The Beloved podcast

In this final episode of season 4 Alice and Iffa share their reflections on the themes that have been developed during the season.

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Retreats

The next Beloved retreat will take place from 20th-22nd October 2023. Book your place through the website www.sioncommunity.org.uk/events

In this episode of season 4, Alice is joined by Leona, discussing being a woman of faith working in the law.

During the episode Leona referred to Roman 8:28. She also wanted to share two songs that she has found really helpful, both by Maverick City:

I am loved

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MVL-yyGJuyM&pp=ygUfaSBhbSBsb3ZlZCBieSB5b3UgbWF2ZXJpY2sgY2l0eQ%3D%3D

Jireh

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mC-zw0zCCtg&pp=ygUXamlyZWggZWxldmF0aW9uIHdvcnNoaXA%3D

Journaling questions

How is your work-home balance? Are you able to make time to pray, in amongst your other responsibilities?

How do you deal with ambition, comparison and competition, whilst holding onto your fundamental identity as a beloved daughter of God?

Can you take a moment to look back at the turning points of your life and/or career? Can you recognise God’s hand, turning all things to good for those who love him?

We would love to hear from you! Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]. This is also the address to contact if you would like to join our mailing list, to keep abreast of all things Beloved.

If you have enjoyed the podcast, we invite you to prayerfully consider donating to the work of Sion Community, by going to https://www.sioncommunity.org.uk/ and clicking the donate button.

Social media

We have an Instagram and a Facebook group. It’s a great way to find others who are listening to the podcast and to share the experience, the challenges and the blessings that come from it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/belovedministry/?ref=share

Retreats

The next Beloved retreat will take place from 20th-22nd October 2023. Book your place through the website www.sioncommunity.org.uk/events

In this episode of season 4, Iffa is joined by Lisa and Ela, to discuss being people of faith working in science, technology, engineering and maths.

During their conversations, the ladies referred to the Vatican Observatory near Rome. You can read more about it here: https://www.vaticanobservatory.org

Journaling questions

Is your job, or some of how you spend your days not obviously “holy” or “pastoral”? Are you able to see God working through you in these less obvious ways?

Do you perceive science and faith to be in opposition? Could you invite the Lord to help you to see through preconceptions to understand how faith and science fit together?

What do you feel about how technology and science are changing the way we relate as human beings? Do you, like Ela, see an increasing importance of uniquely human qualities?

Do you have a story to tell about how you live your faith in the places where you spend your time? Or is there an area that you feel would be great to have an episode focussing on? We would love to hear from you! Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]. This is also the address to contact if you would like to join our mailing list, to keep abreast of all things Beloved.

If you have enjoyed the podcast, we invite you to prayerfully consider donating to the work of Sion Community, by going to https://www.sioncommunity.org.uk/ and clicking the donate button.

Social media

We have an Instagram and a Facebook group. It’s a great way to find others who are listening to the podcast and to share the experience, the challenges and the blessings that come from it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/belovedministry/?ref=share

Retreats

The next Beloved retreat will take place from 20th-22nd October 2023.

In this episode of season 4, Alice is joined by Elaine and Clare, to discuss being people of faith working with people experiencing grief.

During their conversations, the ladies referred to these scriptures:

James 1:27

Psalm 84:6

John 2:2-4

John 10:10

Job 1:21

Journaling questions

What are your experiences of grief or loss? Have you been able to experience the resurrection in some way in them?

Where in your life do you see faith alive in surprising places? Is the Lord inviting you to be bold in these situations and witness to your faith in some way?

Are there any situations you have recently encountered that you feel called to pray for? Spend some time in intercession for these people and circumstances…know that you may be the only person in a position to pray for them and that you can be Jesus’s presence there.

Do you have a story to tell about how you live your faith in the places where you spend your time? Or is there an area that you feel would be great to have an episode focussing on? We would love to hear from you! Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]. This is also the address to contact if you would like to join our mailing list, to keep abreast of all things Beloved.

If you have enjoyed the podcast, we invite you to prayerfully consider donating to the work of Sion Community, by going to https://www.sioncommunity.org.uk/ and clicking the donate button.

Social media

We have an Instagram and a Facebook group. It’s a great way to find others who are listening to the podcast and to share the experience, the challenges and the blessings that come from it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/belovedministry/?ref=share

Retreats

If you have already attended a Beloved weekend, you are eligible to come to the follow up retreat: Desired. The next Desired weekend will take place 9th-11th June 2023. The next Beloved retreat will take place from 20th-22nd October.

In this episode of season 4, Iffa is joined by Morgan and Anna, to discuss being people of faith in the world of Sports.

Anna referred to Psalm 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. She also mentioned Pope Francis briefly and his quote/s on vocation: "as Christians, we do not only receive a vocation individually; we are also called together. We are like the tiles of a mosaic. Each is lovely in itself, but only when they are put together so they form a picture" and "It is about making God's dream come true.”

Morgan referred to a quote by St Catherine of Siena "Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire."

Are you able to be authentically a woman in your workplace or social spaces? Does your faith form part of this?

Are you comfortable and ready to respond to people’s curiosity about your faith?

Do you find ways to connect with God in places other than church, such as in nature, in other people, in work and the chaos of life?

Do you have a story to tell about how you live your faith in the places where you spend your time? Or is there an area that you feel would be great to have an episode focussing on? We would love to hear from you! Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]. This is also the address to contact if you would like to join our mailing list, to keep abreast of all things Beloved.

If you have enjoyed the podcast, we invite you to prayerfully consider donating to the work of Sion Community, by going to https://www.sioncommunity.org.uk/ and clicking the donate button.

Social media

We have an Instagram and a Facebook group. It’s a great way to find others who are listening to the podcast and to share the experience, the challenges and the blessings that come from it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/belovedministry/?ref=share

Retreats

If you have already attended a Beloved weekend, you are eligible to come to the follow up retreat: Desired. The next Desired weekend will take place 9th-11th June 2023. The next Beloved retreat will take place from 20th-22nd October.

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Mary Magdalene.

Invitation to Prayer

As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture. 

John 20: 1 - 18

Let the Spirit lead you.

Do you have a story to tell about how you live your faith in the places where you spend your time? Or is there an area that you feel would be great to have an episode focussing on? We would love to hear from you! Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]. This is also the address to contact if you would like to join our mailing list, to keep abreast of all things Beloved.

If you have enjoyed the podcast, we invite you to prayerfully consider donating to the work of Sion Community, by going to https://www.sioncommunity.org.uk/ and clicking the donate button.

Social media

We have an Instagram and a Facebook group. It’s a great way to find others who are listening to the podcast and to share the experience, the challenges and the blessings that come from it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/belovedministry/?ref=share

Retreats

If you have already attended a Beloved weekend, you are eligible to come to the follow up retreat: Desired. The next Desired weekend will take place 9th-11th June 2023. The next Beloved retreat will take place from 20th-22nd October.

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Mary the mother of Jesus.

Invitation to Prayer

As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scriptures. 

Deuteronomy 6: 4a

Luke 1: 38

Luke 2: 34-35

Luke 2: 48

Psalm 22; 1, 29-31

John 19: 30

As for Mary, she treasured all these things, and pondered in her heart. (Luke 2:19)

Let the Spirit lead you.

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Mary’s kinswoman at the foot of the cross.

Invitation to Prayer

As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture. 

John 19: 25 – 37

Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify with.  Or you may like to imagine yourself in the scene: What do you see?  What do you feel?  How might you react?  What might you say? 

If a particular word or phrase stands out for you, just stay with that word.  Repeat it slowly  in prayer.

Let the Spirit lead you.

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Veronica.

Invitation to Prayer

As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture. 

Isaiah 53: 2 – 7,

Psalm 27 (26): 8 - 9

Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify with.  Or you may like to imagine yourself in the scene: What do you see?  What do you feel?  How might you react?  What might you say? 

If a particular word or phrase stands out for you, just stay with that word.  Repeat it slowly  in prayer.

Let the Spirit lead you.

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with the wife of Pilate.

Invitation to Prayer

As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture. 

Matthew 27: 11 – 26

Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify with.  Or you may like to imagine yourself in the scene: What do you see?  What do you feel?  How might you react?  What might you say? 

If a particular word or phrase stands out for you, just stay with that word.  Repeat it slowly  in prayer.

Let the Spirit lead you.