Between Pickups

John speaks with Naomi Armstrong (YouthLink NI) about her faith, work and favourite story of Jesus.  

Its wonderful when different aspects of the same story speak so distinctly to different people.  Enjoy 

John is joined by Michael Briggs to have a conversation about AI - the concerns and hopes surrounding it and whether we can really trust what is real anymore. 

Michael has an article in the Methodist Newsletter that discusses it further - if you'd like to think about this more.

John shares about his experiences personally and pastorally with people affected by dementia.  He introduces some scriptures that have helped him (and still do help him) with the questions we have that surround dementia for people of faith.

Here's a link to a useful blog by Tricia Williams (Ph.D) for further reading if you are keen to consider this more:

https://faithinlaterlife.org/news-blog-what-happens-to-faith-when-christians-get-dementia/ 

John welcomes Courtney Randall back to the podcast from the first series.  They have a conversation about faith in Christ and one of the stories of Jesus that is speaking to Courtney particularly in these days.

John speaks with his good friend, Alan, about Alan's journey of faith in Jesus, and what story of Jesus is currently speaking powerfully to him.

John and Caitlyn (Kintsugi Hope) continue their conversation about the dynamics of faith and mental health.

Once again, this episode contains topics that might be harder for you to listen to so please listen with care.

https://kintsugihope.com/ 

John is joined by Caitlyn Kelly from Kintsugi Hope for the first of two conversations on often tricky dynamic of faith and mental health.  It's an open and honest conversation that may bring up some subjects that are difficult for you, so please be aware.

https://kintsugihope.com/ 

John is joined by Christian Arnold, a New International missionary from Florida serving in Londonderry/Derry, to chat about Halloween and how we might engage with it as Christians.

John realises he has bitten off more than he can chew to squeeze these 4 chapters into 3 episodes but it turns into a reflection about reading all of Scripture not just the favourite parts.  

John thinks through the pitfalls of not listening well and the risks of taking things on face-value rather than their deeper intent.