Turn2Wisdom

Brian McCarthy
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Turn2Wisdom is a powerful podcast sharing real stories of redemption, leadership, and faith in action. Hosted by a former national charity CEO and retired police officer; who came to Christ after being baptised by a man he once sent to prison. This series explores the lives of people transforming communities across the UK and beyond. Expect inspiration, bold faith, and practical wisdom for living a life of impact. From prison to platform, burnout to breakthrough, and housewife to healer of lives and communities—these are the voices shaping a better world.

  1. 11/02/2025

    Episode 13 - Rob Parsons OBE - A Knock at the Door

    An interview with an amazing storyteller and just a genuine human being who has helped millions of people to find peace in the storms of life. Listen and be encouraged! God has individual plans for you. Even if people who should know better make you believe you are rubbish. The game isn't over. They are only setting the stage for you to be used by God to shake the world.Rob Parsons OBE kindly shares with Turn2Wisdom regarding his heart warming book "A Knock at the Door" and gives an insight into his faith as well as describing the background to his current tour - An evening with Rob Parsons. God called Rob to be a lawyer after coming 34th out of 34 in a class. School couldn't see his potential, but a humble man in a Welsh village Gospel Hall told Rob he was a public speaker and taught him to take his first steps in storytelling. Later on Rob taught thousands of lawyers and was even flown in Concorde to New York to deliver training!After this Rob created Care for the Family out of 'The Struggler's Group' and his 30 books and numerous courses and videos have touched countless thousands if not millions of lives to be better parents, spouses, and communicator's, who can ride the waves life throws.This may not be God's plans for you - He has an individual plan for each of us - to call out the gold and the gifts He has hidden insode each of us. Listen and be inspired to become who you were made to be.Turn to wisdom. It is better than gold.

    22 min

  2. 10/05/2025

    Episode 12 - How God Transformed Teesside - 2,800 Lives Changed in One Week

    How does a simple “Yes” to God spark a movement that changes an entire region?When Baptist Minister Stephen Sutton followed God’s call to Teesside, he never imagined what would happen next. From quiet obedience came a wave of unity among churches, powerful partnerships, and a vision that would touch tens of thousands of lives.In one unforgettable week:✨ 30,000 people gathered in Middlesbrough for a festival of hope, joy, and community.✨ 50,000 hearts heard the life-changing message of Jesus.✨ 2,800 people made a personal decision to follow Christ.This isn’t just a story about numbers — it’s about love, faith, and the power of unity.Grounded in Jeremiah 29 and Psalm 133, Transforming Teesside Together has become a beacon of hope, showing what happens when churches pray, work together, and love their communities deeply.If you’ve ever longed to see God move powerfully in your own city, this is where to start.🙏 Watch now and be inspired to believe for your community.📖 “Where there is unity, the Lord commands a blessing.” – Psalm 133This didn’t happen overnight.It grew through relationships, through loving our neighbours, through standing together in joy and in grief, and through a shared vision of seeing God’s Kingdom transform a region.If you’ve ever longed to see God move powerfully where you live and love, this is a story you can’t miss — and the perfect place to begin.May God bless you and keep you, be gracious to you, and grant you His Shalom.#Teesside #Revival #JesusSaves #FaithInAction #Transformation #UnityInChrist #KingdomBuilders #LuisPalau #FestivalOfHope #GodIsMoving #CommunityLove #ChristianInspiration #PrayForYourCity #ChurchUnity #TeessideTransformation #LoveYourNeighbour #FaithStory #HopeInJesus #BlessYourCity #Psalm133 #Jeremiah29 #TeessideFestival #ROC #Message #LoveYourNeighbour #CommunityTransformation #HolySpiritLed #FaithInAction #NeighbourhoodMission #UrbanMinistry #JesusInTheStreets #ChristianInspiration #kingdomonearth #PrayerThatTransforms #CityOnItsKnees #FaithAndUnity #FromRejectionToRevival #MiraclesInMotion #KingdomStories #ChristianInspiration #WomenOfFaith #UrbanRevival #HolySpiritLed #strategicintercession

    43 min

  3. 10/05/2025

    Episode 11 - Going Global for God - Andy Berry Pure 247 Radio

    Could you live by faith? When the money in your bank and what is expected to arrive doesn't add up? Could you trust God to bridge the gap? When you live in the middle of farmland and there is no coal for the fire and no oil for the heating and no food in the cupboards, could you trust Him? Would you trust Him? Andy Berry CEO of Pure 247 Radio discusses living by faith - sharing the up close details of walking daily with the Lord for provision. Andy fully believes he is called by God to live out his faith by bringing 3 points pure 'good' music to listeners. He doesn't recommend it for everyone. He does recommend asking God what your path is. Listen and be enlightened, this is one of the most challenging interviews I have had the privilege to conduct. I believe God has called me to create this Turn2Wisdom channel, to help people understand the reality of a relationship with God. So, hearing Andy has been food for my soul. Walking beside another sojourner who is trusting God, has been a somewhat healing and uplifting experience.Listen and be challenged. I believe you are exactly where you are meant to be, to see this signpost. Are you called to live by faith? Are you called to the career you are in? To be a stay at home parent/ partner? This is a long one 1 hour and 20 minutes but definitely worth the listen. Get a cuppa and put your feet up and you may just hear the still small voice of God calling you to Him....

    1h 21m

  4. 10/05/2025

    Episode 10 - Understanding Repentance and God's Plan For You

    In this conversation, Brian shares a profound message he believes he received from God, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to embrace personal growth. He discusses the necessity of building wisdom and resilience, the power of repentance, and the creation of a 'Repentometer' to aid in decision-making. Brian encourages listeners to seek God's guidance and to love themselves and others, ultimately leading to a fulfilling spiritual journey. Chapters. 00:00.The Call to Growth and Awareness. 00:57 Building Wisdom and Resilience 03:17 Repentance and Surrender 06:13 The Repentometer: A Tool for Decision-Making 08:11 Using Free Will to Honor God Takeaways Growth is often uncomfortable but necessary.We make thousands of decisions daily; each one matters.Building wisdom and resilience is crucial for personal growth.Repentance involves turning away from distractions and towards God.Creating a 'Repentometer' can help in decision-making.God's guidance is available if we seek it earnestly.Love is central to our actions and decisions.We must care for ourselves to help others effectively.God loves us and has plans for our lives.Daily habits can lead to lasting peace and happiness. Sound Bites "Nail your desires to my cross.""Make a repentometer.""Clothe yourself in love." Keywords - God, wisdom, resilience, repentance, decision-making, love, faith, guidance, personal growth, spiritual journey

    11 min

  5. 07/21/2025

    Episode 9 - From Rejection to Revival – One Woman’s Journey to Transform a City

    What happens when the people who should have loved you… don’t? When your deepest wounds come not from strangers, but from those you trusted most? In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with an extraordinary woman whose life began with rejection—but didn’t end there. God rewrote her story. From heartbreak to healing, from overlooked to overcomer, she has become a strategic intercessor—someone who doesn’t just pray about her city, but prays for it with authority, insight, and love. Through her quiet strength and bold faith, entire communities have been transformed. With miraculous answers to prayer across nations, her testimony is a global map of God’s goodness. Sue has penned three powerful books capturing her journey from pain to purpose—each one a declaration that God still moves powerfully today in response to prayer. Your prayers! 1. Extravagant Adventures 2. Extravagant Fire 3. Extravagant Breakthroughs In this episode, we talk: • The reality of rejection and emotional abandonment—and the healing that followed • How God trained her to pray with purpose and precision • Stories of miracles, unity, and answered prayer from around the world • What it means to partner with God in transforming cities through the power of prayer Her life is a living invitation: Your past doesn’t disqualify you. Your prayers matter. Your city can be changed—one heart, one step, one “yes” at a time. Tune in and let this testimony stir your spirit. Because when one woman says yes to God, whole cities can feel the impact. Find out more about Sue's ministry here: https://www.cwmprayer.com Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and check out her books, because Sue's story could be the spark for yours. GIVEAWAY – 30 COPIES!I’m giving away 10 copies of each of Sue's incredible books. To enter: 1. Subscribe to the podcast 2. Comment why you need this book in this season of your life I’ll be praying over every entry and choosing 30 heartfelt responses to receive a free copy—because stories like Sue's are meant to be shared. #PrayerThatTransforms #CityOnItsKnees #FaithAndUnity #FromRejectionToRevival #MiraclesInMotion #KingdomStories #ChristianInspiration #WomenOfFaith #UrbanRevival #HolySpiritLed #StrategicIntercession

    34 min

  6. 07/21/2025

    Episode 8 - City Reaching Faith - Dr Nic Harding

    Welcome to a Podcast That Believes You Were Born for This Moment. What if your life is the missing piece in God’s plan for your neighbourhood?Do you believe your life matters? We do. In this episode, Nic and I explore the truth that your life is not only significant—it’s strategically placed in God’s bigger picture. You were designed with purpose and on purpose, and every minute holds the potential to step deeper into that calling.You’re not alone.You’re part of a family.You are deeply loved—more than words can express.And yes, peace beyond understanding is possible, even in chaos.In this spirit-filled conversation, we’ll explore how God speaks—through Scripture, through people, through your everyday life. How God can guide you in the greatest of your life decisions and how He helps you to recover from even monumental consequences. We’ll challenge the lie that you are alone, that your impact is small, and invite you to taste and see that the Lord is good.Jesus told us we will have tribulation. Knowing the Truth isn't always plain sailing, but it will set you free to be all that God created you to be.Imagine your street… Every household alive with the presence of Jesus.People loving their neighbours, praying together, and seeing communities transformed.That vision is not out of reach. It begins with you—and it begins with prayer. Listen on, and visit www.KairosConnexion.org to discover how you can help bring the Kingdom to your neighbourhood.GIVEAWAY!I’ve purchased 5 copies of Bride to give away.To enter: 1. Subscribe 2. Comment why you’d like a copy 3. Tell me why you need oil in your lamp I’ll be praying over the entries and choosing 5 to bless this month—because like the wise virgins in Jesus’ parable, this is a moment to be ready, filled, and full of light.May you find The Way, The Truth and The Life.#KairosConnexion #LoveYourNeighbour #CommunityTransformation #HolySpiritLed #FaithInAction #NeighbourhoodMission #UrbanMinistry #JesusInTheStreets #ChristianInspiration #kingdomonearth #KairosConnexion #NicHarding #bride

    1h 2m

  7. 06/29/2025

    Episode 7: When in Rome

    The Miracle, the Mission & the "Nexo"In this moving episode, I sit down with one of my dearest friends—a man whose story defies logic and radiates hope. Once on the edge of death, he was miraculously saved by Jesus—and that moment changed everything. Not just for him… but for countless others around the world. Now a gifted polyglot, living in Rome, he became a unifier of Christians across nations during the isolation of COVID, building bridges with language, love, and light. But it’s not just his words that speak volumes—it’s his heart. One of the most generous, selfless souls you’ll ever hear of, he has a passion for lifting people out of suicidal despair and helping them discover the treasure of their unique God-given potential.In this episode, we talk: • The miracle moment that saved his life • What fuels his global mission of unity and hope • How he helps people conquer darkness and rediscover joy • And yes, the unforgettable day he surprised me by taking me to meet my family in Italy His story is a living reminder: You matter. You’re not alone. And your gift is needed now more than ever. Whether you’re struggling, searching, or just ready to be inspired—this episode will move you deeply. Hit play. Let hope in. And discover the beauty of who you are in God’s eyes. Don’t forget to share, comment, and subscribe—there’s someone in your world who needs to hear this today.

    55 min

  8. 06/29/2025

    Episode 6 - Testimony Road Trip

    Episode 6: On the Road – From Blue Lights to New LifeWhat happens when a retired cop and a former criminal get in a car, hit the road, and share the kind of stories most people keep locked away?In this raw and redemptive episode, two unlikely brothers in Christ open up about their darkest days and brightest turning points. One enforced the law. The other broke it. But God had a plan—and it ended in something no one could have predicted: friendship, faith, and baptism.Join us for a journey through: • Childhood trauma and the scars it leaves • The moment everything changed—when light broke through years of pain and raised a dead man back to new life. • How one man’s faith lit a fire in another’s soul • A ministry that’s now seen thousands come to Jesus through raw truth and real loveWhether you’re on the streets, behind a desk, or just searching for something more—this episode speaks to the power of grace, the depth of redemption, and the beauty of second chances.Gritty. Gracious. Gospel-soaked.Hit play and ride shotgun with two men who found purpose not just after the past—but because of it.Like, comment, and share to spread the word

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Turn2Wisdom is a powerful podcast sharing real stories of redemption, leadership, and faith in action. Hosted by a former national charity CEO and retired police officer; who came to Christ after being baptised by a man he once sent to prison. This series explores the lives of people transforming communities across the UK and beyond. Expect inspiration, bold faith, and practical wisdom for living a life of impact. From prison to platform, burnout to breakthrough, and housewife to healer of lives and communities—these are the voices shaping a better world.

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  • Creator
    Brian McCarthy
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
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    © Brian McCarthy
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