Orbit: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Orbit – a devotional series from the team behind Satellites, designed to help young people to create and maintain a daily rhythm of engaging with God’s word and growing in understanding and experience of the Christian faith.
In our final Orbit of the week, Beth looks at how a daily walk can help us connect with God's creation.
As we wrap up the book of Mark, Beth shares some thoughts on waiting with God at the centre of our hope.
Today, Beth Bright looks at Mark 15 - where Jesus meets the 'Boris Johnson' of that time…
In the final Orbit reflection of the week, Sarah introduces us to the honesty we can find throughout the psalms.
Join Sarah today as she looks at whether Jesus is interested in the little details of life…
In our final Orbit reflection of the week, discover how to have confidence in God - even in the midst of despair.
What's the greatest commandment? Join Josh as he explores this in today's Orbit reflection.
In our first Orbit session with Josh Deveraj, he reflects on what it means for Jesus to be omniscient.
Join Pete today as he introduces us to Bartimaeus and reflects on how Jesus transformed his life.
In the first Orbit of this new week, Pete Baker shares about how we can centre our lives around Jesus as the Son of God, not just a friend or great teacher.
In her final Orbit reflection, Lauren looks at Psalm 4 and what it means to ready yourself for prayer.
It's our last session with Esther - today she's reflecting on Psalm 3 and how we can cling onto the goodness of God, even when our circumstances are difficult.
In today's Orbit reflection, Esther shares some thoughts on the story of Jesus healing the bleeding woman in Mark 5.
“Silence, be still.” Join Esther as she reflects on the impact these three words have when we face storms in life.
Today, Esther is sharing some thoughts on the parable of the mustard seed - check it out!
Join Esther Swaffield-Bray (from IJM UK) for the first Orbit reflection of this new week!
Today, Gemma looks Jesus meeting and calling Matthew - and how this challenges us to befriend others in our own lives.
Join Gemma Milligan - part of the team at @Youthscape - for the first reflection of the week!
Join @mrmartinsaunders for the final reflection of the week - beginning our journey through the psalms with Psalm 1.
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Today's reflection is from the end of chapter 1 of the book of Mark - all about Jesus spending time with God in the quiet place, and how he invites us to do the same.
WeAreSatellites
Start your day by joining @mrmartinsaunders as he reflects on the good news of Jesus!
WeAreSatellites
Today @mrmartinsaunders is taking a look at Mark 1:9-13 - covering Jesus' baptism as well as the temptation he faced in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights.
WeAreSatellites
Join @mrmartinsaunders as he takes a look at the first few verses of Mark chapter 1 and sets you a short challenge for the day.
WeAreSatellites
In the last orbit of this week, Jemimah looks at one more encounter between Simon Peter and Jesus, and asks: what does it mean to give the whole of our lives to following Jesus?
Today Jemimah looks at a story that might feel strange - and even a little bit gross - as Jesus washes his disciples’ feet, and explains why this is actually a radical act of love and leadership.
In our second story about Jesus and Simon Peter, Jemimah looks at where God is when we feel like we’re in the middle of a storm.
Join Jemimah as we begin to follow the story of Simon Peter and Jesus, starting with their first meeting.
Youthscape’s Jemimah Allen introduces this week’s special Orbit series, which will be supported by a series of on-site activities and reflections at the Satellites event in Peterborough.
In the last Orbit of the week, Rachel reflects on Luke 4 - Jesus' encounter with the authorities in the synagogue.
In today's Orbit, Rachel reflects on Jesus calming the storm and what that might mean for us today.
Today, in our look at encounters with Jesus, Rachel explores the encounter with the centurion from Matthew's gospel.
Join Rachel as she tackles the tricky subject of death and the story of the widow's son.
At the start of this new week of Orbit, we hear from Rachel Gardner about different encounters with Jesus. Today Jesus meets the Samaritan woman.
Join Clare as she explores the holiness and goodness of God in chapter 19 of the book of Exodus.
Today Clare shares from Exodus 19:3-8 as we learn of the Israelites receiving an invitation from God.
What does it look like to have our behaviour challenged and for us to respond in the right way? Join Clare as she dives into Exodus 18:14-18 to see how Moses handled it.
This week, we join Clare as she unpacks Exodus 18:5-9 as Moses and the Israelites find themselves in the wilderness.
What does it mean to be a godly leader? Join Mae as she reflects on Exodus 17:9-15 in today's Orbit.
How will God provide for his people in the desert? Join Mae as she reflects on Exodus 16:10-16 today.
Do you ever wish that God could guide you just like Goolgle Maps? Join Jamie as he reflects on Exodus 13:21.
Do you have a good memory or are you always forgetting things? Today we're looking at Exodus 13:8-9.
Today Jamie is guiding us through Exodus 12:19-30 - a passage that can bring up loads of questions for us!
What does the Passover story in Exodus have to do with Jesus? Join Jamie as he looks at Exodus 12:5-7.
Does anyone else's mum have a picture up of this psalm? Join Zach for his final Orbit reflection of the week!
Today we're looking at Exodus 9:1-7 and Zach is asking us to think about where we might have 'idols' in our lives.
Do you find yourself doubting God's goodness sometimes? Join Zach as he unpacks Exodus 8 with us today.
In this week's final reflection, Damilola shares some thoughts from Psalm 21 and reminds us that Jesus is victorious!
What do you need to do when you feel insecure? Join Damilola as she reflects on Exodus 3:11-15.
In today's Orbit reflection, Damilola points out to us that we are all involved in God's plan to make things new.
This week we're looking at Exodus 3 and 4 - and in today's passage we meet Moses in a season of disappointment and discouragement.
Today in Exodus, we see Moses act in his own strength and fail. Liz reflects on what we can learn from Moses' mistakes.
Do you believe God loves to use ordinary people? Join Liz today as she reflects on Exodus 2:3-8.
Today we meet two of five women who play life-saving roles in the first two chapters of Exodus.
Welcome to a new week of Orbit, and a new book of the Bible! Today, Liz kicks off Exodus 1.
Have you felt God communicate with you through nature and creation? Join Joe for the final reflection of the week, delving into Psalm 19
Do you have a person in your life that you can be really honest with? Join Joe for today's Orbit reflection, as he looks at James 5:13-16
In today's Orbit reflection, Joe asks us whether we recognise the impact of our speech.
Anyone else a fan of West Ham? Joe introduces James 4 by talking about our passions - one of his being football!
In his final reflection of the week, Simon explores David's ability to praise God despite going through lots of hard times.
In today's Orbit reflection, Simon is helping us unpack the difference between worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom.
Did you know the tongue is one of the strongest muscles in the human body? Join Simon as he reflects on James 3:9-12.
How do you use your ability to influence those around you? Join Simon as he explores James 3 this week.
Join Aaron for the final Orbit reflection of the week, where we're reminded of how powerful prayer is!
Aaron reminds us that he wouldn't have faith today if someone else hadn't shared theirs with him. Who can you share your faith with today?
What does it look like to be a carrier of hope? Join Aaron as he reflects on James 1:26-17
Can grief and joy co-exist? Join Aaron Nayagam this week as he takes us through the first two chapters of the book of James.
Do you ever talk to yourself? In today's reflection, Jenny reminds us that our words have power.
The first rays of hope in Lamentations come in today's passage. Jenny reminds us that in the midst of our pain we can feel both pain and hope.
Jenny reminds us how helpful it is to find a safe place to share our feelings and pain.
This week we are marking National Mental Health Awareness Week's theme of loneliness by looking at the book of Lamentations. Join Jenny from the Headstrong team as she reflects on the first chapter today.
Lucy shares three pointers from Paul (who wrote Colossians) that can help shape our conversations with each another.
This week we're joined by Lucy Rae, who's wrapping up our time in Colossians. Today she asks the question: 'who drives your bus?'
How do we put Jesus at the centre of our community? Join Nathan as he reflects on Colossians 3:15-17
Have you heard of Mari Kondo? Today Nathan looks at how she is teaching him to consider what sparks joy.
Welcome to week 16 of Orbit! Today Nathan asks us about the philosophies we might absorb that shape the way we live.
Does God get angry about the bad things in this world? Join Sam for the final Orbit reflection of the week, reading through Psalm 14 together.
What does it mean to be an ambassador of Christ? Today's Orbit reflects on Colossians 1:18-20.
Join Sam as he encourages us to allow our ordinary moments to display the character and nature of Jesus.
Welcome to a new week of Orbit, and a new book of the Bible! Today, Sam reveals he is not a big Harry Potter Fan… anyone else?
Today, on Good Friday, Blessing looks at the historical facts around Jesus' death and resurrection.
Whilst Jesus was mocked on the cross, he was changing eternity forever. Join Blessing this Maundy Thursday as he reflects on John 19.
What does it mean for one person to lay down their life? Blessing unpacks John 18:14 - come and join him!
Welcome to a new week of Orbit! Join Blessing today as he talks about the betrayal of Jesus.
How do we hold on to truth and tragedy? Join Josh for the final reflection of the week.
In our Orbit reflection today, Josh reminds us that it's through knowing God that we will be able to do great things.
When something goes wrong is your first thought to pray or to panic? Join Josh as he unpacks Daniel 9 with us.
Do you ever wonder why the world is so broken? So does the Psalmist in today's passage.
Did you know that the Bible contains 'apocalyptic' texts? Christie explains more in today's Orbit reflection!
Should we read the old testament like a game of Where's Wally? Join Christie as she unpacks Daniel 7:13-14.
Lois talks about how prayer can feel like exercise; we don’t stop when we feel the burn...
This week, we're joined by Lois! Today she asks: is there a situation that would be transformed today by the wisdom of God?
In today's Orbit, Robin reflects on Daniel 4:29-30 and asks: how is your relationship with God?
Today, we see how Daniel responds to being the only one who can interpret the King's dream.
In today's Orbit reflection, Iona looks at the theme of God's faithfulness - both to Daniel and to all generations.
What has Daniel got to do with a North Korean labour camp? Join Iona as she reflects on Daniel 1:6-7.
Welcome to a new week of Orbit, and a new book of the Bible! Today Iona Irvine kicks off our journey through Daniel by asking: what does it mean to be distinctive?
In our final Orbit of the week, Beth looks at how a daily walk can help us connect with God's creation.
Today, Beth Bright looks at Mark 15 - where Jesus meets the 'Boris Johnson' of that time…
In the final Orbit reflection of the week, Sarah introduces us to the honesty we can find throughout the psalms.
Join Sarah today as she looks at whether Jesus is interested in the little details of life…
Join Pete today as he introduces us to Bartimaeus and reflects on how Jesus transformed his life.
In the first Orbit of this new week, Pete Baker shares about how we can centre our lives around Jesus as the Son of God, not just a friend or great teacher.
In her final Orbit reflection, Lauren looks at Psalm 4 and what it means to ready yourself for prayer.
It's our last session with Esther - today she's reflecting on Psalm 3 and how we can cling onto the goodness of God, even when our circumstances are difficult.
In today's Orbit reflection, Esther shares some thoughts on the story of Jesus healing the bleeding woman in Mark 5.
“Silence, be still.” Join Esther as she reflects on the impact these three words have when we face storms in life.
Today, Esther is sharing some thoughts on the parable of the mustard seed - check it out!
Join Esther Swaffield-Bray (from IJM UK) for the first Orbit reflection of this new week!
Today, Gemma looks Jesus meeting and calling Matthew - and how this challenges us to befriend others in our own lives.
Join Gemma Milligan - part of the team at Youthscape - for the first reflection of the week!
Join Martin Saunders for the final reflection of the week - beginning our journey through the psalms with Psalm 1.
WeAreSatellites
Today's reflection is from the end of chapter 1 of the book of Mark - all about Jesus spending time with God in the quiet place, and how he invites us to do the same.
WeAreSatellites
Start your day by joining Martin Saunders as he reflects on the good news of Jesus!
WeAreSatellites
Today Martin Saunders is taking a look at Mark 1:9-13 - covering Jesus' baptism as well as the temptation he faced in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights.
WeAreSatellites
It's our first day of Orbit - our new daily reflection for young people! Join Martin Saunders as he takes a look at the first few verses of Mark chapter 1 and sets you a short challenge for the day.