Lucas on Life

Presented by Jeff Lucas

Fridays from 10pm and Sundays from 8pm

The Power of Welcome

22 Feb 2026
00:19:06

In this weeks Lucas on Life, Jeff Lucas shares the primary reason that he became a Christian as a totally unchurched 17 year old - and it was the warm and wonderful welcome that he received when he finally decided to risk going to a church service. J...

The Random Vicar - Part 5

15 Feb 2026
00:16:01

In the final programme of The Random Vicar - Jeff ponders over events of his career, reflection on sadness and happiness, the power of listening, simple kindness and the day his bottom caught fire.

The Random Vicar - Part 4

8 Feb 2026
00:18:36

In the fourth programme of The Random Vicar - Jeff ponders over events of his career, reflection on sadness and happiness, the power of listening, simple kindness and the day his bottom caught fire.

The Random Vicar - Part 3

1 Feb 2026
00:27:39

Jeff continues his stories of ministry, pulling back the curtain on odd church moments, tough pastoral calls, unexpected grace, and the awkward humanity that comes with trying to lead while still learning on the fly.

The Random Vicar - Part 2

25 Jan 2026
00:18:18

Jeff dives into stories from his years in ministry, pulling back the curtain on odd church moments, tough pastoral calls, unexpected grace, and the awkward humanity that comes with trying to lead while still learning on the fly.

The Random Vicar - Part 1

18 Jan 2026
00:17:42

Jeff dives into stories from his years in ministry, pulling back the curtain on odd church moments, tough pastoral calls, unexpected grace, and the awkward humanity that comes with trying to lead while still learning on the fly.

New Year Resolution - Part 2

11 Jan 2026
00:15:15

In the second programme on resolutions and choices, Jeff Lucas asks an honest question: do we really believe we can change? Or do we—even as followers of Jesus—settle for staying the same, quietly telling ourselves, “That’s just the way I am”? Join J...

New Year Resolutions - Part 1

4 Jan 2026
00:16:05

It’s that time of year again, when many of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. It’s a natural moment to pause, take stock, and ask who we’re becoming—and who we’d like to be in 2026. Join Jeff Lucas for the first of two programmes explori...

Joseph Part 2

28 Dec 2025
00:14:30

In the second programme, Jeff continues to explore the character of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Through his self-control, sensitivity to God, and steady faithfulness, Joseph shows us what true righteousness looks like in practice.

Joseph Part 1

21 Dec 2025
00:15:31

Joseph barely features in the Nativity story, yet Jeff Lucas argues he is its quiet hero. Called a righteous man in the Bible, Joseph forces us to ask what righteousness really looks like. This first programme explores a life of authentic, lived-out...

Friendship Part 2

14 Dec 2025
00:17:25

In the second programme on friendship, Jeff speaks personally about how friends have carried him through some of the toughest seasons of his life. Lucas on Life.

Friendship Part 1

7 Dec 2025
00:15:32

The very public fallout between Marjorie Taylor Greene and her former friend Donald Trump is a grim example of how quickly friendships can collapse. Join Jeff as he reflects on the value of friendship — and how the right people can help us grow.

Money and Stuff

30 Nov 2025
00:15:20

With the long-anticipated, and long-dreaded, budget now delivered, and everyone talking about money, Jeff tackles a familiar challenge: we need money and the things it buys, but we also need to make sure money doesn’t end up owning us.

Judgement

23 Nov 2025
00:16:16

It’s a famous and often misquoted saying from Jesus: Judge not lest you be judged'. But what does that mean? Surely, we have to make judgments every day. So join Jeff as he considers the difference between judgement and judgementalism.

Winter Sadness

16 Nov 2025
00:16:55

This last week the BBC website suggested some practical help for those suffering from seasonal affective disorder, the winter depression that can strike as the days grow darker and colder. But although Christians have engaged in more honest conversat...