The Beloved podcast

In this episode we hear from Anna, the old woman in the temple who met the holy family when they brought the infant Jesus to the temple. Jo reflects on this dramatisation and leads us towards spending time in contemplation. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced:

Luke 2: 22-38

Amos 3:7:

Isaiah 52: 8-9

Micah 5:1

In this episode we hear from Johanna, one of the followers of Jesus who traveled with and provided for the apostles, and wife of one of Herod’s stewards, as she reflects on the parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee. Pauline reflects on this monologue and leads us towards spending time in a prayer of repentance. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced:

Luke 8: 2 – 3, 9 – 14

In this episode we hear from Hannah, as she laments and pleads with the Lord to grant her a child. Siân reflects on this monologue and leads us towards spending time in a prayer of lament and supplication. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced:

1 Samuel

Genesis 18:1-10

Genesis 25:21

Genesis 30:22-24

Psalm 13

In this episode we hear the woman from the parable who lost a coin, and how she couldn’t contain her joy when she found it . Jenny reflects on this dramatic imagining of the parable and leads us towards spending time in a prayer of thanksgiving. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced:

Luke 15: 8-10

James 1: 17

In this episode we hear from Zipporah, wife of Moses, pondering on all she has heard of his intercession for the people of Israel. Kathy reflects on this monologue and leads us towards spending time in intercession. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced:

Exodus 2:16-21

Exodus 17:8-13

Exodus 18:1-12

In this episode we hear from Elizabeth, talking to Zechariah as she waits for a visit from Mary and responding to her Magnificat. Clare reflects on this monologue and leads us towards spending time in praise. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced:

Luke 1:39-55

Isaiah 55:11

1 Samuel 2:1

In this episode we hear from a woman in the crowd at the Sermon on the Mount, as she hears Jesus teach us to pray. Iffa reflects on this monologue and leads us in praying this most perfect of prayers. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced Mt. 5: 1-12

Mt. 6: 7-13

Lk. 11: 1-4

Dt. 8: 3

Introducing and looking forward to season 5 of the Beloved Podcast, which starts on Ash Wednesday, 14th February.

In this episode Iffa is joined by Jenny Lochner and Anna Bailey. We discuss Emmanuel, Word made flesh, look back at 2020 and forward to Epiphany and the new year. This is the last episode of this season, but The Beloved Podcast will return for a new season in Lent! Make sure you have subscribed using your podcast app if you want to ensure you are notified when it is released.

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Journaling questions

1. How well do you love yourself, body and soul? Are there any areas of your perception of your physical or spiritual being that you want to change?

2. In what ways do you use your body in prayer? In what ways do you use your body to show the glory of God to others?

3. What day to day challenges have you faced during 2020? Have you recognised any particular blessings amongst the challenges? How have you responded to your experiences?

4. In what ways have you seen God at work in people / in the world during 2020? How has your faith been affected?

5. What do you feel about new year resolutions? Does your relationship with the Lord guide any resolutions that you make? What might your ‘Yes’ to God be during the coming year?

6. Do you find it easy or challenging to depend on God as his child? What does being a child of God mean for you?

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In this episode Jenny Lochner returns and Iffa is also joined by Jo Casey. We discuss the Holy Family, our own families and waiting on God's promises.

Journaling questions

1. What Christmas traditions do you have that help you to grow in wisdom, favour and relationship with Jesus?

2. How do you seek to share Faith with those you love?

(Reflect on the following questions to help you think about this:

What has worked for you in the past and what have you learnt is unhelpful?

Do you try to talk about your faith?

Or pray for their conversion?

On what way do you seek to witness your faith through your actions?

Do you tend to listen before you act or act before you listen when you are sharing Gods word with others?

3. Are you waiting on a particular promise God has given you in your life? Write down His promises to you in order to reclaim them afresh. Do you find it hard to trust in God’s promises?

4. How can you bring the truth of the message of Christmas into your everyday life?

5. How can you prepare for ordinary time when perhaps you may have spiritually ‘fallow’ times? How can you keep encountering the Beloved in your everyday life?

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