The Keswick Convention Podcast

The Keswick Convention podcast 2025 meets some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at this year's Convention, where the big theme is ‘Transformed'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.Ed Drew & Amy Smith (Faith in Kids) - Can God make me a better parent?Ed Drew is the Director of Faith in Kids, a registered charity, which exists to see confident parents and thriving churches raising children together to trust Christ eternally (www.faithinkids.org). Amy is a Resources writer for Faith in Kids and co-hosts the parents' podcast.Ed and Amy will deliver a seminar series titled ‘Transformed vision for my parenting' during Week 1 of the 2025 Convention. Visit the Convention: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick MinistriesBOOKSBooks mentioned in this episode:Andrew & Rachel Wilson - The Life You Never ExpectedPaul David Tripp - ParentingRaising Confident Kids - Ed Drew10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Support the showThe Keswick Convention is free to attend, and will be running between 12th July and 1st August 2025. Find out more: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick Ministries Visit the Keswick Ministries website for talks, resource and events.

The Keswick Convention podcast 2025 meets some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at this year's Convention, where the big theme is ‘Transformed'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.Mark Greene - Can God make me a better employee or boss?Ex-New York adman, former vice-principal of the London School of Theology, Mark Greene is the Mission Champion at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. A pioneer for whole-life discipleship and workplace ministry, his books include 'Thank God it's Monday' and 'Fruitfulness on the Frontline'.Mark will deliver a seminar series titled ‘Transforming Work' during Week 3 of the 2025 Convention.Visit the Convention: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick MinistriesBOOKSBooks mentioned in this episode:Tim Keller - Every Good Endeavor Chris Gillies - On The Way To WorkAnything by Mark Greene10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Support the showThe Keswick Convention is free to attend, and will be running between 12th July and 1st August 2025. Find out more: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick Ministries Visit the Keswick Ministries website for talks, resource and events.

The Keswick Convention podcast 2025 meets some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at this year's Convention, where the big theme is ‘Transformed'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.Sinclair Ferguson: Can God change me, and does He want to?Sinclair is a theologian, writer, teacher and preacher on both sides of the Atlantic. At Week 1 of the Convention this year, Sinclair is doing a four-part seminar called The Holy Spirit And His Ministry, and speaking in the main tent on Sunday eveningVisit the Convention: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick MinistriesBOOKSBooks mentioned in this episode:John Flavel - The Mystery Of ProvidenceAnything by Sinclair Ferguson10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Support the showThe Keswick Convention is free to attend, and will be running between 12th July and 1st August 2025. Find out more: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick Ministries Visit the Keswick Ministries website for talks, resource and events.

The Keswick Convention podcast 2025 meets some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at this year's Convention, where the big theme is ‘Transformed'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.Visit the Convention: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick MinistriesSupport the showThe Keswick Convention is free to attend, and will be running between 12th July and 1st August 2025. Find out more: 2025 Convention: Transformed - Keswick Ministries Visit the Keswick Ministries website for talks, resource and events.

Welcome to the Keswick Convention podcast 2024, meeting some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at the Convention 2024, where the big theme is ‘Resurrection'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.DAVE GOBBETTDave Gobbett is the lead minister of Highfields Church in Cardiff, Wales.  His book is called ‘The Environment'.  Dave's seminar in Week 2 is called ‘Climate Change, The Bible,  And What On Earth We're Here For', and he'll also be appearing on The Big Issue Interview in the youth venue. BOOKS10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Books mentioned in this episode:-  The Environment: Dave Gobbett- Creation Care: Douglas & Jonathan Moo- Not Home Yet: Ian K SmithSupport the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Welcome to the Keswick Convention podcast 2024, meeting some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at the Convention 2024, where the big theme is ‘Resurrection'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.KIRSTEN BIRKETT Kirsten Birkett is a writer, researcher, speaker, and lecturer. Kirsten is doing a seminar on 'Magic and the Supernatural' in Week 3 of the Convention. You may also be interested in Kristi Mair's seminars on 'Paranormal Activity and the Spirit World'. Kirsten's book is called ‘Spells, Sorcerers and Spirits: Magic and the Occult in the Bible'. BOOKS10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Books mentioned in this episode:-  Spells, Sorcerers & Spirits, magic and the occult in the bible: Kirsten Birkett - Living Without Fear: Kirsten Birkett - The Unseen Realm: Michael Heiser - Encounters: D.W. Pasulka - Christ and the powers of darkness: J. Godfrey Raupert Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Welcome to the Keswick Convention podcast 2024, meeting some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at the Convention 2024, where the big theme is ‘Resurrection'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.PHIL MOORE & COLIN WEBSTERPhil Moore and Colin Webster are both at Cornerstone church in Nottingham, where Colin is a minister and Phil is the Director of Ministry for Youth/Music. They're often leading worship together at national events and conferences, and this year Phil is leading worship in the main tent during Week 2. You can also catch Phil in concert on Wednesday night of Week 2. www.cornerstoneworship.co.ukYou may also be interested in Andrew Peterson's Week 3 seminars called ‘Art Making and the Redemption of Time' and ‘The Creative Process as Light in the Darkness'.BOOKS10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Books mentioned in this episode:-  Worship Matters: Bob Kauflin - Time Well Spent: Colin Webster Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Welcome to the Keswick Convention podcast 2024, meeting some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at the Convention 2024, where the big theme is ‘Resurrection'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.AMY SMITH Amy is part of the Faith In Kids team, featuring on their podcast, and writing various resources. She also trains others involved in Children's ministry in their local church.  https://www.faithinkids.org/  Amy's seminars in Week 2 of the Convention are called 'Talking To Your Children' and ‘Having Difficult Conversations With Your Children'. BOOKS10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Books mentioned in this episode:- Ten Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity: Rebecca McLaughlin- Everyday Talk: John Younts- Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World: Ed Drew- Count Yourself Calm: Eliza HuieSupport the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Welcome to the Keswick Convention podcast 2024, meeting some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at the Convention 2024, where the big theme is ‘Resurrection'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.GRAHAM DANIELSGraham Daniels is the General Director of Christians In Sport, and a director of Cambridge United Football Club. Graham's Week 3 seminars are on ‘Sport as fulfilling the cultural mandate' and ‘Living for Christ in the Public Square: Fulfillment, Authenticity and Witness. Graham will also be delivering the Week 3 Wednesday morning lecture: ‘Eric Liddell: Safe To Serve'. His evangelistic giveaway book on Eric Liddell (perfect for the Olympics) is called ‘Racing For Glory'. https://christiansinsport.org.uk/BOOKS10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Books mentioned in this episode:-  Racing For Glory: Graham Daniels & Jonny Reid Music by ANKA via Amen Worldwide Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Welcome to the Keswick Convention podcast 2024, meeting some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at the Convention 2024, where the big theme is ‘Resurrection'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.GLEN SCRIVENER Glen Scrivener is the CEO and Evangelism Director at Speak Life. Glen's seminars in Week 2 are on ‘Evangelism In A Post-Christian Age'. You may also like Amy Orr-Ewing's seminar ‘Apologetics In A Post-Truth World'. Glen's latest books are called ‘How To See Life - A Guide In 321' and ‘The Air We Breathe'. https://speaklife.org.uk/ Find Speak Life's new digital evangelistic course at https://321course.com/ BOOKS10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Books mentioned in this episode:- How To See Life: A Guide In 321 - Glen Scrivener - How To Speak Life: A Guide In 321 - Glen Scrivener - The Air We Breathe - Glen Scrivener Music by ANKA via Amen Worldwide Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Welcome to the Keswick Convention podcast 2024, meeting some of the speakers and seminar leaders to unpack the content and topics that feature at the Convention 2024, where the big theme is ‘Resurrection'.Hosted by Graham Albans and Matt Holden.VAUGHAN ROBERTS & GRAHAM BEYNONVaughan Roberts is a writer, speaker and the Rector at St Ebbe's church in Oxford. Vaughan is the main speaker in the mornings at Week 3. He'll be in the Psalms, on ‘Singing In The King's Choir'.Graham Beynon is a pastor and planter in Cambridge, as well as being the Head Of Local Ministries at the FIEC. He's also an author, speaker, and guest lecturer at Oak Hill College. Graham's seminar in Week 1 is called ‘Living In The Light Of The Future', and he will be speaking on Tuesday evening in the main tent.BOOKS10ofThose have kindly provided a discount code for listeners of this podcast, and a link to find all the titles mentioned in this series. Simply visit https://uk.10ofthose.com/partners/keswick-podcast and use the discount code: Keswick5Books mentioned in this episode:- Lifted: Sam Allberry- Union With Christ: Rankin Wilbourne- Death In Adam, Life In Christ: FeskoMusic by ANKA via Amen Worldwide Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

What is it to be Human? In the final episode of this series of the Keswick Convention Podcast, we talk with different speakers about how we can embrace our humanity, our finitude and our limitations in a way that honours Christ - and the local church.Join us as we sit down and chat with a variety of speakers ahead of the 2023 Keswick Convention looking at the theme of Human.If you are enjoying the topics covered in this podcast, make sure to check out Keswick Convention: 2023 Convention: Human - Keswick Ministries - Why not join us this summer?Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

What do we mean when we use the word 'race'? How can the church encourage unity and welcome for all? What was going on with the Tower of Babel? In this episode, we explore the amazing theology of race and ethnicity and discuss how the Bible speaks to our understanding of a global church made in God's image. No matter what our culture and ethnicity, Jesus affirms the uniqueness of our race, language and who we are.We're joined by Rev Dr Israel Olofinjana (Director of the One People Commission of the Evangelical Alliance), Efrem Buckle (Deputy CEO and Director of Training and Mentoring at London City Mission, and Ruth Naomi Floyd (Jazz vocalist and composer) all of whom will be at Keswick Convention 2023 in the summer.Further resources: We Need to Talk About Race - Ben LindsayCross Section Podcast: Racial Justice in the Church and Beyond - Rev Dr Israel OlofinjanaRuth Naomi Floyd on SpotifySupport the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

What is imagination? To what extent does our imagination vary? How does imagination impact our creativity and why is this so important to being human?Whether you see yourself as a great artist or you've never picked up a paintbrush, this episode is worth a listen! We delve into how our God is a creative God but how our creativity also makes us unique as human beings. Whatever your calling, you will use imagination and creativity in your everyday.We're excited to be joined by some creative guests for this episode including Ted Turnau (Chair of Journalism and Media Studies at Anglo-American University Prague), Ruth Naomi Floyd (Jazz vocalist and composer), and Efrem Buckle (Deputy CEO and Director of Training and Mentoring at London City Mission).Further resources: Imagination Manifesto: Ted Turnau & Ruth Naomi FloydPopologetics: Ted TurnauRuth Naomi Floyd on SpotifySupport the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Work hard or play hard? We all at times wrestle with the purpose of our time, work, relationships and life. As Christians, we know that the Bible should answer these questions for us, but this isn't always easy to apply to our own lives.In this episode, we delve into this big topic on the theme of Human, exploring what God tells us about our purpose as we are made in his image, and as we live out our faith in every aspect of our life.We speak with Sam Allberry (pastor, apologist, author), John Wyatt (Professor of Ethics and Perinatology at University College London and University College London), and Andy Robinson (Training Director for South Central Gospel Partnership) ahead of Keswick Convention 2023.Further resources: Human | Self-esteem and self-worth: Why bearing God's image is good news for usSam Allberry - A Better HopeMatt Fuller - Time for Everything? Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Am I good enough as I am? What does it mean to be made in God's image? What even is to be human? How do we live out our Christian faith in an age of flattery, self-actualisation and narcissism? In this episode, we are exploring how we think of ourselves and others in a culture of self-esteem and identity and how we approach this within our churches. We also pick up the conversation on trans-humanism with John Wyatt again.Join Matthew Mason (Pastors' Academy, Crosslands Cultivate), Professor John Wyatt (Professor of Ethics and Perinatology at University College London and University College London), Ros Clarke (Priscilla Programme, Church Society), and Ben Cooper (Cornhill Training Course) as we interview Keswick Convention speakers, exploring the human obsession with building self-esteem and how the Bible speaks into this culture.Further resources: Ros Clarke: Human - Made and Re-made in the Image of God will be available at Keswick Convention 2023 and from IVP BooksGot Questions: What does the Bible say about self-worth?Ros Clarke: Forty WomenSupport the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Spoiler alert: the answer is no! But, why is this good news for us? What makes Jesus a relatable God and can this help us in the face of temptation? What does the incarnation mean for our bodies? How do we respond to this as Christians?In this episode, we're joined by Sam Allberry (pastor, apologist, author), Matthew Mason (Pastors' Academy, Crosslands Cultivate), Ben Cooper (Cornhill Training Course). Join us as we interview Keswick Convention speakers to dig deeper into the nature of Jesus and his humanity.Further resources: Sam Allberry - A Better HopeThe Gospel Coalition - Was it Possible for Jesus to Sin?Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 1.28 billion people are on Instagram and by the end of 2023, the global fashion market is estimated to be worth $1.7 trillion. Why do we care so much about beauty? Why would God allow us to age? How does the church provide a helpful and alternative view of beauty in an age of social media?In this episode, we're joined by Sam Allberry (Week 1 bible reader) Ros Clarke (Week 3 seminar leader), Nathan Weston (Week 3 evening speaker), and Professor John Wyatt (Week 2 seminar leader). Listen in as they tackle this trending question… Am I beautiful?Further listening: Human | Episode 1 - Could I be Stored on a Memory Stick?Sam Allberry - What God Has to Say about Our BodiesThink Theology blog - Ink and IdentityRos Clarke - Forty WomenSupport the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Do we still value human dignity over usefulness? What is transhumanism and will this solve all our problems? Can we become everlasting AI holograms like ABBA? How does Jesus point us towards a better eternal life?Welcome back to the Keswick Convention podcast with James Cary and Rachel Redeemed! The theme for Keswick Convention 2023 and this podcast series is Human. We will be exploring big questions around this theme, hearing from 2023 Convention speakers, and unpacking what it is for humans to be made in God's image. In this series, we are also joined by Matt Holden (Children and Youth Ministry Leader for Keswick Ministries).In this episode, we speak with Nathan Weston, Matthew Mason, and John Wyatt sharing thoughts on this oddly relevant question - Could I really be stored on a memory stick?You  might also like:Matthew Mason's podcast - Church Podmatics episode on Incarnation, Posthumanism and Performative Anthropology.John Wyatt's podcast - Matters of Life and DeathJohn Wyatt's book - Matters of Life and Death on IVPSupport the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

How can I actually get more grateful? What is it that grateful people do? Do you have some tips on building habits for being and staying a more grateful person for the rest of our lives? We come into land on the last episode in our latest series of The Keswick Convention Podcast on gratefulness with fresh new content from the fab guests we have heard from in previous episodes. Huge appreciation to all who have contributed and are helping us all, by The Spirit, become more grateful. Onwards to The Keswick Convention itself! You'll hear these speakers over the 3 weeks and you'll catch James Cary and Rachel Redeemed at the last week - Week 3 - hosting The Night Shift as part of Keswick Unconventional.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented by James Cary and Rachel Redeemed, and produced by Rachel Redeemed.Support the show (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Our local churches can look small and unimpressive. Up close, we really see the flaws and the problems. But what else can we see? And how can we give thanks for this most precious gathering of God's people? James gets some answers from Director of Co-Mission, Richard Coekin; James also talks to Anna Putt, Keswick Trustee and co-host of the Shielded by Grace podcast, to hear the encouragements and challenges, plus reflections from co-host Rachel Redeemed too.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented by James Cary and Rachel Redeemed, and produced by Rachel Redeemed.Support the show (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Here we go. Brass tacks folks! How are we genuinely grateful for our identity in Christ? We've heard it as a nut-shell phrase but how do we go about living out this identity and being grateful? What about when it's really hard and we just don't see it? Or it all just feels theoretical? We start by defining our terms and understanding why and how we've got here with our identity and hear from Professor Glynn Harrison and Author and speaker Karen Soole on our identity in Christ and how on earth we can be grateful for it. As ever, chit-chat and 'what does this feel like for you and me' with Rachel Redeemed and Jam Cary. You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented by James Cary and Rachel Redeemed, and produced by Rachel Redeemed.Support the show (https://keswickministries.org/donate)For information on year-round training from Keswick Ministries, go to:https://keswickministries.org/teaching-training-events/Support the showSupport the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

We want to be someone who gives thanks in all circumstances but what about when it's really hard? How can we genuinely be grateful for past battles and what can we learn from them? What about battles we have faced in culture, in church history and personally? We dive in deep with conversations with Niv Lobo, curate in Southampton for Highfield Church, and Glynn Harrison, retired academic psychiatrist now living in London.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented by James Cary and Rachel Redeemed, and produced by Rachel Redeemed.Support the show (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

We want our kids to be grateful, right? We keep telling them to say 'thank you'. But how do we make it a heartfelt habit, rather than just lip-service. The truth is that parents have to be grateful themselves! Ed Drew, from Faith in Kids, explains how this works out in our messy families lives, along with comments from Anna Putt and Girma Bishaw.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented by James Cary and Rachel Redeemed, produced by James Cary.Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Being grateful doesn't come naturally? And when we are having a hard time at work and our boss is being a pain, it can feel a bit of a joke. How can we give thanks in those times? Rachel talks to Mark Greene, author of Thank God It's Monday, for more on thinking through our work as Christians. He's written a number of other titles and is Mission Champion for London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (Licc). Rachel also talks to Niv Lobo, the curate at Highfields Church in Southampton about being a Christian in 'Christian' work and things for those of us in 'boss-dom' should chew on as Christians. You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented by James Cary and Rachel Redeemed, produced by Rachel Redeemed.Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Being grateful doesn't come naturally? And it seems impossibly far away when we're living through a time of loss. How can we give thanks in those times? Jam talks to David Gibson, Minister of Trinity Church Aberdeen (IPC), and author of Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End. Jam also talks to Girma Bishaw, co-founder of the Gratitude Initiative.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by James CarySupport the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

How can we be grateful and be full of thankfulness when life can be so busy, frustrating, stressful, painful and difficult? That's the question we're asking in Season 4 of the podcast. New format. New Music. Grateful is the theme of this year's Keswick Convention so we talk to talks to James Robson, Ministry Director of the Keswick Convention about why that theme was chosen. Jam also talks to Girma Bishaw, co-founder of the Gratitude Initiative.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by James CarySupport the show (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Talking to James Cary this week are Adrian and Celia Reynolds. Adrian serves as associate national director for FIEC and also as a leader at Christchurch Harborough where Celia works part time as the women's worker at church as well as in the home.They have have been married for 30 years,  have three daughters, and three grandchildren and have written several books on marriage and sexual intimacy and are running a couple of seminars during Week 3 of this year's convention on Faithfulness in the Home: Faithful in marriage. You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by James CaryThe theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Register and book for the Keswick Convention 2021 here.Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Sharon, a medical doctor and someone who has walked a difficult road with a variety of severe and enduring mental health struggles shares how she has leaned on the Lord through her journey. She shares her love of psalm 13, the how and why of her new book 'Wrestling with my thoughts' as well as the struggle to see herself as more than a diagnosis... and what we as church family can do to help those in similiar situations.Sharon Hastings is absolutely passionate about helping anyone who suffers from 'severe and enduring mental illness' (SEMI): schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder. She wants the church to know all about these illnesses: how they devastate ordinary people and how they need to be treated. 'Wrestling with my thoughts' You can read more from Sharon by picking up her new book 'Wrestling with my thoughts' from IVP here: or here (https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/25885/wrestling-with-my-thoughts) ...and you can come along in person to week 1 of the Keswick Convention to hear more from Sharon. Helpful links:Sharon's facebook page for the book is here:https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingWithMyThoughtsSharonHastingsWeb resources with downloadable leaflets and information on a range of mental illnesses:Mind - ‘The mental health charity' Rethink Mental Illness‘A better life for everyone affected by mental illness.' The Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK)Advice from a medical perspective. Online advice from a Christian viewpointBiblical Counselling UK Mind and Soul Foundation - ‘To equip, educate and encourage.' Think Twice - ‘To increase awareness and decrease stigma so that people are as able to be open about their mental health condition as they are about having the flu.'In an emergency, If you or someone else is at serious risk, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E. If the situation is less urgent, see your GP or contact your local out-of-hours service. In England and Wales, phone 111. For immediate emotional support Premier Lifeline: this National Christian Helpline provides confidential emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective. Call 0300 111 0101 between 9 am and midnight. The Samaritans provide twenty-four-hour telephone (116 123) and email (jo@samaritans.org) helplines. You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by Rachel Redeemed.The theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon If you would like to Support the show, you now know where to go! (https://keswickministries.org/donate)RegistSupport the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

James talks to David and Maura Baldwin 2:19, an SIM ministry designed to help UK churches reach out to their local multi-cultural communities through English lessons. Dave also teaches at Oak Hill Bible school in North London.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by James CaryThe theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Register and book for the Keswick Convention 2021 here.Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Rachel Redeemed talks to Rachel Jones, author and senior editor at The Good Book Company. In this episode of the Keswick Convention Podcast, we hear some of Rachel's story as to how she came to realise her need of Jesus as a child and how that can encourage us in the seemingly every day of the Christian life.   You can hear more from Rachel in week two at the Keswick Convention with two sessions on prayer and a further two based on her book 'Is This It?'You can read more from Rachel by picking up any of her books from The Good Book Company website: https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/authors/rachel-jones ...or listen in on audible to A Brief Theology of Periods (Yes Really) ( https://www.audible.co.uk/author/Rachel-Jones/B07P3HXRLJ ) or Finding More ( https://www.audible.co.uk/search?searchNarrator=Rachel+Redeemed ).You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by Rachel Redeemed.The theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon If you would like to Support the show, you now know where to go! (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Register for Keswick 2021 here.Support the show (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Rachel Redeemed talks to Inonge Siluka, blogger, youth and women's worker while working full-time for a cancer charity as a financial advisor!  In this episode of the Keswick Convention Podcast, we hear some of Inonge's story, her faith journey, and her journey to the UK and explore her experience with church family through tricky times. Inonge shares some of her thoughts on how the hope she has in Jesus makes a difference to her every day - and indeed some thoughts on why and how we can cherish Christ in this season.  You can hear more from Inonge in week three in a session for women and girls on what it means to live a faithful life.You can hear more from Inonge on her blog Overflow Chat here - http://www.overflowchat.com/ This maybe one to send on to women you know who are keen for evangelism but up for thinking things through by reading another women's perspective... You can also jump in to follow Inonge on Twitter here (https://twitter.com/zambianscot)You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by Rachel Redeemed.The theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon If you would like to Support the show, you now know where to go! (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Rev Tom Putt is the vicar of St John the Baptist in Burford, and Youth leader at the Keswick Convention. He talks to James Cary about how to stay encouraged, and how parents really are the key to raising a new generation of Christians.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by James CaryThe theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

James talks to Rico Tice, Senior Minister for Evangelism at All Souls, Langham Place in London, and the man behind and often in front of Christianity Explored  a husband and father of three.Email info@keswickministries.org for more information on the Prayer meeting on Zoom and get the prayer calendar here.Faithful Leaders by Rico TiceHonest Evangelism by Rico TiceTalking Jesus research can be found here.Gav Calver episode of the podcast here.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by James CaryThe theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon If you would like to Support the show, you now know where to go! (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Rachel Redeemed talks to College Director  Dr Dan Strange,  Lecturer in Culture, Religion and Public Theology at Oak Hill Theological College. In this episode of the Keswick Convention Podcast, we hear some of Dan's story as to how he came to faith and what has been encouraging him in this season. He also shares on connecting faith to culture as well as the hope we have in Jesus and what difference that makes in the season we are in. Dan also shares some advice on supporting your church leadership, whatever that looks like for your church family and what it means to 'preach unto them Jesus'. You can find out more from Oak Hill Theological College here:https://www.oakhill.ac.ukCrosslands Seminary here:https://www.crosslands.trainingYou can jump in on Twitter here to hear more from Dan: https://twitter.com/drdanstrange You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by Rachel Redeemed.The theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon If you would like to Support the show, you now know where to go! (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Dr Garry Williams from the Pastors' Academy talks about how his destiny appeared to be in theological education, despite his best efforts to be a lawyer, a teacher and a pastor. Garry talks about  surviving secular theology and equipping pastor in need of refreshment.Find out more about the Doctrine Study Day on 9th Nov 2021.Watch Faith in the Second Half online seminar - Dr Garry Williams on the theology of old age on YouTubeYou can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by James Cary.The theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Rachel Redeemed talks to Director of Training and Resources for Biblical Counselling UK, (https://www.biblicalcounselling.org.uk/) Helen Thorne. In this episode of the Keswick Convention Podcast, we hear some of Helen's heart for how we as a church member can pastor our hearts in this season, and the hearts of those around us. Helen takes us into some of Hosea and Habbakuk as well as pointing us to the God who can hold us through every bad mental health day.  We also hear some of her story as to how she first met Jesus and some of the journey sinceYou can find out more from Biblical Counselling UK here (https://www.biblicalcounselling.org.uk/)You can jump in on Twitter @_BCUK or @HelenRuth12.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by Rachel Redeemed.The theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon If you would like to Support the show, you now know where to go! (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Rachel Redeemed talks to CEO of Evangelical Alliance, Gav Calver. In this episode of the Keswick Convention Podcast, we hear some of Gav's heart for the UK and beyond in how we cope, respond and 'keep going' at this time. Gav speaks about how he met Jesus and the journey since. May this put a smile on your face and the joy of Christ in your heart. We hear how we can keep sharing Jesus, our greatest Hope, through 2021.You can find  out more about being a member of the Evangelical Alliance yourself, here.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by Rachel Redeemed.The theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon If you would like to Support the show, you now know where to go! (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

In this episode we talk to pastor, author and Cornhill lecture, Rev Dr Andrew Sach.  We hear about Andrew's journey to faith via an explosion and a PhD on ears. We move onto the effects of lockdown and the opportunities for the Church, before reflecting on the much neglected books of 1 and 2 Kings.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by James CaryThe theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Support the show (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Rachel Redeemed talks to Dr Ruth Bancewicz, church engagement director for The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion. Ruth shares about her journey to working in science and to knowing Jesus and how those things were intertwined. Ruth also shares her thoughts on engaging well with those in our church family who work in the scientific field as well as a few starters for 10 on what to make of some of the things we hear about in the news.You can also come along to one of Keswicks Science training sessions, or maybe point someone in your church/ a science student you know towards one of the Faraday Institute summer schools/ courses - more info here. More details can be found for churches here....with the Faraday website as this ( https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/ )You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here or investigate the Keswick Ministries Engaging with science course here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by Rachel Redeemed.The theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon If you would like to Support the show, you now know where to go! (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

The podcast returns in 2021 for a chat with author and theologian Andrew Ollerton, who has written a new book called The Bible: a Story That Makes Sense of Life - and how the Bible makes sense of us. We hear about Andrew's journey to faith and to - and through - pastoral ministry, reflections on that journey, and writing and releasing a book during lockdown.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by James CaryThe theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Rachel Redeemed talks to author and pastor,  Mark Meynell. We have a tee up for what is in store at the Keswick Convention 2021 from the book of Hosea, as well as thinking aloud about what we can learn from Jesus who came as our slave. Mark speaks candidly about what being a Christian leader can and should look like as well as sharing how he first met Jesus.You can catch up with what Mark has recently been writing in a Christian book shop or online store in print, or on his blog - markmeynell.net. He's also been dabbling in online auctions which has led to the setting up of 'Inkinglings & Yarnspinners' - inklingsbooks.co.uk if you are interested in some choice second-hand books. Mark's recommended book, 'Spurgeon's Sorrows' from Christian Focus can be found here.You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by Rachel Redeemed.The theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon If you would like to Support the show, you now know where to go! (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Rachel Redeemed talks to musician and worship pastor,  Ben Slee. We hear about what being a music pastor (as opposed to just a 'music director' or 'worship leader') is all about, what Ben has been up to in and out of lockdown and what scriptures have been particularly precious for him at this time.You can listen to Ben's version of The First Nöel here. You can also catch up with his latest music releases here and here. You can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by Rachel Redeemed.The theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon If you would like to Support the show, you now know where to go! (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Rachel Redeemed talks to musicians and worship leaders,  Colin Webster and Phil Moore. With the world still upside down in and out of lockdowns, we hear of what these two have been up to, what they have been dwelling on in scripture and more.You can see Phil's 'Home for Christmas' initiative and where you can pick up a copy of their carol-service-at-home here: https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/27085/home-for-christmas-carol-serviceYou can have a look at Keswick's publications and further resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries. You can also find a link to their other podcast, Kes Talks, here.This podcast was presented and produced by Rachel Redeemed.The theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon If you would like to Support the show, you now know where to go! (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

James is back, talking to Simon Manchester in North Sydney, Australia, about preaching, evangelism, his journey to faith and how there's more to Ezekiel than dry bones.Have a look at Keswick's publications and resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries at the website. You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, herePodcast presented and produced by James Cary.Theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Support the show (https://keswickministries.org/donate)Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

Rachel Redeemed talks to musician and worship leader, Olly Knight, whose world was turned upside down in lockdown, and the opportunities that opened up as a result.See Olly's Lockdown Album story on YouTubeHave a look at Keswick's publications and resources here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries at the website. You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, herePodcast presented and produced by Rachel Redeemed.Theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

The Keswick Convention podcast returns with a conversation with Carl Knightly, Chief Executive of Faith in Later Life. Carl talks about his journey to faith, how he didn't listen to his paster and his tough times working for the Home Office, raising and family and how he was challenged about the ministry of older people as he began work for Faith in Later Life.Find out more about the Faith in the Second Half online seminar on October 15 2020.Find about more about the day long event planned for May 2021 here.This podcast is from Keswick ministries at the website. You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, herePodcast presented and produced by James Cary.Theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

James Cary talks to singer-songwriter Yvonne Lyon who talks about her upbringing, finding her calling in the arts and noticing things. She talks about the genesis of two songs about Hope she has contributed to the Virtually Keswick Convention.Find out more about Keswick ministries at the website.You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, herePodcast produced by James Cary.Theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

James Cary talks to Jodi Whitehouse, founder & chief executive of the charity Caring Matters Now, a UK charity supporting children and adults affected by Congenital Melanocytic Naevus (CMN), a rare and life-threatening condition. She is also new Trustee for Keswick Ministries. Jodi is leading prayers, along with Matt Searles, at the Virtually Keswick Convention.Find out more about Keswick ministries at the website.You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, herePodcast produced by James Cary.Theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

James Cary talks to Mike Cain, Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Church, Bristol about Mike's journey to faith, finding a home in Jesus's mansion and how we can find hope not just in what Christ has done, but who he is and what he is like.Find out more about Keswick ministries at the website.You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, herePodcast produced by James Cary.Theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/

James Cary talks to pastor, scholar, former Christian College Principal and international ministries director for the Langham Partnership, Chris Wright who talks about how God is powerfully at work across the world, as well as offering some insights in how to preach the Old Testament.Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament by Chris WrightThe Mission of God: Unlocking The Bible's Grand Narrative by Chris WrightThe Old Testament in Seven Sentences by Chris WrightFind out more about Keswick ministries at the website.You can also find a link to the other podcast, Kes Talks, herePodcast produced by James Cary.Theme tune is Tiny Things by Yvonne Lyon Support the Show.Visit the Keswick Ministries website for more resources. The Keswick Convention is free and runs from 13th July until 2nd August 2024. https://keswickministries.org/