The phrase 'God is my adventure' was the motto for the my next guest on "Stories of Hope" the Rev Sam McGuffin. Sam McGuffin is the current minister of Glengormley Methodist Church and in the year 2019 to 2020 served as the President of the Methodist Church In Ireland. In this interview Sam recalls in his words an “innocent upbringing” in Dungannon , his life and his conversion to Christ. Sam opens up about his call to ministry, the highs and lows and how God has used him in the Republic of Irel...
May 06, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 5
My next guest on Stories of Hope is my good friend from my days at Belfast Bible College Pastor David Wright.It is amazing to know that God knows what he is doing in your life and how he brings the right people along in your journey. David opens up about his life and upbringing and his conversion to Christ. He opens up about his first sermon he preached at the age of 14. Then David shows God's leading to Bible College and the lesser talked about subject what happens after Bible college : the jou...
Apr 29, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 3
My next guest on "Stories of Hope" is Pastor Nathan Weaver from @Newspringssunderland. In this interview Nathan opens up his upbringing of being a pastors kid and the challenges he faced. Nathan opens up about how his first marriage broke up and how God brought him through the pain of it. Where by he brings a word in season for those who are going through divorce. Nathan shows how God restored the years the locus had eaten away in his life. He later met his wife Jenny and they have three boys. I...
Apr 22, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 2
My next guest on ‘ Stories Of Hope’ is one my best friends from my church Thomas Warnock . In this episode Thomas opens up about his life, upbringing and how he realised that being ‘Good wasn't good enough’ , whereby he came to a point in his life where he need to come to Christ. Since then ( this is more than cliche) his life has changed for the better and it all because of Christ. So enjoy this episode of the ‘ Stories Of Hope.’ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and feel free to leave a...
Apr 15, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this episode of Stories of Hope my next guest is a friend form Belfast Bible College. Jordan McAllister in this interview you will hear a story of a life transformed by God’s Saving Grace. Jordan opens up about his life, his upbringing, his conversion to Christ and how God has brought him through so much in his life and where God is leading him now . Jordan also has his own podcast called “Living Temple” It’s an incredible podcast Check it out ⬇️⬇️ https://open.spotify.com/show/7AyMxgzFn7gcmN...
Apr 09, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 1
My guest on this episode of Stories of Hope is My Uncle Irwin Rea. Irwin is an assistant pastor at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle for the past 32 years. Irwin opens up about his upbringing, his childhood, family life, his passion for singing and his conversion to Christ. Irwin opens up about the loss of his father, his early days of serving God. He told me of the time when he was a young boy how he prayed 'God don't make me a minister' and reveals the journey into full time ministry on 2nd No...
Apr 01, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Episode special. My guest on Stories of Hope is the Rev Ian Cahoon who is the current minister of Alexandra Presbyterian Church Belfast. In this episode Ian opens up about his life, his journey of faith , his family life in which his Father was diagnosed with terminal motor neurone disease and how he went through that time. Ian tells us his passion for football especially for Larne FC and the opportunities he had as journalist. Opening up about his call into the ministry too . In this episode Ia...
Mar 26, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 9
My next guest on this episode of Stories of Hope is Alan Graham. On this episode Alan opens up his life, his conversion, How Christ transformed his life. Alan opens up about his ministry journey which has lead him to working in Zimbabwe. Alans book https://www.jabukids.com/books/the-good-news-man-by-alan-graham?fbclid=IwAR0Mnnv4wOl2-VXUZZ3wETPTtpcEcxRQGlJWUBgBsErpgBOV5RxdxQv0cQc Contact alan@jabukids.com www.jabukids.com Alan Graham’s Life Stories 2020 on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Mar 24, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TZhHwaEWaTlThX7ev5d8X?si=ZO_JdqpNQbOZBK4ReBH9oA A musical journey 🎵 My next guest on Stories of Hope is Pastor Bill Dunn. Music fans and history buffs will know that 'Van the Man' stormed onto the scene with 'Them', some have describe them as the rawest R&B band ever to come out of Northern Ireland. In the 1960s the guys became famous However, Bill Dunn turned his back on it all, sick and tired of the band and lifestyle he was living, Bill left the band and...
Mar 18, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 7
My next guest on Stories of Hope is a legend in his own right Pastor Keith Cook is the Pastor of Hylton Castle Mission. In this episode Keith opens up about his life, his up being brought in a single parent household, how he was born he had a mild form of Cerebral Palsy and had a speech Impediment and how experienced Bullying in school. He later opened up how in his journey how He found faith in Jesus Christ, how he coped when His brother Lee was diagnosed with a brain tumor and How God used in ...
Mar 10, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 6
My next guess on Stories of Hope is a joyous Hooman called Nikki Keating, whom I have known firstly at Turning Point in Ganaway in Millisle and through Belfast Bible college. Nikki very kindly has opened up to me about her story, how she has found Joy in Life's darkest hours.She opens up about her up bringing , her fathers mental health struggles, how she heard the news how her father commit suicide and the grief that followed the death of her father. She opens up how God and the community of Ch...
Mar 04, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome to this episode of Stories of Hope. My guest is a friend of mine from my days at Belfast Bible College. Josh Johnston is now a youth worker in Co.Monaghan with Hope Monaghan which is apart of the Crown Jesus Ministries. Josh opens up about his life, when at the age of three his father was killed in the line of duty. He opens up about his anger towards God and how he viewed God as result of his fathers death. During this interview Josh shares his journey about how he discovered faith in J...
Feb 25, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 3
🚨 Viewer discretion is advised 🚨 Welcome to this episode of Stories of Hope. My guest on this podcast segment is Kellie Forbes who shares with me about her Life, her upbringing and her experience in suffering sexual abuse from a young age. Kellie opens up about the trauma she experienced and how she found help and support. Also she shares her hope in God and gives advice to those who have or know someone who has had trauma. Links for Help and Support in Northern Ireland ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Bridge of Hope C...
Feb 17, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
🚨New podcast series “Stories of Hope” 🚨📲 This episode is entitled 'Beauty from ashes.' The life story of Matthew Gaw A Youth Worker for St Johns Church in Moria Northern Ireland. Matthew shares about his life and the events that happened at the Castlerock Tragedy in August 2010. Also in this interview, Matthew opens up about the aftermath of the tragedy and shares How God moved in his life at that time and has How he has helped him to this day.
Feb 12, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This is an audio file of a YouTube Interview entitled "The Story of a Strong Princess" This is a miracle story of Evelyn Grace Bell born at 26 weeks + 2days, following groundbreaking Fetal repair of Spina Bifida. She is a Joy bringer, an overcomer and a Miracle baby. Evelyn was my honorary flower girl at my lockdown wedding in May 2020. This interview was taken several months ago in Northern Ireland during the first Lockdown. It is my hope and prayer that story will bless you and help you. Links...
Feb 02, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
From the Sermon Archive: This is an audio from a Facebook Live stream on the First Sunday of Lockdown 18th March 2020. Scripture: Luke 2:36-28 Connect with me Twitter: @MichaelCrossan_
Jan 31, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The heart behind my ministry
Jan 28, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5
A Sermon Preached on 31/12/2018 at the Welcome Evangelical Church Belfast Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 Connect with me Twitter @MichaelCrossan_
Jan 23, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
A Sermon preached on the 22/01/2019 at The Welcome Evangelical Church Belfast. Scripture: Haggai 1:1-5 Connect with me Twitter @MichaelCrossan_
Jan 23, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
A Sermon before Lock down preached at The Welcome Evangelical Church Belfast on the 07.07.2019. Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52 Connect with me Twitter: MichaelCrossan_
Jan 23, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The Transforming power of Christ A Sermon By Michael Crossan, Preached at The Welcome Evangelical Church Belfast on the 14th July 2019 Scripture: Luke 5:33=39 Audio was cut due to techinal difficulties Connect with me Twitter @MichaelCrossan_
Jan 22, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
