host for this podcast, joined by Dr Jason Clark in the studio as they discuss mission and how we’re called to participate in it.Later in the episode, we’re joined by Damilola Makinde who shares about her journey of understanding her calling and navigating a huge curveball. At the age of 10 she was given a prophetic word about becoming a barrister, but how did she respond when years later things didn’t work out as planned? In this episode, we discuss: What mission is and how we can be involved in itHow do we reconcile both being disciples and making disciples?What we can do with our doubts and how this links with missionDiscovering who God made you to beDamilola’s journey of mission, calling and identityResponding to curveballs as we seek to join in with God’s missionMore about the contributors: Dr Jason Clark Jason is Principal and Head of Waverley Abbey College. He holds two PhDs and was previously Pastor at Sutton Vineyard Church, having been involved in church planting and leadership for many years. He is married with three adult children and worships at Emmaus Road Church in Guildford.  Damilola MakindeDamilola is on staff at KXC and at the Evangelical Alliance. She has been deeply formed by the Scriptures and relishes the opportunity to share in their wealth and wisdom with others.Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang Charlie is a member of the Waverley Abbey Community, living onsite as a prayer missionary, holding rhythms of prayer and serving to build a House of Prayer for all nations.  Waverley Abbey Instagram: @waverleyabbey Facebook: http://bit.ly/waverleyabbey LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/LinkedInWaverleyAbbey X: https://bit.ly/XWaverleyAbbey YouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTubeWaverleyAbbey Website: www.waverleyabbey.org 

In this 6-part series, explore how we as followers of Jesus can respond and walk through the disorientating moments in our lives, in the complexity of today’s culture, by looking to the ancient paths of Jesus.Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang is your host for this podcast, joined by Dr Jason Clark in the studio as they discuss the somewhat of a buzzword in world - ‘creativity’.Later in the episode, we’re joined by Pete Greig who shares the life changing moment when his wife Sammy was diagnosed with a chronic illness and how suffering is inevitable in life, but joy is something that could easily bypass us if we do not engage with the beauty of God, present in the midst of the mess of this world.In this episode, we discuss:What is creativity from a Christian perspective?How creativity can help us encounter God.Pete’s wife Sammy’s chronic illness and multiple times she came close to dying.How do we live well within the mess of this world?Chaos theory – how chaos ultimately becomes beautiful patterns.Participating in the renewal of creation.Hijacking your senses and be present to the moment.A Christian’s duty to pursue joy.‘But some people just aren’t creative...’More about the contributors:Dr Jason ClarkJason is Principal and Head of Waverley Abbey College. He holds two PhDs and was previously Pastor at Sutton Vineyard Church, having been involved in church planting and leadership for many years. He is married with three adult children and worships at Emmaus Road Church in Guildford. Pete GreigPete Greig is the bewildered founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, a Director of Waverley Abbey and, along with his wife Sammy, is Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd Church in England. Pete co-hosts the Lectio 365 daily devotional, serves as an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, and is a member of The Order of the Mustard Seed. His best-selling books include Red Moon Rising, God on Mute and How to Pray – you can purchase them here.Instagram: @petegreigWebsite: www.petegreig.infoKyung Chul (Charlie) KangCharlie is a member of the Waverley Abbey Community, living onsite as a prayer missionary, holding rhythms of prayer and serving to build a House of Prayer for all nations.Waverley AbbeyInstagram: @waverleyabbeyFacebook: http://bit.ly/waverleyabbeyLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/LinkedInWaverleyAbbeyX: https://bit.ly/XWaverleyAbbeyYouTube: https://bit.ly/YouTubeWaverleyAbbeyWebsite: www.waverleyabbey.org

"This isn’t how I thought it would be."How do we respond to the disorientating moments in our lives and the confusion of culture? In this 6-part series we’ll explore how as Christians we can respond by looking to the ancient paths of Jesus – practices that have stood the test of time. Discover the simple ways to orientate your life to experience more beauty than brokenness whilst remaining faithful to Jesus.