BRF Ministries

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BRF Ministries is the home of Anna Chaplaincy, BRF Resources, Messy Church and Parenting for Faith. As a Christian charity, we inspire, equip and support people of all ages to grow in faith. Our MinistriesAnna ChaplaincyOur network of Anna Chaplains offers spiritual care in later life, in a wide range of contexts. We accompany older people in reflecting on their life and their relationship with God, breaking down generational barriers and offering friendship and community. Because we believe we’re never too old to embrace faith and enrich our lives. BRF ResourcesWe’ve been resourcing people’s...

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Come For Refuge ( Bishop Pete Wilcox ) 18.06.2026 32:58

In today's episode, posted to mark Refugee Week 2026, we talk to bishop Pete Wilcox about his new book Come for Refuge: The story of Ruth and hope for Migrants. Exploring some of the key ideas in the book, bishop Pete highlights the parallels between the 3000 year old story of Ruth, and the experience of contemporary migrants and refugees. As well as being bishop of Sheffield – a city of sanctuary...

Being Attentive to God (Tony Horsfall) 01.12.2025 27:42

In today's episode, we chat to Tony Horsfall all about what it is to be attentive to God. Tony is an author and retreat leader. His ministry is CHARIS training, which leads retreats and provides member care for mission partners. He lives in Bournemouth with his wife Jilly, and has written many books for BRF Ministries. Links: - Attentive to God: https://www.brfonline.org.uk/collections/christian-l...

Encountering God over Advent (Gemma Simmonds) 17.11.2025 41:20

In today's episode, we chat to Gemma Simmonds all about encountering God over Advent. Gemma Simmonds is a sister of the Congregation of Jesus and a senior research fellow at the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, Cambridge where she teaches pastoral theology and Christian spirituality. She has worked as a spiritual director and retreat giver, training candidates for religious life and ordina...

Beginnings and Endings of Advent (Maggi Dawn) 10.11.2025 40:28

In today's episode, we chat to Maggi Dawn all about the beginnings and endings of Advent and how these can help guide us as we seek to follow Jesus in the 21st centaury. Maggi is a priest in the Episcopal church in the USA. She is also a professor of Theology at the university of Durham, and is the author of several books, hymns and contemporary worship songs. Links: - Beginnings and Endings: www....

Suffering and Hope (Trystan Owain Hughes) 27.10.2025 33:26

In today's episode, we chat to Trystan Owain Hughes all about his experiences of pilgrimage, suffering and hope. Trystan Owain Hughes is Director of Ministry Development in the Church in Wales. He has also been vicar of a large church in Cardiff, diocesan director of ordinands, university chaplain, senior lecturer at various universities, director of Masters courses at a theological college, and i...