Broadcast Church Planting Podcast

In this episode, Tom O’Toole and Tim Simmonds explore the messy middle of charismatic church culture. Where awe, awkwardness, emotion and expectation collide. They talk honestly about discomfort in spiritual spaces, navigating the weird and the wonderful, and learning to pray with faith (without the caveats). From stories of physical encounters with the Holy Spirit to the challenge of worshipping freely in a British church context, this episode wrestles with how we experience God, and how not to lose sight of Him amid the noise. They also reflect on: • The impact of growing up in charismatic churches • Cultural baggage around worship styles • Praying for parking spaces vs praying for healing • The risks of hype vs shame • Encouraging gifts without replicating hype Real talk, raw reflections, and lots to chew on.