Pattern Podcast

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Kindness – Rowan Williams Feb 13, 2019

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Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams unpacks the power of kindness as displayed through the character and life of Jesus, encouraging us to delight in and be glad for those around us.

Simplicity – Ruth Valerio Feb 06, 2019

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How can we take practical steps to simplify our lives in order to allow for a more wholehearted focus on Jesus. Environmentalist and theologian Ruth Valerio discusses the importance of simplicity as we look to practise the way of Jesus in the 21st century.

Forgiveness – Rowan Williams Feb 01, 2019

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If we fully grasp the practice of forgiveness – this radical way of Jesus – we will see the world around us changed. In this episode former Archbishop of Canterbury and leading British theologian Rowan Williams gives us his unique perspective on the power of forgiveness.

Hospitality – Darren Rouanzoin Nov 05, 2018

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Our cities and communities will be transformed as we reflect the Jesus who welcomed the outsider. Lead pastor of Garden Church in Long Beach, California, Darren Rouanzoin challenges us to embrace those who are different to us, so that they might be drawn into family, encounter the presence of God and realise their worth.

Contemplation – Jane Williams Nov 05, 2018

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We caught up with Jane Williams, who lectures at St Mellitus theological college, to lear more about the practice of contemplation and its role in a busy city like London.

Gentleness – Jane Williams Nov 05, 2018

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Jane Williams is assistant dean and a lecturer at St Mellitus College. She discusses why it takes real strength to embody deep-rooted gentleness and suggests some of the steps we might take towards this.

Examen – Jonny Hughes Nov 05, 2018

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The Examen is an immediate solution to the problem of ‘what do I pray about?’ Jonny Hughes, who leads Trinity Church Nottingham, talks us through it.

Slowing – John Mark Comer Oct 31, 2018

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Can you imagine a hurried Jesus? John Mark Comer – who is pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon – suggests that love, joy and peace are incompatible with the life of hurry. We’re invited to slow down and be present to the goodness of God in every moment.

Sabbath – John Mark Comer Oct 31, 2018

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John Mark Comer is pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. We caught up with him to discuss the practice of Sabbath, the effect it’s had on his own life and why being present to God, our friends and family is one of the most punk rock things we can do.

Encouragement – Jo Soper Oct 26, 2018

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Jo Soper, who leads Exeter Network Church with her husband Jon, spoke to us about the importance of encouragement in our every day lives.