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After a small mishap, when a pair of woollen gloves tried to take on the heat of a tumble dryer, and lost, Andy B started thinking about a much older memory of a very expensive cardigan that suffered the same, inevitable, outcome.

And, much like what happened to those woollen gloves, mistakes happen.

But, with God, the Good News is that we can’t mistake ourselves away from God. Because the very nature of Gods to redeem our mistakes.

Those woollen gloves no longer fit an adult sized hand. But that mistake isn’t a complete failure, as they still fit smaller children.

And, more importantly, they will serve as a permanent reminder that, no matter how big a mistake we think we may have made, God is always there, ready, willing – and very able – to redeem our mistakes, once we go to Him with them and make ourselves right with Him.

Just a thought…

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So this is one of Andy B’s extended 2 minute videos. But, after a hellish November, and nearly 6 weeks with no filming anything, it seems fitting!

As people, we want to control the situations around us, to make us safe. But we also have to learn, as we mature, to be able to discern which battles we should enter, and which battles we simply need to accept. Not accepting them in terms there is nothing we can ever do about it. But accepting that there are some battles we just need to leave to one side.

And the Bible tells us not to be anxious. But, it also tells us that, when we are anxious, we are go to God.

So when you have a month like we had – our November troubles – how do you find or maintain peace through that?

Andy B reflects a little on what he, and his family have endured, and how God so very evidently never left their side.

Just a thought…

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Introduction
In this week’s episode of Marriage Matters, Andy and Jo are focusing on communication in marriage – healthy communication, misunderstandings, and arguments - the good, the bad and the ugly!

Let’s be honest, we all make mistakes, say the wrong thing, raise our voices and so on…join Andy and Jo as they share their experiences; being honest about an incident involving a cushion!

#RealTalk – What did you say?
This week is wrapped around scripture to keep us on the right track when it comes to communicating with our spouses, starting with wholesome, healthy, good communication - a very good place to start - and end!

Andy and Jo are not afraid to admit that things go wrong in marriages, that they have misunderstood one another from time to time – it happens! 

Let’s face it, folks, we all bring our own personal, cultural, family expectations and experiences to the marriage and we all bring our own ‘baggage’ – hang-ups, issues, you name it we bring it to the marriage table. 

And of course, there is the male and female differences that we bring, not that Andy and Jo stereotype, but it goes without saying that this is added to the equation in our marriages.

Join Andy and Jo as they discuss what we say to each other in marriages – sometimes it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it!

Tips and Resources
Try and focus on the pain that your spouse is trying to express, rather than the sometimes, inadequate, or hurtful words being spoken.

Give you spouse a way out by talking about how what they say or do makes you feel; don’t say ‘you’ did this and ‘you’ did that. Instead, say’ When this happens, this makes me feel ….’ Share your hurts, be honest, gentle, and kind in your approach – in your communication – non-verbal and verbal.

Andy and Jo

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Or we could call this one "2 + 1 =5"

Andy and Jo are thinking about how 2 become one, 2 halves make a whole, 2 become one flesh, 1 + 1 = 1, or is it 2 + 1 = 5? You will just have to join Andy and Jo to find out what this maths is all about!

To put it more simply, when making a marriage commitment, you go from being just you and from this Day Forward, as they say, you are a couple, a pair, married persons.

What does this mean for us as individuals? 

How will are faith, prayer life, Christian walk be affected?

What happens to me, I, Moi….?  

Jo and Andy open up about some of the challenges they faced and what worked.

Andy and Jo

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Go Deeper with Andy B, as he looks at 2 Corinthians 13:11, which explains that we need to grow up as Christians in maturity, love, peace, and in unity with other Believers.

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Andy and Jo kick off this brand-new series of Marriage Matters, looking at how we keep going and they go there – they talk openly about the D word – Divorce!

No way, I hear you cry - and the unmentionable on the first episode as well! 

How can Andy and Jo talk about a lasting marriage, and Divorce, in the same episode, in the same sentence – this all sounds like Marriage Madness, not Marriage Matters. Or is it?

Join Andy and Jo to see what we can do to go the distance – ‘til death do us part’. Tune in to see for yourself what Andy and Jo do with the D Word. 

What would you do? 

How do you keep going? 

What’s your plan?

Do you have a Plan B, if so, does it detract from Plan A?

Andy and Jo

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Is reverence something we need, as Christians, in the current world?

Is reverence a bygone requirement for believers, surpassed by the death and resurrection of Jesus?

Is reverence something we should be bothered about in our churches and families?

Andy B takes a look at something that he has been thinking through, and about, for more than 2 and a half years; pondering and chewing what he saw as a lack of reverence in so many churches, it seems normal.

But is that normal good? Is that normal right?

What does God say about it? What can we learn through scripture about the idea of reverence in our modern, fast paced world?

 Andy B takes a good look at all of this, and draws some interesting conclusions about reverence, and it’s relevance, or not, in our homes and communities.

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Go Deeper with Andy B, as he explains how we make sure we’re going in the right direction.

He touches on the armour of God, in particular the shoes of the gospel of peace.

In reference to Habakkuk 3:19, he looks at deer, climbers, and athletes being sure-footed and confident due to knowledge, practice, and experience.

He relates his experience of learning to ride a motorbike. He explains how he was shown what each of the controls did and was taught how to operate the bike.

He looks at mountain goats, doubt, driving, confidence, and more…

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In his first video of Series 4, this is more of a special Edition Andy B video!
With all that has been happening recently, Andy B has been finding sleep rather elusive!

Afghanistan; vaccination passports; President Biden; forced Covid vaccinations for under 12s in Finland; global temperature fluctuations being used for political control and financial gain; China and Taiwan; a forced Home Education register in the UK – there is much to see around us that can easily cause us anxiety and worry.

But, as Christians what is God calling us to do?

What should our response be to these things that are currently shaking the very foundations of humanity?

Andy B takes stock and shares some encouraging words and focus for all of us.

Some people writing songs to help people find the words to describe how they feel. Some people draw and paint to literally illustrate their emotions. Andy B makes videos to encourage all who love and fear God, and call themselves Christians.

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Go Deeper with Andy B, as he explains the concept of going against the grain.

He expands some verses of Scripture, Romans 12:2, James 3:4, and Acts 3:19.

He explains that going against the grain isn’t something we ought to try and do, but it is often unavoidable when we’re walking in the direction God calls us to go.

He gives some examples of going against the grain, such as when he and Jo sold their house, in obedience to God. It may have been rather controversial, and they may have suffered much grief from friends and family as a result, but it was worth it for the sake of following Christ.

He looks at 3D printing, river currents, ships and rudders, and more…

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