This Sunday we continue our series on Jesus' 7 signs in the Gospel of John. As we learn about the feeding of the five thousand men, Pete stirs us to bring what we have to Jesus, to expect him to us us for his glory, and reminds us that he is the bread of life. Join us as we continue our series next week, and are back to two services - 10:30am at UW…

The Cocktail Panda himself comes on The Philip Duff Show! I've known Iain for years - he entered the G'Vin Gin Connoisseur Program which I used to run - and he's built a mini bar empire in Edinburgh so it was time to catch up on his adventures guest bartending for his uncle in Korea, celeb liquor, how he got his start in the bar business and what h…

In the next message as part of our 7 Signs series on the Book of John, Pete shares with us about the healing from the pool, the third sign mentioned in the gospel. He challenges us on whether we miss who Jesus is even when he is standing right in front of us, and asks whether we have got too used to a list of rules about what church should look lik…

Marshall - and the three top-notch places he runs the beverage programs for, Valerie, Lolita and Madame George - is one of Manhattan's best-kept secrets. If you come to New York, I'll take you to one of these places (or all three, as they're conveniently located right next door to one another), and I guarantee you'll be blown away by the quality of…

As we continue our series on the 7 signs in the book of John, Pete shares with us about Jesus being Lord over space, and encourages us that though we may have never met the physical person of Jesus, he can still bring transformation in our lives. Please join us at our services next week as we hear about the third sign in the book of John. We will b…

Myself and Tim have been threatening each other with a podcast taping for over a year, and we finally found time to sit down, beverages to hand, and make it happen! (This is a satisfyingly lengthy episode, clocking in at over 2.5 hours, and we'll do more of such chat fests in the future, too). We talk about Tim's path into the industry as a cook an…

As we begin a new series, Pete keeps us up to date on his summer reading list, and introduces us to the mystery of the person of Jesus which unfolds throughout the book of John. Join us for the next 7 weeks as we explore the 7 signs of Jesus in this gospel. Redeemer Church London meets twice on Sundays, at 10:30am at UWL and at 6:30pm at The Hub. W…

Simone has come a long way since his Italian childhood in Como: while part of a legendary double-act with Alex Kratena, he led London's Artesian Bar to an unprecedented four #1 listings in World's 50 Best Bars. Simone's post-Artesian career is even more impressive: Sips, his Barcelona bar together with business partner Marc Alvarez, was crowned #1 …

In our final Sunday message as part of our Daniel series, Ross preaches from Daniel 9, reminding us of how we should pray, first focusing on God, secondly recognising our need to repent, and finally throwing ourselves on God's mercy. Join us this Wednesday at The Hub at 8pm for our final summer Bible Study as we look at Daniel 12. We hope to see yo…

Francis, and, later Mark, have been friends of mine for a long time; we must have bumped into one another in Manhattan or at a Tales of the Cocktail event in New Orleans, but it was our mutual friend Dale de Groff who persuaded me to make the trek out to NJ to see their restaurants, which are incredibly successful and a mainstay of their community.…

Me and Erik go waaaaaay back, to when I taught a class on the IBA's elite John Whyte residential training course in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, before Erik moved to London to start his stratospheric ascent to the top of the bartending world. We sat down during Tales of the Cocktail to talk about all that: awards, scalpels vs. hammers, how cities …

This Sunday, Paul shared with us lessons learnt we can learn from the famous Biblical account of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in Daniel 3. Commending us to be those who stand firm in our faith, believing that God will provide, but even if he doesn't, still trusting him. You can join us for the next lesson in our series on Wednesday evening at The…

Simon's been a mate since the late 1990s, when he created CLASS (standing for Cocktail Liqueur And Speciality Spirit) magazine, the print forerunner of Difford's Guide and, in a pre-Internet world, just about the only way to learn about the revolution in cocktails that began sweeping London in the mid-1990s, which we both agree dates to the opening…

Today we began a new preaching series looking at the book of Daniel, and Pete introduced us to the people of God in exile. During this series we will be preaching on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, with a unique message being shared midweek alongside an opportunity for discussion. To hear these additional messages please join us on Wednesda…

I've known Natasha for ages and it's no exaggeration to say she's changed the landscape of gin consumption in her native Missouri, and indeed in the wider USA as well. Much as Julio Bermejo built a dedicated band of fanatics drinking 100% Blue Agave tequila at Tommy's, a suburb of San Francisco, Natasha did the same with gin, in her family's restau…

This week Pete concludes our 9 month series on 1 Corinthians! If you have missed any of the previous preaches in the series they are available on our website at redeemerlondon.org/talks, or you can find them wherever you get your podcasts. Join us next week at our Morning or Evening service as we begin a new series looking at the book of Daniel. We…

Zev's had one of the most interesting career arcs of any bartender I know, but when we finally sat down to tape an episode, it turned out to have even more twists and turns than I thought! From Brooklyn to Melbourne to Montreal and back to NY, and from bartending for Heston Blumenthal Down Under to manning the shakers in the Meyerverse* that is Uni…

As we continue our series on 1 Corinthians - United for Gospel Advance - Pete reminds us of the privilege it is to be able to give to the work of the church as members of a church family, and commends us to be those who invest time in one another. Join us next week as we conclude the series! Find out more at redeemerlondon.org or join us on a Sunda…

Anna is brilliant and this episode - taped partly in a hotel lobby in London, and then on Zoom - is just like having a drink with her, which is always great. She's not afraid to say the things others won't, and her goal is to elevate anyone she works with, and especially to make bars better and get more women to embrace hospitality as a career opti…

This Sunday was International Sunday at Redeemer, and we celebrated the diversity at Redeemer and the ways that we are connected with the global church. Pete continued our series on 1 Corinthians reminding us of the victory that Jesus has won over death, and how that will be fully realised when our earthly bodies pass away and we experience the res…

Well, I've know Agostino since he was a fresh-faced young buck at Montgomery Place, one of London's best cocktail bars back in the day. I remember when he moved to take the reins at the Connaught when it reopened, and the dream opening duo that was him and Erik Lorincz. In the sixteen years since, Ago built a core around him with stunning professio…

*This week's scripture reading is absent from the recording* Join us in 1 Corinthians 15, as we continue to talk about resurrection, and what it means for us. This Sunday Pete asks us whether we have become too obsessed with the bodies we have now, which will be seeds that are buried, and forgotten about our resurrection bodies, which will be like …

Benji (whose actual name is Fabio), is a friend, and a tremendous host even among his fellow Italian bartenders, which is really saying something. After studing philosophy and being a professional soccer player (!), Benji went into bartending and is now a partner in the Farmily hospitality group that includes 1930 Bar, MAG Cafe and Tripstillery, al…

This Sunday we continued our preaching series in 1 Corinthians - United for Gospel Advance. Pete shared a message with us on the importance of the resurrection of the dead, challenging us on whether we recognise the importance of Jesus resurrection in our daily lives, and whether we are responding to its call to live radically as followers of Jesus…

Redeemer Elder Andrew Barnett brings a message from Acts 6. If you like the podcast make sure to give us a follow or rate us wherever you are listening. You can also share us with your friends or come to a session. Sessions are every Saturday at West Kilburn Baptist Church in Queen's Park. The session starts at 4 p.m. with tea and snacks starting a…

Redeemer Elder David Brown takes Redeemer through Acts chapter 4. If you like the podcast make sure to give us a follow or rate us wherever you are listening. You can also share us with your friends or come to a session. Sessions are every Saturday at West Kilburn Baptist Church in Queen's Park. The session starts at 4 p.m. with tea and snacks star…

I kept bumping into David at events (like Philip Duff Show stalwart Tony Sach's regular get-togethers for writers and other waifs and strays) and he was always good fun to chat with, so me and him sat down in a shady spot inside Central Park* on a hot-as-balls day, on camp chairs, with a nearby wheelie cooler bag full of ice cold Negra Modelo beers…

Join us as we listen to a message on Romans 6 from guest preacher Terry Virgo. Terry commends us to live our lives not as sinners, but in our true God given identity as saints! Terry has been a spiritual father to us at Redeemer and it was a great blessing to have him join us this week. Join us again next week as we continue our regular series in 1…

What to say about my old mate Gegam Kazarian? In his native Armenia, he studied biochemistry, then floral design, then silversmithing, started bartending, followed his passion for Spanish classical guitar by emigrating to Spain, started several bars and a mixology lab, won the Havana Club Rum European championships, the G'Vine Gin Connoisseur Progr…

In the latest in our preaching series on 1 Corinthians, Pete speaks to us of the resurrection of Christ, and how it is the foundation on which our faith is built. You can find out more about us as well as listening to the rest of our series in 1 Corinthians by visiting our website at redeemerlondon.org Join us at a morning or evening service, we me…

Shannon, a Charleston native, is a powerhouse: an artist who left art due to its restrictions, a New York City bartender who championed rum when no-one cared about it (spoiler: a lot of people still don't care), the award-winning author of "Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails" and a consultant and ambassador for brands including Denizen Rum, Privateer …

As we continue our series in 1 Corinthians, Pete encourages us to see The Lord's Supper as a communal dinner. Taking time to linger, rather than just refuel, and to look 6 different directions as we reflect on the meaning of the meal. Join us again next week as we continue this series at both our morning and evening services. 10:30am at UWL and 6:3…

Me and Jim met in 2006, when he entered the Bols 200 contest I organised, and I dropped by Pegu Club to see him next time I was in New York (I was living in Holland at the time). He went on to open PDT (Please Don't Tell) in 2007, which almost immediately became the most famous cocktail bar in the world (and also served the best hot dogs to be had …

At our evening service, as we take a week's break in our series on 1 Corinthians, Toby preaches to us from Paul's letter to Philemon. He encourages us to pursue unity and reconciliation, reminding us of the reconciliation bought for us by Jesus. You can join us every week at our evening service, at The Hub at 6:30pm. Find out more at redeemerlondon…

This Sunday morning we were blessed to be joined by Andrey Bondarenko, a Ukrainian pastor who has seen God move powerfully in his church planting ministry in Ukraine despite the war that wages around them. Based in Bedford, Andrey joined us this week to inspire us through the example of Philip, and the ministry of the scattered believers in the boo…

Robb's been a mate for a long time - I think we met when he was a Tales of the Cocktail Cocktail Apprentice (CAP) - and the first event we ever did after I launched Old Duff Genever in Minnesota was at his bar, Meteor, which he opened in late 2019. Timing, eh! Robb and his business partners and staff weathered the madness of the 'rona, and recently…

As we continue our preaching series on 1 Corinthians, Ross preaches from a challenging passage, revealing to us the beauty and honour to which we are called as those who submit to Christ, even as we lead those we are called to lead. Join us next week at our morning and evening services, 10:30am at UWL and 6:30pm at The Hub. Find out more at redeeme…

(Apologies for the initial audio, it gets better within the first two minutes!) In this sermon, we explore Acts 1, focusing on Jesus' ascension and His command to the apostles to wait for the Holy Spirit. We discuss the disciples' preparation for God's mission through gathering, prayer, and studying the scriptures, emphasising that God's church is …

Another first for the Philip Duff Show! Bianca, a Barcelona-based PR maestra, is a good friend and we were chatting about all sorts of things during the recent Paradiso Sustainability Summit* in Barcelona, and it turned out we both were interested in the practice and study of negotiation. So, we agreed she’d read a book on the topic that I recommen…

What to say about my mate Linden? He built Caffe Dante, already a decades-old fixture in New York, into the #1 rated on the World's 50 Best Bars list, then opened Dante West Village in the teeth of the COVID pandemic, and recently opened Dante in the Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills. We talk about his origin story in Australia - I didn't know he wa…

In the next preach in our series on 1 Corinthians, Pete reflects on how we can learn from the Illustration of the exodus in chapter 10, and how it helps us to resist temptation and encourages us to participation in communion together as the people of God. Join us as we continue the series next week and celebrate baptisms at our morning service at U…

This sermon, based on Matthew 7:1-29, underscores the significance of authentic faith over counterfeit appearances. Drawing parallels to Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme, elder David Brown illustrates how some may appear righteous outwardly but lack genuine faith. Authentic faith involves correct doctrine, enthusiasm, service, and submission to God, co…

Mark is one of the most interesting people you could meet in the liquor business; drawing on his and his father's experiences importing and selling fine wines in his native England, he applied the logic of terroir to spirits, starting back in 2000 when he led a consortium of investors who bought the mothballed Bruichladdich distillery. Mark and the…

As we continue our series in 1 Corinthians, Greg speaks to us about how Paul surrenders his rights as part of his desire to share the gospel with those around him, and challenges us to do the same. God has placed us within the unique environments in which we live, how are we serving them with the truth of the gospel? Join us again next week as we c…

This week at our evening service, Toby shared from 1 Corinthians 9, bringing before us the example of how the gospel can allow us to surrender our entitlement, and empower us to effectively evangelise within the places to which God has called us! Join us next week at our morning and evening services at UWL at 10:30am and The Hub at 6:30.…

In this sermon, Redeemer elder Andrew Barnett leads us into the timeless wisdom of laying up treasures in heaven, as demonstrated by figures like George Müller. Through compelling parallels and practical wisdom, this sermon challenges listeners to prioritise serving God wholeheartedly and finding contentment in Him amidst life's complexities. If yo…

He was a bit knackered because he just got back from consulting on a banqueting event in the Middle East, but London-based Tallaght* bowsie Ciaran Smith brought the heat in this episode, from supplying me with one of his Bottle Cocktail Shop spicy margaritas all the way from London (plus a bottled negroni, and very tasty they both were too), to giv…

In today's message, Pete shares with us how we can navigate the grey areas of what it looks like to follow Jesus, while still following his example. We hope this message challenges you to walk with faith this week. Join us next week as we continue our series in 1 Corinthians at both our morning and evening services, 10:30am at UWL and 6:30pm at The…

UPDATE SUNDAY 28 April - fixed the audio, which cut out at 15mins on Friday & Saturday. The full 1 hour 45min session is now live! Nick Papanicolaou just founded No Sleep Beverage, an innovative incubator taking minority investments in liquor brands in order to add value by combining his own entrepreneurial experience with big-company expertise, in…

In this sermon based on Matthew 6:1-18, pastor David Brown explores Jesus' teachings on righteousness, prayer, and fasting. Jesus warns against seeking validation from others and emphasises the importance of sincerity in our spiritual practices, urging us to prioritise our relationship with God over seeking approval from people. As a church, we are…