Uni Life with Canvas Nottingham

During this final episode of season 3, Emma talks about transitions. She shares about why we can’t stay in our current stage of life forever, even though change is scary and can bring on fear and anxiety. She shares how her faith provides her peace and courage to tackle fear. Thanks so much for listening; we’re excited for people to get to know Emma better in the coming months! Send us your thoughts at [email protected], and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

What is worship? Do you take part in worship? Is it a thing just for Christians and people of faith or is it a topic applicable to everyone? These are a few questions Christine asks Miles as they talk about worship this week on the podcast. Miles begins by unpacking the idea of worship in a broader context and then he transitions into sharing about his personal journey with worship. Thanks for listening to Miles’ food for thought. Send us your thoughts at [email protected], and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

This week, Miles talks with fellow Canvas teammate Matt about community. Matt shares about his university experience and the different kinds of communities he has developed. Matt highlights the difficulties in building community and why it is important to push through the challenges. He then talks about why community is essential in exploring faith. Come and enjoy our conversation. Send us your thoughts at [email protected], and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

On this week’s episode, Christine sits down with one of our new Canvas teammates, David, to chat about grace. For starters, you’ll get a chance to know a bit more about David and his time as a uni student. David also shares about what grace is, how he experienced it throughout his life, and ways he has struggled to show grace to others. Grab a cuppa or put on your trainers - we’re so glad you’re here. Send us your thoughts at [email protected], and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Welcome to Uni Life season 3! This season, each Canvas staff member will share one thing they want to leave you with as we end this unprecedented year. This week, Christine shares about how we can be transformed by love not only when we receive it from others, but also when we give it away. We’ll explore what the Bible has to say about love, and She’ll share about how her faith evolved through her time at uni, and about what role it plays in her life today. Send us your thoughts at [email protected], and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Who first had the idea of Canvas location Nottingham? If you guessed Emma Woods - you’re right! Emma grew up in Birmingham and moved to Nottingham to attend university. Her story is one of perseverance, determination and, as she puts it, “stubbornness”. Emma, now in the final year of her PhD, reflects on her time at university and gives you a behind the scenes look at how she got to where she is today. This episode is dedicated to Emma’s Nan, the woman who raised Emma and who is celebrating her birthday today! Send us your thoughts at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Not only do we interact with people on a regular basis, but we are all connected to one another. In this episode, Miles talks with his former counseling professor Doctor Jack Holland about the role relationships play in our lives. Dr. Holland notes how we are interdependent and highlights the various webs of relationships we exist in. It is important for us to look inward and examine our history so that we can play a role in creating loving relationships with those around us. Send us your thoughts at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

The trinity is made up of three parts: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Despite the fact that the Holy Spirit is a foundational part of the Christian faith, it’s not something we’ve spoken much about at Canvas. This week, Miles chats with his friend and a future vicar John Lees-Robinson, about the mystical nature of the Holy Spirit. They discuss the important role the Holy Spirit plays in allowing us to experience and interact with God today. Each person experiences the Holy Spirit in a unique way and John tells you about his own personal experience. Send us your thoughts at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Charlotte Henshaw, a PhD student at the University of Nottingham, sits down with Christine and gives you a glimpse into her life. The fear and anxiety she faced when preparing for uni was real, but it was no match for the innumerable small acts of support and encouragement she received from her family and friends. Despite growing up across the street from a church and having the best intentions to find out more, faith played a very minimal role in Charlotte’s life. Until a few years ago when she decided to play an active role in finding out what being a Christian really meant. Send us your thoughts at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.

Who is Alicia Bucci you ask? On this week’s episode, you’ll get the opportunity to find out! Christine interviews Alicia, one of Canvas’ new teammates, a Nebraska native who took the plunge of moving to Nottingham in the midst of a pandemic. Alicia shares a snapshot of her story, the role faith has played in her life, and about a pivotal moment when she felt genuinely seen and heard by a group of Christians for the first time. Send us your thoughts at [email protected] and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @canvasnottingham.