The Orchard

We're back with Episode 6 of the podcast! Rachel and Amy chat about singleness and what prophecy looks like in practice as we consider Philip's four unmarried daughters mentioned in Acts 21.- Tickets available at www.theorchardwomen.com

Recently we asked our Instagram followers to send Amy and Rach their questions on life, leadership, motherhood and faith. We received so many great ones that we decided to do a bonus Q&A podcast episode answering a selection. Enjoy!Stay Connected Conference 2025Tickets – theorchardwomen.com/2025Instagram – / theorchardwomen Website – https://theorchardwomen.com/

In this podcast Rachel and Amy continue in 2 Kings 4 and look at the story of Elisha and the Shunammite Woman. They ask the question 'how to we make room for the Holy Man of God (Jesus)?'. Using John Wesley's 20 questions we will explore together what is looks like to 'Host Holiness' in our lives today. Authors mentioned- John Tyson- Joyce Meyer- Daryll Johnson - Tyler StatonStay Connected Conference 2025Tickets – theorchardwomen.com/2025Instagram – / theorchardwomen Website – https://theorchardwomen.com/

In this podcast Rachel and Amy continue in 2 Kings 4 and look at the story of Elisha and the Shunammite Woman. They ask the question 'how to we make room for the Holy Man of God (Jesus)?'. Using John Wesley's 20 questions we will explore together what is looks like to 'Host Holiness' in our lives today. Authors mentioned- John Tyson- Joyce Meyer- Daryll Johnson - Tyler StatonStay Connected Conference 2025Tickets – theorchardwomen.com/2025Instagram – / theorchardwomen Website – https://theorchardwomen.com/

In this episode we are exploring the characters of Lois and Eunice (Timothy's Mother and Grandmother). Rachel and Amy explore what these women's lives can teach us about raising up the next generation and what can we learn about the value God puts on mothers.Rachel and Amy are back with a brand new episode to celebrate Mother's Day!

In this special collaboration with Open Doors, Rachel and Amy sit down with Eti, an incredible women from Bangladesh. Eti shares with us her own story of persecution, how she (and other women) are staying strong in their faith and which woman from the Bible inspires her the most.Open Doors have recently launched their 'See Change' campaign to see persecuted women valued and raised up, find out more here - https://www.opendoorsuk.org/act/see-change/ WARNING - this podcast contains content around gender based violence and persecution.Stay Connected Conference 2025Tickets – theorchardwomen.com/2025Instagram – / theorchardwomen Website – https://theorchardwomen.com/

We're back with Season 5 of the Orchard Podcast! This year we are going to be exploring ‘the Unnamed Women' throughout the Bible. Rachel and Amy kick off the series with the widow from 2 Kings 4. We ask ‘what does obedience and trust look like especially when we don't feel like we have anything to offer Jesus?'.→ Stay Connected Conference 2025Tickets – theorchardwomen.com/2025Instagram – / theorchardwomen Website – https://theorchardwomen.com/

Damilola Makinde wraps up The Orchard Conference 2024 by bringing a stirring word about what it looks like to be God's agents in the world and the specific call on women to bring new life into every area of culture, community and life. → Stay Connected Conference 2025Tickets – theorchardwomen.com/2025Instagram – / theorchardwomen Website – https://theorchardwomen.com/

In this episode Rachel Hughes and Amy Hughes sit down with Dr Paula Gooder to explore the character of Lydia. Dr Paula Gooder is a writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies and her research areas focus on the writings of Paul the Apostle. She brings so much depth of understanding to this wide ranging conversation about following the call of God, what it looks like to wield power and the role of women in the first century and now.

Rachel Hughes reminds us that a great exchange happens at the cross. Sharing stories of women who have experienced freedom in exchange for their shame, Rachel encourages us to partner with Jesus in every area of our lives. TRIGGER WARNING – this talk contains discussion around infertility, baby loss, eating disorders and mental health.

Amy Hughes kicks off The Orchard Women's Conference 2024 by unpacking Isaiah 61 and asking us 'what it looks like to be anointed where we are?'. She leaves us with a challenge to follow the Spirit's leading wholeheartedly into the unknown and the adventure!

Join us in this episode to delve into the story of Tamar recorded live at Wildfires in summer 2024. What can we learn through the life of this vulnerable, widowed and desperate teenager about God's faithfulness despite challenging circumstances.

Join us in this episode to delve into the Proverbs 31 women live at HTB Focus. Amy is joined by Rachael Wooldridge and Lauren Simpson as we explore a passage that we all have struggled with! We look at how countercultural the Proverbs women was, what it means to be 'clothed' differently and how we can grab all that Jesus is offering us and live radical and passionate lives wherever and whatever He calls us to.

Join us in this episode to delve into the story of Priscilla found in the New Testament. Priscilla's journey highlights themes of partnership, leadership, and hospitality. Her story emphasises the importance of teamwork, the value of women's contributions to ministry, and the power of hospitality in building Christian communities.

In this episode, we're joined by special guest Darrell Johnson to delve into the story of Hagar found in Genesis. Hagar's journey highlights deep themes of struggle, compassion, and hope, offering rich insights into God's care for us. Join us as we explore the powerful lessons we can learn from Hagar and understand her lasting impact on faith and understanding.

In this episode, we are joined by special guest Dr. Paula Gooder to explore the story of Phoebe, the first deaconess mentioned in the book of Romans. Together, we discover her pivotal role in the early church, uncover her profound legacy, and learn from her leadership.

Join us on this episode as we delve into the powerful narrative of Leah, a figure often overlooked but profoundly significant in the Bible. Leah's journey illuminates themes of worth, identity, and the pitfalls of chasing earthly validation. Through Leah's story, we are reminded of the importance of turning away from false idols and fixing our gaze on the one true source of worth and identity—our Creator.

In this episode we delve deeper into the remarkable story of Miriam and shed light on the transformative power of courage and resilience exemplified by her story. We invite you to join us as we journey through her story, in hopes of learning more about God, Miriam & Ourselves.

We're kicking off 2024 with More Women Of The Story! Join us as we continue to look at the lives of key women in the scriptures. How does the story of these women's lives illustrate God's overarching desire to renew all things?

Join Rachel Hughes as she interviews Clare Jackson, Louise Jones, Rebecca Stewart & Elaine Simpson on ways to live a life which bears fruit.

Jo Saxton wraps up The Orchard Conference 2023 by imploring us to step confidently into all that God has called us to be and to do.

Speaking at The Orchard Conference 2023, Rachel Hughes reminds us that the purpose of God's pruning is always greater fruitfulness.

Amy Hughes kicks off The Orchard Conference 2023 by unpacking John 15. She gives us a compelling vision of what a life connected to Jesus might look like.

Join us as we take a trip down under! We had the privilege of recording our last episode in our 'Women Of The Story' series in Surfers Paradise, looking at the courageous life of Abigail.

Join us live at HTB Focus where we consider the life and role of Deborah in the book of Judges. We discuss 3 main questions; what do we learn about Deborah? what do we learn about God and what do we learn for ourselves? Ultimately we witness, once again, the faithfulness of God as He works through Deborah's leadership.

Tune in as we go on tour to Wildfires Festival for the latest episode of The Orchard Podcast! We're joined by psychotherapist Marg Bristow and explore the story of the Daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27. We encounter their courageous conviction as they humbly confront injustice and change the course of history.

In this month's podcast we are joined by special guest Danielle Strickland. Together we explore the story of Rahab and how this courageous woman risked her life to make a choice that would impact a thousand generations and grant her a place in the genealogy of Jesus.

In this month's episode we look at the powerful story of Esther. Before we enter into Esther's life we meet Queen Vashti, who's bold decision points towards the redemptive and restorative work of God. Join us as we once again stand in awe of God's great story and His beautiful empowerment of women.

Join us in this month's episode as we look at the incredible story of Ruth and Naomi. We take a journey through the book of Ruth and discover the powerful fruit of self sacrificial obedience and the part it plays in the bigger story God is writing!

Join us as we take a road trip and record live at Trinity Church Nottingham's church weekend! We unpack Hannah's story and learn how God works a beautiful redemption story through utter desperation.

Introducing our brand new podcast series – Women Of the Story! Join us over the next nine months as we open up the Old Testament and look at the lives of nine key women in the scriptures. Each week we're going to be addressing the same question; how does the story of these women's lives illustrate for us God's overarching desire to renew all things? We all have a part to play in the story that God is writing over humanity and we believe the narrative of these women speaks profoundly to each of us in our desire to follow Jesus today!

Does the God of the Bible really want to see women released and empowered? Join Mark Wreford, live from the Orchard Conference, as he unpacks scripture to give us a fresh perspective on God and the way we read the Bible!

Join Rachel Hughes as she interviews Marg Bristow, Bee Hughes & Damilola Makinde on the power of repentance, intercession and fasting.

Amy looks at how Divine Power works in and through us. Focusing on Ephesians 2, she explores how we can step into His power in greater measure.

Rachel Hughes encourages us to put on our spiritual glasses and wake up to the spiritual battle going on around us. Are we going to fight with the weapons of the world and are we going to take our stand with divine tools that have divine power.

In the final episode of our 'Jesus Meets' series we look at the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8. Jesus demonstrates remarkable compassion for this woman by transcending every politic argument to dignify her. He steps into her shoes, takes her place and gives her freedom from her past and for her future.

This month we look at the story of the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15. On first glance, it appears that Jesus speaks offensively towards her yet once again He's actually elevating this woman who has no social status but demonstrates a heart full of faith. Join us as we unpack themes of offence, desperation, faith and holiness.

Join us live from HTB Focus as we invite the incredible author and communicator Jo Saxton to unpack Jesus' encounter with the bleeding woman in the book of Mark. We pray this episode would give you a fresh, deep revelation of the way Jesus sees and loves you today.

Join us as we invite Dr Lucy Peppiatt to unpack Jesus' encounters with Martha in the gospels of Luke & John. Recorded live at Wildfires Festival, we pray that this episode will bring deeper revelation of who Jesus is and what that means for us as female disciples in the 21st century!

Did you know the story of The Woman at the Well records the longest encounter Jesus has with anyone recorded in the book of John? The way Jesus dignifies this woman is breath-taking! As we dive into this extraordinary dialogue, we pray you'd receive a fresh revelation of the grace, mercy and destiny Jesus is longing to pour into your life!

In this episode, we zoom in on Mary meeting the risen Jesus in the garden and discover that this encounter has so much to teach us about the way God wants to speak to us! Where and how does God speak to us? What does his voice sound like? How can we hear him more clearly?

This episode we're looking at Joanna & Susannah from the book of Luke and how they model discipleship that's marked by an encounter with Jesus. This encounter leads them to whole-hearted devotion, leading to their radical obedience and resulting in a remarkable legacy!

Introducing series two of The Orchard Podcast – “Jesus Meets”! Over the next few months we're going to be exploring 9 unique encounters that Jesus has with different women throughout the gospels. What does each encounter teach us about Jesus? How can we learn from each woman? How can we be inspired by their faith and courage? Join us for episode one as we look at Mary the mother of Jesus!

Rach and Amy wrap up our Fruits of the Spirit series with a raw, inspiring conversation on SELF-CONTROL! How can we cultivate inner strength? What gets in the way? Join in on the final conversation of this series!

What does GENTLENESS look like in the context of God's nature, relationships and evangelism? How do gentleness and kindness work together? Join Rach and Amy as they reunite for an in-depth discussion on the eighth fruit of the Spirit!

What does God's faithfulness mean for us? What does faithfulness release in others? Amy is joined by the one and only Rev Tim Hughes (Rach's husband) to discuss all things FAITHFULNESS! Join in on the conversation as Tim shares profoundly and leads us in a little moment of worship!

In this episode, Rach is joined by none other than Reverend Jonny Hughes (Amy's husband) to unpack the fruit of GOODNESS together! What does it actually mean to live out goodness? What is ‘tov'?! Join in on the conversation as Rach & Jonny dig deep into this fruit!

How can we cultivate KINDNESS in our everyday lives? Why is being kind so powerful? Join in on the discussion as Rach & Amy unpack the fifth Fruit of the Spirit!

How do we cultivate patience in a culture than trains us in impatience? How can we be quick to listen and slow to anger? Join in as Rach and Amy have an honest discussion on all things PATIENCE!

What does cultivating peace look like? How can we live free of anxiety, comparison and unforgiveness? Join Rach and Amy as they unpack the third Fruit of the Spirit – PEACE!

Rach and Amy discuss all things JOY! What challenges our capacity to choose joy? Is there a link between joy and gratitude? Join in on the conversation now!