The Middle of the Muddle: Recent Episodes
Anna Mayo & Jordan Lily
Join hosts Anna Mayo and Jordan Lily as they journey through the messy everyday life of a 20-something Christian gal. From digging into the Bible and hearing peopleβs stories, to muddling through life and everything it throws our way: weβre finding Jesus in the middle of it all! Each episode is like sitting down with your bestie for a catch up, expect open chats, guest interviews and a whole lot of laughs as we delve into topics big and small. Grab a cuppa, and come hang with us!
Find us online: www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk Find Anna: www.hopegracedesignco.co.uk Find Jordan: www.jordanlilydesigns.co.uk
Wrapping up Season 1 and 2020 with lots of laughs along the way! In today's wrap up episode, your hosts Anna and Jordan think back over 2020 in all its bizarre strangeness: from faith and podcasts to lockdown and business. We reflect on our own personal journeys, and the journey we've been on with this podcast, with a whole heap of gratitude as we go! Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/wrap-up-027 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In today's mini-episode your hosts Anna and Jordan chat all things Christmas 2020. Re-visiting the hope of the Christmas story in a year where everything isn't quite what we expected, and looking to Jesus in this muddle-y season. Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/chatting-christmas-026 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In today's episode Beth from Treasured Creativity joins hosts Anna and Jordan to chat all things identity. Beth shares her journey of understanding her true identity in Christ and stepping into Biblical truths with some practical tips along the way! Grab a cuppa and join us, it's not one you want to miss! Website/Shop π https://treasuredcreativity.com Instagram π https://www.instagram.com/treasuredcreativity Show Notes π https://www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/identity-a-conversation-with-beth-from-treasured-creativity-025
In todayβs episode hosts Anna and Jordan chat about their own approaches to reading the Bible. Because it can be daunting, we can feel guilty and shameful when we havenβt engaged in a while, and sometimes, it just feels like another thing we βhaveβ to do... This chatty episode explores some different ways of accessing Godβs word, from Bible journaling to audio Bibles, encouraging you to have the confidence to approach in a way that works for you! Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/reading-the-Bible-024 Instagram π www.Instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In today's episode, the lovely Amy from Orchard Art Glass joins hosts Anna and Jordan to chat about her Jesus Journey. From first going to church as a kid to the changes and growth she's seen in the last few years: we touch on a rocky start to motherhood and following struggles with social anxiety, to setting up her own creative business. Amy's story is one of trust, obedience and God's goodness! Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/god-with-us-a-conversation-with-amy-from-orchard-art-glass-023 Amy's Links: Shop π https://orchardartglass.co.uk Instagram π https://www.instagram.com/orchardartglass
In today's episode hosts Anna and Jordan share a little bit about their experiences of chronic illness and weakness. Chatting over Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 12, we discuss what it means to have a 'weakness', feeling pretty useless and where we have (and continue!) to find Jesus in the middle of it all! Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/weakness-022 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In today's episode Heather from H.K. Creations joins hosts Anna and Jordan for a chat. We talk about all sorts! From juggling family, church and work life to how she met her husband, hearing from God in a very powerful way and continuing to share her testimony. Heather's Shop π https://www.hk-creations.co.uk/ Heather's IG π https://www.instagram.com/_hk.creations_/ Show Notes π https://www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/the-juggle-with-heather-from-h-k-creations-021
In this week's episode, Jordan and Anna chat all things Lockdown 2.0. How did we get here and how are we feeling about it? How might this lockdown be, and how might we find a way through? Show Notes π 019https://www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/lockdown-2-0-020 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In this week's episode, Jordan and Anna chat all things prayer! What are the different 'types' of prayer? How do we pray? What does God want to hear? So often we say prayer is one of our core ways of working through a muddle with God, but what does that actually mean? Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/taking-the-pressure-out-of-praying-019 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In today's episode, Pat & Maya from Laurent Collective join us to talk about their work as creative missionaries in the UK. We chat about their move from the US, hearing from God, answers to prayer, and what to do when we the things we've prayed for aren't quite what we hoped! Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/brave-not-safe-with-pat-maya-from-laurent-collective-018 Laurent Collective Instagram π www.instagram.com/laurentcollective Our Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In today's episode Anna, Jordan and Heidi continue their conversation about what it means to 'follow God's plan'. We move the goalposts of our understanding of 'God's plan' and ask what it means to follow God's will for every single aspect of our lives? And on a practical note, how do we do that? Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/following-god-s-plan-a-chat-with-a-friend-part-2-017 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In today's episode, the wonderful Heidi Warren joins with us as we dig deeper into what it means to be following God's plan (or trying to!) She shares her story as we chat about hearing from God, deciphering our next steps and planning with God. Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/following-god-s-plan-a-chat-with-a-friend-016 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In today's mini episode, Anna and Jordan share some of your feedback from the past few months. Whether it's reviews, encouragement, feeling seen/heard or continuing conversations, we love hearing your feedback, and want to make a conscious effort to allow this awesome community to shape what we're talking about here! Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/sharing-your-feedback-015 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In this week's episode, your hosts Anna and Jordan begin to explore what it means to rest in God. We chat through ideas about rest: Why do we need rest? How did Jesus model rest in the Bible? And how can we practically apply that to our lives today? Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/learning-to-rest-014 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In today's episode Rachel from Atonement Art joins hosts Anna and Jordan to talk about her journey of panic and mental health, and how she's found Jesus in the middle of it. From misdiagnosis to Minecraft streams and hearing God's voice, Rachel's story explores the some of the struggles of working through mental health in the church and the comfort and strength found in God's love. Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/anxiety-and-panic-with-Rachel-from-Atonement-Art-013 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In this week's episode, join co-hosts Anna and Jordan as they discuss what serving in the church looks like for them. We chat through our own roles, attitudes to serving, generosity and gifting. Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/posts/serving-012 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In this weeks episode your hosts Anna and Jordan share their stories of physical brokenness. Anna shares her experience of physical abnormalities from birth, and what that looked like for her as a child growing up and dealing with surgeries and procedures. And Jordan shares her story of a horse riding accident which left her with a broken back, and years of chronic pain afterwards. We chat through what it means to go through physical trauma, the effect it has had on our lives, and where we've found Jesus amongst the muddle. Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/physical-brokenness-011 Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In this weeks episode we're talking all things gratitude! Join your co-hosts Anna and Jordan as we discuss what gratitude looks like in our lives right now, and how we're choosing to incorporate it into our prayer lives!
Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/gratitude-010
Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
Join co-hosts Anna and Jordan as they chat through your Q&A questions. From working out faith muddles in church, to dealing with disappointment - you guys have some meaty questions! We also chat through some of our favourite Insta people, podcasts and books for encouragement.
If you'd like to submit a question, contact us at our website or via Instagram!
Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/q-a-part-2-009
Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In today's episode Jordan and Anna answer some of you Q&A questions from Instagram. From favourite worship songs to dealing with faith muddles, and working out which church is a good fit for you!
If you have a question to submit to us, drop us a message on Insta or contact us through our website! We'd love to hear from you.
Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/q-a-part-1-008
Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
In this weeks episode Jordan asks Anna all about hearing from God. What is the reality of that? Do you hear a voice? Do you have prophetic visions or words? How does it work?
We think through how God has spoken to us in the past, and how we can learn to listen.
Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/hearing-from-god-007
Instagram π www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
Resources π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/resources
In this weeks episode Anna and Jordan reflect on their experiences, the struggles and the significance, of having a faith as a teenager. From Christian Union, youth groups and summer camps to figuring out life, feeling like you have to defend your faith, and wanting to rebel. We think through what helped us, and what advice weβd have for young teens and parents too!
Β Show Notes: www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/finding-your-feet-as-a-Christian-teen-006
Instagram: www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddleΒ
Join Jordan and Anna this week as we chat all things business. It's highly likely you're here because you've followed our businesses (Jordan Lily Designs & Hope and Grace Design Co.) for a while - thank you! So we wanted to share a little bit about our story, how we started, how our businesses have changed and grown and how our faith impacts what we do! Show Notes π www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk/post/our-creative-businesses-005
Join Anna & Jordan this week as they chat through the challenges and encouragements of this weird Coronavirus lockdown season. We're chatting all things Zoom, church, and finding those spaces to clear your head when life feels like a struggle-fest!
Find the Show Notes on our website: www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddleΒ
Join us as we get to know Anna from Hope & Grace Design Co a little better! In this episode, Jordan interviews Anna as we find out about her testimony and Jesus journey so far. Anna talks about being a 'church kid' growing up and her experience of meeting God in a very real way on her 21st birthday.
Find us online:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
Website: www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk
Join us as we get to know each other a little better! In this episode Anna interviews Jordan about her faith, testimony and life. Jordan calls her testimony "a little unusual", and talks about the impact that moving churches had on her faith and journey.Β
Find us online!
The Podcast Insta: www.instagram.com/themiddleofthemuddle
The Middle of the Muddle Web: www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk
Jordan's Insta: www.instagram.com/jordanlilydesigns
Jordan Lily Designs: www.jordanlilydesigns.co.uk
Anna's Insta: www.instagram.com/hopegracedesignco
Hope & Grace Design Co: www.hopegracedesignco.co.uk
Join Anna and Jordan as they launch The Middle of the Muddle Podcast! Introducing the heart behind it, and the crazy, God-prompted story behind its creation!
The Middle of the Muddle website: www.middleofthemuddle.co.uk
Find Anna: @hopegracedesignco www.hopegracedesignco.co.uk
Find Jordan: @jordanlilydesigns www.jordanlilydesigns.co.uk