In this episode of A Little Faith, Steve interviews Carmel Page from Sheffield, UK who is a professional storyteller. They discuss the art of storytelling, and why Jesus was such a fantastic storyteller. Carmel shares some examples of how she has brought Bible stories and concepts alive to her audiences and how we too can learn to be good storytellers in the way we share the Bible message.
In this episode, Helen interviews Audrey Small about her son, Josiah who died in 2018. Josiah was born with a rare congenital brain disorder, Microlissencephaly (MLIS), yet lived far longer than anyone expected. Audrey reflects on Josiah’s life and how he touched so many people with his warm, loving spirit. She urges us all to go to God in prayer however we may feel, even when we cannot stand the grief and pain anymore. Audrey shares how her grief has shaped her faith and strengthened her relati...
In this episode of A Little Faith, Matt continues to chat with his grandmother, Vivian Drabenstott. This second episode covers how life continued to change in her rural community. Through marriage, motherhood and her experience as a teacher, she shares stories of personal tragedy and times of joy. She concludes that through all of these experiences she has every reason to be thankful to God for her life.
In this episode of A Little Faith, Matt chats with his grandmother, Vivian Drabenstott. Vivian was born in 1925 and grew up through the Great Depression in a rural community in Southern Minnesota, about 80 miles West of Minneapolis. This podcast is in two parts. This first episode covers her childhood, her time at Bible college and the beginning of her marriage to Herman. They explore together how her faith in God sustained her through these years, and what faith means to her now.
In this episode of A Little Faith, Karam Ram talks to Steve about how our faith should be something that is beyond religion. Karam shares how faith is a very powerful thing, but it comes with great personal and social responsibilities. They explore how our challenge as believers is to be up close and personal with God; beyond religion.
In this episode of A Little Faith, Levi interviews Richard Lee who was a professional jazz musician through the 50’s and 60’s and 70’s. A musician friend of his was lynched in Mississippi in the 50’s. In 1978 he was baptized and his devotion and love for God has never waned. Richard urges all believers to seek justice through faith in God. He contrasts the kingdoms of mankind with the Kingdom of God. We should set our eyes on Jesus who will return to this earth and bring with him true justice, e...
In this episode of A Little Faith Helen interviews Rachel Adams, host of the podcast Discerning Daughters. Rachel shares her experiences in education and early intervention. They discuss how supporting every individual as part of a spiritual family is vital for growing our faith. Even in times of doubt and struggle, we have the Lord Jesus as our mediator. If you enjoyed this episode of A Little Faith, check out Discerning Daughters where Rachel and other sisters in Christ discuss God’s word and ...
In this episode of A Little Faith, Helen interviews Larry Goodridge to gain his perspective on being a black brother of faith in a predominantly white community. Larry provides timely insight into the challenges he and many others feel and experience as a minority - in daily life and in our Community of believers. Larry urges everyone to be more aware of these challenges and offers some concrete ways in which we can better support minorities who confront these race and diversity issues. Above al...
In this episode of A Little Faith, Steve talks to Joanna Kitchen from the U.K. about motherhood and doubt. They explore the transition into being a parent and how that can affect one’s sense of responsibility and one’s faith. And when we doubt, Jo advocates that we really need to create a support network for each other.
In this episode of A Little Faith, Levi interviews Jason Hensley about his new book, Giving Grace: Removing a Judgmental Attitude from Our Lives. “It is part of our natural tendency as humans to judge one another. We see someone act, and we immediately attempt to ascribe a motive––often the motive that we would have if we were to do the same thing. And yet, this form of judging is completely counter to what God calls us to do. Indeed, we are to judge whether actions are right or wrong, but we ca...
In this episode, Janine Finlay talks to Helen about her insights as a vision therapist and reflects on how important spiritual and physical health is especially during isolation. She explains how syntonics help open your periphery and vision therapy helps you organize it and process it. In our spiritual walk, a healthy perspective is essential for our wellbeing.
In December 2019, one of our hosts Steve Johnson travelled to the UK and spent a week meeting people reflecting upon their life and faith. In this episode Ben Pearce talks to Steve about coping with stress, and how the Bible has many examples of wellness that has helped transform his perspective.
This is another of our special podcasts covering faith during COVID-19. In this episode of A Little Faith, Levi interviews Dalton and Lauren who had to postpone their May wedding. They vocalize their journey and how they have felt leading up to their special day. Dalton and Lauren contemplate how grateful they are despite how their plans changed; and that ultimately God has a plan for us all.
In this episode, Steve talks to Rachel & John Launchbury, and Lucas & Leona Scheepers for another discussion of approaching current events through the lens of faith. The video of this discussion can also be viewed here. If there are issues or questions you’d like to see our global faith panel discuss, please email: thoughts@wcfoundation.org
This is another of our special podcasts covering faith during COVID-19. In this episode of A Little Faith, Helen talks to Simeon Spry, who manages a grocery store in Ontario, Canada. Simeon explains how his faith has been tested over the past few months, yet has helped him realign his priorities and his relationship with God.
In this episode, Steve gathers a group of Christadelphians from around the world to discuss how the COVID-19 Pandemic unfolded, as well as consider the issues of faith that have arisen, or may yet arise. The video of this discussion can also be viewed here. If there are issues or questions you’d like to see our global faith panel discuss, please email: thoughts@wcfoundation.org
This is another of our special podcasts covering faith during COVID-19. In this episode of A Little Faith, Helen talks to Kaitlin Molinaro, a nurse working in New Jersey in a small community hospital. They discuss the dramatic changes that have occurred over the last two months. Kaitlin also reflects how this experience has strengthened her personal prayer life, and contemplates how vital our relationship is with God, and the Lord Jesus.
Todd chats with Matt about his business, family and life experiences that have had a huge impact on his faith. He advocates the need for us to be more transparent in our relationships with God and the Lord Jesus, and to grow in openness and honesty with each other.
This is another of our special podcasts covering faith during COVID-19. In this episode of A Little Faith, Levi interviews Sara Schlageter, a midwife working in New York State.
This is our fifth special podcast covering faith during COVID-19. In this episode of A Little Faith, Helen interviews Jacob Pogson, a neuroscientist and clinical audiologist at Johns Hopkins University in the School of Medicine. He shares his experience of being involved in some of the volunteer work there in the response to COVID-19. Jacob also explains his studies and the importance of hearing and balance in our lives on a physiological and spiritual level.
This is our fourth special podcast covering faith during COVID-19. In this episode of A Little Faith, we speak to Kayla, Jacob and Ani about their experiences over the past month. They share their own personal perspectives about how their faith is being impacted, as well as the opportunities it has given them to recenter their focus on God.
This is our third special podcast covering faith during COVID-19. In this episode of A Little Faith, Helen interviews Ruth Ann Ribaudo to discuss the challenges of motherhood, survival and faith. They discuss how they have adapted to parenting and educating at home during lockdown, and Ruth Ann shares some of her survival strategies. She also talks about support networks, and how we need to trust God to get us through each day at a time.
This is our second special podcast covering faith during COVID-19. In this episode of A Little Faith, Matt interviews Imogen Jones, a Junior Doctor from the UK who specializes in infectious disease and microbiology. Imogen is serving the frontline and gives a unique perspective on how the situation is developing. She also reflects on her own faith during this time, and how we all as a community must work together. After this was recorded, Imogen tested positive for COVID-19, she had mild symptom...
Christian converses with Matt about his learnings on mental health. He shares his experience of cyclothymia, a mild form of bipolar. He brings this to life and explains how it plays out into the arena of faith, and how faith has been a great source of strength for him.
In this special episode of A Little Faith, Levi and Helen reflect back on the last two weeks as the world has reacted to the rapid spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). They talk about their own experiences adapting to a new routine, and how this has affected them personally, and the areas they live in. Whether we are stuck at home, or out on the front line, there are many ways to be positive and keep our faith alive. We mustn’t forget that we have a God who loves each one of us very much.
As we release this podcast, we know so many of you are dealing with how life has changed due to COVID-19. Ruthanne talks to Matt about her experiences in the past year, navigating through the illness of her daughter, Leanna as well as her own health challenges. She considers whether what we experience in this life is a training ground for what the kingdom is. And if that's the case, is this part of a training ground? What will we be assigned to do as a result of maybe some of the hardest, most u...
Levi interviews John at his house reflecting on his Faith Talk An Intended Universe. They discuss why people perceive a conflict between science and religion with some historical context going back to Galileo. John also suggests that any human understanding of the absolute universe is in need of constant upgrade.
José shares how music is such a vital part of expressing his faith and giving glory to God. Playing the piano and creating music is a place of communing with the divine and being a vessel for it. He expresses how natural beauty and creation are such a source of inspiration for his musical composition.
Jane & Mark Hewitson share the story of a life threatening experience that shook their world. They reflect together with Steve on how their faith has been shaped and redefined bringing a greater sense of peace and trust in an incredible, healing God.
Matt talks with Mary Styles about her work as a mental health therapist and a believer. She shares some experiences and wisdom from her faith journey and advocates our need to have a safety plan, crisis intervention and to build a support system.
