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In this episode Iffa Willis is joined by Sian Short and Alice Hall as we discuss the idea of fascination, and the story of the presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple. Scripture Luke 2:22-40 Image In our conversation we reflected on two images: Anna & Simeon by Jan Van’t Hoff http://www.atelierjanvanthoff.nl/wp-content/gallery/bijbels/15591-001.jpg Simeon’s Moment by Ron Dicanni https://www...

In this Christmas episode Jenny Lochner, Fiona Whitehead and Alice Hall focus on encountering the gaze of the infant Jesus, and ponder the gaze of wonder in those we meet in the Nativity story. Scripture Luke 2:13-20, Matthew 6:6 Image In our conversation we reflected on three images: Adoration - Nicole Joiner: https://www.facebook.com/110312407540767/posts/182566303648710/ The Adoration of the Sh...

In this episode Anna Bailey, Alice Hall and Iffa Willis continue exploring what it means to live in the gaze of God, through the lens of the experiences of the Holy Family as we move towards Christmas. Scripture Matthew 1:19-25, Gal 1:10 (and references to Hagar in Genesis 16 from Episode 1) Image In our conversation we looked at this image by Eva Campbell https://www.evitaworks.com/artwork/a4-mot...

Beginning a new season of the Beloved Podcast, Alice Hall, Iffa Willis and Anna Bailey begin unpacking what it means to live in the gaze of God. Scripture We explore the experience of Hagar (Genesis 16) and Mary (Luke 1), as well as Psalm 139. Image In our conversation we looked at this image by Chris Duffett. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8195/8969/products/image_15b080f3-2dce-43a6-9041-...

Introducing and looking forward to season 3 of the Beloved Podcast, which starts on the first Sunday of Advent, Sunday 28th November.

Iffa Willis is joined by Alice Hall and Jenny Lochner, as they discuss the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. They take for their Scripture Ephesians 3:14-19. Journaling prompts What is your understanding and experience of the Sacred Heart of Jesus? You can read more about the life and visions of St Lutgarde here https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=197 Here you can access the image...

Episode 14 Pentecost Iffa and Alice join forces, and share conversation with Allegra about God’s transformational power of the Holy Spirit and on Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit. We take for our scriptures today Luke 1:34-35 and Acts 1:14, 2:1-4. Journalling Prompts 1. Can you recognise the presence and activity of the Holy Spirit in your life? Spend a moment pondering the Holy Spirit’s influence...

Alice speaks to Marianna Miller and Susan Walsh about God’s power to transform by bringing us freedom through healing and deliverance. The readings this week touch on the story of a Tobias and Sarah from the book of Tobit 3:16-17b; 7:17 and the women who followed Jesus from Luke 8:1-3. During the conversation a few ministries and books were mentioned: Unbound: A practical guide to deliverance by N...

Iffa speaks with Rose and Michelle about their different experiences of meeting Jesus, and the call to mission. The scriptures we reflect on this week are taken from the Book of Esther 4: 10-17, and the story of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman, from the gospel of John 4: 39-42. Journaling prompts Do you remember your first encounter with Jesus? Take a moment to think about how you met th...

Iffa speaks with Jo and Maria about their different experiences of infertility, and the Beloved has walked with them on this journey. The scriptures we reflect on this week ante the story of Sarah from Genesis 18:13-14, 21:1-2, and the story of Elizabeth from the gospel of Luke 1:36-38. Journaling prompts Think about the things you have asked of God. To which of these has the answer been “yes”, “n...

Alice talks with Pella, a friend from her University days and Marianna Gol, a Messianic Jewish believer from Israel about the Beloved’s desire for Unity and God’s power to overcome division. The readings this week are from Ruth 1:16 and the encounter with the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15:24-28. Journalling Prompts: How would you describe yourself to a person who doesn’t know you? What makes up yo...

Iffa talks to Jenny Lochner and Kathy Ball, and we also hear from Marita Gramstadt de Restrepo about God’s power to heal. Miriam (Numbers 12: 10b, 13-15) and the haemorrhaging woman (Mark 15: 25-29). Journaling prompts 1. Take a moment to become still. How do you feel right now - physically? Emotionally? However you are feeling, share this with the Lord. 2. Have you had an experience of being heal...

On Divine Mercy Sunday, Alice talks to Cathy Adkins and Violeta Cipkute about the transforming power of God's mercy. Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12: 24-25) and Jesus’ encounter with the adulterous woman (John 8: 9b-11) Journaling prompts What in your life have you experienced that stops you from receiving God’s love or growing deeper in your faith and relationship with Him? Do you struggle in any way 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 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. If you have any feedback please email us beloved@sioncommunity.org.uk If you have enjoyed the podcast, we...

Alice speaks to Jean about what it means to be a widow, and they reflect on the story of Naomi from the book of Ruth 1: 1-5, 19-21, 2: 20, 4: 14 Journaling prompts Looking back over Lent - in what small ways has God blessed or communicated His presence to you that you can thank Him for this week? Are there any areas of loss or grief you still might need to allow the Lord’s gentle, continual and he...

Iffa talks to Pauline Gray about what it means to be a mother, and they reflect on Matthew 20:20-23. Journaling prompts Who has been a mother to you in your life? Who are those that you are a mother to? Whether you have your own children, or you have mothered people in other ways, what graces have you asked for your children? How has God responded? Jesus said to Salome “You do not know what you ar...

Alice talks to Hannah Vaughn-Spruce about what it means to be single, and they reflect on Matthew 26: 6-13. Journalling Prompts 1. What, for you, does it mean to give everything to God - to make Jesus the centre of your life? 2. What is something you value deeply (like the very costly ointment) that you can to offer Him as a sacrifice of worship? 3. What do you feel is your mission/calling in life...

Iffa talks to Emily Duffy about what it means to be a wife, reflecting on the story and words of Elizabeth. (Luke 1: 5-8, 24-25, 39-45, 57-63) Journaling prompts Take a moment to remember and name the promises God has fulfilled in your life. Elizabeth and Zechariah's relationship is built on deep trust. What relationships in your life are built on trust? How does that trust support you through tim...

Alice talks to Iffa and her sisters Anna and Elly about Mary and Martha and sisterhood. (Luke 10:38-42) Journaling prompts Who are the “sisters” who have brought Jesus into my life? Are there times when I have let comparisons with other women keep me from focusing on Jesus? What does my experience of sisterhood teach me about love? How can I be a sister to the women with whom I have a shared histo...

Kathy Ball talks to lffa about the healing of Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:22-24, 35-43) and what it means to be a daughter. Journaling prompts: What three words come to mind when you think of yourself as daughter? Whatever this brings up for you, share it with Jesus now. Whether we’re full of joy or full of sorrow, in the best of health or seriously ill, we are never beyond the reach of God’s love an...

Welcome back to the Beloved Podcast! In this special episode for Valentine’s Day, and in anticipation of beginning lent, Iffa is joined by Jenny, Siân and Fran, and we contemplate heading into the desert to retreat with the Beloved. Journaling questions 1. Is there something that the Lord might be inviting you to seek freedom *from* this Lent? How might laying this down for a time give you freedom...

Introducing and looking forward to season 2 of the Beloved Podcast, which starts on Sunday 14th February.

Introducing the Beloved Podcast beginning on Wednesday 25th November