Sanctuary First

This week we are thinking about Foothills, those early adventures where play and imagination are as important as determination and endurance. As a child a trip up the hill in the local park can become a trek of survival against the odds to crest the highest peak… all before getting back in time for tea! Turning molehills into mountains is part of the fun of childhood.

In this podcast Albert talks about the challenges of staying the course as a Christian. The podcast is interspersed with the well known hymn, ‘He who would valiant be” performed by Albert, Iain and Colin Jamieson.

Albert talks to Len Bennett about his trip to Israel to visit the Tabeetha School. Len also shares a song that takes him back down memory lane.

There was a Soldier is a show that is on at the Fringe. Liz and Mary talk about what inspired them to create this show.

Albert talks with Tim O’Connor from the band Ashton Lane. Tim is working as a volunteer to help relieve some of the stress that faces the 4000 refugees held in camps at Calais.

Albert speaks with Willie McCulloch, minister at St Andrew’s Church in Rome, about some of the things that have challenged and inspired him during his time of ministry in Rome.

Albert chats with Martin Robb who is a working hill farmer in Perthshire. They talk about the issues facing farmers and how the church can support farmers.

Jim Wallace speaks on Power.

Albert speaks to Norman Smith from the Church of Scotland’s Mission and Discipleship Council