Words of Grace: Living Hope in the Diocese of Sheffield

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Words of Grace: Living Hope in the Diocese of Sheffield

The Diocese of Sheffield podcast, hosted by Ben Fearn and Paul Sheridan. Each episode will feature a guest from the diocese sharing their faith stories. From clergy to lay people across a broad range of traditions, we'll ask what drew people to the diocese and delve deeper into questions of faith. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    78. Christmas Day message from the Bishop of Sheffield

    "The birth of Jesus continues to be particularly meaningful for us in times of anxiety and uncertainty." A Christmas Day message from the Bishop of Sheffield, the Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox. You can also view the video version of this message on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Merry Christmas from the Diocese of Sheffield! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    77. 2024 Christmas Special

    Our 2024 Christmas special episode features a roundtable discussion with the following guests: ·The Revd Canon Toby Hole, Director of Mission and Ministry at the Diocese of Sheffield ·Revd Amy Hole, Vicar of Christ Church Heeley with Arbourthorne and Norfolk Park ·Revd Dr Daniel McGinnis, Principal of St Hild College and Assistant Curate at Hillsborough and Wadsley Bridge The panel discuss: ✝️ The deep faith and convictions of Mary ✝️ What traditions Christmas does – and doesn’t – take from  paganism ✝️ ‘Blue Christmas’ and the importance of stressing ‘God with us’ during hard times ✝️ The forgotten people in the birth narrative ✝️ What the birth of Jesus means for humanity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  3. 17 DEC

    76. Dan and Julia Fall - Centenary Project Area Coordinator and Resource Centre Administrator

    "At every opportunity, the door opened. It wasn’t a case of planning out what we wanted to do, but being open to where God was calling us." Dan and Julia Fall – Centenary Project Area Coordinator and Resource Centre Administrator – are on the Words of Grace podcast today. They talk about: ✝️ How they first met at a Christian youth event as teenagers ✝️ Serving in youth ministry growing up ✝️ How the Centenary Project called them to South Yorkshire ✝️ Expanding the resource centre at Church House ✝️ Featuring on a BBC show and how it helped their spiritual life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  4. 10 DEC

    75. Revd Marie Raffay - Priest in Charge of Holy Trinity Wentworth

    "I really feel God has been so good to me; I’m so thankful the Lord is here and has brought me to Wentworth"   Revd Marie Raffay, Priest-in-Charge at Holy Trinity Wentworth, joins Ben and Paul on the Words of Grace podcast.   Marie talks about:   ✝️ Her own decision to follow Jesus as a student ✝️ Reader ministry ✝️ Her calling to ordination in Liverpool ✝️ Her belief that the church is called to make a difference in the world ✝️ Life in Wentworth and how it felt returning home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  5. 3 DEC

    74. Heather Waller - Church Army Evangelist in Sheffield

    Heather Waller, Church Army Evangelist in Sheffield, is on the Words of Grace podcast today. Heather discusses: ✝️ What drew her to Church Army ✝️ When she set up Messy Church in her own home ✝️ Faith and Fun sessions at Porter Croft School ✝️ Inclusivity with faith and fellowship ✝️ Her recent Admitting and Commissioning Ceremony at Sheffield Cathedral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  6. 26 NOV

    73. Revd Gina Kalsi, Pioneer Priest at the Attercliffe and Darnall Centre for Mission

    Revd Gina Kalsi, Pioneer Priest at the Attercliffe and Darnall Centre for Mission, joins Ben and Paul on the Words of Grace podcast today. Gina talks about: ✝️ Her calling to ordination ✝️ Moving to a new area just before lockdown ✝️ Attercliffe and Darnall as a Christian community ✝️ The afterschool activity for all ages: ‘Church Create’ ✝️ Working across denominations  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  7. 19 NOV

    72. Captain Kinder Kalsi, Lead Evangelist at the Attercliffe & Darnall Centre of Mission

    Captain Kinder Kalsi, Lead Evangelist at the Attercliffe & Darnall Centre of Mission, is today’s guest on Words of Grace. Kinder talks about: ✝️ Growing up in a Sikh family ✝️ When he came to know Jesus after asking searching questions ✝️ His calling to Sheffield and evangelising in the city centre ✝️ Developing a rhythm of prayer ✝️ The Attercliffe and Darnall Centre for Mission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  8. 12 NOV

    71. Revd Canon Ian Smith, Rector of St Peter Warmsworth and Oversight Minister for Wadworth with Loversall and Balby

    Revd Canon Ian Smith, Rector of St Peter Warmsworth and Oversight Minister for Wadworth with Loversall and Balby, is on the podcast today in one of his last engagements in the Diocese of Sheffield before he moves onto his new role. Ian discusses: ✝️ Being a fervent atheist and how that changed at university ✝️ When he considered joining a monastic order ✝️ Teaching history in Zimbabwe ✝️ Reflecting on serving 22 years in the Diocese of Sheffield ✝️ His upcoming role as Team Rector in the Harwich Peninsula  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
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The Diocese of Sheffield podcast, hosted by Ben Fearn and Paul Sheridan. Each episode will feature a guest from the diocese sharing their faith stories. From clergy to lay people across a broad range of traditions, we'll ask what drew people to the diocese and delve deeper into questions of faith. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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