Holland Road Baptist Church Talks - Encounter Podcast

Welcome back to the Encounter Podcast. This week Laura and Joseph Vellacott join us for a Christmassy chat to finish of season 3.

Welcome back to the Encounter Podcast! This week we are joined by Anna & Trevor Muten and explore their journey of following God's call for us to care for creation and seek justice. Bible verses mentioned in podcast: Genesis 1: 28, 31 Genesis 2: 15 Psalm 145:9 Micah 6:8 Colossians 1:19-20

In this episode we are joined by Jonathan Esfandeyari, sharing some of his testimony, how God has been speaking to him recently along with some great responds to our quick fire Q's! Links Disappointment with God – Phillip Yancey

In this episode we are joined by Laura Treneer, talking about her experience of social media, revealing some interesting answers in our quick fire questions round and bringing wisdom on how we can use social media to the Glory of God! Links Joseph the dreamer Church Online: social media Premier Digital Conference Unbelievable? podcasts.

Welcome to the Encounter Podcast season 3! This week we are joined by Steve Walker to hear about how Holland Road are serving the homelessness community, what has changed since COVID-19 and the usual fun quick fire questions! If you would like to get involved with serving the homeless please join our practicals team here!

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! We are back for a new season!! This week, we are joined by the Holland Road Thrive interns; Ella, Kate & Mortimer this week to hear all about their time as thrivers, share how God is moving in their lives and their current recommendations. Thrivers Recommendation's: - Bear Grylls, Survival Guide for Life - Mike Reeves, The Word of God 3 part talk Due to some technical issues the audio quality is not quite as good for this episode, so please be sure to tune in to future episodes where we should have a much better audio experience for you! Check out our playlist: Encounter premium podcast playlist extravaganza

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! This is the last episode of the summer! This week we hear from some familiar voices, new team members and a special guest. We hear some helpful tips on prayer and talk about how God has been speaking to us over lockdown. Thank you to everyone who connected on our Instagram page! Check out our playlist: Encounter premium podcast playlist extravaganza

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! This week is all about worship and music! Dan Rigg gives us some tips on how to write music and some insights on parenthood. Then Sophie, Dan and our new co-host discuss challenges of worshiping from home and during lockdown. Check out our playlist: Encounter premium podcast playlist extravaganza

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! Every year there are about 500,000 freshers at university and 10,000 of those are Christians. This week the hosts are joined by Becca Sweet and Jo Lane to find out more about UCCF, CUs, and mission at University campuses. We also talk about good and bad Uni experiences and how to not make the same mistakes. If you are at Uni or starting this year, check out bethinking.org for help answering big questions, and Fusion for help finding a church with all the student info needed! Check out our  playlist: Encounter premium podcast playlist extravaganza

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! This week we have Mark Arnold from Urban Saints come and chat to us about additional needs and accessibility. In the UK 20% of children and young people have an additional need or disability of some kind. Out of those over 90% are not at all connected to church. For additional info/resources  check out One Page Profiles and theadditionalneedsblogfather.com Check out the Encounter premium podcast playlist extravaganza

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! With results day creeping up for GCSE and A-Level students, we take some time to talk about the best things to do in the mean time. Our guests Anthony Mkandawire, Sadie Avard and Harry Kent tell us about their favourite holidays, summer camps, and results. hrbc.org.uk/sermons/

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! Today the guest is Neil Avard, the Debt Centre Manager for Christians Against Poverty (CAP) at Holland Road Baptist Church. We talk about some interesting eating experiences, hear some stories about how CAP has changed people's lives and get some tips about money at University. Here is the CAP debt help number: 0800 328 0006 Click here to email HRBC for confidential consultation about anything financial. Support CAP locally through HRBC here. If you want to check out those documents Neil sent us, either request by email or send us a DM on instagram: @encounter_hr

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! Joshua and Sophie return for the first episode of season two to interview David Treneer, Rashel Tofighi and Georgie Williams. We find out how they came to faith and also what songs have been inspiring them recently.

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! In this finale, Sophie asks Josh Leal, Becky Rigg and Mike Bray about their top 5 songs at the moment, to complete our Spotify Playlist - ‘Encounter Premium Podcast Playlist Extravaganza'! Thanks for listening and see you in a few weeks time for season 2.

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week. This is a really important topic, and so this week the hosts invite Becky Whitfield who is a professional in the area to answer a few of our questions. If you want to find out more ‘Young Minds' provide some really great information. If you want to seek help locally, Becky recommends ‘Mind in B&H', or contact your local GP, or search for your local helplines online. Finally, if you want to give us some feedback for Encounter Podcasts Season 2, please complete this 2 minute survey!

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! The hosts, joined by Natalia Fagbemi, start by discussing an alternate reality… We then read some Psalms and talk about different ways of doing Bible devotionals.

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! This week we are chatting to Rafael Bertolino all the way in South Africa. We talk about some surprising soup and other food he has tried around the world. Rafa then tells us how he was called to mission, encouraging us to also go intentionally and make disciples. Find out more about missions with HRBC by contacting Jen Cottingham. Find out more about YWAM and OM on their websites.

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! Sam Dracott joins Josh and Sophie for a series of 'Would you rather?' questions. Josh reads our first (unpaid) ad! We then talk more to Sam about how to hear God's calling for your life.

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! Josh and Sophie welcome Adam Clayton (Mr. Clayton for some), who is a middle aged school teacher and father of 4. He tells us about finding a very valuable lost object and then gives some great tips for students of all age, teachers and parents on learning in this time.

Welcome back to Encounter Podcasts! This week we are joined by Lydia Chester! You can chat more by messaging on her Instagram account. Want to find out more? Here is Home for Good's Homecoming Project. Click here to read a blog that Lydia wrote about her trips. Lydia recommends When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. Order the book online at Books Alive to support our local Christian book store!