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Today, Sam Ward concludes his series in Philippians, looking at chapter 4:10-23 and how we must be content in God's presence above all that he can give us.

This sermon was preached by Sam Ward at the Gorton site of Christ Church Manchester, on Sunday 13th April 2025 from John 12:9-26.

Today, Sam Ward unpacks Philippians 4 and explores how we can live in harmony with one another as God's people.

This sermon was preached by Sam Ward at the Gorton site of Christ Church Manchester, on Sunday 23rd March 2025 from John 9:1-41.

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Today Sam Ward continues his series in Philippians, this week looking at 3:12-21 and how we can take hold of the plans and purposes God has for us.

Sam Ward, UK CEO of The Message Trust, shares from John's gospel and 2 Corinthians on our Eden Sunday.

This sermon was preached by Sam Ward at the Gorton site of Christ Church Manchester, on Sunday 5th January 2025 from John 5:17-29.

Today Sam Ward looks at Philippians 3 and unpacks what it would look like to honour God with our hearts, not just our bodies.

Sermon Summary: Christmas - God With Us Summary: Nick's sermon delves into the heart of the Christmas story, emphasizing the reality of God's presence in human lives, particularly in challenging circumstances. He challenges the common perception of Christmas as a magical, idealized time, highlighting the often-overlooked struggles and hardships faced by Mary and Joseph. Nick argues that the true essence of Christmas lies in God's incarnation, His decision to become human and enter our world. He emphasizes that God doesn't wait for invitation but actively seeks us, even when we're lost, broken, or unaware of His presence. The sermon draws parallels between Mary's experience and contemporary life, suggesting that even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, we can find hope and worship. Nick encourages listeners to recognize God's closeness, to embrace His grace, and to become agents of God's love in their communities. Key themes explored in the sermon include: God's Immanence: God is not distant or aloof but intimately involved in human lives. The Reality of Christmas: The Christmas story is not merely a fairytale but a powerful narrative of God's love and grace. The Invitation to Worship: Even in the midst of struggle, we can find reasons to worship God. God's Initiative: God takes the initiative to reach out to humanity, regardless of our circumstances. Becoming Agents of God's Love: Christians are called to embody God's love in their communities and the world. Ultimately, the sermon invites listeners to embrace the true meaning of Christmas, to experience God's presence in their lives, and to share His love with others. Transcription Nice to see you all. Happy Christmas. It's Christmas time. There's no need to be afraid. There's a real sense in me that God wanted to say something. I do know, you know, I can put my, I'm not just saying something, I don't know what it is. But the challenge of sensing that and putting it into words and putting it down on paper is a real one. And I was sort of on my third go at this this morning. But as we've worshiped and prayed and heard what's been said and what's been shared, so much of it resonates with what I feel that God has wanted to say. And so I'm just trusting him this morning that he will communicate his word through my efforts. And so we're going to look at a video. I think, have you got a video there for me, Michel? This is from a ministry called Proximity that's to do with the Eden teams. And it's about people that are involved in mission in all sorts of urban settings just as we have our Eden team here. And they've produced a whole load of resources and particularly some resources for Christmas. And this video I found really interesting and inspiring. And so I just want us to look at that as a prelude to what I want to say this morning. And now the angel is nowhere to be seen. And she wakes from a dream with her head down the loo and next down something for the acid, the youngest at antenatal classes. Feeling like a strict smart lump, trying to hide a bump in oversized clothes, waddling down the street with swollen feet, scared witless, wondering whether she's got what it takes to be a mother. Now she knocks on the door of another knuckle, someone else who feels each kick and every elbow flick and wakes up sick, a cousin with stretched hips who's both blessed and broken. And immediately, almost as if obediently, Elizabeth feels heaven and earth kicked and flipped inside her as her heavy belly moans with sympathy and angelic symphony burst from her amniotic sack. And Mary answers back, my soul magnifies the magnificent. It glorifies the glorious for the God who kicks the wall of the uterus who was worshiped from the womb to the God of bedsit rooms of tower blocks of basketball and shots of part took four by fours and shut up shops to the God of tear stained cheeks and grazed knees of caffeinated drinks and quarter pounders with cheese. Praise be to the father of cold and rainy nights of overcrowded buses of flickering street lights in the name of bright white nights and leggings, hoodies, caps and knackered looking jeggings in the name of not living but surviving in the name of ducking and diving in the name of poverty. God comes to me. Wrapped in hand-me-down clothes, dirty nappies and blankets. As the creator of the universe, the maker of all planets is pushed in a boogie and laid in a basket. For he is with us, not against us, one of us not opposed to us. And he has not forgotten the honest or the humble, the straight talking, the musn't grumble. His eye is on the single mum with no disposable income drowning in debt and depression. The OAP try to make ends meet from a pension. Those falling through the cracks, they're the ones who've got his attention. Yes, in a world that don't make sense, he's the golden frankincense overturning tables, turning the world upside down, right side up, bringing heaven to earth with a seasonal burst of Christmas. And in case you missed this, he makes Christmas every day. No, not in the shops or on the telly or the jingle jangle of songs and sleighs and snow. No, in the stomachs of the hungry, in the arms of the lonely, in the hearts of the broken, Christ can be found knocking on doors, kicking on walls of a mother's womb, asking us to make room for the kingdom to be born in us and through us. Glory be to the infinite, magnify the magnificent. Oh my soul, bless the incarnate. Glorify the omnipotent. Praise be to the God who became flesh and blood and moved into the neighbourhood. The gist of that, it's on the super wide version there, so you can't actually see what's happening, but we'll share it later. Yeah, we'll skirt over that. Yeah, so yeah, there's a whole lot of visual stuff to that as well, but there's just a description, hopefully a description of the reality of Christmas and what the first Christmas really meant. The so-called magic of Christmas lifts us in a way out of the reality of midwinter and plants us firmly in this winter wonderland, plays our emotions, our memories, our aspirations, sort of gives us a sense of unreality. It can give us a real mixed bag of emotions. Christmas can be really difficult, can't it? Maybe for people here, Christmas is a really difficult time, not a magical time. It's a time that really challenges all that we go through and makes us think in, perhaps, not in the fairy tale way, but in a really, in a real, in a very difficult way. It can be a desperately difficult time. A lot of artistic license is used in telling and retelling the story of Christmas to make it magical and wonderful and we can left, we left scratch in our head when you actually go to the scripture itself and you read the story of Christmas, you think, how does this match up with what we hear, what we see, what we see on the screens, what we see in our Christmas cards or in our, in the presentation that Christmas, the presentation of Christmas is given to us. Desperately hard, real life struggle of the Christmas story gets lost as it's retold to create the magic and wonder and the sense of unreality. And we need to try and get into the mind of Mary and Joseph. It was nothing other than a desperately difficult and challenging time for them and yet God was in the middle of it all. And I think that's what's been coming through this morning in the worship and the prayers, that sense that God in the middle of the mess, God in the middle of the reality, God in the middle of real life, that's what Christmas is all about. And we need to see if it's possible to get away from the glitz and the glitter and the elves and the snowmen to get a handle on what this story is really telling us because there is power in this story that we can lose. Tradition is wonderful. Celebration is wonderful. Atmosphere is wonderful. But if we lose the power of the story, then we lose everything. We lose the sense that, you know, and if it doesn't actually touch our real life, touch our experience, we think, oh, well, if our experience is only just in evoking a sense of wonder and excitement and childhood memories, then really Christmas is losing something in our experience. And just as Genesis is the foundation for our understanding of our place in the world, we've been going through over these months, a Christmas story is the foundation for our understanding of the purpose of our lives and the nature of our mission. A Christmas story is about heaven's interaction with earth, the unfolding of the greatest story ever told. And so we can't afford to lose it under all the snow and the starlight in the present. It should leave us built and encouraged and strengthened and empowered and ready for the year ahead rather than just nursing a headache in a credit card bill. That's not a good deal when the greatest story ever told, the greatest credit card bill ever seen, doesn't match up. And that's what I like about that video, if we could have seen it fully. It takes what's actually plain in the scripture, takes away all the layers of glitter that have been put on it over the years and it roots it in the experience of real life. The first Christmas was rooted in the experience of a real couple. And it's so hard to get behind what they actually felt away from the magic of the Christmas cards. And many times religious tradition can separate important things from reality. Jesus has a way of connecting and including and uniting things with reality, of bringing us. That's why Christmas is Emmanuel, God with us, not God out there, God somewhere there, God somewhere to be found, but God with us, God coming close, God alongside, God in it with us. The creator of the universe, he said, the maker of all planets is pushed in a buggy and laid in a basket. They had buggies in those days, but you know what I mean, is bringing it into the real life of the everyday. There's nothing separate or aloof or unreachable about this God. He's presented himself in the humblest form and destroyed all natural preconceptions about the way God will introduce himself to us if he does. Which God could actually do that? Who could actually write this? Who could actually imagine this story except that it come from the heart of God himself, that he would become a baby and be born in humility, born in poverty, born against misunderstanding, born in shame, born against the background of a young couple that are thinking, what on earth is going on with our lives? And yet God in the middle of it all, God with us, Emmanuel. Christmas tells us that he doesn't wait to be invited. You know, one of the things that evangelists often have said over the years, I've heard it many times, is that God is a gentleman. He waits to be invited. He waits until we open up our hearts to him and then he comes in. Well, Christmas tells us actually that's not quite true. He doesn't wait to be invited. He comes even when we don't want him. He comes even when we're dead in our sins. He comes even when we're lost in our transgressions. He comes when we're drowning in the confusion of our circumstances and the mess of our lives. He steps into our lives when we didn't even think of inviting him. We didn't even think we wanted him. We perhaps even thought he was responsible for the mess that we're in. And yet he comes in to introduce himself on a normal night, born to a young woman whose life has been thrown into absolute chaos through her encounter with God. You're gonna have a baby, Mary. Oh, good news, let's have a celebration. From that moment, everything went wrong. And yet, when all the pieces fall into place, when she understands the magnitude of what has happened to her and who it is that she's carrying in her womb, what happens? Worship comes out of her heart. Her heart explodes with worship. She glorifies God. I heard Sam Ward from the message trust saying the other day that perhaps we might say, if we were in Mary's position, God, you've ruined my life. But she says, my soul glorifies the Lord. That's the connection. That's what happens when in the middle of that confusion, we meet God. There's not that separation that, you know, how do we work this out? How do we come to a point of worship? In actual fact, that is the moment when she suddenly, her eyes are open. She doesn't have answers to all the questions. She doesn't understand what's happening. She doesn't know what her future holds. She doesn't know what this means to give birth to this baby. She knows that there's a lot of trouble ahead. But at that moment, her heart says, my soul glorifies the Lord. And you see, worship doesn't happen when we've got everything together and we feel ready. Worship happens when we finally see God, see God himself even in the middle of our mess and our chaos and our fear and our insecurity and our shame and our upset and everything else. It's that moment of seeing God when all those other things fall away and say, well, my soul glorifies the Lord. And we stand in the middle of it all with all the debris around us. And we say, God, you are great. You have come into my life. You are God, Emmanuel. You are with me in all of this. If you've ever been on the London Underground, whenever a train pulls into the station and the doors open, there's a recorded voice that says, mind the gap. Sound familiar? I grew up down there, so I know it all. It used to be easy to get to London. Now it's not so easy. Mind the gap. And it made me smile as I thought about this because I realized that there's actually no warning for us when we come to God, say, mind the gap, because there's no gap anymore. God has come right close. And actually, religion, traditional religion relies on there being a gap, relies on there being a chasm, relies on there being something to do in order to cross that divide. And yet, there is no gap anymore. Emmanuel, God with us is not something for those who've got it all together. It is good news of great joy for all the people, often reflected on that. When the angels come, the first thing they do, they don't say, right, let's sit down and talk about how we're going to access this blessing of God. They just say, good news of great joy for all the people. A Savior is born. For who? For all the people. Good news of great joy. And we look at the gap sometimes. We stare at what the gap that we imagine, but there isn't one. Mary had a lot of fear, no doubt. There must have been a lot of tears. There must have been a lot of anguish. There must have been a lot of uncertainty, as I've already said. And yet, in that moment, she realized there was no gap between her and God, that there was no sense that she had to sort all this out. She had to understand it. She had to figure it out. She had to find the keys. She had to take some steps. She had to do a number of things in order that she could get herself to a position where she could open up her heart in worship. It was at that moment that her eyes were opened, she saw God, and she said, my soul glorifies the Lord. And God says, do not be afraid. He means there's nothing to be afraid about. You are free to trust me, free to worship, free to praise. No ifs, no buts, no maybes, no gap. God with us, Immanuel. That's the beauty of Christmas. And we can disqualify ourselves from Christmas. I don't like Christmas, but, you know, life has been difficult. Life is a challenge. There's no magic for me in Christmas, but there is a wonder in God coming to us. It doesn't matter whether we've had a perfect life and a perfect understanding and a perfect experience of Christmas, or everything about it makes us want to run away and hide. Yet, for each of us, there is an opportunity to meet with God because He is God with us, Immanuel. Sometimes when God comes close to us, our first thought can be about sin. Oh no, what about sin? What about my sin? What about my shame? If God knew all about me, then He wouldn't, there wouldn't be this, the invitation would be canceled. But the wonderful thing about God coming without invitation is that He, it's because He already knows. He doesn't wait for the invitation because He knows we're not going to invite Him. He knows that we don't actually qualify, we don't actually have any reason why we should believe that God would actually want our worship, but so He comes to us and He closes that gap. And basically He says, I'm dealing with sin in order that you might be free to worship me. He has dealt with sin so that He can draw close. Good news of great joy for all the people. A Savior is born. That means that all of those things can be set aside in order that we might know God, in order that He might come close. We've never been able to solve the issue of sin and so God does it at His own initiative, comes close to us. So Mary responded as Jesus, as Jesus certainly came close to her, as the Spirit of God came close to her, Mary responded, oh how my soul praises the Lord, how my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For He took notice of His lowly servant girl and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy and He has done great things for me. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear Him. His mighty arm has done tremendous things. He has scattered the proud and the haughty ones. He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. He has helped His servant Israel and remembered to be merciful. For He made this promise to our ancestors, to Abraham and his children forever. And so the fantasy Jesus, the Christmas Jesus, the life that is suitable for worship is beyond us. But if we open our eyes we can see Him today. And there might be people here like I said that are thinking, well I can't, it's too far away, the gap is too big. Remember what I've said, there is no gap because Emmanuel has come to us. He comes to your life uninvited. He comes regardless of the situation. He comes regardless of the barriers because He said actually all of those things I've taken them in hand. I'm dealing with them in order that you might come close. And you think well I'm a million miles away from being able to worship like Mary. Imagine how Mary felt at that moment and yet as her eyes were opened her heart magnified the Lord. So the wonderful thing as God draws close is that He allows us to take our eyes off ourselves and to fix them firmly on Him. Matt Britton said in that video, in the name of everything we are, everything that defines our lives, He knows it all. He knows everything about us. There's nothing to hide. There's no point even trying to hide because He knows it all. He sees it all and then He comes close. Shepherds didn't receive the angels after an all night prayer meeting and a sacrificial offering. They were just sat doing what shepherds do, probably telling dodgy stories and lighting fires. And in the middle of it all the angels come and say good news, the Savior is born. It doesn't matter who you are or what your story is, God comes to you today. God comes to you at Christmas and He stays with us. He doesn't just visit for Christmas. Christmas can be a problem can't it with visitors? Lots of people come in. A few murmurs. But God comes to stay, comes to dwell, comes to live amongst us. You might have spent years trying to worship and being dragged down by that nagging sense of unrighteousness. We've been following the story of Abraham in Genesis and the covenant promises God made to him and how God credited his faith to him as righteousness. Those promises are real for us today. May Mary's last line in her song is simply this, for He has made this promise to our ancestors to Abraham and his children forever. We are living in the good of the promises God made to Abraham. The Mary's song can be our song. I'm just going to quote from that video. In a world that doesn't make sense, He's the gold and the frankincense. Overturning tables, turning the world upside down, right side up, bringing heaven to earth with a seasonal burst of Christmas. And in case you missed this, He makes Christmas every day. No, not in the shops or on the telly or the jingle-jangle of songs and sleighs and snow. No, in the stomachs of the hungry, in the arms of the lonely, in the hearts of the broken, Christ can be found. Knocking on doors, kicking on walls of a mother's womb, asking us to make room for a kingdom to be born in us and through us. And so we need to see for ourselves what Christmas means. Don't disqualify ourselves ever. Christmas is the great leveler. It's the thing that opens up the doors, the opportunity that Jesus says, I am coming. I am coming to you regardless. He isn't invited. He doesn't come according to our timetable. He doesn't come according to our agenda. He comes according to His will and to His purpose. And so as we see for ourselves what it means for Christ to be born among us, our hearts sing with what that means for us. But it also wakes us up to what we are about, that this Christmas, our purpose, our task, whether as individuals or as a church, is to bring Christ to birth again in our communities and in our world. Give birth to the kingdom, to the reality of God in our world. So we're not just celebrating Christmas or telling the story of Christmas, but we're agents of Christmas. We're people who have seen that God has drawn close and we know that actually He draws close to anybody who will see Him. Bringing Christ to birth in the heart of our neighborhood. Don't shut Him away. Let's see Him live in our communities. He makes Christmas every day in the stomachs of the hungry, in the arms of the lonely, in the hearts of the broken. Christ can be found knocking on doors, kicking on walls of a mother's womb, asking us to make room for a kingdom to be born in us and through us. That's the reality of Christmas. Applicable in any and every situation. Applicable in every tragic situation. Applicable in every lost situation. Applicable in every situation where people think, actually I've made a mess of it. And yet Jesus comes. Not only to us, but to all who will see Him. So we can find Jesus today in the midst of everything we have going on. And be part of seeing Him brought to birth in our families, in our workplaces, and in our neighborhoods. That's good news. Good news of Christmas. Good news of great joy for all the earth. A Savior is born. I don't know where you stand today, whether you've never, ever considered it, whether Jesus has been locked up in the stories of the past, in the stories of tradition. But maybe today might be a day like Mary had where your eyes open and your heart is ready to see and to accept that actually Jesus is not just this huge figure that people all around the world worship, but He's your Savior. He's one who draws close to you. He's Emmanuel, God with you in the midst of everything that you think of and everything that you come up with that says, actually not me. I don't qualify. I'm not good enough. Everything that you come up with, every barrier that you put in place, He sweeps away and says, actually, I'm coming. There is no gap. There is no distance. Emmanuel, God with us. Amen.

Esports is a multi-billion-dollar industry that continues its rate of knots growth every year. Sam Ward sees esport as a pathway to equality in sport, where people with neurodivergence, special needs, physical disability, along with people from all backgrounds, can play together as one. Valor Esports is the ultimate training platform for esports- it's like going to fun school, for both gamers, novices, teachers and coaches. Valor's two major markets are Australia and the United States, where they partner with Generation Esports, the largest provider of built curriculums for schools. Ward aims to allow this new-found world to flourish, helping to give all people a place to belong in sport.

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This sermon was preached by Sam Ward at the Fallowfield site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 20th October 2024, from James 3:13-4:3.

Today Sam Ward looks at Philippians 2:1-11 and unpacks Jesus' humility and death on the cross and what these means for us.

Today Sam Ward looks at Philippians 1:27-30 and encourages us to live for Jesus in a counter-cultural way to the world.

This weekend Sam Ward will be sharing a stand-alone message, "Who Said That to You?" We will be diving into Genesis and taking a look into when "advice" may be deceit in disguise.

Joy and happiness are not the same thing. Philippians 1:21 with Sam Ward.

Sam Ward continues his series through Philippians 1, looking at having joy in all circumstances, because we know that to live is Christ and to die is gain. Like and follow us on socials: Facebook - facebook.com/TheMessageTrust Instagram - instagram.com/messagetrust X - twitter.com/messagetrust

Today Sam Ward looks at Philippians 1 and how our true purpose and aim in life should be advancing the good news of Jesus, regardless of our circumstance.

Today Sam Ward looks at Philippians 1 and explores how we can find joy in God and for others, despite our circumstances.

This sermon was preached by Sam Ward at CCM Gorton on Sunday 9th June 2024.

Today Sam Ward begins a new series in the book of Philippians and explores how we're both slaves and saints in Jesus - and how this is a wonderful thing!

After almost six years, today Sam Ward concludes his series in Luke exploring 'The Upside Down Kingdom'. Join him as he unpacks Luke 24:36-53.

Today Sam continues his series in Luke, this week looking at Luke 24: 13-35 and how Jesus walks with two apostles towards Emmaus, both physically and spiritually.

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Today Sam Ward takes us through Luke 23:50 and the burial of Jesus by Joseph of Arimathea, the women discovering the empty tomb and the angels' amazing declaration of 'He is not here; he has risen!' in Luke 24:6.

Today, Sam continues his series on Luke, looking at Chapter 23 and the moment when the curtain was torn and Jesus died.

Sam continues his series on Luke, looking at Chapter 23 - the moment where Jesus takes up the cross, and dies. As Sam walks us through Jesus' final steps, we remember the one who will never forget us. Like and follow us on socials: Message Trust Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMessageTrust Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/messagetrust/​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MessageTrust​

Today Sam continues his series in Luke, this week looking at chapter 24.

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Today Sam Ward continues his teaching in Luke, this week looking at Luke 22:54-62.

Today Sam unpacks Luke 22: 39 - 53 where Jesus is on the Mount of Olives.

Season 2 starts with an Ask Me Anything episode with Anthony where he answers listener questions. Anthony reflects on the previous season and values the personal and inspiring stories shared by guests like Sam Ward, Tony Bellew, Tris Dixon, and Brian O'Driscoll. He emphasises the significance of learning from other people's experiences and finding hope in their journeys. Anthony also shares his personal experiences, including his boxing career and the tactics he employed to overcome nervousness before significant fights. He talks about his motivation to be exceptional and build a better life than what he experienced growing up.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Jealousy can be detrimental, but it is possible to overcome it by being genuinely happy for others' success and recognizing that their achievements are a result of hard work and perseverance. Nerves and fear are natural, and they can either sharpen your focus and performance or consume you if not properly managed. Preparation, confidence, and surrounding yourself with supportive and skilled individuals can help control nerves and enhance performance. Motivation comes from a desire to be great, to achieve goals, and to leave a lasting legacy. Wanting more than what one has experienced in the past and striving for greatness can be powerful motivators to keep going and overcome challenges. The way we look at things can greatly impact our lives. Changing our perspective and finding the positive in difficult situations can lead to personal growth and transformation. You never know what someone is going through, so it's important to be kind and understanding. Small acts of kindness and empathy can have a significant impact on someone's life and well-being. BEST MOMENTS "Fear is like this fire, and it's burning deep inside. Now, if you control it, it's going to make you hot. But you see, this thing here, controls you. It's going to burn you and everything else around you up." "Always believe your best days are yet to come." "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." "You haven't got to see the whole staircase. You've just got to see the next step." "You have no idea what people are going through. So be nice to people. At the very least, don't be a dick." HOST BIO Olympic medal-winning boxer, Anthony Ogogo, teetered on the brink of a world title before a career-ending eye injury left him mostly blind in one eye. Battling years of depression, he reinvented himself as a professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling in America. Anthony holds an impressive record of 10 British boxing titles, in addition to being the junior world and junior Olympic champion. Beyond sports, he's a renowned international motivational speaker, gracing prestigious venues like Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street. Anthony's entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Ogogo Fitness, a fitness app. Now, as a podcast host, he shares his incredible journey and the wisdom he's gleaned from life's trials. Join him in exploring the resilience that has defined his life, and the inspirational stories of others who have risen above challenges to find success and happiness. Instagram - @anthonyogogo

Today Sam continues his series on the Upside-Down Kingdom looking at Luke 22: 24-38.

Today, Sam speaks from Luke 22:7-23 looking at the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples.

Today, Sam continues his series in Luke, this week looking at Luke 22:1-6.

Join Anthony in a dynamic chat with Sam Ward, the British field hockey sensation. This episode is a field day of inspiration, as Sam shares his journey from being told he wasn't fit for the England team to becoming a two-time Olympian and a goal-scoring legend. Sam's passion for field hockey and his relentless commitment are front and center. He'll reveal how he balanced a car sales job with his hockey dreams and how that hard work paid off with a spot on the England team and a ticket to the Olympics. But it's not just about sports; this episode is a playbook for self-belief, the unwavering support of loved ones, and seizing unexpected opportunities. Sam's journey is a rallying cry for anyone facing hurdles on their path to success. Tune in, get inspired, and get ready to chase your dreams with the same determination that led Sam Ward to the pinnacle of field hockey. KEY TAKEAWAYS Overcoming setbacks: Sam Ward faced numerous setbacks throughout his hockey career, including being told he wasn't fit enough or talented enough to make it. However, he persevered and continued to work hard, eventually earning a spot on the England team. Love for the game: Despite the challenges and setbacks, Ward's love for hockey never wavered. He described his passion for the sport, including the thrill of the game and the danger involved. His dedication and enthusiasm for hockey played a significant role in his success. Supportive family: Ward's parents played a crucial role in supporting his hockey journey. They encouraged him and believed in him, even when others doubted his abilities. Their unwavering support helped him overcome challenges and pursue his dreams. Taking opportunities: Ward emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise. Whether it was joining a new team, participating in trials, or accepting an invitation to the England program, he recognized the value of taking chances and giving his all. Hard work and determination: Ward's success can be attributed to his hard work and determination. He dedicated himself to training, improving his fitness, and honing his skills. His commitment to his craft paid off, as he became one of the top goal scorers in hockey history. BEST MOMENTS "I remember lying face down on the bedroom floor and I cried my eyes out for hours." "I think I love the danger. I got hit, I lost an eye. I'm still playing." "I remember going to school and I'd be bullied because I played a girl's sport." "I got the taste of playing for England and it just fueled my desire to keep pushing." "That moment of getting the email, it was the best moment of my career. It meant I was being picked for an Olympic qualification tournament." HOST BIO Olympic medal-winning boxer, Anthony Ogogo, teetered on the brink of a world title before a career-ending eye injury left him mostly blind in one eye. Battling years of depression, he reinvented himself as a professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling in America. Anthony holds an impressive record of 10 British boxing titles, in addition to being the junior world and junior Olympic champion. Beyond sports, he's a renowned international motivational speaker, gracing prestigious venues like Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street. Anthony's entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Ogogo Fitness, a fitness app. Now, as a podcast host, he shares his incredible journey and the wisdom he's gleaned from life's trials. Join him in exploring the resilience that has defined his life, and the inspirational stories of others who have risen above challenges to find success and happiness. Instagram - @anthonyogogo

Today, Sam continues his series in Luke, this week looking at Luke 21:5-38.

Today, Sam continues his series in Luke, this week looking at Luke 21 and The Widow's Offering.

Today Sam looks at Psalm 110 and how it points us to Jesus.

Today, Sam continues his series in Luke, this week looking at Luke 20: 27-40.

Episode 7: Solo shows and using the theatre This week we discuss solo shows, and Mike takes us through three exercises to help you think about your play. - Send us your updates and questions: info@oldfirestation.org.uk The Stage: “I have a confession: I hate solo shows – except when I don't.” - https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/i-have-a-confession-i-hate-solo-shows-except-when-i-dont-david-benedict-i-found-my-horn-re-member-me Support the Old Fire Station: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/support-us/ Transcript available here: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/our-work/how-to-write-a-play/ Alex's top 5 recommended solo shows that you can buy: Salt by Selina Thompson: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780571352265?gC=5a105e8b Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Every-Brilliant-Thing-by-Duncan-Macmillan/9781350282087 Class by Scottee: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Class-by-Scottee/9781913630010 We Were Promised Honey! by Sam Ward: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/We-Were-Promised-Honey-by-Sam-Ward/9781350381353 Joseph Morpurgo: Hammerhead: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joseph-Morpurgo-Hammerhead-NextUp/dp/B07ZWZ4G1C Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your sweet tooth ready! The amazing Sam Ward of Wentworth & Fenn (our new lady-crush) shares her journey to Camp North End, her culinary hot takes, and her drool-worthy pastries. You won't be skipping dessert after this one, friends.

Today, Sam continues his series in Luke, this week looking at Luke 20: 20-26.

We are so excited to bring you this new Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. On this episode we sat down with the writer and performer, Sam Ward, to talk about his new show We Were Promised Honey! We talked about how he put this show together, what inspired the story, and some of his favorite moments in his theatrical career. This was such an amazing show to witness, and this is an amazing episode to listen to. So don't miss either!We Were Promised Honey!Now-May 21st@ 59E59 TheatersTickets and more information are available at 59e59.orgAnd be sure to stay in touch with our guests to stay up to date on all that's happening with the show:www.yesyesnono.orginfo@yesyesnono.org

Today Sam continues his series in Luke, this week looking at Luke 20:1-19.

Episode 575: Two Beauties from the WHL Swift Current Broncos

Can churches really change communities? Where is Jesus in the permacrisis? Where are the signs of hope?Abi had a special treat a few weeks ago...to visit the Jubilee+ Churches That Change Communities Conference. Abi interviewed several of the contributors to the conference and you can find the full interviews on the Jubilee Plus Podcast, but here at The Hopeful Activists we get to hear some highlights from:Kat Osborne is the CEO of Safe Families.Sam Ward is the Directory of Ministry at The Message Trust in Manchester.Natalie Williams from Jubilee+Charlie MacDonald from Jubilee+, author of Overflow.

The Celestial Exorcism Preparation of Daniel Ward https://hearingthehaunted.libsyn.com/the-celestial-exorcism-preparation-of-daniel-ward   Sam is worried about his brother Daniel and seeks out the supernatural community for help.   Written by Johnny Stitches   Starring: Erika Sanderson as Sam Ward https://www.erikasanderson.com https://twitter.com/erikasanderson   Waylon McKenzie as Grant Moory https://twitter.com/waylon360   Production by Reiner Bowlin   Story Music by Sirenicide and Aeon Code   Main Theme Music by Johnny Stitches https://twitter.com/JohnnyStitches https://www.facebook.com/johnnystitches   Episode Artwork by Johnny Stitches   Check out www.HearingTheHaunted.com,and while you are there, see the rules on summiting a story to us, and maybe you will be our next haunt!   Hearing the Haunted is made possible by our passionate patrons. Joining our Haunted House will get you access to amazing free merch, shout-outs on the show, and double drops into our ghastly giveaways, but most importantly, it keeps the show from becoming a ghost itself. Find out more at www.Patreon.com/Sirenicide We are grateful for the support! Without it, this show won't be possible.   Please consider rating and reviewing the show on your favorite podcast app.   If you are hungry for more Audio Drama, please check out our Serialized Show over a www.Sirenicide.com. It has over 100 episodes ready for your binge-listening enjoyment!   For Hearing the Haunted or Sirenicide Merch, including some super comfy shirts, please stop by our store on www.TeePublic.com/Sirenicide.   Stay UpToDate on all things Hearing the Haunted by Following us on: Twitter https://twitter.com/HearTheHaunt Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HearingTheHaunted Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/HearingTheHaunted Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hearthehaunt/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJK7VHaFB9FfYRtWweMUsg   Title Card by Desdymona Howard https://twitter.com/desdymona https://desdymona.com   Keep an ear out, our Haunted ones, and well speak to you again very soon…   All Elements of Hearing the Haunted are copyright 2022 by Atrium Dynamics unless otherwise stated. Any duplication or use of this production without the written consent of Atrium Dynamics is prohibited. Please visit HearingtheHaunted.com for more details.