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Timothy Lester's "The Following"
Hosted by Timothy Lester · EN
Many people view the phrase "Follow Me" as Jesus' recruitment closing statement. Others hear the words as a starter pistol. the "ready, set, go" to the really Great Race.
"The Following" will reveal that there is much more to it. "Follow Me" is our terms of engagement with Christ. Those who choose to "come after" Jesus are members in the great "following" that leads to the eternal presence of God.
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Episode 22 "PRAY FOR NICK SPANNER
Jan 19, 202000:26:22Tap to summarizeNick and Louise are dear friends and fellow participate in "The Following". Nick is one, in series, of "strong men" God has provided to speak into my life. Jim Kennedy, Gene Warr, Alvin O Turner, John Duthie, Dr Dean Williams, Nick Spanner, Peter Goulstone, Brian Pankhurst, Kirk Humphreys and Virgil Coffee are "to a man" Followers of the Lord Jesus. They have provided me with counsel, direction and protection. They all had huge, dominant personalities but also humble hearts and a willingness to invest their lives in me. That's why I'm asking all to pray for Nick and Louise Spanner, Pray that God would, by His Mercy and Grace, grant Nick sufficient number of days to complete all that you have for him to do. May you give Nick and Louise an abundance days, together, to fully develop the love for each other that you gave life. Please SHARE-LIKE, EMOTICON IT,SHARE SHARE SHARE, DID I MENTION 'LIKE IT! LET'S BUILD AN ARMY OF THE FOLLOWING TO FOLLOW JESUS AND PRAY FOR NICK SPANNER
Transcribe →Parkinson’s Comes to Christmas
Dec 16, 201900:41:26Tap to summarizeThis is a traditional Christmas reflexion. The challenge is that my travelling partner, Parkinson, invades my voice and articulation. I don’t like it, but that’s what I have to work with. God bless you and Marry Christmas
Transcribe →Episode 20 Peter Takes The Helm
Jun 26, 201900:26:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode we look at the the moment where the apostle Peter rises to assume the leadership of The Following. As we observe Peter learn and lead we will get a clearer sense of what it means to be in The Following. How did Peter show those who " have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him." That's important because that is us.
Transcribe →Peter Stood Up
May 28, 201900:16:43Tap to summarizeJesus disappeared into a cloud and left his little band of followers with a little job to do. Take the Gospel to the world. When you look around the world today it looks like they did a pretty good job. Today we arrive at the beginning of the transformation from a tiny Jewish sect to a global movement.They needed a leader.Peter Stood Up.
Transcribe →Mothers Day Special
May 9, 201900:39:27Tap to summarizeKitty and I are still getting used to not having our mothers on the same side of eternity with us. So we take a break from our following Jesus following Jesus to think about our mums. there are couple of songs I recorded 38 years ago, HELP!
Transcribe →Peter- He's one of us 2 Episode 17
Apr 25, 201900:25:02Tap to summarizeWe continue looking at the experiences of Peter, the guy Jesus put in charge of The Following.
Transcribe →Peter-He’s one of us E 16
Apr 13, 201900:21:28Tap to summarizeThis time we begin travelling along with our brother Simon Peter’s journey in the Following. Toward the end my Parkinson’s shows up-regrets- but that is my life-Blessings
Transcribe →After Pasta-A conversation with Seth Lester
Mar 31, 201900:21:53Tap to summarizeOur son Seth dropped around for pasta after church. I used the opportunity to have a brief chat about The Following. Seth is one of the smartest, well read and theologically formed people I know. He takes after his mother. I asked him to give some thoughts about the challenge of trying to get back and behind the 2000 years of commentary and religious forms and imagine ourselves standing shoulder to shoulder with the first "followers". Remember we now have an email address if you would like to get in touch. timothy@thefollowing.today
Transcribe →Episode 14 In His Steps,WWJD and a Cross around the neck
Mar 22, 201900:17:40Tap to summarize What would Jesus Do? It is the only real question. Answering it gives you all you need to know.. That is the following. Why is it that the simplest things are the hardest..
Transcribe →Episode 13 4 Days Alone in a Caravan
Mar 1, 201900:19:30Tap to summarizeI found myself alone in our caravan. It is at place called Matarangi, Matarangi has a rare north facing Pacific beach. I was the to allow a guy to paint said caravan. It gave me some time to think and pray and ruminate on the scriptures. As a result there are a little tweaking I want to share with you. New Website: TheFollowing.today Email Address: tim@thefollowing.today
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