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Newday Talks & AudioThe Newday Podcast Season 2 | Episode 4 | Rachel Gardner - Storm-Proof FaithWelcome to The Newday Podcast, recorded live from Norfolk Showground at Newday Festival 2025. In this episode Larissa Matson and Isabella Lopez Nunes are joined by Rachel Gardner, talking about building your life on Jesus - staying strong through every storm, trusting God when it hurts, and discovering that He truly is enough.
2025-12-0531 minNewday Talks & AudioThe Newday Podcast Season 2 | Episode 3 | Dr Harvey Kwiyani & Joel Kendall - Mission Starts HereWelcome to The Newday Podcast, recorded live from Norfolk Showground at Newday Festival 2025. In this episode Larissa Matson is joined by Dr Harvey Kwiyani and Joel Kendall to discuss what it means to live on mission, and how every believer is called to make disciples wherever they are.
2025-12-0129 minNewday Talks & AudioThe Newday Podcast Season 2 | Episode 2 | Dan Featherstone - Faith That LastsWelcome to The Newday Podcast, recorded live from Norfolk Showground at Newday Festival 2025. In this episode Larissa Matson and Isabella Lopez Nunes are joined by Dan Featherstone, talking about standing firm in faith, resisting cultural pressure, and living boldly for God like Daniel did in Babylon.
2025-11-2026 minNewday Talks & AudioThe Newday Podcast Season 2 | Episode 1 | Joe Macnamara - Courage in ExileWelcome to The Newday Podcast, recorded live from Norfolk Showground at Newday Festival 2025. In this episode Larissa Matson and Isabella Lopez Nunes are joined by Joe Macnamara, breaking down how to stand strong in your faith when culture pulls us the other way.
2025-11-1230 min
Newday Talks & AudioThe Newday Podcast Season 1 Episode 6 // WorshipWelcome to the Newday podcast, recorded live from Norfolk show ground at Newday Festival 2024. In this episode Larissa Matson and Gabriel Bernard are joined by Chris Johnson, Juliette Treacher and Alecs Atkinson who help lead worship at Newday.
2025-02-1732 minNewday Talks & AudioThe Newday Podcast Season 1 Episode 5 // Church, ft. Joe MacNamara + Daniel MacLeodWelcome to the Newday podcast, recorded live from Norfolk show ground at Newday Festival 2024. In this episode Larissa Matson and Tali Virgo are joined by Joe MacNamara and Daniel MacLeod exploring deeper what the church is and why it’s important for us to be part of it.
2025-02-1730 minNewday Talks & AudioNThe Newday Podcast Season 1 Episode 4 // FriendshipWelcome to the Newday podcast, recorded live from Norfolk show ground at Newday Festival 2024. In this episode Larissa Matson and Francesca Graham are joined by a panel looking at friendships.
2025-02-1729 min
On The Ridge with Larissa MatsonEpisode 10(?) | All Eyes on Jehovah RaphaThanks for tuning in. My hope for this poem and episode is that it might help others navigate how to handle and pray for some of the heaviness we experience in the world, in particular the current pain of the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
You can find the video of this poem on my instagram, find me @larissa_matson
Joshua Luke Smith's podcast episode I mentioned is here:
"When it's too bad to be true"
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7q7UZZqrEAsr4yVFHGemEd?si=702...
2024-06-0316 min
Emmanuel Sunday TalksWhat makes a true hero? // Live Lunch Season 12 Episode 6What is a true hero? As a Christian, how do you navigate having exclusive beliefs in a pluralistic society without coming across as intolerant? When you say you are opening the door to Jesus does that also imply a change in behaviour?
In season 12 episode 6 of Livelunch we are joined with Yohaan Philip, Tim Jones and Larissa Matson, discussing our latest sermon ‘The Gateway to God’ from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures’.
Resources mentioned:
Listen to last Sunday's sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n7VB...
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/weareemmanuel
Find out more about our Sunday...
2022-06-0933 minEmmanuel Sunday TalksA Busy Person's Guide to Spending Time With God // Live Lunch Season 12 Episode 3How can I find time with God when I’m so busy? What does spending time with God practically look like?
In season 12 episode 3 of Livelunch we are joined with Matt Carvel, Jess Kaloki, and Larissa Matson discussing our latest sermon ‘The ‘Story of an Unremarkable Man’ from our current teaching series ‘The ‘Promise Endures as well as opening up topical discussions relevant to our culture today.
Resources mentioned:
Find out more about our Thrive groups:
https://weareemmanuel.com/thrive
Jen Wilkin’s Bible Study Books:
https://www.jenwilkin.net/books-and-studies
Listen to last Sunday's sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDCfUd...
2022-05-1828 minOn The Ridge with Larissa MatsonThe Great CommissionDuring Newday, a Christian youth festival here in the UK - that has been online for the past two summers now! - Larissa got the privilege of sharing some scripture on an insta live prayer meeting. Unfortunately - it got deleted! So here it is - for the world to experience! This is especially for you if you are new to Christianity, and especially if you might have become a Christian at Newday!
2021-08-0824 minOn The Ridge with Larissa MatsonEveryone's Favourite Topic...In this episode, Larissa diverges from talking about herself (don't be too sad) and gets into the meaty subject of Hypocrisy: everyone's favourite topic! Following a trail to pride, then humility and grace, it may be a kind of unpleasant topic but it ends in a good place, so check it out!
*at one point she says a verse is from Thessalonians and it's not, its Corinthians. Please don't come at me, bible scholars.
2021-05-1827 min
On The Ridge with Larissa MatsonGuess who's back?After a long and eventful break, Larissa is back! In this episode she will tell the story of all that has happened in the past couple months, and fill us in on plan for the future.
2021-04-1828 minOn The Ridge with Larissa MatsonTestimony Tuesday with Pete: Exceeding ExpectationsWelcome to another Testimony Tuesday!
Has anyone ever experienced a stressful situation at university? How about with your dissertation - arguably the most important piece of academic work you will ever do!?
This week we hear from Larissa's friend, Pete, about a plot twist in his dissertation plans, and how they ended up even better than he originally could have anticipated! Any fans of stars and space will probably enjoy this episode.
Pete hosts his own podcast alongside his friend, Mitch, called Building on the rock. Be sure to check them out on s...
2020-12-0816 minOn The Ridge with Larissa MatsonEpisode 5 - Getting To Know Me Part 4: Buzzfeed Festivity with Suzi HosierIn this episode you finally get around to meeting Larissa's third housemate: Suzi Hosier! (find her on le insta @suzihosier)
Its a laid back, lighthearted episode this week, answering those queries we know you've been having all about relationship statuses, dateability, and the real humdinger: what Christmas snack are the girls?
We big up Emmanuel Church Brighton, Totalfit Brighton, Crosstown Donuts (sponsor me), and Annie Waller 🥳 in this fun filled 40 minutes, so check it out!
And as always:
Remember who you are
Remember whose you are
2020-12-0440 minOn The Ridge with Larissa MatsonThankfulness Thursday with Joel: The Holy SpiritHappy Thanksgiving! What a perfect day to start this bonus segment: Thankfulness Thursdays.
This Thursday, Larissa is joined by the amazing Joel Nicholas today (via voice memo), as he shares with us his gratefulness for the Holy Spirit.
Joel is a Brighton based artist and overall deep and funny and good guy - you can track him down on the insta at @joelmichaelnicholas
He also has a class up on skillshare that will help you see life differently - so check that out! : skl.sh/3iUwBno
Remember who you are
2020-11-2610 minOn The Ridge with Larissa MatsonTestimony Tuesday with Larissa: Good Job GodTune in to hear a story of God’s provision in Larissa’s life - one that came in the form of many fluffy friends!
2020-11-2413 minOn The Ridge with Larissa MatsonEpisode 4: Absence on Corona RidgeIn this Episode, Larissa addresses where on earth she has been! Rebel that she is, breaking the first rule of podcasts: consistency, she thought she'd break from the Getting To Know Me series and chat about life and it's various ups and downs in these... wait for it... uncertain times *cringe*.
2020-11-2052 min
On The Ridge with Larissa MatsonGetting To Know Me Part 3: Meyers Briggs with Becca BindangEpisode 3 - Another episode, another personality test! Join Larissa this week, and her guest Becca Bindang as they go through the 16personalities quiz, a version of the popular Meyers Briggs personality test. In another typical Larissa move - this has become a two parter! So listen in on part one of the Larissa/Becca banter!
feat. @beccabindang
2020-09-1831 min
On The Ridge with Larissa MatsonGetting To Know Me Part 2: Strengthsfinder with Jess DebenhamIn Episode two, Larissa and special guest Jess Debenham go through the second personality quiz in the Getting To Know Me block: The Clifton Strengthsfinder Test. With lots of laughs, puns, and personal insights - episode two is as fun to listen to as it was to record. Tune in and join the crew here, On The Ridge. @jess_debenham
2020-08-2847 minOn The Ridge with Larissa MatsonGetting To Know Me Part 1: EnneagramWelcome to On The Ridge! In this first episode, Larissa kicks off her 4 episode 'get to know me' block. After a brief - but still somehow rambly - intro, she takes us with her through the Enneagram personality quiz. Listen in as we get to know our host better, and start trekking the ridge together!
Let us know if you've taken the quiz, and if so, what number are you!?
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