The Beloved podcast

In this episode we hear the woman from the parable who lost a coin, and how she couldn’t contain her joy when she found it . Jenny reflects on this dramatic imagining of the parable and leads us towards spending time in a prayer of thanksgiving. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced: Luke 15: 8-10 James 1: 17

In this episode we hear from Zipporah, wife of Moses, pondering on all she has heard of his intercession for the people of Israel. Kathy reflects on this monologue and leads us towards spending time in intercession. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced: Exodus 2:16-21 Exodus 17:8-13 Exodus 18:1-12

In this episode we hear from Elizabeth, talking to Zechariah as she waits for a visit from Mary and responding to her Magnificat. Clare reflects on this monologue and leads us towards spending time in praise. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced: Luke 1:39-55 Isaiah 55:11 1 Samuel 2:1

In this episode we hear from a woman in the crowd at the Sermon on the Mount, as she hears Jesus teach us to pray. Iffa reflects on this monologue and leads us in praying this most perfect of prayers. Within the episode the following scripture is referenced Mt. 5: 1-12 Mt. 6: 7-13 Lk. 11: 1-4 Dt. 8: 3

Introducing and looking forward to season 5 of the Beloved Podcast, which starts on Ash Wednesday, 14th February.

In this episode Iffa is joined by Jenny Lochner and Anna Bailey. We discuss Emmanuel, Word made flesh, look back at 2020 and forward to Epiphany and the new year. This is the last episode of this season, but The Beloved Podcast will return for a new season in Lent! Make sure you have subscribed using your podcast app if you want to ensure you are notified when it is released. You can also join our...

In this episode Jenny Lochner returns and Iffa is also joined by Jo Casey. We discuss the Holy Family, our own families and waiting on God's promises. Journaling questions 1. What Christmas traditions do you have that help you to grow in wisdom, favour and relationship with Jesus? 2. How do you seek to share Faith with those you love? (Reflect on the following questions to help you think about thi...

This week Iffa is joined by Alice Hall and Kasia Bieganska to discuss the great example of Mary, and how we can take her for our model over the whole octave of Christmas Journaling questions Reflecting on the presence of Mary in the gospels, can you identify her quiet presence in your life? If so, where? If not, consider asking her to journey with you as you seek to encounter her son this Christma...

This week Iffa is joined by Jenny Lochner and Cassie Hall, talking about how Jesus surprises us and being open to, recognising and telling others about this. Journaling questions In this season of covid, of Advent, of waiting for the Lord to come, how is God changing my perspective? How is He drawing my gaze to Him? How am I preparing the way / creating space for an encounter with the the Beloved...

In this episode Iffa is joined by Alice Hall and Fiona Whitehead as we consider how we can prepare the way for our Beloved this advent. Journaling questions How will I prepare my heart for Jesus this advent? What is the Spirit calling me to? How do you feel about the work of healing and transformation God is doing or wants to do in your life? How do you experience convictions of sin? Do you strugg...

In this first episode of the Beloved Podcast, Iffa Willis is joined by Alice Hall and Jenny Lochner, as we discuss staying awake during the first week of advent. Journaling questions What is your response to the challenge to radically define yourself as God’s beloved and that this definition is the only one that isn’t an illusion? If you have attended a Beloved weekend - take some time to look bac...

Alice and Iffa invite you to return to the Beloved podcast episodes we started with from 2020, which will take us through the four Sundays of Advent and the first two Sundays of Christmastide.

In this final episode of season 4 Alice and Iffa share their reflections on the themes that have been developed during the season. We would love to hear from you! Please send any feedback or questions to beloved@sioncommunity.org.uk. This is also the address to contact if you would like to join our mailing list, to keep abreast of all things Beloved. If you have enjoyed the podcast, we invite you...

In this episode of season 4, Alice is joined by Leona, discussing being a woman of faith working in the law. During the episode Leona referred to Roman 8:28. She also wanted to share two songs that she has found really helpful, both by Maverick City: I am loved https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MVL-yyGJuyM&pp=ygUfaSBhbSBsb3ZlZCBieSB5b3UgbWF2ZXJpY2sgY2l0eQ%3D%3D Jireh https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mC-z...

In this episode of season 4, Iffa is joined by Lisa and Ela, to discuss being people of faith working in science, technology, engineering and maths. During their conversations, the ladies referred to the Vatican Observatory near Rome. You can read more about it here: https://www.vaticanobservatory.org Journaling questions Is your job, or some of how you spend your days not obviously “holy” or “pas...

In this episode of season 4, Alice is joined by Elaine and Clare, to discuss being people of faith working with people experiencing grief. During their conversations, the ladies referred to these scriptures: James 1:27 Psalm 84:6 John 2:2-4 John 10:10 Job 1:21 Journaling questions What are your experiences of grief or loss? Have you been able to experience the resurrection in some way in them? Whe...

In this episode of season 4, Iffa is joined by Morgan and Anna, to discuss being people of faith in the world of Sports. Anna referred to Psalm 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. She also mentioned Pope Francis briefly and his quote/s on vocation: "as Christians, we do not only receive a vocation individually; we are also called together. We are like the tiles of a mo...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Mary Magdalene. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  John 20: 1 - 18 Let the Spirit lead you. Do you have a story to tell about how you live your faith in the places where you spend your time? Or is t...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Mary the mother of Jesus. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scriptures.  Deuteronomy 6: 4a Luke 1: 38 Luke 2: 34-35 Luke 2: 48 Psalm 22; 1, 29-31 John 19: 30 As for Mary, she treasured all these things, and po...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Mary’s kinswoman at the foot of the cross. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  John 19: 25 – 37 Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify with...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Veronica. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  Isaiah 53: 2 – 7, Psalm 27 (26): 8 - 9 Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify with.  Or you m...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with the wife of Pilate. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  Matthew 27: 11 – 26 Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify with.  Or you may like t...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with the servant girl in the Sanhedrin courtyard. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  Matthew 26: 69 – 75 Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify...

During Holy Week we follow Jesus' passion through the eyes of the women who were there at the time in Jerusalem. Today we are with Mary of Bethany. Invitation to Prayer As you reflect on this episode, we invite you to pray with the following scripture.  John 12: 1 – 11 Read the passage slowly and thoughtfully.  There may be a character that you particularly identify with.  Or you may like to imagi...

Siân reflects on Matthew 21:8-11. She invites us to have a go at Visio Divina using this guide https://www.pbrenewalcenter.org/blog/contemplative-prayer-the-five-steps-of-visio-divina/ and this image called Jerusalem, by Felix Tafsart, from 1896 https://www.everypixel.com/image-7481465943073170673 Journaling questions Can you identify any times in your life when you have done something(s) for God,...