Dancing With Wisdom

Dr Sunil Raheja
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Inside-Out Transformation

  1. 12/12/2025

    How Grace Changes Everything: An insightful conversation with Terry Virgo | Series 4 Episode 3

    In this warm conversation, I sit down with Terry Virgo — a man whose life and ministry have shaped countless others, including me. At 85, Terry embodies something increasingly rare: a joyful, humble, grace-soaked faith that has only grown richer with time. What struck me most in this interview is Terry’s utter simplicity and freedom. He speaks with a lightness of spirit that comes from decades of learning to rest in God’s kindness rather than his own effort. As he shares his story, you hear the journey from striving to surrender, from pressure to peace — a journey I know many of us long to make. We explore grace not as a doctrine but as a lived reality — the kind that sets the captive free, rekindles joy, and releases us from the exhausting need to “get it right.” Terry reflects on identity, calling, leadership, ageing, and what it means to remain fruitful and full of courage in the later years of life. It is a conversation filled with wisdom, humour, and the kind of hope that looks beyond this world to something far greater. If you’re hungry for a faith that is lighter, freer, and more deeply rooted in grace… if you’re navigating complexity and longing for clarity and joy… or if you simply want to learn from a man who has walked faithfully with Jesus for over six decades — I think you’ll find this conversation both grounding and uplifting. My prayer is that it encourages you, as it encouraged me, to live the rest of your life in the light of eternity — with open hands, a confident heart, and a renewed sense that the best is still to come.

    22 min

  2. 04/11/2025

    Terry Virgo: Not Your Average Great Grandfather | Series 4 Episode 2

    Terry Virgo: From Party Life to a Global Church Movement - A Story of Grace and TransformationAt 16, Terry Virgo’s world was all parties and pleasure—until one moment changed everything.In this Dancing With Wisdom conversation, Dr. Sunil Raheja explores how God’s grace turned a restless youth into a leader of Newfrontiers and a voice of revival.What turns a hard-partying teen into a father of a global church movement? In this fascinating opening to a series of conversations, I have the privilege of sitting with 85-year-old Bible teacher Terry Virgo to trace the surprising twists: a sister’s bold question after a Billy Graham rally, four years of a “double life,” a thunderbolt sermon that forced a choice, and a leap from safe Civil Service career to living by faith—with jaw-dropping stories of provision down to the exact pound.Along the way you’ll hear:How Terry broke free from “Romans 7” legalism into the joy of grace—“I don’t have to impress God; I’m hidden in Christ.”The moment he nearly lost heart…and the promise in Genesis 28 that steadied his calling for decades.Why stale, formal church life pushed him to pioneer grace-soaked, Spirit-alive communities—the seeds of Newfrontiers across 70 nations.The love story with Wendy that began with a hockey stick, a blunt letter, and a chapel prayer.If you’ve ever wondered whether people (or churches) really change—or how grace moves from page to pulse—this conversation will stir your faith and reframe your future.Listen now to see how one ordinary life became an extraordinary legacy ...

    52 min
  3. S4E01 Reflections on turning 60

    04/09/2025

    S4E01 Reflections on turning 60

    I’m delighted to announce Series 4 of Dancing with Wisdom Podcast is here! https://youtu.be/Lh761Tpmgog This season is all about thriving in the second half of life and learning to live in the light of eternity. To open the series, I sit down with my daughter Nisha for a warm, honest, and often light-hearted conversation reflecting on my recent milestone—turning 60. Or put another way: rather than counting our days, how do we make our days count? Our culture often paints aging as decline, but I believe it’s actually an invitation to grow deeper in wisdom, gratitude, and joy. In our conversation, we touch on the four themes of wisdom from my book —Being (who am I becoming?), —Relating (how am I loving those around me?), —Doing (what meaningful work is mine to do?), and —Leaving (what legacy will I leave?). We talk about why leadership is more about influence than titles, and why the hardest person to lead is yourself. There’s also a moment when I recall being nicknamed “Puddleglum” by my children—a wake-up call to choose gratitude over cynicism. We talk about how a sciatica scare taught me to care for my body as well as my mind, and how gratitude, practiced daily, shifts life from entitlement to gift. Looking ahead, you’ll hear from inspiring leaders in later life who are reinventing themselves, deepening relationships, and showing us it’s never too late to grow. Whether you’re younger and want to learn from those who’ve gone ahead, or you’re in your own second half of life seeking encouragement, this series is for you. Above all, this milestone has reminded me of the eternal perspective: if death isn’t the end, then what matters most is character, love, and faithfulness. In Christ, bad things can turn for good, good things can never be lost, and the best is yet to come. The video can be accessed above and I also attach the audio podcast below

    43 min
  4. What does it mean to grow old gracefully?

    10/08/2023

    What does it mean to grow old gracefully?

    S3 E11 What does it mean to grow old gracefully? Welcome to a serious, but light-hearted conversation between two ‘old men’ who at the time of recording were only 69 and 56 years young! Western culture celebrates and idolises youth. At the same time there is a nagging fear of the process of dying and losing control at the end of life. We anaesthetise and distract that fear with amusement. Indeed the word ‘amusement’ itself means ‘without thinking’. https://youtu.be/ylArfKOvpok In this 31 minute conversation Professor John Wyatt and myself joyfully explore what it means: – to not look to the future with anxiety or even terror. – the dangers of nostalgia and living in the past. – from an ancient proverb how light overcomes darkness. – how to not live in regret – the importance of not just physical pain at the end of life, but also relational and psychological pain. – why the fact you are alive means there is more for you to learn and more to give. – finding confidence in how the good cannot be lost, the evil will be redeemed and the best is yet to come.

    30 min
  5. Friendship Part 3: The Ultimate Model of Friendship

    08/08/2023

    Friendship Part 3: The Ultimate Model of Friendship

    S3 E10 Is it possible to enjoy lasting friendship – friendship so good that it lasts forever? In a cynical, complex and challenging world, we might wonder at the idea. Cultural forces of individualism, loneliness and suspicion question the ideal. And personal stories of betrayal and disappointment plague our ability to try or trust again.  https://youtu.be/Bsd4VvitXIc And yet a model of friendship exists that runs counter to our doubts. It’s a friendship that’s crafted out of the heart of the gospel – meaning that it brings ‘good news’ for friendship. So in this final episode of our 3-part series we ask … ‘What is it about the good news of Jesus that makes real friendship possible?’ ‘What does it look like?’ ‘How do we put it into practice?’   The answers unveil the ultimate model for friendship in God HImself. And He makes it possible for us to live lives that celebrate lasting friendships. Joining us again to help us explore this ‘good news’ is John Wyatt – doctor, author, speaker and research scientist – who brings key insights from his book on friendship. In the course of the conversation, John paints a picture of gospel-crafted friendships in practical terms. He reveals how modern variants such as ‘mentoring’ and ‘discipling’ pale in comparison. And he helps us see how friendship with God and others can last for eternity. This is friendship with wisdom. Do join the conversation.

    30 min
  6. Friendship Part 2: When Wisdom Meets the Dark Side of Friendship

    01/08/2023

    Friendship Part 2: When Wisdom Meets the Dark Side of Friendship

    S3 E09 There is a dark side to friendship that destroys relationships and damages people. In this 2nd episode of our 3-part series on friendship, we look at how we can apply wisdom to guard against friendship’s dark side. Joining us again to help unpack this critical issue is John Wyatt – doctor, author, speaker and research scientist – who brings key insights from his book on friendship.   https://youtu.be/XOSb8ENMMLs John gives context to the ways our ideas of friendship are shaped. He lays out several warning signs of unhealthy friendships. And he provides 3 boundaries to safeguard healthy friendships. This helps us to:  Recognise the warning signs Read them in context Find the right way forward As a result, we learn how to apply wisdom and strengthen our friendships as a force for good rather than evil. Do join us for this important conversation.

    28 min
  7. Friendship Part 1: What Happens When Friendship Meets Wisdom

    31/07/2023

    Friendship Part 1: What Happens When Friendship Meets Wisdom

    S3 E08 Friendship allows us to be the best of ourselves. It confirms what we know to be true – that we were made for relationships. Yet many people lack friendship in their lives. They lack the skills to develop close friendships. And so they lack the meaning that friendships bring. Why is this so? What can we do about it? And where can we find the answers? https://youtu.be/C1PogGJwGJk To help us explore this vital topic, we are joined in conversation by John Wyatt – doctor, author, speaker and research scientist – who brings key insights from his book on friendship.  Through the discussion we learn that wisdom has a lot to say about building close friendships. It shows us how to measure the health of our relationships and find deeper connections. And it helps us make sense of what it means to be human through the bonds we form.  In this first episode of a 3-part series, we rediscover the potential of friendships. We gain a deeper understanding of why we often struggle with friendship within our cultural context. And we see that in spite of cynical views and complex issues surrounding friendship in general, applying wisdom to our own friendships can have transformative effects.  As you will discover, John’s experiences and studies in friendship will enrich your own – leading to the genuine relationships we all long to have. Do join us in the conversation …

    27 min
  8. 5 uncomfortable truths that hold the seeds of wisdom

    14/07/2023

    5 uncomfortable truths that hold the seeds of wisdom

    S3 07 The path to a fulfilling life isn’t always what it seems. Our culture tells us that: You can be successful and relax You’re important You can do what you want You can have control The world’s your oyster But how well do these messages measure up to reality? Are we dancing with wisdom or with danger when we adopt them for ourselves? https://youtu.be/2lt9291dThg   In this podcast we look at 5 key truths that challenge the cultural messages we can so easily absorb – the types of messages that often lead to bad or unintended outcomes.  These truths may be ‘uncomfortable’ but they hold the seeds of wisdom for our lives. They state that:  Life is hard You are not important Your life is not about you You are not in control You are going to die When we learn to face these truths, we are on the path towards greater joy, encouragement and fulfilment. Indeed, it turns out there’s power in embracing what’s uncomfortable.  Do join the conversation and discover how to live a more fruitful life with these seeds of wisdom.

    28 min
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Inside-Out Transformation

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  • Creator
    Dr Sunil Raheja
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Dr Sunil Raheja
  • Show Website
    Dancing With Wisdom