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. 4 DAYS AGO

    86. Bishop Sophie farewell episode

    "I have absolutely loved my time in the Diocese of Sheffield. It’s been a brilliant place to work – there are great things going on with some wonderful people". Bishop Sophie has kindly given her time to a farewell podcast episode ahead of her departure to be the next Bishop of Coventry. ✝️ How the Bishop of Coventry role first came about ✝️ The similarities between the Dioceses of Sheffield and Coventry ✝️ Her highlights as Bishop of Doncaster ✝️ What she will miss from the Diocese of Sheffield ✝️ What advice she has for the next Bishop of Doncaster   A reminder that Bishop Sophie’s farewell service will take place at Sheffield Cathedral on Saturday 1st March at 11.30am. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  2. FEB 11

    85. Beth Burras - Director of Focal Ministry

    Beth Burras, Director of Focal Ministry at the Diocese of Sheffield, is on the podcast today. Beth shares stories on: ✝️ Focal Ministry and her passion for building people up ✝️ Her love of Yorkshire and the impact it’s had on her life ✝️ Serving in different roles with Church Army and helping people training as Church Army evangelists ✝️ Her plans for seeing Focal Ministry grow ✝️ The best music gigs she’s been to Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  3. FEB 4

    84. Revd Emily McDonald - Assistant Curate at Sheffield Cathedral

    "I had this absolute sense of peace - a fullness of peace." Revd Emily McDonald, Assistant Curate at Sheffield Cathedral, is on the Words of Grace podcast today. Emily talks about: ✝️ Growing up in a mixture of church traditions and theology ✝️ The moment she felt called to ordination by God at 17 ✝️ Serving in different placements with the Ministry Experience Scheme ✝️ Training for ordination in Durham ✝️ Her initial reluctance to the Cathedral role before embracing it fully Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  4. JAN 28

    83. Revd Julie Bacon - Associate Archdeacon Transition Enabler for Rotherham and Laughton

    "I just had an overwhelming sense of the presence of God with me. It’s hard to put it in other words" Revd Julie Bacon, Associate Archdeacon Transition Enabler for Rotherham and Laughton, is on the Words of Grace podcast today. Julie discusses: ✝️ Working in the London Stock Exchange before retraining as a solicitor ✝️ Experiencing a transformative moment with the Holy Spirit while in Ilkley ✝️ The Christian studies course which led her to follow a calling to ordained ministry ✝️ Why being an AATE is the best job in the Church of England ✝️ Which skills transfer over from law to ministry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  5. JAN 21

    82. The Revd Canon Toby Hole - Director of Mission and Ministry

    "I had never experienced anything like this before. It was a voice that couldn’t be ignored, calling me to ordination – I remember 30 years on the exact time and place where it happened". The Revd Canon Toby Hole, Director of Mission and Ministry at the Diocese of Sheffield, makes his solo Words of Grace debut today.   He talks about: ✝️Struggling to fit in at the church youth group he grew up with ✝️God’s call for him to be a vicar – and initially rejecting that calling ✝️Learning more about racism, class divides and homelessness during his curacy in Islington ✝️His calling to Sheffield – and persistence at choosing St Chad’s Woodseats ✝️His love of history  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  6. JAN 14

    81. Revd Phil Barringer - Team Rector at The Rivers Team

    The Revd Phil Barringer, Team Rector at The Rivers Team, makes his Words of Grace debut today. Phil talks about: ✝️Serving in the area of his birth and first journeys to faith ✝️Balancing working in the secular world and serving as Team Rector ✝️The makeup of The Rivers Team and the areas it serves ✝️His first calling to ordination and initially being told ‘no’ ✝️The missional opportunities for the future across Rotherham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  7. JAN 7

    80. Nicola Adams - Centenary Project Administrator

    "Nine days after life-saving treatment, there was a heartbeat. The ectopic was a twin pregnancy. That’s where my faith journey started". Nicola Adams, Centenary Project Administrator in the Diocese of Sheffield, joins Ben and Paul on the Words of Grace podcast. Nicola discusses: ✝️ Baby loss and having a 1 in 37 million chance of Hope ✝️ Finding faith as an adult ✝️ Seeing the Centenary Project grow ✝️ Exploring New Zealand ✝️ Being fully involved in her local church following a chance conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  8. 12/31/2024

    79. Revd Edward Morrison SSC - Vicar of St John’s Mexborough

    "If people are coming to you with questions about faith, they want you to have the confidence to give them a robust answer. Don’t water it down; people respect authenticity and are crying out for it in a very inauthentic world." Revd Edward Morrison SSC, Vicar of St John’s Mexborough, is on the Words of Grace podcast today. Ed talks about: ✝️ Growing up in a non-church going family ✝️ Coming to faith aged 18 after attending a Christianity Explored course ✝️ Serving in the University of York’s Royal Naval Unit ✝️ Meeting people where they’re at when communicating the gospel ✝️ How the church can serve deprived communities  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 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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