In this podcast Rachel is joined by Amy Orr- Ewing to explore the about the life and legacy of Dorothy L. Sayers, a prominent Christian author and public theologian of the 20th century.

Amy and Rachel discuss Dorothy’s creativity, her commitment to truth and integrity, and her unique ability to bridge faith and culture. Asking what we can learn from her commitment to speaking about Jesus Christ and her belief that there is power in creative expression as a reflection of God's image in humanity.

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Today Rachel and Amy think about what it means to be drawn near by Jesus. They explore the passage through the lens of these questions;

1 - Who is separate or far away?

2 - Why are they without hope?

3 - What difference has Jesus' blood made?

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Ephesians 8: 9-13: Brought Near

Today Rachel and Amy think about what it means to be drawn near by Jesus. They explore the passage through the lens of these questions;

1 - Who is separate or far away?

2 - Why are they without hope?

3 - What difference has Jesus' blood made?

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Ephesians 2: 6-10 - Saved by Grace!

In this podcast we are unpacking God's great gift of grace through Paul's unbelievable articulation of the gospel found in Ephesians 2.  We are asking the following questions;

1 - What does it mean to be saved?

2 - How are we saved?

3 - Why does God save us?

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Join us for a very challenging and inspiring podcast featuring Bahar, an Iranian Muslim-background believer. Bahar shares her story of coming to faith in Jesus while growing up in Iran, the cost her family paid and how she has gone on to minister to Iranian women. This podcast explores themes of persecution, faith, fear and hope and will equip you to pray for the country of Iran and the Christians living there.

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Join us for a very challenging and inspiring podcast featuring Bahar, an Iranian Muslim-background believer. Bahar shares her story of coming to faith in Jesus while growing up in Iran, the cost her family paid and how she has gone on to minister to Iranian women. This podcast explores themes of persecution, faith, fear and hope and will equip you to pray for the country of Iran and the Christians living there.

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In the second of our Heroes of the Faith series we are so delighted to welcome Dr Jane Williams to unpack the faith, teachings and life of Julian of Norwich.

Dr Williams is the McDonald Professor in Christian Theology at St Mellitus College. She is a well respected author, preacher, teacher and has a particular interest in the flourishing of women within God’s church.

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Series 6 Episode 6 - Ephesians 2:1-5

In this episode Rachel and Amy have a conversation about a challenging part of Ephesians. They consider what it means to be dead to sin and ask 'what are the cultural narratives we are breathing in?’.

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Series 6 Episode 5 - Ephesians 1:18-23

In this episode Rachel and Amy do a deep dive into why Paul prayed for the early church to 'know hope'. What is so important about hope and how can we cultivate it in our lives?

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Series 6 Episode 5 - Ephesians 1:15-17

As we carry on our journey through Ephesians today we are spending time thinking about wisdom, revelation and knowing Him better. Rachel and Amy pose the question ;How are you going to get in the way of revelation today?'

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