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Season 2, Episode 20: Disability Part 2   This is the second part of a two-episode series on the topic of disability. Our guest Lucinder joins us to discuss her experiences of living with a disability. Our conversation touches on: how living with disability can be an integral part of identity, how it can interact with faith, and some joys and challenges that can be associated with it. This is a broad topic, which cannot be covered by one person's experience, but we hope this discussion can inspire a larger ongoing conversation on this important topic.

Season 2, Episode 19: Disability Part 1   This is the first part of a two-episode series on the topic of disability. Our guest Lucinder joins us to discuss her experiences of living with a disability. Our conversation touches on: how living with disability can be an integral part of identity, how it can interact with faith, and some joys and challenges that can be associated with it. This is a broad topic, which cannot be covered by one person's experience, but we hope this discussion can inspire a larger ongoing conversation on this important topic.

This is the first episode of Season 2.    Exploring the common and toxic emotion of jealousy; when we enviously resent the achievements, possessions or perceived advantages of others. What does the Bible say about this? What does it mean to covet? What does it mean for God to be jealous?    Bible verses referenced:    Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Psalm 127.    You shall not covet your neighbour's house. You shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour. Exodus 20:17.     You shall not covet your neighbour's wife. You shall not set your desire on your neighbour's house or land, his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour. Deuteronomy 5:21.     Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Exodus 34:14.     Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16.  

An unfiltered journey through a range of thoughts, including: - being still; - work-life balance; - sustainability diversity;  - diversity.   Psalm 46:10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”  

Using analogies related to transport to think about faith, specifically:      1. Bike 2. Car 3. Plane        Bible passages referenced: Jesus in conversation with Nicodemus in John 3; Jesus in conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4.

Join us for Part 2 with our wonderful and hilarious guest 'Lydia', discussing moving out of student culture into the professional world. This episode explores how to make good habits when starting out into the working world, particularly in respect to faith and wellbeing.      

Episode 14: Transitioning from student to professional   With our wonderful and hilarious guest 'Lydia', discussing moving out of student culture into the professional world. What does it look to change careers? And how does God guide us on the journey of making career decisions? This episode explores the challenges of moving into the working world, particularly in respect to faith and integrity.

This episode explores the importance of human physical touch. This includes the need for touch in human friendship, family and romantic relationships; the anatomy of touch; the power of Jesus' touch; and the way that touch is used in the Bible.     Bible verse referenced: Luke 6:19, Matthew 9:20-22; Matthew 8:3; Matthew 17:6-7.     BBC article referenced: Anatomy of Touch, 9 things we learned from the world's largest study on touch

Episode 12: Intentional marriage preparation (Guest)   A wonderful exploration of how we as Christians can prepare for marriage with our lovely guest ‘Debbie', who is incredibly passionate about marriage preparation.   Should everyone who's engaged do a marriage preparation course? What can marriage preparation involve? Why is it important? Can it give life and freedom? And is it relevant even to those who are not getting married to know a bit more more about it?   Delving into difficult topics prior to living together can built solid foundation, particularly when including practical, biblical, cultural and theological issues.

Exploring what it means to be vulnerable as Christians. Being open, real, gritty, admitting we are broken, and coming before God to ask for what we need.

Part 2 of 2-part series on integrity, in conversation with Renée.    Part 2: Exploring the biblical foundations of integrity, and its practical applications. Touching on its implications to finances, marriage, moving between cultures & languages, emotional maturity, humour. Real-life examples of when integrity is challenged and may require adaptability and flexibility.   Bible passages referenced: Matthew 6:21, Luke 10:27, Deuteronomy 6:5

Part 1 of 2-part series on integrity, in conversation with Renée.    Part 1: What is integrity? In this conversation we explore the idea of wholeness, core values, timelessness, transparency, being counter-cultural, and having righteous anger in regard to injustice. We also examine integrity through the Biblical examples of Jesus and Daniel.   Bible verses referenced: Ephesians 4:14, Daniel 3:17, 2 Corinthians 4:8

A 2-part series on healing:    Part 1: Solo episode.    Part 2: In conversation with Michelle Angelo.      Part 2 with guest Michelle Angelo, in which we explore our guest's personal experiences of healing, the power of expectation and faith for healing, and the important role of modern medicine.

A 2-part series on healing:  Part 1: Solo episode.  Part 2: In conversation with Michelle Angelo.         Part 1 explores why the need for healing exists, to lay the foundations for Part 2 with guest Michelle Angelo. This episode maps the story of creation from its good blueprint, broken by the fall at which point disease and death enters the world, to its ultimate healing through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

A spontaneous episode on burnout whilst out for a walk, with time for your own personal reflection.   This episode explores how burnout can affect all of us, why we need to recognise it, and how to combat it by choosing joy & sabbath rest. 

The third in a 3-part series, interviewing 'Grace' on the much loved book series The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis. This series is based in the fantasy world of Narnia, spanning from its creation to its eventual destruction, and are largely inspired by the Bible.  Part 1: Solo episode;    Part 2: In conversation with Grace - The character of Aslan;   Part 3: In conversation with Grace - How good and evil are represented & the importance of journey

The second in a 3-part series, interviewing 'Grace' on the much loved book series The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis. This series is based in the fantasy world of Narnia, spanning from its creation to its eventual destruction, and are largely inspired by the Bible.   Part 1: Solo episode Part 2: In conversation with Grace - The character of Aslan Part 3: In conversation with Grace - How good and evil are represented & the importance of journey

A 3-part series on the much loved book series The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, published from 1950-1956. This series is based in the fantasy world of Narnia (latin for 'green'), spanning from its creation to its eventual destruction, and are largely inspired by the Bible.   Part 1: Solo episode Part 2: In conversation with Grace - The character of Aslan Part 3: In conversation with Grace - How good and evil are represented & the importance of journey

'The joy of the Lord is your strength' Nehemiah 8:10   What is joy, how do we find it & what does God say about it? This episode will begin to unpack some of this. Opening verse '...so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.' Isaiah 55:11 Please contact me with questions/comments/ideas on this episode for the creation of a second episode, Part 2: Joy

An episode about some of the decision-making and strategies behind podcast production. This is a brand-new venture for me, and so I thought it might be interesting to give you some insight into my journey of learning how to create and launch a brand new podcast.