The Holy Trinity South Woodford Podcast

Easter Sunday – He is Risen

On this wonderful Easter Day, Abi Todd, our vicar, celebrates the reality of the resurrection, the awe and wonder of the women who first heard the good news and asks what is the type of soil our lives consist of, in relation to the parable of the sower. Come celebrate with us and let Jesus work in our lives to bring out a harvest.
 
The readings are Acts 10:34-43 & Luke 24:1-12
This message was first preached on 20/04/2025

Maundy Thursday – Betrayal

Revd. Abi Todd, our vicar, considers how Jesus transforms a night of betrayal and denial into the giving of a new covenant and the command for us to love one another. We continue to focus on the events of Holy week and what it means for us for Jesus to be at work in our lives.
 
The reading is John 13:1-17 & 31-38
This message was first preached on 17/04/2025

Palm Sunday – Welcome to my city

David Glover, our Next Generations Pastor, asks the question what is ‘my’ city like and will Jesus be welcomed. As we look at Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem at the start of the most crucial week of His life on earth, we focus on the start of Holy week and what it means to welcome Jesus in to our lives, and consider all that Jesus brings to us.
 
The reading is Luke 23:1-49

The Servant Songs of Isaiah - Song 4 (Isaiah 53)

Wayne Bishop completes the series on the Servant Songs in Isaiah. Considering the Old Testament passage most quoted in the New Testament.  A message of hope to a broken and disappointed people. The servant displays an attitude of one who represents the highly exalted God of the universe despite the lack of acknowledgement and even rejection by the people who were waiting for the Messiah. But the prophetic song goes on to declare the heart of the gospel, ‘The Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all’, salvation to all and an example of how we, who follow Christ, are to live. Isaiah speaks of a hope that will turn the world upside down.
 
The reading is Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12

The God of all Comfort – Mother’s Day 2025

As we think about the different roles of mothers, our vicar, Abi Todd, considers the way mothers provide practical support like nourishment and shelter but go much further providing comfort and compassion. This passage in 2 Corinthians talks about how ‘the God of all comfort’ acts as a mother to all His children, and how through His comfort for us we can have compassion on others and comfort them through the power of His Holy Spirit.
The reading is 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

The Servant Songs of Isaiah - Song 3 (Isaiah 50)

David Binns moves on to the third of the Servant Songs in Isaiah. He considers again who the ‘mystery guest’ of Isaiah is and goes on to explore the comparison Isaiah makes between the servant, reliant on and obedient to God; and independent, rebellious Israel. This leads us to a conclusion that there is a choice to be made, obedience or rebellion, God’s way or your way, heaven or hell, life or death. As Moses said ‘Now choose life.’
 
The reading is Isaiah 50:4-11

The Servant Songs of Isaiah - Song 2 (Isaiah 49)

Our vicar, Abi Todd, continues the series looking at the Servant Songs in Isaiah. Today she asks, ‘where are you from?’ and shows us it doesn’t matter what your background is, whether it’s straightforward or whether you have an ‘interesting’ family story like Jesus. God sent his servant Jesus for you, and this Jesus can do “immeasurably more for you than you can ever ask or imagine”, and He wants to do it now!
The reading is Isaiah 49:1-13

The Servant Songs of Isaiah - Song 1 (Isaiah 42)

Leading up to Easter, our vicar, Abi Todd, begins a short series looking at the Servant Songs in Isaiah. Four wonderful passages written 600-700 years before Jesus' time, which foretell of His life and mission. Abi sets out the background and shows how Jesus is the true 'servant' but also how we as His chosen people take on that servant role in our time and place.
The reading is Isaiah 42:1-9