Flame CCR - 4. Miscellaneous & John Daniels' journey

In this programme John pauses on the journey and reflects upon two stories of distant friends and new friends who John has been able to help along the way, by sharing his story via these podcasts. Music from For King and Country and Ana Laura adds a good touch to this programme. 

Medical results after 6 months of chemotherapy cause mixed emotions. The road is still dark, and praying friends are a great help, but a limited help.  The music says ... " When you're on your knees and answers seem so far away ... you're not alone, stop holding on and just be held" ... Just be held (by Casting Crowns), So John is trying to hold on, and the journey is not easy....

An intense headache that will not go away - not the easiest thing to cope with when trying to think and talk in a coherent way. A reminder that when on the journey with one thing, other things press in. How do you cope when this happens ... John's answer is reflected in the music track It is well which points back to a God who is always there, even when we do not think so.

Christine makes her debut on radio - a live broadcast from a Friday in June 2019, as part of the Flame Radio anniversary celebrations. How life with God often leads s to places and activities that we'd never expect to participate in!   The Casting Crowns track "Here's my heart Lord" summarises how John and Christine feel with regards to their commitment to this broadcast series...

Do you feel like no-one cares? How chemotherapy can be a journey in itself - and how John rang 'that bell' as the 6 months of chemotherapy ends . Joy, tinged with sadness; Hebrews 11 and 1 John 4; perfect love casts out fear.

In the middle of chemotherapy John bravely made his way to the Wirral to join Flame CCR's 10th Anniversary celebrations. He sat with Flame station manager Norman ... "Well, Lord, you've caught up with us.." John talks about being insular as a person and how he feels that doing the radio series has encouraged him to be open and honest, more than ever, in life. How time, quiet an...

John has a natter with station manager Norman, at the Flame Radio studios - about holidays in the Lake District, a certain sponsored-challenge, Green Gables, youth hostels, washing in the stream ... and God speaking to John about what the future holds.

How life can completely change...with hearing just one sentence. Rev. Andrew Gardiner talks about what it is like to suddenly be diagnosed with cancer and, as a Baptist Minister, how the treatment can so change the individual's mood and attitudes.  A very special episode featuring a 2017 recording of Andrew Gardiner (of Hope Baptist Church in Plymouth) talking to John Cheek at Flame CCR. Andr...

Are we a sinner, if we aren't apparently blessed by 'God's abundance'?  What is my true identity?  John Daniels shares some insight into personal identity, from the standpoint of someone having cancer  and finds hope in the words of our theme tune by Andrew Gardiner of "Rising Hope" ... I am loved , I am His, I am set free, in Christ I have my true identity.  

 In the middle of chemotherapy treatment for cancer, John reflects at home in Doncaster in these four programmes on the words of our theme tune by Andrew Gardiner of "Rising Hope" ... I am loved , I am His, I am set free, in Christ I have my true identity.  

 In the middle of chemotherapy treatment for cancer, John reflects at home in Doncaster in these four programmes on the words of our theme tune by Andrew Gardiner of "Rising Hope" ... I am loved , I am His, I am set free, in Christ I have my true identity.  

After chemotherapy cycle 7, the words "I am loved" can seem a mockery. How can a loving God love a person like me? In a world of nearly eight billion people, how can a loving God love me?     But John  finds hope in  the words of our theme tune by Andrew Gardiner of "Rising Hope" ... I am loved , I am His, I am set free, in Christ I have my true identity.  

John talks in detail about the experience of, and the consequences of, receiving chemotherapy and all the side-affects, especially hair-loss

John describes undergoing chemotherapy treatment, the side-effects afterwards and about being told to give up employment

A special episode looking at the life of a former member of the Flame Radio team, Dave Croft, who struggled against cancer (brain tumour) himself.     Norman Polden and David Higham feature.

John Daniels talks about the Resurrection of Jesus - from the viewpoint of a man with cancer, this is Jesus in fresh perspective

If you're wondering if there's any meaning to life, John Daniels takes time to explain where he finds hope, meaning and truth: in the midst of having cancer

In this programme John talks to his niece who went through full treatment for breast cancer - and then was able to fly off to Las Vegas for a 50th birthday celebration - and a sudden surprise.

When living with cancer, sometimes it can seem that our circumstances are the sum total of our life. Yet there are many things to be thankful for. What are your favourite things?

Christmas Day from the emotive perspective of someone with five cancerous tumours on his chest, with one upon his heart. A different look at the meaning of Christmas. 

Listen with some tissues ready.  John records this, at 2.25am on 18th December, 2018 - the day after receiving his first lot of chemotherapy treatment and describes how he feels.

In this programme John talks about chemotherapy treatment starting which limited John to home for reasons he explains.

What hormone treatment and radiotherapy can be like. ... this  ...  .God: what's he like? "You're perfect in all of your ways..."