Turn2Wisdom

In this conversation, Brian shares a profound message he believes he received from God, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to embrace personal growth. He discusses the necessity of building wisdom and resilience, the power of repentance, and the creation of a 'Repentometer' to aid in decision-making. Brian encourages listeners to seek God's guidance and to love themselves and others, ultimately leading to a fulfilling spiritual journey.

Chapters.

00:00.The Call to Growth and Awareness.

00:57 Building Wisdom and Resilience

03:17 Repentance and Surrender

06:13 The Repentometer: A Tool for Decision-Making

08:11 Using Free Will to Honor God

Takeaways

• Growth is often uncomfortable but necessary.
• We make thousands of decisions daily; each one matters.
• Building wisdom and resilience is crucial for personal growth.
• Repentance involves turning away from distractions and towards God.
• Creating a 'Repentometer' can help in decision-making.
• God's guidance is available if we seek it earnestly.
• Love is central to our actions and decisions.
• We must care for ourselves to help others effectively.
• God loves us and has plans for our lives.
• Daily habits can lead to lasting peace and happiness.

Sound Bites

• "Nail your desires to my cross."
• "Make a repentometer."
• "Clothe yourself in love."

Keywords - God, wisdom, resilience, repentance, decision-making, love, faith, guidance, personal growth, spiritual journey

What happens when the people who should have loved you… don’t? When your deepest wounds come not from strangers, but from those you trusted most? In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with an extraordinary woman whose life began with rejection—but didn’t end there. God rewrote her story. From heartbreak to healing, from overlooked to overcomer, she has become a strategic intercessor—someone who doesn’t just pray about her city, but prays for it with authority, insight, and love. Through her quiet strength and bold faith, entire communities have been transformed. With miraculous answers to prayer across nations, her testimony is a global map of God’s goodness. Sue has penned three powerful books capturing her journey from pain to purpose—each one a declaration that God still moves powerfully today in response to prayer. Your prayers!

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In this episode, we talk:

• The reality of rejection and emotional abandonment—and the healing that followed

• How God trained her to pray with purpose and precision

• Stories of miracles, unity, and answered prayer from around the world

• What it means to partner with God in transforming cities through the power of prayer

Her life is a living invitation: Your past doesn’t disqualify you. Your prayers matter. Your city can be changed—one heart, one step, one “yes” at a time. Tune in and let this testimony stir your spirit. Because when one woman says yes to God, whole cities can feel the impact.

Find out more about Sue's ministry here: https://www.cwmprayer.com

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Welcome to a Podcast That Believes You Were Born for This Moment. What if your life is the missing piece in God’s plan for your neighbourhood?Do you believe your life matters? We do. In this episode, Nic and I explore the truth that your life is not only significant—it’s strategically placed in God’s bigger picture. You were designed with purpose and on purpose, and every minute holds the potential to step deeper into that calling.You’re not alone.You’re part of a family.You are deeply loved—more than words can express.And yes, peace beyond understanding is possible, even in chaos.In this spirit-filled conversation, we’ll explore how God speaks—through Scripture, through people, through your everyday life. How God can guide you in the greatest of your life decisions and how He helps you to recover from even monumental consequences. We’ll challenge the lie that you are alone, that your impact is small, and invite you to taste and see that the Lord is good.Jesus told us we will have tribulation. Knowing the Truth isn't always plain sailing, but it will set you free to be all that God created you to be.Imagine your street… Every household alive with the presence of Jesus.People loving their neighbours, praying together, and seeing communities transformed.That vision is not out of reach. It begins with you—and it begins with prayer. Listen on, and visit www.KairosConnexion.org to discover how you can help bring the Kingdom to your neighbourhood.GIVEAWAY!I’ve purchased 5 copies of Bride to give away.To enter: 1. Subscribe 2. Comment why you’d like a copy 3. Tell me why you need oil in your lamp I’ll be praying over the entries and choosing 5 to bless this month—because like the wise virgins in Jesus’ parable, this is a moment to be ready, filled, and full of light.May you find The Way, The Truth and The Life.#KairosConnexion #LoveYourNeighbour #CommunityTransformation #HolySpiritLed #FaithInAction #NeighbourhoodMission #UrbanMinistry #JesusInTheStreets #ChristianInspiration #kingdomonearth #KairosConnexion #NicHarding #bride

The Miracle, the Mission & the "Nexo"In this moving episode, I sit down with one of my dearest friends—a man whose story defies logic and radiates hope. Once on the edge of death, he was miraculously saved by Jesus—and that moment changed everything. Not just for him… but for countless others around the world. Now a gifted polyglot, living in Rome, he became a unifier of Christians across nations during the isolation of COVID, building bridges with language, love, and light. But it’s not just his words that speak volumes—it’s his heart. One of the most generous, selfless souls you’ll ever hear of, he has a passion for lifting people out of suicidal despair and helping them discover the treasure of their unique God-given potential.In this episode, we talk:

• The miracle moment that saved his life • What fuels his global mission of unity and hope

• How he helps people conquer darkness and rediscover joy

• And yes, the unforgettable day he surprised me by taking me to meet my family in Italy

His story is a living reminder: You matter. You’re not alone. And your gift is needed now more than ever.

Whether you’re struggling, searching, or just ready to be inspired—this episode will move you deeply.

Hit play. Let hope in. And discover the beauty of who you are in God’s eyes. Don’t forget to share, comment, and subscribe—there’s someone in your world who needs to hear this today.

Episode 6: On the Road – From Blue Lights to New LifeWhat happens when a retired cop and a former criminal get in a car, hit the road, and share the kind of stories most people keep locked away?In this raw and redemptive episode, two unlikely brothers in Christ open up about their darkest days and brightest turning points. One enforced the law. The other broke it. But God had a plan—and it ended in something no one could have predicted: friendship, faith, and baptism.Join us for a journey through: • Childhood trauma and the scars it leaves • The moment everything changed—when light broke through years of pain and raised a dead man back to new life. • How one man’s faith lit a fire in another’s soul • A ministry that’s now seen thousands come to Jesus through raw truth and real loveWhether you’re on the streets, behind a desk, or just searching for something more—this episode speaks to the power of grace, the depth of redemption, and the beauty of second chances.Gritty. Gracious. Gospel-soaked.Hit play and ride shotgun with two men who found purpose not just after the past—but because of it.Like, comment, and share to spread the word

Faith-Fuelled Community Change with Debra Green OBE Director of ROC

What happens when one woman of God invites the Holy Spirit to lead — and her family and the community follows?In this powerful interview, meet a faith-filled leader who has helped whole neighbourhoods turn the tide on crime, brokenness, and isolation.Hear real stories of transformation, discover practical tools that work in any town, and catch a fresh vision for what your street could become.Watch, be inspired, and take the first step toward change—right where you are.Real change is possible.You have unique gifts that make our communities richer.Let us be the people who make a difference, starting right now.#ROC #Message #LoveYourNeighbour #CommunityTransformation #HolySpiritLed #FaithInAction #NeighbourhoodMission #UrbanMinistry #JesusInTheStreets #ChristianInspiration #kingdomonearth Visit https://roc.uk.com/ for more information.

Also, https://www.genzeal.net to find out more about Josh Green's CharityFollow this link to learn more about the issues affecting your area to fuel your prayers https://www.police.uk/pu/your-area/metropolitan-police-service/performance/compare-your-area/?tc=E05009317 This is the Amazon link to buy Debra and Josh's brand new book, "Way Maker."

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This week's guest - Paul Brian Kim -U.S. Navy Chaplain (Ret)-Deployed to Iraq, the Persian Gulf, Far East, Southeast Asia, and Europe-Served with Marines, Navy SEALs, 7th Fleet, 5th Fleet, Naval Air Force, U.S Embassy Marine Security Guard (Eastern Europe and Central Asia), and NATO-Currently carrying out global mission ministries in Southeast Asia, Far East Asia, and many other parts of the world.The sound quality suffered a little due to the Transatlantic call. But Oh my days! - it is worth listening closely to hear the Testimony of this man of God, Paul Brian Kim. At 16, he was a practicing buddhist who hated christians. Until his faith filled great grandmother petitioned Jesus for his soul. He is now a missionary who through obedience to God joined the US Marines only to find himself on the frontline in Iraq! Listen in to hear testimony of God's goodness, provision and supernatural protection! You won't regret it.Send the video link to unsaved loved ones to help them discover the truth about Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The creator God who is knocking on their lives.Subscribe and let me know in the comments you have forwarded the video - if we get past 100 subscribers, I will conduct a random selection to give away 3 books containing Paul's testimony of transformation and resurrection.If you enjoyed this let me know in the comments. Paul will be back soon to share part 2 of miracles in the desert.God bless you and keep you!!

A Tale of Crime, Chips, and Grace: Imagine entrusting your life to someone you’d once arrested—someone who had, in fact, snatched your police baton right out of your hands in a fish and chip shop. A ridiculous scenario, isn’t it? But life, I've learned, has a funny way of getting your attention.Back in 1994, I was fresh into my policing career, and Gram Seed—a six-foot-seven tower of trouble—was less “gentle giant” and more “walking public nuisance.” After a brief but memorable encounter over salt, vinegar, and an unlawfully commandeered baton, I sent Gram off to prison for theft and public disorder. Fast forward a few months, and Gram reappeared—a changed man, he claimed. Something about meeting Jesus and coming back from the brink of death through prayer. Naturally, I was skeptical. But life moved on, and Gram and I didn’t cross paths again for a decade. Not until I had what you might call a supernatural nudge that led me to church.Walking into Tees Valley Community Church for the first time, I half expected to go under the radar. What I saw instead was Gram, arms lifted skyward, singing his heart out. The man who once made police work a bit too eventful now had two cherubic boys darting around his feet and a wife radiating calm beside him.I leaned over to someone else I knew, my friend Keith. “So, has Gram really stopped committing crime?”Keith raised an eyebrow. “Far as I know, he’s got a prison ministry now. Helping others leave crime behind.”Naturally, I wasn’t fully convinced. But I kept coming back—partly intrigued, partly to make sense of this new Gram. The sermons struck an unexpected chord. There was warmth, too—a kind of welcoming sincerity I wasn’t used to in my line of work. Usually, people only call the police when something’s gone wrong. But these people seemed genuinely pleased to see me, not because they needed to report a break-in but simply because I was there.Six months in, after wrestling with truths I couldn’t deny, I finally stepped forward when the pastor asked if anyone wanted to trust Jesus. A kind older gentleman, Ernie Ruddick, led me in a simple prayer of repentance—a fancy word for turning away from the old and stepping into wisdom. Or, as the Greeks call it, metanoia.Then came the baptisms. And guess who was scheduled to perform them? Yes, Gram Seed, former arrestee, current model citizen, and now a man of faith. I wasn’t sure how that conversation would go. “Fancy baptising the guy who sent you to prison?” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue.But Gram, to my surprise, was overjoyed. “A privilege,” he called it. And here’s the twist—I reckon the privilege was all mine.Since then, Gram and I have driven miles together, visiting prisons, churches and even an aquarium! To watch lives change before our eyes. He has this uncanny knack for knowing exactly how many people need to step forward, and every time, they do. And yes, our road trip jokes are so bad they’d make Tim Vine wince.What began in a chip shop became one of my life’s greatest treasures—a living reminder of Romans 8:28: “God works all things for the good of those who love Him.” Even the toughest moments can become growth opportunities when viewed through a different lens.So here I am, sharing my story through Turn2Wisdom. My hope? That you, fellow traveller, find the courage to seek wisdom, step into your purpose, and discover peace beyond measure. Life is full of surprises—even the kind that start with a stolen baton and a fish supper. Shall we journey together?

Episode 2: We Are Family – There Is No Them and Us, There Is Only Us

In this powerful follow-up episode, we dive deep into a truth that could transform your street, your community, and your life: loving God and loving your neighbour as yourself requires wisdom and conflict. management.

Join us as we revisit old stories with fresh meaning—from the valleys of Wales to the heart of everyday relationships—and reflect on the real-life examples where communication breaks down. This episode is a reminder and a rallying cry: there’s no them and us… there’s only us.

With warmth, humour, and unflinching honesty, we explore:

• Why text in letters and messages only convey a fraction of the meaning.

• How to DEWOLF communications

• Raw, moving stories of past experiences that led to learning and growing.

You’ll hear memories of faith in action, moments of divine disruption, and the sparks of turning to wisdom, that bring healing where it’s needed most.

This episode isn’t just a story—it’s a challenge:

To see your family, friends and neighbours through a different lens.

To believe your community can be different.

To step into the “we” that Jesus prayed for and role model the relationships "we" need.

If you’ve ever felt the ache for deeper connection or wondered how you can make a difference where you are—this conversation is for you.

A true story of confrontation, redemption… and unexpected brotherhood.

In 1994, I was a brand-new police officer, fresh out of training and eager to serve. Just into my probationary period on the streets of Middlesbrough, a call came in that would change my life—and someone else’s—forever.

That someone was Gram: 6’7”, built like a rugby forward, and raging outside a pub in a bright yellow Pringle sweater. What happened next was straight out of a film—if that film was part police drama, part divine appointment. One moment he had my baton in his hands, towering over me. The next, we were locked in a strange dance of courage, humour, and God’s unseen grace.

But the story didn’t end there.

Years later, after a spiral of violence and prison time, Gram was moments from death when Christians gathered to pray him back to life—just as the doctors were preparing to turn off the machines. That same man, once feared and lost, became a man of peace, baptising inmates, leading prison officers to faith, and eventually… baptising me.

In this first episode, Gram and I revisit that night outside the chippy, relive the surreal encounter that brought us together, and unpack the raw, gritty stories that led us both to Jesus. We talk about trauma, prison, pride, humility, and the unstoppable power of grace.

If you’ve ever wondered whether people can really change—whether hope still exists for the hardest stories—this is the episode for you.

This isn’t just a story about a police officer and a prisoner.

This is a story about two men who became brothers—not through blood, but through the blood of Christ.