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Host Susan Downie leads a short daily quiet time exploring Zephaniah 3:6–8, reflecting on God’s unchanging faithfulness amid life’s shifting rhythms and the cleansing image of God’s purifying fire. Susan shares personal stories about retirement, finding spiritual routine, and invites listeners to join her 40 days of intentional walking and prayer to deepen prayer life and renewal.   References: Ze...

Host Susan Downie invites listeners into her daily quiet time where she reads, prays, and reflects. In this episode she shares a slow morning reading Timothy Keller, an unplanned 6 km walk with a dog, and surprising discoveries that led to fresh spiritual insights. Susan links her walk to her ongoing study of Zephaniah, explains how prophecy differs in the Old and New Testaments, and reflects on J...

Join Susan Downie for a 15–20 minute quiet time where she reads Psalm 36, reflects on the contrast between the sinfulness of the wicked and God’s unfailing, limitless love, and shares personal stories and practical takeaways. The episode includes a simple call to daily self-checks (eyes, words, thoughts, actions), a short prayer, and an invitation to continue the devotional journey with future epi...

Host Susan Downie leads a 15–20 minute quiet-time study on Zephaniah 3:1–5 and Jeremiah 7, exploring how leaders and people profane God’s sanctuary through unchecked behaviour and hypocrisy. She connects the biblical warning to Jesus overturning the temple tables, the idea of bodies as temples, and modern examples of compromising worship. Susan invites listeners—including fellow optometrists—to bu...

Join Susan Downie for a 15–20 minute quiet time exploring Zephaniah 3:1–5. Through scripture reading, personal stories about changing seasons and leadership, and prayer, she reflects on broken leadership, moral responsibility, and the hope of atonement. References: Zephaniah A Bible Study By S K Featherstone Published by The Study Shelf in 2023  ISBN-10  :  173956930X ISBN-13  :  978-1739569303 We...

Host Susan Downie shares a reflective daily quiet time that blends Bible reading, prayer, and personal stories from a 10-day stay in North Devon. She describes cycling to Ilfracombe, the history of the St. Nicholas chapel-lighthouse on Lantern Hill, and the contrast between the town’s historic glory and present struggles. Then Susan studies Zephaniah 2, explaining God’s judgment on nations, the re...

Host Susan Downie invites listeners to a short daily quiet time of reading, prayer and conversation, sharing a coastal hike and reflections on Zephaniah 2:8–11. The episode explores the origins of Moab and Ammon from Lot's story, Ruth's example of turning to God, the idea of spiritual inheritance, and a reminder that anyone can choose faith and join God’s family. References: Zephaniah A Bible Stud...

Host Susan Downie leads a 15–20 minute quiet-time episode reading Psalm 78, reflecting on Israel's repeated testing of God and the balance of His mercy and justice. She draws parallels with Moses’ Song in Deuteronomy, emphasizes the call to teach the next generation, and shares personal camping moments that prompted these insights. The episode ends with a brief prayer asking for repentance, guidan...

Host Susan Downie shares her quiet-time routine—reading Zephaniah 2:4–7, praying, and reflecting over coffee—exploring themes of God's judgment, mercy, and the restoration promised to the faithful remnant. She connects Zephaniah to passages in Jeremiah, Deuteronomy, Job, and Exodus, highlighting hope, repentance, and the assurance that God restores and cares for His people. References: Zephaniah A...

Host Susan Downie invites listeners into a short daily quiet time: Bible reading, prayer, and personal reflection. In this episode she shares her transition into retirement, a chance media webinar experience, and how podcasting fits God’s calling. Using Zephaniah chapter 2:4–7 and related Scripture (Isaiah 61, Hebrews 12, Psalm 78), Susan explores the idea of being strategically placed by God to d...

Host Susan Downie shares a personal morning routine of Bible reading, prayer, and reflection after a painful episode of back stiffness. She uses her recovery—stretching, exercise, and commitment—to illustrate how spiritual routines can seize up and how to restart them. The episode walks through a study of Zephaniah on righteousness, being hidden in Christ, and practical steps to seek God: start sm...

Join Susan Downie for a 15–20 minute quiet time from her caravan in North Devon — reading the Bible, praying and reflecting over coffee (today ginger tea) and cake. In this episode she studies Zephaniah 2:1–3, exploring the Day of the Lord, a call to repentance, practical steps toward humility and grace, and closes with a short prayer. References :Zephaniah A Bible Study By S K Featherstone Publis...

Join Susan Downie for a 15–20 minute quiet time as she reads and studies Zephaniah with insights from S.K. Featherstone. The episode explores the "Day of the Lord," the danger of idolatry and trusting wealth, the faithfulness of God’s covenant, and practical responses for waiting on God. Along the way Susan shares a personal touch — a caravan trip to North Devon, hopes for healing and biking, and...

Join Susan Downie for a 15–25 minute episode exploring Zephaniah 1:10–13. She reflects on family rhythms, the danger of complacency, and the importance of Bible study groups. Through personal stories and guided questions from S.K. Featherstone’s study, Susan encourages listeners to examine hidden sins, recommit to fellowship, and find solace in God’s Word.   References:  Zephaniah A Bible Study By...

Host Susan Downie leads a 15–20 minute quiet time reading Zephaniah 1:7–9, reflecting on the image of Moses’ burning bush and the idea of “barefoot worship” — lingering in God’s presence. She explains the Day of the Lord, the concept of Judah as a sacrificial offering, and how foreign clothes and pagan superstitions replaced God-given righteousness. The episode includes personal reflection on fami...

Host Susan Downie leads Day 6 of a Zephaniah study, exploring how ancient idolatry (sun, moon, stars) connects to modern practices like horoscopes and New Age beliefs. The episode examines Scripture from Deuteronomy, Genesis, Exodus and John 14:6, outlines God’s exclusive claim in covenant history, offers practical advice for living out faith in diverse workplaces, and ends with reflection questio...

Host Susan Downie leads a 15–20 minute quiet-time episode studying Zephaniah 1:4–6 (Study 2), reading related Old Testament passages about Baal, Molech and Solomon, and unpacking the Bible’s warnings against idolatry. She connects the ancient sins to modern idols—money, career, relationships—shares personal stories to illustrate how sin begins, and closes with prayer and a call to repent and trust...

Join Susan Downie for a reflective morning: prayer room experiences, a reminder to look beyond the details, and a slow, thoughtful Bible study through Zephaniah She explores God's warnings to Judah, Hezekiah’s prideful misstep with Babylon, and practical take aways about integrity, idolatry, and being an example to the world. ref: Zephaniah A Bible Study By S K Featherstone Published By The Study...

Susan Downie shares a short morning quiet time: personal updates about family and health, the start of a national week of 24/7 prayer, and a fresh reading of Zephaniah that explores the reversal of creation, Noah’s flood, and future judgment. She ties Old Testament imagery to New Testament hope and encourages listeners to pray and reflect. ref :Zephaniah A Bible Study By S K Featherstone Published...

Ever wish you could slow down and hear Jesus in the middle of a busy day? Then grab a moment with Coffee Cake and Chatte! This 20–25 minute, Bible-based quiet time is simple, thoughtful, and centered on Scripture — a calm pause for your heart with practical encouragement you can carry into your day. If you’re looking to grow closer to Jesus, one episode can help you reset your focus and breathe ag...

Host Susan Downie leads a short daily quiet-time episode studying Zephaniah chapter 1: she explains the prophet’s name and royal lineage, reads and reflects on the book’s warnings about the Day of the Lord, and highlights its promise of hope and restoration. Susan also discusses how prophecy functions biblically and today, shares a personal testimony about a prophetic word concerning her family, a...

Host Susan Downie guides a short quiet-time study of Zephaniah, exploring the divided kingdom, Solomon’s idolatry, Manasseh’s sins, and Josiah’s reforms. Using S. Featherstone’s study guide and Scripture, the episode highlights themes of judgment, restoration, and the call to repentance, ending with a communal prayer and an invitation to continue the study. Ref: Zephaniah A Bible Study by S Feathe...

Host Susan Downie shares a quiet morning of Bible reading and prayer, focusing on Psalm 107 and its message of deliverance for wanderers, prisoners, the foolish, and sailors in storm. The episode reflects on rest, fellowship, and recent tragedy at a UK Christian festival, urging compassion and community rather than criticism. Susan closes with practical encouragement to tell your testimony, seek G...

Join host Susan Downie for a short, reflective episode of Coffee, Cake, and Chatte where she reads and paraphrases Proverbs 28, exploring themes like courage, humility, leadership, and wisdom. She also shares a preview of an upcoming Zephaniah Bible study, practical journaling tips, and an invitation to join the series with a limited book giveaway. Zephaniah Bible Study 1. ISBN-10. 173956930X http...

Host Susan Downie reads and reflects on Priscilla Shirer's final chapter, "Everything to Jesus," sharing personal stories of trauma, healing, and surrender. She explores how giving every part of our lives to Jesus brings peace, purpose, and the call to disciple others. Susan concludes with prayer, encouragement to live as ambassadors for Christ, and an invitation to engage with the community. http...