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God’s Promises in the Middle of Pain – The Week Ahead Podcast with Ken Robinson Have you ever wondered where God is when life hurts? / When prayers seem unanswered, doors close, and the pain doesn’t make sense? In this heartfelt episode of The Week Ahead Podcast , Ken Robinson explores how to hold onto God’s promises right in the middle of life’s toughest seasons. Drawing from Scripture, honest re...

How to Hold On to God's Hope When You Feel Overwhelmed Do you ever feel like life is overwhelming? When the stress, the noise, or the constant demands leave you wondering, “How am I supposed to keep going?” In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast with Ken Robinson , we talk about how to hold on to hope when life feels overwhelming. Maybe you’re facing health struggles, family pressures, o...

Why God Permits Trials and Challenges Why does God allow us to go through hard times? If you’ve ever asked that question, you’re not alone. Life can throw challenges at us that feel overwhelming — health struggles, family pressures, financial worries, and situations that seem senseless. It’s natural to wonder where God is in the middle of it all. In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast with Ken...

Living Today with Eternal Purpose What are you really living for? Is life just about getting through the week, paying bills, and ticking off tasks—or is there something bigger at stake? In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast , Ken Robinson explores what it means to live with eternal purpose in the middle of everyday life. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:18 and Colossians 3:23, Ken demonstrates how...

When You Feel Stuck, Remember God Is Still With You Have you ever felt like life has hit pause? Perhaps you’re praying for change, but nothing seems to shift. Maybe you’re working hard, but doors won’t open. Or possibly your faith feels dry, as if you’re standing still. It’s frustrating. It’s lonely. And it can make you wonder if God has forgotten you. In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podc...

Have you ever asked yourself, “Does my everyday work really matter to God?” Maybe you’ve thought, “I’m not a pastor or a missionary — I just go to work, pay the bills, and try to keep life together.” It’s easy to wonder whether the ordinary jobs we do, the small routines of life, actually count for anything in God’s eyes. Hi, this is Ken Robinson, and welcome back to The Week Ahead Podcast. This w...

Big or Small, Every Role Matters to God Have you ever wondered if what you do really matters? Maybe you serve quietly in the background, or your days are filled with ordinary tasks that don’t seem to make much of a difference. It’s easy to think that only the significant, visible roles are essential to God. But the Bible tells us something very different. In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast...

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I really where God wants me to be?” In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast , Ken Robinson explores a question many of us wrestle with: how to know if we’re on the right path in life. Drawing from Proverbs 3:5–6 , Ken reminds us that when we trust the Lord with all our heart, He promises to make our paths straight. Instead of leaving us in the dark, God f...

Do you ever wonder what you really have to offer? Maybe you’ve seen others teach, lead, or serve so naturally and thought, “I could never do that.” Or perhaps you’ve questioned whether God could use someone like you in any meaningful way. In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast with Ken Robinson , we explore the truth that every follower of Jesus has been given at least one spiritual gift — a un...

Have you ever felt like life is just one long to-do list? Wake up, go to work, pay the bills, cook dinner, collapse into bed, and then do it all again tomorrow? Sometimes it feels like we’re only surviving — just getting through the week. But the Bible reminds us that God created us for more than survival. In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” T...

Living Free from Anxiety with God's help, One Day at a Time Do you ever feel like your mind is racing ahead into tomorrow, piling up worries that don’t belong to today? Anxiety often steals our peace by dragging us into the future before we even get there. In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast with Ken Robinson , we talk about how to live free from anxiety by learning to trust God one d...

Letting Go of Worry: Casting Your Cares on God (1 Peter 5:7) Do you ever feel weighed down with worries about work, family, health, or the future? Maybe you’ve had nights where your mind won’t switch off, replaying all the “what ifs.” In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast with Ken Robinson , we look at one of the most practical and comforting verses in the Bible: “Cast all your anxiety...

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, running through all the “what ifs” in your head? What if the job falls through? What if my health takes a turn for the worse? What if the kids don’t turn out okay? Fear of the future can creep in so easily, stealing our peace today while offering nothing in return. In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast , Ken Robinson talks honestly abou...

Courage Comes from Trusting God, Not Control Do you ever feel like the more you try to control things, the more anxious you become? Maybe you’ve planned every detail, fixed every problem, or held tightly to a situation—only to realise it’s still slipping through your fingers. The truth is, real courage doesn’t come from control. It comes from trust. In this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast...

What to Do When Worry Keeps You Awake — Finding God’s Peace Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, while your mind races through every “what if” you can think of? You know you need rest, but worry seems to have other plans. Instead of winding down, your thoughts keep circling around tomorrow’s problems, yesterday’s conversations, or the things that won’t leave y...

How to Experience God’s Peace That Passes Understanding Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, your mind racing with worries you can’t seem to turn off? Or maybe you’ve thought, “If I could just fix this one thing in my life, then I’d finally feel at peace.” The truth is, real peace doesn’t come from everything working out perfectly—it comes from God Himself. In this week’s episode of...

Why Fear Doesn’t Have the Final Word with God Do you ever find yourself lying awake at night with your mind racing/worrying about all the “what ifs”? Maybe you’ve felt the weight of anxiety that just won’t let go. Fear is something we all face, but it doesn’t get the final say in your life. In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast with Ken Robinson , we delve into how to transition from anxiety t...

I n this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast , Ken unpacks how a life of discipline leads to peace. Drawing from Proverbs and the example of Jesus, he shows that discipline isn’t about harsh rules, but about building protection and freedom into everyday life. You’ll hear how small, steady habits—like prayer rhythms, healthy boundaries, and simple routines—create space for God’s peace to settle in. W...

Do you ever feel like your thoughts just won’t switch off? Maybe you lie awake at night replaying worries about family, work, or the future. Or perhaps your spirit feels tired and distant from God. In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast , Ken Robinson shares how we can train both our minds and our spirits with the Word of God. Romans 12:2 reminds us to “be transformed by the renewing of your mi...

How to Keep Going When You Feel Like Quitting — With God’s Help Have you ever had one of those weeks where you feel like you’re running on empty? The pressure’s heavy, the energy’s gone, and you’re not sure how to keep going. In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast , Ken Robinson talks honestly about what to do when you feel weak — and how to stay steady even in those times. Drawing from Isaiah...

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’ll do it tomorrow” — only to find tomorrow never comes? We all put things off. Sometimes it’s a simple job around the house. At other times, it’s a tough phone call or even taking the time to pray. And the longer we delay, the heavier it feels. That’s why in this week’s episode of The Week Ahead Podcast , I’m talking about Beating Procrastination with God’s...

The Week Ahead Podcast with Ken Robinson is a weekly encouragement for everyday Aussies who want to walk with God in real life. Each episode is simple, down-to-earth, and easy to listen to over a cup of coffee, in the car, or on your morning walk. Ken takes one practical theme—such as finding peace in a busy week, building habits that last, or learning to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned—...

We’ve all been there — starting with big plans to change something in our lives, only to find ourselves slipping back into old patterns. Maybe it’s losing your temper. Perhaps it’s breaking a habit. Possibly it’s maintaining a daily Bible reading habit. Whatever it is, discipline is complex . And if you’ve ever wondered why your willpower doesn’t seem to be enough, you’re not alone. In this episod...

Have you ever started with good intentions, only to find yourself giving up after a few days? Maybe it’s reading your Bible, praying before work, or letting go of a habit that’s holding you back. You’re not alone. The truth is, self-discipline isn’t just about willpower. It’s a battle inside us. And if you’ve ever felt that struggle, today’s episode is for you. In this week’s conversation, I’ll sh...

Have you ever had someone say the right word at just the right time? A quick “thank you,” or “I’m proud of you,” that lifted your whole day? Or maybe you’ve carried the sting of careless words, spoken years ago, that still echo today. Words matter. They can wound, or they can heal. They can break someone down or build them up. In this final episode of our series, we’re talking about how to use our...