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What is a sacrament, and what do baptism and Holy Communion actually mean for our daily lives? In this summer joint benefice address, Rev. Phil explores the Anglican sacraments during the baptism of 3-month-old Penelope. Using everything from a 2001 Welsh Cup final to a £7.99 bargain rugby shirt—and a very conspicuous silk blouse—this message breaks down the difference between passive, nominal religion and a life transformed by grace. Whether you're looking for a simple guide to church sacraments, preparing for an infant baptism, or wondering what taking Holy Communion represents, this reflection unpacks how God's unearned grace and our personal response fit together.

We’ve been tracking Nathaniel Bridges’ desperate gamble: resigning his fellowship, securing the Willoughby Vicarage, and staking his entire future on a single, life-altering question posed to Frances Young. The proposal was made, the nerves were high, and the social stakes could not have been greater. But in the 18th century, a suitor’s status was only half the equation. The rest lay in the silence that followed the question. In this episode, we finally find out what she said.

We explore Jesus' statement that he came not to abolish the law but to fulfil it. What does that mean for us today and the way that we think about obedience?

Join the ministry team as we explore Jesus' sermon on the mount

A Modern Vicar gets obsessed by one of his processors by 250 years. Check our our Finding Mr Bridges Podcast for more.....

In this summer address, Phil reflects on a recent family holiday to Tivoli and Rome during a grueling 35-degree heatwave. Between dragging heavy luggage, navigating closed shops, and dealing with everyday travel frustrations, a simple challenge from a spiritual director—"Where is the grace in this?"—turns a messy trip into a deeper spiritual lesson. Drawing from unexpected encounters in Italy and the Apostle Paul's experience in Athens (Acts 17), this talk explores how God's grace isn't just an abstract theological concept, but something woven directly into the day-to-day mess of real life.

We're exploring the life of Nathaniel Bridges, the vicar of St Nicholas Willoughby 250 years ago, and were amazed to find out about his time as a leader of evangelicals at a time when they were being supressed.