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Loved Called GiftedIcelandic SpiritualityStories, ice, fire, poetry and the countenance of God upon the sea.
Paul Byrne is a full time children's worker at a church in Suffolk. He became fascinated and enthralled by the literature, the landscape and the stories of Iceland, when he was studying for his degree in history and literature. Now, several years later, having become a Christian, he is rediscovering his passion for Icelandic culture and finding God within it. In this conversation he shares his passion for Iceland, some beautiful Icelandic poetry and his thoughts about finding God everywhere.
Here are some li...2025-05-0928 minLoved Called GiftedIcelandic SpiritualityStories, ice, fire, poetry and the countenance of God upon the sea.
Paul Byrne is a full time children's worker at a church in Suffolk. He became fascinated and enthralled by the literature, the landscape and the stories of Iceland, when he was studying for his degree in history and literature. Now, several years later, having become a Christian, he is rediscovering his passion for Icelandic culture and finding God within it. In this conversation he shares his passion for Iceland, some beautiful Icelandic poetry and his thoughts about finding God everywhere.
Here are some li...2025-05-0928 minLoved Called GiftedRooted in Love with Maria Garvey: Finding Belonging, Presence and PlayfulnessHost Catherine Cowell is joined by Maria Garvey for a conversation about retirement, rootedness, and rediscovering the transformative power of community and presence. Maria shares her personal journey from a life of professional busyness to a slower, more intentional rhythm grounded in her local village. She explores themes of loneliness, the quiet revolution of love, vulnerability as strength, and embracing life with playfulness and authenticity. With wisdom, humor, and touching stories—including goose rescues, therapeutic clowning, and the quiet magic of shared tea—this episode is a celebration of the sacredness found in everyday connection.
You can find...2025-04-2554 minLoved Called GiftedRooted in Love with Maria Garvey: Finding Belonging, Presence and PlayfulnessHost Catherine Cowell is joined by Maria Garvey for a conversation about retirement, rootedness, and rediscovering the transformative power of community and presence. Maria shares her personal journey from a life of professional busyness to a slower, more intentional rhythm grounded in her local village. She explores themes of loneliness, the quiet revolution of love, vulnerability as strength, and embracing life with playfulness and authenticity. With wisdom, humor, and touching stories—including goose rescues, therapeutic clowning, and the quiet magic of shared tea—this episode is a celebration of the sacredness found in everyday connection.
You can find...2025-04-2554 min
THE Podcaster NationTHE Podcaster Nation #51 - "Loved, Called, Gifted" with Catherine CowellSpiritual Director and Life Coach Catherine Cowell is the host of the hit podcast, "Loved, Called, Gifted." Her mission is to explore how we all have gifts to share with the world. Her belief that there is a divine love at the center of the world that guides us in our belief that every human being inherently has value, had taken shape in her becoming an adoptive mother of two sons. This is her story. Listen now. Listen to "Loved, Called, Gifted" podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YvBP3mnHfFrB6k7dsC2a2?si=G-ZlLTzuQ8SScZJ5SRK...2025-04-031h 05
Your Radical Truth podcast029: The Forgotten Half of God: How Catherine Cowell is Reframing Spirituality for WomenFor centuries, many have viewed God through a single lens—male, paternal, kingly. But what if we've only been seeing half the image? In this powerful episode of Your Radical Truth podcast, host Margaret Mary O’Connor sits down with spiritual director and author Catherine Cowell to explore the often-overlooked feminine side of God. From hidden biblical metaphors to personal awakenings, this conversation invites us all to re-examine the divine with fresh eyes. Meet Catherine Cowell: A Guide for Spiritual Exploration Catherine Cowell is no stranger to deep reflection and meaningful mentorship. As an a...2025-03-2543 minLoved Called GiftedLucie Labadie: Let it Bleed!
Lucie Labadie is a dance artist. A few years ago, she began to learn about the menstrual cycle and the way that women's bodies travel through different phases, different seasons each month. In this episode she talks to Catherine about what she has discovered and how understanding her body helps her to live more in tune with it. There are times in the month when she chooses to prioritise rest and times for focus and activity. Times when she is more intuitive. She has learnt that some times in the month are better for making decisions than others. She talks...2025-03-2133 minLoved Called GiftedLucie Labadie: Let it Bleed!
Lucie Labadie is a dance artist. A few years ago, she began to learn about the menstrual cycle and the way that women's bodies travel through different phases, different seasons each month. In this episode she talks to Catherine about what she has discovered and how understanding her body helps her to live more in tune with it. There are times in the month when she chooses to prioritise rest and times for focus and activity. Times when she is more intuitive. She has learnt that some times in the month are better for making decisions than others. She talks...2025-03-2133 minLoved Called GiftedJesus and Masculinity: it's not about being in charge. With Sean KennedyIn the last episode, Catherine looked at the concept of Biblical Womanhood, and the fact that it doesn't really stand up to scrutiny if you start by looking at Jesus and his interactions with women. This time, she is joined by Sean Kennedy to consider manhood through the lens of Jesus, his life, his teachings and his interactions with the men around him. Spoiler alert: Jesus never once tells men they need to be in charge.
If you enjoy this episode and the ideas within it, you might like to read Catherine's new book: Finding God's Feminine S...2025-02-2129 minLoved Called GiftedJesus and Masculinity: it's not about being in charge. With Sean KennedyIn the last episode, Catherine looked at the concept of Biblical Womanhood, and the fact that it doesn't really stand up to scrutiny if you start by looking at Jesus and his interactions with women. This time, she is joined by Sean Kennedy to consider manhood through the lens of Jesus, his life, his teachings and his interactions with the men around him. Spoiler alert: Jesus never once tells men they need to be in charge.
If you enjoy this episode and the ideas within it, you might like to read Catherine's new book: Finding God's Feminine S...2025-02-2129 minLoved Called GiftedIt's Not All About Submission: A Jesus Centred Perspective on Biblical WomanhoodWhat does it mean to be a “Christian Woman”? Over the years I have heard a lot and read a lot about what the ideal Christian Woman might be like. The notion of Biblical Womanhood is particularly prominent in certain sections of the church. One gets the picture of a quiet, submissive woman who’s good at needlework and making cupcakes. It’s an image that seems to be more about the ideal 1950’s housewife than it is anything in the Bible.
Perhaps it would make more sense, to start a conversation about Christian womanhood by looking a...2025-02-0734 minLoved Called GiftedIt's Not All About Submission: A Jesus Centred Perspective on Biblical WomanhoodWhat does it mean to be a “Christian Woman”? Over the years I have heard a lot and read a lot about what the ideal Christian Woman might be like. The notion of Biblical Womanhood is particularly prominent in certain sections of the church. One gets the picture of a quiet, submissive woman who’s good at needlework and making cupcakes. It’s an image that seems to be more about the ideal 1950’s housewife than it is anything in the Bible.
Perhaps it would make more sense, to start a conversation about Christian womanhood by looking a...2025-02-0734 minLoved Called GiftedGill Jarrett: Holistic Massage TherapyGill Jarrett is a holistic massage therapist, working in Shrewsbury. She discovered her passion for massage while on her own healing journey out of domestic violence and into healing and wholeness. She is now passionate about helping others on their journeys. She shares her own story and her desire to see others find healing, in body, mind and spirit. She is qualified in Jing massage and is an Advanced Clinical and Sports Massage Therapist. She has conducted research into the benefits of massage and often runs workshops, like the one she did for the University of Staffordshire, which is...2025-01-2431 minLoved Called GiftedGill Jarrett: Holistic Massage TherapyGill Jarrett is a holistic massage therapist, working in Shrewsbury. She discovered her passion for massage while on her own healing journey out of domestic violence and into healing and wholeness. She is now passionate about helping others on their journeys. She shares her own story and her desire to see others find healing, in body, mind and spirit. She is qualified in Jing massage and is an Advanced Clinical and Sports Massage Therapist. She has conducted research into the benefits of massage and often runs workshops, like the one she did for the University of Staffordshire, which is...2025-01-2431 minLoved Called GiftedNaomi Fisher: When the Naughty Step Makes Things Worse
This episode of the "Loved Called Gifted" podcast, host Catherine Cowell is joined by clinical psychologist and author Naomi Fisher. They discuss Fisher's book "When the Naughty Step Makes Things Worse" and explore alternative approaches to parenting, particularly for children who don’t respond to traditional methods. There are lots of relatable anecdotes and humour about the daily chaos of parenting, paired with Naomi's insights into navigating challenges with creativity.
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This episode of the "Loved Called Gifted" podcast, host Catherine Cowell is joined by clinical psychologist and author Naomi Fisher. They discuss Fisher's book "When the Naughty Step Makes Things Worse" and explore alternative approaches to parenting, particularly for children who don’t respond to traditional methods. There are lots of relatable anecdotes and humour about the daily chaos of parenting, paired with Naomi's insights into navigating challenges with creativity.
There is a full transcript available here.
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To find out more abou...2025-01-1055 minLoved Called GiftedFeminine God: A Conversation with Hannah LamberthBack in July, Catherine released an episode called ‘Is God Feminine’, exploring the feminine images for God in the Bible and suggesting that if men and women are made in the image of the Divine, then we shouldn’t be surprised to find feminine names and imagery for God in the Bible. Hannah wanted to discuss the episode to find out more and to share both her enthusiasm and her discomfort with the idea of God as feminine. If you find this topic interesting and you'd like to know more, Catherine has a Medium blog in which she's been writin...2024-10-2541 minLoved Called GiftedFeminine God: A Conversation with Hannah LamberthBack in July, Catherine released an episode called ‘Is God Feminine’, exploring the feminine images for God in the Bible and suggesting that if men and women are made in the image of the Divine, then we shouldn’t be surprised to find feminine names and imagery for God in the Bible. Hannah wanted to discuss the episode to find out more and to share both her enthusiasm and her discomfort with the idea of God as feminine. If you find this topic interesting and you'd like to know more, Catherine has a Medium blog in which she's been writin...2024-10-2541 minLoved Called GiftedArt and Spirituality: Sarah Clarke from CMSSarah Clarke is a lecturer at the Church Mission Society (CMS) and has a particular interest in art as a way into the sacred. And the ways that art can facilitate expression in ways that words cannot.
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2024-10-1139 minLoved Called GiftedArt and Spirituality: Sarah Clarke from CMSSarah Clarke is a lecturer at the Church Mission Society (CMS) and has a particular interest in art as a way into the sacred. And the ways that art can facilitate expression in ways that words cannot.
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We'd always love to hear from you. You can get in touch by connecting via our Facebook page
To find out more about Catherine, her spiritual direction and coaching, go to the Loved Called Gifted Website
2024-10-1139 minLoved Called GiftedJocie and Dave Twine: Life ProjectCatherine chatted with Jocie and Dave Twine, founders of the Life Project, in their caravan awning at the New Wine Christian festival this summer. They talk about the joys and challenges of life with their son Josh, who has autism and semantic pragmatic disorder. He also has a fantastic memory and an incredible singing voice. They set up the Life Project charity to support other families of people with additional needs and to create a community where everyone is welcome. They also talk about the surprising joy of being part of the disability community.
You can find...2024-09-2746 minLoved Called GiftedJocie and Dave Twine: Life ProjectCatherine chatted with Jocie and Dave Twine, founders of the Life Project, in their caravan awning at the New Wine Christian festival this summer. They talk about the joys and challenges of life with their son Josh, who has autism and semantic pragmatic disorder. He also has a fantastic memory and an incredible singing voice. They set up the Life Project charity to support other families of people with additional needs and to create a community where everyone is welcome. They also talk about the surprising joy of being part of the disability community.
You can find...2024-09-2746 minLoved Called GiftedHannah Lamberth: No Diggers Allowed!Catherine and Hannah talk about the lack of tacky Christian gifts in Criccieth, a fish called Brian and a cuddly sheep. Mainly they discuss how we are less building sites to be constructed and more wild islands to be loved and nurtured.
We would love to hear from you. You can find us on our Facebook page or email Catherine: lovedcalledgifted@gmail.com.
You can find a transcript of the podcast here.
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2024-09-0643 minLoved Called GiftedHannah Lamberth: No Diggers Allowed!Catherine and Hannah talk about the lack of tacky Christian gifts in Criccieth, a fish called Brian and a cuddly sheep. Mainly they discuss how we are less building sites to be constructed and more wild islands to be loved and nurtured.
We would love to hear from you. You can find us on our Facebook page or email Catherine: lovedcalledgifted@gmail.com.
You can find a transcript of the podcast here.
For spiritual direction and coaching and to find out more about Loved Called Gifted, have a nosey around the website.
2024-09-0643 minLoved Called GiftedAcceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE Part 2)Catherine and Margaret McGregor continue their conversation about PACE therapeutic parenting, reflecting on how this is both an excellent tool for the therapeutic parenting of children with attachment difficulties and other neurodiversity; as well as helping us to understand how God parents us and how we can be compassionate to ourselves. PACE (which stands for playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy) was developed by psychologist Daniel Hughes.
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2024-08-2359 minLoved Called GiftedAcceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE Part 2)Catherine and Margaret McGregor continue their conversation about PACE therapeutic parenting, reflecting on how this is both an excellent tool for the therapeutic parenting of children with attachment difficulties and other neurodiversity; as well as helping us to understand how God parents us and how we can be compassionate to ourselves. PACE (which stands for playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy) was developed by psychologist Daniel Hughes.
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2024-08-2359 min
Bleeding DaylightCatherine Cowell - Loved, Called GiftedIn this episode of Bleeding Daylight, Rodney Olsen welcomes Catherine Cowell, a life coach, spiritual director, and host of the Loved, Called, Gifted podcast, to share her incredible journey of faith and resilience. Catherine opens up about the profound challenges she faced, including a brain tumour diagnosis for her husband, infertility struggles, and the complexities of adopting and raising two young boys who had experienced significant trauma. Her story is a powerful testament to finding hope and meaning amidst life's darkest moments, highlighting her unwavering commitment to authenticity and creating spaces for real, vulnerable faith journeys.
2024-07-2130 minLoved Called GiftedPlay as Spiritual Practice (Understanding PACE part one)In this episode, Catherine talks to Margaret McGregor about the place of play and playfulness in our parenting practice, our spirituality and how we see and relate to ourselves. The PACE parenting approach, devised by Dan Hughes, has been the cornerstone of trauma informed, therapeutic parenting practice for over twenty years. It stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy. This approach is also the basis of DDP therapy.
You can find a transcript of this episode here.
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2024-07-1943 minLoved Called GiftedPlay as Spiritual Practice (Understanding PACE part one)In this episode, Catherine talks to Margaret McGregor about the place of play and playfulness in our parenting practice, our spirituality and how we see and relate to ourselves. The PACE parenting approach, devised by Dan Hughes, has been the cornerstone of trauma informed, therapeutic parenting practice for over twenty years. It stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy. This approach is also the basis of DDP therapy.
You can find a transcript of this episode here.
Contact Catherine at lovedcalledgifted@gmail.com
Facebook page.
Website
2024-07-1943 minLoved Called GiftedCatherine Cowell: Is God Feminine?We are very used to thinking of God as He. With a capital ‘H’. There has not been much space in Christian tradition for viewing God as anything but male. The God of the Bible, we tend to assume, is entirely masculine. But, in fact, there is also a wealth of feminine imagery for God in the Bible, if you know where to look. In this episode, Catherine takes a look at the rich portrayals of God in the Bible, including God as Mother and midwife.
There is a full transcript here.
Connect with us on Fac...2024-07-0532 minLoved Called GiftedCatherine Cowell: Is God Feminine?We are very used to thinking of God as He. With a capital ‘H’. There has not been much space in Christian tradition for viewing God as anything but male. The God of the Bible, we tend to assume, is entirely masculine. But, in fact, there is also a wealth of feminine imagery for God in the Bible, if you know where to look. In this episode, Catherine takes a look at the rich portrayals of God in the Bible, including God as Mother and midwife.
There is a full transcript here.
Connect with us on Fac...2024-07-0532 minLoved Called GiftedJane Dicker: Being a Benedictine OblateMonasticism is not just for people who are part of a convent or a monastery. There are many people who are part of monastic communities while living normal, every day lives. One of these communities is that of the Benedictine Oblates, who seek to follow the rule of Saint Benedict. On International Women's Day, Catherine interviewed Jane Dicker, one of the first women to be ordained in the UK. In passing Jane mentioned being a Benedictine Oblate, and so for this episode she's back, discussing what that means and how it benefits her spiritual life. Whether it's something that's...2024-06-2128 minLoved Called GiftedJane Dicker: Being a Benedictine OblateMonasticism is not just for people who are part of a convent or a monastery. There are many people who are part of monastic communities while living normal, every day lives. One of these communities is that of the Benedictine Oblates, who seek to follow the rule of Saint Benedict. On International Women's Day, Catherine interviewed Jane Dicker, one of the first women to be ordained in the UK. In passing Jane mentioned being a Benedictine Oblate, and so for this episode she's back, discussing what that means and how it benefits her spiritual life. Whether it's something that's...2024-06-2128 minLoved Called GiftedLillibet: A Welcome CallingCatherine meets Lillibet Goodwin, who shares her passion for working with children with special needs and her friendship with a young man with autism. She talks about her experience of having adopted siblings, what that has taught her about the importance of accepting and welcoming others, the therapeutic value of art, and meeting Jesus in those society so often ignores and marginalises. Here is a young woman who has found her lane easily and is looking forward to being able to progress in it, rather than -- like many of us -- someone who has only seen the pattern...2024-05-2427 minLoved Called GiftedLillibet: A Welcome CallingCatherine meets Lillibet Goodwin, who shares her passion for working with children with special needs and her friendship with a young man with autism. She talks about her experience of having adopted siblings, what that has taught her about the importance of accepting and welcoming others, the therapeutic value of art, and meeting Jesus in those society so often ignores and marginalises. Here is a young woman who has found her lane easily and is looking forward to being able to progress in it, rather than -- like many of us -- someone who has only seen the pattern...2024-05-2427 minLoved Called GiftedAmy Daughters: How writing letters changed my lifeAmy Weinland Daughters calls in from Texas to chat with Catherine about the vast number of letters she has written, and the book that followed. This is a story of deep friendship, that began when Amy decided that she would support a grieving mother by writing to her. It's a story of connection despite differences and God's grace in people's lives, but it's also secretly about being willing to indulge the crazy whims God sends our way in order to let God do something we'd never even dreamed of.
Amy's book is called
Dear Dana: That Time I...2024-05-1039 minLoved Called GiftedAmy Daughters: How writing letters changed my lifeAmy Weinland Daughters calls in from Texas to chat with Catherine about the vast number of letters she has written, and the book that followed. This is a story of deep friendship, that began when Amy decided that she would support a grieving mother by writing to her. It's a story of connection despite differences and God's grace in people's lives, but it's also secretly about being willing to indulge the crazy whims God sends our way in order to let God do something we'd never even dreamed of.
Amy's book is called
Dear Dana: That Time I...2024-05-1039 minLoved Called GiftedThe STILL Method with Sarah WatsonToday Catherine is talking to Sarah, who is just embarking on a new adventure, and hoping to take others along with her. Diving into the STILL course, together they unpack some of the toolbox of techniques that Sarah has learned, that can help others manage anxiety and overwhelm, but also to pick up more slack where they are able to, too. And in between they talk about parenting, DIY, piano playing and managing departments in the NHS, in Catherine's usual inquisitive and friendly style. Sarah's email address if you would like to get in touch, is: Unshrinkable1@gmail.com2024-04-2640 minLoved Called GiftedThe STILL Method with Sarah WatsonToday Catherine is talking to Sarah, who is just embarking on a new adventure, and hoping to take others along with her. Diving into the STILL course, together they unpack some of the toolbox of techniques that Sarah has learned, that can help others manage anxiety and overwhelm, but also to pick up more slack where they are able to, too. And in between they talk about parenting, DIY, piano playing and managing departments in the NHS, in Catherine's usual inquisitive and friendly style. Sarah's email address if you would like to get in touch, is: Unshrinkable1@gmail.com2024-04-2640 minLoved Called GiftedRob Rogers and ACT Oxford: Compassion in ActionCatherine meets Rev Rob Rogers, from Oxford, at St Aldate's parish centre. They talk about this city of contrasts, where those leaving prison and the homeless also live among the dreaming spires. Rob talks about the way community can bring help and healing.
Rob has been on both sides of the coin of homelessness and addiction, so as he and Catherine discuss his work with ACT (a charity working with prison leavers and the homeless, amongst others) and ponder the question, when there's a volunteer serving a person in difficult circumstances, which one is really be...2024-03-2246 minLoved Called GiftedRob Rogers and ACT Oxford: Compassion in ActionCatherine meets Rev Rob Rogers, from Oxford, at St Aldate's parish centre. They talk about this city of contrasts, where those leaving prison and the homeless also live among the dreaming spires. Rob talks about the way community can bring help and healing.
Rob has been on both sides of the coin of homelessness and addiction, so as he and Catherine discuss his work with ACT (a charity working with prison leavers and the homeless, amongst others) and ponder the question, when there's a volunteer serving a person in difficult circumstances, which one is really be...2024-03-2246 minLoved Called GiftedRev Jane Dicker: 30 Years of Women's Ordination2024 marks 30 years since women were first ordained as priests into the Church of England in England, and today for International Women's Day, Catherine interviews Jane Dicker, who has been there from the beginning. Together they discuss the joys and frustrations found along the way; Jane in the thick of it, and Catherine cheering along as an observer at the time. Along with, of course, how God is found in all of that. Jane also tells us about the book she's writing: The Misadventures of Mother Jane.
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Things...2024-03-0829 minLoved Called GiftedRev Jane Dicker: 30 Years of Women's Ordination2024 marks 30 years since women were first ordained as priests into the Church of England in England, and today for International Women's Day, Catherine interviews Jane Dicker, who has been there from the beginning. Together they discuss the joys and frustrations found along the way; Jane in the thick of it, and Catherine cheering along as an observer at the time. Along with, of course, how God is found in all of that. Jane also tells us about the book she's writing: The Misadventures of Mother Jane.
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Things...2024-03-0829 minLoved Called GiftedHannah Lamberth: Ask a Better Question!This episode, Catherine is visiting Hannah, who no longer has a bathroom office and has been thinking about the kinds of questions we ask people when we first meet them. Hannah would like to ask better questions....
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2024-02-2325 minLoved Called GiftedHannah Lamberth: Ask a Better Question!This episode, Catherine is visiting Hannah, who no longer has a bathroom office and has been thinking about the kinds of questions we ask people when we first meet them. Hannah would like to ask better questions....
It's always great to hear from people, so if you'd like to get in touch, you can find us on Facebook.
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More about Loved Called Gifted
Catherine's book, that she mentions in the conversation
2024-02-2325 minLoved Called GiftedChaplaincy at Birmingham Children's Hospital with Andrew PhillipsCatherine travels to Birmingham Children's Hospital to speak with Chaplain Andrew Phillips about his role supporting children, families and staff. He shares how he facilitates ways for them to cope with walking this hardest of paths, and also the way the children's own spiritualities are shaping him. Take off your shoes for this episode. You are on holy ground.
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2024-01-2640 minLoved Called GiftedChaplaincy at Birmingham Children's Hospital with Andrew PhillipsCatherine travels to Birmingham Children's Hospital to speak with Chaplain Andrew Phillips about his role supporting children, families and staff. He shares how he facilitates ways for them to cope with walking this hardest of paths, and also the way the children's own spiritualities are shaping him. Take off your shoes for this episode. You are on holy ground.
Full transcript
Connect with us on Facebook
Explore the Loved Called Gifted website
2024-01-2640 minLoved Called GiftedMaria Garvey: Advent ThoughtsCatherine chats with Maria Garvey again, to find they'd both been having similar thoughts regarding Advent. Namely that if you want to see the light that our Christ brings into the darkness, sometimes you have to be willing to see the darkness first. They explore that together in this episode; the ways it works and the ways sometimes it doesn't, and how it all points back to love.
It would be delightful to hear from you, if you have thoughts about this episode. You can follow our Facebook page. Or email Catherine at Lovedcalledgifted@gmail.com
Y...2023-12-0841 minLoved Called GiftedMaria Garvey: Advent ThoughtsCatherine chats with Maria Garvey again, to find they'd both been having similar thoughts regarding Advent. Namely that if you want to see the light that our Christ brings into the darkness, sometimes you have to be willing to see the darkness first. They explore that together in this episode; the ways it works and the ways sometimes it doesn't, and how it all points back to love.
It would be delightful to hear from you, if you have thoughts about this episode. You can follow our Facebook page. Or email Catherine at Lovedcalledgifted@gmail.com
Y...2023-12-0841 minLoved Called GiftedQuestions to help you find your callingThis is more of a work-book episode of the podcast rather than a story-time one, as Catherine brings out some of her coaching and spiritual direction skills to share with us as we all learn a few more key questions to help us refine the mission for our own lives -- and some of them may even take you by surprise!
Even if you are confident that you are swimming in the right lane of life, if you still put in the effort to do these exercises, I'm sure you will be glad you did. It's a...2023-11-2420 minLoved Called GiftedQuestions to help you find your callingThis is more of a work-book episode of the podcast rather than a story-time one, as Catherine brings out some of her coaching and spiritual direction skills to share with us as we all learn a few more key questions to help us refine the mission for our own lives -- and some of them may even take you by surprise!
Even if you are confident that you are swimming in the right lane of life, if you still put in the effort to do these exercises, I'm sure you will be glad you did. It's a...2023-11-2420 minLoved Called GiftedWintering with CharliLoved Called Gifted now has a Facebook page, which you can find here.
Catherine's friend Charli joins her today and they talk about Autumns and Winters in both their lives; paring back and releasing obligations in order to re-centre, and the things that then grow in the space created. Catherine also shares her wisdom as they compare stories about navigating school problems with and on behalf of their children who have found it really difficult. And as always, how God's graciousness still shows up.
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Key themes: being and doing, neurodiversity, attachment, ADHD, sha...2023-11-1044 minLoved Called GiftedWintering with CharliLoved Called Gifted now has a Facebook page, which you can find here.
Catherine's friend Charli joins her today and they talk about Autumns and Winters in both their lives; paring back and releasing obligations in order to re-centre, and the things that then grow in the space created. Catherine also shares her wisdom as they compare stories about navigating school problems with and on behalf of their children who have found it really difficult. And as always, how God's graciousness still shows up.
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Key themes: being and doing, neurodiversity, attachment, ADHD, sha...2023-11-1044 minLoved Called GiftedCreate BoltonWe have a new Facebook page. Just look for Loved Called Gifted.
Today we are joining Catherine in Bolton at Create Bolton, a creative cafe that shows everyone that they have something to offer. The heartbeat and proprietor is Joy Kilpatrick who is the guest this week, talking about the twists and turns in her life path, and the faithfulness of God, that have enabled her to bring together her artistic creativity and her compassion for people into this sanctuary where people can find respite, relief and wholeness, as well as lots of beautiful artwork. Joy takes s...2023-10-2742 minLoved Called GiftedCreate BoltonWe have a new Facebook page. Just look for Loved Called Gifted.
Today we are joining Catherine in Bolton at Create Bolton, a creative cafe that shows everyone that they have something to offer. The heartbeat and proprietor is Joy Kilpatrick who is the guest this week, talking about the twists and turns in her life path, and the faithfulness of God, that have enabled her to bring together her artistic creativity and her compassion for people into this sanctuary where people can find respite, relief and wholeness, as well as lots of beautiful artwork. Joy takes s...2023-10-2742 minLoved Called GiftedTypes of IntelligencePodcast website
How would you answer the question "Are you intelligent?" In this episode, drawing on the work of educational psychologist Howard Gardner, Catherine talks about why that's not a very useful question. A much better question is 'In what way are you intelligent?' The narrow way in which intelligence is often understood in society and education can leave many people undervaluing the skills that they have. So this episode looks at intelligence more broadly and the different ways in which different people are intelligent.
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Ken Robinson's TED talk
2023-10-1316 minLoved Called GiftedTypes of IntelligencePodcast website
How would you answer the question "Are you intelligent?" In this episode, drawing on the work of educational psychologist Howard Gardner, Catherine talks about why that's not a very useful question. A much better question is 'In what way are you intelligent?' The narrow way in which intelligence is often understood in society and education can leave many people undervaluing the skills that they have. So this episode looks at intelligence more broadly and the different ways in which different people are intelligent.
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Ken Robinson's TED talk
2023-10-1316 minLoved Called GiftedWaterways ChaplainsFor the first time Catherine has two guests in this episode, married couple Gill and John. They are both waterways chaplains, driving their boat through Britain's canals and helping the people they meet along the way. We start out meeting them and finding out a bit more about what they do, but the conversation quickly shifts and blossoms into learning more about God's grace, from people who have been walking with him for over 40 years.
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2023-09-2930 minLoved Called GiftedWaterways ChaplainsFor the first time Catherine has two guests in this episode, married couple Gill and John. They are both waterways chaplains, driving their boat through Britain's canals and helping the people they meet along the way. We start out meeting them and finding out a bit more about what they do, but the conversation quickly shifts and blossoms into learning more about God's grace, from people who have been walking with him for over 40 years.
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2023-09-2930 minLoved Called GiftedHannah Lamberth: Wedding Dress AdventuresCatherine is marrying the podcast editor next week [their transcriptionist wishes them well!]. In this episode Catherine recounts to Hannah Lambert the tale of finding her wedding dress, which then segues beautifully into a conversation about finding God in the details...or not, sometimes. If you like girly wedding talk, you'll enjoy this one, but even if you don't, there's definitely still something for you here.
You can find the transcript here.
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2023-09-1526 minLoved Called GiftedHannah Lamberth: Wedding Dress AdventuresCatherine is marrying the podcast editor next week [their transcriptionist wishes them well!]. In this episode Catherine recounts to Hannah Lambert the tale of finding her wedding dress, which then segues beautifully into a conversation about finding God in the details...or not, sometimes. If you like girly wedding talk, you'll enjoy this one, but even if you don't, there's definitely still something for you here.
You can find the transcript here.
The Loved Called Gifted website is here.
2023-09-1526 minLoved Called GiftedMaria Garvey: Community, Belonging and Finding Our Home in GodIn this last episode before our summer break, Catherine talks with Maria Garvey, who, twenty years ago, founded a L'Arche community in Northern Ireland. She describes her work as being about 'creating communities of belonging for people who find themselves marginalised'. She says 'who I am really is a commitment to everyone knowing that they matter, no matter what.' In this wide ranging conversation, Maria talks about encountering people who experience themselves as marginalised and her understanding of God, of whom she says 'God is a space in which everyone and everything has its place. Everything and everyone...2023-07-2142 minLoved Called GiftedMaria Garvey: Community, Belonging and Finding Our Home in GodIn this last episode before our summer break, Catherine talks with Maria Garvey, who, twenty years ago, founded a L'Arche community in Northern Ireland. She describes her work as being about 'creating communities of belonging for people who find themselves marginalised'. She says 'who I am really is a commitment to everyone knowing that they matter, no matter what.' In this wide ranging conversation, Maria talks about encountering people who experience themselves as marginalised and her understanding of God, of whom she says 'God is a space in which everyone and everything has its place. Everything and everyone...2023-07-2142 minLoved Called GiftedLove and the DivineWhat does it mean to have a love relationship with the divine? Christianity has at its core the concept that faith is about loving God and being loved by God. But what does that actually look like in practice? In this episode, Catherine shares some thoughts about that. The truth is that it's different for everyone...
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2023-07-0729 minLoved Called GiftedLove and the DivineWhat does it mean to have a love relationship with the divine? Christianity has at its core the concept that faith is about loving God and being loved by God. But what does that actually look like in practice? In this episode, Catherine shares some thoughts about that. The truth is that it's different for everyone...
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2023-07-0729 minLoved Called GiftedUnderstanding Personality 5: Judging and PerceivingTranscript
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Polly joins Catherine for the last of our series looking at personality through the lens of Myers Briggs. This time we're talking about judging and perceiving.
Do you like things planned, organised and decided, or do you prefer to keep possibilities open? Do you find structure and rules calming or constraining? Do you like the adrenaline of the unexpected? Or the opportunity to prepare properly?
We all have a preference for either what the MBTI calls 'judging' or for 'perceiving'. Understanding our own pr...2023-06-0944 minLoved Called GiftedUnderstanding Personality 5: Judging and PerceivingTranscript
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Polly joins Catherine for the last of our series looking at personality through the lens of Myers Briggs. This time we're talking about judging and perceiving.
Do you like things planned, organised and decided, or do you prefer to keep possibilities open? Do you find structure and rules calming or constraining? Do you like the adrenaline of the unexpected? Or the opportunity to prepare properly?
We all have a preference for either what the MBTI calls 'judging' or for 'perceiving'. Understanding our own pr...2023-06-0944 minLoved Called GiftedUnderstanding Personality Part 4: Why some people do details and others just don’tCatherine is joined by Polly for our fourth conversation looking at personality throughout the lens of the Myers Briggs model. This time we’re discussing what Myers Briggs refers to as Sensing and Intuition - the S and the N for those who speak MBTI.
Are you practical, down to earth and good at remembering details? Do you like ideas and theories? Do you prefer to learn by thinking things through or experiencing them first hand? Do you love a good gossip or do you get bored by small talk? How many notebooks do you own...2023-05-2647 minLoved Called GiftedUnderstanding Personality Part 4: Why some people do details and others just don’tCatherine is joined by Polly for our fourth conversation looking at personality throughout the lens of the Myers Briggs model. This time we’re discussing what Myers Briggs refers to as Sensing and Intuition - the S and the N for those who speak MBTI.
Are you practical, down to earth and good at remembering details? Do you like ideas and theories? Do you prefer to learn by thinking things through or experiencing them first hand? Do you love a good gossip or do you get bored by small talk? How many notebooks do you own...2023-05-2647 minLoved Called GiftedStages of Faith: How spirituality changes across a lifetime with Joe DavisDo you feel like your faith suddenly isn't making sense any more? Have the answers you've been relying on stopped making sense? Feeling like you've outgrown church...but you don't really want to abandon it? Like you're too far along and this should all be sorted by now? Where the worldview you formed from reading the Bible doesn't properly fit your actual real life, and, like having one foot each side on a cracking iceberg, you need to take a leap in order to be left with any hope at all? And, ever felt like you're all on your ow...2023-04-2841 minLoved Called GiftedStages of Faith: How spirituality changes across a lifetime with Joe DavisDo you feel like your faith suddenly isn't making sense any more? Have the answers you've been relying on stopped making sense? Feeling like you've outgrown church...but you don't really want to abandon it? Like you're too far along and this should all be sorted by now? Where the worldview you formed from reading the Bible doesn't properly fit your actual real life, and, like having one foot each side on a cracking iceberg, you need to take a leap in order to be left with any hope at all? And, ever felt like you're all on your ow...2023-04-2841 minLoved Called GiftedHannah Lamberth: Paint ReflectionsCatherine is joined again by Hannah Lamberth, who has been redecorating recently. She shares reflections about faith, Jesus, life and Farrow and Balls paint charts.
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2023-04-1432 minLoved Called GiftedHannah Lamberth: Paint ReflectionsCatherine is joined again by Hannah Lamberth, who has been redecorating recently. She shares reflections about faith, Jesus, life and Farrow and Balls paint charts.
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2023-04-1432 minLoved Called GiftedFelicia Goodwin: Church, family, love and welcomeCatherine talks with Felicia, who founded and pastors New Life Family Church. In their conversation together, Felicia shares the story of how that happened.
It's a story of welcome, of tears, of considered decisions and second chances. And a story of reading the times, knowing when to move forward and when to wait. It’s about the fact that calling is far more about who we are than what we do. Above all, it’s about love. There’s a lot to learn from Felicia in this episode!
You can find a full transcri...2023-03-241h 04Loved Called GiftedFelicia Goodwin: Church, family, love and welcomeCatherine talks with Felicia, who founded and pastors New Life Family Church. In their conversation together, Felicia shares the story of how that happened.
It's a story of welcome, of tears, of considered decisions and second chances. And a story of reading the times, knowing when to move forward and when to wait. It’s about the fact that calling is far more about who we are than what we do. Above all, it’s about love. There’s a lot to learn from Felicia in this episode!
You can find a full transcri...2023-03-241h 04Loved Called GiftedInternal Family Systems with Sally BubbersEver had a reaction that seemed really out of proportion to the situation at hand? Or a fear that you knew was irrational? Ever wondered why your inner voice can be so darn critical at times?
In this episode Catherine talks with Sally Bubbers, a psychotherapist, who answers all these questions and more as she explains the Parts Theory of Internal Family Systems. A slightly shorter episode, but dense with food for thought, delivered with Catherine's usual welcome, grace and good humour. Definitely one you do not want to miss!
Sally Bubbers is a level 3 trained, certified IFS therapist
2023-03-1030 minLoved Called GiftedInternal Family Systems with Sally BubbersEver had a reaction that seemed really out of proportion to the situation at hand? Or a fear that you knew was irrational? Ever wondered why your inner voice can be so darn critical at times?
In this episode Catherine talks with Sally Bubbers, a psychotherapist, who answers all these questions and more as she explains the Parts Theory of Internal Family Systems. A slightly shorter episode, but dense with food for thought, delivered with Catherine's usual welcome, grace and good humour. Definitely one you do not want to miss!
Sally Bubbers is a level 3 trained, certified IFS therapist
2023-03-1030 minLoved Called GiftedPersonality part 3: Thinking and FeelingThis is the third in our series on personality, users the lens of the Myers-Briggs model. This time, Catherine is joined by Sean Kennedy to discuss thinking and feeling. How do you process information? When faced with a situation, do you work out what you think about it before you decide what you feel about it? Or are you one of those people who doesn't know what they think about something until they've understood what they feel about it? What difference might that make to your life, your relationships with others and the way you like to work?
2023-02-1038 minLoved Called GiftedPersonality part 3: Thinking and FeelingThis is the third in our series on personality, users the lens of the Myers-Briggs model. This time, Catherine is joined by Sean Kennedy to discuss thinking and feeling. How do you process information? When faced with a situation, do you work out what you think about it before you decide what you feel about it? Or are you one of those people who doesn't know what they think about something until they've understood what they feel about it? What difference might that make to your life, your relationships with others and the way you like to work?
2023-02-1038 minLoved Called GiftedSarah Page:Motherhood, Jesus and finding gems in the darknessIf pregnancy, birth and motherhood are not living up to the ideals you imagined and you're experiencing way less sleep and way more difficulties than you bargained for, this episode is for you. Even if that's not your situation, there is lots to learn here.
In this episode Catherine interviews Sarah Page about the gruelling glory and redemption she experienced in the transition from monastic prayer warrior to severely sleep-deprived mother of a suffering baby, and then stepping into the balance between the two as they've grown up, with lessons learned and a call to the church t...2023-01-271h 12Loved Called GiftedSarah Page:Motherhood, Jesus and finding gems in the darknessIf pregnancy, birth and motherhood are not living up to the ideals you imagined and you're experiencing way less sleep and way more difficulties than you bargained for, this episode is for you. Even if that's not your situation, there is lots to learn here.
In this episode Catherine interviews Sarah Page about the gruelling glory and redemption she experienced in the transition from monastic prayer warrior to severely sleep-deprived mother of a suffering baby, and then stepping into the balance between the two as they've grown up, with lessons learned and a call to the church t...2023-01-271h 12Loved Called GiftedFinding your calling: Doing more of what brings you joyFinding what we're called to do in life often involves putting together a number of puzzle pieces. This episode looks at one of them. Noticing the things that give us life. Drawing on the work of Daniel Pink around motivation, Catherine explores how we can do more of what gives us joy.
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2023-01-1336 minLoved Called GiftedFinding your calling: Doing more of what brings you joyFinding what we're called to do in life often involves putting together a number of puzzle pieces. This episode looks at one of them. Noticing the things that give us life. Drawing on the work of Daniel Pink around motivation, Catherine explores how we can do more of what gives us joy.
Find a transcript of this podcast here.
2023-01-1336 minLoved Called GiftedPhilip Francis AndersonIn this episode we meet another podcaster! We hear his story about why he does what he does, how he feels about being on the listening end of other stories and some of the challenges he's overcome along the way. Some heavy topics come up in this episode, including suicide, alcoholism and gaming addiction. We discuss parental love and rejection. The challenge of hypoglaecemia and how living with visual impairment is considerably easier than managing the barriers and prejudices that society creates when faced with someone living with disability. This is a tale of hope, resilience, courage and adversity...2022-12-3035 minLoved Called GiftedPhilip Francis AndersonIn this episode we meet another podcaster! We hear his story about why he does what he does, how he feels about being on the listening end of other stories and some of the challenges he's overcome along the way. Some heavy topics come up in this episode, including suicide, alcoholism and gaming addiction. We discuss parental love and rejection. The challenge of hypoglaecemia and how living with visual impairment is considerably easier than managing the barriers and prejudices that society creates when faced with someone living with disability. This is a tale of hope, resilience, courage and adversity...2022-12-3035 minLoved Called GiftedFinding Silence (or not...) A conversation with Hannah LamberthIn this episode, Catherine meets Hannah; they discuss retreats and silence, noise and parenting, and faith in the midst of actual life.
You can find a full transcript of this episode here.
The Loved Called Gifted website is full of information and resources that you might quite like, or even find useful. Why not have a nosey?
2022-11-2532 minLoved Called GiftedFinding Silence (or not...) A conversation with Hannah LamberthIn this episode, Catherine meets Hannah; they discuss retreats and silence, noise and parenting, and faith in the midst of actual life.
You can find a full transcript of this episode here.
The Loved Called Gifted website is full of information and resources that you might quite like, or even find useful. Why not have a nosey?
2022-11-2532 minLoved Called GiftedCathy’s Story: Being Guy’s Mum - the joys and challenges of Special Needs parentingThere are two Cathys in this episode! Our host, Catherine Cowell, is joined by her friend Cathy, who shares her journey so far being Mum to her son Guy. A journey of small birth weight and inducement, of a traumatic birth story and the NICU. A story of breathing problems (bronchiolitis) and late night trips to hospital. Of metopic synostosis/fused sutures and major surgery. Of epilepsy and Autism. Of both mainstream and special school. And of family.
But also, a story of hope, fear, sorrow, much joy, of prayers answered, and of drama.
It's a long...2022-11-1156 minLoved Called GiftedCathy’s Story: Being Guy’s Mum - the joys and challenges of Special Needs parentingThere are two Cathys in this episode! Our host, Catherine Cowell, is joined by her friend Cathy, who shares her journey so far being Mum to her son Guy. A journey of small birth weight and inducement, of a traumatic birth story and the NICU. A story of breathing problems (bronchiolitis) and late night trips to hospital. Of metopic synostosis/fused sutures and major surgery. Of epilepsy and Autism. Of both mainstream and special school. And of family.
But also, a story of hope, fear, sorrow, much joy, of prayers answered, and of drama.
It's a long...2022-11-1156 minLoved Called GiftedIntroverts and Extroverts: Understanding Personality Part 2Are you an introvert or an extrovert? It’s not always as obvious as you’d think. This is the second episode focusing on personality. Catherine and Polly discuss the difference between extraversion and introversion and how our preferences affect how we relax and restore our energy, the way we communicate with others and how our sensory environment affects us. There are clues here about how to understand yourself and the people around you.
Full transcript of this episode can be found here.
If you would like to get in touch, you can email lo...2022-10-2840 minLoved Called GiftedIntroverts and Extroverts: Understanding Personality Part 2Are you an introvert or an extrovert? It’s not always as obvious as you’d think. This is the second episode focusing on personality. Catherine and Polly discuss the difference between extraversion and introversion and how our preferences affect how we relax and restore our energy, the way we communicate with others and how our sensory environment affects us. There are clues here about how to understand yourself and the people around you.
Full transcript of this episode can be found here.
If you would like to get in touch, you can email lo...2022-10-2840 minLoved Called GiftedUnderstanding Personality - Part One: Why might you be interested in Myers Briggs?This conversation between Catherine and Polly (aka Pauline Cooke) is all about personality. You might have heard of the Myers Briggs personality tool. You might think it's great or you might be a bit sceptical. We like it because it gives all sorts of insights into how we work and how we're different from one another. All of that helps us to understand ourselves and other people a little bit better.
You can get a transcript of the episode here.
You might want to have a nosey at our website.
You can get i...2022-09-3023 minLoved Called GiftedUnderstanding Personality - Part One: Why might you be interested in Myers Briggs?This conversation between Catherine and Polly (aka Pauline Cooke) is all about personality. You might have heard of the Myers Briggs personality tool. You might think it's great or you might be a bit sceptical. We like it because it gives all sorts of insights into how we work and how we're different from one another. All of that helps us to understand ourselves and other people a little bit better.
You can get a transcript of the episode here.
You might want to have a nosey at our website.
You can get i...2022-09-3023 minLoved Called GiftedLove and Attachment: Conversation with Sean KennedyPromised in the 'Christianity Starter Pack' is the feeling of being unconditionally loved and welcomed by God but often it's not as simple as that. Not because it isn't there, but because patterns and tools that we've picked up in life, often in childhood, can get in the way of us seeing it. In this episode Catherine chats with Sean about attachment styles and the impact these can have. For more info and the transcript, go to lovedcalledgifted.com.
2022-08-2542 minLoved Called GiftedLove and Attachment: Conversation with Sean KennedyPromised in the 'Christianity Starter Pack' is the feeling of being unconditionally loved and welcomed by God but often it's not as simple as that. Not because it isn't there, but because patterns and tools that we've picked up in life, often in childhood, can get in the way of us seeing it. In this episode Catherine chats with Sean about attachment styles and the impact these can have. For more info and the transcript, go to lovedcalledgifted.com.
2022-08-2542 minLoved Called GiftedLizelle: Prayer, spiritual direction and being yourself with GodSometimes, when you think you are failing to connect with God, you don't realise how often God's creeping in through the back door. This episode sees Catherine interview Lizelle, a spiritual direction client, about how a change in perspective changes everything. A full transcript of this episode can be found here. For more about the Loved Called Gifted course, visit our website.
2022-07-2928 minLoved Called GiftedLizelle: Prayer, spiritual direction and being yourself with GodSometimes, when you think you are failing to connect with God, you don't realise how often God's creeping in through the back door. This episode sees Catherine interview Lizelle, a spiritual direction client, about how a change in perspective changes everything. A full transcript of this episode can be found here. For more about the Loved Called Gifted course, visit our website.
2022-07-2928 minLoved Called GiftedSpiritual Connectors: finding ways to pray that work for youWe don't all connect with the Divine in the same way. Things that are helpful for some people can be deeply unhelpful to others. This episode explores different ways of connecting with the Divine and helps you to find what works for you. A full transcript of this episode can be found here. For more about the Loved Called Gifted, visit our website.
2022-07-1525 minLoved Called GiftedRachel’s story: Mental health, cleaning and wisdom for lifeRachel has done many things in her life. Including a career in the police force, running a dance school and working with horses. Now she works as a self employed cleaner and loves what she does. In this wide ranging conversation, she shares the wisdom she has gained from living with mental health challenges and her story of finding a job that works for her. Full transcript can be found here.
2022-06-3038 minLoved Called GiftedMyths about CallingMany Christians want an answer to the question "What does God want me to do with my life?" That's a great question. However, if you've been around churches for a while, there's a chance that you will have collected some ideas that make it harder, rather than easier, to answer that question. This episode explores some of those calling myths.
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