Generosity Week

Busola Sodeinde draws all previous sessions in the series together, reflecting on The Great Commission in Matthew 28: 19-20, and how continued generosity is vital to sustain God's work through his Church.

In this fifth episode of the series, Busola Sodeinde reflects on The Greatest Commandment in Matthew 22.34-40, and how our faith and love for God is important when honouring Him with our giving.

The story of Elijah and the widow at Zarephath, in 1 Kings 17, is the focus for the fourth podcast in the series, teaching us about giving sacrificially. Presented by Busola Sodeinde.

The 2023 series continues with Busola Sodeinde, drawing on the Old Testament story of Joseph (beginning in Genesis 37) and how he was sustained through the darkest of times.

Busola Sodeinde continues the series for 2023, drawing on the experience of the Isrealites in the desert with Moses (Exodus 16), and how this teaches us the value of having just enough.

Busola Sodeinde introduces the Generosity Week 2023 podcast series, and how we might draw on our 'faith currency' in uncertain times. She will lead us through a series of Biblical reflections, beginning with Matthew 6.

Today we hear from the Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Loughborough (@Guli_FD on twitter) as she explores 1 John 3: 16-24 particularly focusing on verse 17: If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

Today we hear from Robin Peake (@robin_peake on twitter) as he explores 1 Corinthians 12: 1-31 particularly focusing on verse 4-6:There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.Robin Peake is Director for Supporters at Wycliffe Bible Translators and a leader in his local church.

Today we hear from Hazel Lynch as she explores Romans 12:1-13 particularly focusing on verses 1 and 2:Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Today we hear from Fr Paul Thomas as he explores Luke 22:14-23 particularly focusing on verse 19:And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”Fr Paul Thomas is the vicar of St James's, Sussex Gardens, the parish church of Paddington in the Diocese of London.

Today we hear from the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover (@DoverBishop on twitter) as she explores 2 Samuel 24: 21-25 particularly focusing on verse 24: But the king replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.”

Today we hear from Phil and Dani Knox (@philknox and @DaniKnoxTFC on twitter) as they explore Ruth 1:16-18 particularly focusing on verse 16:But Ruth replied, “Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Phil and Dani are married and are part of a team leading a church in Birmingham. Dani runs a business called The Fundraising Coach supporting charities to raise money having previously experienced the challenges of undertaking this when setting up a youth charity. Phil is an author and speaker who works at the Evangelical Alliance as Head of Mission to Young Adults.

Today we hear from Rachel Mander (@manderrachel on twitter) as she explores Exodus 17:1-7 particularly focusing on verse 6: I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel.Rachel works for Hope For The Future connecting churches and MPs to dialogue about the issues surrounding climate change. Rachel also volunteers for A Rocha and is part of the Young Christian Climate Network.

Today we hear from Revd Harry Steele (@edwinharry on twitter) as he explores Genesis 2:5-10 particularly focusing on verse 5:Now no shrub had yet appeared on the earth and no plant had yet sprung up, for the Lord God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no one to work the groundHarry works half-time as a Church Growth Officer for the The Diocese of St Albans and half-time as Associate Director of Leading Your Church Into Growth.

Generosity Week explores God's generosity towards us and how we can live more generously in our daily lives.In this podcast series, TV presenter Gemma Hunt shares stories of generosity in churches across the country. We hear about the fantastic initiatives many churches run to support their communities as well the generous actions of individuals in those communities.Use this podcast to give yourself a bit of space each day to focus on generosity and how you can positively impact the world around you.

Generosity Week explores God's generosity towards us and how we can live more generously in our daily lives.In this podcast series, TV presenter Gemma Hunt shares stories of generosity in churches across the country. We hear about the fantastic initiatives many churches run to support their communities as well the generous actions of individuals in those communities.Use this podcast to give yourself a bit of space each day to focus on generosity and how you can positively impact the world around you.

Generosity Week explores God's generosity towards us and how we can live more generously in our daily lives.In this podcast series, TV presenter Gemma Hunt shares stories of generosity in churches across the country. We hear about the fantastic initiatives many churches run to support their communities as well the generous actions of individuals in those communities.Use this podcast to give yourself a bit of space each day to focus on generosity and how you can positively impact the world around you.

Generosity Week explores God's generosity towards us and how we can live more generously in our daily lives.In this podcast series, TV presenter Gemma Hunt shares stories of generosity in churches across the country. We hear about the fantastic initiatives many churches run to support their communities as well the generous actions of individuals in those communities.Use this podcast to give yourself a bit of space each day to focus on generosity and how you can positively impact the world around you.

Generosity Week explores God's generosity towards us and how we can live more generously in our daily lives.In this podcast series, TV presenter Gemma Hunt shares stories of generosity in churches across the country. We hear about the fantastic initiatives many churches run to support their communities as well the generous actions of individuals in those communities.Use this podcast to give yourself a bit of space each day to focus on generosity and how you can positively impact the world around you.

Generosity Week explores God's generosity towards us and how we can live more generously in our daily lives. In this podcast series, TV presenter Gemma Hunt shares stories of generosity in churches across the country. We hear about the fantastic initiatives many churches run to support their communities as well the generous actions of individuals in those communities.Use this podcast to give yourself a bit of space each day to focus on generosity and how you can positively impact the world around you.

Generosity Week explores God's generosity towards us and how we can live more generously in our daily lives.In this podcast series, TV presenter Gemma Hunt shares stories of generosity in churches across the country. We hear about the fantastic initiatives many churches run to support their communities as well the generous actions of individuals in those communities.Use this podcast to give yourself a bit of space each day to focus on generosity and how you can positively impact the world around you.

Generosity Week explores God's generosity towards us and how we can live more generously in our daily lives.In this podcast series, TV presenter Gemma Hunt shares stories of generosity in churches across the country. We hear about the fantastic initiatives many churches run to support their communities as well the generous actions of individuals in those communities.Use this podcast to give yourself a bit of space each day to focus on generosity and how you can positively impact the world around you.

Generosity Week explores God's generosity towards us and how we can live more generously in our daily lives. In this podcast series, TV presenter Gemma Hunt shares stories of generosity in churches across the country. We hear about the fantastic initiatives many churches run to support their communities as well the generous actions of individuals in those communities.Use this podcast to give yourself a bit of space each day to focus on generosity and how you can positively impact the world around you.

The Generosity Week is a brand new podcast exploring generosity and giving. Journey through the Bible with a range of different contributors from across the UK, as they bring experiences from their lives that speak of the generosity of God at work in the world today.Use this podcast to give yourself a bit of space each day to focus on generosity and how you can positively impact the world around you.