God In The Ordinary

This 'respin' from 2021 gives another chance to hear a compilation edition we put together on reaching the ONE YEAR mark of God In The Ordinary in October 2021! We celebrated by sharing inspiring and insightful clips from lots of editions since we started in October 2020. We had excellent guests from all areas of life so it was a hard job to choose some of the best bits; but we know what we put to...

The benefits of technology are far-reaching, including the ability to share the Gospel with people all over the world. No matter their language or culture, many people have access to media and can hear the Good News through radio programmes. In this edition Don Shenk, executive director of The Tide ministries, joins us to talk about how important it is for us to reveal God to others, regardless of...

Wouldn’t it be great if every aspect of our lives was significant to God? The good news is that God really is interested in our day-to-day rhythms, and He’s attentive to every moment. So here's another chance to hear our guest from 2021, mission champion Mark Greene, inviting us to find ways to walk with God in each moment of our daily lives. Mark reveals how every context is one in which we c...

Have you ever wondered about how many people in the world don’t know what the Bible is? Have you ever met someone who’s never heard of Jesus? Our guest in this edition, Chay Harty, works for the UK's Bible Society. Chay’s working with the Bible Society to ensure people all over the world can find out more about God by reading His word for themselves. Chay passion for the Word of God is clear....

Do you know the power-packed secret of the melody, Westminster Quarters – or the Westminster Chimes, to give it it’s other name? Perhaps you think you’ve never even heard it before - but you probably have! It’s the chime that rings out from Big Ben, the famous bell that sits in the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster. This iconic clock tower is recognised all over the world as a symbol of...

How can we support the persecuted church around the world? Is there anything I can do to support Christians who are oppressed? Today’s edition brings you an encouraging and engaging conversation with Ryan Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Open Doors US. We discuss how to support persecuted Christians, and Ryan helps us consider how we can add a simple, powerful tool to the ordinary rhythms of our da...

Is it easy being a military spouse? What kind of difficulties do spouses of those serving in the military face, and how can we help them? This week, Sharon Tedford chats with former military spouse, Kristi Woods, who experienced first-hand what it was like to be separated from her husband for long periods of time before he retired from the Navy. She knows the feeling of moving her whole family all...

What do you do when grief becomes your 'ordinary'? How do you find God when you’re suffering in the depths of despair? In this edition of God in The Ordinary, host Sharon Tedford talks with international speaker, writer, and mother of two, Becky Carpenter. Becky shares the story of how her youngest daughter, Skylar, ran into heaven a few years ago, leaving the family desperately searching...

Have you wondered how a humble pipe cleaner could be a helpful tool when working towards inclusion in your church services? Or have you ever felt concerned for people in your own community who couldn’t afford necessary therapies for their children? Our guest today has a solution! Dr Naomi Graham shares her passion for providing professional therapy and help through her charity, Growing Hope. You m...

Have you been praying for someone for years? Are you weary and discouraged because you don’t see any change? Our guest today brings a hearty dose of hope. Keith King moved from atheist, unconvinced, paraffin salesman, to a man fully submitted to Jesus. He tells us the story of one of his customers who persevered for years, as she consistently revealed God to him through simple acts of love like ch...

You’re never too old or too unwell to serve God; or to find new ways to reveal Him to others! Hazel Hare is our guest today and she shares how God took her from a place of sickness, to a place of service. You'll be encouraged as you learn about how her willingness to obey God in her retirement has taken her all over the world to serve Him. We hear how Hazel was able to use her professional ski...

You and I can partner with God to serve the world, no matter our age, ethnicity, or social status. He welcomes us all, including refugees. Our guest, Daniel Yang, knows this first-hand. He’s a second-generation Asian American. His Hmong family bravely fled from war-torn Laos after the 'Secret War' in the 1970’s. Daniel tells us their inspiring journey from refugees to church planters - one...

Our guest for this edition is Fiona Thomas, a small business owner from near London, UK. Fiona tells of how holding hands with people, both literally and figuratively, has led to deeply impactful, Jesus-filled conversations; shares the very personal story of how she moved from feelings of disillusionment and shame, to finding genuine breakthrough in an authentic relationship with Jesus; and inspir...

What if your love of music could lead to telling people about Jesus at a rock festival? What if wearing a high visibility vest led to leading people to faith? Would you do it? Today our guest is Tim Sudworth, an English Anglican vicar who loves heavy rock and who found himself attending Download Festival not only as a fan but also as an invited chaplain. Tim was surprised at how fluently God moved...

Saving lives isn’t something most of us do all the time, but today’s guest makes a habit of it! She's a Christian Arab who grew up in Nazareth surrounded by people of many faiths. She found her passion when she joined Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical service and representative to the International Red Cross. Yasmeen Mazzawi joined MDA in her teenage years and was imm...

Have you ever been in a situation where there’s a clear need? Have you prayed about that, asking God to meet the need, only to be surprised when God asks you to be the one to provide the solution?! On this week’s edition we meet Jenni and Ben Tice, founders of Lily Pad Inc. There's a shortage of foster homes in the USA, and it’s difficult to place children quickly. Often children and youth mus...

Have you had your heart broken by the things that break God's heart? Have you felt the Holy Spirit leading you to do something in reponse to that? Have you answered that call? That's the story behind how - and where - this week's guest has been serving God for over 20 years. Peter Thomas serves with international mission agency YWAM (Youth With A Mission) as Director of their ministry...

Have you ever wondered if there’s a Christian service that provides help to people in physical and emotional need within the community? Is there a way for nurses to use their hard-earned skills outside of a hospital or doctor’s surgery? For this week’s edition, host Sharon Tedford chats with Barbara Griffiths, a regional nurse coordinator with Parish Nursing Ministries UK. Barbara shares with us h...

Have you ever searched for happiness in something specific only to find it doesn’t make you happy after all? Perhaps you’ve found comfort in solitude in the past, but now it feels toxic to you. On this edition of God In The Ordinary we speak with Tina Yeager, an award-winning author, speaker, Flourish-Meant podcast host, and certified life coach. Tina helps us to think about how we can move from s...

Is it really possible to help the most vulnerable and abused people in the world? Christians are called by Jesus to pursue His instructions and to care for the broken - but how do we do that well? In this edition of God In The Ordinary, Sharon Tedford talks with Jacob Sims, International Justice Mission’s Country Director for Cambodia, who helps us think more deeply about what it looks like to tru...

Do people with chronic illness get a pass when it comes to sharing the good news of Jesus? In this edition we meet Zack and Farrel DeBaltzo, who are winning their battle against Cystic Fibrosis without missing a beat when it comes to revealing God in their everyday lives. As a married couple who both have Cystic Fibrosis (more commonly known as ‘CF’) they've experienced extreme levels of the d...

Have you wondered whether you’re sharing your faith ‘enough’?  Do you feel guilty that you don’t have a long list of people who’ve become Christians because of your witness?  Our guest for this edition is comedian, preacher, and writer, Andy Kind.  Andy has confidence in his specific gifts and allows God to use the uniqueness of his story as he goes about his everyday life, intentio...

When your work situation prevents you from openly sharing the gospel, it is a lost cause?  Can we still reveal the truth of Jesus in places where we can’t easily speak out about our faith?  In this edition we meet Brittany Bonnaffons, Louisiana Overall Teacher of the Year.  Brittany is an enthusiastic and gifted teacher of 9th grade High School students.  Brittany shares how sh...

How often are the senior members of our communities forgotten?  Is elder care something that we in the church should consider as important?  In today's edition, host Sharon Tedford talks with Candy Arrington who unexpectedly found herself caring for her elderly mother, whilst at the same time raising her young children.  Candy talks about how she developed the skills to serve her mo...

There’s something extraordinary about the word 'vulnerable'.  It either strikes fear or the anticipation of meaningful connection into one's heart.  Which one are you?  In this edition Sharon chats with Kirsty Allen, a wife and mother of two, who’s found new freedom in living a vulnerable and sincere life - both spiritually and in her ordinary relationships.  Kirsty discovered...