Bitesize chunks of faith

In this weeks episode Jono shares a little about how this podcast came about, how and why it began and some of the significant events and people who helped to make it happen. Enjoy!

In this weeks episode Jono looks at the daily discipline of spending time with God, whats often known as the Quiet time. He shares some resources he has found helpful such as Bible reading notes, prayer materials , Apps, music and silence.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on the life and witness of Queen Elizabeth ii who died on thursday past. He relects on the role of faith in her life and how it inspired her to live the life she lived.

In this weeks episode Jono thinks about sharing the faith with those who are searching for meaning or purpose in their lives. He reflects on a documentary made by broadcaster Stephen Nolan who explored faith in a spiritual search of his own. Jono also references some interesting stories about the difference faith has made in the lives of ordinary people in our congregation. You can check them out...

in this episode Jono looks at the other modern pandemic the experience of loneliness. He shares some experiences of loneliness in his own life and how the church is uniquely positioned or placed to make a meaningful difference.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on a conference he attended where leaders from the global church were reflecting on the 5 marks of mission - To tell, to teach, to tend to transform and to treasure. It was humbling to hear from leaders in Burundi about the impact of climate change, from South sudan about looking after a traumatised community and from Chile about the transformation coming about...

This is an episode about taking steps of faith

In this episode Jono speaks to Gill Kenny who shares her experience of alcohol dependency  and something of her journey to sobriety. Gill speaks of her own spiritual life in this episode. 

In this episode Jono reflects on a love story of 2 friends of his from Germany and how they were brought together and how jesus breaks down the walls that divide us if we allow him to.

In this weeks episode Jono shares how the words of a song touched his soul at a difficult moment and reflects on the power of all kinds of music to do just that. He speaks in particular of an artist called Lauren Daigle and her album look up child and the single you Say.

In this weeks episode jono reflects further on the life of faith

In this weeks episode Jono thinks about the likely model going forward of a mixture of in person events and recorded events and how this hybrid model might be a gift to the church. 

In this episode Jono takes a look at a character from the Bible-  a man called Joseph whose story appears in Genesis chapters 37-50. Jono looks at what he can teach us about seeing God's hand or God's purposes at work in our lives even in difficult circumstances. 

In this episode Jono shares his experience of visiting a church from a tradition different to his own, and the beauty and value and enrichment to be gained from such an experience.

In this episode Jono thinks about the Feast of Pentecost, tries to explain what it is and its significance for the church as it celebrates the amazing gift of God's Holy Spirit to us and the difference receiving that gift can make to us.

In this weeks episode Jono gets the chance to share an inspiring conversation with a man called Rod Maxwell. Rod shares his story of growing up in Northern Ireland during the troubles, the influence of his late father and the importance of character and integrity. He shares some ideas about how the church might reach out to those who are disconnected and also about the event that changed his life...

In this weeks episode Jono thinks of the challenge of passing on the baton of faith to the next generation. Its not an easy task but one that is so important and worthwhile.

In this the last of a series of 4 episodes Jono invites a friend of his Dr. Stephen Rodgers to speak about the cross in 4 reflections. He focusses his thoughts on the healing power of the cross and in this the last of these 4 episodes he speaks of how love and the cross changes everything. You might find it useful to listen to episodes 60, 61 and 62 to set this one in context. 

In this , the third of 4 episodes about the healing power of the Cross Jono invites a pastor and GP DR. Stephen Rodgers to speak about the healing power of the Cross and today he shares about the benefits of the cross. If you havent listened to episodes 60 and 61 you may find them helpful to place this episode in context. 

In this Episode Jono invites a GP and pastor Dr. Stephen Rodgers to continue to share about the healing power of the Cross. 

In this series of 4 episodes Jono invites a pastor and medical Doctor, Dr. Stephen Rodgers to unpack why the Cross of Jesus is so central to Christianity and to look at its power to heal and set us free. In the first of these episodes Stephen talks about the richness of the Cross and how Jesus crucified gives us hope that there can be healing in every area of life. There's also an invitation to jo...

In this weeks episode the tables are turned on Jono as He shares a conversation he had with a broadcaster called Rod Maxwell. Rod broadcasts on RadioAlty.co.uk a local radio station just outside Manchester. They shared a pilgrimage walk together and Rod spoke to Jono about the role of the church in society, how outreach has changed over the years and St. Patrick and his legacy to the people of Ire...

In this weeks episode Jono uses a meditation from one of His favourite Spiritual writers, Henri Nouwen, to reflect on the hope the Cross of Jesus offers to suffering humanity.

In this weeks Episode Jono thinks about the idea of pilgrimage based on the pilgrimage made by a terminally ill journalist to the top of Ireland's holiest mountain Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo and his own experiences of pilgrimage.

In this weeks episode Jono reflects on the importance of friendship sharing about some special friends in his own life and thinking of how Jesus invested in friendship.