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Christ's Blessed City

Christ's Blessed City

By Aymee Isac

Welcome to CBC's Podcast!

“To follow Jesus Christ and make Him known."
This is the mission we live by here at Colchester Baptist Church, located in the heart of the oldest city in Britain.
We know life is busy so we hope you'll tune in whenever you can to be encouraged as we deep dive into God's Word and discuss a series of themes, from singleness in the church, reading the Word together to life drills inspired by serving in the military.

We pray this podcast will make a difference in your daily life, whether you are in your car, on the way to work, on a run or doing your housework!
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Episode 2 - A Harvest Special

Christ's Blessed CitySep 29, 2023

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S2 Episode 3 - Battle drills for life: Ration Pack

S2 Episode 3 - Battle drills for life: Ration Pack

This is the last episode of our second season and you don’t want to miss this one! Pastor Lee McDade talks to us about the importance of finding our energy in the Word of God as Christian soldiers.



Jan 22, 202426:02
S2. Episode 2 - A Christmas Story

S2. Episode 2 - A Christmas Story

We've all got our own stories that we could tell around this time of year, probably laden with many traditions and family recipes transmitted from generation to generation, but what happens after you've exchanged gifts, the decorations come off and are put in storage for next year?


What is the real meaning of Christmas?


Journey with us, from Genesis to Luke's gospel as we read and reflect on the Biblical perspective of Christmas represented both by God's promise of salvation to the entire world in His perfect timing.


 If this sounds interesting do share with a friend and if you’d like to know more, you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ColchesterBaptist



Dec 25, 202332:05
S2. Episode 1 - The Jesus way to self-care

S2. Episode 1 - The Jesus way to self-care

What is your favourite way to rest and unwind?

Is the Bible teaching us how to practice self-care?

In this fast-paced world, finding rest and having boundaries seems almost unattainable, however as Christians we know that true rest can be experienced on a day-to-day basis, in the midst of work and other responsibilities by prioritising our relationship with God.

Although the word 'self-care' per se does not come up in the Bible, it's enough to look at the example set by Jesus to seek God's presence, in solitude and silence, with prayer and even fasting.


Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

(Matthew 11:28-30)

Dec 11, 202326:18
Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 Trailer

Hi friends!


We are so excited to announce that Season 2 of CBC Podcast is is now underway!

This is a season of thanksgiving and we're exploring the unconditional love of God sending His own son Jesus for us, the Word of God incarnate Who we celebrate at Christmas because through Him we have been adopted into God’s family.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

We hope you will join us, be a part of the conversation, either on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts, fortnightly on a Monday from 10 a.m.


If this sounds interesting do share it with a friend and if you’d like to know more, you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ColchesterBaptist.

Nov 27, 202301:58
Shalom - the peace of God

Shalom - the peace of God

What is stealing your peace?

Learn how the Bible encourages us to lean on God more and more every day of our lives, as our relationships and even the world around us seem to have forgotten what God's perfect peace, or Shalom, truly is.

As Christians, we have a responsibility not just to pursue peace but to work on maintaining it - tall order, we know!

We hope and pray that today's episode brings you some peace in what can be a noisy, tumultuous world.


If this sounds interesting, share or follow us on Spotify and YouTube @ColchesterBaptist


Nov 06, 202324:51
Episode 4: Psalm 23

Episode 4: Psalm 23

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

Hi friends!


We all know how important it is to spend time in God's Word, so every season, we will take one or two episodes to read some of our favourite Psalms together. Hilary and I will be reading from a couple of different translations, share our thoughts and reflections with you.

What will the the first psalm be? You've guessed it, it's Psalm 23!

We pray you'll be encouraged today, so go grab your Bible and maybe some highlighters or your journal, block out the noise and let's allow the Word of God to read us.


If this sounds interesting, share with friends and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ColchesterBaptist or visit our website www.colchesterbaptist.church

Oct 23, 202318:29
Episode 3: Battle drills for life

Episode 3: Battle drills for life

Good morning friends and welcome to another episode of Christ’s Blessed City Podcast! 


We are Aymee and Hilary, two best friends and sisters in Christ, navigating life with Jesus and sometimes we seek advice from our pastors.


Today we bring you a very special guest, Pastor Lee McDade who will be talking all things practical for our Christian day to day life inspired by his debut book ‘ Battle drills for life’. So grab your Bible, a huge cup of coffee and be a part of our conversation because this is just Chapter 1.

If this sounds interesting, please follow us on Facebook or Instagram @ColchesterBaptist.

Oct 09, 202322:02
Episode 2 - A Harvest Special

Episode 2 - A Harvest Special

It's a Harvest Special!


Today we are joined by Pastor John Pulford and with the Harvest season soon approaching, we will be talking about faith, working in God's creation, the need for patience and ultimately, who is in control? 


If this sounds interesting, follow us on Facebook or Instagram @ColchesterBaptist or visit our website www.colchesterbaptist.church

Sep 29, 202322:18
Episode 1 - A new beginning

Episode 1 - A new beginning

Hi friends and welcome to our first episode ever!

Today's episode is completely inspired by Isaiah 43:19 so grab a large cup of coffee, your Bible and perhaps that cute little notebook you've probably been saving for the right occasion, because we're talking all things new!

''See, I am doing a new thing!
    Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
    and streams in the wasteland.''

If this sounds interesting follow us on Facebook or Instagram @ColchesterBaptist or visit our website www.colchesterbaptist.church

Sep 25, 202315:48
 CBC's official trailer is now out!

CBC's official trailer is now out!

Hi friends!


This September we are releasing the first of many episodes to come and we could not be more excited!

Especially because we made it to the end of the recording without any more bloopers.

We're Aymee & Hilary, two best friends navigating life with Jesus at the centre of it and being honest about it.

We hope to bring you encouragement and a smile to your day.


If this sounds interesting, do follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ColchesterBaptist.

Sep 18, 202301:01
Blooper #1

Blooper #1

Hi friends!


This September we are releasing the first of many episodes to come and we could not be more excited!

Just two best friends navigating life with Jesus at the centre of it and being honest about it.

We hope it will bring you encouragement and a smile to your day.


For more information, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ColchesterBaptist.

Sep 09, 202301:13