Just PodCasting - A podcast for JPC

34. Let's get serious... and talk Senior Minister appointments! Maybe you've heard.... but JPC are currently in the process of looking for a new senior minister . Listen in to Laura Robb as she discusses with a fellow Church Council (PCC) member all about the process. Hear how we get to this momentous moment, what it means for us as a church and how you can be praying. Yes, it's serious listen...b...

In this episode Fi updates Laura about all the latest news from Japan. From Fi's favourite snacks, to what the Japanese give as presents to their new neighbours, listen in to hear what it is like for Fi and Pete as they navigate life in a different country and culture. The episode includes suggestions of what to pray for them and some ideas for where they may serve in the future.

In this episode Fi and Laura discuss love. The never gonna give you up kinda love....The steadfast love of the Lord. Laura has just read 'The steadfast love of the Lord' by Sam Storms. Listen in as she and Fi talk about how good it is to be loved with a steadfast love by God. https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781433593871/the-steadfast-love-of-the-lord-paperback⁠

Laura and Fi are back - finally. It's been a 3 month wait but listen in as we hear a bit from Fi about life in Tokyo and more about why John ( especially 10v10) is the book that just keeps on giving. Just PodCasting - A podcast for JPC.

Fi Alston is back on the podcast. In this episode join Laura Robb and Fi Alston as they catch up on what the first 2 months of mission has been like in Japan. Fi shares the reality of hitting the ground in Japan, the lack of trees and the abundance of soy sauce, as well as the joys of seeing God at work in their new lives.

Laura Robb sat down with Catherine Robinson to talk to her about all things Celebrate Recovery. Listen in to hear why Celebrate Recovery (CR) brings Catherine so much joy. Hear her story of how she came to lead Celebrate Recovery and what it means to be celebrating 20 years of the ministry at JPC this term.

Join Laura Robb and Graham Daniels as they move from their interview into a Q&A session. Listen in as Laura and Danno answer questions from the audience about evidence, faith lived out and how God will never roll his eyes.... Graham Daniels is a director of Christians in Sport and Cambridge United football team. He joined us at JPC for a week of events telling people about who Jesus really is...

Just Podcasting's Laura Robb had the opportunity to interview Graham Daniels (Danno!) recently at JPC. He is a director of Christians in Sport and of Cambridge United football club. This is a recording of that interview. Listen in as they discuss 'why what we believe really matters'. The conversation includes anecdotes from Danno's life in professional football and how he became a Christian in tha...

Laura Robb and Fi Alston discuss the beautiful doctrine of Union with Christ - and how that our Union with Christ allows us to have humble confidence in who we are before God. Listen in as they consider the difference understanding this doctrine can make to our ordinary everyday faith. Resources: Sam Allberry: One with my Lord. Marcus Peter Johnson: One with Christ.

Fi Alston and Laura Robb are joined by Caitlin Halfacre. In this episode they discuss matters of life and death. Abortion and assisted dying are considered from a Christian, a political, a cultural and a personal perspective. Resources mentioned are are below: Books The Air we Breathe - Glen Scrivener Thinking About Abortion: Where do we begin? - Ben and Valentina Cadoux-Hudson, Dr Chris Richards...

Laura and Fi are joined by Pete Alston. In this episode they explode some myths about mission and Pete and Fi explain more about their plan to head to Japan in the Autumn.

Liz Jackson joins Fi and Laura as they tackle 1 Timothy 2. There's a lot to think about and unpack - especially as women. Listen in as they slowly work their way through the chapter, thinking about context, differing views and where we can land with a passage like 1 Timothy 2 as women and men.

Fi Alston and Laura Robb invite Benji Cook back onto the podcast. In this episode they dive into 4 chapters of John to reveal more of the precious beauty of God's Word and why it is far better that Jesus is now with the Father. This chat is based around the talks Benji gave to our students at their weekend away. Make sure you listen to Episode 20 for a John overview from Benji and Episode 21 f...

Fi and Laura chat with Pete Alston about how we can use John's gospel with our friends who aren't yet Christians! The Word 121 resource is a brilliant and accessible tool to try reading John's gospel with others. Listen in as they chat about how to use the Word 121 and why it is worth asking a friend to join you. https://www.theword121.com/app

Join Laura and Fi as they chat to Benji Cook all about the gospel of John . This is a perfect overview for reading any of the beloved disciple's gospel and understanding more about why John wrote what he wrote. If you're a student heading to TGE 25 - this is your essential new year listen!

4 women, a third chapter, 2 sexes and one massive fallout! Join Laura Robb and Fi Alston as they discuss Genesis 3 with Liz Jackson and Jenni Cahill. Listen in to a conversation on sexism, broken relationships, desire, rule and the attractiveness of redeemed relationships. Fi and Laura recommend you also listen to Jonathan Pryke's sermons on Genesis 3 from the 8th and 22nd December. Why not listen...

Fi Alston and Laura Robb spend time chatting about the value of one-to-ones. Join them as they discuss why they are so helpful and how to get started. Book Reference: Women's Word Filled ministry, Gloria Furman and Kathleen Nielson.

Fi and Laura sit down with Laura Sewall to discuss all things Taylor. A self confessed Swiftie Laura opens up the discussion of idols, worship and community. This episode is a challenging reminder of why only Jesus can be the one we worship and why being part of our local church family really matters.

Ancient, repetitive, inaccurate? - Why do we still bother with the creeds? Fi and Laura discuss why the creeds have fallen out of fashion in recent times and why they hold a real value that transcends time and location. Book recommendation: Carl R Trueman - Crisis of Confidence

Laura sits down with Claire from JPC to interview her about her life lived with God. Hear how Claire has seen God's faithfulness to her since she became a Christian in Havelock Hall, while studying at Newcastle Uni in the 80s. Claire shares how she has experienced God's care of her, firsthand, through good times and painful. And listen to what Claire would love generations behind her to kn...

Fi and Laura discuss ways to use the summer to grow in your faith and love of God. From books to songs, podcasts to videos there really is something for every style and taste. So listen along and see how you can invest well in your relationship with God this Summer. All recommendations are below: Things to help you read the bible well: Blessed by Nancy Guthrie (Book) Bible Talk from 9Marks (podcas...

Join Fi and Laura as they sit down with Kate Downey to discuss angels, demons and the myths we've come to think of as true. For all of us, a better understanding of the Spiritual realm helps us to see God more clearly, our temptations more sharply and the devil's defeat more certainly. Kate is a ministry trainee and she has been studying what the Bible says about angels and demons, compari...

Just PodCasting : Join Laura Robb and Fi Alston as they explore the challenging and often misunderstood topic of menopause with guest speaker Sarah Allen, author of 'Pause'. This insightful episode delves into Sarah's journey of writing the book, the importance of discussing menopause openly, and how it impacts women's lives beyond the physical symptoms. Sarah shares her thoughts o...

Laura Robb and Fi Alston talk about everything hormonal! From the impact of periods and the menopause on our bodies and our moods, as well as on those around us, to how our hormones are actually a fabulous(?!) opportunity to come face to face with our own sinful hearts. "My hormones made me do it" ... is laid bare as an excuse for our sin and a reminder of our mortality.

In this episode Laura Robb and Fi Alston (who was still a Jamieson), were joined by Liz Jackson and Jenni Cahill to discuss women and feminism through the lens of Genesis 1 and 2. The discussion is based on a seminar from last year's women's conference. A further episode with more from Genesis 3 is still to come! Please like/follow/subscribe JustPodCasting!