This Now

Hi folks, and Happy New Year! In this episode, I'll be sharing poems that I feel have a vibe of moving forward with hope, as well as processing the past in a positive way. Some of them are from my new book Gone Before: A Grief Journey in Poems, which is a collection of the poems that I wrote as a vital part of my grief and healing after losing my Mum in 2020. I hope they will be he

Hi folks! In this episode, I'll be sharing poems that explore God's faithfulness to me, and talking a bit about my experience of that through the 32 years I've been a follower of Jesus – and how He's there for you, too! I'll also be sharing the results of the questionnaire – huge thanks to everyone who filled it in! – and, based on those results, my plans for future episodes

Although Mothers' Day was back in March here in the UK, for most of the world it was just around the corner when this was recorded.For our May episode, This Now seeks to offer comfort to those for whom this day is challenging or painful.* * * * *PRACTICAL ADVICE:1) Before the day, think about how you're likely to feel- Then plan to put things in place that will help you with those

As Easter draws nearer, 'This Now' meditates on seasons of suffering, and how we can meet Jesus in them.Why does God allow His people to suffer? How can we find purpose and meaning in the things we go through?And in all of this... where is Jesus?This episode, we'll explore how Jesus is right there with us in our suffering, and how we can experience His faithfulness – through ever

Hi folks! I'm very happy to introduce to you my first interview guest, Luke Wilson. We talk disciples of the Apostle John, doctrines, and Dan Brown - and possibly get a little controversial in places.I've always found Luke's blog, 'That Ancient Faith', very helpful and thought-provoking. Luke has a way of taking fairly complex theological ideas, unpacking them, and making them easy

Hi folks! 'This Now' will be a little different this month...Healing from romantic heartbreak is my main area of experience and expertise, so I want to do a Valentine's Day Special, to reach out to people for whom Valentine's Day is NOT fun.When we've been hurt, occasions like this can be especially challenging and painful – but healing CAN be found!I know, because I found it.I'd

Hi folks! In this episode, This Now looks ahead to the New Year and the future!The beginning of the year is often a season of hope and change. We'll be looking at how we can make the most of this season by receiving God's light into our lives and doing our best to bring light to the world around us.Let's move forward and embrace all the good things God has to give us!Welcome to epi

Hello folks! I’m Ruth Fanshaw. Welcome to my writer podcast, This Now, in which I share pieces of my work that I hope will help you make the most of whatever season of life you’re in. This episode is mostly light-hearted and festive in tone, though it does touch on God's faithfulness, the deeper meaning of Christmas, and the serious issue of homelessness.Welcome to episode 3!*

Hello folks! I’m Ruth Fanshaw. Welcome to my writer podcast, This Now, in which I share pieces of my work that I hope will help you make the most of whatever season of life you’re in. This time, I’ll be sharing the poem that this podcast is named after, which I hope expresses the focus I’d like it to have.*One of the ways we make the most of the seasons of our lives is by p

Hello folks! I’m Ruth Fanshaw. Welcome to my writer podcast, This Now, in which I share pieces of my work that I hope will help you make the most of whatever season of life you’re in. I’ll be sharing some recent poems: a couple pieces about hope and positive change, and a couple about processing the death of my Mum (whom I lost in 2020) that I hope that will help others who a