‘I would not have called myself an evangelist’ – Catching The Vision for God’s Missional Heart

‘I would not have called myself an evangelist’ – Catching The Vision for God’s Missional Heart

Meet Rachael Heffer – What happens when we willingly invite God to change the shape of our dreams? A city girl at heart with a love for language, culture and a dream to live overseas, listen to Rachael’s inspiring account of how God took her at her word and showed her His trajectory, establishing her with multiple opportunities to cheer on His UK-based church. Be encouraged by the exciting stories and stats behind the changing missional landscape in the UK at this time and the spirit of evangelism which Rachael believes beats in the heart of every believer, no matter their geography. Never considered yourself as an evangelist? You might be surprised at the missional shape of your own heart. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Integrity over Influence

Meet Lydia Bennett – Usually the one asking the questions as a presenter with Premier Christian radio, listen to Lydia’s stories giving us a unique peek into life on the other side of the Premier mic. Talking identity, body image, theology, saying ‘no’ to the pursuit of fame, and more, Lydia has much to share. With audio from our very first live-streamed episode aired on Saturday 25 April, be part of the live audience and get inspired to choose integrity over worldly influence, growing your love for God before desire for fame – whatever the sphere He has placed you in. You can hear more of Lydia on Premier’s ‘Daytime with Lydia’ Tues-Wed 10am or kick off your weekend with ‘Big Breakfast’ on Saturday mornings. You can even catch her on Premier Praise, Sundays from 10am. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

'Would you be willing?' - Swapping Deckchairs for Adventures in Obedience

Meet Sarah Barton – When untreated emotional wounds led Sarah and husband Mike to attend a course called Restoring the Foundations, a thought dropped into their spirit that they were not anticipating. What would it look like if they were to pay it forward? On the cusp of their retirement, listen to their remarkable story of how they swapped deckchairs for a journey of obedience towards a God-given vision. Don’t miss out on this episode, and be inspired and challenged along with Sarah to respond to God’s invitation with an unflinching: ‘Yes, Lord, I’m willing. I don’t want to miss out!’ To find out more about the amazing work of Restoring the Foundations (RTF) in both the UK and internationally visit: www.restoringthefoundations.uk www.restoringthefoundations.org For information on Sarah and Mike’s specific RTF project in the heart of Wales, UK visit: www.bethesdabarns.co.uk       ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

'God, will you be my daddy?' - Discovering the Unconditional Father Heart of God

How can a grown woman understand the loving father heart of God when her younger self has no frame of reference for it? Meet Sarah Barton – Born into a family set up coloured by poverty, addiction, mental health issues and more, it is unsurprising that she grew up with an incomplete picture of love. In the face of her brokenness, what did surprise Sarah was encountering a God who repeatedly pursued her, even when she turned away. Listen to Sarah’s beautiful story and embrace the truth that we do not have to be products of our upbringing. God’s father heart is available and capable of filling every aching heart where love has felt incomplete, including yours. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Front Row Seats to the Goodness of God

Meet Alexandra Huggins – An introvert girl who first encountered a sense of culture shock when she relocated from Germany to the UK aged ten, little did she know that change and transition would become a recurring feature of her life. From marriage breakdown to grief and illness, singleness to remarriage, raising children to embracing blended family life – Alex has repeatedly seen what she calls the outrageous faithfulness and goodness of God. Listen and be inspired by every twist and turn of her tale – one which makes it clear that with God nothing is wasted, and His Word never returns void.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.