In this episode, I speak about what it means to inquire of the Lord. I discuss the two lies of our assumed competence and Jesus' assumed ignorance. And, I call us to the kind of repentance that hanging on every word from the mouth of god in the midst of a world that is trusting in everything else.  I also answer a question from a freind of the show around Christ-centered preaching and making room to gaze at the beauty of God in our gatherings.  As always, it's fully loaded. I hope it helps you follow Jesus well. The article I quote from Dallas Willard can be found here... https://dwillard.org/articles/who-is-your-teacher    

In this episode, I ask the critical question; "Is Jesus beautiful to you?" Not just true, or good, not the right thing to do... Is he beautiful? From here, I discuss the importance of moving away from a spirituality of fleeting glances to focussed gazing on the beauty of God.  Resources referenced in the podcast can be found here: Beauty will save the world.  The weight of glory.

In this episode, we explore another thought from Psalm 27:4. "That I may dwell in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life." I draw on wisdom from John Mark Comer's "Ruthless Elimination of Hurry", as we look at what it means to truly dwell with God and live as mini temples carrying the Spirit into a chaotically busy culture. As always please subscribe, share and leave a review of this episode. It helps us get these ideas into the ears of those who need to hear them.  Also, I would love to hear your questions around following Jesus in the world today and, where I am able, to offer some thoughts that might help you do just that. Please head over to www.mattlewis.co.za and send your questions through, or email [email protected]  

In this episode, we explore a second thought from Psalm 27:4. "One thing I desire, that will I seek after."  I draw on some thoughts from C.S Lewis and Dallas Willard on the necessary hiddenness of God and discuss James K.A Smith's ideas on finding a Model and a method in our journey of seeking God.  As always please subscribe, share and leave a review of this episode. It helps us get these ideas into the ears of those who need to hear them.  Also, I would love to hear your questions around following Jesus in the world today and, where I am able, to offer some thoughts that might help you do just that. Please head over to www.mattlewis.co.za and send your questions through. 

In this episode, I reflect on the first line of Psalm 27:4. "One thing I have desired". For me, the key issues around this involve understanding who we are and how we work and allowing The Spirit to lead us to deep repentance around what we actually want. Don't forget to send us your questions at ASK FOLLOWER ANYTHING  I would love to hear what's on your mind. You can look at the books I referenced in the podcast here: You are What You Love Renovation of the heart The Weight of Glory The Confessions of St Augustine  

The first episode in a series called Return. In this series, I'll be sharing from the heart about what God has been stirring in me over the past season. This episode in particular focuses on the invitation that is available to us in the turmoil of what 2020 and 2021 have been. In simple terms, it is a call to repentance. May God meet you as you listen.  Future episodes will have a segment of the podcast dedicated to answering your questions. Please send us any questions you may have by following the link at www.mattlewis.co.za  

In the session I speak with my friend Hannah as we reflect on what, for us, was the most significant lesson of our time on mission. That Jesus is everything. That as we pursue him, he is faithful with everything else.    To subscribe to the full video version of this episode you can follow this link.

In this session I speak with my friend Lara about her decision to become a missionary in Germany, about the cost of that calling, and about why she chose it anyway. We also reflect on our time in Cambodia and all that we learned from that phenomenal community.    To subscribe to the full video sessions you can follow this link.

In this session I have a conversation with my friend Louise Dixon about the challenges of disillusionment and disappointment, and the power of simple faithfulness to see God move powerfully in His world.    To subscribe to the full video version follow this link.

In this session I speak with my friend Kees-Jan Leegwater about the supernatural nature of God. We share some of our stories from our time in Nepal and discuss the importance of "Letting God out" of the box of our own understanding.  To subscribe to the full video session you can follow this link.