Broadcast Church Planting Podcast

In this second episode of our Holy Spirit series, Tom O’Toole and Tim Simmonds explore what it looks like to be open to the Holy Spirit in the Church today. Tim reflects on both the challenges and encouraging signs he sees across the UK church, from generational shifts and spiritual openness to the influences from the USA and the rise in cultural spirituality. They talk honestly about the baggage some carry from past ministry moments, how to navigate cynicism (especially in British culture), and how churches can encourage environments where the Spirit can move freely again. They discuss “Think the Best” culture at Christ Church Manchester, and how a fresh move of God may look very different to the ones we’ve seen before.