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Agape Ministries PodcastAndy Croft Relationships of Love Part 1Send us a textEpisode 164Speaker Andy Croft Topic: Relationships of Love.It is all about the quality of our relationships EnjoyArchie and CathyAgape Ministries.2023-08-1825 minAgape Ministries PodcastFather Ronald Rolhieser Radical Discipleship and Priestly Prayer Part 3Send us a textEpisode 163Speaker: Ronald RolhieserRadical Discipleship and Priestly Prayer.Part 3 Wonderful teaching reminding us that we are personally the beloved of God. This teaching helps our lived experience of life remain so sweet.EnjoyArchie and CathyAgape Ministries Podcasts.2023-08-1118 minAgape Ministries PodcastEdwina Gately Building Gods Kingdom Part 1Send us a textEpisode 159Speaker Edwina GatelyTopic Building God's Kingdom Part 1.In this talk, I was reminded of how a woman's faith in Jesus' desire to heal and restore, brought her from shame and exclusion to freedom, dignity and self-worth. How he restored her soul.Every Blessing Archie and Cathy2023-07-1421 minAgape Ministries PodcastRaniero Cantalamessa Reconciliation Part 1Send us a textEpisode 151Speaker: Raniero CantalamessaTopic: Reconciliation Part 1Raniero is a Franciscan priest and Cardinal. He has served as the preacher to the Papal Household since 1980, under John Paul 2, Benedict 18 and Pope Francis.Cantalamessa is a well-known supporter of Catholic Charismatic renewal. Pope Francis raised him to the rank of cardinal on 28 November 2020.This is the type of teaching three popes have requested, well worth a listen.Archie and Cathy2023-05-1125 minAgape Ministries PodcastNicky Gumble Aplha and Catholics Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 150Interview: Nicky Gumble and Charles WhiteheadTopic: Alpha and Catholics Words of encouragement and hope to feed our religious imagination. EnjoyArchie and Cathy2023-05-0421 minAgape Ministries PodcastRuss Parker Jesus the Listener Part 1Send us a textEpisode 138Russ ParkerTopic Jesus the Listener.Listening is one of the most essential gifts in the evangelisation process.Enjoy listening to RussArchie and Cathy Agape Ministries Podcasts 2023-02-0231 minAgape Ministries PodcastFather Pat Collins The Prayer of Praise Part 1Send us a textEpisode 134Speaker Pat Collins Topic The Prayer of PraiseIn a time of difficulty, it is lovely to be reminded of the beautiful vision Jesus offers his friends. A vision of relationships shaped by justice, love and respect.Every Blessing in the New YearArchie and Cathy Agape Ministries2023-01-0532 minAgape Ministries PodcastJean Vanier A Broken World and the Message of Jesus Part 1Send us a textEpisode 132Speaker Jean VanierTopic: A Broken World and the teaching of Jesus. Part 1.Cathy and I have been very privileged over the years by meeting some really good and caring people . People who show their care and regard for others in practical yet profound ways. Jean is such a person .Enjoy hearing from the lips of a man whose life was shaped by the love of God and the love of neighbour.Every Blessing this Christmas and may you and yours know a peace-filled 20232022-12-1521 minAgape Ministries PodcastMargaret Silf Gods Unfinished Story Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 131Speaker: Margaret Silf Gods Unfinished StoryWe can receive a wonderful freedom when we accept the teaching of Jesus and allow the truth, as he saw it, to set us free. The wonder of child like freedom and trust.A new way of thinking about the wonderful gift of life.Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agapeministries podcasts.2022-12-0744 minAgape Ministries PodcastMargaret Silf Gods Unfinished Story Part 1.Send us a textEpisode 130Speaker Margaret Silf Topic: God's Unfinished Story.This is a wonderful talk, which offers hours of reflection and appreciation.Its message is full of wisdom. We are all part of a vast infinite sacred reality.We invite you to remember and savour, the truth about God and all that God has made. Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agapeministries Podcast.2022-11-2928 minAgape Ministries PodcastMarie Beirne A New Pentecost in the Church Part 2Send us a textEpisode 129Speaker: Marie Beirne Topic: A New Pentecost in the Church Part 2.All the poor of the world are looking to the developed counties for an expression of human consideration and compassion. " A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members. " Mohandas Gandi 1931.For followers of Jesus, this is a time to be blessed, by serving God in our brothers and sisters. " You do it to me ". and finding the joy of helping someone you love.Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministrie...2022-11-2421 minAgape Ministries PodcastFather Chris You shall love the Lord your God with all your HeartSend us a textEpisode 127Speaker Chris Thomas Topic: You shall love the Lord your God with all your Heart.At the heart of the first testament lies the grand schema " You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart". Love is at the core of this invitation and this understanding influenced Jesus when he gave us his great commandment.This theme also runs through the pages of Chris's new book " The Name of God is Love " You can order copies from Irenaeus by emailing jenny@irenaeus.co.uk 2022-11-1135 minAgape Ministries PodcastDavid Wells Jonah Part 2Send us a textEpisode 126Speaker David Wells Topic: Jonah Part 2 Part 2 of David's excellent teaching on a wonderful prayer practice, to help us in times of inner pain and trial.Every BlessingArchie and Cathy 2022-11-0422 minAgape Ministries PodcastDavid Wells Jonah Part 1Send us a text Episode 125:Speaker David Wells Topic: JonahThis is excellent mature adult wisdom Read Philippians 4:7 " And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus". As David reminds us in this talk, gratitude is the key to a Christ-like life.Every Blessing to you and yoursArchie and Cathy Agape Ministries Podcasts 2022-10-2722 minAgape Ministries PodcastPete Greig Prayer Part 2Send us a textEpisode 124Speaker Pete GriegPrayerIn part 1, Pete finished with a beautiful explanation of prayer, as bringing joy to the Father's heart. He ends part 2 with an inspiring vision of intergenerational visioninspired and empowered by the Holy Spirit. How beautiful and available to every age and generation.Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.2022-10-2027 minAgape Ministries PodcastPete Greig Prayer Part 1Send us a textEpisode 123.Speaker: Pete GreigTopic: Prayer.In 1999 Pete felt he received inspiration from God. 23 years on 24-7 Prayer has become an international movement with many stories of the goodness of God as a living experience. In this teaching, Pete shares his understanding of the key to prayer.Every Blessing Archie and Cathy.2022-10-1430 minAgape Ministries PodcastPeter Hocken Baptism in the Holy Spirit Part 1Send us a textEpisode 121Speaker Peter HockenTopic: Baptism in the Holy Spirit.Peter ends this part of his talk by saying " The gifts are part of the equipment of the Church to fulfil its task ". I found this very helpful. It helped me to reflect on the call of Vatican 2 to return to the spirit of the founder of our community Jesus. To be empowered by the same Holy Spirit that empowered him, and to be involved in the same task as him. Every Blessing Archie and Cathy...2022-09-2930 minAgape Ministries PodcastJim McManus Living the Word of God Part 1.Send us a textEpisode 119Speaker: Jim McManus Topic: Living by the Word of God.So many things to say about this talk. It's a beautiful reminder of how we can choose to see ourselves and all of God's wonderful creation daily.Have a blessed day Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries Podcasts.2022-09-1428 minAgape Ministries PodcastEdwina Gatley Mystics Rebels and Prophets Part 1Send us a textEpisode 117Speaker: Edwina Gately Topic: Mystics Rebels and Prophets, Women who went before us and walk with us today.Long title, wonderful talk about how the Holy Spirit of God is at work in women.Galatians 3:28, ie no distinction between male and female in God's eyes.Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries podcasts 2022-08-2532 minAgape Ministries PodcastJohn Bell Moving the Contemplative Heart to Action Part 2Send us a text.Episode 116Speaker: John BellTopic: Moving the Contemplative Heart to Action.As followers of Jesus, we can see how Jesus understood what the Spirit of God was inviting him to be and how he responded. We are blessed to know the freedom of following Jesus into the abundant life on earth and in heaven.Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries2022-08-1842 minAgape Ministries PodcastJohn Bell Moving the Contemplative Heart to Action Part 1Send us a textEpisode 115Speaker John Bell Topic: Moving the Contemplative Heart to Action.In this talk, John says " The God we can circumscribe with our intellect and imagination is always smaller than ourselves. God is always bigger, more profound, than our deepest religious, spiritual or theological insights. " Thank you John for reminding us of this wonderful truth, a truth that sets us free to have child-like trust, and enter that blessed and grace-filled mindset. Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries podcasts 2022-08-1227 minAgape Ministries PodcastAndy Croft A New Move of God. Part 2Send us a textEpisode 114Speaker Andy Croft Topic A New move of God.Andy invites us to become part of what God is doing in the world todayDaily God invites us to live in peace and harmony with ourselves and our friends and family.The cost is high but the rewards are wonderful. Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2022-08-0528 minAgape Ministries PodcastAndy Croft A New Move of God. Part 1Send us a textEpisode 113:Speaker Andy Croft Topic: A New Move of God.Hi Everyone. There is a wonderful vision of life that we can hand on from generation to generation, to help the human experience be wonderful and beautiful. It's the invitation to become a co-creator with God, modelled on the lifestyle and example of Jesus. An invitation to have an abundant life In this talk, we are reminded that it’s the new quality of relationships that holds the key to this Goodnews.Every Bless...2022-07-2826 minAgape Ministries PodcastCharles Whitehead Christian Unity Part 2Send us a textEpisode 112Speaker Charles WhiteheadTopic Christian Unity.Thank you Charles for reminding me of the vision Jesus carried in his heart, his top priority John 17 1-26. The Priestly Prayer of Jesus the Christ.Every Blessing and stay safeArchie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2022-07-2139 minAgape Ministries PodcastCharles Whitehead Christian Unity Part 1Send us a textEpisode 111Speaker Charles WhiteheadTopic Christian Unity.This is a recording of a workshop given by Charles, where he looks at the situation regarding Christian Unity. He examines the significant new approach Pope Francis took and looks at what we can do to promote unity in our parish.Every Blessing and stay safeArchie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2022-07-1430 minAgape Ministries PodcastJim Graham Christian Leadership Part 2Send us a textEpisode 110Speaker Jim Graham Topic Christian Leadership Jim finishes this talk with a story of vision and aspiration.Day by Day Day by Day O Dear Lord three things I pray To see you more clearly Love you more dearlyFollow you more nearly Day by Day Every Blessing, and stay safe.Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2022-07-0635 minAgape Ministries PodcastJim Graham Christian Leadership Part 1Send us a textEpisode: 109Speaker: Jim GrahamTalk: Christian Leadership.Jim reminds us of the two very important areas for discernment.The function of Spirit-filled Christian leadership, and, the status of those gifted by the Holy Spirit is to identify, encourage and support everyone in whom the Holy Spirit of God is at work.Matthew 20:26.1 Corinthians 12: 4-11This is a wonderful vision of what is possible.Every Blessing and stay safe.Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries Podcasts 2022-06-3035 minAgape Ministries PodcastChris Thomas Contemplating the face of Christ Part 1Send us a textEpisode 107 Speaker: Chris ThomasTopic: Contemplating the face of Christ.In this talk, Chris says " We are to become love, we are to become forgiveness.imagine that, to become love, to become forgiveness how wonderful ! how beautiful.Thank you Chris for this beautiful invitationEvery BlessingArchie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2022-06-1218 minAgape Ministries PodcastPatti Mansfield A New Pentecost Part 1Send us a textEpisode: 105Speaker: Patti Mansfield Topic: A New Pentecost The personal experience of baptism in God's Holy Spirit is so wonderful that our speaker has devoted her life to sharing her story and encouraging others to receive the same life-changing gift.Sit back, enjoy and be encouraged that God's Holy Spirit is at work in the world today, and is working through people just like you and me.Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2022-05-2731 minAgape Ministries PodcastIan Petit What is this Charismatic Renewal Part 2Send us a textEpisode 104Speaker: Ian PetitTopic: What is Charismatic Renewal Part 2.The experience of seeing life in a whole new way is so wonderful. To daily appreciate the wonder, beauty and goodness that is, all around us and within us, is just so good.No wonder Jesus encourages us to share this new way of seeing life with everyone Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries Podcasts 2022-05-1914 minAgape Ministries PodcastIan Petit What is this Charismatic Renewal Part 1Send us a textEpisode 103Speaker: Father Ian PetitTheme: What is this Charismatic Renewal Part 1 .Happy Memories, it’s just like being there. 1978 Ampleforth Conference. This is a great talk to share with old friends from the early days of renewal Enjoy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2022-05-1233 minAgape Ministries PodcastPat Collins The core teaching of the Gospel Part 2Send us a textEpisode 102S[peaker Fr Pat Collins Topic The core message of the Gospel Father Pat shares how his community in Dublin set out to share the gospel on the streets. Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries Podcasts 2022-05-0443 minAgape Ministries PodcastMichelle Moran The Spirit leads us into holiness Part 1Send us a textAgape Ministries Podcasts Each one reaches one Thank you very muchWe put up the first episode in May 2020, and this is episode 100. Thank you so much for being part of this project it’s a collective effort. Cathy and I contribute our part, the speakers contribute their part, and you are the third and most important part. It’s because of you, listening and then passing on the link that our podcasts are now being downloaded at the rate of 1000 a month to 1580 cities worldwide Thank you.We would...2022-04-2231 minAgape Ministries PodcastRalph Martin Why the Mystical life is so important Part 2Send us a textEpisode 99Speaker: Ralph MartinTopic: Finding real meaning and purpose in your life today.My prayer for you this Easter is taken from Ephesians 3. You are filled with the utter fullness of God Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2022-04-1447 minAgape Ministries PodcastAmy Cameron What kind of Church can the Layity help to build.Send us a textEpisode 97Talk: What kind of Church can the laity help to build. Speaker: Amy Cameron.I must confess to a bias toward this teaching for Amy is my daughter in law. In all the years I have known her, first as she member of a Youth mission team along with Archie my son, and later as a member of our family, I hold this woman in very high regard. Amy works for Newcastle Diocese and is part of a committed group of people praying and working for a b...2022-03-2431 minAgape Ministries PodcastGerrard Hughes The Split in our SpiritualitySend us a textEpisode 95Speaker Gerrard Hughes Talk: The Split in our Spirituality.This is wonderful teaching, helping us to take time, to pay attention to our inner experience and the deepest desire of our hearts. A little prayer practice that I find very helpful and would like to share with you. If you can listen to this talk with a pen and paper at hand and simply stop the talk and write down any thoughts you have about what is being said. For example, I stopped at the part about nuclear arms...2022-03-0932 minAgape Ministries PodcastPauline McDougall Scriptural Models of Transformation Part 2Send us a textEpisode 94Speaker: Pauline McDougall Talk: Scriptural Models for Transformation.I am sitting in the studio today, preparing this episode and the news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is filling the airwaves. All over the world people are again confronted with the horror of war, horrors inflicted on innocent people even children. Jesus knew this situation first hand, his country was invaded by a powerful and brutal regime, and it is very good for us to reflect on how he handled it. He had two ways of looking...2022-02-2513 minAgape Ministries PodcastPauline McDougall Scriptural Models of Transformation Part 1Send us a textEpisode 93 Speaker: Pauline McDougall Talk: Scriptural Model of Transformation Firstly, let me apologize for the sound quality of this podcast, it's not bad, it's just not as good as we normally provide. That being said I still want to share it with you. It speaks to a wonderful invitation at the time of the Second Vatican Council for every Catholic to deepen their love of scripture. So, to all our evangelical and Pentecostal sisters and brothers listening to this episode, you can rejoice with us that the Holy Spirit is at work in the Catholic Church calling us to a greater love for the scripture. When Pauline details the way we can trust the inner call to harmon...2022-02-1830 minAgape Ministries PodcastRichard Rohr Everything is Gift Part 2Send us a textThe teaching of Jesus is wonderful. John 8:31."If you make my word your home you will indeed be my disciple, you will learn the truth and the truth will make you free". The Truth will set you freeOur human ego is such a powerful, inner voice of fear, that can hold us back from living life to the full. In part 2 of his talk, Richard reminds us that in the teaching of Jesus, there is a way to learn what is true and can be t...2022-02-0932 minAgape Ministries PodcastRichard Rohr Everything is Gift Part 1Send us a textEpisode: 91Talk: Everything is gift.Speaker: Richard Rohr. Life in all its fullness This is one of the days when I really love being alive. When I look around I can see lots of problems and things to worry me because of what might happen. But then because I am trying to be a faithful follower of Jesus I can hear his words in my heart and mind, Archie in this world you will experience trials and tribulations but try not to worry I can show...2022-02-0227 minAgape Ministries PodcastJenny Baker Living in His Presence Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 90Speaker: Jenny BakerTalk: In His Presence.See I am doing a New Thing. Can you not see it.?When I think of this scripture passage, my attention automatically goes to the exterior world. I look at human behaviour and belief and look for anywhere where the is no violence or greed. It's so easy for me to see the current situation and feel that things are terrible that nothing new is happening, and this causes me to be anxious and confused. 2022-01-2735 minAgape Ministries PodcastTimothy Radcliffe: Hope, living in the moment Part 2Send us a textEpisode 88Speaker: Timothy RadcliffeTalk: Hope Living in the Moment.If you can, take time this week, to reflect on the wonderful truth shared in this talk, and take it to heart. What is your response when things get dark or you get tired? Now, this is not an invitation to look inside and find only darkness, it is an invitation to look deeper into the reality of your being. This is an invitation to go beyond the thinking of logic and emotion as the best and only way of und...2022-01-1324 minAgape Ministries PodcastFrances Hogan Facing up to reality Part 2Send us a textEpisode: 86Speaker: Frances Hogan Talk: Facing up to reality. Part 2 On this talk, you are invited to imagine the fruit of the Spirit outpouring in all your relationships, it's a pure delight. Enjoy Have a blessed Christmas and New year filled with Peace and Joy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2021-12-2221 minAgape Ministries PodcastFrances Hogan Facing up to reality Part 1Send us a textEpisode 85:Speaker: Frances Hogan Talk: Facing up to reality.In this talk, Frances paints a beautiful picture of what happens in human relationships when we look at each other with the eyes of love and forgiveness. These supernatural gifts, this alternative way of thinking about each other is truly the wisdom the world needs today.John 13: 34-35." A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this everyone will know that you ar...2021-12-1620 minAgape Ministries PodcastBob Faricy Contemplative Prayer Part 1 .Send us a textEpisode 83Speaker: Father Bob Faricy Topic: Contemplative Prayer Father Bob was one of those wonderful priests who made it easy to ask questions. He believed that laypeople were equal in dignity and status and that God was using the laity to make the world a wiser and kinder place and give a new shape to the Church. He also believed that what people believed about themselves was the key to new life in the Spirit.Great memories of summer days in the fields of Walsingham, and the promis...2021-12-0131 minAgape Ministries PodcastMarie Beirne The Call to Unity Part 2Send us a textEpisode 82Speaker: Marie ByrneTopic: The Call to Unity Part 2Preface of Reconciliation 2."In the midst of conflict and division, we know that is you who turn our minds to thoughts of peace. Your Spirit changes our hearts, enemies begin to speak to one another, those estranged join hands in friendship, and nations seek the way of peace together.Your Spirit is at work when understanding puts an end to strife when hatred is quenched by mercy, and vengeance gives way to forgiveness, and discord is ch...2021-11-2525 minAgape Ministries PodcastMarie Beirne The Call to Unity Part 1Send us a textEpisode 81:Speaker: Marie ByrneTheme: The Call to Unity.This topic, in light of the current reality, ie Climate Change and Covid is vital for us but especially for our children and grandchildren. The need for global cooperation and collaboration is so self-evident that we must:- all in our own way, use whatever power we have to support the companies and organisations that turn from the competitive model which promotes a system of winners and losers to supporting a culture built on cooperation and the welfare of all...2021-11-1830 minAgape Ministries PodcastRichard Rohr Spirituality for the Next Generation Part 2Send us a textEpisode 80Speaker: Richard Rohr Topic: Adult Christianity as a path to life in all its fullness.My experience as a school Chaplain was that over the years, and the hundreds of young people I meet, there was a constant theme, they all wanted to feel safe and special. When we could talk about Jesus belief, that it was God that put those feelings into them, and that God wanted every person to feel safe and special, we could at least begin a common journey with a common goal. The Goal w...2021-11-1132 minAgape Ministries PodcastRichard Rohr Spirituality for the Next Generation Part 1Send us a textEpisode 79Speaker: Richard RohrTheme: Spirituality for the Next Generation.In this time of Climate Change, Covid and Market Capitalism, this teaching is helping us to remain confident content and committed Catholic Christians.Every Blessing good brothers and sisters.Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.2021-11-0426 minAgape Ministries PodcastGio Payne Its all in the Mind Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 78Teacher: Gio PayneTeaching: The importance of your Mind.This must be one of the important topics for any follower of Jesus. Jesus teaches us that a peaceful and joyful life, is the fruit of peaceful and joyful minds then, lived out in peaceful, just and joyful relationships.What a wonderful vision for the future of our human family.Every BlessingArchie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2021-10-2824 minAgape Ministries PodcastGio Payne Its all in the Mind Part 1Send us a textEpisode 77:Teacher: Gio PayneTheme: It's all in the Mind " Sub Title: A ministry to the forgetful " This is fantastic practical teaching and, at the heart of Jesus teaching on metanoia.Treat yourself to a real feast of wisdom. A wisdom that can lead you to freedom from fear.Every Blessing, Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries Podcasts.2021-10-1431 minAgape Ministries PodcastIan Petit Renewal in the Holy Spirit Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 76:Teacher: Father Ian PetitTeaching: Renewal in the Holy Spirit.It is often said that this is the age of the Holy Spirit, but what does that mean.Dave Matthews, a wonderful friend, told me this story. As a young man, Dave went to his pastor and asked him about ministry. He was told to look at what Gods Spirit was doing in the world in this age and generation, and give his life to that, and he did. Dave and his wonderful wife Mary worked fai...2021-10-0818 minAgape Ministries PodcastIan Petit Renewal in the Holy Spirit Part 1Send us a textEpisode 75Teacher: Father Ian PetitTheme: Renewal in the Holy Spirit.Father Ian was a true spiritual father to many who became involved in Charismatic Renewal. Cathy first heard him speak at St John Stone parish in 1974. She came back from the meeting, with a sense that there was so much more to learn about the God of love that Jesus invited everyone to believe in. It was a new experience, a call to know the freedom that comes from believing the things that Jesus believed about God and G...2021-09-2128 minAgape Ministries PodcastSue Whitehead Fruit of the Spirit Part 2Send us a textEpisode 74Teacher: Sue WhiteheadTeaching: The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Part 2Sue ends her teaching with this quote from I Corinthians 6:19Your Body is the temple of God's Holy Spirit. God is inviting us to shape the new humanity in and through a new quality of relationships.Every Blessing, stay safe Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries. 2021-09-1637 minAgape Ministries PodcastSue Whitehead Fruit of the Spirit Part 1Send us a text Episode 73Teacher: Sue WhiteheadTeaching theme: Fruit of the Holy Spirit When we look at 1 Corinthians 13: 4 -8, then imagine how much kinder and happier all our human relationships could be if we allowed these thoughts and feelings to shape our relationships we can then see Gods solution to many of our human problems. Really practical teaching on how to see the potential for a whole new way to experienceour relationships with all the other people in our lives.Every Blessing to you in all your relatio...2021-09-0929 minAgape Ministries PodcastRonald Rolheiser: To ponder in the Biblical sence Part 2Send us a textEpisode 72Teacher: Ronald RolhieserTeaching: To ponder in the biblical sense.Prepare to have your heart and mind expanded to see the immense courage and love of Jesus on the cross. It gave me a new understanding of the term supernatural.Every Blessing, Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2021-09-0320 minAgape Ministries PodcastRonald Rolheiser: To ponder in the Biblical sence Part 1.Send us a textEpisode 71Teacher: Ronald RolhieserTeaching: To ponder in the Biblical sense. " An alternative understanding of the crucifixion ".St.Paul talked about putting childish ways behind him ( 1 Corinthians: 11-12 ). I think this could be one of the best explanations for putting childish ways behind and taking up the cross. The supernatural power to hold, and in the holding, allow the transformation of toxic emotions, is the very wisdom of God. Image daily relationships and friendships where people hold those judgemental and hurtful words that cause pain and separation. Blessed are...2021-08-1930 minAgape Ministries PodcastRonald Rolheiser : Naming our Moment Biblically Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 70Teacher: Father Ronal RolheiserTeaching: Naming our Moments Biblically Part 2.Last week Father Ron shared that many of the Bible passages we hear each week at mass, or in a service, are loaded with meaning and power that at the first hearing can easily pass us by.Rich and deep with spiritual meaning and power, certain scripture passages, as we reflect on them can take us to a new place of understanding and confidence. Father Rons sharing on the Emmaus Story was wonderful, this week his sha...2021-08-1321 minAgape Ministries PodcastMiriam Swaffield How young people are coming to faith today Part 1.Send us a textEpisode 67Teacher: Miriam Swaffield.Teaching: How young people are coming to faith today This is such a good faith-filled sharing that will encourage every family.In her work, Miriam has seen many young people come to faith.This talk is well worth a listen, it will help you to understand what many young people are really looking for. It could also help you, to help them, find what they are looking for. Every Blessing, Stay safe and cool Archie and Cathy Agape Ministr...2021-07-2224 minAgape Ministries PodcastDaniel O'Leary Recognising Gods Presence in everyone and everything Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 66Teacher Daniel O'LearyTeaching: Recognising Gods presence in everyone and everything.In this teaching, Daniel again describes it as very important. He encourages us to be faithful to Jesus teaching on metanoia. in other words a new way of thinking about happiness. Jesus invites us to a whole new way to look at everyone and everything. Look again at Isaiah 6 and Matthew 13. People are looking, but looking at people faults and failings without seeing Gods presence and their potential. Life is so much better when we concentrate o...2021-07-1431 minAgape Ministries PodcastDaniel O'Leary Recognising Gods Presence in everyone and everything Part 1.Send us a textEpisode 65Teacher: Daniel O'Leary Teaching: Recognising God's Presence in everyone and everything.This is a wonderful teaching on Human progress and potential. To see Gods presence and Goodness in Everyone and Everything, Imagine the freedom To choose to see the best in your children, in your wife or husband, the friend who let you down when you needed them most. Imagine the freedom to enjoy life, to creatively live with disappointment and even betrayal, and to deal with them in this way; so that they no longer scar...2021-07-0730 minAgape Ministries PodcastMarie Beirne Mercy God's greatest attribute Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 64Teacher: Marie Beirne Teaching: Mercy God's greatest attribute.Imagine how much better the world would be if tomorrow the almost 2 billion Christians in the world decided to speak only words of mercy, forgiveness and reconciliation.Imagine the healing of relationships at a personal and family level and also the ripple effect outwards into the world, a beautiful dream or a reflection of the very nature of God, incarnate in all believers. Every Blessing, stay safe and healthy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2021-07-0124 minAgape Ministries PodcastMarie Beirne Mercy Gods greatest attribute Part 1Send us a textEpisode 63Teacher Marie Byrne Teaching: Mercy Gods greatest attribute.This is another excellent teaching by Marie. In her lovely gentle style, she shares a truth that changed the whole world. The type of worship that pleases God. Imagine the beauty in our relationships if we treated each other as the tabernacles of Gods Holy Spirit, and afforded each other dignity and respect.Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2021-06-2224 minAgape Ministries PodcastDenis McBride The Face of Jesus in Johns Gospel Part 2Send us a textEpisode 62.Teacher: Dennis McBride,Teaching: The need for all Christian communities to understand Jesus position on religious authority, love of law, and the law of Love.John tells us that whoever lives in love, lives in God, and God lives in them.Drink this in, drink it deep, and this truth will set you free.Stay safe, healthy and joyful Archie and Cathy Agape Podcasts 2021-06-1716 minAgape Ministries PodcastDenis McBride The Face of Jesus in Johns Gospel Part 1Send us a textEpisode 61Teacher Dennis McBrideTeaching: The Face of Jesus in Johns Gospel.Father Dennis in this teaching covers a wonderful example of how Jesus interpreted the Law of Moses. The woman caught in adultery, under the law, should have received the punishment designated by scripture. Father McBride says this " The law of Moses walks away leaving behind grace and truth ". I really love the way Jesus completely redefines the purpose and practice of religion.Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2021-06-0833 minAgape Ministries PodcastMegan McKenna A Story within a Story within a Story Part 2Send us a textEpisode 60:Teacher Megan McKenna Teaching: A Story within a Story within a Story.Megan in the first five minutes says something that completely changed the way I thought about worship. The word " approach " its meaning and its connection to worship led me to a time of deep reflection. Every Blessing Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.2021-06-0243 minAgape Ministries PodcastMegan McKenna A Story within a story within a story Part 1Send us a textEpisode 59 Teacher Megan McKenna Teaching A story with a story within a story Part 1. One of the principal gifts of the wonderful Second Vatican Council was the insistence that lay Christians have access to the wisdom of Jesus shared with us in the scriptures. You could say that the Spirit of God, working through the teaching of Vatican 2, reignited a huge interest, in Catholics, in the Bible and how Jesus interpreted the Jewish Scriptures. This is such helpful teaching for those of us wanting to be faithful followers o...2021-05-2634 minAgape Ministries PodcastDenis McBride The Face of Jesus in Lukes Gospel Part 2Send us a textEpisode 58Teacher: Father Denis McBrideTeaching: The face of Jesus in Lukes Gospel.In every age and generation, a question is asked. How do I have the best life possible?To answer this question we need to ask another. How does real-life work? what do I need to know to have a safe and happy life? This is where the teaching of Jesus is invaluable.Jesus teaches us that kindness and gentleness are vital in human relationships. His teaching invites us to see the very best in e...2021-05-1918 minAgape Ministries PodcastDenis McBride The Face of Jesus in Lukes Gospel Part 1Send us a textEpisode 57Teacher: Fr Denis Mc BrideTeaching: The Face of Jesus in Lukes Gospel.I hope you can see a pattern here in these last podcasts. Fr Emmon spoke of Jesus obsession with " The Kingdom of God " and how Jesus radically redefined his understanding of the purpose and practice of Religion. Megan McKenna then spoke of Jesus prophetic insistence that the primary worship God requires is the care of the poor, and working to establish and maintain systems of equality justice and peace. In this talk, Fat...2021-05-1230 minAgape Ministries PodcastMegan McKenna The Face of Christ in Marks Gospel. Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 56:Teacher: Megan McKenna Teaching: The Face of Christ in Mark's Gospel.As you know Cathy and I have been blessed in our lives. We were introduced to the teaching of Jesus in 1974. It completely changed the way we thought about God, ourselves, and other people, bringing with it a wonderful sense of meaning and purpose for our lives. Our imaginations were set free to see the wonder and beauty in all living things. Jesus' teaching is so clear on this, enjoy everything good in life, and there i...2021-05-0647 minAgape Ministries PodcastEammon Mulcahy Seek first Gods Kingdom Part 2Send us a textEpisode 54:Teacher: Father Eammon Mulcahy.Topic: Seek first Gods Kingdom.In this second part of his talk, Father Eammon shares his passion for this wonderful way of thinking about life. He reminds us of the life-enhancing words of Jesus. Jesus was obsessed with helping us have a wonderful life. When we trust Gods plan for human happiness, contentment and confidence will follow.Jesus invites you to this daily experience of your life as full, complete with nothing missing.Stay safe healthy and happyArchie an...2021-04-2232 minAgape Ministries PodcastEammon Mulcahy Seek first Gods Kingdom Part 1Send us a textEpisode 53.Teacher: Emmon MulcahyTeaching: Seek first Gods Kingdom.I got so much from this teaching. Imagine a whole new way of being alive, a new quality of relationships an alternative model for humanity. Fantastic stuff.I pray you get as much out of this sharing as I did. I would love to hear from you after you listened, what spoke to your imagination? archie@agapeministries.co.ukEvery Blessing, Stay safe healthy and happy. Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.2021-04-1532 minAgape Ministries PodcastEdwina Gately The Wonder of You Part 2Send us a textEpisode 52 Teacher: Edwena Gatley Teaching: The Wonder of You Part 2.If you can, take five minutes to prepare your self to hear this talk.Remember the teaching of Jesus. When you are reminded of your dignity and destiny as a child of God, a voice from within your humanity will question that description of you.You will be in a place of decision, which description of you will you believe. Again take time to remember the experience of Jesus when the conversation took place in his hum...2021-04-0747 minAgape Ministries PodcastEdwina Gately The Wonder of You Part 1Send us a textEpisode 51Teacher: Edwina GatleyTalk: The Wonder of You.I love this woman, she really gets the work of the Holy Spirit, in equipping us to see the wonder of our everyday lives. Edwina admits the trials and difficulties but returns time and time again to the call to the new life and the experience of life in all its fullnessHer excitement and enthusiasm to share the wonderful good news of the Gospel is infectiousAs you listen to this episode drink deep and know th...2021-03-2530 minAgape Ministries PodcastFather Chris Thomas The Gospels a daily guide for your Life Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 50Teacher: Father Chris ThomasTalk: The Gospels a daily guide for your life. Part 2.Father Chris in this talk touches on a really important topic for every disciple of Jesus, that is our understanding of time. For followers of the Jesus way of thinking about time, we know Jesus focussed his attention one day at a time. Jesus teaches us to begin each day paying particular attention with gratitude and appreciation of everything God has already given us.Thank you, Chris, for reminding us of this wond...2021-03-1724 minAgape Ministries PodcastFather Chris Thomas The Gospels a daily guide for your Life Part 1 .Send us a textEpisode 49Teacher Father Chris ThomasTalk: The Gospels, a daily guide for your lives.Father Chris suggests ways in which we can bring the wisdom of the Gospel into daily life. The biblical vision is of a human family living at peace with God, ourselves and each other.Another wise teaching from my mate Chris. Stay safe healthy and happy.Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries.2021-03-0922 minAgape Ministries PodcastMary Hardiman The Power of Gods word in our Lives Part 2Send us a textEpisode 48Teacher: Mary HardimanTopic: The Power of Gods Word in our lives.Mary touches on a wonderful question regarding our life of faith. What happens when we feel that the things in our lives, in which we found some satisfaction, no longer satisfy.Both Mary, with a good job, and remember Edwina Gately, when the Charity she began was up and running, and she was being seen as a very successful person felt- like Mary a call to leave these things behind and start somet...2021-03-0425 minAgape Ministries PodcastMary Hardiman The Power of Gods Word in our Lives Part 1.Send us a textEpisode 47:TeacherMary Hardiman Title: The Power of Gods word in our lives.This sharing is so good. It left me more convinced of the work of Gods Holy Spirit in the world today. The world is a kinder place because of people like Mary.Mary is married to Hughie with one son Kieran. A former High School teacher is now a person-centred counsellor and head of Well-being at a pupil health referral unit in Salford. She is also a coordinator for Lifelines, a charity that befrien...2021-02-2627 minAgape Ministries PodcastEpisode 46 Maureen Knight Ash Wednesday Reflection 2021.Send us a textThis is a wonderful opportunity to take time to reflect, on how we can live the full life Jesus told us the Fathers wants for every one of Gods children.John 10-10.Our prayer is that Lent 2021 will be a time for you to look inward and find every gift in the heavenly places Every Blessing stay safe and happy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2021-02-1811 minAgape Ministries PodcastJames Finley Childlike Acceptance, a path to inner peace and union with God Part 2Send us a textEpisode 45Teacher James Finley Teaching: Childlike Acceptance.At first, I found this quite difficult to get.My inner conversations- went from Childlike to Childish. But after giving it a second and third look, it made such sweet sense.I hope it does the same for you.Enjoy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2021-02-1237 minAgape Ministries PodcastJames Finley Childlike Acceptance, a path to inner peace and union with God Part 1.Send us a textEpisode 44Teacher: James FinleyTitle: Childlike acceptance, a path to inner peace and union with God.Divinity of all life, just as it is.In this beautiful teaching, James helps us to discover, that little things- such as being struck by how trusting and accepting small children can be. When given time and attention, this acceptance can help us experience Gods presence in our lives. Using scripture and teaching from Christian mystics he offers guidance in the ancient wisdom of Childlike acceptance as a path to inne...2021-02-0533 minAgape Ministries PodcastEdwina Gately Living a Gospel Life Part 2Send us a textEpisode 43Teacher Edwina Gately Title Living a Gospel Life Part 2.Every Life of infinite value.I was moved this week to hear the Archbishop of Canterbury say that each of the 100.000 people who have died in the UK as a result of the coronavirus was of infinite value. Such a wonderful way of thinking about each other and how we can treat others with immense dignity and respect. In this second part of her story, Edwina shares how, by the grace of God, she...2021-01-2857 minAgape Ministries PodcastEdwina Gately Living a Gospel Life Part 1Send us a text Episode 42 Teacher: Edwina Gately Title: Living a Gospel Life. Luke10:21 "At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.There is always more to learn. I had often wondered at this passage, what God was hiding? Then I was blessed when I heard this sentence...2021-01-221h 01Agape Ministries PodcastRichard Rohr Gifts Unimagined Radical Grace Part 2Send us a textEpisode 41 Gifts Unimagined Radical Grace Part 2. Richard Rohr.Jesus vision for the human familyWhat can we learn from this COVID-19 pandemic, this worldwide sickness? For me, there are two primary messages.1: This virus was caused when the delicate balance that ensures human health and happiness was forgotten. 2: That for this balance to be restored we need the active goodwill and caring behaviour of the entire human family. Jesus vision for the human family is a vision of deep respect for each other, and the...2021-01-1429 minAgape Ministries PodcastRichard Rohr Radical Grace Part 1Send us a textA new quality of human relationships Our simple plan for 2021 is to continue to spread the seed of the teaching of Jesus on renewing the quality of human relationships. Cathy and I are overjoyed at the response from the podcasts we have recorded, from trusted speakers worldwide. Now these are available for you to share worldwide for free.St Paul told the early Christians, that although he planted the seed of a new life in Christ and Apollos water it only God’s Spirit, received and shared, could...2021-01-0732 minAgape Ministries PodcastCyril Ashton When to be Right could be Wrong.Send us a textEpisode 39Teaching: "When to be Right could be Wrong". or " How to find the freedom not to Judge ". Teacher: Bishop Cyril Ashton Cyril says " Grace is God making sure we get what we don't deserve, Mercy is God making sure we don't get what we do deserve ".This teaching is so beautiful and life-giving it deserves to be listened to time after time after time. To be freed for the poison of judgement is a wonderful gift. Judgement stagnates all our relationships and suffocates Jesus vision of Unity within diversity in the human family. "...2020-12-2930 minAgape Ministries PodcastCyril Ashton Communities of Fence MoversSend us a textEpisode 38Teaching: Communities of Fence Movers Teacher: Bishop Cyril Ashton Church of England.Cyril is a very humble and funny man, who just happened to be an Anglican Bishop.He tells of how Baptists, Methodists, and Catholics have helped to form his understandingof the essentials of our Christian Calling. He told me that 2 Catholic priests Ian Petit and Peter Dolan were very influential in him coming to trust the work of the Spirit in other Christian denominations. This is a wonderful talk. It upholds a very c...2020-12-1825 minAgape Ministries PodcastCharles Whitehead Be Transformed by the Renewing of your Mind Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 37Teaching: Be Transformed by the renewing of your Mind.Teacher Charles Whitehead.In my life, this topic was foundational. Daily I took to mind the principle of Metanoia, the dream of God placed in my heart, and the daily enjoyed seeing the wonderful will of God lived out in very simple, beautiful, and profound ways.May this teaching bless you as much as it blessed and inspired me.Enjoy, stay safe and happy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2020-12-1037 minAgape Ministries PodcastCharles Whitehead Be Transformed by the Renewing of your Mind Part 1.Send us a textEpisode 36Teacher: Charles WhiteheadBe Renewed by the Transformation of your Mind Part 1.Scripture speaks of a new humanity. A humanity free from fear and suspicion-open to living in peace and harmony. In this insightful talk, my good friend Charles Whitehead shares the important role played by the human mind, and how we can allow the Holy Spirit to transform our thinking and behaviour.Drink deep with this one, allow the Spirit to change your self-image. You are little less than a God (Psal...2020-12-0323 minAgape Ministries PodcastJames Finley Contemplation Confidence and Fulfilment Part 2Send us a text Episode 33 Contemplation Confidence and Fulfilment Part 2 Teacher: James Finley Our introduction " Agape Ministries a whole new way of thinking."This teaching will invite you to take or make the time to slow down. To slow down and listen to a whole new way of thinking about yourself. To take a second look at your belief about the beaytiful creative reality we call God.You are be invited to believe that God really is deeply in love with you. God never calls to mind any mistakes, you...2020-11-1329 minAgape Ministries PodcastJames Finley Contemplation Confidence and Fulfilment Part 1Send us a textEpisode 32: Title Contemplation Confidence and Fulfilment Teacher James FinleyI remember this teaching so well, Cathy and I had spent the night in the same convent as James. He was a warm and funny man, great company and came over as someone who loved and celebrated life. At an evening meal James shared this image I have never forgotten it, for it helped me with the understanding of the presence of God in my life. " Imagine this" James said " A sponge and the ocean. The sponge is in the o...2020-11-0618 minAgape Ministries PodcastMiriam Swaffield See I am doing a New Thing Part 2.Send us a textEpisode 31 See I am doing a new thing. Teacher Mirian Swaffield." God is doing a new thing and its always about community, its always going to be about becoming like Jesus. "" You are blessed, now go and spread this blessing, increase in number and multiply."" Out of the Blessing of God comes fruitfulness "Enjoy this wonderful truth. Let it feed your soul and awaken your Sacred imagination.Stay safe and Happy Archie and Cathy Agape Ministries 2020-10-2923 minAgape Ministries PodcastMiriam Swaffield See I am doing a New Thing Part 1Send us a textEpisode 31: See I am doing a New Thing Part 1 . Teacher: Miriam Swaffield.Miriam is a real breath of fresh air. She brings a refreshing energy in her approach to sharing the Goodnews of the Gospel. Hear how she brings a truth that is over 2000 years in age into the lived experience of the young people of today. This teaching will help you talk to your family and friends in a language that is current and rich in meaning and purpose.Enjoy, Stay safe and HappyArchie and Cathy.2020-10-2226 minAgape Ministries PodcastRuss Parker The Power of Blessing Part 1 .Send us a textThis is a fantastic talk, Russ Parker shares with us a much-neglected teaching on the Fathers Blessing. Jesus believed with all his heart and mind that he was beloved by God.He choose to believe that he was continually covered by the Father blessing. This belief brought him priceless understandings of identity worth and mission.Enjoy every moment of this talk, and daily enter into the experience of the Fathers blessing and provision for you. Every Blessing. Stay safe and happy Archie and Cathy.2020-10-0832 minAgape Ministries PodcastClare Thompson Make Room for Hope Part 2Send us a textIn this beautiful and practical talk, Clare shares a wonderful and powerful truth. We all carry the presence and energy of God into our daily lives. Imagine a local situation where the council and church communities work together for the well being of all. No more winners and losers, no one left out, no one left behind. That's true justice, that's the Kingdom of God in practice.That's the Kingdom I pray each day will come, to me and through me. Stay safe and happy Archie and Cathy2020-10-0132 minAgape Ministries PodcastClare Thompson Make Room for Hope Part 1Send us a textIn this episode No 26 we share the teaching of Clare Thompson. She shares her beautiful witness of faith, hope and loving service in her hometown of Bristol. She shares how the Spirit called her and her husband to a new experience of freedom and faith. She also shares a story of a YouTube video with Pope Francis and Bishop Tony Palmer, if you wish to see it here is the YouTube link.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrS4IDTLavQ.Enjoy the teaching , dream the dream of Un...2020-09-2438 minAgape Ministries PodcastPat Collins:The Secret How to escape from low self acceptance and low self esteem. Part 2Send us a textIn this episode, Father Pat encourages us to prayerfully and carefully find another person with whom we can share our innermost thoughts and feelings. For me, this is where the quality of Christian relationships becomes a beautiful reality. I invite you to imagine this situation. A person hears the freedom giving teaching of the gospel and commits themselves to the daily psychological, emotional and spiritual journey taken by Jesus. With this new self-understanding and confidence, we can begin to pay as much attention to the needs of others as we do t...2020-09-1731 minAgape Ministries PodcastPat Collins Self Esteem and Christian MaturityPart 2.Send us a textThis is part two of Father Pats excellent teaching on Self Esteem. Jesus baptism in the Jordan was his experience of the inner presence of Gods Spirit deep in his human nature.It is this experience that Jesus wants to share with us. Jesus daily invites us to allow Gods Spirit to dream of a new quality of human relationships, relationships in which Justice and Compassion are primary. Jesus invites us to commit our selves to forming small local communities living in this new way. Stay safe, Archie and Ca...2020-09-0219 minAgape Ministries PodcastPat Collins Self Esteem and Christian Maturity Part 1Send us a textFr Pat invites us to take 3 steps to free us from a poor self-image and low self-esteem. 1. Accept yourself 2. Be yourself 3. Forget yourselfThese steps set you free to ENJOY BEING YOUR NEW SELFEvery BlessingArchie and Cathy2020-08-2638 minAgape Ministries PodcastMichelle Moran I will pour out my Spirit Part 2Send us a textWhen Jesus spoke about the human condition, he raised it to a whole new level.He spoke of humanity as a wonderful, beautiful creation of a wonderful and beautiful creator. Our prayer is that this teaching helps you to think of yourself and others in this waybecause the immortal Spirit of God is in all things The book of Wisdom 12:1Every Blessing.stay safe, healthy and happy Archie and Cathy.2020-08-2025 min