Episode 7 - Life in the Greenhouse (ft. Ellen)

Episode 7 - Life in the Greenhouse (ft. Ellen)

In this episode, Ellen joins Kez to talk about her love of gardening and how she is cultivating a new green space in her home. She shares how gardening provides her with opportunities to connect with the natural world and slow down her pace of living. As Ellen has recently started a YouTube channel to document her greenhouse and gardening journey, Kez and Ellen discuss the importance of authenticity online and Ellen shares some tips for anyone wanting to begin gardening or wanting to begin documenting parts of their life. Ellen's Greenhouse - https://www.youtube.com/@ellengreenhouse [https://www.youtube.com/@ellengreenhouse] Follow the podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wyrgatpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/wyrgatpod/] Episode Takeaway - Growth takes time, things are always happening under the surface even if it doesn't look that way :)

Episode 6 - Lessons from Student Ministry (ft. Cami)

This week, Kez is joined by Cami who shares her experience of working in student ministry. Having taken a step away from this role after 4 years, Cami reflects on her time as a student worker, sharing her personal growth throughout this time. She also offers advice on how to relate to students, whether they are a part of your church or connected to you in another way. A great listen for anyone that has a student in their life! Episode takeaway: Don't underestimate the power of coffee and asking someone how they're really doing. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyrgatpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/wyrgatpod/]

Episode 5 - Over-Seas Mission (ft. Molly)

This week, Kez is joined by Molly who has recently returned home from spending 2 years working overseas as a nurse with Mercy Ships - a charity that provides free surgical care to those in need in different countries around the world. Molly chats through her most joy-filled and heart-breaking moments on Mercy Ships, shares how her time away has challenged her faith and changed her perspective on a number of things, and speaks about what she is hoping to do moving forward. Check out Mercy Ships - https://www.mercyships.org.uk/ [https://www.mercyships.org.uk/] Episode Takeaway - It's not your job to finish people's stories, there is always hope!

Episode 4 - Hills and Valleys (ft. Mum and Dad)

In this episode, Kez is joined by her mum (Lara) and Dad (Alex) who have been writing a faith-based blog for the past 5 years. They share how it all began, how their faith ties in with the blog and give some helpful tips for anyone that is looking to write and encourage other people. ⁠ [www.hillsandvalleys.net] Click here to head to the Hills and Valleys Blog: www.⁠ [www.hillsandvalleys.net]⁠hillsandvalleys.net [www.hillsandvalleys.net] Episode Takeaway: Make connections and be yourself - people need to hear your voice!

Episode 3 - Words, Writing and Worship (ft. Rach)

In this episode, Rach joins Kez to chat about how words (in songwriting, poetry and more) have helped her to understand herself more, walk through difficult seasons and express her feelings. Rach also shares how writing can benefit the church, its role in worship, and shares some tips for anyone that's thinking about being creative in this way. Episode takeaway: Words can build up or tear down - use your words to encourage someone today!