On this episode of Talking Transformation Matt Bird talks to Matthew Murray, a pastor who is staying connected to his community during the coronavirus by delivering takeaway food to them!

Listen to the creative way he is pastoring the community in this conversation and using the money he is earning to support the church's foodbank.

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** Episode Update **

This week Matt talks to Planetshakers pastor Neil Smith to hear the amazing story of how they have turned their church building into a free food pantry for those in need during the coronavirus.

Listen to the episode to hear how this church is on mission in an innovative way and get practical advice on how your church can imagine ways to serve during the coronavirus.

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This week Matt talks to Jaap van de Poll who is part of the Cinnamon Network Netherlands team. Jaap is working on a project that helps his church meet the needs of those feeling isolated and alone in his community.

The project is called The Online Listening Ear and is a response to the coronavirus and the impact it is having on people.

Listen to the episode and learn about this amazing and simple idea. As with all Cinnamon Recognised Projects, it is designed to be shared and spread across churches. Please use it to help your community!

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This week's Talking Transformation guest Pastor Angie Campbell leads a church in Cambridge that is mobilising to help meet the needs of those who are vulnerable in their community, church and city.

In this episode Angie talks to Matt about C3's attitude and actions as they have responded to the rapidly changing situation with the coronavirus. It is a vital, encouraging listen for all.

It should also be noted that this conversation was recorded a few days before it has been published, and the church have amended their approach in line with the UK government's latest advice on reduced movement. 

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This week Matt talks to communications expert Mildred Talabi to find out how she is serving those at need in her community as the UK deals with the coronavirus.

In the podcast they talk about the simple, yet powerful, act of connecting a street so that the vulnerable can be helped, encouraged and reminded that they are not alone.

The conversation was started by this article: http://cinnamonnetwork.com/coronavirus

Do get in touch with us to tell us how your church and your community are responding in this moment.

This week Matt talks to Pastor Berti Dosti to find out how the church in Albania is thriving.

In his conversation he learns more about the church's commitment to working together, with each other and the local government, to serve those most in need in their community. Berti also tells us about the nation and his hopes for Cinnamon Network Albania.

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This week Matt sits down with Bishop Mosa Sono to find out how Grace Bible Church in South Africa are impacting schools and the lives of children through their transformative work.

It's an inspiring and humbling listen as Bishop Mosa Sono talks about Soweto's past and the radical difference people of faith can make to their environment.

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This week's Talking Transformation guest Pastor Paul Lloyd leads Victory Outreach Manchester, a church that believes in transforming lives whether you are a doctor, a footballer or a recovering drug addict.

Paul shares advice about working with people on the margins of society andtalks to Matt about the church's history and how Manchester is changing. A fascinating listen.

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This week's Talking Transformation guest Gail Cameron is the CEO of Kids Hope, an organisation that helps the local church mentor and support vulnerable children in schools across Australia.

She talks to Matt about the impact an hour a week can have on the life of one child, and how one child's transformation can impact an entire community.

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This week's Talking Transformation guest Sian Wade talks to Matt about Lincoln Active Faith Network, an organisation set up by churches from the city of Lincoln after the leader of the council asked them this question:

"If I want to talk to the church, who do I talk to?

Listen to hear Sian tell us stories of how the church responded and partnered with their city in this fascinating conversation.

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