The Orchard Podcast

In this episode we delve deeper into the remarkable story of Miriam and shed light on the transformative power of courage and resilience exemplified by her story. We invite you to join us as we journey through her story, in hopes of learning more about God, Miriam & Ourselves. 

We're kicking off 2024 with More Women Of The Story! Join us as we continue to look at the lives of key women in the scriptures. How does the story of these women’s lives illustrate God’s overarching desire to renew all things?

Join Rachel Hughes as she interviews Clare Jackson, Louise Jones, Rebecca Stewart & Elaine Simpson on ways to live a life which bears fruit.

Jo Saxton wraps up The Orchard Conference 2023 by imploring us to step confidently into all that God has called us to be and to do.

Speaking at The Orchard Conference 2023, Rachel Hughes reminds us that the purpose of God’s pruning is always greater fruitfulness.

Amy Hughes kicks off The Orchard Conference 2023 by unpacking John 15. She gives us a compelling vision of what a life connected to Jesus might look like.

Join us as we take a trip down under! We had the privilege of recording our last episode in our 'Women Of The Story' series in Surfers Paradise, looking at the courageous life of Abigail.

Join us live at HTB Focus where we consider the life and role of Deborah in the book of Judges. We discuss 3 main questions; what do we learn about Deborah? what do we learn about God and what do we learn for ourselves? Ultimately we witness, once again, the faithfulness of God as He works through Deborah’s leadership.

Tune in as we go on tour to Wildfires Festival for the latest episode of The Orchard Podcast! We’re joined by psychotherapist Marg Bristow and explore the story of the Daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27. We encounter their courageous conviction as they humbly confront injustice and change the course of history.

In this month’s podcast we are joined by special guest Danielle Strickland. Together we explore the story of Rahab and how this courageous woman risked her life to make a choice that would impact a thousand generations and grant her a place in the genealogy of Jesus.

In this month's episode we look at the powerful story of Esther. Before we enter into Esther’s life we meet Queen Vashti, who’s bold decision points towards the redemptive and restorative work of God. Join us as we once again stand in awe of God’s great story and His beautiful empowerment of women.

Join us in this month's episode as we look at the incredible story of Ruth and Naomi. We take a journey through the book of Ruth and discover the powerful fruit of self sacrificial obedience and the part it plays in the bigger story God is writing!

Join us as we take a road trip and record live at Trinity Church Nottingham’s church weekend! We unpack Hannah’s story and learn how God works a beautiful redemption story through utter desperation.

Introducing our brand new podcast series – Women Of the Story! Join us over the next nine months as we open up the Old Testament and look at the lives of nine key women in the scriptures. Each week we're going to be addressing the same question; how does the story of these women’s lives illustrate for us God’s overarching desire to renew all things? We all have a part to play in the story tha...

Does the God of the Bible really want to see women released and empowered? Join Mark Wreford, live from the Orchard Conference, as he unpacks scripture to give us a fresh perspective on God and the way we read the Bible!

Join Rachel Hughes as she interviews Marg Bristow, Bee Hughes & Damilola Makinde on the power of repentance, intercession and fasting.

Amy looks at how Divine Power works in and through us. Focusing on Ephesians 2, she explores how we can step into His power in greater measure.

Rachel Hughes encourages us to put on our spiritual glasses and wake up to the spiritual battle going on around us. Are we going to fight with the weapons of the world and are we going to take our stand with divine tools that have divine power.

In the final episode of our 'Jesus Meets' series we look at the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8. Jesus demonstrates remarkable compassion for this woman by transcending every politic argument to dignify her. He steps into her shoes, takes her place and gives her freedom from her past and for her future.

This month we look at the story of the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15. On first glance, it appears that Jesus speaks offensively towards her yet once again He's actually elevating this woman who has no social status but demonstrates a heart full of faith. Join us as we unpack themes of offence, desperation, faith and holiness.

Join us live from HTB Focus as we invite the incredible author and communicator Jo Saxton to unpack Jesus’ encounter with the bleeding woman in the book of Mark. We pray this episode would give you a fresh, deep revelation of the way Jesus sees and loves you today.

Join us as we invite Dr Lucy Peppiatt to unpack Jesus’ encounters with Martha in the gospels of Luke & John. Recorded live at Wildfires Festival, we pray that this episode will bring deeper revelation of who Jesus is and what that means for us as female disciples in the 21st century!

Did you know the story of The Woman at the Well records the longest encounter Jesus has with anyone recorded in the book of John? The way Jesus dignifies this woman is breath-taking! As we dive into this extraordinary dialogue, we pray you’d receive a fresh revelation of the grace, mercy and destiny Jesus is longing to pour into your life!

In this episode, we zoom in on Mary meeting the risen Jesus in the garden and discover that this encounter has so much to teach us about the way God wants to speak to us! Where and how does God speak to us? What does his voice sound like? How can we hear him more clearly?

This episode we’re looking at Joanna & Susannah from the book of Luke and how they model discipleship that’s marked by an encounter with Jesus. This encounter leads them to whole-hearted devotion, leading to their radical obedience and resulting in a remarkable legacy!