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This Now010: Remember to Live in 2023!Hi folks, and Happy New Year! In this episode, I'll be sharing poems that I feel have a vibe of moving forward with hope, as well as processing the past in a positive way. Some of them are from my new book Gone Before: A Grief Journey in Poems, which is a collection of the poems that I wrote as a vital part of my grief and healing after losing my Mum in 2020. I hope they will be helpful to anyone else who has lost a loved one, too. Welcome to e...
2023-01-1119 min
This Now009: Take Heart!Hi folks! In this episode, I'll be sharing poems that explore God's faithfulness to me, and talking a bit about my experience of that through the 32 years I've been a follower of Jesus – and how He's there for you, too! I'll also be sharing the results of the questionnaire – huge thanks to everyone who filled it in! – and, based on those results, my plans for future episodes of This Now. (I'd still love to hear your feedback, though! See contact details below.)I hope this episode will help you to find Jesus, and His love and fai...
2022-06-1832 min
This Now008: Missing – Comfort for Mothers' DayAlthough Mothers' Day was back in March here in the UK, for most of the world it was just around the corner when this was recorded.For our May episode, This Now seeks to offer comfort to those for whom this day is challenging or painful.* * * * *PRACTICAL ADVICE:1) Before the day, think about how you're likely to feel- Then plan to put things in place that will help you with those feelings - E.g. calming experiences, supportive people, etc....
2022-05-3136 min
This Now007: Our Suffering, His Suffering (Easter 2022)As Easter draws nearer, 'This Now' meditates on seasons of suffering, and how we can meet Jesus in them.Why does God allow His people to suffer? How can we find purpose and meaning in the things we go through?And in all of this... where is Jesus?This episode, we'll explore how Jesus is right there with us in our suffering, and how we can experience His faithfulness – through everything.This Easter – let's meet Jesus.* * * * *Here are the links I promise you in the podcast:Here...
2022-05-3028 min
This Now006: Of Faith, the Fathers, and Following Christ - Interview with Author LUKE WILSONHi folks! I'm very happy to introduce to you my first interview guest, Luke Wilson. We talk disciples of the Apostle John, doctrines, and Dan Brown - and possibly get a little controversial in places.I've always found Luke's blog, 'That Ancient Faith', very helpful and thought-provoking. Luke has a way of taking fairly complex theological ideas, unpacking them, and making them easy to get our heads around, and I do recommend reading him.For those of us who are Christians, our faith is obviously central to helping us make the m...
2022-04-2928 min
This Now005: Whole Hearted - a This Now SpecialHi folks! 'This Now' will be a little different this month...Healing from romantic heartbreak is my main area of experience and expertise, so I want to do a Valentine's Day Special, to reach out to people for whom Valentine's Day is NOT fun.When we've been hurt, occasions like this can be especially challenging and painful – but healing CAN be found!I know, because I found it.I'd love to share some of my journey with you, to help you on your own journey.For now, though, let me...
2022-04-271h 41
This Now004: Embracing the FutureHi folks! In this episode, This Now looks ahead to the New Year and the future!The beginning of the year is often a season of hope and change. We'll be looking at how we can make the most of this season by receiving God's light into our lives and doing our best to bring light to the world around us.Let's move forward and embrace all the good things God has to give us!Welcome to episode 4!* * *Links:The Gate of the Year meme* * *
2022-04-1324 min
This Now003: God WITH Us!Hello folks! I’m Ruth Fanshaw. Welcome to my writer podcast, This Now, in which I share pieces of my work that I hope will help you make the most of whatever season of life you’re in. This episode is mostly light-hearted and festive in tone, though it does touch on God's faithfulness, the deeper meaning of Christmas, and the serious issue of homelessness.Welcome to episode 3!* * *This episode was originally recorded as a live stream on Facebook and YouTube, which went out on the 2nd of December 2021.)* * *
2022-02-1720 min
This Now002: Questions, QuestionsHello folks! I’m Ruth Fanshaw. Welcome to my writer podcast, This Now, in which I share pieces of my work that I hope will help you make the most of whatever season of life you’re in. This time, I’ll be sharing the poem that this podcast is named after, which I hope expresses the focus I’d like it to have.*One of the ways we make the most of the seasons of our lives is by processing our pain, and I think that will always be an element of this in some w...
2022-02-0723 min
This Now001: Of Hope, Grief, and New Adventures!Hello folks! I’m Ruth Fanshaw. Welcome to my writer podcast, This Now, in which I share pieces of my work that I hope will help you make the most of whatever season of life you’re in. I’ll be sharing some recent poems: a couple pieces about hope and positive change, and a couple about processing the death of my Mum (whom I lost in 2020) that I hope that will help others who are also grieving. There’ll also be and some Author News. Welcome to episode 1!* * *This episode was record...
2022-01-2015 min
Coffee With JesusS2, Ep 3: Flying FreeHave a comment? Text us!How can we taste God’s comfort amid anxiety, depression, and pain?In Fly Away Free, our host interviews a very special guest; Ruth Fanshaw, poet, and author of the book Fly Away Free, Poems for Pilgrim Hearts. She has a neuroimmune condition and shares how in two occasions she battled anxiety, depression, and suicide thoughts. She narrates how she experienced God’s comfort and how God’s comfort allowed her to create poetry to comfort others.“3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ...
2021-09-2121 min