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It is a reality that the supernatural world exists with an enemy and a wonderful Victor – Jesus! Today’s podcast is about the danger of ignoring that reality and missing what the Lord is doing and has won on the Cross, but also the seductive ways the enemy can gain footholds in our lives. Andy & Cath are joined today by Peter Brokaar an executive leader within Ellel Ministries and the Director at Ellel Scotland. It’s a bit longer than normal because of the massive subject matter, but we hope you enjoy joining us as we chat along together.

We live in a real world with real struggles. So, how do we balance being real about the situations around us, but not drowning under a sea of negative thinking and expectations? How quickly negativity wars against faith and hope – sapping life and courage in its wake. Listen along with us as Andy and Cath chat about this very real challenge in today’s episode.

Some people love it when life changes, others not so much! Andy and Cath chat about why changes in life and circumstances can unsettle us inside. Is it that inner leaning towards wanting to be in control and keep in the safety of familiarity? What do we do with the fear and apprehension that can stir when life suddenly takes a shift? Join us on this podcast as we wrestle and chat through the reality of letting God be in control and coming to that place of trust and surrender.

Where is the balance between being a peacemaker and dying to self, and not succumbing to people-pleasing? It’s a tricky path for us all to navigate. The Lord wants to strengthen us and focus our hearts on a rightful fear of Him rather than the fear of man. In this episode Andy and Cath chat about the challenges of finding the right balance and unpack the deeper driving forces that may cause us to want to “keep people happy”.

On this episode Andy and Cath are joined by Lindsey Hanekom (one of Ellel’s Executive Leaders) as they talk about the down to earth truth of how God speaks to us all differently, and how sometimes there are deeper reasons why we just can’t hear Him. Do you struggle to believe God wants to speak to you or think that you must be doing something wrong when you don’t hear His audible voice or constant chatter like others seem to experience? In our talk today we try to unravel some of the blockages there can be to hearing God’s voice, some of the misconceptions we can have of what His voice will sound or look like. God desires intimate relationship with each one of His children and it is our prayer that as you listen to today’s podcast you will know Him beckoning you to draw ever closer.

We’ve all messed up, but how has this affected our view of ourselves, our relationship with God and our ability to “step out"? In this podcast Andy and Cath talk together about how the fear of getting things wrong can lead us to striving or holding back but how God is a forgiving, merciful and restorative Father. This good Father encourages us to lead a life free to try, knowing we aren't doing it alone.

Are we defined by what we do and our achievements, the number of children we have, if we are married or single? If so, does that make some people worth more than others? Maybe in the world’s eyes but thankfully God has a different calculator! Some of us hunger to know our true worth from a deep place of uncertainty and insecurity – a fear that the opposite is true and we are indeed “irrelevant”. Others find their value in life around them… all good until life changes and those things are stripped away! In this podcast, Andy and Cath talk about who and what truly defines us and how that foundation can be strong even if everything around us shakes!

Today’s podcast sees Andy and Cath joined by Robert Steel (the Director at Glyndley Manor). Robert shares his own personal journey out of depression and the restoration and hope that God brought to his life. We hope today's episode will encourage you in your own walk – whether you struggle with depression personally, know a friend who struggles, or are simply aware of the big issue it is in today’s society. What a relief that nothing and no-one is too damaged or too broken for God to restore!

Hurts and offences can hide deep in our heart, rising up at the most unwanted, unexpected of times. Now is a good time to look at what is stored away and do business with the Lord over it. In this episode Andy and Cath talk about the reality of the struggle to forgive and release but also the Lord’s heart to bring His healing. It’s not easy but it’s worth it!

God wants to encourage us all that the story in our lives is not yet finished! He is at work, whether we see it or not. He has a plan! There is hope! Perhaps you feel in a time of desert or wilderness – God wants you to know He is with you and we can trust Him.