Diamonds Girlcast: Recent Episodes
Diamonds Scotland
Diamonds Girlcast is a place for honest conversations that empower and support young women in their faith. Creating a space to talk about identity, purpose and value through stories, interviews and topics that matter. Diamonds Girlcast is a place for learning that you have value, a voice that needs to be heard and a purpose worth living for through fun and creative conversations.
Join Gill as she chats with Ruth and Danni from the Diamonds core team about friendship - the joys and challenges of real friendships with depth and also what the bible says about the kind of friend we are called to be.
Keep an eye on our socials as we look at other kinds of relationships over the next few weeks.
As our Clothes Swap fundraising event is coming up this month, we wanted to chat with Laura Young (Less Waste Laura) to highlight he importance of sustainability and ethical treatment of workers within the fashion industry.
In our final episode of this series, I'm joined by Adom Otoo from International Justice Mission (IJM), as we discuss what it means to live free in Jesus, the context Adom finds herself and how this impacts her sphere of influence.
In this episode, I'm joined by Anneka Wallington, founder of Recognised (a social impact jewellery brand) as we discuss what it means to live free in Jesus, the context Anneka finds herself and how this impacts her sphere of influence.
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I'm joined by friend of Diamonds Rachel McNicol, who shares with us what it means to live free in Jesus and how this impacts the context she finds herself as a law student and her sphere of influence including her involvement with dance and cheer teams.
I'm joined by friend of Diamonds Becky Dunphy, who shares with us what it means to live free in Jesus and how this impacts the context she finds herself working for the NHS and her sphere of influence including her involvement with Christians in Sport.
To find out more about Christians in Sport Camps, follow the link below:
https://christiansinsport.org.uk/events/sports-camps/
I'm joined by Kirsty Haxton who is the events manager for Magnitude. Join us as we hear from Kirsty what it means to live free in Jesus and how this impacts the context she finds herself and her sphere of influence.
I'm joined on the podcast by Bethany Barrie, a Glasgow based musician. Join us as we hear from Bethany about what it means to live free in Jesus and how this impacts the context she finds herself and her sphere of influence.
We had a great time at Magnitude this summer. Friend of Diamonds Eilidh Best has a conversation with Naomi Allen from Open Doors Youth about what it means to be called by God.
We loved being at Magnitude this summer. Friend of Diamonds Eilidh Best caught up with some people when she was out and about at Magnitude to find out what it means for them to be found, valued and called by God.
The final episode in our series 'Conversations with...' Is finally here, and this week we get to hear from Danni Angus, one of the newest members of our core team.
Join with Ashleigh and Lisa as they get to know Danni better and discuss everything from hot chocolate to cows with a whole lot of wisdom inbetween. Danni shares about her journey from being involved with Diamonds Scotland as a teenager to now serving on team as well as her love for creation and how she currently being inspired to try new things!
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In the penultimate episode in our 'Conversations with...' series we get to know on of the newest members of our team as a trustee, Georgia Smith.
Ashleigh and Lisa catch up with Georgia and hear about she got inovlved with Diamonds Scotland. In this episodes the girls chat friendships and trusting in God's provision and plans for our lives. Georgia shares her wisdom of giving her spare time and friendships over to God and how she has seen him move clearly in these situations.
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The next episode in our Diamonds Girlcast series features Gill, from our fabulous core team of volunteers.
Gill shares how she 'caught' the vision for Diamonds Scotland and why she is so passionate about the work we do. She also leaves us with some cracking reminders of how God is with us through everything and what reassurance and restoration looks like when we follow Jesus. The team also chat about creativity and how each person explores their creativity differently.
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Heres to another honest conversation between the gals on the Diamonds Scotland team. This week Ashleigh and Lisa catchup with Ruth, another one of our fabulous core team.
Ruth inspires us with the latest podcast she has been listening too and shares her fav scripture which is her anchor through the good times and the bad. She also give us the timely reminder to take our eyes off ourselves and place them on Jesus, especially when we are anxious.
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Join Ashleigh and Lisa for another great chat, this time with core team member... Katy Schulga!
The trio cover everything from Chai syrup to leaning on the truth of God's word even when we don't feel it!Katy shares her journey of being involved with Diamonds Scotland and reminds us of how we can serve God in different ways, in each season of life.
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This week Lisa interviews Ashleigh, co-host of the Diamonds Girlcast.
The gals have a good honest conversation about clothing ourselves with God's word at the start of each to equip ourselves for whats ahead. Ashleigh also shares her wisdom on authentic sisterhood and gives us real 'food for thought' about the different seasons of friendship.
If you are inspired by Ashleigh and why she joined the Diamonds Scotland team, then why not drop us a message and get involved with the work we are doing. It would be amazing to hear from you.
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Our latest Diamonds podcast features one of our amazing trustees, Odele Harding.
Odele shares her wisdom with us around leadership, equipping ourselves with God’s word and reflecting on how we can turn our weaknesses into strengths.
Join Ashleigh and Lisa as they have a chat over a cup of tea.
This week Ashleigh catches up with the 'new' Diamonds Scotland Director Lisa Fraser-Binns. In this episode Lisa reflects on seeking God's will learning about God's gentleness, grace and faithfulness.
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Join us for the first episode in our new series 'Conversations with,' as Ashleigh chat's with the inspiring Bridget Sunderland, Founder of Diamonds Scotland. Hear how God called her to start Diamonds Scotland and what she has learnt on the journey along the way.
In an open and honest conversation about seeking God's will and knowing when to let go, Bridget also encourages us with what is God is speaking to her about and what is inspiring her at the moment.
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Is joy a thing? A feeling? More?
Join Bridget and Ashleigh for their last episode in this years advent series focusing on finding joy!
Christmas joy is not about small kids meeting around a tree, it’s not about feeling ‘Christmassy’ although … most people love a bit of that. The joy of Christmas is all about the faith that is unshakable, the hope that isn't found in things that change, the love that comes with a personal invite to a stable and lastly, joy which when we know these things we can also experience despite what we may face and feel even today!
As always expect honest conversations that make you think but also bring you some joy no matter what you may face this Christmas time!
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Merry Christmas.
Feeling the love? Not yet? Not at all? Sometimes Christmas can feel the most lonely place. So often the adverts we see at Christmas show happy families, friends partying together, loved ones loved up … but often life doesn’t present that. Families are broken, people are heartbroken and often friends are not always easy to find.
Tune into this weeks podcast to hear Bridget and Ashleigh unpack the message of love found in the story of Christmas. In this picture we find God coming to love those who didn't feel loved and which is seen in the faces and lives of the homeless, the broken, the people who don’t have hope...maybe even us?
This weeks episode invites us to come and visit the baby who was found in a manger with the most unlikely parents and guests and who invites us also to meet him all over again right where we are!
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What are we hoping for this Christmas? Presents? Peace? Unity? Family harmony?
These are all really good and great things but if your life or family is anything like Bridget's or Ashleigh's...this is not always the reality.
Join the Diamonds Girlcast for their second episode of their Advent series as they unpack the theme of hope and how we can all know and find hope this Christmas no matter what.
Sounds a little too good to be true ... but as Bridget and Ashleigh discover, hope found in a relationship with God is different than me hoping for a great present under a tree. Unshakable hope is found not in getting the list of things we ‘hope for’ this Christmas but in a little baby born into a family who had nothing...find out more by tuning in today!
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This christmas what do you have faith in?
Holding onto faith when the way ahead seem uncertain is no easy thing. This Christmas Bridget and Ashleigh from the Diamonds Girlcast are unpacking some key themes around faith, hope, love and joy and what it means to find these in life even when things seem upside down and uncertain.
This weeks episode focuses on Mary, Jesus's mother who had outstanding and unshakable faith despite her very uncertain future. Bridget and Ashleigh take a honest look at her life and ask questions around how we, like Mary can find faith that lasts and endures even when things seem dark and difficult.
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8
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It's here - our ultimate episode of this series! Can you find our strengths? We believe you can and we want to support and encourage you as you do it!
Join Ashliegh and Bridget on the Diamonds Girlcast this week for their last episode in the series Best Plans. This weeks episode unpacks how we find out strengths and find ways to move into the dreams and hopes we have for our future even when we have experienced things falling through, failure, grief and loss!
You are amazing and have many gifts and talents to give to this world and we would love to inspire and encourage you to find yours! Tune in now to listen and find those strengths you already have!
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Well here it is ... that fun episode you all have been waiting for ... perhaps not but also why not?
Diamonds Girlcast is all about having honest conversations and so here we are wanting to have a honest conversation about grief and loss. It is sadly again one of the challenges of life that we all will face at some point.
Many of us prefer to ignore it, to try bypass it and pretend its not there but when it comes to plans that haven't worked out - grief and loss are part of the game and so we want to unpack this topic so we can together learn to process, deal with and even find healing from some of the hardest things we may face in life.
Bridget and Ashleigh lead by example, not pretending that life is always sweet but being honest about life when it is not. They share some thought on how we might start to process and make space for grief in our lives without it overwhelming us and through this process find a path and way ahead with the help of seeking God and all he is for us in the middle of our mess.
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Have you ever failed? ... lets be honest. No one likes to fail ... but it is part of life some would say inevitable so here we are having a conversation about what we do when we fail. When it all goes wrong and everything has hit the fan ... how do we respond?
If we accept that failure is part of life then we have a chance to choose who we handle it, how we cope with it and importantly how we respond to it.
This week on the Diamonds Girlcast Bridget and Ashleigh unpack some of the challenges of failure, why its so, so hard, why we all want to avoid it but also how we can learn to cope and even thrive from it.
As always, Bridget and Ashleigh unpack this series with honest conversations that make you think, challenge and hopefully inspire you to know that even in the middle of failure all is not lost!!
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Join Bridget and Ashleigh for their second episode in our series all about finding out future when things seem to all go wrong.
Dream Goals hosts a conversation between Bridget and Ashleigh all about how do we navigate a future when things seem uncertain and plans haven't worked. Are goals helpful? When do we need them? When do we need to let go and go with the flow? As exam result come in perhaps you haven't gotten what you wanted or needed ... Diamonds Girlcast are here to help support you as you find your path going forward. With practical tips, funny stories as well as honest conversations that make you think this weeks episode will challenge and inspire you to seek God with all your heart and find hope in your future.
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Are you a planner? Or more of a 'go with the flow' kind of person? Both are great - however at some point plans, ideas, hopes fall through and what then?
Join Bridget and Ashleigh for the Diamonds Girlcasts for our next podcast series all about how to cope when it all doesn't go to plan...
As exam results come in perhaps your feeling happy that you got the results you wanted? Or like many of us ... maybe your not? Thats okay ... as you are not alone but sometimes it feels like the world has fallen apart and we don't know where to go.
Episode 1 comes to you in the middle of that space ... what do we do when it all goes wrong? How do we respond? How can we find a way forward? Join Bridget and Ashleigh for their latest series together as they unpack the challenges of dealing with disappointment and fin dinging a way forward when the plans seem to have gone out the window!
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Join us for our last episode in our mini series on stress.
This week on the Diamonds Girlcast Ashliegh and Bridget unpack the final episode in the series by looking at the pressure we all can find ourselves under especially around exam time.
With helpful conversations that unpack what causes the pressure we often feel to whats to become aware and what we can do about Ashleigh and Bridget bring helpful tips and parts of their own stories in dealing and copying with the pressure that comes from exams and other life areas!
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This week on the Diamonds Girlcast Ashleigh and Bridget are unpacking study strategy!
With lots of top tips and great ways to manage the study period this weeks episode thinks through how our environment can play a significant role in helping us study well to how we plan in rest, looking after ourselves as well as how to thinking through finding a study strategy that works for you.
Join us now on the Diamonds Girlcast and listen in for how to manage what can be a stressful time for anyone going through exams or tests.
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Ever felt so worried you felt sick? Sadly that's most of us. Worrying can leave us feeling stuck, paralyzed and in fear but - with some key principles we can start to see worrying patterns change and for us to have some of the headspace that worrying takes up back!
This week on the Diamonds Girlcast our team are unpacking the challenges of dealing with worry and it's impact on our minds, bodies and behaviors.
Ashleigh and Bridget unpack some of the reasons why we tend to worry, thinking about the impact this has on our mental and physical health and how we can start to change the worry cycle.
As always expect conversations that will challenge and inspire.
We are excited to share our new podcast with you - stressed out - we are unpacking all things exams stress and how do deal with it!
We know this time of year can be a really challenging time for those facing exams and if your not one of them ...sadly life is still stressful. So we have created this podcast series to unpack how to navigate the challenges of stress, copying with the anxiety of exams and importantly how to find some peace in the craziness of it all.
This week Ashleigh and Bridget from the Diamonds Girlcast start to unpack this by thinking about how we manage stress, the impact this has on how we think, feel and behave and importantly ... how we find ways to cope!
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Join us for our last session of the series here at the Diamonds Girlcast!
This weeks episode Ashleigh and Bridget take a look back at all thats been covered from looking for love, dealing with heartache, friendship, learning to love well and how to find a good relationship.
This weeks episode looks at how we choose to turn up in relations ships particularly how we love others, what shapes this and how we find healing from past hurst and even difficult relationships that we may still be part of.
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Are you looking for the one? Do you even believe thats a thing? ... (hint hint we don't) But what so we do when we want to be in a relationship but are not? Is our whole lives on hold? Can we find meaning? Fulfillment?
This weeks episode talks about how we look for a relationship if we want to be in one - particularly thinking about the pressures behind this, what motivates us and how we can still live our best lives even if we haven't found 'a relationship' yet.
Ashleigh and Bridget unpack this weeks topic on loving well by taking the focus off the 'one we haven't found', to the one we do know, 'us', and how by focusing on loving ourselves is a great place to start when wanting to be in a relationship.
Join Ashleigh and Bridget this week as they think about how we can make love our goal in all we do and how choosing love doesn't just transform our lives, the relationships we are part of but also those around us and how they approach their relationships!
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How do we grow lasting friendships that stand the test of time?
Join Ashleigh and Bridget on this weeks Diamond Girlcast series as they unpack some thoughts on how we can build friendships that can be places of security, hope, belonging and life!
We all know that friendship that ended badly, the argument that couldn't be resolved and the heartache that came from a loss of a dear friend but building meaningful friendships can happen! Tune in today and join the Girlcast team as they navigate this important topic!
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This weeks episode is all about reclaiming singleness!!!
In such an important area and topic the Diamonds Girlcast crew are excited to unpack some of the really unhelpful feelings and thoughts around being single and share some hope for those of us who find ourselves single whether by choice or circumstance!
On this weeks podcast Ashleigh and Bridget tackle some of the challenges around being single, some of the difficult and hard feelings often associated with it and bring some hope and encouragement in reframing how we approach being single!
Fed up of people asking if you have a partner? Boyfriend? Hurt by people saying that they are praying for you when they find out you don't have that 'special person?'...don't worry your re not alone. Explore this topic with Bridget and Ashleigh as they unpack what the Bible says about being single and what this means for your life, your friends or anyone you know who is single!
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Do you believe that if you were in a relationship, had someone who loved you the way you would like your life would be better? Do you feel like your life is on pause...that the best life, real life is on the otherwise of a relationship?
Often we believe that if we were in a relationship we would be happy, successful and feel complete ... but sometimes as a result this means we wait to live the life we have, we compromise what is important to us and can even loose who we are in the pursuit of love.
Join Ashleigh and Bridget on the Diamonds Girlcast this week as they explore what influences us as we pursue relationships, asking questions such as is love enough? What makes us happy? Will love and relationships satisfy us? How do we learn to love ourselves so we can go into relationships in a way that means we are not looking to be rescued?
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Tune into our new podcast series here at the Diamonds Girlcast all about love!
Kicking off the series this week is Bridget, Director of Diamonds Scotland and Ashleigh who is part of the core team.
We live in a world that tells us our value is in how loved we are, wanted, admired and desired by others - especially when it comes to relationships. We are popular if we have a boyfriend or girlfriend, we are good enough, popular enough if we know that others find us attractive and want to be like us but sadly this can mean that we chase after relationships - not because they are good or with the right people but because we are trying to fill a void in our lives that tells us once we have a relationship, a partner we will be happy...
This weeks episode is all about finding love... how do we find good love?
Is your greatest fear being alone? If so, you are not on your own! This week Bridget and Ashleigh unpack the reasons we rush into relationships, why we find ourselves in relationships what cause us disappointment, hurt or don't fill our need to feel happy and wanted and dispel some of the myths around finding love in our lives. As ever expect open and honest conversations that will encourage, inspire and challenge you as you navigate love in your life.
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Fourth in our Advent Podcast - Saved is a chance to hear the reason behind Christmas. On Christmas Eve are you ready to meet the baby born in the stables all those Christmases ago?
Listen into this weeks podcast episode with Ashleigh and Bridget as they unpack more of the story of Mary as she got ready to meet the savior of the world.
This weeks episode focuses on meeting the baby born in the stable on the first Christmas all those years ago. Often we feel we have to have life sorted to be ready to meet someone important. But this Christmas we want to encourage you to come as you are whatever that is and to listen to what God would say to you this Christmas time... even in the middle of mess, challenge or joy. Merry Christmas from us all at Diamonds Scotland.
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Join Bridget and Ashliegh for our third episode in our Advent podcast. This weeks podcast is all about unpacking the miracle of Christmas.
This weeks has open and honest conversations (as always) as we ask some of the tough questions such as what do we do when we don't see the miracle we are waiting for? Do miracles exist and what is our role?
As Christmas approaches we may be feeling Christmassy and excited ... but for some of us we may not. Today's podcast talks about the challenge of finding God in unexpected places, in waiting, in grief and pain and that ultimately the first Christmas all those years ago was one where light came to a very dark world.
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Join us for our last episode in our advent podcast series thinking about God's 'promise' to us.
Mary in the middle of her mess and challenging situation chooses to remind herself of God's promise to her and challenges us to think about what God's promises to us is in the middle of life's craziness?
Join Karen and Bridget for this last episode as they welcome the new year in and think ahead to all the unknowns that lie ahead ... what does it mean to hold onto God's promises especially when we can't perhaps see the good things we have hoped for or promises we feel we are waiting for still?
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Listen into our second episode of the Diamonds Advent Podcast. Karen and Bridget unpack more of our advent focus of thinking about Mary and her response to the new of God sending his son Jesus.
When life is challenging and hard it can be the most natural thing to focus on our problems, our fears and anxieties... maybe thats just us? But Mary despite her situation chooses to thank God for His goodness and be thankful. Today's episode is about how an attitude of gratitude can make all the difference when facing uncertainty and challenge. Tune in now and let us know what you think.
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Joy - sometimes hard to find and difficult to feel? Even at Christmas.
Welcome to our new podcast series for Advent. A space to get ready for the real meaning behind Christmas and a chance to connect with God even if you are not feeling Christmassy. The Diamonds Girlcast team are back to share this new podcast looking at the person of Mary, Jesus's Mother and how she might be able to help us find Joy this Christmas season.
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This is our last episode in our series on image! We have loved sharing this with you and hope that you have been challenged and inspire by what we have chatted about.
This week Ruth Atherton join us again for a final session on our image series as we talk about actions. We have shared and chatted over what shapes and impacts our view and image of ourselves so we can better understand who we are who we want to be.
This series we hope has inspired you to view yourself as God does - made in his image and for a purpose not defined by the world around you but by God.
This week we share on how important it is that we understand how God views us and how if we understand this it can mean our actions are shaped by God and have a eternal impact!
This week on our podcast Bridget is speaking with Ruth - one of the Diamonds core team. This weeks conversations are all about what shapes and impacts our character.
Our character is such an important part of who we are as it impacts all of what we do and how we do it. Your biggest impact on the world and on your own life will be down to your character! Big topic but Ruth has some great things to share as we unpack this conversation together.
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Body image! This is what we are exploring in this weeks podcast. Hope you can tune in for some great conversation with Ashleigh from our Diamonds Core team and Bridget as they unpack some of the challenges around our body image and how we learn to value the bodies that God has created.
Everyone at some point has struggled with their body but why is this? What contributes to the negative self-esteem and our bodies and importantly is this out of our control or can we do anything about it?
Ashleigh and Bridget share openly on this weeks podcast about their own body image and confidence issues and ask the important questions about what we do about this when we feel low or unconfident about how we look?
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Do you love social media?
We do because it's full fo great stuff and is a great way to stay connected and keep up to date with the latest trends but... we all know it can also be a hard place. One where we can find ourselves feeling inferior, one where we feel not good enough or that there is a pressure to be a certain way. Just us? We don't think so and as such we have a whole episode talking about how to navigate the tough stuff of social media and how to get out of it what we really want.
This is episode 3 in our Image series which we are loving sharing with you. Today's focus is on how the world of social media influences and shapes who we are, how we think, act and ultimately plays a big role in shaping our image so tune in for some challenging conversations with Gill Cruthers, one of Diamonds Scotland's Core Team and Bridget our podcast host who will be sharing their own challenges with social media and how they have approached navigating the tough stuff!
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How's your mind?
Have you ever asked that question? This week Bridget and Karen, from the Diamonds Core team are thinking about how are minds impact how we view ourselves from how we think, to what we say, how we act and even how we think, speak and act towards others. All of this influences how we view ourselves and therefore is a huge part of our image. We often believe that who we are is what we do... and to a certain extent that is true ... but there is a deeper layer that influences how we act and that is what we are thinking about this week. It's about how we think... so how is you're thinking?
Our minds are a really important part of us but often we can feel like we struggle with how we think either about ourselves or the world around us. Perhaps like us, you have had your own mental health challenges and often it's hard to know how to start to tackle this... but this is why this podcast is here. To talk about the tough stuff, hopefully shed some light on the things that need it and to find some hope for the places in our lives that are difficult
This is week Karen shares some great tips on how to help us focus our minds on what is important, how to respond to the challenges and find ways to move forward in the direction you want to go! Listen now.
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Join us for our latest podcast series all about image!
Where do you get your image from? What contributes to it? Shapes it?
These are important questions as who we are impacts all of our lives as well as others.
Join Bridget, Diamonds Scotland's Director and Ashleigh as they unpack some of the things that impact how we view ourselves and start to have conversations that will make you think about what you let influence who you are and the filters that contribute to this.
Honest and real conversations as always - join us as we start to get real about this topic!
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Join us this week for a very important conversation about race on the Diamonds Girlcast.
Our news feeds over the last year have shone a spotlight on the injustices of racism across our world that are still prevalent today. But what is our response here at Diamonds? What is your response?
Bridget and Bea from We Are Tearfund unpack a conversation around the importance of us all standing for anti-racism in our communities. They discuss what that actually means and that we all have a role to play when it comes to standing for racial equality.
Beginning with the bible this episode starts the conversation on race and considers how together we can seek a world free from the inequalities of racism and where all humans are seen as equals no matter what the color of their skin is. Be part of this conversation – you are very much welcome.
If you would like to know more about how you can make a difference to climate change we would recommend you check out We Are Tearfund https://wearetearfund.org for great ways to get more involved in making a difference to this issue.
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This is the last episode in our justice generation series and what a series it has been! This week we conclude our conversations around justice by talking about a very important topic – slavery! Do you know that this is still an issue here in our country today? – as well as over the world.
Bridget and Bea from We Are Tearfund unpack the myths of slavery and why as Christian’s liberation and being set free is at the heart of the faith we profess. Slavery is our issue, and it is also our responsibility to care about. Jesus came to set people free … what does that mean for us as the justice generation? As we follow Jesus example as his disciples?
Join us as we wrap up our conversations over the last week and join us as we step out in faith to act justly and love mercy in our world today and the places God has called us.
If you would like to know more about how you can make a difference to climate change we would recommend you check out We Are Tearfund https://wearetearfund.org for great ways to get more involved in making a difference to this issue.
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‘Our house is on fire’ – words we have all heard across our news feeds from Greta Thunberg. But what is our response?
This week on the Diamonds Girlcast Bridget and Bea from We Are Tearfund talk about all thing’s climate and change! What does climate change and Zac Effron have to do with each other? Come find out and whether or not the world we live in is really in crisis at all?
Today we want to start to have a conversation where we take responsibility for our role and think about our impact on the world we live in.
Bridget and Bea talk about everything from is the crisis real? What causes the issues if so and why does the choices that we make change the world we live in?
Join us for important conversations about how our faith effects how we respond to challenges such as this.
If you would like to know more about how you can make a difference to climate change we would recommend you check out We Are Tearfund https://wearetearfund.org for great ways to get more involved in making a difference to this issue.
Enjoy our podcast? Could you support by donating to Diamonds Scotland so we can continue to build and develop resources like these to support and inspire young women in their faith. For morning information please head on over to our website. https://www.diamondsscotland.org.uk/get-involved
Welcome back to our new series the Justice Generation. This week we dive in deep to some of the world’s biggest problems. Poverty and hunger. Do you know that you are part of the answer to the worlds problems?
We all love an adventure story – one where the challenges are overcome and good triumphs over evil. That is the story of the Bible and guess what … you are an intrinsic part of it!
You can be part of the solution to hunger and poverty! However, if a topic like this leaves you feeling overwhelmed … do not worry you are not on your own.
Join us this week for a conversation on why this is our business and how we can get involved even if this issue doesn’t affect us directly. In fact – this week on the Diamonds Girlcast Bridget and Bea share that if we profess faith in Jesus this issue is our problem and so we need to find a solution … one where we are all involved. Tune in now to find out more.
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Please also check out the resources mentioned here today at We Are Tearfund.
https://wearetearfund.org/
Poverty has a face and it is often a women’s. This week on the Diamonds Girlcast join Bridget our host and Bea from We Are Tearfund as they tackle the ever so important topic of gender!
This podcast series is exploring topics around justice and why we all have a role to play when it comes to seeing our generation become justice champions and where the injustices of this world, such as gender inequality are no more. We all know this is a huge topic and one that has a long way to go but it is about us having conversations like this one – where Bridget and Bea start to uncover the roots of the issues of gender inequality and how we are called together to stand for more that these injustices will start to be transformed into justice.
So how do we fight for equality? What does that look like? What is our role to play and how do we get to where we want to go? These are some of the questions that the justice generation podcast series aims to tackle so tune in now and as always, we would love to hear from you – get in touch today.
Like what you hear? Would you consider supporting our podcast financially? It costs money to produce our podcasts and we want to make sure our resources are free for young women to be challenged and inspired in their faith! For more information on who we are as a organisation and how to support please visit our website here.
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Please also check out the resources mentioned here today at We Are Tearfund.
https://wearetearfund.org/
Welcome to our new series – the Justice Generation! That’s you!
We are thrilled to share this new podcast with you with our good friend Bea Roy from We Are Tearfund. Bea will be joining us for our next six episodes all about justice and how this generation, that’s you and me are called to be part of God’s amazing work bringing justice and restoring what is broken.
This week we tackle big topics and questions like why does poverty exist? What is my role and can I really make a difference in a world that seems so broken? Tune in for honest as ever conversations that will get you thinking practically about the choices you make and the impact your life has on the world around you!!
Like what you hear? Would you consider supporting our podcast financially? It costs money to produce our podcasts and we want to make sure our resources are free for young women to be challenged and inspired in their faith! For more information on who we are as a organisation and how to support please visit our website here.
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Please also check out the resources mentioned here today at We Are Tearfund.
https://wearetearfund.org/
Commitment ... does that make you feel secure or the opposite?
This is the last episode in our podcast series on prayer and mental health. We have loved sharing this content with you.
In this weeks episode we take time to think about all we have covered so far over the last six weeks and conclude our conversations around how we can connect to God as the source of all we need, remembering who he is for us in the movements of challenge. We have shared on what it looks like to focus on God's goodness even in the face of grief and pain as we wait for his perfect timing for all he has called us to as we seek him with our lives. This is our commitment - that we would pursue Jesus more and more, day by day and in so doing bring peace and love to those around us as we follow Jesus together.
Crystal and Bridget take time this week to unpack how in our commitment to step up and follow God we cannot do this on our own. This episode asks important questions like what it means to commit with others in the community of the church? What can get in the way and how we can plant ourselves well so we can be sure to continue on in the commitment of faith.
Like what you hear? Would you consider donating to the work of Diamonds Socotland so we can continue our work supporting and equipping young women in their faith. For more information please visit our website. https://www.diamondsscotland.org.uk/get-involved
You have a vital role to play in this world and you are here for a reason.
Do you believe that?
Sometimes when we look at the world around us it can feel overwhelming to know where to start, how to make a difference and be that person someone can rely on ... but you can be.
This week at Diamonds Girlcast we are thinking about the role we play in the lives of others as God calls us to seek his kingdom in all we do and as we live for him with our whole lives.
This series has had a focus on our mental health through the lens of prayer. This week we create space to think about how we can support others mental health through prayer and practically what this means for us. With great conversations and tips from Crystal this weeks episode will inspire you to know God has you on this earth for a reason and that you make a difference.
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What do you connect into? What is the source of your energy? Hope? Peace?
What we connect into has a huge impact on our lives. If we are not connected into the God who has designed us for a life in relationship with Him we can find ourselves being overwhelmed by life challenges and difficulties. Are you anxious? Worried? Afraid? Stressed? Worn out? As we look ahead to an uncertain future how do we deal with the challenges we are facing?
Welcome to our new podcast sereis. We are delighted to share our new series with you and believe it will be place where you will find hope, peace and encouragement for all you face right now. Diamonds Scotland have teemed up with our friends at 24-7 Prayer Scotland with our good friend Crystal Cryer for some great episodes on dealing with our negative mental health in light of a relationship with God. It's going to be packed full of great stuff to get you thinking as well as practical ways to engage in what we are talking about.
This week we set out why we are taking time to chat this important stuff over, asking question like how do we connect to God? What does that even mean and look like in our lives and particularly how does connecting to God make a difference for my mental health?
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Are you in a season of waiting?
No one likes to wait. Much of life recently has felt like a waiting game. But what would happen if we started to view the waiting times in our lives not as wasted time but time in which God has a definite plane and purpose for our lives. Waiting is never wasted with God and in fact it is planned and purposed by him.
This week on the Diamonds Girlcast Bridget and Crystal talk about what it means to wait well and how we can use this space in our lives as a place for hearing God's voice in our lives.
As ever expect honest and open conversations and Bridget and Crystal unpack some of the challenges that come with season of waiting such as our identity, self-esteem, confidence and how we respond when we are not in control.
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What is your focus? When you are having a bad day what is your focus? The pain? Frustration? Anger? The end of the day - trying to get past the pain?
No one likes living through tough stuff but sadly it is part of life. Many of us have had to journey through tough stuff recently but the most defining thing is often not the issue itself but what we do with it. Our response.
This week the Diamonds Girlcast we unpack an important conversation around the power of focusing on Jesus in the middle of pain and challenge and that in the very place of pain, in the middle of our cries for help and even in the moment of unanswered prayer we can experience real hope and a peace that surpasses anything we can cultivate or manage ourselves.
Seems to good to be true? Trust us it's not - tune in now.
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What makes you anxious or stress out? When life feels like it is kicking you in the teeth - when it is all to much - what do you turn to? God?
Often when things are hard we tune to things we hope will help us ... but can in fact leave us feeling more alone, isolated, depressed and hopeless. Maybe this is just us?
This week on the Diamonds Girlcast Bridget and Crystal take time to share on the importance of know who God is for us so when the tough times come (and sadly they will) we have an anchor we can trust. When life is tough and we feel like we can't cope - we need to KNOW who God is for us.
As ever you can expect open and honest conversations as Bridget and Crystal reflect on their own challenges of trying to find God when he seems silent and where finding God in the hardest places can bring us peace even when life is really difficult. They tackle some of the tough questions like where is God when it all goes wrong while pointing to the place and promised of prayer as a response to facing the tough stuff. Tune in for more on how we can find hope in the middle of mess and for practical ways to engage in prayer when we struggle to find words.
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Join us for our last podcast episode in our series Influence through Vision.
This week Bridget and Chloe wrap up the conversations around leadership and influence with talking about Vision. Do you know where you are going? What purpose your life has? What you want to do with your life? No? Don't worry ... most people often don't. But what would happen if we were to view our lives not as a programs to be worked out but places where we give our yes fully to God and where we invite Him into our lives totally? Perhaps the pressure and stress that we feel in 'working out our lives' might just start to feel different?
Tune in and find out if this is even possible and what it might look like to find a new purpose and vision for your life as you follow God with your whole life. As always expect honest and real conversations that will challenge you, make you think and importantly encourage you to walk in your influence and leadership that God has given you to make a difference in this world.
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Friendship breakdown? Personality clash? Whats your challenge? As we lead and influence others we will come across challenges. What is defining isn't the issue as such but more about the way we respond and deal with the challenges we face. So gear up girls ... its time to get honest, real and face some of the tough stuff!
Jesus didn't shy away from the tough conversations or the difficult issues. Infact he dealt with them in a way that inspired change and transformation. What would it look like for you to influence others like Jesus did in the challenges you face that would mean they became places of growth, blessing and opportunity? Tune in now for some real honest conversations about some of the toughest stuff and how to find growth in the places that seem most unlikely!
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How we treat others defines our influence and leadership. This week on the Diamonds Girlcast Bridget and Chloe are thinking more about what it means to lead and influence like Jesus. Jesus famously came not to be served but to serve others. This challenges our view of influence and leadership which so often focuses on ourselves and not the needs of others.
So how do we lead and influence where we put the needs others before our own without compromising ourselves? How do we love well? Serve well and still be true to who God has called us to be? Leadership and service often don't go hand in hand but if we want to lead like Jesus then we need to see how he acted towards others. This weeks conversations include talking about; pride, insecurity, boundaries and how we create and develop a servant heart in all we do. Tune in now.
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Tempted to be someone your not? Often we can feel like who we are isn't what is expected or wanted by others and can leave us feeling like we need to change who we are. Or perhaps we feel the need to compromise to fit in and be liked, or we feel the need to earn the respect of others by acting a certain way or that we have to prove ourselves to earn our place. All of these pressures mount up and where does it leave us?
This week on the Diamonds Girlcast Bridget and Chloe unpack some of these leadership challenges and think about the importance of building our character on who God says we are and not on others expectations, opinions or views. As ever you can expect lots of honest conversations and some fun stories to help think about how we can grow our character in a way that means we lead more like Jesus.
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How we view ourselves changes not just our lives but those we influence and lead around us.
This week on the Diamonds Girlcast Chloe and Bridget unpack what it means to lead and influence from a place of security in our relationship with God. With honest conversations about learning to deal with our insecurities to leading from a place of value this weeks podcast shares openly on navigating the pitfalls of insecurity, seeking our value from the affirmation of others to finding true identity security in our relationship with God. Lots of honest conversations and some good helpful tips!
Regularly tune into our podcast? Enjoy what you hear? Would you consider supporting the work of Diamonds Scotland by giving regularly to our work so we can continue to develop our resource such as our podcast? For more information please visit our website. Thank you.
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We are excited to share with you our new sereis on leadership and influence where we are joined with a new co-host, Chloe Hopkins from Kyria Network. The Kyria Network aims to empower women to lead in their spheres of influence and therefore we are going to have great things to share with you as we explore what it means to influence and lead.
We all influence and lead in different ways whether we realise this or not and as a result we make a impact on the world around us but impact do we have? What shapes this and how?
Regularly tune into our podcast? Enjoy what you hear? Would you consider supporting the work of Diamonds Scotland by giving regularly to our work so we can continue to develop our resource such as our podcast? For more information please visit our website. Thank you.
https://www.diamondsscotland.org.uk/get-involved
The last in our relationship series, Created for Freedom focuses on the importance of knowing that as children of God we are created to be free and to live out our lives from a place of acceptance and unconditional love. This episode unpacks why this is important, what difference this makes on our lives and how we view others and importantly the influence this therefore has on the relationships we are part of.
We all know that relationships can be tough and can leave us feeling fearful, hurt or confused. This weeks conversation we hope will leave you feeling hopeful as well encourage you to find healing where you need it and to start to walk in freedom from fear and anxiety. Tune in now and join the conversation.
Like what you hear? Why don't you download, subscribe, and share with your friends and let us know what you think. We would love to hear from you.
Support
Childlinehttps://www.childline.org.uk
Womens aid for support with Domestic AbuseNational https://www.womensaid.org.uk
Local https://www.grampian-womens-aid.com
Mental Health Support https://www.mind.org.uk
Pornography Support https://thenakedtruthproject.com
Other Resourceshttps://www.youthscape.co.uk/services
This week in the Diamonds Grilcast's Relationship series we are thinking and talking about sex! When it comes to sex, the emotional and physical aspects of our relationships are intrinsically linked . Both sides matter however this week we are choosing to focus on the physical side. We hope you are up for some honest and real conversations.
We will be thinking about why God made sex, why it is important, what place it holds in relationships, how we can heal when sex hasn't been respected as it should be and importantly what it looks like for us all to pursue the best in relationships as well as the physical side of them.
Did you enjoy todays episode? If you did please download, subscribe and share with any of your friends and we would love it if you left a review. Thank you for listening.
Support
Childlinehttps://www.childline.org.uk
Womens aid for support with Domestic AbuseNational
https://www.womensaid.org.uk
Local
https://www.grampian-womens-aid.com
Mental Health Supporthttps://www.mind.org.uk
Pornography Supporthttps://thenakedtruthproject.com
Other Resourceshttps://www.youthscape.co.uk/services
Where do you find your wholeness? Purpose?
Sometimes we look for this in things that sadly don't bring the fulfillment we want - they leave us feeling inadequate, needing more and maybe lost... This week on the Diamonds Girlcast we are talking about everything to do with Pornography and Masterbation and why it can leave us feeling less instead of more, broken instead of whole or lost instead of being found. What next?
We share honestly and openly on why we look for purpose in things like pornography especially and think about what it's impact on how we view ourselves, our relationships as well as others is. What does it look like to break free from addictive behavior associated with Pornography and Masterbation and how do we find help?
Don't worry this episode is filled with hope and ways to get support so don't worry if you are feeling confused, on your own or lost when it comes to this topic. If you have enjoyed this episode and found it helpful why not share with your friends and download?
For further support on the topics covered in this episode please see some organizations we would recommend you check out.
Support
Childlinehttps://www.childline.org.uk
Womens aid for support with Domestic AbuseNational
https://www.womensaid.org.uk
Local
https://www.grampian-womens-aid.com
Mental Health Supporthttps://www.mind.org.uk
Pornography Supporthttps://thenakedtruthproject.com
Other Resourceshttps://www.youthscape.co.uk/services
Join us as we dive into the world of dating this week in our second episode of our relationship series. We have been created for relationship with others … but what does this look like? How do you find the right person? Should we date and if so, how do we go about it?
As ever there is some laughs, more embarrassing stories as well as food for thought on thinking about the role we play in the choices we make and the impact they have on ourselves and others.
For further support with any of the topics covered in todays episode please see links to some organizations that can offer you support with what you are feeling.
Support
Childline https://www.childline.org.uk
Womens aid for support with Domestic Abuse
National https://www.womensaid.org.uk
Local https://www.grampian-womens-aid.com
Mental Health Support https://www.mind.org.uk
Pornography Support https://thenakedtruthproject.com
Other Resourceshttps://www.youthscape.co.uk/services
Welcome to our new podcast series Created For ... which gets very real and honest about all thing’s relationships!
With special guest and new co-host Bethany Macdonald from the Naked Truth Project we will be talking dating, emotions, sex, pornography, finding healing from hurt as well as thinking about the role we play in the relationships we are part of.
This series will challenge and inspire you to get real and honest as you explore what it means to have relationships that are honoring and respectful for yourself, others and also God.
Check out https://thenakedtruthproject.com for more info on this podcast series partnership.
You are created to belong, to have a place in this world and be valued. Sometimes we struggle to find our place, to be valued and feel accepted which can leave us feeling anxious, alone and not worthy. What then?
This week on the Diamonds Girlcast we are thinking about our emotions, their impact on how we view ourselves and how this can also shape how we approach relationships.
We all want to belong, to feel loved, that we matter and are important and this is no bad thing but what happens when we look for this solely in the relationships we are part of? How can we learn to be confident in who we are and be confident in the relationships we are part of without our emotions ruling our behavior and decisions? Subscribe and listen to find out more and if you like this podcast please share with your friends.
For further support on the topics raised in this episode please see support organizations listed below. Thank you.
Support
Childlinehttps://www.childline.org.uk
Womens aid for support with Domestic AbuseNational
https://www.womensaid.org.uk
Local
https://www.grampian-womens-aid.com
Mental Health Supporthttps://www.mind.org.uk
Pornography Supporthttps://thenakedtruthproject.com
Other Resourceshttps://www.youthscape.co.uk/services
Christmas Joy! Not feeling Christmassy yet? That's ok. This weeks episode from our advent podcast series unpacks the idea that Joy isn't always based on how great life is and that in fact when things feel dark, challenging and not happy we can experience God's joy even when we may be struggling to see what is good.
This weeks episode invites our next guest Dez Johnson from Alpha Scotland to share on this topic with personal stories and great content! If your looking to find some joy this episode will make you laugh, cry and smile! We promise. Dez gets involved in our epic Christmas quiz with extra competitiveness as well as sharing his top banter!
Like what you have heard? Subscribe, listen and share with your friends and get in touch. We would love to hear what you think of our podcast series.
For more information on Alpha Scotland please check their website out here.
https://www.alpha.org
Is Christmas more then the gifts under the tree?
This week we are joined by Amy Summerfield from Kyria Network on our advent podcast series as we get excited for Christmas. Perhaps the most competitive of all our guests Amy take our Christmas fun and games to a whole new level as well as sharing some amazing wisdom on the real gift to us all this Christmas time. Expect lots of laughs as well as some inspiring nuggets of wisdom as we get ready for the Christmas season.
If you have enjoyed tuning into this podcast sereis why not share with your friends and on your social media. We would so appreciate it and we will give you a shout out too!
For more information on Kyria Network please visit their website here.
http://www.kyrianetwork.com
Do you feel hopeful right now?
This weeks advent podcast continues our theme of looking forward to Christmas as we explore the topic of hope. The world may seem very hopeless and that hope seems very far away or unrealistic for us right now. However there is hope ...
This weeks Episode invites our guest, Bea Roy from Tearfund Scotland to share on this topic and how we can find hope even when things seem totally hopeless.
As always this podcast episode is packed full of real life conversations around what matters most, the tough stuff in life as well as some good fun Christmas games and our epic Christmas quiz! We hope you enjoy.
If you have enjoyed listening to this weeks podcast please subscribe, listen and share with your friends. For more information on Tearfund please visit their website here.
https://www.tearfund.org
Do you feel peaceful? Maybe not and perhaps no wonder when the world feels so uncertain.
This weeks podcast invites Kirsty Haxton from SU Scotland and Powerpoint Scotland to share her thoughts on how we can find God's peace even in the middle of the hardest circumstances that life can throw at us.
Kirsty shares honest and personal stories of how she has found God's peace in the most challenging of times and encourages us to find that same peace no matter what life may look like. Expect some good Christmas fun as Kirsty joins in our epic Christmas quiz and fun games! Play along and let us know how you get on.
For more information on SU Scotland and Powerpoint please visit their websites below.
https://www.suscotland.org.uk
https://powerpointscotland.com
If you have enjoyed this episode please subscribe to our podcast, listen and share with your friends.
Join us for our new podcast series for advent as we look forward to Christmas and find the true meaning behind why we celebrate at this time of year. With special guests each week sharing on the importance of Christmas this new podcast series is sure to get you thinking, bring you hope and even joy in the middle of times that can feel quite dark.
For this weeks episode we are joined by Sanda Blaire from Youth for Christ Scotland who shares with us about how we can celebrate even in the middle of the tough stuff in life as well as some great competitive Christmas fun for us all to enjoy.
Like and listen to our podcast regularly? Why not share with a friend and spread some fun Christmas cheer.
Who is the Holy Spirit? What does he do?
This weeks podcast looks at the last and the very important part of God - His Holy Spirit. With real reflections and accounts of God's Spirit from the Bible, Bridget and Cheri unpack why God brought his Spirit to the world and the difference this makes to our lives day to day.
For more information on the Holy Spirit and what he does in our lives check out this great video from our friends at Soul Survivor.
https://www.soulsurvivor.com/talks
Why bother with God? When our world is so advanced and we have come so far is God redundant?
Bridget and Cheri take a honest look at who God is, what the Bible says about who he is and why we should still make room for him in our lives. Welcome to our new podcast series, Foundations, taking a look at the foundations of our faith and taking time to ask the questions that matter.
Should we pray? Does it make a difference? How can you tell?
This weeks episode unpacks the importance of prayer, how to get started if you have never prayed and how we can learn to walk in the purposes God has for us on a daily basis through prayer. With some reflections and tips from our friends at 24/7 Prayer International Bridget and Cheri take time to go through the Lords Prayer, shared by Jesus with his friends as a guide to getting started with prayer.
For more information on the resources mentioned in this podcast please check out the below resources.
https://prayercourse.org
https://www.24-7prayer.com
Who is Jesus? A wise teacher? or a crazy guy?
This weeks podcast unpacks the evidence behind believing in who Jesus was and what it means to put our faith in him today.
Bridget and Cheri take a look at how we can trust that Jesus lived, died and rose from the dead and what impact this has on our day to day lives.
For more information on some of the content that was shared in this episode please check out further resource below.
https://www.alpha.org
What is the point of the Bible? Is it an old fashioned, out of date book or does it have something relevant to say to us today?
This weeks episode looks at why we can still trust the Bible, its reliability and how we can test it to know if it's true. From talking history to poetry and everything in between Bridget and Cheri take a real and honest look at how we can trust the Bible, its place in our lives and some helpful and practical tips to getting started in reading it.
For some helpful resource on getting started to read the Bible check out these great resources.
https://www.youversion.com
Is there a point to church? Should I make space for it in my life and what does that even look like?
This weeks episode concludes our Foundations Series looking at the foundations of the Christian faith by lastly focusing on the place and importance of Church. Church can be a hard place for many people so we want to get real about this understanding that God still has a plan for the church today and it includes you and me!
Bridget and Cheri take time to share ways of connecting into church, even during Covid-19 and how you can get started if your new to church.
Do you know that you carry and have great influence?
You have been created and placed on this earth for a reason and to make a difference. This episode concludes this part of our series on finding our purpose. Bridget and Cheri have a think about how the influence we carry can be used for good in helping the world be a better place rooted in our relationship with God.
Finding my influence will help you think through what it means to carry influence to those around you as we are influenced by God's value system and perspective on our purpose. Bridget and Cheri round up their conversations on finding our purpose by looking at how important it is that we see our purpose rooted in following Jesus with our whole lives and that as we do this God will take care of the rest.
Do you have a dream? A hope? A wish? This weeks episode unpacks the importance of knowing you have been created for a great purpose whether you know your dreams and ambitions for your life or not.
The pressure to 'have & know your dream', can either feel like your whole life depends on the success of your dreams or that somehow we miss out on the purposes of life or why we exist if we don't know or have a dream.
Bridget and Cheri unpack these myths and think through how we can look to God first with what we hope for, learning to trust him for the process of pursuing our ambitions and dreams.
We all want to feel like we have a place in the world. That we are wanted and importantly belong but this is so much easier said then done isn't it?
So often we feel the very opposite, that we don't belong and that there isn't a space for us unless we conform to others expectations, standards or criteria. What happens when it seems that the world hasn't got space for us?
This weeks episode Bridget and Cheri get real about our need to be empowered so we can learn to value our place in the world whether or not others accept who we are. They unpack this in light of what God says about who are and where we belong in the world - learning to value ourselves as created in the image of God.
This episode gets honest about the challenges of being disempowered, how we can overcome this and importantly be catalyst for creating change and growing communities around us that empower others.
What roles do you play in your life? At school? With your friends or family?
The roles we play and walk out say something about who we are but is this in contradiction to how God views our purpose? What happens when our roles change or when they are maybe taken away ... do we somehow become less of a person?
This weeks episode sees Bridget and Cheri share honestly about the place of the roles we play, their importance but also their impact on how we view ourselves, our identity and worth.
This episode gives you a chance to view the roles you play in a different light and will encourage you to value yourself in all you do as children of God.
For further support on todays topics please visit the following sights or talk to a trusted adult.
https://www.childline.org.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk
Finding my voice unpacks the challenges we experience with the pressure to stand out in our world to be noticed and accepted by others but where this can come at the price of being rejected and unwanted too.
How do we learn to be ourselves, to find our voice and have confidence in ourselves in a world that tells us contradicting messages on our purpose? This weeks episode sees Bridget and Cheri unpack this challenge with some reflections on learning to find your voice when we have perhaps been rejected, hurt or not accepted by others. They have a think about how we can learn to valuing ourselves as God does, finding ways to be authentically ourselves in the world around us and how this can lead to us walking out our true purpose and meaning without the pressure to conform.
We are back with a new series from the VIP sessions, focusing on purpose. How do we find our purpose in life? This series sees our lovely co-host Cheri Young return from SU Scotland to join us for some good old hilarity and honest conversations on life's important topics. This episode is a overview of what this series will be looking at, particularly in relation to where we find our purpose, what influences this and how we can learn to view our roles, dreams, ambisions as well as influence in light of who God says we are. This weeks episode considers the different messages we receive from society, to family and friends to school and how our history also shapes how we approach who we are and where we find out purpose. Get ready to grab hold of your purpose and who you are meant to be!
Social media is an important part of our lives but often we can find it overwhelming, negative and challenging to be part of. This weeks soundbite, the last in our series, takes a look at how we can use social media for good and that it can and should be a place of hope. Laura Young shares on her experience of learning to be real with her followers on her account @lesswastelaura while also recognizing the place of boundaries in how and what we share with others. This weeks episode will be sure to encourage you to use social media for good and bring hope to the online world.
For more on what Diamonds Scotland is all about follow us @diamondsscotland or visit www.diamondsscotland.org.uk for more information.
Perfect. Thats often how we feel we should be. Wether we are talking about how we dress, how we act or how others view us the pressure to be perfect is huge. This weeks soundbite Bridget and Laura share on the importance of recognizing not just the negative impact of perfectionism but also the place of realizing that in accepting ourselves as 'imperfect' we create space for God in our lives and also his plan and purpose for our us. With real life stories and personal reflection this weeks episode will encourage you to value yourself as God does and inspire you to walk more closely with him.
For more on what Diamonds Scotland is all about follow us @diamondsscotland or visit www.diamondsscotland.org.uk for more information.
What does your clothes say about you? Bridget and Laura have some honest conversations about what we put on our bodies and what messages we share with the world around us by how we dress. From fashion labels to sustainability this weeks soundbite will challenge you to think about the role you play and the message you share with the clothes you choose. Sharing helpful top tops to get you started Laura Young shares on the challenges of fast fashion and how taking responsibility as Christians is not just for ourselves but for others specifically within the industry of fashion.
For more on what Diamonds Scotland is all about follow us @diamondsscotland or visit www.diamondsscotland.org.uk for more information.
Our bodies are important and how they are treated matters. This weeks episode uncovers some real life examples of learning to love our bodies and talks through some of the reasons we can struggle with our body image. Particularly thinking about how God has designed us and how he views us Bridget and Laura share personal reflections on learning to accept our body image and how we can learn to view it as an important part of our purpose given to us by God.
For more on what Diamonds Scotland is all about follow us @diamondsscotland or visit www.diamondsscotland.org.uk for more information.
Who are you? How do you describe yourself? This weeks episode shares thoughts on the labels we are given by others and ourselves as well as exploring the impact of this on how we live our lives. Expect honest conversations that will help you reflect on how God views you and how we can learn to get the balance between his opinion and that of others right.
For more on what Diamonds Scotland is all about follow us @diamondsscotland or visit www.diamondsscotland.org.uk for more information.
Introducing series three - shorter soundbites packed full of laughs and conversations that make you think. This weeks episode takes time to get to know our new co-host Laura Young who works for Tearfund Scotland and who has a passion for looking after the environment and empowering others to do likewise. Check her out here @lesswastelaura Our soundbite sessions will be taking a look at issues of identity, focusing on how we can learn to live out our identity in Christ. We will be chatting about everything from body image to fashion and social media. Leave us your comments and thoughts over on our instagram page @diamondsscotland and join the conversation we would love to hear from you.
For more on what Diamonds Scotland is all about follow us @diamondsscotland or visit www.diamondsscotland.org.uk for more information. Check out our Youtube channel Diamonds Sessions here.
Check out Charlie Macksey's Ted Talk here
Valued by God is our last episode of series two unpacking how we can learn to start to value ourselves as God does. From conversations on how to step out of our old value systems to learning how to step into God's value this episode is as practical as ever. Bridget and Cheri talk about how we can learn to firstly put healthy boundaries in place in our lives and secondly recognize our triggers that can mean we slip into our old patterns of behavior. Bridget and Cheri share on the importance of learning to allow God into this process through looking at the Bible. This weeks guest speaker is Georgia Chalmers who is a regular listener and shares some great wisdom on her own experiencing of learning to find her value in God's words and how this has impacted her perspective of herself.
Local to Aberdeen/shire:
http://www.penumbra.org.uk/service-locations/north-area-services/aberdeen/
https://www.mha.uk.net/services/acis/index.php
https://www.aberdeenfoyer.com
Broader support nationally:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/anxiety/https://www.thecalmzone.net
https://www.mind.org.uk
Valued by Myself takes a look at the narrative we speak over ourselves and what influences this. As always expect some hilarity amongst the honest as ever conversations as Bridget and Cheri discuss the challenges in learning to change the story we speak over oursleves when how our perspective and God's are not the same. This weeks special guest speaker is Cloe Spencer who shares her story of learning to accept God's value of herself in the moment and not when she had accomplished things. Her story brings us insight, perspective and hope for us all as we learn to make sure the words we say over ourselves bring us life and help us to walk more closely with God.
Local to Aberdeen/shire:
http://www.penumbra.org.uk/service-locations/north-area-services/aberdeen/
https://www.mha.uk.net/services/acis/index.php
https://www.aberdeenfoyer.com
Broader support nationally:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/anxiety/https://www.thecalmzone.net
https://www.mind.org.uk
Valued by our culture is what we are all tuned into but what happens when this doesn't fit with how God values us? How do we navigate the messaged of the culture around us which are always changing and what God says about who we are? Valued by Culture uncovers some of the messages our culture speaks over us and considers their impact on how we view ourselves and those around us. Guest speaker Ruth Atherton from Glasgow shares on her journey in learning to accept herself in the face of online pressure to be a certain way and how learning to view herself as God does has helped her accept herself and live a life free of feeling not good enough. With some good fun jokes from Cheri as well as open conversations on the pressure to be accepted this episode unpacks some of the challenges we all face and outlines some ways we can begin to navigate these positively.
Local to Aberdeen/shire:
http://www.penumbra.org.uk/service-locations/north-area-services/aberdeen/
https://www.mha.uk.net/services/acis/index.php
https://www.aberdeenfoyer.com
Broader support nationally:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/anxiety/https://www.thecalmzone.net
https://www.mind.org.uk
Being valued by others is something we all look to find our purpose in but what happens when we start to only find our value in what others think? Bridget and Cheri unpack this episode with reference to some honest real life examples that will help you think through this important topic. With special guest Stef Fowler, a youth worker from Aberdeen, sharing on her own personal journey through finding her value in God this episode will help you unpack why you may look to others for your value and the impact of this on your life and how you view yourself.
Expect some crazy 'life recommendations from Cheri', more 'serious ones' from Bridget and open and honest conversations that will help you think about the importance of your value and how we can learn to find that first in who God says we are.
Resources referenced in podcast:
https://shereadstruth.com/category/daily-devo/
https://www.24-7prayer.com/helpmepray
https://weare.tearfund.org/groups/
Broader support nationally:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/anxiety/https://www.thecalmzone.net
The first episode in series two, the V.I.P. Sessions - looks specifically at our value and where we get this from. Bridget is joined by a new co-host Cheri Young from SU Scotland and together they unpack this new series looking at the importance of our value and worth discussing where we get this from, the impacts of this and how we can learn to value ourselves as God does and as a result be able to live out the lives we are meant to. Expect some fun examples from Cheri's comedy humor and stories that are open and honest. Valued by Who gives you a insight into the up and coming new series with special guest Ashleigh Smith sharing her fresh perspective on some of life's challenging topics.
For further support and resources on the subjects covered in this episode please check out the below links.
Local to Aberdeen/shire:
http://www.penumbra.org.uk/service-locations/north-area-services/aberdeen/
https://www.mha.uk.net/services/acis/index.php
https://www.aberdeenfoyer.com
Broader support nationally:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/anxiety/https://www.thecalmzone.net
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk
Last episode in the series, More than Actions takes a look at how important our actions are in terms of how we treat others as well as how they define us. Bridget and Suzi tackle the tough topic of bullying in a real way that invites us to look at our own behavior as well as that of others. Thinking through how to cope with bullying behavior to changing our own behavior this episode shares on the importance of how God values and views our actions as a key place to start to deal with this challenging topic. With special guest Sophie Hibbard sharing on her own experience of being bullied and how she came through a tough time this episode will give you tips on how to start to support yourself, find copying mechanisms as well as ways of changing our behavior if we have been struggling in how we act towards others. Series two will follow shortly.
For further support on the topics covered in this episode please see resources and links below.
Childline https://www.childline.org.uk/searchpage/?query=bullying
Respect Me https://respectme.org.uk/bullying/
Children 1st https://www.children1st.org.uk/help-for-families/parentline-scotland/guidance-advice/bullying/
National Bullying Helpline https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk
More than Image takes a look at how we express who we are to the world and those around us in terms of our image. Bridget and Suzi unpack a honest conversation around how we present ourselves and what influences this as we learn to be confident in who we are and the place of our faith. Expect honest conversation, creative input and an some great ideas from Laura Young who works for Tearfund. She shares some great practical tips on how we can make sure that how we act is in line with who we want to be and asks some important questions for us to consider as we think about the person we are becoming.
For more support on the topics raised in this podcast please visit the following websites.
Local to Aberdeen/shire:
http://www.penumbra.org.uk/service-locations/north-area-services/aberdeen/
https://www.mha.uk.net/services/acis/index.php
https://www.aberdeenfoyer.com
Broader support nationally:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/anxiety/https://www.thecalmzone.net
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk
More than Words takes a honest look at how we view ourselves particularly in terms of the words we speak and the impact these have on our self-confidence, identity and therefore value. Using creative ways to engage in how we view ourselves Bridget and Suzi take time to unpack what influences us in this, the impact of it and how we can find hope in the words God speak over us. With guest speaker Hannah Urquhart sharing her personal story on her journey of learning to speak God's words over herself and the transformation this has brought More than Words will inspire you to love yourself as God does by starting to speak truth over your life.
Resource Reference - Gods words of Truth - Who you Say I Am.
https://images.app.goo.gl/6H2sECB3cFJdCkvP7
For more support on the topics raised in this podcast please visit the following websites.
Local to Aberdeen/shire:
http://www.penumbra.org.uk/service-locations/north-area-services/aberdeen/
https://www.mha.uk.net/services/acis/index.php
https://www.aberdeenfoyer.com
Broader support nationally:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/anxiety/https://www.thecalmzone.net
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk
This Episode focuses on how we cope with the tough stuff in life and explores ways of responding that help us walk more closely with God. Bridget and Suzi unpack the challenges of struggling to cope, talking openly about how we can all turn to ways of copying that trap us instead of bringing freedom. As well as being honest about the tough stuff there is space for finding healthier copying mechanisms and conversation around creative ways of bringing yourself peace in anxiety and comfort in uncertainty. With guest speaker Emma Campbell sharing her journey through a eating disorder and how she found strength in her faith to overcome her anxiety this episode will inspire you to know that God can heal and bring peace in the most challenging of times and has a purpose for you to know freedom in whatever you are struggling with.
For more support on the topics raised in this podcast please visit the following websites.
Local to Aberdeen/shire:
http://www.penumbra.org.uk/service-locations/north-area-services/aberdeen/
https://www.mha.uk.net/services/acis/index.php
https://www.aberdeenfoyer.com
Broader support nationally:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/anxiety/https://www.thecalmzone.net
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk
This Episode focuses on the importance of our emotions as integral parts of who we are as humans made in God's image. Bridget and Suzi talk about why we have emotions, their importance, the challenges they can cause and how we can start to overcome these as we focus on God. This episode will look at positive ways to start to process our emotions and the place of faith in how we approach who we are and how we feel.
For more support on the topics raised in this podcast please visit the following websites.
Local to Aberdeen/shire:
http://www.penumbra.org.uk/service-locations/north-area-services/aberdeen/
https://www.mha.uk.net/services/acis/index.php
https://www.aberdeenfoyer.com
Broader support nationally:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/anxiety/https://www.thecalmzone.net
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk
A taster and introduction to the upcoming Diamonds Girlcast - a podcast for teen girls. Series one, Made for More focuses on our positive wellbeing from a Christian Faith perspective. This episode gives you a chance to meet your hosts, Bridget Sunderland and Suzi Sherriffs, two youth workers from Aberdeen who have a passion to see young women learn to value themselves as God does and live lives full of purpose following Jesus.