A podcast full of inspirational and engaging content with testimonies from members of the United Pentecostal Church of Great Britain & Ireland and beyond. Their real-life stories are shared to uplift and strengthen your Christian faith. This podcast is part of the outreach ministry of New Life Fellowship UPC Bilston.
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John Paul talks to Rev Osi Ejiofor who ministers at Lighthouse Christian Ministries in Stratford, London and is a former London & South Youth Leader.
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2 May 2022
Rev. Jonathan Strickland | A New Life Podcast EP5 S2
John Paul talks to Rev Jonathan Strickland who is the Pastor of the Dublin Family Pentecostal Church and the Northern District Superintendent of the UPC GB&I.
26 Feb 2022
Rev. Julian D'Oyley | A New Life Podcast EP4 S2
John Paul talks to Rev. Julian D'Oyley, who is the Pastor of Apostolic Faith Church of Oxford and the newly-appointed Central District Men's Leader.
4 Dec 2021
Rev. Emile Austin | A New Life Podcast EP3 S2
John Paul talks to Rev Emile 'Jimmy' Austin who is the Pastor of Lighthouse Christian Ministries and former Mission Director of the UPC GB&I. Rev. Austin shares his testimony about his conversion to the faith and those who inspired him along his journey.
6 Nov 2021
Sis. Jean Turley | A New Life Podcast EP2 S2
John Paul talks to Sis. Jean Turley, who is a pioneer of the UPC GB & I and a treasure to the history of this organisation. She has helped to establish and advance the church works in Elgin, Sunderland & Bilston and has a passion for keeping the church doors open. Sis. Turley is joined by her son, Bro. Gordon Campbell.
6 Nov 2021
Rev. David Nurse | A New Life Podcast EP1 S2
John Paul talks to Rev. David Nurse who is the Pastor of New Life Victoria UPC London and the Missions Coordinator for the London & South District. Rev. Nurse talks about his mission journey to Hong Kong, the use of social media to evangelise within the UK & beyond and much, much more...
18 Oct 2021
Bro. Tom Dreha | A New Life Podcast EP6 S1
John Paul talks to Bro. Tom Dreha who teaches at the Millennial Bible College which is the Central District Bible School. He is also a member of the Apostolic Church of Liverpool.
*Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:44 Bro.Dreha‘s transition from being an atheist to a believer
9:44 The journey after being filled with the Holy Ghost
11:59 His deliverance from depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts/attempts
20:17 Starting to take his walk with God seriously
21:17 The experience of witnessing to people for the first time
23:37 How Bro.Dreha managed to lose a total of 13 stones (85kg)
31:02 Further accomplished goals
33:34 Right and wrong motives behind doing exercise and posting it on social media
39:03 Closing
18 Oct 2021
Rev. Luis Jiménez | A New Life Podcast EP5 S1
John Paul talks to Rev. Luis Jiménez who is the former National Youth Leader of the UPC GB&I and currently resides & minister's in Hong Kong.
*Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:31 Beginnings of Rev.Jiménez “Faith Journey”
6:27 School Life in London
7:35 How and why he got into ministry
13:58 His involvement in a church plant with father(Pastor)
16:44 Rev.Jiménez experience with working with the Youth and how the number increased from 3 to approx. 96 young people
22:26 Church’s name change and lack of network to other UPC GB&I churches
23:43 Problems about not having more regular collaboration services/events with other churches within the UPC GB&I
28:16 How Rev.Jiménez met his wife
33:32 Experience of being a Father
36:15 Becoming the National Youth Leader
39:37 Moving to Hong Kong during the pandemic in 2020 and getting involved in a UPC Chinese church
47:49 Closing
18 Oct 2021
Rev. Fred Mateo | A New Life Podcast EP4 S1
John Paul talks to Rev. Fred Mateo who is the Pastor of the Isle of Man Apostolic Church.
*Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:25 Rev.Mateo being invited to a UPC (United Pentecostal Church) by his classmate
7:24 Desire to go to Israel, and supporting the local church
10:19 The call to minister to a dangerous tribe in the Philippines for 18 months
14:24 Challenges of starting a church, financial and resource limitations
19:24 Rev.Mateo’s marriage and how the Lord changed his destination from Italy to Israel
26:15 Dealing with the religious Israelites
28:46 Why he still considered Israel as “good ground” for preaching despite the many challenges he was facing
32:44 How he used numerous opportunities to talk to people about God
35:55 How God provided and opened doors while he and his wife moved from Israel to the Isle of Man
41:15 Rev. Mateo’s powerful testimony about his family
43:13 Closing
18 Oct 2021
Rev. Adrian Hall | A New Life Podcast EP3 S1
John Paul talks to Rev. Adrian Hall who is the London & South Youth Leader and a member of the National Music Team of the UPC GB&I. He is also a part of the Ministry Team at Life Tabernacle, London.
*Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:56 Rev. Hall’s initial experience with God and how he accidentally swallowed the water during baptism
5:04 Being filled with the Holy Ghost (HG) for the first time after months of struggling to receive it
12:03 Why you should never tell them that they are filled with the HG immediately after they spoke in tongues for the first time
13:00 Tarrying services(for people who have not been filled with the HG yet) not happening anymore
15:06 Creating that environment where God’s Spirit can move
15:50 Spontaneously starting a yearly Youth church service in a McDonald's restaurant which got into the newspaper and their manager being filled with the HG for the first time
19:36 The beginnings of Rev. Hall’s musical journey as a pianist, his upbringing, first time playing in church and his problem of putting the piano before God
26:42 Importance of not burying your talent and being filled with the anointing while using your talent
29:36 How to avoid the dangers of secular music, Rev.Hall’s switch from secular to Gospel music as a teenager and how he managed to influence his Muslim colleagues to sing Christian songs with him
33:57 The flaws of modern Christian music and the importance of playing songs in your own style whilst maintaining their original melody
38:17 The beauty and vitality of incorporating various cultural styles into church songs
40:17 Struggles of getting into a relationship in church, the issues of being in a relationship with an unbeliever the beauty of putting God first in a relationship
46:34 Closing
17 Oct 2021
Rev. Allison Mitchell | A New Life Podcast EP2 S1
John Paul talks to Rev. Allison Mitchell who is the AIM UK Director and the Mission Coordinator for the Central District of the UPC GB&I as well as the Pastor of Liberty Worship Centre.
*Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:40 Growing up in the States
3:55 Rev.Mitchell’s upbringing in the church
13:33 Searching for God’s will for her life
15:57 Missions Trip to Guatemala
16:57 Speaking multiple languages and her diverse ethnic background
19:08 Regularly seeing wild animals (alligators, pythons etc.) running around
20:45 First time feeling that sense of purpose whilst dealing with anorexia, depression and family drama)
24:00 Becoming a missionary to the UK
27:55 Arriving in the UK
30:58 Going to Harvest Bible College(HBC), working as an assistant pastor
32:57 God calling her to become a Pastor
37:40 Pressure of getting married from cultural backgrounds
38:21 “Women in Ministry” controversy
44:34 Different ways of fulfilling the Great Commission while still maintaining its core biblical purpose
48:04 Dealing with travel restrictions in 2020
50:48 “Around the World” Game Show
51:38 Closing
17 Oct 2021
Bishop Leroy Francis | A New Life Podcast EP1 S1
Bishop Leroy Francis talks to Bro. John Paul on the very first episode of A New Life Podcast brought to you by New Fellowship Bilston.
*Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:52 How Bishop Francis first got into church and his personal journey with God
6:50 Bishop’s personal mentor
9:46 How Bishop dealt with loneliness in a small church
12:24 Bishop’s career journey
16:42 Balancing church, work and family life
22:11 Bishop meeting his wife for the first time
25:14 Challenges of being in a public biracial relationship in the 70s
29:28 Racism in church
36:43 Closing
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