John Montogmery - Podcast Details

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Between PickupsResurrection thoughtsJohn is back after an unplanned break and considers the wonder of resurrection, the guarantee of resurrection thanks to Jesus, and the waiting for resurrection and life everlasting with Him. 2025-05-1209 min

Between PickupsEaster - the greatest story ever toldJohn explores the hope that believing in the resurrection of Jesus brings, with reference to Holllywood movies, Lee Strobel, Ricky Gervais, and the apostle Paul. If you'd like to take part in the resurrection stories, just leave a message and I'll get in touch. Lee Strobel's book is called The case for Christ - the biopic is of the same title. 2025-04-2108 min

Between PickupsLent 7 - Barry's practical jokeJohn shares a short story that illustrates the incredible gift of the cross to us all. Happy Easter, everyone. 2025-04-1509 min

Between PickupsLent 6 - What or who can we rely on?John explores how lent can teach us about reliance and dependency on God, through our experience of the storm in January and the premier example of marriage. 2025-04-0709 min

Between PickupsLent 5 - An honest relationship in tough timesJohn explores Job's resilence and faithfulness, and share honestly about how it feels sometimes to go through tough times and hear truth from God's Word that doesn't marry with our current experience. 2025-03-3109 min

Between PickupsLent 4 - Getting to know God's heartJohn continues his Lenten reflections and looks out from our own situation to the world around us, reflecting on God's heart and desire for the world as seen through the Bible. 2025-03-2409 min

Between PickupsLent - Finding the deeper blessingsJohn invites you to pause as he does some reflective digging for deeper blessings than the ones he abstained from for Lent; all with the help of some Proverbs and St. Patrick's breastplate. 2025-03-1709 min

Between PickupsLent 2 - Where do we get our pleasure or joy?In this episode John asks the question; from where do we get our pleasure or joy? He explores how Lent should make us more joyful and how it can also lead us to greater enjoyment of God. 2025-03-1409 min

Between PickupsLent 1John starts series 3 with an overview of what is to come, the announcement of a change for this series, and an introduction to Lent and how it could be a useful practice for us to develop our faith in Jesus more. 2025-03-1009 min

Between PickupsSigning off for ChristmasJohn shares a little about what's been taking up his time on circuit before reciting a poem he wrote last year for Christmas day - 'When Jesus came'. 2024-12-1609 min

Between PickupsA lesson from Christmas songsJohn shares some thoughts from two Christmas songs as he journeys through Advent. 2024-12-0508 min

Between PickupsFaith and immigrationJohn is joined by Michael Briggs for another 'Faith and...' conversation. This time they speak about immigration; looking at the Bible for examples and lessons that it teaches to help us have this conversation well or at least better. 2024-12-0209 min

Between PickupsChristmas and Advent recommendationsJohn is joined by past contributors, Caitlin Kelly, Mark Hand, and Naomi Armstrong to give ideas, thoughts, and recommendations for this Advent season as we lead up to Christmas. Hopefully, they are helpful. I've added links below to the songs, but please listen to the episode to hear why they have been recommended. Thorns in the straw https://youtu.be/bv9sJ1s8Sik Prepare him room https://youtu.be/KO4a0ky0Kc8 Get me through December https://youtu.be/zqaUk3pTnz4 O come, all ye unfaithful https://youtu.be/C-QHb...2024-11-2809 min

Between PickupsFavourite story of Jesus - Naomi ArmstrongJohn speaks with Naomi Armstrong (YouthLink NI) about her faith, work and favourite story of Jesus. Its wonderful when different aspects of the same story speak so distinctly to different people. Enjoy 2024-11-2509 min

Between PickupsFaith and AIJohn is joined by Michael Briggs to have a conversation about AI - the concerns and hopes surrounding it and whether we can really trust what is real anymore. Michael has an article in the Methodist Newsletter that discusses it further - if you'd like to think about this more. 2024-11-2109 min

Between PickupsFaith and dementiaJohn shares about his experiences personally and pastorally with people affected by dementia. He introduces some scriptures that have helped him (and still do help him) with the questions we have that surround dementia for people of faith. Here's a link to a useful blog by Tricia Williams (Ph.D) for further reading if you are keen to consider this more: https://faithinlaterlife.org/news-blog-what-happens-to-faith-when-christians-get-dementia/ 2024-11-1809 min

Between PickupsMy Favourite Jesus Story with Courtney RandallJohn welcomes Courtney Randall back to the podcast from the first series. They have a conversation about faith in Christ and one of the stories of Jesus that is speaking to Courtney particularly in these days. 2024-11-1409 min

Between PickupsMy Favourite story of Jesus - Alan ConlyJohn speaks with his good friend, Alan, about Alan's journey of faith in Jesus, and what story of Jesus is currently speaking powerfully to him. 2024-11-1109 min

Between PickupsFaith and Mental Health 2John and Caitlyn (Kintsugi Hope) continue their conversation about the dynamics of faith and mental health. Once again, this episode contains topics that might be harder for you to listen to so please listen with care. https://kintsugihope.com/ 2024-11-0709 min

Between PickupsFaith and Mental Health 1John is joined by Caitlyn Kelly from Kintsugi Hope for the first of two conversations on often tricky dynamic of faith and mental health. It's an open and honest conversation that may bring up some subjects that are difficult for you, so please be aware. https://kintsugihope.com/ 2024-11-0409 min

Between PickupsFaith and HalloweenJohn is joined by Christian Arnold, a New International missionary from Florida serving in Londonderry/Derry, to chat about Halloween and how we might engage with it as Christians. 2024-10-2409 min

Between PickupsIsaiah 42 and 43John realises he has bitten off more than he can chew to squeeze these 4 chapters into 3 episodes but it turns into a reflection about reading all of Scripture not just the favourite parts. 2024-10-2109 min

Between PickupsIsaiah 41v5-7John thinks through the pitfalls of not listening well and the risks of taking things on face-value rather than their deeper intent. 2024-10-1709 min

Between PickupsIsaiah 40v27-31John shares about a quandary he has with variations in the translation of a beloved verse in Isaiah 40. Here's the song I refer to: https://youtu.be/K3TYG7Q_fj4 2024-10-1409 min

Between PickupsFaith and Autism pt2On this episode, John is joined by Dr. Daniel Bowman Jr. who is an author and professor in the American midwest. Daniel is also autistic and has written about how faith and autism intersect. His memoir, 'On the Spectrum' was significant in helping me appreciate more how an autistic mind tries to navigate the world and the church. You can find more out about Daniel's work here including his book: https://www.danielbowmanjr.com/ 2024-10-1009 min

Between PickupsFruit of the Spirit - self-controlJohn reflects on the last characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit - self-control - wrapping up this mini series within series 2. 2024-10-0709 min

Between PickupsFruit of the Spirit - FaithfulnessJohn reflects on faithfulness as he thinks about his Dad and Hosea. 2024-10-0308 min

Between PickupsFruit of the Spirit - GentlenessJohn examines the characteristic of gentleness from an example in his own life and one seen in Jesus' life (John 8v1-11). 2024-09-3009 min

Between PickupsFaith and ... autism (pt1)John returns to the 'Faith and...' episodes by have a conversation with Jennifer Gault about autism - particularly from the perspective of being a parent of a child with autism. 2024-09-2609 min

Between PickupsFruit of the Spirit - GoodnessAs John examines the characteristic of goodness, he takes a whirlwind tour through the Good Samaritan, Jesus' meeting with the rich young ruler, and Genesis 1 and 3. 2024-09-2309 min

Between PickupsFruit of the Spirit - kindnessJohn explores the next characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit, kindness and challenges us all to consider how it looks when it is offered to everyone. 2024-09-1909 min

Between PickupsFruit of the Spirit - patienceJohn continues the series on the Fruit of the Spirit but this time in conversation with Mark Hand, a youth worker in Lurgan who has a young family. Hope you enjoy listening in to our conversation about patience. 2024-09-1609 min

Between PickupsFaith and ... educationThis episode breaks from the Fruit of the Spirit series to introduce a new format of episode under the theme of 'Faith and...' Different topics with fill in the dots and for this first one the theme is education. John enjoys a conversation with Dr. Anita Gracie about the changing look of faith education and its place in schools, and an interesting distinction is drawn through their discussion. 2024-09-1209 min

Between PickupsFruit of the Spirit - peaceJohn explores the next part of the fruit of the Spirit - peace. He dips in to how inner peace and social peace are derived from divine peace, that peace of the soul we all crave. 2024-09-0909 min

Between PickupsFruit of the Spirit - joyJohn explores the second part of the fruit of the Spirit and what sets it apart from other joys we know. 2024-09-0509 min

Between PickupsFruit of the Spirit - intro and loveJohn opens up the series with an introduction to the fruit of the Spirit and a brief look at love. 2024-09-0209 min

Between PickupsSeries 2 teaser and a wee updateJohn introduces the upcoming series and shares a little about his promise to practice fasting. 2024-08-2105 min

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Between PickupsSpiritual practices - fastingIn this final episode of the series John explores why we are asked to practice fasting. He also makes a pledge to fast and invites you to join him (if you don't have underlying medical conditions that would make fasting unwise). Please also check out some advice on how to fast. Here is a link from the Methodist Church in Ireland that might help: https://bit.ly/4b24IoC 2024-07-1509 min

Between PickupsSpiritual practices - Prayer (2)John explores the other side of the conversation and why listening is such a vital part of the practice of prayer. Link to Praying like monks, living like fools - https://www.eden.co.uk/praying-like-monks-living-like-fools-tyler-staton/ Also available with other retailers. 2024-07-1109 min

Between PickupsSpiritual practices - prayer (1)John introduces the practice of prayer as inspired by the spiritual practices Jesus speaks about in Matthew 6. John explores why Jesus asks us to pray and even expects us to, then Paula Lough (IMYC) shares a number of prayer ideas that we can use as we are on the go. For digital copies of the ideas and a couple more click here: https://bit.ly/3XrA1px 2024-07-0809 min

Between PickupsSpiritual practices - GivingJohn and Courtney continue their conversation about spiritual practices as they zoom in on Jesus' teaching from Matthew 6 on giving. 2024-07-0409 min

Between PickupsSpiritual practices introIn this introductory episode on spiritual practices found in Matthew 6, John welcomes Courtney Randall to the podcast to help think through what spiritual practices are and why we focus on some more than others. 2024-07-0109 min

Between PickupsPsalm 23 - EnoughJohn is welcomes Ruth back as she shares some thoughts from Psalm 23. 2024-06-2709 min

Between PickupsMoses' decisionsJohn looks at decision making through Moses' early years, from Egypt to Midian and back to Egypt again; and how he learnt to make good decisions or at least better ones. 2024-06-2409 min

Between PickupsRuth's redemptionJohn explores how hard times don't have to have the final word and how with our Redeemer there is always plenty of hope. 2024-06-2009 min

Between PickupsEsther's courageThis episode John welcomes his friend and colleague, Ruth Mathews. Ruth reflects on how Esther steps up even though she just couldn't see how she could at first. 2024-06-1709 min

Between PickupsDavid's heartJohn explores the heart of David and how divided our own hearts can be, and the hope God's relationship with David gives us all. 2024-06-1309 min

Between PickupsMary and MarthaJohn considers the busyness of life and the choices we have to make between being and doing, and how Jesus meets us in both. 2024-06-1009 min

Between PickupsAn introduction to the Podcast seriesJohn introduces the podcast idea and shares a little of his own story. 2024-05-1707 min