The Anvil

Andrew, Georgia and Linda are discussing the idea of Sabbath this week - what does sabbath look like in our modern, 24/7 world where the idea of a special day for rest can seem to be antithetical to the culture we live in.

Also, there's a very accurate bat impression (so Andrew claims).

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Following on from last week's episode on Chronic Illness, Andrew, Georgia, Linda and special guest Rae review the book 'Still Emily' by Emily Owen, published by Sarah Grace Publishing. The book tells the story of Emily Owen's diagnosis and life with Neurofibromatosis Type 2. It chronicles Emily's struggle to find meaning and identity in a life that looks very different from the one she expected and her inspiring faith and strength through out.

Sarah Grace Publishing is an imprint of Malcolm Down Publishing, a traditional, independent publisher

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Andrew, Georgia, Linda and special guest Rae discuss what it's like to live with and support others through chronic illness as a Christian and the impact that has on one's experience of the current lockdown.

This episode has been recorded over Zoom due to the current restrictions on the Isle of Man. Please be aware there may be some audio quality issues.

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Andrew, Georgia & Linda discuss spiritual gifts. Do they still exist? What are our experiences of them? And can the church even agree on a definition?

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Happy Easter from the Anvil!

Andrew, Georgia and Linda are here for an Easter special, playing a game of hunt the thimble and discussing what Easter Sunday looks like for them this week.

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Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss anxieties around the current Coronavirus pandemic, the Church's response, and how life is different now.

This episode has been recorded over Zoom due to the current restrictions on the Isle of Man. Please be aware there may be some audio quality issues.

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Following on from last week's episode on Mental Health, Andrew, Georgia and Linda review the book 'From Over the Edge' by Jon Grogan, published by Sacristy Press. The book takes a brief look at many facets of mental health, and in particular depression, from the perspective of a Christian who has experienced depressive breakdown and recovery.

Jon Grogan is a lawyer, and lives in Newcastle and is married with two children.

Sacristy Press is an independent publishing house based in Durham.

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Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss mental health issues, which affect 1 in 4 of us every year. What is a Christian response to those struggling? What advice would we give to Christians in the midst of mental illness? How can churches ensure they are nurturing spaces for all?

The book we will be reviewing next week is 'From Over the Edge' by Jon Grogan, published by Sacristy Press. Get it from your local Christian Bookshop - by supporting them you will help keep a vital ministry on the high street.

If any of the issues in this podcast affect you, you may find the below resources helpful:

Helplines

Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/ - 116 123

Premier Lifeline - http://www.premierlifeline.org.uk/ - 0300 111 0101

Books

From Over the Edge - Jon Grogan - Sacristy Press

Depressive Illness - The Curse of the Strong - Dr Tim Cantopher - SPCK

Wrestling With My Thoughts - Sharon Hastings - IVP

For more resources contact your local Christian bookshop.

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Just how important are different denominations nowadays? What makes a particular denomination good or bad? Which church has notoriously bad after-service biscuits? Andrew, Georgia and Linda discuss these things and more in this episode of 'The Anvil'

'As Iron sharpens Iron, so one person sharpens another.'

Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)

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Introducing the new podcast from Churches Bookshop Isle of Man - the Anvil features three millennials talking about faith.

In our first episode, we play a game of 'Never Have I Ever' - listen in for tales of sleeping in church, a cruel joke from a minister and coveting cows (Yes, really).

The Anvil releases every Wednesday

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