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The Best Kept Secret With Liv DooleyAddressing Celebrity Culture and Scandal in the Church with Christina PattersonA Conversation on Scandal, Slow Growth, and Christian Content Creation with Christina PattersonAs we slow down, let's consider what it is we're consuming and whether or not it's giving God glory because we have to stop compromising our standards to adopt what the world tells us is good.EPHESIANS 4:29 CSBNo foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.MEET CHRISTINA2025-04-0147 min
Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha SmithBiblical Encouragement Amid Grief with Christina PattersonIn this episode, Natasha sits with Christina Patterson, Founder of Beloved Women, author, speaker. and bible teacher. Christina walks alongside women everyday encouraging them in the Word of God and in this episode she shares Biblical Encouragement for Black Women navigating grief. Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. Main points:The Power of Presence in GriefFinding Peace in Scri...2025-03-1842 min
Inside Out with CourtnayeTrusting God to Slow Down and Rest with Christina PattersonAs women, life can get really busy as we do all the things for our families, ministries, businesses, jobs, and beyond. Yet, God calls us to find rest in the midst of it all. Well, join Courtnaye as she sits down to have a conversation with Christina Patterson, founder of Beloved Women, as they talk about how to "Trust God to Slow Down and Rest." Such a needed conversation for today with lots of biblical examples and tips. Tune in... Resources: Connect with Christina Patterson, who is a Bible teacher, entrepreneur, and YouTuber. She...2024-12-1338 min
Yes CatholicChristina Perera's Journey of Faith and Divine GraceSend us a text\Her childhood experiences, marked by both trauma and miraculous survival, unfold to reveal a story laced with forgiveness and a deep-seated trust in God's unwavering presence.Christina introduces the life-altering Community of the Risen Lord, with its revolutionary four-step prayer method that has reshaped her connection with God. Her profound reflections on key scriptures, notably Romans 8:39, capture the essence of her intimate relationship with Jesus, viewing Him as a brother, lover, and conduit to the Father. The narrative then transitions to her transformative experiences at Encounter Ministries', where amidst the solitude...2024-05-0734 min
Honey We're HomeJet Set with Christina (traveling w/ kids, choosing a “forever home”, & why waiting for kids might be overrated)On this episode, the girlies cuddle up (virtually) to the wonderful travel blogger and business woman, @jetsetchristina (aka Christina Haisfield). Niki and Caro pick her brain on the best tips got traveling with kids, including the best locations to take them, and what age is the easiest. They chat about how to pick the right place to "settle down", and why thinking of it as temporary helps you make a better decision in the long run. Christina gives the girls all the tea on how she and Kenny met, her reccomendations of the week in Charleston (will Caro move...2024-04-231h 10
The Beloved Studio008 | The SECRET Weapon to Avoid BurnoutWatch my FREE Christian YouTube Masterclass: https://www.christinapatterson.com/masterclassEveryone seems to be quitting these days due to creator, work, or business burnout. But what if quitting is not the answer? What if there is a deeper problem at the core of our overwhelm that requires something other than throwing in the towel? What if that solution was not as complicated as we might think? If you're tired and on the verge of going up, today's episode will teach you the commonly overlooked secret weapon to avoiding burnout. Don't miss this!Listen in...2024-02-2012 minThe Beloved Studio005 | How to Create an Authentic Brand Identity: Embracing Uniqueness and Giving God GloryAre you ready to transform your brand into a true reflection of you and your unique gifts? Imagine the power of a brand that is so authentically, undeniably you, that your audience feels an immediate connection. In our latest episode, we dive deep into the process of crafting an authentic brand identity. Join me as we shed light on the significance of your brand being more than just your website aesthetics. We'll unravel the critical role of communication, pricing, and writing style in shaping your brand. Get ready to embrace authenticity and let your true self shine!...2023-07-2609 minThe Beloved Studio003 | Faithful Entrepreneurship: Redefining Sales in Christian BusinessWhat if you could navigate the tricky world of sales as a Christian entrepreneur without seeming insincere or greedy? Buckle up, because we are about to challenge conventional wisdom and dig deep into this sensitive subject. This episode confronts the often-avoided topic of making sales in the Christian business space. As believers and business owners, we understand the discomfort in asking for money in exchange for goods and services, but we firmly believe God has equipped us with unique gifts and resources to advance His kingdom, and we shouldn't shy away from utilizing them.We’ve got ti...2023-07-1817 minThe Beloved Studio003 | How Christian Entrepreneurs Set Themselves Up for FailureListen in for weekly lessons on entrepreneurship, branding, and communication exclusively for faith-inspired creatives.Join my Inner Circle: https://www.christinapatterson.com/newsletterChristina Patterson is a Bible teacher with a love for faith-inspired entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Beloved Women, which reaches millions of women worldwide with the love and truth of Jesus Christ and holds a Master's in Theological Studies from Liberty University. She is passionate about sharing lessons learned as a business owner, ministry leader, and YouTuber to help other Christian creatives and entrepreneurs build an influence that makes an impact.2023-07-1817 minThe Beloved Studio001 | Why You Should Start BEFORE You Are ReadyWelcome to the Beloved Studio Podcast! I'm Christina Patterson, the founder, and president of Beloved Women, and I'm excited to share this new venture with you. Despite my initial hesitation, I felt God leading me to talk more about business, entrepreneurship, and marketing alongside Bible study. So in our first episode, I thought it would be appropriate to make a case for why you should start BEFORE you are ready. Whether it’s writing a book, building a business, or applying for that promotion, here are 4 reasons why you should get started on your dreams before you fe...2023-07-1515 minThe Beloved Studio002 | How to Finish What You StartAre you a Christian entrepreneur struggling to finish what you start? Join me, Christina Patterson, on the Beloved Studio Podcast as I dive deep into the topic of completing your projects. In this episode, I'll share my personal experiences and insights on how to overcome the hurdles of unfinished endeavors. Discover how to identify the right project to focus on, develop the discipline to stay motivated, and record your inspirations for future success. Don't miss out on this transformative episode that will empower you to bring your dreams to fruition and make a lasting impact for the Kingdom. Tune...2023-07-1511 minThe Beloved StudioWelcome to the Beloved Studio!Listen in for weekly lessons on entrepreneurship, branding, and communication exclusively for faith-inspired creatives.About Christina: Christina Patterson is a Bible teacher with a love for faith-inspired entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Beloved Women, which reaches millions of women around the world with the love and truth of Jesus Christ and holds a Master's in Theological Studies from Liberty University. She is passionate about sharing lessons learned as a business owner, ministry leader, and YouTuber to help other Christian creatives and entrepreneurs build an influence that makes an impact.Connect with Christina at: www...2023-07-1300 min
Behind The SpineS8E6 Outside, the Sky is Blue: Christina Patterson on the tragedy and joy of her family memoir“I don't think anyone could have looked at the Patterson family and said, “oh, what a conventionally successful party”. But I did want to honour them. And I realised I was actually and am proud of them because they did it. They loved, they were good, they were decent, they were kind, they were courageous.”
Though Christina Patterson’s family may not be “conventionally successful”, they are extraordinary. Despite much tragedy, Christina looks back on her family’s story with joy.
In her new memoir, ‘Outside, the Sky is Blue’, she relives the rocky history of her family, explo...2023-07-1231 min
Revealing Jesus with Christina PereraHow You Can Build Faith That Lasts With Alli PattersonThe whole earth is shaking, but you can build faith that withstands. Don’t miss this encouraging conversation with Alli Patterson, Bible teacher and author of How To Stay Standing: 3 Essential Practices for Building a Faith That Lasts. We discuss the parable of the wise and foolish builders from scripture and her new book. Hear Biblical wisdom to build your life with Jesus, your solid rock. Your story is the most powerful tool you have to connect with others regarding who Jesus is. “If the beginning is real, open, and honest with Him, now He can really do something. The...2023-06-1936 min
The Education of a Value InvestorChristina Patterson on Facing Adversity and Finding StrengthChristina Patterson is a journalist, writer, broadcaster, and coach. A former columnist at The Independent, today Christina writes for the Daily Mail, Observer Magazine and The Telegraph, and reviews for The Sunday Times. She is also a regular guest on the Sky News press preview. Christina talks to Guy Spier about her books and the journey of her and her family’s life, which effectively inspired them. Other topics include psychotherapy, writing and poetry, as well as the importance of speaking our parents’ mother tongues. Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/2qfv9ccrixr...2023-06-091h 33
Purpose Through Pain171: Christina Patterson Wood | Finding Your Voice After Sexual AssaultChristina Patterson Wood is a dance instructor and directs one of the studio outreach programs that work one on one with at-risk youth. She also does admin support for Lousiville, Kentucky ministry that helps incarcerated men transition out of prison and back into society. Christina has the heart to use the arts to help at-risk youth around the world. Christina is a long-time friend of mine whom I just reconnected with after she shared her story about sexual assault that happened in a past relationship. We talk about how she, and many women, suppress their sexual assault experiences for...2023-04-111h 05
Cross Question with Iain DaleNick Thomas-Symonds, Heather Wheeler, Christina Patterson & Baroness Claire FoxJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's Shadow International Trade Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds, Conservative MP Heather Wheeler, broadcaster Christina Patterson and free speech campaigner and Director of the Academy of Ideas think tank Baroness Fox.2023-03-0852 min
Woman's HourCynthia Erivo, Eating disorder system failures, Writer Christina Patterson, Cancer gene testingPeople with eating disorders are being repeatedly failed by the system and radical changes need to be made to prevent further tragedies. That’s according to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman UK, Rob Behrens. He says little progress has been made in the six years since the publication of a report which highlighted serious failings in eating disorder services. Rob joins Nuala to talk about what those failings are, and what needs to be done.In her memoir Outside the Sky is Blue, writer and journalist Christina Patterson tells her story of what it's like to gr...2023-03-0157 min
The Art of WorkClassicist and bestselling writer Dame Mary Beard on what she has learnt about powerDame Mary Beard is one of Britain’s best known classicists. She’s Cambridge Emerita Professor and Fellow of Newnham College, Cambridge. She’s a trustee of the British Museum and classics editor of the TLS, where for 20 years she has been writing a blog, “A Don’s Life”. Her bestselling books include SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome, the Wolfson-prize-winning Pompeii: The Life of a Roman Town, Confronting the Classics and Women & Power. She has presented highly acclaimed TV series including Meet the Romans and BBC arts shows including Inside Culture and the landmark series Civilizations. She has been awarded...2022-12-0940 minThe Art of WorkEntrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Ken Olisa on the thrill of the entrepreneurial lifeSir Ken Olisa is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London. After a career in tech, with IBM and then Wang Labs, Ken is now Founder and Chairman of Restoration Partners, a boutique technology merchant bank. He has chaired and been on many boards, including Thomson Reuters, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and the charities Shaw Trust and Thames Reach. He has been awarded an OBE and a Knight Bachelor for services to business and philanthropy. In this podcast, he talks about the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial life and the thrill of helping others.2022-12-0252 minThe Art of WorkJudge and novelist Nicola Williams on ambition and the joy of justiceNicola Williams is a judge, ombudsman and novelist. Called to the bar in 1985, she has been a part-time Crown Court Judge since 2009. She has been Commissioner at the Independent Police Complaints Commission, Complaints Commissioner for the Cayman Islands and the first ever Service Complaints Ombudsman for the UK Armed Forces. She has served on many boards, won a Cosmopolitan magazine Woman of Achievement Award and been listed as one of the 100 most influential Black people in the UK. She’s the author of a legal thriller, Without Prejudice, which was reissued in a series curated by Bernardine Evaristo in 2020. Her...2022-11-2555 minThe Art of WorkMotivational expert Sharath Jeevan OBE on how to reignite your inner driveSharath Jeevan is one of the world’s leading experts on motivation. After starting off in strategy consulting, Sharath started Ebay’s charity arm and then Teaching Leaders, an organisation that helps school leaders raise life chances for the most disadvantaged children. In 2022, he was awarded an OBE for starting and running STIR Education, which has helped hundreds of thousands of teachers fall back in love with teaching. As Executive Chairman of Intrinsic Labs, he now helps leaders build motivating cultures. He’s the author of Intrinsic and is currently writing a book on intrinsic leadership. In this podcast, he tells...2022-11-1851 minThe Art of WorkCoach and coach trainer Colin Brett on "useful conversations" and our hunger for meaningOne of Britain’s leading coaches and coach trainers, Colin Brett has been described as a "gentle bulldozer". He has worked as a Transactional Analyst and a counsellor as well as an executive coach, helping individuals, leaders and teams flourish, both at work and in their personal lives. He has four masters’ degrees, including one in Organisational Analysis, one in Coaching Psychology and one in Positive Psychology. He is the founder of a coaching training company, Coaching Development, and has also recently been ordained as an interfaith minister.”. In this podcast, he talks about the life-changing power of a “useful c...2022-11-1158 minThe Art of WorkDance consultant Theresa Beattie OBE on the importance of curiosity, mastery - and cheekTheresa Beattie started her career at Sadler’s Wells and has worked as a curator at Southbank Centre, Dance Umbrella, and the Royal Opera House. She was Director of Artist Development at The Place for a decade and has done several stints at Arts Council England, including one as Director of Dance. In 2006, she set up a consultancy providing organisational development and recruitment services. Clients have included One Dance UK, Dance City, Dance East and ZfinMalta National Dance Company. She also mentors Artistic Directors, CEOs and Executive Directors, is a Trustee of Hofesh Schechter Company and a Governor of No...2022-11-0453 minThe Art of WorkAward-winning poet Joelle Taylor on the life-changing power of wordsJoelle Taylor is an award-winning poet, playwright and author. A former UK slam champion, Joelle founded SLAMbassadors, the UK’s youth slam championships in 2001 and was its Artistic Director and National Coach until 2018. She’s host and and co-curator of Out-Spoken, the UK’s premier poetry and music club, currently resident at the Southbank Centre. Her poetry collections include The Woman Who Was Not There, Songs My Enemy Taught Me and C+nto & Othered Poems, which won the 2021 T S Eliot Prize. In this podcast, she talks about her journey from living in a squat to having her work on the...2022-10-2854 min
The Happy WorkLife PodcastFinding purpose and excelling in careers focused on the written word with Christina Patterson.Christina Patterson reflects on why we all need purpose in our working lives and shares her journey through a career focused on the written word - from books and poetry to journalism.2022-10-2543 minThe Art of WorkInternationally renowned cellist Steven Isserlis on the power of doing what you loveSteven Isserlis is an internationally renowned cellist and music educator. He appears regularly with the world’s leading orchestras, devises chamber music programmes and performs around the world as a soloist. He has won many awards for his work, including a CBE, and is one of only two living cellists featured in Gramophone's Hall of Fame. His Hyperion recording of the Bach Cello Suites met with universal critical acclaim and his book about the Cello Suites was published last year. He has also written two children’s books, Why Beethoven Threw the Stew and Why Handel Waggled His Wig and...2022-10-2152 min
The Messy Table with Jenn JewellEP. 127 | Christina Patterson [Resisting the Rush]Who’s tired of rushing around? Who’s exhausted from trying to keep up? Who’s not the best at setting healthy boundaries? Who could use a little more (okay, a LOT more) rest?
Our guest today at The Messy Table is Christina Patterson—a wife and mom, author and speaker, Bible teacher and devotional writer. Christina founded Beloved Women, a nonprofit that creates online Bible studies, YouTube videos, and other faith-inspired resources.
Mostly, Christina is a fellow busy woman who’s passionate about resisting the rush and reprioritizing rest—for her own (and your own) sustaina...2022-10-1849 minThe Art of WorkWinner of the Global Teacher Prize Andria Zafirakou on the transformative power of artAndria Zafirakou is an art and textiles teacher and member of the leadership team at Alperton Community School in Brent. In 2018 she was awarded the Global Teacher Prize, out of more than 37,000 entries. She used the million-dollar prize money to start a charity called Artists in Residence, which aims to improve arts education in schools. She’s a Culture Leader for the World Economic Forum and a member of their Global Future Leaders’ Council, has been named in the Evening Standard’s 1000 Londoners List and was awarded an MBE in 2019 for her outstanding contribution to education. She’s also a consul...2022-10-1454 minThe Art of WorkSocial entrepreneur and local councillor Josh Babarinde on how to make change happenJosh Babarinde is an award-winning social entrepreneur, Liberal Democrat councillor and parliamentary candidate for Eastbourne. A former youth justice worker, Josh founded Cracked It, a smartphone repair service staffed by young ex-offenders which has won multiple awards. At 26, he was awarded an OBE for services to criminal justice, social enterprise and the economy. He’s the first ever councillor of Black heritage in Eastbourne and is also currently Head of Entrepreneurship Delivery at the School for Social Entrepreneurs. In this podcast, he talks about why he still believes in politics and how to make change happen.2022-10-0755 minThe Art of WorkPalliative care consultant and bestselling writer Kathryn Mannix on the power of listeningKathryn Mannix started her medical career in cancer care before working as a palliative care consultant in hospices, hospitals and patients’ homes. She started the UK’s first CBT clinic for palliative care patients and now teaches communication skills to healthcare professionals. She’s the bestselling author of With the End in Mind and Listen: How to Find the Words for Tender Conversations. In this podcast, she talks about the life-changing power of listening, going viral, and why good conversation is like dance.2022-09-3057 minThe Art of WorkWriter and former Twitter VP Bruce Daisley on fortitude, laughter - and crispsBruce Daisley is a writer, consultant, expert in workplace culture and host of the chart-topping podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat. A former European Vice-President for Twitter, he’s the bestselling author of The Joy of Work and, now, of Fortitude: Unlocking the Secrets of Inner Strength. In this podcast, he talks about toxic myths about resilience, the importance of laughter and why he had to leave Twitter.2022-09-2354 min
Purpose Through PainChristina Patterson Wood | Finding Your Voice After Sexual AssaultChristina Patterson Wood is a dance instructor and directs one of the studio outreach programs that work one on one with at-risk youth. She also does admin support for Lousiville, Kentucky ministry that helps incarcerated men transition out of prison and back into society. Christina has the heart to use the arts to help at-risk youth around the world. Christina is a long-time friend of mine whom I just reconnected with after she shared her story about sexual assault that happened in a past relationship. We talk about how she, and many women, suppress their sexual assault experiences for...2022-07-281h 05
Zestful AgingAlice G. Patterson -- Entrepreneurial Photographer Who Went from Fearful to FearlessAlice Patterson was going along the conventional college path when she discovered that she wanted to be a photographer. So she pivoted in a big way, and adventures followed. She created a whole new way to make a living as a photographer. And she is flourishing and teaching other photographers to approach the business in a whole new way. Hers is a story of resilience and courage. Find out more at https://www.lovingmycompany.com. Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.2022-07-1640 min
The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. MarshallChristina Patterson: Getting Out of Your Own Way: Are You Unknowingly Self-Sabotaging?Christina Patterson found herself in the heartbreaking position of being the last one left in a loving and beloved family. She took on the task of writing the story of her family and her place in it.
In the process, Christina explored the ways in which our personal history can cause us to “get in our way”, self-sabotaging as we work through the suffering experienced both by ourselves and others in the family.
Christina and Andrew also discuss:
Living with mental illness
Finding and losing religion
Loss and grief
The healing effects of writing
Chr...2022-06-0648 min
Best Day EverEpisode 70- One Thing that Changes Everything w/ Christina PattersonMentioned in this episode: Ephesians 3 Romans 8 John 15 Connect with Katy: Website Instagram Facebook Connect with Christina Patterson: Website Facebook This podcast produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media.2022-04-1930 minThe Best Kept Secret With Liv DooleyDivine Detours & Risk Taking with Christina PattersonWhen is it time to take risks and when is it time to keep planning? Christina Patterson is here to talk about all of that!Luke 14:28-30 tells us that we need to count the cost so that we can finish well, but Christina reminded us to not just count how much it will inconvenience you. She shared it's also important to focus on the blessings as well! After all, that's how we continue to enjoy motivation and momentum.This interview was a big deal for me so it's my hope and prayer you will...2022-04-1143 min
Always Take Notes#131: Christina Patterson, journalist and authorRachel and Simon speak with journalist and author Christina Patterson. She began her career in publishing and worked as a literary programmer for the Southbank Centre; from 2000 to 2003 she was director of the Poetry Society. She joined the Independent and wrote columns and interview pieces as well as investigations into nursing, for which she was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize in 2013. Christina published her first memoir, "The Art of Not Falling Apart" in 2018, and "Outside, the Sky is Blue: A Family Memoir", in February. We spoke to Christina about memoir-writing, her time working at newspapers and her portfolio career...2022-04-0558 min
The Sunday Salon with Alice-Azania JarvisFamily, grief and finding love late with Christina PattersonChristina Patterson is a journalist and author, whose new book Outside The Sky Is Blue, is an absolutely beautiful reflection on family, illness, grief and love. I worked with Christina many years ago. In fact, she sat next to me when I was a very green reporter working on the gossip column of the Independent newspaper. She, in contrast, was an extremely erudite and glamorous columnist, writing about big issues like politics and literature - and she was absolutely lovely to me. What I hadn’t realised was that she’d had to deal with an enormous amount of grie...2022-03-2757 min
The Sunday Salon with Alice-Azania JarvisLove, grief and finding love late with Christina PattersonChristina Patterson is a journalist and author, whose new book Outside The Sky Is Blue, is an absolutely beautiful reflection on family, illness, grief and love. I worked with Christina many years ago. In fact, she sat next to me when I was a very green reporter working on the gossip column of the Independent newspaper. She, in contrast, was an extremely erudite and glamorous columnist, writing about big issues like politics and literature - and she was absolutely lovely to me. What I hadn’t realised was that she’d had to deal with an enormous amount of grie...2022-03-2757 min
The Five Rules Of WritingAuthor and journalist Christina Patterson on how to write a memoirWriter Christina Patterson, whose most recent book is Outside, the Sky is Blue, a crystal-clear account of the havoc visited on her family by illness, on her Five Rules of Writing memoir.https://christinapatterson.co.uk/Outside, the Sky is Blue: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/christina-patterson/outside-the-sky-is-blue/9781472282651/@queenchristina_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0935 min
The Shift with Sam BakerChristina Patterson on how to deal with the blows life throws at youBy the time we hit our 50s, most of us have… let’s just say… lived a little. But few have been through the mill to quite the extent that Christina Patterson has. Christina was 49 and recovering from breast cancer when she lost the job that she not just loved but that defined her. Rebuilding her life and career in her 50s formed the basis for her first book - memoir-come-survival manual, The Art of Not Falling Apart.As if that wasn’t enough for one person to cope with, on top of this crushing loss, she has...2022-02-2239 min
A Truth Universally Acknowledged with Harriet MinterBeauty, Truth, Kettle Chips and Wine with Christina PattersonWhy do we write? That’s one of the many questions host Harriet Minter is exploring in the second series of A Truth Universally Acknowledged. In this first episode, Harriet is joined by Writer and Broadcaster Christina Patterson, Christina’s latest book “Outside The Sky Is Blue” is a life-affirming family memoir. The pair discuss how the creative process is ultimately about the exploration of what it means to live, why creatives find it hard to recognise their success and the cathartic and joyful process of writing.Harriet has a lovely creative activity for you this week...2022-02-2038 minThe Art of WorkConsultant and author Gabriella Braun on uncovering the hidden truths at workGabriella Braun is the Director of Working Well, a specialist consultancy firm that uses psychoanalytic and systemic thinking to help leaders and teams understand the hidden truths of their behaviour at work. She has worked with organisations ranging from the British Library and Cambridge University to NHS trusts and the Tate. She has just published her first book, All That We Are: uncovering the hidden truths behind our behaviour at work. In this podcast, she talks about the joys and perils of dealing with the unconscious, dysfunctionality at Downing Street and what holds us back.2022-02-1150 minThe Art of WorkBestselling writer Daniel Pink on the infinite 'to do' list and the power of regretDaniel Pink is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Drive, To Sell is Human and When. His books have sold millions of copies, have been translated into 42 languages and won multiple awards. His new book, The Power of Regret, draws on research in psychology, neuroscience, economics and biology to explode many of the myths about regret. In this podcast, he talks about how to do your best work, how to manage the infinite 'to do' list - and how to turn regret into a force for good.2022-02-0453 min
Headline BooksOutside the Sky is Blue - written and read by Christina Patterson - Audiobook ExtractOUTSIDE, THE SKY IS BLUE is a beautifully drawn, heartbreaking yet also joyful memoir of growing up, of happiness and love, of living with physical and mental ill health, and of being the only one left of a family that had once had so much colour and life.
When Christina Patterson's brother Tom died a year ago, she was left clearing not only his flat but all the family papers and photographs he had stored. Christina, Tom and their other sister, Caroline were the offspring of a British father and a Swedish mother, who started out life as young diplomats...2022-02-0205 minThe Art of WorkGaverne Bennett, teacher, social worker and timeline creator on curiosity and confidenceGaverne Bennett is a teacher, social worker and creator of timelines. Born and brought up in the East End of London, he has taught at a number of local schools and has worked with students with special educational needs and to help children in pupil referral units get back into mainstream education. He has created award-winning timelines for The Guardian, the Institute of Technology and Engineering and the British Library, on subjects ranging from Black literature to Black history and Black scientists. He has recently completed an MSc in Social Work, with distinction and now combines social work with...2022-01-2844 minThe Art of WorkJulie Bindel, journalist, author and 'rock star' of feminism on the joy of campaigningJulie Bindel is a journalist, broadcaster, campaigner and, according to The Times, rock star of feminism. For 40 years, she has campaigned to end violence towards women and children. She is co-founder of Justice for Women and her books include Straight Expectations, The Pimping of Prostitution and, most recently, Feminism for Women. In this podcast, she talks about the challenges and joys of campaigning and what keeps her in the fight.2022-01-2154 minThe Art of WorkJoe Hildebrand, a Managing Director at Accenture on culture change and joyJoe Hildebrand is Managing Director, European Leadership & Culture Lead at Accenture. He has held senior leadership positions at BT, has been a management consultant at Accenture and Deloitte and was a Managing Director at ?WhatIf! Innovation before taking on his current role. He has helped to develop leadership and culture in companies across different sectors, from drinks to computer games to pharmaceuticals. In this podcast, he talks about changes in corporate culture, finding joy at work and what to do if you hate your job.2022-01-1454 minThe Art of WorkBestselling writer Johann Hari on finding flow and how to get your focus backJohann Hari is the internationally bestselling author of Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections. His books have appeared in 38 languages and his TED talks on addiction and depression have been viewed more than 80 million times. Chasing the Scream was made into an Academy-Award nominated film and an eight-part TV series presented by Samuel L Jackson and Johann was executive producer of both. He has written for the New York Times, Le Monde and The Guardian. In this podcast, he talks about his new book, Stolen Focus: why we can’t pay attention and tells us how we can get it back.2022-01-0759 minThe Art of WorkBoardroom superstar Margaret Casely-Hayford on good governance and getting things doneMargaret Casely-Hayford is a lawyer, businesswoman and boardroom superstar. Margaret was the first Black female partner of a City law firm and then Company Secretary of John Lewis before taking on a portfolio of boardroom roles. She’s currently Chair of Shakespeare’s Globe, a member of the board of the Co-op Group, Chair of the advisory board of Ultra Education and Chancellor of Coventry University. She has been in the Black powerlist for the past two years running and was awarded a CBE in 2018. In this podcast, she talks about good governance, the power of diversity and how to g...2021-12-1756 minThe Art of WorkAnne Alexander, senior political producer of Good Morning Britain, on resilience, curiosity and partiesAnne Alexander is senior political producer for ITV’s flagship programme, Good Morning Britain. Anne has been a political reporter for the BBC’s Daily Politics and political editor of the Yorkshire Evening Post. She’s one of the most highly respected political journalists in Westminster, but as a small child lived in just one room, in West Bromwich, with her sister and her parents. They were the only Black family in the street. In this podcast, she talks about curiosity, the power of being nice – and the importance of parties.2021-12-1054 minThe Art of WorkSocial historian Jan Lucassen on the history of vocation and our need for recognitionJan Lucassen is one of the world’s top experts on the history of work. His recent book The Story of Work is the first truly global history of work, from the age of the hunter-gatherer to the present day. Jan Lucassen is Emeritus Professor at the free University of Amsterdam and an honorary fellow at the International Institute of Social History. In this podcast, he talks about the history of vocation, the need for recognition and the myths we are sold about entrepreneurs.2021-12-0348 minThe Art of WorkTheatre critic and author Arifa Akbar on the power of instinct and deadlinesArifa Akbar is chief theatre critic of The Guardian and author of Consumed, which has just been shortlisted for the Costa Biography Award. Arifa has been arts correspondent and literary editor of The Independent. She has written for newspapers and magazines ranging from The Observer to the FT and is a trustee of the Orwell Foundation and English PEN. In this podcast, she talks about the role of instinct in our careers, the power of the deadline and her journey from childhood poverty to one of the most powerful roles in arts journalism.2021-11-2658 minThe Art of WorkMathematician Christina Pagel on juggling jobs and the challenge of clear communication in a pandemicChristina Pagel is a mathematician and Professor of Operational Research at University College, London. The first female director of the Clinical Operational Research Unit at UCL and an honorary researcher at Great Ormond Street Hospital, she has been one of the most prominent scientists in the media during the pandemic. At the start of the pandemic, she had 1500 Twitter followers. She now has nearly 150,000. In this podcast, she talks about what it’s like to be catapulted into the media, the joys and perils of being a boss and why she can’t stop doing degrees.2021-11-1952 minThe Art of WorkEntrepreneur Chris Barez-Brown on having fun at work - and what to do if you hate itChris Barez-Brown is an entrepreneur, author and founder of Upping Your Elvis, a business that aims to help people find more energy and fun at work. He has worked with companies ranging from Coca-Cola to Citibank and Nike. His books include How to Have Kick-Ass Ideas, Shine: How to Survive and Thrive at Work, and Free! Love Your Work, Love Your Life. In this podcast, he shares some of the tips in his new book Upping Your Elvis, explains how we can all get more pleasure out of our work - and gives advice on what to do if...2021-11-1249 minThe Art of WorkFT editor-at-large Gillian Tett on "anthro vision", money and powerGillian Tett is a bestselling writer, journalist and chairman of the US editorial board at the Financial Times. She has a PhD in social anthropology and it’s this anthropological perspective that has played such a key part in her award-winning journalism and inspired her brilliant new book, Anthro Vision. She's best known for predicting the 2007 – 2008 financial crisis and wrote about this in her international bestseller, Fool’s Gold. In this podcast, she talks about the importance of learning the language of money and power and what New York has taught her about reinvention.2021-11-0550 minThe Art of WorkComedian Robin Ince on the power of curiosity, wonder and doubtRobin Ince is a comedian, author, broadcaster and, in his words, “professional idiot”. He’s the co-creator and presenter of the BBC Radio 4 show The Infinite Monkey Cage, which has won multiple awards and the author of I’m a Joke and So Are You. He won Celebrity Mastermind, is in the Guinness Book Records for his world tour with Brian Cox, hosts a number of podcasts and is the author of a wonderful new book: The Importance of Being Interested: Adventures in Scientific Curiosity. In this podcast, he talks about the horrors of self-promotion, the joy of wonder and the...2021-10-2951 minThe Art of WorkThe Art of Work preview (and highlights from Work Interrupted)How do we find fulfilment as we pay the bills? In her podcast Work Interrupted, Christina Patterson talked to people from a range of working backgrounds - business, journalism, the arts, healthcare, music, books, broadcasting, academia - to find out how their work was changing in the light of the pandemic. As we start to come out of it, she will focus on how we can all build a work life that brings some meaning, fun and even joy. In this preview of The Art of Work, she offers highlights from the two seasons of Work Interrupted. Tech entrepreneur...2021-10-2236 min
Golden Collective19 | Christina Patterson - Called WorthyWelcome to another episode of the Golden Collective Podcast! This week we hear from the beautiful Christina Patterson. Christina shares with us the trials she faced in her childhood that lead her to a journey of healing, forgiveness and significant overcoming. Despite all that she went through and the way she saw herself, God called her worthy! Worthy of love, worthy of redemption, worthy of God's promise and blessings. This is an incredible story and it's our pleasure to introduce you to Golden Girl, Christina.
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Bethel Community Church PodcastEpisode 02 – Meet the Family Christina PattersonAugust 23, 2021Series: Meet the FamilyFamily: Christina Patterson
For the next conversation in our “Meet the Family” series, Wendy and Cris sit down with Christina Patterson to talk about her journey with Hearts Exchanged, a CRCNA program design to equip Christians to engage Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. We’d like to share this episode in honour of Treaty 6 Recognition day on August 23, 2021 in Edmonton, AB.
For more information about Hearts Exchanged: https://www.crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
Bethel Community Church hopes to continue the Hearts Exchanged program this fall. Pl...2021-08-2300 min
Bethel Community Church PodcastEpisode 02 – Meet the Family Christina PattersonAugust 23, 2021Series: Meet the FamilyFamily: Christina Patterson
For the next conversation in our “Meet the Family” series, Wendy and Cris sit down with Christina Patterson to talk about her journey with Hearts Exchanged, a CRCNA program design to equip Christians to engage Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. We’d like to share this episode in honour of Treaty 6 Recognition day on August 23, 2021 in Edmonton, AB.
For more information about Hearts Exchanged: https://www.crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
Bethel Community Church hopes to continue the Hearts Exchanged program this fall. Pl...2021-08-2300 minPurpose Through Pain033: Christina Patterson Wood | Finding Your Voice After Sexual AssaultChristina Patterson Wood is a dance instructor and directs one of the studio outreach programs that work one on one with at-risk youth. She also does admin support for Lousiville, Kentucky ministry that helps incarcerated men transition out of prison and back into society. Christina has the heart to use the arts to help at-risk youth around the world. Christina is a long-time friend of mine whom I just reconnected with after she shared her story about sexual assault that happened in a past relationship. We talk about how she, and many women, suppress their sexual assault experiences for...2021-08-021h 05Zestful AgingMeredith Patterson -- Pioneer in Health Care, Aging and the Ethics of Elder CareMeredith Patterson is a pioneer in the field of health care, aging and the ethics of elder care. Meredith developed a unique home care model in which the client and the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) would experience a greater sense of respect, the client was ensured the highest caliber of care, and the aide would be compensated at a significantly higher rate of pay. However, the cost to the client would be no more than the rate. Meredith prides herself on using a holistic and client centered approach, honed from a background in clinical social work. Find out more about...2021-05-0139 min
The Art of WorkRachel Clarke, doctor, campaigner and bestselling writer on truth, beauty and humourRachel Clarke is a doctor, campaigner and bestselling writer. She started off as a TV journalist, making documentaries about subjects ranging from the Monica Lewinsky scandal to the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She retrained as a doctor in her late twenties and is now a palliative care doctor and a passionate campaigner for the NHS. She has written three bestselling books: Your Life in My Hands, Dear Life and Breathtaking, an account of working at the Covid frontline. In this podcast, she talks about truth, beauty and humour - yes, even in a pandemic2021-04-0958 minThe Art of WorkJulia Hobsbawm, entrepreneur and writer on connection, generosity and motivationJulia Hobsbawm is an entrepreneur, writer and expert on connectedness in the machine age. She founded the network and media business Editorial Intelligence and the Social Capital Network for BAME professionals and was awarded an OBE for services to business in 2015. Her books include Fully Connected and The Simplicity Principle, which won two awards and is also a podcast and self-help brand. Julia is Chair of the Demos Workshift Commsission, a speaker on social health and a regular guest on Sky News. She talks about connection, the importance of generosity and what she learnt from her Grandma Lily’s sa...2021-04-0259 min
The Art of WorkDouglas Board, leadership and career coach on how to rise to the top without losing your soulDouglas Board is a leadership and career coach and a senior research fellow at the former Cass Business School. He was a senior civil servant and a headhunter before embarking on a portfolio career as a writer, coach and board member. He has been Chair of the Refugee Council, treasurer of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund and is currently on the Queen’s Counsel selection panel. He has written two research books on leadership and two satirical novels, MBA and Time of Lies. His new book, Elites asks: can you rise to the top without losing your so...2021-03-2655 minThe Art of WorkGuvna B, multi-award-winning rapper, broadcaster and author on toxic masculinity and successGuvna B is a multi-award-winning rapper, author and broadcaster. He has released 10 albums, including Secret World, Hands are Made for Working and Everywhere + Nowhere. He has won two MOBO Awards, three Urban Music Awards and presented documentaries on radio and TV. He has also published two books: Unpopular Culture and Unspoken. Guvna B, whose real name is Isaac Borquaye, talks about toxic masculinity, dealing with rejection and what he has learnt about success.2021-03-1255 min
The Art of WorkSarah Churchwell, Chair in Public Understanding of the Humanities on the return of the expertSarah Churchwell is Chair in Public Understanding of the Humanities at the University of London. She's an expert in 20th-century American literature, culture and history and has written four highly acclaimed books: The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe, What Americans Like, Careless People and Behold America. She writes for newspapers and magazines on both sides of the Atlantic, is a regular guest on TV and radio and has judged the Booker Prize, the Women’s Prize for Fiction and the David Cohen Prize for Literature. She talks about the return of the expert, the power of scholarship and how to...2021-03-0553 min
The Art of WorkHarriet Minter, writer, broadcaster and coach on how to build a career you love as you WFHHarriet Minter is a journalist, speaker, broadcaster and coach. The founder of the Guardian’s Women in Leadership initiative, she has written about leadership, diversity and the future of work for publications ranging from The Times to Marie Claire and Psychologies. She presents Badasswomen’s Hour for Talk Radio, has given two Ted X talks and currently has two new books out, Great Ted Talks Leadership: An Unofficial Guide to Words of Wisdom from 100 TED Speakers and WFH: How to Build a Career You Love When You’re Not in the Office. She talks about how to work out what y...2021-02-2655 min
The Art of WorkAyesha Hazarika, broadcaster, journalist, comedian and MBE on politics and joy at workAyesha Hazarika is a broadcaster, journalist, political commentator and award-winning stand up comedian. She was a Labour Party special adviser to Gordon Brown, Harriet Harman and Ed Miliband from 2007 to 2015. She now presents her own show on Times Radio, is a columnist for the Evening Standard, the Scotsman and the i paper and a regular guest on TV and radio shows ranging from The Andrew Marr Show to Have I Got News for You. Her first book, Punch and Judy Politics was one of the top ten bestselling political books of 2018. Ayesha was awarded an MBE in 2016. She talks...2021-02-1953 min
The Art of WorkDaisy Buchanan, award-winning journalist, author and podcaster on money, sex and ambitionDaisy Buchanan is an award-winning journalist, author and host of the chart-topping podcast, You’re Booked. She has written two highly acclaimed works of non-fiction, How To Be A Grown Up and The Sisterhood, has written for almost every national newspaper and magazine and has been an agony aunt for Grazia and a columnist for The Pool. Her first novel, Insatiable, is a sizzling, funny, tender portrayal of lust and the search for love. She talks about millennials and money, desire in a time of "Me Too", mental health in a pandemic and owning ambition.2021-02-1254 min
The Art of WorkDavid Bodanis, bestselling author and futurist on how good guys (and girls) can winDavid Bodanis is a bestselling author, speaker, futurist and polymath. His books include E = mc2, which was translated into 24 languages and made into a ballet, Electric Universe, Passionate Minds and The Art of Fairness. He has been a popular speaker at Davos and big corporates and for many years taught the “Intellectual toolkit” course at Oxford. He talks about how to write a bestseller - and how nice guys (and girls) can win.2021-02-0553 minThe Art of WorkViv Groskop, writer and stand-up comedian on money, power and finding fun at workViv Groskop is a writer, stand-up comedian, TV and radio presenter, executive coach and one-woman powerhouse. She's the host of the chart-topping podcast, How to Own the Room, which is also a bestselling book and has published two literary self-help books, The Anna Karenina Fix: Life Lessons from Russian Literature and Au Revoir Tristesse: Lessons in Happiness from French Literature. Her new book, Lift As You Climb explores the challenges and joys of combining generosity with ambition. She talks about money, power and finding fun at work - yes, even now.2021-01-2955 minThe Art of WorkDame Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano on music, cancer and "balls of steel"Dame Sarah Connolly is one of the world’s leading mezzo-sopranos. She is well known for roles ranging from Caesar in Handel’s Giulio Cesare to Sesto in Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito and Dido in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. She has sung in many of the world’s great opera houses, won masses of awards for her work, and was awarded a DBE in 2017. She talks about the “balls of steel” she developed in her childhood, what she has learnt from playing men and what it’s like when a pandemic collides with cancer. 2021-01-2253 min
The Art of WorkGuy Spier, investor and bestselling author on money, markets and shameGuy Spier is a Zurich-based investor whose Aquamarine Fund has achieved market-beating returns. He studied at Oxford with David Cameron and then at Harvard Business School and started his fund after a disastrous stint at a company that wrecked his reputation and made him unemployable. He's the author of a bestselling book, The Education of a Value Investor and a regular commentator in the media. He talks about greed, shame - and what really matters.2021-01-1559 min
What I BelieveEP 14 – Christina PattersonIn this episode, Andrew speaks to writer, broadcaster, and author, Christina Patterson about what she believes, from suffering, human relationships, authenticity, breaking bad habits, perspective, to thinking about death and then living.
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The Art of WorkPhil Jones, editor of The Jeremy Vine Show on broadcasting in the age of CovidPhil Jones worked on a children's play bus, at a refuge for teenage runaways and as a gardener before training as a journalist. He has worked on The Jeremy Vine Show (and its predecessor The Jimmy Young Show) for 30 years. He thought Covid was just like flu, but when he woke up with it, on the first day of lockdown, he found out it wasn't. In this podcast, he talks about his brush with mortality, how public broadcasting can help the culture wars and why he's changed his mind about Brexit.2020-08-3159 min
The Art of Work11. Adam Hamdy, screenwriter and author of bestselling thrillers on adapting to strange timesAdam Hamdy planned to become a lawyer. Instead, he worked as a strategy consultant and as a tech entrepreneur before breaking into Hollywood as a screenwriter and becoming a bestselling author of thrillers. But he knows about struggle. The son of an Egyptian father who worked as a waiter in the UK, he was once so hard up that he had to burn his own furniture. In this podcast, he talks about an accidental career, dramatic changes in direction and his attempts to help us find a vaccine.2020-08-241h 00
The Art of Work10. Jackie Kay, poet, playwright, novelist and Makar (Scottish poet laureate) on poetry in dark timesJackie Kay is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright and writer of memoir and fiction. She's an MBE and a CBE, Professor of Creative Writing at Newcastle University and Chancellor of the University of Salford. But she's also the Makar, or national poet for Scotland. Every baby born in Scotland gets a poem by her in their baby basket. Through lockdown, she has brought the role to a global stage with her Makar to Makar series online. In this moving and deeply personal conversation, she talks about her own emotional struggles during the pandemic, Black Lives Matter and how poetry can...2020-08-1758 minThe Art of Work9. Nikki Kanani, GP and Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS EnglandNikki Kanani has been picked twice by Pulse as the UK's "top up and coming GP". In 2017, she was awarded an MBE. In 2018, she was was the first woman to be appointed Medical Director of Primary Care in NHS England. And she's not yet 40! In this podcast, she talks about switching medicine to Zoom, Black Lives Matter and what it was like to take part in those Downing Street press conferences.2020-08-1056 minThe Art of Work8.Suzanne Moore, award-winning journalist and columnistSuzanne Moore is known as an astute and fearless commentator on politics, society and life. She has written for publications ranging from The Mail on Sunday to Marxism Today and has been a columnist at The Guardian for more than 25 years. In this podcast, she talks about culture wars, clicktivism, the future of journalism - and what she hasn't missed.2020-08-0357 min
The Art of Work7. Ann Gallagher, Professor of Ethics and Care on caring in a pandemicAnn Gallagher trained as a nurse during the Troubles in Belfast before studying philosophy and moving into academia. In this podcast, she talks about the joy of nursing, the heroism of care workers during Covid, the creativity of academics and how an art exhibition in Stockholm inspired a new vision for the future of care.2020-07-2750 min