Forge Church Catchup
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Catch up on all the talks from The Forge Community Church. Practical teaching for everyday life.
Curious enough to come see for yourself? You’ll find the kind of church that doesn’t do religious lingo, bad coffee or boring meetings, with separate environments for kids, teens and adults. It all begins with delicious coffee, great music, and a message that’s tied into your everyday life.
We meet at Debenham on Sunday morning (10:30am) and at Thurston and Eye on Sunday afternoon (4:00pm)
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United - By One Spirit (Steve Fenning)
May 22, 2024 16:27 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBHave you ever been part of a joint effort? Enjoyed the feeling of that corporate success and shared the joy of an experience with others? God calls us to be in community, but more than that, he calls us to engage in a shared purpose; to be united as followers of Jesus. He knows we can thrive if, together, we commit ourselves to his cause in the form of the local church, with the services and programmes being the vehicle for reaching others. So are we willing to unite and risk an emotional, f...
UNITED – As A Family - Mike Walsh
May 14, 2024 14:55 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBHave you ever been part of a joint effort? Enjoyed the feeling of that corporate success and shared the joy of an experience with others? God calls us to be in community, but more than that, he calls us to engage in a shared purpose; to be united as followers of Jesus. He knows we can thrive if, together, we commit ourselves to his cause in the form of the local church, with the services and programmes being the vehicle for reaching others. So are we willing to unite and risk an emotional, f...
UNITED - In our Mission (Steve Fenning)
May 06, 2024 13:38 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHave you ever been part of a joint effort? Enjoyed the feeling of that corporate success and shared the joy of an experience with others? God calls us to be in community, but more than that, he calls us to engage in a shared purpose; to be united as followers of Jesus. He knows we can thrive if, together, we commit ourselves to his cause in the form of the local church, with the services and programmes being the vehicle for reaching others. So are we willing to unite and risk an emotional, f...
Alive - Fulfilling our Purpose (Emily Hannah)
April 30, 2024 18:35 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBHave you ever met someone who changed your life? If we’re lucky, we might meet more than one inspirational person and take meaningful things from each encounter. In this series, ALIVE, we retell the stories of some of the people who met Jesus himself after his resurrection and whose lives were transformed by him. And through these people, we learn that those encounters are still relevant for our lives today. Need hope? Need peace? Come and hear, or watch online, and discover how to find them...
Alive - Filled with Peace (Pete Collison)
April 21, 2024 19:59 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBTrue peace was at the heart of God’s original creation, and God has a plan for us to enjoy peace now. Having made stunning promises of peace during his life, Jesus then secured peace for all time though his death and resurrection. Peace freed the disciples from guilt, fear and anxiety, before they were filled with a positive vision of the future, and in the same way, God’s peace empowers us to follow our purpose. Have you ever met someone who changed your life? If we’re lucky, we might meet...
ALIVE – Surprised by Hope
April 15, 2024 10:40 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWhat does it feel like to lose hope? And what does it feel like to regain it? That was the experience of the disciples in the days after the crucifixion. Sometimes our attitudes and disappointment can blind us to the hope that God is offering - a living hope restored eternally. Have you ever met someone who changed your life? If we’re lucky, we might meet more than one inspirational person and take meaningful things from each encounter. In this series, ALIVE, we retell the stories of some o...
ALIVE –Transformed by Love (Steve Fenning)
April 09, 2024 16:16 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBHave you ever met someone who changed your life? If we’re lucky, we might meet more than one inspirational person and take meaningful things from each encounter. In this series, ALIVE, we retell the stories of some of the people who met Jesus himself after his resurrection and whose lives were transformed by him. And through these people, we learn that those encounters are still relevant for our lives today. Need hope? Need peace? Come and hear, or watch online, and discover how to find them...
An Easter Message from the Forge
March 31, 2024 15:55 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBThe Forge Community Church is a church in Suffolk with a mission to help people find and follow Jesus. The Forge meet physically in Debenham Community Center and have environments for adults kids and youth. We also offer church online so you can connect with the Forge anywhere, anytime, not just those in Mid Suffolk. OUR MISSION: To help people find and follow Jesus. OUR VISION: To be a church community that unchurched people love to be part of. We know that life is tough; now more than ev...
Against All Odds – When It All Goes Wrong (Martin Cobbold)
March 24, 2024 21:26 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBHe thought he was strong. He thought he could be the hero. But how quickly the world around him crumbled as he spoke those words, “I never knew Him.” When fear speaks, its voice is often louder than our loyalties and principles and leads us to places we don’t want to be. Some people defy expectations: Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela, the Jamaican bobsleigh team(!) They achieved more than anyone believed they could. Peter was one of those people – an unknown, impulsive fisherman. Against all ...
Against All Odds – It’s You! (Seven Pancaldi Loxley)
March 18, 2024 09:27 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBHave you ever had a lightbulb moment when suddenly everything becomes clear. The world rearranges itself into a new perspective and life will never be the same again. Peter made the ultimate discovery in answering the question, Who is Jesus? and it changed his life forever. Our response to that question can do the same. Some people defy expectations: Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela, the Jamaican bobsleigh team(!) They achieved more than anyone believed they could. Peter was one of those p...
Against All Odds – the big plunge - Mike Walsh
March 10, 2024 18:02 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBA wise man once said, “If you want to walk on water, you’ve got to get out of the boat!” In order to embrace a life with God, we have to climb out of our comfort zone onto the risky waters of faith. Peter was willing to; are we? Some people defy expectations: Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela, the Jamaican bobsleigh team(!) They achieved more than anyone believed they could. Peter was one of those people – an unknown, impulsive fisherman. Against all odds, he left a legacy that we can still...
Against All Odds – a defining moment (Steve Fenning)
March 03, 2024 17:52 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHave you ever felt not good enough, overlooked or too ordinary to make a difference? Maybe it’s time to think again. Peter was living that life when along came Jesus and called him to something he was not qualified for and didn’t think he could measure up to. Jesus saw potential in him that he didn’t see in himself. Maybe he does with us, too. Some people defy expectations: Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela, the Jamaican bobsleigh team(!) They achieved more than anyone believed they could....
Catalysts Week 4: Brave Moves (Steve Fenning)
February 25, 2024 20:03 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAt every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step? We all get stuck in a rut. Personally, spiritually. The only way out is to break with what we know and act without a guarantee - as scary as that can be. Humans are hard-wired fo...
Catalysts Week 3: Better Habits (Steve Fenning)
February 20, 2024 10:26 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAt every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step? Our day-to-day consists of habits stacked on top of one another. Some habits build us up, and others chip away at us. Our attention is often monopolised by addictive habits and b...
Catalysts Week 2: New Mindsets (Steve Fenning)
February 12, 2024 13:18 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAt every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step? Our mindset sets the trend for our actions, our words, our feelings, and our beliefs - for better or for worse. We encounter reasons every day to think that life is too hard, we ...
Catalysts Week 1: Real Relationships (Steve Fenning)
February 07, 2024 10:48 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAt every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step? We all share a common challenge: building real relationships when so much of who we are lies below the surface. The temptation is there for all of us to wear masks, to put on a ...
Address the Mess Week 4: Messy-er (Mike Walsh)
January 29, 2024 10:56 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWhether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection between your messes and your relationship with God. Whether it’s a financial mess, a friendship or relational mess, a mess at work or a mess at h...
Address the Mess Week 3: Inside Out (Emily Hannah)
January 21, 2024 17:58 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBWhether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection between your messes and your relationship with God. Whether it’s a financial mess, a friendship or relational mess, a mess at work or a mess at h...
Address the Mess Week 2: Best Mess Ever
January 15, 2024 10:19 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWhether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection between your messes and your relationship with God. Whether it’s a financial mess, a friendship or relational mess, a mess at work or a mess at h...
Address the Mess Week 1: The Mess in the Mirror (Steve Fenning)
January 08, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWhether we’re religious or not, we all have at least one thing in common: We’ve all made some messes in our lives. You’ve said things like, “I messed that up,” “I made a mess of that,” or, “My life is a mess.” We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s something you need to know: there’s a powerful connection between your messes and your relationship with God. Whether it’s a financial mess, a friendship or relational mess, a mess at work or a mess at h...
Cost Of Living - Week 3
February 22, 2023 10:55 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBRates rise, bills soar and incomes get squeezed. UK food prices rise by the fastest rate on record as the cost of living crisis bites. Between April 2020 and September 2021, the number of people reporting difficulty paying bills doubled to 15 million. It's a crisis, right? What can the church do? What can we do? WE HELP PEOPLE FIND & FOLLOW JESUS. We know that life is tough; now more than ever. We’re sure you’ve got questions and uncertainties, but we believe Jesus can make difference, tha...
Cost Of Living Week2 | Living With Margin | Guest speaker Seven Loxley
February 12, 2023 13:55 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBRates rise, bills soar and incomes get squeezed. UK food prices rise by the fastest rate on record as the cost of living crisis bites. Between April 2020 and September 2021, the number of people reporting difficulty paying bills doubled to 15 million. It's a crisis, right? What can the church do? What can we do? WE HELP PEOPLE FIND & FOLLOW JESUS. We know that life is tough; now more than ever. We’re sure you’ve got questions and uncertainties, but we believe Jesus can make difference, th...
WE'RE BACK - Cost of Living Week1 - Steve Fenning
February 07, 2023 13:47 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBRates rise, bills soar and incomes get squeezed. UK food prices rise by the fastest rate on record as the cost of living crisis bites. Between April 2020 and September 2021, the number of people reporting difficulty paying bills doubled to 15 million. It's a crisis, right? What can the church do? What can we do? WE HELP PEOPLE FIND & FOLLOW JESUS. We know that life is tough; now more than ever. We’re sure you’ve got questions and uncertainties, but we believe Jesus can make difference, th...
Wonderful Anticipation
December 05, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBAnticipation is woven into the very fabric of the Christmas story. The anticipation of a baby, a marriage, a destination, a saviour. It almost seems un-coincidental that anticipation is part of our current Christmas traditions too. Waiting for father Christmas, presents, family to arrive and the EastEnders Christmas special! What are the things you are anticipating this next year? A new job, finishing school, getting married, having a baby? We find ourselves longing for the big event. But Ch...
Into The Wilderness - Week 4 - The Land of Just Enough
November 28, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBWe all go through seasons of uncertainty; those times can fill our every waking moment with fear. It’s like we’re wandering around in a wasteland, and we don’t know how or when we will every find our way back. What should we do when we don’t know where to go or what step to take next? Is there anyone out there who can help?
Into The Wilderness - Week 3 - Deciding to Stay
November 21, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBWe all go through seasons of uncertainty; those times can fill our every waking moment with fear. It’s like we’re wandering around in a wasteland, and we don’t know how or when we will every find our way back. What should we do when we don’t know where to go or what step to take next? Is there anyone out there who can help?
Into The Wilderness - week 2 - From the brink of defeat
November 14, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBWe all go through seasons of uncertainty; those times can fill our every waking moment with fear. It’s like we’re wandering around in a wasteland, and we don’t know how or when we will every find our way back. What should we do when we don’t know where to go or what step to take next? Is there anyone out there who can help?
Into The Wilderness - Week 1 - Horizon Line
November 07, 2021 16:37 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBWe all go through seasons of uncertainty; those times can fill our every waking moment with fear. It’s like we’re wandering around in a wasteland, and we don’t know how or when we will every find our way back. What should we do when we don’t know where to go or what step to take next? Is there anyone out there who can help?
Ghost Stories - Week 5 - Trick or Treat?
October 31, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBWhether you love them or avoid them at all costs, ghost stories are powerful (even if we are old enough to know better thank to check the closet or under the bed)! But there is a Holy Ghost who does exist; fully God and all powerful. He works through Christians all over the planet yet sadly, Christians often seek to be known more for their talent and intellect rather than any supernatural power. Could it be that we have forgotten the one who distinguishes us from every other worldview on th...
Ghost Stories - Week 4 - Ghost at War
October 24, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBWhether you love them or avoid them at all costs, ghost stories are powerful (even if we are old enough to know better thank to check the closet or under the bed)! But there is a Holy Ghost who does exist; fully God and all powerful. He works through Christians all over the planet yet sadly, Christians often seek to be known more for their talent and intellect rather than any supernatural power. Could it be that we have forgotten the one who distinguishes us from every other worldview on th...
Ghost Stories - Week 3 - Ghost with a Gift
October 17, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBWhether you love them or avoid them at all costs, ghost stories are powerful (even if we are old enough to know better thank to check the closet or under the bed)! But there is a Holy Ghost who does exist; fully God and all powerful. He works through Christians all over the planet yet sadly, Christians often seek to be known more for their talent and intellect rather than any supernatural power. Could it be that we have forgotten the one who distinguishes us from every other worldview on th...
Ghost Stories - Week 2 - the Encounter
October 10, 2021 22:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBWhether you love them or avoid them at all costs, ghost stories are powerful (even if we are old enough to know better thank to check the closet or under the bed)! But there is a Holy Ghost who does exist; fully God and all powerful. He works through Christians all over the planet yet sadly, Christians often seek to be known more for their talent and intellect rather than any supernatural power. Could it be that we have forgotten the one who distinguishes us from every other worldview on th...
Ghost Stories - Week 1 - The Forgotten God
October 03, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBWhether you love them or avoid them at all costs, ghost stories are powerful (even if we are old enough to know better thank to check the closet or under the bed)! But there is a Holy Ghost who does exist; fully God and all powerful. He works through Christians all over the planet yet sadly, Christians often seek to be known more for their talent and intellect rather than any supernatural power. Could it be that we have forgotten the one who distinguishes us from every other worldview on th...
Your Not The Boss Of Me - Week 4 Anger
September 26, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBWe all monitor our behaviour to some degree. This keeps us out of trouble and helps us in our personal and professional relationships. But Jesus invites his followers to take monitoring a step further.
Your Not The Boss of Me - Week 3 - Envy
September 19, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBWe all monitor our behaviour to some degree. This keeps us out of trouble and helps us in our personal and professional relationships. But Jesus invites his followers to take monitoring a step further.
Your Not The Boss of Me - Week 2 - Guilt
September 12, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBWe all monitor our behaviour to some degree. This keeps us out of trouble and helps us in our personal and professional relationships. But Jesus invites his followers to take monitoring a step further.
You're Not the Boss of Me - From the Heart
September 05, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBWe all monitor our behaviour to some degree. This keeps us out of trouble and helps us in our personal and professional relationships. But Jesus invites his followers to take monitoring a step further.
You're Not the Boss of Me - Week 1 - From the Heart
September 05, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBWe all monitor our behaviour to some degree. This keeps us out of trouble and helps us in our personal and professional relationships. But Jesus invites his followers to take monitoring a step further.
Road to Death and Back Again
August 29, 2021 14:35 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBIt’s Summer! And it’s time for a road trip. Summer playlists, open roads, gorgeous scenery and late night deep chats about the mysteries of the universe! There is something about an open road and loyal friends that bring about the best conversations. This was certainly true for Jesus. When spending time out on the road with his friends traveling from town to town, Jesus turned moments of getting from A to B in to life changing lessons.
Road Trip - Road to Disruption
August 22, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBIt’s Summer! And it’s time for a road trip. Summer playlists, open roads, gorgeous scenery and late night deep chats about the mysteries of the universe! There is something about an open road and loyal friends that bring about the best conversations. This was certainly true for Jesus. When spending time out on the road with his friends traveling from town to town, Jesus turned moments of getting from A to B in to life changing lessons.
Road Trip - Road to Greatness
August 15, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBIt’s Summer! And it’s time for a road trip. Summer playlists, open roads, gorgeous scenery and late night deep chats about the mysteries of the universe! There is something about an open road and loyal friends that bring about the best conversations. This was certainly true for Jesus. When spending time out on the road with his friends traveling from town to town, Jesus turned moments of getting from A to B in to life changing lessons.
Road Trip - Road to the Unknown
August 08, 2021 15:14 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBIt’s Summer! And it’s time for a road trip. Summer playlists, open roads, gorgeous scenery and late night deep chats about the mysteries of the universe! There is something about an open road and loyal friends that bring about the best conversations. This was certainly true for Jesus. When spending time out on the road with his friends traveling from town to town, Jesus turned moments of getting from A to B in to life changing lessons.
Road Trip - Road to the Impossible
August 01, 2021 21:09 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MBIt’s Summer! And it’s time for a road trip. Summer playlists, open roads, gorgeous scenery and late night deep chats about the mysteries of the universe! There is something about an open road and loyal friends that bring about the best conversations. This was certainly true for Jesus. When spending time out on the road with his friends traveling from town to town, Jesus turned moments of getting from A to B in to life changing lessons.
When Pigs Fly - Healing
July 25, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBDo you believe in miracles? Are you searching for hope? Are you praying for the impossible to happen? Today might just be the day, When Pigs Fly…
When Pigs Fly - Deliverance
July 18, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBDo you believe in miracles? Are you searching for hope? Are you praying for the impossible to happen? Today might just be the day, When Pigs Fly…
When Pigs Fly - Protection
July 11, 2021 14:17 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBDo you believe in miracles? Are you searching for hope? Are you praying for the impossible to happen? Today might just be the day, When Pigs Fly…
When Pigs Fly - Provision
July 04, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBDo you believe in miracles? Are you searching for hope? Are you praying for the impossible to happen? Today might just be the day, When Pigs Fly…
Culture Shift - Physical Health
June 28, 2021 13:05 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBThere are somethings that people just seem to talk about all the time, but at the same time no one can fully agree on. But these taboos aren’t just things that people care about, God cares too. In fact God has some principles he has shared with his people in how we can engage with these issues in order to bring about a culture shift. Last year we launched our first ever culture shift series. It was one of the most popular series we have run with some feedback saying that it was their favour...
The Return
June 28, 2021 12:30 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBHow many times in the past year have we uttered something like this… “I just can’t wait for things to get back to normal!” And yet the old normal has gone and we venture into a new season. With this being the first Sunday that we’re able to meet face to face for over 15 months, we just want to welcome you and enjoy being together, whether this is your first time ever joining us, or your first time back. Welcome to the Return
Mentioning The Unmentionable - The Ball & The Button
June 20, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBSwitch on the TV or open up the internet and you will probably be hard pressed to find anything that people aren’t prepared to talk about. Money, sex, drugs, celebrity gossip or politics. People love to talk about near enough anything. Everything, except for perhaps one thing. Death. Official statistics show that 100% of people born will one-day die, and yet almost nobody likes to think about ‘it’ or even what happens next. In this series we invite you to join us as we mention what is normal...