Living Wholeheartedly

Heather Morris in conversation with the incoming President of the Methodist Church in Ireland 2025-26, the Rev Alan Wardlow. The President's theme for this year is: ' COMPELLED ' “For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” – 1 Corinthians 9:16 Embracing the Methodist Church in Ireland’s vision of  “living wholehearte...

05 – The Orb – Discerning the times  [Part 5 of 5] Join John and Ruth Alderdice as they share thoughtful reflections from their home, diving into John’s Presidential theme. The mission statement of the Methodist Church in Ireland is to be, “living wholeheartedly as followers of Jesus for the transformation of the world.” Throughout this series, the central question explored is: What does transform...

04 – The Cross & Bowl – Servant Leadership [Part 4 of 5] Join John and Ruth Alderdice as they share thoughtful reflections from their home, diving into John’s Presidential theme. The mission statement of the Methodist Church in Ireland is to be, “living wholeheartedly as followers of Jesus for the transformation of the world.” Throughout this series, the central question explored is: What does...

03 – The Circle – Reconciliation [Part 3 of 5] Join John and Ruth Alderdice as they share thoughtful reflections from their home, diving into John’s Presidential theme. The mission statement of the Methodist Church in Ireland is to be, “living wholeheartedly as followers of Jesus for the transformation of the world.” Throughout this series, the central question explored is: What does transforming...

02 – The Field – Preparing the ground [Part 2 of 5] Join John and Ruth Alderdice as they share thoughtful reflections from their home, diving into John’s Presidential theme. The mission statement of the Methodist Church in Ireland is to be, “living wholeheartedly as followers of Jesus for the transformation of the world.” Throughout this series, the central question explored is: What does transfor...

01 - The Clay Jar – What we carry within ourselves [Part 1 of 5] Join John and Ruth Alderdice as they share thoughtful reflections from their home, diving into John’s Presidential theme. The mission statement of the Methodist Church in Ireland is to be, “living wholeheartedly as followers of Jesus for the transformation of the world.” Throughout this series, the central question explored is: What...

Heather Morris in conversation with the incoming Lay Leader of the Methodist Church in Ireland 2024-26, Mrs Elaine Barnett. The Lay Leader’s theme for her two years is: 'JOURNEYING WITH GOD' The Bible is full of people who journeyed with God – both physically and in their relationship with Him. Journeying means not staying in one place; it means being open to change and transformation. Elaine’s pr...

Heather Morris in conversation with the incoming President of the Methodist Church in Ireland 2024-25, the Revd Dr John Alderdice. The President's theme for this year is: 'FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD' ‘But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.’ – 2 Corinthians 4:7 God’s plan for the transformation of the world starts with...

Thinking and speaking together about Human Sexuality. Heather Morris in conversation with Doug Godfrey-Swanney the Connexional Secretary of The Methodist Church in Britain. As a Church, and particularly as part of this process we have had opportunity to listen to many stories, if you have a story to tell, or if you have been hurt you can email listening@irishmethodist.org

Thinking and speaking together about Human Sexuality. Heather Morris in conversation with the Rev David Clements. As a Church, and particularly as part of this process we have had opportunity to listen to many stories, if you have a story to tell, or if you have been hurt you can email listening@irishmethodist.org

Thinking and speaking together about Human Sexuality. Heather Morris in conversation with the Rev Dr Laurence Graham. As a Church, and particularly as part of this process we have had opportunity to listen to many stories, if you have a story to tell, or if you have been hurt you can email listening@irishmethodist.org

Thinking and speaking together about Human Sexuality. Heather Morris in conversation with Rev Dr Johnston McMaster As a Church, and particularly as part of this process we have had opportunity to listen to many stories, if you have a story to tell, or if you have been hurt you can email listening@irishmethodist.org

Thinking and speaking together about Human Sexuality. Heather Morris in conversation with Mrs Lynda Neilands. As a Church, and particularly as part of this process we have had opportunity to listen to many stories, if you have a story to tell, or if you have been hurt you can email listening@irishmethodist.org

Heather Morris in conversation with Irish Methodist World Development & Relief partner, Zethu Kuzwayo who is the director of Phakamisa in South Africa. Phakamisa is a ministry of Pinetown Methodist Church. Its programme includes pre-school education training for 250 adults each year, ensuring that good education is available to over 10,000 children. WDR works alongside Phakamisa in employing a...

In this special edition of the Living Wholeheartedly Podcast, Heather Morris sits down with the Rev Dr Stephen Skuce, Vice Chair of the Past Cases Review for the Methodist Church in Ireland. The final report is now available and was presented to the Irish Methodist Conference on Saturday 10th June 2023. Read more at: https://irishmethodist.org/news/past-...

Heather Morris in conversation with President Designate for 2023-24, the Rev David Turtle. David is currently Superintendent of the Lagan Valley & South Down Circuit. His passion in ministry is for teaching the Scriptures and encouraging followers of Jesus to deepen their relationship with God and to integrate their faith in every aspect of their lives. David shares his journey into the Method...

Heather Morris in conversation with the Rev Brian Anderson. Brian is the Superintendent of the East Belfast Circuit and of the East Belfast Mission. Brian shares his experience of the increase in requests for help and support they are seeing at East Belfast Mission due to the increasing pressures associated with the ongoing cost of living crisis. Links Mentioned: Cost of Living Resources: https://...

Heather Morris in conversation with the Grace McGurk. Grace is part of the Ministries Team of the Methodist Church in Ireland working as Learning and Development Officer. Grace shares of how domestic abuse is an injustice in our society and how many Irish Methodist churches are now engaging with the free training and resources available to become safe places for victims of domestic abuse. Links: D...

Heather Morris in conversation with the Most Revd Pat Storey, who since 2013 has been the Bishop of Meath and Kildare in the Church of Ireland. Pat shares her faith journey, her struggles with living wholeheartedly and her dreams for the Church emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic. – WATCH this episode and more: YouTube: http://bit.ly/MCI-YT – Follow: ↓ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishmet...

Heather Morris in conversation with Bishop, Rev Everald Galbraith Connexional President of The Methodist Church in the Caribbean and Americas (MCCA). Everald shares stories from his life and ministry as he returns to Ireland for the first time in 41 years. – WATCH this episode and more: YouTube: http://bit.ly/MCI-YT – Follow: ↓ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishmethodist Facebook: https://...

Heather Morris in conversation with the Rev John Alderdice, and David and Jill Hines. David and Jill Hines have been helping the Ballynafeigh Circuit in South Belfast to develop a long-term mission strategy based around prayer and hospitality to the least, the last and the lost. – WATCH this episode and more: YouTube: http://bit.ly/MCI-YT – Follow: ↓ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishmetho...

Heather Morris in conversation with the Lay Leader of the Methodist Church in Ireland for 2022-24, Mr Tom Wilson.  – WATCH this episode and more: YouTube: http://bit.ly/MCI-YT – Follow: ↓ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishmethodist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irishmethodist Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/irishmethodist

Heather Morris in conversation with the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland for 2022-23, Rev David Nixon. – WATCH this episode and more: YouTube: http://bit.ly/MCI-YT – Follow: ↓ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishmethodist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irishmethodist Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/irishmethodist