Christian Women In The UK

Isaiah 9:6 Part 2- Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

In this episode of our Christian podcast, we continue our Advent-style Bible study on Isaiah 9:6 and explore the powerful names given to Jesus: Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.** We talk about what it means for Christ to be our **Wonderful Counsellor**—the perfect source of wisdom, guidance, and comfort for everyday Christian living. We reflect on **Mighty God**, the Almighty Creator through whom and for whom all things were made, and how recognising Jesus as God strengthens our faith and dependence on Him. We dig into **Everlasting Father**, uncovering the peace, identity, and security that comes from being loved and protected by a Father forever. And we meditate on **Prince of Peace**, exploring how Jesus offers more than the absence of conflict—He gives us supernatural peace in trials, storms, anxiety, and uncertainty. As wars, fear, and instability continue around the world, we cling to the promise that Christ will never leave or forsake His people—and that He will ultimately bring an end to all conflict and judge with righteousness. If you’re looking for **Christian encouragement, Christmas reflections, biblical teaching, and practical reminders of who Jesus is**, this episode will strengthen your hope and renew your worship. Join us as we celebrate the identity of Jesus foretold centuries before His birth—and draw comfort from every name

Isaiah 9:6 - For Unto Us A Child Is Given; The Government Will Be On His Shoulders

In this episode, we begin the first of a two-part series exploring one of the most well-known and deeply cherished passages often quoted during the Christmas season and featured in nativity plays around the world—**Isaiah 9:6**.We take time to slow down and sit with the richness of the first half of this verse, reflecting on the powerful imagery embedded in its words. We consider the tenderness and vulnerability wrapped up in the word **“child”**, the promise of inheritance, authority, and divine identity carried in the word **“son”**, and the overwhelming generosity of God expressed in the word **“given.”**As we unpack these layers, we also look at what it means that *the government will be upon His shoulders.* Far from being a distant theological idea, this truth offers deep comfort for us today. Knowing that Christ holds ultimate authority enables us to lift up leaders, nations, and governments—both globally and in our own communities—trusting that He reigns above all earthly power.Join us as we explore the hope, reassurance, and steady peace found in this prophetic declaration, and discover how the first part of this beloved verse can shape our understanding of Christ, especially in turbulent times.

Thanksgiving: The Blessings of a Thankful Heart

In this episode, we turn our hearts toward the powerful and often life-changing discipline of thanksgiving. As the Christmas season approaches and the year begins to draw to a close, we take intentional time to reflect on what it truly means to live with a grateful heart—not just in moments of abundance, but in every season of life. Together, we explore the spiritual, emotional, and relational benefits of thanksgiving, and how gratitude has the power to transform our perspective, deepen our faith, and strengthen our relationships with others.We discuss how thanksgiving shifts our focus from what we lack to what we already have, helping us to recognize God’s faithfulness in both the big victories and the quiet, everyday moments. We reflect on how gratitude softens our hearts, nurtures humility, encourages contentment, and brings healing to strained relationships as we learn to appreciate people more fully and extend grace more freely.Most importantly, we center our thanksgiving on Christ Jesus—remembering all that we have received through Him: salvation, forgiveness, new life, hope, and eternal promises. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior at Christmas, we pause to share personal moments of gratitude and to acknowledge the greatest gift of all—Jesus Himself.This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and cultivate a lifestyle of thanksgiving that extends beyond a single season. Whether you are walking through a time of joy or carrying heavy burdens, this conversation will encourage you to lift your eyes, give thanks in all circumstances, and discover the peace and joy that flow from a truly grateful heart.

Women of the Bible: Michal Daughter of Saul

In this episode, we take a deep and reflective look at the life of Michal—the daughter of King Saul and the first wife of David. Her story, often overlooked, is one of love, loyalty, betrayal, and lingering bitterness. Scripture tells us that Michal loved David deeply. In a courageous act of devotion, she risked her own safety to help him escape when her father sought his life. She lowered David out of a window and even misled Saul’s messengers to protect him. Yet despite her love and sacrifice, Michal’s life was marked by instability and pain. While David was on the run, Saul took her from her home and gave her to another man—treating her more as a bargaining chip than a beloved daughter. Later, when David became king, she was taken back again, torn between households, men, and political motives. As the years passed, the fractures in her relationship with David became more visible. By the time she chastised David for dancing before the Lord, her heart was marked by disappointment and bitterness. Scripture notes that she remained childless until her death—symbolic of a life where joy had been stifled and where she seemed unable to enter fully into the worship and presence of God that surrounded the covenant community. In a time when women should have been protected and cherished by the men in their lives, Michal was repeatedly mishandled, misunderstood, and overlooked. Her story invites us to explore the emotional and spiritual consequences of deep wounds—how unhealed hurt can harden into bitterness, and how bitterness can distance us from God’s presence. Join us as we unpack Michal’s life, her pain, her choices, and the lessons her story offers us today. We reflect on how God sees and cares for those who have been wounded, how He calls us to process pain in His presence, and how He invites us toward healing so that bitterness does not take root in our hearts. This episode encourages an honest examination of our own hurts, pointing us back to the God who restores, redeems, and invites us into wholeness.

Truth, Grace &The Way We Speak

In this episode, we begin our conversation with the powerful reminder found in **Colossians 4:6**—a call for our speech to be gracious, seasoned with salt, and reflective of the character of Christ. As believers, we are commanded to speak truth, but to do so with grace, compassion, and humility. And before we can ever hope to communicate the gospel well, we must first recognise a foundational truth: **we are sinners who have received immeasurable grace ourselves**.We revisit **Matthew 12**, where Jesus reminds us that every careless word spoken will one day be brought into account. This sobering reminder urges us to slow down, reflect, and consider the weight and impact of our words—especially in an age when opinions are loud, emotions run high, and debates often eclipse Christlike compassion.As we unpack what it means to be **ambassadors for Christ**, we return to the heart of our mission: the **Great Commission**. Before anything else, our highest calling is to point people to Jesus—to bring them to the foot of the Cross where true transformation happens. We trust that the **blood of Christ**, which washes us whiter than snow, is the very power that changes hearts, renews minds, and shapes lives to look more and more like Him.Join us as we reflect on the responsibility and privilege of representing Christ in our everyday conversations. How do we balance truth and grace? How do we keep the gospel at the center? And how do we ensure our words draw people toward Jesus rather than push them away?This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and recommit to using your voice in a way that honours Christ—graciously, truthfully, and purposefully.