#47 - Loving the unlovable

#47 - Loving the unlovable

Who do you find difficult to love? The annoying friend? The teacher who picks on you? The person who has genuinely hurt you? This week, Rob chats to his friend, Tim, to tackle one of the Bible's most challenging teachings: loving the unlovable. What does it actually mean to love people we disagree with, struggle with, or would rather avoid altogether? Tim works for a charity who support people in prison and he shares stories from his career and what he's learned about how valuable we *all are* - seeing people the way God sees them... (He also shares a great dummy moment from when he was at school!) So grab a drink, settle in, and join us as we explore whether anyone is really beyond God's love! 💔 Unlovable. 😇 God is love. ⛓️ Prison story.

#46 - AI and the Christian

AI seems to be everywhere these days. Whether it's helping us write emails, answer questions, create images, do homework or even plan our day, it's becoming a bigger part of everyday life. But what does all of this mean for Christians? In this episode of Faith for Dummies, as well as our classic dummy moments... We chat about the opportunities and challenges that come with artificial intelligence. Can AI be a helpful tool for faith and ministry? Can a youth leader just use AI to write their Bible studies? Where should we be cautious? And what about the environmental impact of the technology we're increasingly relying on? Arguably you're going to have more opinions about all this. We'd love to know- DM or email us! Whether you're fascinated by AI, wary of it, or just trying to work out what all the fuss is about, join us for an honest conversation about technology, faith, and how we can ( _hopefully_ ) use AI wisely. 🤖 AI. ✝️ Faith. 💻 Virtual minister.

#45 - Neurodiversity

What if how you experience faith, Church, and God doesn't fit the "normal" mould? In this episode of Faith for Dummies, we sit down with Triona (author, speaker and more), to talk about neurodiversity and what it means for faith. From navigating Church life, to her autism diagnosis, to discovering how God works through our differences, Triona shares some of her own story and also... Check out her new book(!), Belonging without Barriers - Building Accessible Christian Community. Go Triona! If you are neurodivergent, or not, or have ever wondered how churches can be more welcoming and inclusive (that should be everyone!), this episode offers an honest, down-to-earth conversation about belonging, faith, and being wonderfully made just as we are. Of course, dummy moments are guaranteed! 🧠 Neurodivergent. ♿️ Inclusivity. ☝️Come as you are. (If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. You can also connect with us on Instagram and let us know what topics you'd like us to tackle in future episodes of Faith for Dummies)

#44 - Fasting

Izzie and Rob sit down together to talk through all things fasting — examples of it in the Bible, Daniel fast, and fasting things that aren’t food. Why do we do it, what does it achieve, and is it even still relevant today? They chat honestly about seeking God through fasting, the challenges that can come with it, and what they’ve personally learned along the way. Also... Ever wondered how quickly lunch can go from an “uh oh” moment to “phew, that’s sorted”? Or why you should always know what kitchen equipment you own when you move house? Or what to do with Nando’s leftovers once you’ve finished… (yes, it is obvious 👀) Then listen out for this week’s dummy moments 😂 🍽️ Fasting. 🙏 Seeking God. 🍲 Food dummy moments.

#43 - Luke & Gary's testimony

Rob’s friends, identical twins Luke & Gary, join the podcast to share their testimonies. While their stories have some similarities, there are also some big differences, and their insight is both thought-provoking and hilarious. The twins chat honestly about faith, life, the people who impacted them most along the way and the light is not in the bathroom anymore, as it’s in us… As always, dummy moments are included too (nappies... beds... beans... 👀). Have a listen to hear what impacted Luke & Gary the most… other than Jesus, obviously. 🙌 Testimonies. 👬 Twins. 🏠 Community.