This 'respin' from 2021 gives another chance to hear a compilation edition we put together on reaching the ONE YEAR mark of God In The Ordinary in October 2021! We celebrated by sharing inspiring and insightful clips from lots of editions since we started in October 2020. We had excellent guests from all areas of life so it was a hard job to choose some of the best bits; but we know what we put together will really encourage you. Our guests all have something important to say about how we live our lives, being transparent in how we share the truth of Jesus with others. One of our favourite things about this episode is that we got to record it together in the same room! Sharon lives in Dallas but was on a visit to England so there were rare sightings of Sharon and Gary together! You’ll hear from host Sharon Tedford and co-producer Gary Dell as they share their thoughts on that first year of God In The Ordinary. Don’t miss this edition, and make sure you catch up on previous shows from our library. THANK YOU for joining us on this great podcast adventure. We certainly do appreciate you!

Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito

The benefits of technology are far-reaching, including the ability to share the Gospel with people all over the world. No matter their language or culture, many people have access to media and can hear the Good News through radio programmes. In this edition Don Shenk, executive director of The Tide ministries, joins us to talk about how important it is for us to reveal God to others, regardless of whether they live on the other side of the world or in our own neighbourhoods. The Tide is an international Christian outreach committed to worldwide evangelism and discipleship. For decades they’ve been sharing the truth of Jesus with people worldwide, introducing them to Jesus, discipling them, developing leaders in-country, church planting, and conducting short-term mission trips. Using Christian radio broadcasts and other forms of technology, they have reached countless people all over the world, teaching them about the Christian faith in their own languages. Not only do we talk about worldwide evangelism, but Don also introduces us to a very simple 3-word question that will open doors for us to share the Good News with those we meet in our daily lives. He invites us to take part in the campaign and to see how God will use us to grow His kingdom in the next 12 months. Listen to this edition to find out how you can join in!

Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito

Wouldn’t it be great if every aspect of our lives was significant to God? The good news is that God really is interested in our day-to-day rhythms, and He’s attentive to every moment. So here's another chance to hear our guest from 2021, mission champion Mark Greene, inviting us to find ways to walk with God in each moment of our daily lives. Mark reveals how every context is one in which we can live out a faithful and true life, both for and with Jesus; he unpacks what it means to live outside of the “sacred, secular divide”; teaches us six simple but crucial steps to living a fruitful, faith-filled life. We also talk about his book, “Fruitfulness on the Frontline”, and the personal impact it's had on us. Mark’s message will fill you with hope as you're reminded that Jesus wants to get involved in your life – God’s not indifferent! In this episode we also do something that’s totally contrary to the 'podcast host’s commandments' - so listen in and break the rules with us as we take a moment to practice something that Mark teaches us. You won’t be sorry!

Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito

Have you ever wondered about how many people in the world don’t know what the Bible is? Have you ever met someone who’s never heard of Jesus? Our guest in this edition, Chay Harty, works for the UK's Bible Society. Chay’s working with the Bible Society to ensure people all over the world can find out more about God by reading His word for themselves. Chay passion for the Word of God is clear. He shares the many and varied ways the Bible Society has created for people to engage with Scripture; talks us through their impressive spread of Bibles for different learning styles and age groups; and highlights the many accessible and free resources they have to help local churches engage with the Word of God. Chay tells us about “Festive Fred” - and how this happy little chappy in storybook form - can give you what you need to serve your local community with a fabulous and fun Christmas event. There’s even a free 'Pop up Christmas' resource you can grab to ensure your Christmas season goes off without a hitch. If you dont get to listen in time for this Christmas, then there's lots of ideas for Christmas 2024 - start planning now! Join Sharon Tedford as she chats with Chay; and learn more about how you can support the work of Bible Society through a variety of ways.

Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito

Do you know the power-packed secret of the melody, Westminster Quarters – or the Westminster Chimes, to give it it’s other name? Perhaps you think you’ve never even heard it before - but you probably have! It’s the chime that rings out from Big Ben, the famous bell that sits in the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster. This iconic clock tower is recognised all over the world as a symbol of the city of London - and is also part of our God In The Ordinary logo! The chimes - also known as the Cambridge Quarters or Cambridge Chimes from their place of origin, the Church of St Mary the Great in Cambridge - have been adopted by hundreds of other clocks and clock towers all over the world and resonates with all of us as a well-known bell chime. But what is the secret hidden in the chime that echoes out over towns and cities on the hour, every hour? That tune has lyrics – long-lost words that have been rediscovered! In this edition, our guests, Sarah Belcher and Chip Kendall from the ministry, All Through This Hour, help us discover what those lyrics are; and we learn how this song is a cry for protection and reliance on God for all people. When you hear the lyrics, you’ll be challenged to take up this great proclamation and perhaps even sing it as a prayer over your own community. Once you know, you know! You might even be called into action and Sarah and Chip have a simple yet profound way for you to respond! Don’t miss this inspiring edition as Sharon Tedford unpacks this incredible story.

Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito

How can we support the persecuted church around the world? Is there anything I can do to support Christians who are oppressed? Today’s edition brings you an encouraging and engaging conversation with Ryan Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Open Doors US. We discuss how to support persecuted Christians, and Ryan helps us consider how we can add a simple, powerful tool to the ordinary rhythms of our day – something that will go to all the places we can’t. He shares ways that will help us to use our faith to engage more completely with those around us and those across the globe; and talks about how comfort has become a hinderance to many, and how living without God leaves us blind to culture’s deepest needs. The Bible is a vital tool in the expansion of the Good News, and Ryan shares the fascinating history of Open Doors and how they came to be a Bible sharing ministry. Many Christians around the world find their livelihoods are threatened when they share the truth of Jesus, and Ryan encourages us to get involved in the work of Open Doors through some diverse but straightforward ways. Our conversation will remind you that the power of God is alive and well all over the planet and will equip you with ways to join the battle against darkness.

Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito

Is it easy being a military spouse? What kind of difficulties do spouses of those serving in the military face, and how can we help them? This week, Sharon Tedford chats with former military spouse, Kristi Woods, who experienced first-hand what it was like to be separated from her husband for long periods of time before he retired from the Navy. She knows the feeling of moving her whole family all over the country and learned to live through the transient nature of that lifestyle. Making friends and building community isn’t always easy when you get shuffled around, but Kristi found ways to do that. Kristi shares her wisdom with great generosity, including that for families still in the military; and also shares some great and very practical ways that we can all support military wives and husbands, military children and members of the wider family, too. A valuable conversation that will help us to reveal God to this particular section of society, especially at the time of year when remembrance commemorations take place.

Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito

What do you do when grief becomes your 'ordinary'? How do you find God when you’re suffering in the depths of despair? In this edition of God in The Ordinary, host Sharon Tedford talks with international speaker, writer, and mother of two, Becky Carpenter. Becky shares the story of how her youngest daughter, Skylar, ran into heaven a few years ago, leaving the family desperately searching for hope. It was a tragic accident on school transport that led to the fatality, and Becky had to find a new depth in her faith as she rediscovered the ever-present truth of Jesus. We talk about how God reveals Himself to us in the hard times, and there’s a challenge to live with full obedience to Christ, even if that means moving forward with nervous anticipation; and Becky tells us of how Christ has led her to reveal the hope of God all over the world and how He’s using her story in her book, One Day Closer. Although we learn about the real pain of heartbreak, this edition is jam-packed full of forward focusing perspective. Becky carries a genuine and infectious hope in Jesus that will bring you great joy as you listen.

Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito

Have you wondered how a humble pipe cleaner could be a helpful tool when working towards inclusion in your church services? Or have you ever felt concerned for people in your own community who couldn’t afford necessary therapies for their children? Our guest today has a solution! Dr Naomi Graham shares her passion for providing professional therapy and help through her charity, Growing Hope. You might be surprised to hear where the clinics are always set up. Maybe you’ll even feel the nudge to get involved in one yourself? In this edition to coincide with World Mental Health Day, Naomi encourages us to think outside of the usual box of Sunday school toys and tells us about how we can improve our welcoming skills when considering children who have additional needs; she shares about a powerful, free, and easily accessible tool that Naomi and all her therapists use when spending time with their clients; and we discuss how this tool is something we can all use with our friends and family as we share our Christian faith in our everyday lives. Whether you have specific skills in therapies for people with additional needs or not, make sure you listen to find out how we can help encourage and love families of children with additional needs, in the name of Jesus. Learn how you can make a difference for people in your own community as we learn how to reveal God through some very ordinary questions.

Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito

Have you been praying for someone for years? Are you weary and discouraged because you don’t see any change? Our guest today brings a hearty dose of hope. Keith King moved from atheist, unconvinced, paraffin salesman, to a man fully submitted to Jesus. He tells us the story of one of his customers who persevered for years, as she consistently revealed God to him through simple acts of love like cheese sandwiches and a second-hand ash tray; how his new faith led him to train as a pastor, a ministry he’s been in for decades; and, having been in church leadership all over the UK, how he began an international organization that trains other pastors in his ‘retirement’ years. What began as one-to-one mentorship, has developed into a spectacular and impactful global ministry. Part of how God equipped Keith for this role is wrapped up in his profound experience of parenting a son with special needs. This episode will give you great ideas about how to use the ordinary to reach people in ordinary ways, as you continue to learn how to reveal our extraordinary God.

Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito