The Renewal Podcast

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  What Is God Doing Through Your Suffering? | James 1:2–7, 12–16 | Philippians 15.09.2026 32min

  What if there’s more to our suffering than what we can see?In James 1, we’re challenged to look differently at the trials we face. Suffering is painful, but it can also become a place where our faith is tested, strengthened and formed.In this message, Arnold explores what it means to remain faithful when life is difficult, and how we can trust God even when we don’t understand what He is doing.Because sometimes we can’t see the purpose in the middle of the pain.But there’s more to this.📖 James 1:2–7, 12–16Part of our Philippians evening series.
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  The Love Jesus Calls Us To | Matthew 7:7–12 | The Jesus Way 14.09.2026 28min

  Jesus' command to “do to others what you would have them do to you” sounds familiar — but what if He is asking much more of us than simply being nice?In Matthew 7:7–12, Dr. Steve Lee explores what it means to move from a self-centered life to a self-giving life. Jesus calls us not merely to avoid harming others, but to actively seek their good.But that kind of love can feel risky. What if we give too much? What if someone takes advantage of us? What if forgiveness makes us vulnerable?Jesus' answer begins with prayer and trust. When we trust that our Father cares for us, we become free to love others without constantly calculating what we will receive in return.
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  Is Following Jesus Really Worth the Cost? | Philippians 3:4–21 | Philippians 11.09.2026 31min

  Is Following Jesus Really Worth the Cost? | Philippians 3:4–21 | PhilippiansWhat does following Jesus actually cost?In Philippians 3, Paul looks at the things he once considered valuable and counts them as loss compared with knowing Christ.Gerald explores what it means to follow Jesus when doing so costs us something — our comfort, control, status, recognition or even things we once thought defined us.The message also includes stories from people who have experienced the cost of following Jesus in their own lives.Because following Jesus has a cost. But knowing Christ changes what we consider worth having.📖 Philippians 3:4–21Part of our Philippians evening series.
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  What Did Jesus Mean by “Do Not Judge”? | Matthew 7:1–6 | The Jesus Way 06.09.2026 27min

  “Do not judge” is one of Jesus’ most familiar teachings. But what did he actually mean?In Matthew 7:1–6, Jesus challenges us to look at ourselves before trying to correct someone else. Adrian explores the difference between judging someone and judging well, and why Jesus' teaching shouldn't be used to shut down accountability or protect hypocrisy.Jesus calls us to take him seriously without taking ourselves too seriously — approaching others with humility, honesty and wisdom. 📖 Matthew 7:1–6Part of The Jesus Way, our series through the Sermon on the Mount.
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  The Secret to a Joyful Life | Philippians 2:1–18 | Philippians 01.09.2026 33min

  What if joy isn't something we have to create for ourselves?In Philippians 2, Paul points us towards a different way of living — one shaped by Jesus. A life of humility, surrender, serving others and allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us.Waizeh explores what it means for the life of Jesus to be formed in us, and challenges us to ask where we might be invited to surrender, serve and become more like Christ.The goal isn't simply to do what Jesus did, but to become like Jesus.📖 Philippians 2:1–18Part of our Philippians series.
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  What Are You Living For? | Matthew 6:19–34 | The Jesus Way 30.08.2026 41min

  What are you accumulating? What are you worried about? What has a grip on your heart? What are you carrying? And what are you seeking?In Matthew 6:19–34, Jesus speaks directly into the things that can quietly take over our lives — what we treasure, what we worry about, what we serve and what we spend our lives pursuing.In this message, Mwangi invites us to take an honest look at what is shaping our lives and asks whether we're placing our trust in the things of this world or in God.Jesus' invitation is simple: seek God's Kingdom first and trust Him with the rest.📖 Matthew 6:19–34The Jesus Way — exploring what it means to live the way of Jesus in the world we live in today.Know Jesus. Grow like Him. Do what He did.
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  Can You Still Have Joy When Life Goes Wrong? | Philippians 1:12–30 25.08.2026 30min

  Paul wrote Philippians from prison, yet his circumstances didn't stop him from finding joy.In Philippians 1:12–30, we see how God can work through circumstances we would never choose. Paul's imprisonment is helping spread the Gospel, strengthening the church and giving him an opportunity to remain faithful to Christ.This message explores what it means to have joy regardless — not because everything is okay, but because Christ remains at the centre and God is still at work.📖 Philippians 1:12–30
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  The Only Secret You Need | Matthew 6:1–18 23.08.2026 26min

  What if the biggest question isn't what you're doing, but who you're doing it for?In Matthew 6, Jesus speaks about giving, prayer and fasting — and challenges us to look beyond what people see to the motivations of our hearts.Adrian explores what it means to seek God rather than recognition, and how following Jesus means moving from wanting what God can give us to wanting God himself.Part of The Jesus Way, our series through the Sermon on the Mount.📖 Matthew 6:1–18
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  Can you still trust God when life hurts? 21.08.2026 45min

  In this episode of After The Sermon, we continue the conversation around our Habakkuk series and wrestle with suffering, disappointment, doubt, and what it means to keep trusting God when life doesn't make sense.Habakkuk doesn't hide his questions from God. He brings his frustration and confusion honestly to Him—and discovers what it means to live by faith even when circumstances don't change.A conversation about suffering, faith, waiting on God, and following Jesus through difficult seasons.Because the conversation doesn't have to end on Sunday.
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  You Were Never Meant to Do This Alone | Philippians 1:1–11 18.08.2026 39min

  We were never meant to follow Jesus alone.Paul's letter to the Philippians begins with gratitude for a community that has shared in his journey, even through difficult circumstances. Writing from prison, Paul reflects on the people God has placed around him and expresses confidence in the work God is doing in their lives.In this opening message of our Philippians series, Mwangi explores how God uses community as a space to grow, shape and transform us.The people around us aren't simply part of our story — they can become part of the way God forms us.And just as Paul trusted that God would complete the good work He had begun, we can trust Him to keep working in us through every season.📖 Philippians 1:1–11Speaker: MwangiRenewal Church Nairobi | 5PM Service
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  Where Is Jesus Asking You to Live Differently? | Matthew 5:21–48 | The Jesus Way 16.08.2026 34min

  What if following Jesus means resisting the ways of the world around us?In Matthew 5:21–48, Jesus challenges the assumptions we can easily take for granted — about anger, relationships, revenge, and loving the people who are difficult to love.In this message, Faith explores just how counter-cultural Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount really is. The invitation isn't simply to agree with what Jesus says, but to allow His way to reshape how we actually live.Where in your life might Jesus be asking you to resist the norm?Where might He be calling you to respond differently, love differently, forgive differently, or choose a way that goes against the expectations around you?The Jesus Way invites us to move beyond simply knowing what Jesus taught and begin living it.📖 Matthew 5:21–48The Jesus Way | Renewal Church NairobiKnow Jesus. Grow like Him. Do what He did.
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  You Can Know the Bible and Still Miss Something | Vineyard Values 13.08.2026 29min

  What if knowing the Bible isn't the same as knowing God?In Matthew 22:29, Jesus challenges the religious leaders of His day because they did not understand either the Scriptures or the power of God.In this message, Adrian wraps up our Vineyard Values series by exploring what it means to live as people shaped by both Spirit and Word.The Word of God gives us truth, forms us, corrects us and transforms us. At the same time, Jesus invites us into a relationship with the Holy Spirit — the Friend He promised would come and be with us.Following Jesus means allowing both the Word of God and the Spirit of God to shape the way we live.📖 Matthew 22:29📖 John 5:39📖 Romans 12:2📖 Hebrews 4:12📖 2 Timothy 3:16📖 John 16:7Vineyard Values — Spirit & WordAdrian | Renewal Church Nairobi
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  You Were Made to Make a Difference | The Jesus Way 09.08.2026 36min

  What does it look like to live in a way that actually makes a difference?In Matthew 5:13–16, Jesus calls his followers to be salt of the earth and light of the world. This isn't an invitation to retreat from the world, but to live faithfully within it — allowing our lives, choices and actions to point people towards God.In this message, Kevin explores what it means to say yes to that invitation and embrace the influence God has given us.You were made to make a difference.Scripture: Matthew 5:13–16Series: The Jesus WaySpeaker: KevinRenewal Church Nairobi
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  This Is Not the Life You Were Made For. | Matthew 5:1–12 | The Jesus Way 05.08.2026 33min

  The Sermon on the Mount begins with a surprising announcement: God's Kingdom has arrived, and it invites us into a completely different way of living.In the opening message of The Jesus Way series, Debs explores Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:1–12, showing that the Beatitudes are not simply ideals for a future heaven, but a vision for life under the reign of King Jesus today.Discover what it means to live as citizens of God's Kingdom—embracing its culture, allowing it to shape our lives, and participating in God's work of bringing heaven's values to earth.Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12
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  Stop Watching. Start Playing. | Vineyard Values 28.07.2026 30min

  What if following Jesus was never meant to be a spectator sport?One of the defining values of the Vineyard movement is simple: Everybody Gets to Play. God doesn't reserve His mission for pastors, leaders, or a select few. Through the Holy Spirit, every follower of Jesus is invited to participate in what God is doing in the world.In this message, we explore what it means to move from watching to participating—to discover that God delights in using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. You don't need to have all the answers or feel fully prepared before God can work through you.The invitation isn't to sit on the sidelines.It's to step into the story God is already writing.
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  Can Faith Survive This? | Habakkuk 3 | DJ Moz 27.07.2026 45min

  Can faith survive suffering?When life doesn't go the way we hoped, it's easy to wonder whether our faith will hold. Habakkuk ends his journey not with all his questions answered, but with a deeper confidence in the God who has been faithful all along.In this message, DJ Moz explores Habakkuk 3 and the biblical practice of lament, reminding us that faith isn't pretending everything is okay—it's bringing our pain honestly to God and choosing to trust Him in the middle of it.Featuring a powerful testimony from Onana, who shares how walking through kidney failure deepened her relationship with God, this message is a reminder that even in seasons of suffering, God is present, God is faithful, and hope is never lost.Whether you're carrying grief, waiting for breakthrough, or simply trying to hold on, this message invites you to discover a faith that can endure because it's anchored in the character of God.
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  Choosing Joy Before Breakthrough | Habakkuk 3:17–19 24.07.2026 34min

  Before Habakkuk's circumstances changed, his perspective did.In the final message of our 5PM Habakkuk series, we explore one of the Bible's most powerful declarations of faith: "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord." Through Habakkuk 3:17–19, we're reminded that joy is not dependent on our circumstances but rooted in the unchanging character of God.As we remember God's faithfulness and learn to worship in the waiting, we're invited into a faith that can say, "Even if..." and still choose joy.
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  Faith That Praises Anyway | Habakkuk 3:16–19 19.07.2026 36min

  Habakkuk's circumstances never changed—but his perspective did.In this final message of our Habakkuk series, Debz explores the prophet's remarkable declaration of faith in Habakkuk 3:16–19. Even in the face of uncertainty, loss, and fear, Habakkuk chooses to rejoice because his confidence is rooted in God's character rather than his circumstances.This message is an invitation to discover a faith that can worship in the waiting, trust in the tension, and praise anyway
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  The Father Heart of God 14.07.2026 24min

  What comes to mind when you think of God as Father?For many of us, our understanding of fatherhood has been shaped by our experiences—both good and painful. But in John 14, Jesus reveals a Father who is compassionate, welcoming, and deeply committed to His children.In this standalone message, Adrian explores the Father heart of God through the words of Jesus, the story of the prodigal son, and the promise of our adoption into God's family. Together, we discover that our deepest need isn't to earn God's approval, but to know His love.When we truly see the Father through Jesus, we find the acceptance, security, and belonging our hearts have always longed for.
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  Making Lament a Lifestyle 12.07.2026 31min

  Making Lament a Lifestyle | Kevin Kung'u | Renewal Church NairobiIt's clear, faithful, and intriguing.Making Lament a Lifestyle: Learning to Bring Your Pain to GodWhat If God Invites You to Lament? | Making Lament a LifestyleMaking Lament a Lifestyle | Why God Welcomes Honest PrayerWhat does it mean to make lament a lifestyle?Many of us assume faith means hiding our questions and pushing through our pain. But throughout Scripture, we see something different. David lamented. Habakkuk lamented. Jeremiah lamented. Even Jonah cried out to God in his distress.In this message, Kevin Kung'u invites us to rediscover the biblical practice of lament—not as a moment of weakness, but as a way of life that keeps us close to God in every season.Drawing from Habakkuk and the Psalms, Kevin also shares the deeply personal story of how watching his aunt faithfully follow Jesus through terminal illness shaped his own faith and ultimately led him to surrender his life to Christ.God isn't asking us to pretend we're okay.He's inviting us to bring our whole selves to Him—our grief, our questions, our disappointments, and our hope.Lament is not the absence of faith.It is faith that refuses to let go of God.Scripture References• Habakkuk• Psalm 13• Psalm 77• Jonah• Other biblical examples of lamentBetter for discoveryMost clickable while staying faithfulMy favorite (balances theology and curiosity)Spotify Description