Sackcloth & Coffee

It was wonderful to spend time chatting with Polly about faith, her calling as a nurse, family, and generally putting the world to rights in this relaxed and fun episode. Sit back, relax and enjoy, as we talk about growing up split between two different worlds, faith in a secular work environment, bringing up children in a faith environment, and the struggles, joys and blessings of parish life. 

In this episode Rev Dave Sims talks to me about his faith, life as a geography teacher, a calling to ordained ministry, adopting 3 beautiful children and living life to the full with his amazing wife Kimberley and alongside Jesus.

Check out Creation to Crib - Rev Dave's newest book at
https://davidjamessims.co.uk/

In todays episode, Archdeacon Dorrien shares his wisdom and insight from 33+ years of ministry. We discuss the significance of the resurrection, the importance of prayer and the reality of ministry in the 21st Century. If you've always wanted to know what an Archdeacon gets up to then, this could be the podcast for you. 

Enjoy this chilled but devoted episode where Roger Butts talks to Revd Sophie about his faith, about how Jesus has always been a part of his life even when he didn't feel as though christianity was for him. Roger talks about his book Seeds of devotion, and shares wisdom and experience gained from years as a pastor, chaplain and devoted follower of Jesus.

Seeds of Devotion by Roger Butts is available from Amazon. 

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Seeds-Devotion-Weekly-Contemplations-Faith/dp/1951694368/ref=sr_1_1?ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-org00-mac00-other-smile-uk000-gatwy-feature-SEARC&dchild=1&keywords=seeds+of+devotion&qid=1619388229&sr=8-1

In this episode, I talk with Archdeacon of St Davids, Venerable Paul Mackness. Archdeacon Paul is a huge fan of Agatha Christie, and talks about her faith, the book that he has written about her, and the way that her writing has been so influential in his own faith. He talks about Poirot and Miss Marple, about Christies simplistic yet well rounded theology that is woven into each of her novels, with subtlety and style.

It is always a privilege to hear a persons story of faith. Emmas story is no different, the ups and downs of life, mixed with a deep sense of calling to both the priesthood and to motherhood. Emma speaks openly and honestly, with humility and humour as she reflects on life and Jesus. 

Father Nicholas Amato is a Catholic Priest based in the United States, and is one of a team of people who lead an Evangelical yet Catholic Mega Church in America. He has written four books the details of which are below, is retired and yet continues to work and write, get up at 4am to answer emails, go for a run, pray and read the scriptures, all before most of us are awake. An absolute delight to talk to.

Disclaimer: My audio was corrupted, so I have re recorded myself. As such the questions may not have been exactly those I asked at the time.

Books
Living in God: Contemplative Prayer and Contemplative Action
Moving from Stress to Joy
Happiness and Joy: Can a Spiritual life have both.
Forever Young (Being Published 2022)

Join me with Revd Delyth Richards and Revd Carys Hamilton as we discuss the importance of prayer. Prayer is so simple, and yet we find it so hard. In this podcast we talk about what prayer is, how and where we "do" prayer both on our own and corporately, what it means to us, and how everyone approaches prayer in a different way. We also talk about prayer resources, below are a list of some resources you may find helpful.This list is not exhaustive, there are thousands of prayer books and apps available. 

Books
The Canterbury Prayer Book
2000 years of prayer
999 prayers: for most occasions and situations 

Apps
Daily Prayer 
Hallow 
Pray.com 
Lectio365
Centering Prayer 
Sacred Space

A CREATION SUNDAY SPECIAL: Join me, and my special guests Revd Marcus Zipperlen, Father Neil Hook and Bishop Joanna Penberthy as we look at Colossians 1:15-20, how Jesus is central to creation, how we are called to steward creation, and how important it is that this coming Creation Sunday, and this coming year in the lead up to COP26 we all get involved in making a difference to our habits and ways of being, to stand a chance of saving our planet. Find out how you can be involved as individuals and as churches. 

Revd Michelle Taylor whilst baptised as a child, didn't grow up in a house of faith, but she always had a relationship with God even before she knew it. God has always been faithful to Michelle and has always had his call on her life. In this podcast, Michelle talks about God's call throughout her life, she talks about loss and suffering, and about faithfully serving God no matter what.