"I was convinced by the Bible story"
Josh grew up in a Christian home, and went to church regularly. But it wasn’t until he was given his own Bible and started to read it, that he began to understand for himself the claims of Jesus.
Real Lives 2026
Real Lives Leamington is happening again this year. Please join us to hear stories of lives transformed by Jesus.
Tuesday at 7:30pm (for teens)
"I carried an axe in my kit bag"
Chris was an up-and-coming rugby player in Wales. But was known for being the hard man on the pitch. From carrying an axe in his kit bag to receiving two life bans, his life was spiralling out of control. It wasn’t until he was in a police cell that things changed.
Wednesday at 7:30pm
"I laughed at what Christians believed"
Despite attending Sunday School as a child, Anna’s lifestyle was one of recreational drugs and partying. She thought Christians’ belief in God was “bonkers”. But after some seemingly unrelated events, including the death of her mother, she started to attend church and began a course explaining what the Bible really teaches.
Thursday at 7:30pm
“I see no conflict with the Bible and science”
Professor Steve Taylor grew up in Liverpool and has spent most of his life there, working at the University in the Electrical Engineering department. Despite being at the forefront of scientific research, Steve sees no contradiction between scientific fact and what he reads in the Bible.
Friday at 7:30pm
“I was held hostage by Saddam Hussein”
Alan, although Scottish, grew up in Bangladesh with his parents and older brother. When he was 15, whilst flying alone back to Asia from England, those on his plane were captured and taken hostage by Saddam Hussein. It was his Christian faith that helped in those 3 weeks.
Saturday at 7:30pm
“I was aware of my own mortality”
Lesley-Anne (LA) grew up in Northern Ireland with her mum, siblings and Christian father. Despite knowing deep down that there was something important about Christianity she rejected it for 40 years. It all changed when her mum died and she was faced with death.
Sunday at 6pm
Each evening, our guest speaker, Ross Knight will be interviewing our special guests from many different backgrounds, finding out about their faith in Jesus.
Ross will also be explaining the relevance of the Christian faith today.
Introducing Ross...
"A lot of my childhood was spent either riding bikes or climbing trees. I was taught about God and the Bible from my earliest days, but it was knowing that my older brother had died as a baby that really made me consider if I was ready to meet God – realising I wasn’t led to me becoming a Christian. Having studied design at university, I worked at a medical packaging company. Shortly after getting married, I then started working for Young Life, a charity that runs youth groups and holidays that encourage young people to consider the Bible’s message. My time is now divided between working for both Young Life and my local church, as well as family life with four children. This all helps me pretend I’m still young –although my children are quick to point out that I’m not."
