An unplanned episode - just a couple minutes of encouragement

Do you ever wonder why it sometimes feels like life is working against you? Ever had that niggling feeling that you're being punished for something you did (or didn't do)? Business slow? Family or relationship challenges? Finances tighter than ever? Brothers we know the struggle is real but don't dwell on the feeling. "This too will pass"

Helpful Scriptures

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Romans 8:28

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

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What do Will Smith, Frodo Baggins, Denzel Washington, Samwise Gamgen and King David have in common? Probably more than you think to be honest. This episode explores the topic of "brotherhood" and the benefits of "accountability".  There is research that suggests men who participate in one on one relationships or small groups mature [spiritually] faster than those who do not.  Regular smaller gatherings are where men can often discover things about themselves they may not have previously considered. Spiritual growth doesn't happen in isolation; it occurs in a community, and men need other men. 

Helpful Scriptures

Psalm 141:3-5

Proverbs 27:17

1 Samuel 25

2 Samuel 12

2 Samuel 19

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Those of you that remember the Terminator series will know that these cyborgs were 100% determined to fulfill whatever mission they were assigned - no ifs/no buts. As believers, God has also given each of us an assignment to complete and we are accountable to submitting to that calling. The reality is that oftentimes we are gripped by fear and doubt and sometimes even attempt to escape the assignment; effectively going AWOL. For the most part our fear latches on to the fact that we don't know "how" we are going to fulfill our calling

The world-renowned motivational speaker and life coach Tony Robbins calls this "the tyranny of how" - thankfully we have a God who knows the "how" of every situation - in fact our job is not neccessarily to know "how" but simply to willingly trust God and trust that he has a plan

We're reminded in Philippians 1:6 that we should be "confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" (NKJV), in another translation is reads, "God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won’t stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns" (CEV)

Helpful Scriptures

Jonah (chapters 1-4)

Philippians 1:6

Romans 8:38-39

Joshua 1:9

Jeremiah 17:7

Psalm 27:3

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An extended interview with Glen Easy discussing his experience and his journey after his daughter, Chanel died suddenly in her sleep aged just 16yrs old.  Glen shares his fond memories of a beloved daughter and the events that led up to this tragedy.

He talks about how this event challenged his Christian faith, the questions he wrestled with and how in the darkest times of despair he battled thoughts of suicide.

It was a simple book given to him by a well-wisher that ultimately acted as the catalyst that helped Glen to begin to turn his life back around and move out from the shadows of self-pity that had almost consumed him.

Today Glen is able to live with a refreshed purpose, spurred on by the memory of Chanel and the charity work he does with the British Heart Foundation.

We are hopeful that Glen's story will go some way to helping/encouraging someone out there who may be dealing with a similar issue or feeling hopeless.

May his story act as proof that life can still  be fruitful after the death of a loved one, by the grace of God and the love and support of family and friends.

If you have been impacted by any of the issues covered in this interview please refer to the Bible scriptures below and the list of counsellors

*Helpful Scriptures*

Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” 

Philippians 2:20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. 

Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 18:14 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. 

Luke 18:15-17 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” 

*COUNSELLING SERVICES*

Jacqueline Pitt  - Transformation Counselling Services

[email protected]

Cruse Bereavement Care

https://www.cruse.org.uk  Birmingham

Cruse Bereavement Care 0121 687 8010

Natalie Hall - Restoration Counselling

[email protected]

Shalom Counselling 

http://www.shalomctenterprise.com

07951 125 908

[email protected]

Banners Gate Counselling

https://www.bgcounselling.co.uk

[email protected]

0121 354 6544

Carrs Lane Counselling Centre

https://www.carrslanecounselling.co.uk

0121 643 6363

[email protected]

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In this episode we caught up with Bishop Barrington Mullings, local pastor for NTCG Brooks Bar (Manchester) who also has oversight for the Manchester district of churches within NTCG (New Testament Church of God).  In this conversation we speak about his recently published book, "Capacity Expansion & Development" (Becoming Proficient Dispensers of Divine Grace)

A great resource for guidance, self-assessment that takes the reader on a fresh exploration of the importance of growth/development and the disservice of stagnation.  Barrington explains the circumstances that led him to write this book and talks about some of the key aspects of this book that make it a "must have" if you are a leader or emerging leader. 

At the time of writing, "Capacity Expansion & Development" is available from Amazon (hard-copy and Kindle), Barnes & Noble. All profits from sale of the book are going to the building project at the church . In fact, you can maximise how much profit goes toward this fundraising effort by purchasing the book directly from NTCG Brooks Bar  - you can contact them on 0161 226 6999 or [email protected] to arrange payment and delivery. 

Amazon link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Capacity-Expansion-Development-Proficient-Dispensers-ebook/dp/B096ZCR4VF

Barnes & Noble link - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/capacity-expansion-and-development-barrington-a-mullings/1139536825

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The automatic assumption is that ministry can only happen under the banner of the organised church. So the pastor, youth worker, Sunday school teacher etc. are all believed to be “in ministry” but the person who holds no official position in church and spends the week as a postman, office worker, manager or is a homemaker is not classed as being in ministry.

We have somehow equated ministry with a church position/title when in reality “ministry” (or being a minister) is something far more integral to who we are outside of the church setting.

In this episode we explain how your role in the workplace is effectively that of a missionary. What is the difference between "verbal witnessing" and "witnessing by deed/action"? Examples of where men and women of the Bible worked out their faith in their place of work

How Do We Do Business God's Way? - in this episode we unpack what it means to work in a way that is pleasing and gives glory to God. Whether you're employed, an employer or self-employed it's important that you have an understanding of how you can approach your "work-life" in a way that meets the key objectives of your role and at the same time is meaningful to your faith.