The Follower Podcast
Conversations and thoughts about following Jesus in the world today
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Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
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.
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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 askus@wearefollower.com
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
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.
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
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.
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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
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
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.
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Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
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.
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Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
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.
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Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
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.
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Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
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.
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
In this session I reflect on my experience running ministry for little children in Nepal and how in choosing humility I discovered God's heart for others and his kingdom among us.
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Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
In this episode I reflect on my time in a Himalayan village, and recognise that by creating space in our lives, we can turn the noise around us down and the voice of God up.
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