Divine Gravity: Recent Episodes
Divine Gravity
Welcome to the Divine Gravity podcast: exploring how we, as ordinary Christians, can live everyday lives that help others experience the outrageous goodness of God. Through a blend of biblical reflections and inspirational interviews, we hope that each episode will equip us all to grow in compassion, courage and community.
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Kathryn, Linsey and Indy, return for season two of Dviine Gravity, looking at how our theology may be impacted by lived experience.
With thanks to Luke Mitchell, Chris Mitchell and Music Box Productions.
Linsey, Kathryn and Indy discuss the Nativity and the child Christ's affront to the power dynamics of human culture.
We look at The Wise Men (Matt 2), The Syrophenician Woman (Matt 15, Mark 7), Hezekiah and Isaiah (2 Kings 20) and Deborah and Barak (Judges 4).
As a team, we felt we needed to reflect on the current cultural focus regarding Black Lives Matter. We talk about our personal reactions, the challenges we see ahead and delve into some of what the Bible and Jesus say about this issue. This was recorded prior to the Forbury incident.
In this episode, we explore how God can become visible in the everyday through windows in our lives.
This is our first lockdown episode, so our apologies for the poorer sound quality.
Looking at Jesus Healing ministry, we explore His desire to bring hope. We first recorded this in November, long before the current public health crisis. Maybe you'll find it encouraging, maybe challenging. We hope you get something from it.
Part Two of our time with Dr Claire Bankole and Rev Anika Parker of SYC. We pick up by looking at their process of mission, and how small groups of friends are the best tool for changing lives and helping others.
Dr Claire Bankole and Rev Anika Parker, join Indy to talk about their calling and passions, as part of Shift Youth & Community.
This is a two-part episode, picking up next week looking at their process of mission.
Indy, Kathryn and Linsey explore Christmas and Advent, focusing on the less-told story of Zachariah and Elisabeth.
Beth Hare from Home for Good, joins Indy to talk about the power of fostering and adoption.
If you want to know more about Home for Good, or to get involved, visit their website;
www.homeforgood.org.uk
Linsey, Kathryn, and Indy delve into the Wedding at Cana, and discovering more about his Christ's contagious compassion for those around Him. We'll be looking at John 2:1-11.
Linsey and Indy will both be speaking on Saturday 23rd November, at the SYC National conference, in the beautiful Cotswolds. Tickets cost about £45 for the day, with lunch and dinner included. The day runs from 9am-9.30pm, and there is the option to stay over night. Please do come and join us if you can, all the information and further booking details are available on the SYC website www.syc.life/event/nationalconference2019
How do we know what God is asking of us? Linsey, Kathryn and Indy explore the calling of Jesus' disciples and their response to him, abandoning their boats on the shore.
Matthew 4:18-22
Mark 1:16-20
Linsey, Kathryn and Indy discuss Jesus' experience in the wilderness and our response to intimacy.
Bible passages for this podcast;
Matthew 4:1-11
Mark 1:12-15
Luke 4:1-15
How do we build a community? Andre Van Eymeren from the Urban Shalom Society joins us to talk about flourishing communities and the practical steps required to create them. If you hope to be part of a flourishing community in your school, workplace, church, or local neighbourhood, Andre's insight and stories will be invaluable.
Andre's links...
http://urbanshalomsociety.org/
https://www.community.how
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Linsey, Kathryn and Indy, explore the Baptism of Jesus, touching on the power of humility, and finding healing within chaotic waters.
In this powerful episode, Indy is joined by Jessica from Oasis India to discuss their front-line work with victims of trafficking.
This is an emotionally moving episode and contains subject matters some people may find distressing.
If you wish to donate or support Jessica in her work, please follow one of these links;
uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/oasisindia
www.oasisindia.org
During our first podcast, Indy, Kathryn and Linsey explore how God can use anyone to make a difference in our world, while looking at the story of Jesus as a boy, lost in Jerusalem.