Diamonds Girlcast

Join Gill as she chats with Ruth and Danni from the Diamonds core team about friendship - the joys and challenges of real friendships with depth and also what the bible says about the kind of friend we are called to be.  Keep an eye on our socials as we look at other kinds of relationships over the next few weeks. 

As our Clothes Swap fundraising event is coming up this month, we wanted to chat with Laura Young (Less Waste Laura) to highlight he importance of sustainability and ethical treatment of workers within the fashion industry. 

In our final episode of this series,  I'm joined by Adom Otoo from International Justice Mission (IJM),  as we discuss what it means to live free in Jesus, the context Adom finds herself and how this impacts her sphere of influence. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Anneka Wallington, founder of Recognised (a social impact jewellery brand) as we discuss what it means to live free in Jesus, the context Anneka finds herself and how this impacts her sphere of influence.  If you would like to check out the incredible collection at Recognised, head to: https://recognisedstore.com/ Anneka has very kindly given listeners a discoun...

I'm joined by friend of Diamonds Rachel McNicol, who shares with us what it means to live free in Jesus and how this impacts the context she finds herself as a law student and her sphere of influence including her involvement with dance and cheer teams.

I'm joined by friend of Diamonds Becky Dunphy, who shares with us what it means to live free in Jesus and how this impacts the context she finds herself working for the NHS and her sphere of influence including her involvement with Christians in Sport.  To find out more about Christians in Sport Camps, follow the link below:  https://christiansinsport.org.uk/events/sports-camps/

I'm joined by Kirsty Haxton who is the events manager for Magnitude. Join us as we hear from Kirsty what it means to live free in Jesus and how this impacts the context she finds herself and her sphere of influence. 

I'm joined on the podcast by Bethany Barrie, a Glasgow based musician. Join us as we hear from Bethany about what it means to live free in Jesus and how this impacts the context she finds herself and her sphere of influence. 

We had a great time at Magnitude this summer. Friend of Diamonds Eilidh Best has a conversation with Naomi Allen from Open Doors Youth about what it means to be called by God. 

We loved being at Magnitude this summer. Friend of Diamonds Eilidh Best caught up with some people when she was out and about at Magnitude to find out what it means for them to be found, valued and called by God. 

The final episode in our series 'Conversations with...' Is finally here, and this week we get to hear from Danni Angus, one of the newest members of our core team.   Join with Ashleigh and Lisa as they get to know Danni better and discuss everything from hot chocolate to cows with a whole lot of wisdom inbetween. Danni shares about her journey from being involved with Diamonds Scotland a...

In the penultimate episode in our 'Conversations with...' series we get to know on of the newest members of our team as a trustee, Georgia Smith. Ashleigh and Lisa catch up with Georgia and hear about she got involved with Diamonds Scotland. In this episodes the girls chat friendships and trusting in God's provision and plans for our lives.  Georgia shares her wisdom of giving her s...

The next episode in our Diamonds Girlcast series features Gill, from our fabulous core team of volunteers.  Gill shares how she 'caught' the vision for Diamonds Scotland and why she is so passionate about the work we do. She also leaves us with some cracking reminders of how God is with us through everything and what reassurance and restoration looks like when we follow Jesus. The team a...

Heres to another honest conversation between the gals on the Diamonds Scotland team.  This week Ashleigh and Lisa catchup with Ruth, another one of our fabulous core team. Ruth inspires us with the latest podcast she has been listening too and shares her fav scripture which is her anchor through the good times and the bad. She also give us the timely reminder to take our eyes off ourselves and pla...

Join Ashleigh and Lisa for another great chat, this time with core team member...  Katy Schulga! The trio cover everything from Chai syrup to leaning on the truth of God's word even when we don't feel it! Katy shares her journey of being involved with Diamonds Scotland and reminds us of how we can serve God in different ways, in each season of life.  Like what you hear? Why not subscribe...

This week Lisa interviews Ashleigh, co-host of the Diamonds Girlcast.  The gals have a good honest conversation about clothing ourselves with God's word at the start of each to equip ourselves for whats ahead.  Ashleigh also shares her wisdom on authentic sisterhood and gives us real 'food for thought' about the different seasons of friendship.  If you are inspired by Ashleigh and w...

Our latest Diamonds podcast features one of our amazing trustees, Odele Harding. Odele shares her wisdom with us around leadership, equipping ourselves with God’s word and reflecting on how we can turn our weaknesses into strengths. 

Join Ashleigh and Lisa as they have a chat over a cup of tea. This week Ashleigh catches up with the 'new' Diamonds Scotland Director Lisa Fraser-Binns. In this episode Lisa reflects on seeking God's will  learning about God's gentleness, grace and faithfulness.  Like what you hear? Why not subscribe, share with your friends and leave a review. 

Join us for the first episode in our new series 'Conversations with,' as Ashleigh chat's with the inspiring Bridget Sunderland, Founder of Diamonds Scotland. Hear how God called her to start Diamonds Scotland and what she has learnt on the journey along the way.  In an open and honest conversation about seeking God's will and knowing when to let go, Bridget also encourages us w...

Is joy a thing? A feeling? More?   Join Bridget and Ashleigh for their last episode in this years advent series focusing on finding joy! Christmas joy is not about small kids meeting around a tree, it’s not about feeling ‘Christmassy’ although … most people love a bit of that. The joy of Christmas is all about the faith that is unshakable, the hope that isn't found in things that change, the...

Feeling the love? Not yet? Not at all? Sometimes Christmas can feel the most lonely place.  So often the adverts we see at Christmas show happy families, friends partying together, loved ones loved up … but often life doesn’t present that. Families are broken, people are heartbroken and often friends are not always easy to find.  Tune into this weeks podcast to hear Bridget and Ashleigh unpack the...

What are we hoping for this Christmas?   Presents? Peace? Unity? Family harmony?  These are all really good and great things but if your life or family is anything like Bridget's or Ashleigh's...this is not always the reality.  Join the Diamonds Girlcast for their second episode of their Advent series as they unpack the theme of hope and how we can all know and find hope this Christmas n...

This christmas what do you have faith in?  Holding onto faith when the way ahead seem uncertain is no easy thing. This Christmas Bridget and Ashleigh from the Diamonds Girlcast are unpacking some key themes around faith, hope, love and joy and what it means to find these in life even when things seem upside down and uncertain.  This weeks episode focuses on Mary, Jesus's mother who had outsta...

It's here - our ultimate episode of this series! Can you find our strengths? We believe you can and we want to support and encourage you as you do it! Join Ashliegh and Bridget on the Diamonds Girlcast this week for their last episode in the series Best Plans. This weeks episode unpacks how we find out strengths and find ways to move into the dreams and hopes we have for our future even when...

Well here it is ... that fun episode you all have been waiting for ... perhaps not but also why not?  Diamonds Girlcast is all about having honest conversations and so here we are wanting to have a honest conversation about grief and loss. It is sadly again one of the challenges of life that we all will face at some point.  Many of us prefer to ignore it, to try bypass it and pretend its not there...