St Augustine's College Audio Retreats

'Zechariah and Isaiah' with Mark Packer | Advent Audio Retreat | 2025 | Week Four

Join Mark Parker, Academic Registrar and former student at St Augustine’s College of Theology, for the final episode in our Advent series. This week, Mark reflects on the prophets Zechariah and Isaiah. He explores what it means to rejoice in God’s coming, looking back to Jesus’ first Advent and forward to the hope of what is yet to come. You’ll hear how Jesus arrived humbly to bring salvation and peace, and how Isaiah invites us to imagine a future where God’s justice and love transform everything. By the end, Mark hopes you’ll feel inspired to experience God in a fresh, joyful way this Advent. Enjoyed the series?  Join us again in 2026 for our Lent podcast! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign up for our newsletter to get episodes directly to your inbox: http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk/newsletter/ [http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk/newsletter/] Learn more about theology study in London and Kent: http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk [http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk/] Follow St Augustine’s College of Theology: Instagram: (http://www.instagram.com/staugustinescollegeoftheology/ [http://www.instagram.com/staugustinescollegeoftheology/]) YouTube: (http://www.youtube.com/@staugustinescollegeoftheol9801/ [http://www.youtube.com/@staugustinescollegeoftheol9801/])

'Should not shepherds take care of the flock?' with Jenny Corcoran | Advent Audio Retreat | 2025 | Week Three

Ever felt overlooked or exhausted and wondered if anyone sees what you’re carrying?  In this week’s Advent episode, tutor Jenny Corcoran reflects on the prophet Ezekiel in a way that’s challenging and comforting. She shows how God notices everything – our worries, our exhaustion, and the times we feel overlooked. Jenny shows that God doesn’t watch from a distance; he steps in and takes action. Jenny talks honestly about what happens when leaders fail and why God’s response in Ezekiel still speaks to our lives. By the end of the episode, we hope you’ll feel a renewed sense of Advent hope and a deeper awareness of God’s care, even when life feels messy and uncertain. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Learn more about theology study in London and Kent: http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk [http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk/] Follow St Augustine’s College of Theology: Instagram: (http://www.instagram.com/staugustinescollegeoftheology/ [http://www.instagram.com/staugustinescollegeoftheology/]) YouTube: (http://www.youtube.com/@staugustinescollegeoftheol9801/ [http://www.youtube.com/@staugustinescollegeoftheol9801/])

'Isaiah' with Alan Gregory | Advent Audio Retreat | 2025 | Week Two

Alan Gregory, Principal of St Augustine’s College of Theology, returns with the wisdom and warmth listeners love. This Advent, he draws on the prophet Isaiah to show how God surprises us in life-changing ways. In episode 2, ‘Isaiah’, you’ll hear how holiness meets human frailty, and why Isaiah’s ‘Woe is me’ still speaks today. You’ll also hear how God helps us face life with courage and love. Alan also explores the heartbreak in Isaiah’s calling and the quiet hope that leads us to Christ. Through visions of smoke, shaking thresholds, and God’s grief, he invites you to notice Christ’s presence in the unexpected this Advent. If you’ve ever longed to see God amid noise, fear, or doubt, this episode is for you. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Learn more about theology study in London and Kent: http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk [http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk/] Follow St Augustine’s College of Theology: Instagram: (http://www.instagram.com/staugustinescollegeoftheology/ [http://www.instagram.com/staugustinescollegeoftheology/]) YouTube: (http://www.youtube.com/@staugustinescollegeoftheol9801/ [http://www.youtube.com/@staugustinescollegeoftheol9801/])

'The Prophet Zephaniah' with Thomas Sharp | Advent Audio Retreat | 2025 | Week One

A warm welcome to our Advent 2025 series from St Augustine’s College of Theology. In this first rousing episode, Thomas Sharp, Tutor in Pastoral Theology, reflects on the Prophet Zephaniah and what it means to rejoice when the world feels like it’s still burning. Moving between ancient Jerusalem and our modern age, Thomas explores fear, injustice, hope, and the strange joy of God’s kingdom breaking through. He invites us to see rejoicing as a witness to hope, love, and God-with-us. If you’ve ever wondered how to lift your heart in the face of fear, debt, and violence, this episode is for you. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Learn more about theology study in London and Kent: http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk [http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk/] Follow St Augustine’s College of Theology: Instagram: (http://www.instagram.com/staugustinescollegeoftheology/ [http://www.instagram.com/staugustinescollegeoftheology/]) YouTube: (http://www.youtube.com/@staugustinescollegeoftheol9801/ [http://www.youtube.com/@staugustinescollegeoftheol9801/])

What's to come from our 2025 series of Advent Audio Retreats: Prophecy for Advent

Prophecy for Advent, the new Advent podcast from St Augustine’s College of Theology, launches Sunday 30 November 2025. This year, you’re invited to take a thoughtful journey through Advent – the season that leads us towards the celebration of Christmas. Each Sunday of Advent, join Revd Dr Alan Gregory and St Augustine’s theology tutors as they explore the voices of the prophets and connect them with the hopes, challenges, and fears of life today. In this trailer, Alan shares what you can expect from the four-part series and how these weekly reflections may inspire you as you move towards Christmas. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Learn more about theology study in London and Kent: http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk [http://staugustinescollege.ac.uk/] Follow St Augustine’s College of Theology: Instagram: (http://www.instagram.com/staugustinescollegeoftheology/ [http://www.instagram.com/staugustinescollegeoftheology/]) YouTube: (http://www.youtube.com/@staugustinescollegeoftheol9801/ [http://www.youtube.com/@staugustinescollegeoftheol9801/])