This 'respin' from 2021 gives another chance to hear a compilation edition we put together on reaching the ONE YEAR mark of God In The Ordinary in October 2021! We celebrated by sharing inspiring and insightful clips from lots of editions since we started in October 2020. We had excellent guests from all areas of life so it was a hard job to choose some of the best bits; but we know what we put together will really encourage you. Our guests all have something important to say about how we live o...
Feb 23, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 3
The benefits of technology are far-reaching, including the ability to share the Gospel with people all over the world. No matter their language or culture, many people have access to media and can hear the Good News through radio programmes. In this edition Don Shenk, executive director of The Tide ministries, joins us to talk about how important it is for us to reveal God to others, regardless of whether they live on the other side of the world or in our own neighbourhoods. The Tide is an inter...
Feb 07, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Wouldn’t it be great if every aspect of our lives was significant to God? The good news is that God really is interested in our day-to-day rhythms, and He’s attentive to every moment. So here's another chance to hear our guest from 2021, mission champion Mark Greene, inviting us to find ways to walk with God in each moment of our daily lives. Mark reveals how every context is one in which we can live out a faithful and true life, both for and with Jesus; he unpacks what it means to live outside ...
Jan 10, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Have you ever wondered about how many people in the world don’t know what the Bible is? Have you ever met someone who’s never heard of Jesus? Our guest in this edition, Chay Harty, works for the UK's Bible Society. Chay’s working with the Bible Society to ensure people all over the world can find out more about God by reading His word for themselves. Chay passion for the Word of God is clear. He shares the many and varied ways the Bible Society has created for people to engage with Scripture; ta...
Dec 29, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Do you know the power-packed secret of the melody, Westminster Quarters – or the Westminster Chimes, to give it it’s other name? Perhaps you think you’ve never even heard it before - but you probably have! It’s the chime that rings out from Big Ben, the famous bell that sits in the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster. This iconic clock tower is recognised all over the world as a symbol of the city of London - and is also part of our God In The Ordinary logo! The chimes - also known as t...
Dec 17, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 21
How can we support the persecuted church around the world? Is there anything I can do to support Christians who are oppressed? Today’s edition brings you an encouraging and engaging conversation with Ryan Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Open Doors US. We discuss how to support persecuted Christians, and Ryan helps us consider how we can add a simple, powerful tool to the ordinary rhythms of our day – something that will go to all the places we can’t. He shares ways that will help us to use our f...
Nov 23, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Is it easy being a military spouse? What kind of difficulties do spouses of those serving in the military face, and how can we help them? This week, Sharon Tedford chats with former military spouse, Kristi Woods, who experienced first-hand what it was like to be separated from her husband for long periods of time before he retired from the Navy. She knows the feeling of moving her whole family all over the country and learned to live through the transient nature of that lifestyle. Making friends...
Nov 08, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 19
What do you do when grief becomes your 'ordinary'? How do you find God when you’re suffering in the depths of despair? In this edition of God in The Ordinary, host Sharon Tedford talks with international speaker, writer, and mother of two, Becky Carpenter. Becky shares the story of how her youngest daughter, Skylar, ran into heaven a few years ago, leaving the family desperately searching for hope. It was a tragic accident on school transport that led to the fatality, and Becky had to find a new...
Oct 25, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Have you wondered how a humble pipe cleaner could be a helpful tool when working towards inclusion in your church services? Or have you ever felt concerned for people in your own community who couldn’t afford necessary therapies for their children? Our guest today has a solution! Dr Naomi Graham shares her passion for providing professional therapy and help through her charity, Growing Hope. You might be surprised to hear where the clinics are always set up. Maybe you’ll even feel the nudge to g...
Oct 11, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Have you been praying for someone for years? Are you weary and discouraged because you don’t see any change? Our guest today brings a hearty dose of hope. Keith King moved from atheist, unconvinced, paraffin salesman, to a man fully submitted to Jesus. He tells us the story of one of his customers who persevered for years, as she consistently revealed God to him through simple acts of love like cheese sandwiches and a second-hand ash tray; how his new faith led him to train as a pastor, a minist...
Sep 27, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 16
You’re never too old or too unwell to serve God; or to find new ways to reveal Him to others! Hazel Hare is our guest today and she shares how God took her from a place of sickness, to a place of service. You'll be encouraged as you learn about how her willingness to obey God in her retirement has taken her all over the world to serve Him. We hear how Hazel was able to use her professional skills as a Physio/Physical Therapist in surprising and impactful ways; she shares about her current work a...
Sep 12, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 15
You and I can partner with God to serve the world, no matter our age, ethnicity, or social status. He welcomes us all, including refugees. Our guest, Daniel Yang, knows this first-hand. He’s a second-generation Asian American. His Hmong family bravely fled from war-torn Laos after the 'Secret War' in the 1970’s. Daniel tells us their inspiring journey from refugees to church planters - one that will encourage you to look deeper into your own identity and calling. There truly is a role for each o...
Aug 30, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Our guest for this edition is Fiona Thomas, a small business owner from near London, UK. Fiona tells of how holding hands with people, both literally and figuratively, has led to deeply impactful, Jesus-filled conversations; shares the very personal story of how she moved from feelings of disillusionment and shame, to finding genuine breakthrough in an authentic relationship with Jesus; and inspires us to allow creativity to be part of our faith journey, as we learn that we're truly cherished by...
Aug 15, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 13
What if your love of music could lead to telling people about Jesus at a rock festival? What if wearing a high visibility vest led to leading people to faith? Would you do it? Today our guest is Tim Sudworth, an English Anglican vicar who loves heavy rock and who found himself attending Download Festival not only as a fan but also as an invited chaplain. Tim was surprised at how fluently God moved through his obedience, and all that transpired through him and the team during the event. Tim share...
Aug 02, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Saving lives isn’t something most of us do all the time, but today’s guest makes a habit of it! She's a Christian Arab who grew up in Nazareth surrounded by people of many faiths. She found her passion when she joined Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical service and representative to the International Red Cross. Yasmeen Mazzawi joined MDA in her teenage years and was immediately impacted by the important work this organisation does across the community. Even though she's n...
Jul 12, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Have you ever been in a situation where there’s a clear need? Have you prayed about that, asking God to meet the need, only to be surprised when God asks you to be the one to provide the solution?! On this week’s edition we meet Jenni and Ben Tice, founders of Lily Pad Inc. There's a shortage of foster homes in the USA, and it’s difficult to place children quickly. Often children and youth must stay overnight in the offices of their care workers, while waiting for placement in a foster home. Ima...
Jun 29, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Have you had your heart broken by the things that break God's heart? Have you felt the Holy Spirit leading you to do something in reponse to that? Have you answered that call? That's the story behind how - and where - this week's guest has been serving God for over 20 years. Peter Thomas serves with international mission agency YWAM (Youth With A Mission) as Director of their ministry in Fortaleza, Brasil. But Peter's story started when he was just 13, when his heart was broken by a 'God encount...
Jun 09, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Have you ever wondered if there’s a Christian service that provides help to people in physical and emotional need within the community? Is there a way for nurses to use their hard-earned skills outside of a hospital or doctor’s surgery? For this week’s edition, host Sharon Tedford chats with Barbara Griffiths, a regional nurse coordinator with Parish Nursing Ministries UK. Barbara shares with us how she’s using her nursing prowess within her own neighbourhood and beyond; helps us to think about ...
May 12, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Have you ever searched for happiness in something specific only to find it doesn’t make you happy after all? Perhaps you’ve found comfort in solitude in the past, but now it feels toxic to you. On this edition of God In The Ordinary we speak with Tina Yeager, an award-winning author, speaker, Flourish-Meant podcast host, and certified life coach. Tina helps us to think about how we can move from solitude to meaningful relationships, and how we can invite others to join us as we build connections...
Apr 28, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Is it really possible to help the most vulnerable and abused people in the world? Christians are called by Jesus to pursue His instructions and to care for the broken - but how do we do that well? In this edition of God In The Ordinary, Sharon Tedford talks with Jacob Sims, International Justice Mission’s Country Director for Cambodia, who helps us think more deeply about what it looks like to truly come alongside people who are in need. Jake shares about how sometimes we don’t have to say a wor...
Apr 13, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Do people with chronic illness get a pass when it comes to sharing the good news of Jesus? In this edition we meet Zack and Farrel DeBaltzo, who are winning their battle against Cystic Fibrosis without missing a beat when it comes to revealing God in their everyday lives. As a married couple who both have Cystic Fibrosis (more commonly known as ‘CF’) they've experienced extreme levels of the disease and been hospitalised multiple times, sometimes even reaching crisis levels. But they've never le...
Mar 30, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Have you wondered whether you’re sharing your faith ‘enough’? Do you feel guilty that you don’t have a long list of people who’ve become Christians because of your witness? Our guest for this edition is comedian, preacher, and writer, Andy Kind. Andy has confidence in his specific gifts and allows God to use the uniqueness of his story as he goes about his everyday life, intentionally living in a way that honours God. He discusses the joy of the gospel and how Christians can express that in fres...
Mar 15, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 4
When your work situation prevents you from openly sharing the gospel, it is a lost cause? Can we still reveal the truth of Jesus in places where we can’t easily speak out about our faith? In this edition we meet Brittany Bonnaffons, Louisiana Overall Teacher of the Year. Brittany is an enthusiastic and gifted teacher of 9th grade High School students. Brittany shares how she's found ways to live her faith out loud so that her students are in no doubt about Who she follows! In the classroom, and ...
Feb 17, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 3
How often are the senior members of our communities forgotten? Is elder care something that we in the church should consider as important? In today's edition, host Sharon Tedford talks with Candy Arrington who unexpectedly found herself caring for her elderly mother, whilst at the same time raising her young children. Candy talks about how she developed the skills to serve her mother and all the personal lessons she learned from those interactions; and how, after her mother passed away, she quic...
Feb 03, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 2
There’s something extraordinary about the word 'vulnerable'. It either strikes fear or the anticipation of meaningful connection into one's heart. Which one are you? In this edition Sharon chats with Kirsty Allen, a wife and mother of two, who’s found new freedom in living a vulnerable and sincere life - both spiritually and in her ordinary relationships. Kirsty discovered the necessity of living life in the vulnerable lane when one of their children was diagnosed with long-term additional needs...
Jan 18, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Angels are all over the Christmas story – from the Angel Gabriel popping in to visit Mary, to the huge angelic choir singing in the skies over the gathered shepherds. So, are angels still appearing to people today? In this special Christmas edition, our guest, Mike Robinson, says they are. Mike shares with us about his encounter with an angel at a time when he felt extremely discouraged, and how her song boosted his confidence and helped him 'face the music' in a difficult job situation; talks a...
Dec 15, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Does the Advent season afford us new opportunities to share the good news of the gospel? What can we do to reveal God in the ordinary rhythms of the Christmas season? In this edition, host Sharon Tedford talks with Dr. David Daniels, lead pastor of Central Bible Church, Fort Worth, Texas. David helps us to think through all the benefits of intentionally focusing on the wonder of Christmas in the weeks leading up to Christmas Day; shares about where that wonder is in new and insightful ways; enco...
Nov 29, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Is it possible to share the truth of the gospel with men and women in the armed services? How can people in the military hear about Jesus? Today’s guest works for a vibrant and important mission agency that’s working behind the wire on British military bases, sharing the love of Christ. John Surtees is the communications lead officer for the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Scripture Readers Association (SASRA). On this edition we talk about how the Scripture Readers of SASRA are able to reveal God on Arm...
Nov 16, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Is there a place for God in my finances? Is it really possible to live debt free? Does society’s view on money match the Bible’s approach; and does it really matter anyway? On today’s edition host Sharon Tedford talks to financial coach, Leah Adams. On today’s episode host Sharon Tedford talks to financial coach, Leah Adams. Leah helps us to think about how we might change our mindsets to be more focused on financial freedom, and how that’s closely linked to spiritual freedom in Christ; talks ab...
Nov 02, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Prison ministry isn’t easy. So, is it worth it? Are there any encouraging outcomes from sharing the gospel in a prison? Can people convicted of crimes find freedom in Christ? Richard Stephens, UK Chairman of Kairos Prison Ministry International, is our guest for this edition. Richard tells us of how he’s seen God work in incredible and life-changing ways within the prison system, through the volunteer work he does with Kairos; shares how he has personally seen men have their lives turned around ...
Oct 18, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 19
