Identity Formation

Identity Formation

Identity Formation Steve Midgley Session 1 from the BCUK National Conference 2026 Identity: Conversations Exploring Our Union with Christ Steve Midgley is the Executive Director of Biblical Counselling UK. Until 2022 he was the Senior Minister of Christ Church Cambridge where he continues to have a part-time role. Steve is a board member with CCEF and with the Biblical Counseling Coalition. He trained in psychiatry before being ordained. Steve has co-authored The Heart of Anger and Mental Health and Your Church and most recently he has written Understanding Trauma: A Biblical Introduction for Church Care.

A community that speaks

A community that speaks: A talk by Helen Thorne-Allenson at the BCUK Growing a Culture of Care event in Bournemouth, November 2025. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Community and Love 09:12 Understanding and Supporting Struggles 17:57 Practical Ways to Help 25:48 The Role of Scripture in Healing 36:04 Building a Supportive Church Community

A community that loves

A community that loves: A talk by Steve Midgley at the BCUK Growing a Culture of Care event in Bournemouth, November 2025. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ephesians 4 03:05 Living a Life Worthy of the Calling 05:57 The Struggles of Church Life 09:07 The Nature of Trouble in Our Lives 11:48 The Call to Care and Cure 15:01 God's Transformative Work in Us 17:52 The Foundation of Love in the Church 21:01 Growing in Knowledge of God's Love 23:58 Reflecting God's Love in Community 26:58 The Pursuit of Maturity in the Church 29:49 Serving One Another in Love 32:59 The Importance of Unity and Diversity 36:02 The Call to Serve Like Christ 39:05 Living Out the Put Off, Put On Principle 42:03 Speaking the Truth in Love 44:58 Conclusion and Prayer

I prayed and nothing changed

In this conversation, Ste Casey discusses the challenging topic of unanswered prayer, sharing personal experiences and insights from his book 'I Prayed and Nothing Changed.' He explores the emotional turmoil that comes with praying for change and feeling unheard, emphasising the importance of wrestling with God in prayer and recognising his presence in our pain. The discussion highlights the risks of abandoning faith during difficult times and encourages listeners to seek a deeper relationship with God, even amidst unanswered prayers. Buy the book here: https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781645072218/i-prayed-and-nothing-changed-paperback Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Unanswered Prayer 08:08 The Experience of Unanswered Prayer 12:20 The Risks of Doubt and Abandonment 17:00 God's Work in Our Pain 21:51 Wrestling with God in Prayer 28:35 Encouragement for the Broken

Preaching to the heart

In this episode of BCUK's To The Heart podcast, hosts Helen Thorne-Allenson, Steve Midgley, and Andrew McKenna discuss the importance of preaching to the heart. They explore the concept of the heart in biblical terms, the challenges of addressing diverse hearts in a congregation, and the role of community in preaching. The conversation emphasizes the need for preachers to engage the heart throughout the sermon, from the introduction to the conclusion, and highlights the significance of illustrations and sermon structure. The hosts also address the balance between faithful exposition and heart engagement, the impact of preparation on preaching, and the importance of follow-up after sermons. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Preaching to the Heart 02:53 Understanding the Heart in Preaching 05:56 The Challenge of Preaching to Diverse Hearts 08:54 The Role of Community in Preaching 11:40 Engaging the Heart Throughout the Sermon 14:37 The Importance of Illustrations 17:35 Structuring a Sermon to Engage Hearts 20:19 Concluding a Sermon Effectively 23:32 Faithful Exposition vs. Heart Engagement 26:11 The Impact of Preparation on Preaching 29:09 Follow-Up After Preaching