In this weeks episode Jono thinks about the ministry of hospitality and shares some experiences he has been blessed to enjoy over the years and the difference they have made to him. He reflects on the powerful phrase coined by inspirational journalist Charlie Bird about extending the hand of friendship. 

In this weeks episode Jono pauses to reflect on 2 terrible tragedies that visited the world this week, one in a nursery school in the north of Thailand, the second in a petrol station in Creeslough in Co.Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. sometimes all we can do is pause and pray and there are no words. Jono uses a reflection about suffering written by Henri Nouwen to think about these things.  

In this weeks episode Jono shares some recommendations of podcasts to take a listen to. Some of them are faith based podcasts, others are more general but give them a go and let us know how you find then in the comments on the facebook page or on the st finnians website where the blog is published!

In this weeks episode Jono shares a little about how this podcast came about, how and why it began and some of the significant events and people who helped to make it happen. Enjoy!

In this weeks episode Jono looks at the daily discipline of spending time with God, whats often known as the Quiet time.

He shares some resources he has found helpful such as Bible reading notes, prayer materials , Apps, music and silence.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on the life and witness of Queen Elizabeth ii who died on thursday past. He relects on the role of faith in her life and how it inspired her to live the life she lived.

In this weeks episode Jono thinks about sharing the faith with those who are searching for meaning or purpose in their lives.

He reflects on a documentary made by broadcaster Stephen Nolan who explored faith in a spiritual search of his own.

Jono also references some interesting stories about the difference faith has made in the lives of ordinary people in our congregation. You can check them out in episodes 3,5,1526,40,42 and a bonus episode.

in this episode Jono looks at the other modern pandemic the experience of loneliness. He shares some experiences of loneliness in his own life and how the church is uniquely positioned or placed to make a meaningful difference.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on a conference he attended where leaders from the global church were reflecting on the 5 marks of mission - To tell, to teach, to tend to transform and to treasure. It was humbling to hear from leaders in Burundi about the impact of climate change, from South sudan about looking after a traumatised community and from Chile about the transformation coming about through every person in a church community seeking to live out their discipleship in their everyday lives.