Bitesize chunks of faith

In this weeks episode Jono thinks about some occupational hazards for those involved in ministry or church work over the season of Advent and Christmas.

In this weeks episode Jono Shares a fascinating conversation with Diocesan Lay reader Gillian Stevenson about her faith journey and her career as a teacher and her ministry as a diocesan lay reader over 45 years. She explains what a diocesan lay reader does and how faith has helped her throughout her life.

In this weeks episode Jono thinks about a recent supreme court ruling about the teaching of Religious education in schools in Northern Ireland.

In this weeks episode Jono thinks about how vital it is in any church's life that people show up faithfully whether to worship, Volunteer, lead activities or organisations and He prays for those who do so faithfully and inspire others to serve.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on the complexity of remembrance and the human cost of war.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on the season of harvest just celebrated in many churches across the world in recent weeks using an actor and a singer's story to help us reflect.

In this weeks episode Jono thinks about creative ways in which churches can find entry points for those outside the faith or outside the church to come in and see what its all about.

Jono reflects on the peace agreement signed between israel and Gaza using a reflection from a peace community called the Bruderhof and prays for the region going forwards.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on a medical appointment with his daughter to think about new ways of communicating the Gospel and doing church.

In this weeks episode Jono speaks to Reverend Philip Mckinley, a pioneer minister in the Diocese of Meath and Kildare about pioneer ministry and his faith journey.

In this weeks episode Jono describes the experience of a 24 hour trip taken at night and uses it to pray for and give thanks for those who look after us through the night.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on the assassination of the American political activist and commentator Charlie Kirk at an event in the university of Utah last week.

In this weeks episode Jono looks at the running of a community fun day as part of the church's strategy to be more hospitable and welcome the local community.

In this weeks episode Jono shares a personal story about someone getting in touch to speak with him about his Dad's impact on her life during his working life as a school teacher. How might we leave a legacy or have an impact?

In this weeks episode Jono recommends some summer podcast listens to try out

In this weeks episode Jono looks at the powerful impact of Bible holiday clubs, summer camps and family festivals of faith running around the country over the summer months and how formative these events are for those exploring faith.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on a powerful book called the Ruthless elimination of hurry about introducing the principle of sabbath rest to your life by an author called John Mark Comer

In this weeks episode Jono thinks of the challenging topic of restorative justice, where victims speak to and work alongside the perpetrators of crimes. He thinks of an inspiring project where the parishioners of Greenisland church are working with the young perpetrators of an arson attack which extensively damaged their building and halls.

In this weeks episode Jono thinks about the implications of school holidays for children, parents and teachers and prays for them as they enter their summer break.

In this weeks episode Jono Explores the question of God's call on a person's life sharing what it looked like for him as he changed career and pursued the path of ordination.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on a week of violence on the streets in Northern Ireland and on an escalation of conflict betwen Israel and Iran and prays for peace.

In this weeks episode as the church celebrates the Birthday of the church the feast of Pentecost, Jono thinks about this beautiful gift Jesus offers to those who believe in Him, The Holy Spirit and what He does.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on how the monthly church work party enables people to bond over sharing pretty mundane tasks. He thinks of the many hidden tasks that happen every week in every church and how doing these things together helps build community and grow together in faith and love.

In this weeks episode Jono shares about some of the external agencies and local agencies his church takes an interest in and get involved in through prayer, finance, and people going and serving and volunteering.

In this weeks episode Jono thinks about the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude after a quiet morning for his parish this week.