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Preaching WellEpisode 13: The Most Reverend & Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell - Preaching is Simply a Long, Steady Walk with GodThe Archbishop of York walks into the conversation with stories that spark, stretch, and surprise. Stephen Cottrell opens up about the craft he loves - preaching that overflows, reveals, repeats, slows down, and dares to invite. He talks about childhood outside the church, the moment Scripture made him weep in the pulpit, the joy of feeding the soul with art and poetry, and the fierce hope that every sermon can draw someone closer to Christ.He wrestles with vulnerability, tells the truth about microphones, pace, and craft, and shows why story - raw, human, embodied...
2026-02-0241 minPreaching WellEpisode 12: Rev Jonathan Macy & Rev Phil Bryson - Preaching as a Living Conversation shaped by Trust, Courage and FaithWhat happens when the preachers who break open the gospel are the ones the world might overlook?In this episode of Preaching Well, two vicars - Jonathan Macy, who preaches with a stammer, and Phil Bryson, who lives and preaches with a visual impairment—show us how the good news runs through weakness, courage, and raw honesty.Jonathan speaks slowly because he must. Phil preaches without seeing a face in the room.And yet their sermons land with power. Their vulnerability opens doors. Their congregations come alive.Together, they talk about calling, res...
2026-01-2935 minPreaching WellEpisode 11: Rt Rev Sam Corley - Premise of Preaching: Craft, Content and CharacterWhat happens when a preacher discovers that God is already speaking - and the sermon is simply joining in?In this episode of Preaching Well, Bishop Sam Corley takes us from a tiny 8am communion in his early twenties to pulpits across the country, sharing the moment when preaching snapped into place, like riding a bike with the wind in his face. He talks about reading Scripture like a long, living story, hosting a congregation like guests at a table, and finding the courage to preach when his own words feel dry and nothing seems to land.
2026-01-2924 minPreaching WellEpisode 3: Dr Chris Gnanakan - Preaching Interculturally: Crafting in Context and CultureWhen Dr. Chris Gnanakan walks into a room something shifts.In this episode of Preaching Well, he takes us from Palm Sunday nerves to preaching in North Korea, from crowded classrooms to hidden churches, from American halls to back street gatherings in Asia.He unpacks the fire in his bones, the power of one big idea, the danger of twisting truth, the art of stories that hit the heart, and the courage it takes to preach where others won’t, don’t, or can’t.This is preaching with scars, joy, grit, humour, and a...
2025-08-0535 minPreaching WellEpisode 1: The Most Reverend Rowan Williams - Preaching is a Catholic Job: To Bless, to Evoke and to WitnessWhat if preaching isn’t a performance, but a pilgrimage? In this episode of Preaching Well, Rowan Williams - poet, priest, theologian, and one of the most extraordinary Christian voices of our time - invites us into the landscape where sermons are born.He speaks of childhood pulpits in Wales, the confidence of abundance, the ache of mystery, the courage of hope, and the quiet, stubborn joy of standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder with a congregation and whispering, “Will you look at that with me?” Rowan guides us through Augustine and the Desert Fathers, the limits of language...
2025-05-3151 min
Quest for PeaceEp.14 Grow More Joy In Your Relationships with Matt MarquezIn this episode, Matt Marquez, founder of Grow More Joy Relationship Coaching, discusses his approach to helping couples improve their relationships. He emphasizes the importance of open communication, understanding, and self-care. Matt shares personal anecdotes and techniques, such as using Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to express needs and feelings without blame. He also highlights the value of recognizing and addressing personal fears and guilt.
Episode Highlights:
00:00:37 Introduction and Background of Matt Marquez
00:01:19 The Concept of Grow More Joy Relationship Coaching
00:05:54 The Role of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in Relationships
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2024-11-0455 min
Quest for PeaceEp.6 Joy Activation with Dina SabnaniThis podcast episode features Dina Sabnani, a globally renowned well-being facilitator and keynote speaker. She shares her life journey, from growing up with a liberal Indian upbringing and being exposed to various spiritual teachings to dealing with personal health challenges as a teenager. She discusses finding her calling in healing modalities like ThetaHealing after experiencing trauma from losing loved ones. Dina talks about her personal growth journey, struggles with self-esteem, and the realization that her purpose is to spread joy. She offers insights into cultivating inner peace despite outer challenges, emphasizing mindfulness, gratitude, and taking responsibility for one's energy...
2024-06-1051 min
Quest for PeaceEp. 1 Gentle Parenting with Matt & Sunaina MarquezThis episode explores gentle parenting and nonviolent communication through an interview with Matt and Sunaina Marquez, founders of Grow More Joy. They discuss how they use nonviolent communication in their relationship and parenting approach with their 3-year-old daughter. They define gentle parenting as respecting children and connecting with them on a deeper level. They provide examples of responding to a child's emotions through empathy and understanding rather than punishment. The interview also covers topics like celebrating failure, managing tantrums, the importance of self-reflection in parenting, and their vision for a more peaceful world through compassion.
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