Pilgrim Pit Stop

NASA astronaut Colonel Jeffrey Williams shares his incredible story. It is a story that has seen him spend a record-breaking amount of time in space, photograph the aerial beauty of Earth and encounter God through it all. Want to support this podcast? There are two fun ways to do that. 1) Buy me a coffee: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/pilgrimpitstop⁠. 2) Buy yourself a t-shirt: ⁠https://www.pilgrimage.design⁠⁠.

I go for a walk with four of my friends from childhood, each with their own unique views on religion. They have plenty of (brilliant) questions about my faith. Enjoy the discussion that ensues! Want to support this podcast? There are two fun ways to do that. 1) Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/pilgrimpitstop. 2) Buy yourself a t-shirt: https://www.pilgrimage.design⁠.

Tyler Smith loves basketball and God. He has written about his experiences of both in 'Searching For Seven', which takes readers on a journey of looking for God through every aspect of life, seven days a week. I catch up with him in today's episode. Want to support this podcast? There are two fun ways to do that. 1) Buy me a coffee: https://bit.ly/pilgrimpitstop. 2) Buy yourself a t-shirt: https://rdbl.co/3KKd7R7.

COVID-19 has changed everything. Where does humanity go from here? And what does the Bible have to say about it all? Jack Wakefield, who is managing Tearfund's Reboot Campaign, joins me to shed some light. Please check out the campaign when you're done listening! Want to support this podcast? There are two fun ways to do that. 1) Buy me a coffee: https://bit.ly/pilgrimpitstop. 2) Buy yourself a t-shirt: https://rdbl.co/3KKd7R7.

With her father Desmond Tutu, today's guest co-authored 'The Book of Forgiving'. She talks about the power of forgiveness in a culture obsessed with vengeance, whilst giving me some insights into her lifelong walk with God. Want to support this podcast? There are two fun ways to do that. 1) Buy me a coffee: https://bit.ly/pilgrimpitstop. 2) Buy yourself a t-shirt: https://rdbl.co/3KKd7R7.

I catch up with my brother (Thomas) on a slightly hysterical video call. Plus, a conversation we recorded last December about his favourite book of the Bible. Want to support this podcast? There are two fun ways to do that. 1) Buy me a coffee: https://bit.ly/pilgrimpitstop. 2) Buy yourself a t-shirt: https://rdbl.co/3KKd7R7.

Brian Zahnd describes himself as a "full-time pastor, occasional author and would-be mountaineer". In this episode, he talks about pursuing Jesus in a mutating, increasingly polarised America. We also discuss pilgrimage and people's hunger for God during this pandemic. Want to support this podcast? There are two fun ways to do that. 1) Buy me a coffee: https://bit.ly/pilgrimpitstop. 2) Buy yourself a t-shirt: https://rdbl.co/3KKd7R7.

I'm joined by the Bishop of Derby and the Vice-Principal of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies. We chat about how this pandemic is affecting the church, from hardy communities to Holy Communion. Plus, I go for a walk with my flatmate Ming Cooper on the fiftieth day of UK lockdown. Want to support this podcast? There are two fun ways to do that. 1) Buy me a coffee: https://bit.ly/pilgrimpitstop. 2) Buy yourself a t-shirt: https://rdbl.co/3KKd7R7.

Musical artist Latifah Alattas (Page CXVI, Moda Spira), John Bell from the Iona Community and Cat Rea (whose recent single topped the UK Christian chart) join me to discuss discipleship in lockdown. Plus, an insight into the current situation in Zimbabwe from my friend Chenai. Want to support this podcast? There are two fun ways to do that. 1) Buy me a coffee: https://bit.ly/pilgrimpitstop. 2) Buy yourself a t-shirt: https://rdbl.co/3KKd7R7.

CBBC and CBeebies star Gemma Hunt (who also presents the Alpha Film Series) discusses church in quarantine and my friend Dave Tee reflects on how the gospel speaks directly into this moment. Plus, some Easter thoughts. Want to support this podcast? There are two fun ways to do that. 1) Buy me a coffee: https://bit.ly/pilgrimpitstop. 2) Buy yourself a t-shirt: https://rdbl.co/3KKd7R7.