This Now Ruth Fanshaw

Hi folks, and Happy New Year! In this episode, I'll be sharing poems that I feel have a vibe of moving forward with hope, as well as processing the past in a positive way. Some of them are from my new book Gone Before: A Grief Journey in Poems, which is a collection of the poems that I wrote as a vital part of my grief and healing after losing my Mum in 2020. I hope they will be helpful to anyone else who has lost a loved one, too. Welcome to episode 10!* * *You can find the book (in ebo...

Hi folks! In this episode, I'll be sharing poems that explore God's faithfulness to me, and talking a bit about my experience of that through the 32 years I've been a follower of Jesus – and how He's there for you, too! I'll also be sharing the results of the questionnaire – huge thanks to everyone who filled it in! – and, based on those results, my plans for future episodes of This Now. (I'd still love to hear your feedback, though! See contact details below.)I hope this episode will he...

Although Mothers' Day was back in March here in the UK, for most of the world it was just around the corner when this was recorded.For our May episode, This Now seeks to offer comfort to those for whom this day is challenging or painful.* * * * *PRACTICAL ADVICE:1) Before the day, think about how you're likely to feel- Then plan to put things in place that will help you with those feelings - E.g. calming experiences, supportive people, etc.- Plan to avoid people or situatio...

As Easter draws nearer, 'This Now' meditates on seasons of suffering, and how we can meet Jesus in them.Why does God allow His people to suffer? How can we find purpose and meaning in the things we go through?And in all of this... where is Jesus?This episode, we'll explore how Jesus is right there with us in our suffering, and how we can experience His faithfulness – through everything.This Easter – let's meet Jesus.* * * * *Here are the links I promise you in the podcast:Here are the memes I...

Hi folks! I'm very happy to introduce to you my first interview guest, Luke Wilson. We talk disciples of the Apostle John, doctrines, and Dan Brown - and possibly get a little controversial in places.I've always found Luke's blog, 'That Ancient Faith', very helpful and thought-provoking. Luke has a way of taking fairly complex theological ideas, unpacking them, and making them easy to get our heads around, and I do recommend reading him.For those of us who are Christians, our faith is ob...

Hi folks! 'This Now' will be a little different this month...Healing from romantic heartbreak is my main area of experience and expertise, so I want to do a Valentine's Day Special, to reach out to people for whom Valentine's Day is NOT fun.When we've been hurt, occasions like this can be especially challenging and painful – but healing CAN be found!I know, because I found it.I'd love to share some of my journey with you, to help you on your own journey.For now, though, let me just say that G...