God In The Ordinary

How important is it to care for our world?  In this episode our guest tells us how he’s encouraging people to understand that we can all have a positive impact on the environment.  Daniel Castle owns a small business that sells environmentally sound products and helps his customers reduce their carbon footprint in simple and creative ways.  Daniel tells us how he reveals God through caring for the world He has given us; what it was like to live in Cambodia, and how he was deeply impacted by the people there; why, as an online tutor, he understands the need for his students to feel supported and encouraged; and we learn about his love for music, and his family.  It’s clear that Daniel’s love for creation goes way beyond the environment alone.

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 Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way all of us have been able to reach out to people.  Today our guest, Meg Glesener, talks about the ingeniously simple ways she’s reached out to those around her to remind them that they’re not forgotten – things we can all do to reveal God to our families, friends and communities.  Meg tells us where her most important God-assignment is and shares about how she is working to influence that group for God; and reminds us about how important it is to respond to what God asks us to do as we learn about the exciting new project Meg started during her 2020 lockdown.  And, for the first time, we ask our guest to pray for all of us, and that’s a blessing you don’t want to miss!

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

You’re never too old or too unwell to serve God; or to find new ways to reveal Him to others!  Hazel Hare is our guest today and she shares how God took her from a place of sickness, to a place of service.  You'll be encouraged as you learn about how her willingness to obey God in her retirement has taken her all over the world to serve Him.  We hear how Hazel was able to use her professional skills as a Physio/Physical Therapist in surprising and impactful ways; about her current work as part of the local Street Pastors team in Taunton, south-west England; and how this work has led to a couple of surprising meetings!  (The bonus feature this week is Hazel’s beautiful Irish accent!).

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

This bumper episode is sure to bring you joy as we travel all over the United Kingdom and chat with six (yes, SIX) guests!  They each tell us about some very creative and easily replicated ways that they’re revealing God to friends, neighbours and communities this Christmas.  We talk about carols, angels, Christmas treasure hunts, family advent activities, Nativity window displays, and writing stories specifically for our local communities.  Not only do we have a bounteous number of fabulous visitors, but also one other, extra special, guest.  It’s not Santa, but it is a man who shares his ‘gifts’ with you each month.  I wonder if you can guess who it is?  You’ll have to listen to find out, but I promise you’re going to love every second of this extra-long Christmas episode.  Happy Christmas 2020!

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

Retired US Naval Officer, Cliff Johnson, reminds us where our identity ought to be grounded and tells us stories of how he’s been able to stay firmly rooted in his; he explains how he reveals God to those he meets in his everyday life, by loving them, regardless of their opinion; and helps us to recognize how truly listening to others - whether we agree with them or not - leads to understanding that builds relationships.  From patriotism to racism, Cliff encourages us to relate to our neighbours with love and compassion; and he tells us how, now he’s a stay-at-home dad, he’s finding Jesus in his new ordinary and learning fresh ways to share his faith with others.

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

Cambodia is the background for our conversation with this week’s guest, Matt Robertson.  Matt tells us about how his work with Agape International Missions (AIM), has enabled him to reveal God in his everyday employment; we learn about how he’s been privileged to watch the journeys of hundreds of people as they find freedom from human trafficking.  We also discover how Matt intentionally asks God for “Divine appointments” in his day-to-day life in California; and how he and his wife have raised their children to understand the importance of compassion and kindness.  AIM has spent 15 long years in a specific city in Cambodia, winning the trust of the local people and growing a strong partnership with the region’s authorities.

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

Our guest for this episode is Fiona Thomas, a small business owner from near London, UK.  Fiona tells of how holding hands with people, both literally and figuratively, has led to deeply impactful, Jesus-filled conversations; shares the very personal story of how she moved from feelings of disillusionment and shame, to finding genuine breakthrough in an authentic relationship with Jesus; and inspires us to allow creativity to be part of our faith journey, as we learn that we're truly cherished by our Creator Father 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

Helping people find their voice is Deb DeArmond’s passion.  She's an accomplished coach who exercises her skills in the business world, with writers and speakers, and as a marriage mentor.  Deb tells about her love of justice (and Justice, her grandson) and how that aspect of her faith informs her leadership style; shares inspiring and moving stories of clients impacted by Jesus, simply because of the way Deb lives her everyday life; and gives tips on how to build healthier and more productive relationships in the workplace, in our marriages, and in our relationships with our wider families.

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

We travel across the world in our conversation with Stephen Gaukroger, founder of Clarion Trust International.  Steve tells how he engages with his immediate community near Oxford, UK, by simply sharing a cup of coffee; chats about how he shares Biblical leadership skills with Christian leaders in countries closed to the Gospel; and reveals his work with multiple organizations in Uganda, who are working together to see orphaned children placed in loving local homes.

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