In this weeks episode Jono thinks about the central part pastoral care plays in his denomination the Church of Ireland. He considers the importance of visiting in places like hospitals, schools, nursing homes and people's homes and workplaces and building up those important relationships with people.

In this weeks episode Jono shares some insights he gained through an event run by a charity called Care for the family about parenting teenagers. The Charity has a powerful website with great resources for all sorts of situations from parenting to navigating grief and learning to communicate better. Check it out on cff.org.uk

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on a powerful conversation he heard in a podcast called the Carey Nieuhof leadership podcast (Episode 646) between a Christian leader Carey Nieuhof and an atheist professor of economics and author and podcaster Professor G (Scott Galloway).

The respectful way in which the conversation took place and the engaging content was a real antidote to much of the toxicity in public discourse today.

In this weeks episode Jono welcomes Stevie Mulrooney to the podcast. Stevie won the heart of the nation as he sang Ireland's call before an irish rugby international earlier this year and he shares a little about that experience and how his year has been since his memorable appearance on the late late toy show at Christmas. A remarkable young man!

He also sings Livin on a prayer.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on the challenging topic of young people and the church and suggests some key elements that help young people's programmes to work well.

In this weeks episode Jono shares a little bit about some of the behind the scenes preparations for the season of Easter

In this weeks episode Jono discusses why Holy Week is such a significant week in the lives of Christians worldwide. He suggests as an immersive experience you should check out whats happening in your local area and check it out for yourself.

In this weeks episode Jono Thinks about an initiative to light beacons in every church in the diocese and to think about the significance of St.Patrick's life and legacy

In this weeks episode Jono looks at the subject of meetings and trying to get the best out of them.

In this weeks episode Jono looks at the important topic of accessibility. He invited a special guest Beverley McGeown to speak at a service of thanksgiving to God for an accessibility project in the church and Beverley speaks so powerfully about this subject sharing thoughts from The Bible particularly 1 Corinthians 12 verses 12-26.