Freedom Church Cheltenham
Hey thanks for stopping by and checking out our podcast!These messages have been recorded live from our Sunday services at Freedom Church in Cheltenham UK. We are passionate about connecting anyone, anywhere to a life-changing relationship with Jesus through community, church gatherings, worship, creativity and more. Â Want to find out more about us? Be sure to check out our website, follow us on social media, and reach out online if you want to share anything that has resonated with you in these podcasts!Tuning in locally? Have you found your place, your people, and your purpose? Come along to o...
IGNITE YOUR FAITH - Week 3 - Activate Your Faith - Dave Thomas
ACTIVATE | Guest Speaker - Pastor Dave Thomas
Thereâs something about faith that you already have access to - but until you activate it, it can remain dormant.
In this message, guest speaker Dave Thomas from Courageous Church, South Carolina, challenges us to look at what it means to activate our faith and take the step God is inviting us to take.
Through the story of Peter stepping out of the boat, weâre reminded that sometimes faith requires us to move before we feel ready, comfortable or certain of the outcome.
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More than Sundays - From Crowd To Community
Crowd to Community | More Than Just a Sunday
What does it really mean to belong?
We were never created to do faith alone. Jesus meets us in the crowd, but He also invites us into something deeper â a family, a community, and relationships that shape who we are becoming.
In this message, we explore what happens when church becomes more than a Sunday gathering, and why community might be one of the greatest gifts God has given us.
Because thereâs a difference between being in a crowd⌠and truly belonging.
More Than Sundays - More Than The Ordinary!
Are you just going through the motions? Itâs way too easy to slip into autopilot, play it safe, and settle for an ordinary lifeâbut God doesn't call us to be comfortable. He takes the everyday, average stuff and uses it to do the extraordinary.
In this message, weâre talking about what happens when you stop keeping your faith to yourself and start letting your life overflow into the people around you. We look at how breaking out of your comfort zone, changing your focus, and stepping into your purpose can completely shift someone else's world...
More Than Sundays - Week 2 - More Than Influence
More Than Influence | Pastor Andy Rattenbury
We all want to be a good influence. We want to encourage people, give good advice and make a difference in the lives of those around us.
But what if following Jesus is more than taking good advice?
In this challenging message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury asks us to look deeper: are we actually living by the truth of the Gospel, or have we simply become good at collecting advice and trying to live a better life?
Because Jesus didn't come just to give us principles...
More Than Sundays - More Than A Moment!
Sunday can be powerful. But what if church was never meant to be just a moment we experience once a week?
We were made for more â more than simply showing up, receiving, and going home. We were made to be filled, to overflow, and to carry what God is doing in us into every part of our week.
Are we simply consumers of church, or are we becoming consumed by something greater?
This week, discover what it looks like to move beyond a Sunday moment and into a life that overflows.
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THE WAY TO WIN - Part 5 - Pastor Andy Rattenbury: The Door To Blessing
The Way to Win | The Door To Blessing | Pastor Andy Rattenbury
Honour isn't just about good mannersâit's a Kingdom principle that has the power to unlock blessing in every area of our lives.
In this message, we explore what it really means to honour others, why it's often misunderstood, and how choosing honour can transform our relationships, our faith, and our future.
Whether you find honour easy or incredibly challenging, this message will encourage you to see it through God's perspective and discover why honour tr...
THE WAY TO WIN - Part 4 - Pastor Emily Rattenbury: Combatting Offence
Have you ever replayed a conversation over and over, struggled to let go of hurt, or found yourself thinking differently about someone because of something they said or did?
Offence has a way of quietly stealing our peace, shaping our thoughts and creating distance in our relationshipsâbut it doesn't have to have the final word.
In this message, we explore what the Bible says about offence, why it's one of the enemy's most effective tactics, and how we can choose freedom instead of resentment. Discover practical, biblical ways to guard your heart, renew your mi...
THE WAY TO WIN - Part 3 - John Smitheram: Good Fruit Vs Bad Fruit
We all want our lives to produce good fruitâbut what do we do when the fruit isn't so good?
In this message, we talk about where bad fruit comes from, why it doesn't define you, and what it really means to stay close to Jesus. Following Him isn't always neat or easy, but when we remain in Him, He changes us from the inside out.
If you've ever felt stuck, frustrated, or wondered why you're still struggling, this message is for you.
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This week in The Way to Win, Pastor Andy Rattenbury explores a counter-cultural truth that many of us desperately need: rest isn't a rewardâit's part of God's design.
In a world that celebrates busyness, what if the key to running the race God has marked out for you isn't simply pushing harder, but learning when to stop? Discover why the Sabbath is more than just a day off, what it reveals about who we trust, and how choosing to rest can transform the way we live, lead and follow Jesus.
If you've been feeling ti...
THE WAY TO WIN - Part 1 - Pastor Andy Rattenbury
What comes first in your life?
This week, Pastor Andy challenges us to think about what we're really worshipping. Is it success, relationships, money, social media, or is God truly first?
When God is at the centre of our lives, everything else starts to make more sense. We gain a new perspective, make wiser decisions, and discover the solid foundation He wants us to build on.
If you've ever wondered how to follow God's direction or find purpose in a world full of distractions, this message is for you.
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BE THE CHANGE - Week 4 - Pastor Andy Rattenbury
What does giving really look like for Christians? Is tithing still relevant today? And what does the Bible actually say about money and generosity?
In this week's message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury unpacks the heart of biblical giving, exploring what Scripture teaches about tithing, generosity, and why God is far more interested in our hearts than our wallets. Discover how money can so easily compete for our devotion and what it means to live with a heart that is fully surrendered to God.
Whether you're new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this...
BE THE CHANGE - Week 2 - Pastor Andy Rattenbury - Serve God, Serve Others
Before Jesus called us to serve, He served us first.
This message explores how true servanthood begins with understanding who Jesus is and what He has done for us. It's not about what we do, but about who He is. As we live for His name, we're invited to follow the example of the One who came not to be served, but to serve.
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BE THE CHANGE - Week 1 - Pastor Andy Rattenbury
Come as you are... but don't stay as you are.
In this powerful message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury explores the life-changing nature of God's grace. Through biblical encounters with Jesus, we're reminded that grace is more than forgivenessâit's an invitation to transformation.
What happens when we truly encounter Christ? How should we respond to the grace we've been given? And are we living worthy of the calling we have received?
Join us as we discover how Jesus meets us where we are, but lovingly calls us into something greater.
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RELATIONSHIP GOALS PART 5 OF 5 - Purity: Gods best not our best
Singleness. Dating. Engagement. Every season comes with questions, challenges, and decisions. This message will help you pursue God's best, trust His timing, and build relationships on a foundation that lasts.
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RELATIONSHIP GOALS PART 4 OF 5 - Navigating Conflict In Love
Conflict in relationships is inevitable â but division doesnât have to be.
In this message, we explore what it really means to navigate conflict with love, humility, forgiveness, and faith. From heart checks and healthy communication to breaking unhealthy cycles and keeping Jesus at the center, this conversation is a reminder that strong relationships are built intentionally through every season.
⨠How do we raise concerns without causing hurt?
⨠What happens when pride, insecurity, or unforgiveness go unchecked?
⨠And what does it look like to truly stand âback to backâ with the person you love?
RELATIONSHIP GOALS PART 3 OF 5 - Find the purpose of your season
We often rush through life, wishing we were in a different season. But what if the season youâre in right now has a purpose?
In this message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury explores what it means to recognise your season, stop resisting it, and grow through it rather than out of it.
Donât miss what God may be doing right where you are.
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RELATIONSHIP GOALS PART 2 OF 5 - Make Your Life A Seed, Not Just A Season
What are you building now that will still matter years from today?
In this powerful message, Andy Rattenbury explores what it means to make your life a seed and not just a season â choosing to invest in character, faith, wisdom, and integrity that will grow far beyond the moment weâre in.
So much of life pushes us toward quick results and temporary success, but lasting influence is built slowly, intentionally, and consistently. The choices we make today shape the people we become tomorrow â and impact the generations coming behind us.
This isnât just a...
RELATIONSHIP GOALS PART 1 OF 5 - Godly Friendship
What does real friendship look likeâand why does it matter more than ever?
In a world full of surface-level connections, God calls us to something deeper: friendships that strengthen, encourage, and reflect His love. From the kind of loyalty shown in Scripture to the simple but powerful truth that *weâre not meant to do life alone*, this message explores how the right relationships can shape your faith, your purpose, and even your future.
Are you pouring into the right people?
Whoâs helping carry you when you fall?
And what does it act...
Exploring Unity - Lionheart Series - Week 6
Lions thrive in packsâand weâre no different. đŚ
In this weekâs message, Pastor Andy explores the power of unity within the church and what it really means to show up for one another. Thought-provoking and deeply practical, this message invites you to reflect on your own connections and how we grow stronger together.
Watch now and discover how living in unity can change everything.
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Overcoming failure⌠but not in the way you might expect.
What if the moments that feel like setbacks are actually shaping something deeper?
This message explores faith, growth, and the tension between where you are and where you think you should be â with a powerful reminder that not all failure is final.
If youâve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like youâre falling short⌠this might shift your perspective.
Watch now and consider: what if youâre growing more than you realise?
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Overcoming Failure - Lionheart Series - Week 5
Overcoming failure⌠but not in the way you might expect.
What if the moments that feel like setbacks are actually shaping something deeper?
This message explores faith, growth, and the tension between where you are and where you think you should be â with a powerful reminder that not all failure is final.
If youâve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like youâre falling short⌠this might shift your perspective.
Watch now and consider: what if youâre growing more than you realise?
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Everything Changes! Lionheart Series - Part 4
Whatâs shaping your life â what you consume, or what consumes you?
In Week 4 of the Lionheart series, Pastor Andy Rattenbury challenges us to look deeper at our daily lives and our faith. As we follow Jesus, something shifts: our focus moves beyond ourselves, and compassion for others begins to grow.
Are we truly living the way Jesus modelled â loving people, serving selflessly, and being transformed from the inside out? Or are we just consuming faith without letting it change us?
This message invites you to reflect, realign, and step into a life thatâs...
Lock Eyes With The Lion - Lionheart Series - Part 3
Lock Eyes With The Lion | Lionheart Series (Part 3) | Pastor Andy Rattenbury
Have we become too familiar?
In Part 3 of the Lionheart series, Pastor Andy Rattenbury brings a powerful and thought-provoking message that invites you to reflect, refocus, and lean in.
This isnât just about hearingâitâs about encountering.
Itâs about rediscovering something deeper.
Thereâs more at stake than you think⌠and it might be closer than you realise.
Donât look away.
Lock eyes with the Lion.
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Bold Resilent Love - Lionheart series - Week 2
What does it mean to live with a Lionheart?
In this powerful message, âResilient Bold Love,â Andy Rattenbury challenges us to confront where weâve grown quiet, comfortable⌠or even caged.
Life hits hardâpressure, loss, disappointmentâbut are we shrinking back, or rising up? This message explores what it looks like to rediscover boldness, not through our own strength, but by knowing who stands behind us.
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What if your perception of Jesus is incomplete?
In The Lamb and the Lion (Part 1 of the Lionheart Series), Emily Rattenbury challenges us to move beyond a comfortable, familiar view of Jesus and encounter who He really is. This message explores the tension between the Lamb and the Lionâand what that means for a faith thatâs anything but tame.
Are you living a safe, domesticated faith⌠or stepping into something deeper?
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'Miracles Happen Here' Series: Week 6 - The Miracle Of HEALING
In the final message of the âMiracles Happen Hereâ series, Pastor Andy Rattenbury shares about The Miracle of Healing.
Through powerful moments in the life of Jesus, this message reminds us that when people reach out in faith, God still moves. When every option feels exhausted, Jesus remains the One who heals, restores, and sets people free.
Discover how faith can move, believe, receive, and declare the goodness of God.
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'Miracles Happen Here' Series: Week 5 - The Miracle Of THE HOLY SPIRIT
Donât miss this powerful message from Pastor Emily Rattenbury on the miracle of the Holy Spirit. đ
The Holy Spirit is the hidden gem in our Christian walkâour guide, our comfort, and Godâs miraculous gift to us. He strengthens our faith and gives us boldness to share Jesus with others.
Imagine living with the awareness that the same Spirit lives in every believer. How would that change the way you see and speak to others?
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The Miracle of Provision | Pastor Andy Rattenbury
What if Godâs provision doesnât look the way we expect?
In this message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury explores how God meets us in ways that are often simple, surprising, and easy to overlook. Sometimes provision isnât excess â itâs exactly what we need, exactly when we need it.
A thought-provoking message that challenges where we place our trust and invites us to see Godâs hand in everyday provision.
Tune in to hear more about the miracle of provision.
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'Miracles Happen Here' Series: Week 3 - The Miracle Of FREEDOM
The Miracle Of Freedom | Miracles Happen Here â Part 3
Preached by Andy Rattenbury
What really holds us back from living in freedom?
In this powerful message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury explores the hidden struggles we all face and how true freedom is found in Christ.
Watch Part 3 of the Miracles Happen Here series and discover that freedom is closer than you think.
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In this powerful preach, Andy Rattenbury unpacks the life-changing power in the name of Jesus. Discover how His name brings authority, breakthrough, healing, and hope into every situation. Be encouraged and strengthened in your faith as youâre reminded of the incredible power we carry through Him.
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'Miracles Happen Here' Series: Week 2 - The Miracle Of FORGIVENESS
The Miracle Of Forgiveness â Pastor Andy Rattenbury
We all want fairness⌠until we realise we need forgiveness.
In this moving preach, Pastor Andy Rattenbury unpacks the life-changing truth that grace is unmerited favour â not something we work for, but something we receive.
Drawing from powerful encounters in the Gospel of Luke, this message reveals why forgiveness isnât just a doctrine â itâs a miracle.
If youâve ever wondered whether you have to earn Godâs love, this message is for you.
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How To Pray - Part 5 - How To Hear God's Voice!
Life is noisy, busy, and full of competing voices. In this message, Pastor Emily Rattenbury unpacks how to hear God in the middle of everyday lifeânot just in quiet moments, but in real decisions, conversations, and pressures. This preach explores why our words matter, how humility and prayer position us to hear from God, and how to recognize His voice when everything else is demanding our attention. If youâve ever wondered whether God is speaking, how to tell if itâs Him or just your own thoughts, or how to navigate everyday decisions with confidence and faith, this m...
How To Pray - VISION SUNDAY
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This Sunday, our lead pastors at Freedom Cheltenham, Andy & Emily Rattenbury, shared a powerful and inspiring word of vision for the year ahead. In Part 4 of our How to Pray series, they unpack the heart of corporate prayer and what it truly means to pray together in community.
Prayer isnât just something we do privately with God â itâs a beautiful way we love, support, and grow with one another. This message will stir your faith and help you catch the vision of where weâre headed as a church t...
How To Pray Part 2 - Start Your Prayer By Stopping!
In Week 2 of 'How to Pray' series, Pastor Andy Rattenbury reminds us that prayer isnât always found in the noise, or the big moments. Sometimes itâs discovered in the pause. In a world that never stops talking, God often speaks in a whisper. If youâre longing for clarity, strength, or direction, it may be time to slow down, be still, and lean into His presence.
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Prayer doesnât need to be complicated to be powerful. This message reminds us that prayer is simply coming to God as a loving Father â with gratitude, honesty, and trust. As we choose to make prayer a priority, we discover that showing up consistently can transform both our relationship with God and the way we live each day.
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The Journey Part 3/3 Pastor Andy Rattenbury 'The Adventure Of The Journey'
God doesnât call us to comfortâHe calls us to movement. In Part Three of The Journey Christmas series, we explore the quiet courage of Mary and Joseph, the bold response of the shepherds, the pursuit of the wise men⌠and the invitation that some chose to refuse.
What happens when God asks us to trust before we fully understand?
 This is a holy adventureâand the question is whether we will say yes.
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Life doesnât always unfold the way we expect. In this message, The Unexpected Journey, we explore how God remains faithful even when our path leads through valleys. Mary and Joseph were called into an unexpected journey filled with uncertainty, yet God was with them every step of the way.
Jesus Himself walked through pain, rejection, and sufferingâexperiences that are far more relatable than we often realize. Because of this, He understands our struggles and knows every valley we face.
No matter what you are going through today, you are not alone. Jesus knows your...
The Journey Part 1/3 Pastor Emily Rattenbury 'Beauty in the Preparation'
⨠The Beauty in Preparation â Pastor Emily Rattenbury | 7 December
In this inspiring message, Pastor Emily Rattenbury reminds us that preparation positions us for Godâs miracles.
Mary prepared with trust, Joseph with obedience, and the shepherds with faithâand each encountered God in extraordinary ways.
Thereâs a miracle in you.
Donât lose the wonder.
Donât settle for the ordinary. đ
Be encouraged as you step into the beauty of preparation and open your heart to what God is ready to do.
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Light In The Darkness - Part 3/3 Pastor Andy Rattenbury 'Grace That Finds'.
In this message, we explore how Godâs grace reaches those who have wandered and those who donât even realise theyâre lost. Grace doesnât just cover usâit comes looking for us and makes a way home.
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In Part 2 of our Light in the Dark series, guest speaker John Smitherham shares a powerful and hope-filled message about breaking free from the grip of darkness. Speaking from deep personal experience, John points us straight to the heart of Jesus and the freedom only He can bring.
If youâve been walking through a tough season, this is a message you wonât want to miss.
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