Void 2 Value

What happens when we take time to be still with God? Ro andElaine talk about recent conversations and encounters with Him and how we love Him and ourselves more when we’ve sat with Him. Reserve your place now at our first Void 2 Valueconference, “Out of the Pit”, on 27th June 2026 on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-the-pit-meeting-jesus-in-our-mess-tickets-1982616360906

We long for quick solutions to our problems but sometimesthe battle lasts a long time, so how do we hang onto faith and not dive into fear? Amanda talks about experiences and tells us some of the Bible verses that she's been standing on and how she keeps her mind on God while she waits for His healing. Rom 4.17 “…God who gives life to the dead and calls intobeing things that were not.”

Changing churches can be messy and navigating your way through this can be tricky. So how do we do it well? In this episode Elaine and special guest Sarah talk about the decisions, the emotions and the lessons learned throughtheir experiences.

Really the title of this episode says it all. From a background of abuse, gangs and self-destruction to finding God in the middle of it all, this is Amanda's remarkable story. This testimony reminds us that there's absolutely no one that God can't reach and He might not use the people you expect to lead others into a relationship with Him.

We sometimes say horrible, negative words about ourselveswhich have a way more serious effect than we expect. In this episode we think more about what bursts from our mouths from past hurts and unbiblical thinking and then contrast it with what God says about us. “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” Proverbs 18.21

Giving your life to God doesn’t make you instantly perfect. Grant thought he was untouchable but God knew there were some things in him which needed adjusting. He had many lessons to learn through a mysterious illness and huge loss, but God is faithful and bit by bit held his hand to get him outof this hole. “ He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and...

A knife in her face, a stolen bag, PTSD and a long faithcrisis. This is Amanda’s story.

Jools was a reluctant convert to Christianity. She was grateful to have legitimate reasons to avoid engaging with the Alpha course her friend invited her to. But God had other ideas. Hear her story in this episode.

There are so many things we do and say accidently because we don't know any better. Hosea 4:6 says, "my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge", so what do we need to learn? In this episode Joan talks about the impact of negative talk on her fertility and the lessons she had to learn about the power of her words and the worlds they create.

Miscarriage, fear and grief are some of the subjects covered in today's podcast. Pam talks about her anguish as a parent, watching her daughter struggles in wanting to have children. We discuss how God steps in, even when our faith is minimal. If you would like to share your own stories of God's interventions, please leave a comment here or contact us via our Facebook or Instagram pages.

Family relationships can often be difficult, in fact few families really run smoothly. In this episode Joan and Elaine chat about some of their experiences and challenges, including how they use both the word of God and the power of the blood of Jesus to break through and bring change.

Can you honestly find peace in the chaos of trauma? From giving birth to a stillborn daughter to being diagnosed with cancer, Mary tells us about the things she’s had to work though and how she experienced God in thesepainful times. You can find her first book on the link below and we willtry to release details about her second book when it is released.   https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F1LTNPYQ?ref...

Do you have skeletons in your closet which you want to keep hidden away? Joan often encounters God in her bathroom even though she used to think the locked door might keep Him out. This episode talks about the vulnerable hurts which we might want to keep Him away from but He wants to deal with. You can find our book to accompany the podcast on Amazon. Void 2 Value: Where is God in the mess of life...

"God, are you even there?" How do you hang onto God in long-term illness, when you know God can heal but hasn't healed you yet? In this challenging episode Emma tells us with great honestly about what she has learned and the differences she has seen in her relationship with God through decades of illness.

Do you ever battle to know where you stand with God after a rubbish time? In this episode Jo tells us about her times of needing God’s invention and deliverance in horrible circumstances and what God says about her on this side of the trauma.

Elaine gives some of her testimony here and reflects on God's amazing work in her life in many decades of relationship with Him. It looks like none of her mess was ever too much for Him to deal with!

Is it ok to be honest with God when we've had enough? Is He going to abandon us if we tell Him what we're really thinking and feeling? In this episode we're looking at what He does when we stop covering over our hurts and when we say how it really feels for us.

In this week’s episode your hosts Ro and Elaine discuss how they dealt with the messes of shame and the impact of losing their job titles and with it their sense of who they are. Listen and find out about what they’ve had to relearn in order to find their true value.

Does your identity equal your competence? Ruth describes her path through tough life situations in her life to work this out. She tells us how she built her foundations in what God says about and to her.  She shows us that it’s ok as children of God to question what we do and to clarify our thinking and how we can find Him by sitting in silence and letting Him speak into our fears and our unknowns...

Join us as Sandra shares how, as the mum of young children, when her husband died of cancer, God’s peace held her in her deepest pain. How do you respond when your 5 year old tells you “Mummy, God says he will wipe away all your tears”? Sandra talks about running into the arms of Jesus daily and surroundingherself with supportive friends and getting through with a mix of tears, courage, questions...

When God whispers in the wilderness Up a mountain with a broken arm and leg, being chased by the cartel, this is Kenny’s incredible story. God turned up to watch over him, to keep him moving forward through the night and to guide him with his voice and even leading him to follow a butterfly. If you are seeking encouragement that God does indeed turn up in the most desperate places in your life, th...

In today’s episode Nick describes his long journey though unemployment, criticism from unhelpful church leaders and hopelessness. As someone with undiagnosed autism he struggled to find work even as a well qualified graduate, acing some parts of the interview process and crashing in others. He came to a place of faith and truth and ultimately saw God increase his faith and his dignity, as well as...

Insecurity and self-doubt even in success. What happens when God asks you to put down your career and pivot? Where is your identity? How can menopausal brain fog impact your memory and learning? Does age prevent you from having a new lease on life? Here is Denise’s story. Isaiah 30:21 –whether you turn to the right or the left you will hear a voice saying “This is the way, walk in it”. You can fin...

At the age of 28 Jennifer O'Brien was given a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and her life was turned upside down. This is the story of her struggle, not just with physical symptomsbut also with toxic, negative thoughts which dragged her down until she found ways of turning them around with God.  The Power of Hope & Joy — Jennifer O'Brien

Does practice help us to hear God more clearly? Elaine describes how she became more confident hearing HIS voice and how to check if it is God speaking or your own thoughts. It’s worth checking out Dr Mark Virkler on this topic. Can you find a friend to practise with? Then check what you’re hearing aligns with the word of God. When God speaks it is exciting, encouraging and uplifting. Jess shares...