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. 3D AGO

    96. 2025 Easter Special minisode

    ✝️ 2025 Easter Special Minisode "Right at the heart of my faith is the conviction that through the death of Jesus, God has brought not just his son to resurrection and new life, but the whole created order - giving, to you and me, hope". We hear from different voices in the Diocese of Sheffield what Easter means to them, and why it’s so important to the Christian faith. You can also listen to our 2024 two-part special featuring a roundtable discussion on the crucifixion and the resurrection: 🎙️sheffdio.org/EasterSpecial1 🎙️sheffdio.org/EasterSpecial2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  2. 5D AGO

    95. Revd Canon Kate Bottley

    "Because of the place I came from in faith, I have such a heart for people who don’t think they belong". We welcome Revd Kate Bottley today for this special Words of Grace podcast episode. Kate talks about: ✝️ Growing up in Sheffield not going to church ✝️ The moment she considered ordination, and how it felt when she heard women could be priests in 1994 ✝️ Challenging misconceptions about Christians and the media ✝️ Connecting with people who are unsure about their faith ✝️ Sparking conversations about faith through her media work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  3. APR 7

    94. Kirsty Dronfield - Centenary Project Worker at St John's Park

    "I knew in my heart that God was real and He was calling me back, but I had to make that decision. I felt God speaking to me"   Kirsty Dronfield, Centenary Project Worker at St John’s Park in Sheffield, is today’s guest on Words of Grace.   Kirsty talks about: ✝️ Growing up as a Christian and initially losing her faith as a student ✝️ Going from being an introvert to becoming an extrovert ✝️ Having chronic fatigue and managing her boundaries and work patterns ✝️ Her passion for children’s work ✝️ The promising growth taking place at St John’s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  4. MAR 31

    93. Revd Tracey Morris - Priest-in Charge of St Columba’s

    "It’s incredibly important to help other people – that’s formed my ministry in so many ways. It doesn’t matter how different you are to the next person; you’re just as important as everyone else"   Revd Tracey Morris, Priest-in Charge of St Columba’s, Authorised Minister of Stephen Hill Methodist Church, and Oversight Minister in the H4 Mission Area, is on today’s Words of Grace podcast episode. Tracey discusses: ✝️ What growing up in a ‘semi-Anglican household’ meant ✝️ The Bible passage that helped to start her journey to faith ✝️ Helping disadvantaged people in society and showing them the love of Jesus ✝️ How being bullied at school shaped her path to faith ✝️ How the Anglican-Methodist covenant in Crosspool works practically Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  5. MAR 25

    92. Revd Dr Bill Goodman - Director of Ongoing Ministerial Development

    The Revd Dr Bill Goodman, Director of Ongoing Ministerial Development at the Diocese, is today’s guest on Words of Grace. He talks about: ✝️ Early life overseas and living in different countries as an adult ✝️ His unexpected conversion moment as a teenager ✝️ Lifelong learning, through family, encounters in other cultures and also further study ✝️ Some bewildering and hard things that have been part of the journey ✝️ Wordless worship that made him jump!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  6. MAR 18

    91. Revd Canon Dr Matthew Rhodes - Vicar of St John’s Ranmoor

    The Revd Canon Dr Matthew Rhodes, Vicar of St John’s Ranmoor, joins Ben and Paul on the podcast today, talking about: ✝️ Living in Nigeria, Sudan, New Zealand and Cairo ✝️ His pact with his siblings as a child not to become a Vicar! ✝️ The major rebuilding project taking place at St John’s ✝️ The inclusive partnership with St Mary’s Walkley and St Mark’s Broomhill ✝️ How he and his wife Cathy have supported each other in their careers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  7. MAR 11

    90. Jo Edwards - Church Buildings Officer

    "My faith isn’t a voice faith; I live out my faith quietly doing rather than saying to help support people" Jo Edwards, Church Buildings Officer for the Diocese of Sheffield, is today’s guest on Words of Grace. Jo talks about: ✝️ Working in animation and nearly tripping up Samuel L Jackson ✝️ Helping to build up the Woodseats Community Garden with others from scratch ✝️ God sustaining during hard times ✝️ Picking up on prompts for prayer in life ✝️ How Church Buildings Officers can help parishes in the Diocese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  8. MAR 8

    89. International Women’s Day 2025 special

    Revd Debbie Coyne, Team Vicar at the Rivers Team and Revd Helen Terry, Priest in Charge of St Francis Bramley and St Leonard’s Thrybergh, are our guest hosts for today’s International Women’s Day special. Debbie and Helen talk about: ✝️ The women who inspire them ✝️ Who their top five dinner guests would be and why ✝️ Building up and encouraging other women in the Diocese ✝️ Their clergy roles in the Diocese ✝️ Some of the amazing women in the Bible   Head to episodes 13 and 39 to hear Debbie and Helen’s solo episodes on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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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