Words of Grace: Living Hope in the Diocese of Sheffield

Nov 04 2024 70 ep. 48 mins
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The Diocese of Sheffield podcast, hosted by Ben Fearn and Paul Sheridan. Each episode will feature a guest from the diocese sharing their faith stories.

From clergy to lay people across a broad range of traditions, we'll ask what drew people to the diocese and delve deeper into questions of faith.

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70. Revd Phil Batchford, Vicar of Rotherham Minster and St Paul’s Masbrough, and Christine Batchford, Manager of Rotherham Minster’s Social Supermarket

Nov 04 2024 52 mins  
Revd Phil Batchford, Vicar of Rotherham Minster and St Paul’s Masbrough, and Christine Batchford, Manager of Rotherham Minster’s Social Supermarket, join Ben and Paul on the podcast today.They talk about:✝️ When they first met whilst working in Hong Kong – and how it wasn’t love at first sight!✝️ Phil’s work in alcohol rehab and Christine’s work in speech and la

69. The Rt Revd Stephen Race - Bishop of Beverley

Oct 28 2024 60 mins  
"It’s important to know that you’re called and that Jesus is with you. It’s wonderfully joyful to serve in this role".The Rt Revd Stephen Race, Bishop of Beverley, is on the Words of Grace podcast today with Ben and guest co-host Fr Andrew Howard, Vicar of St Wilfrid’s Cantley.Speaking on location ahead of St Wilfrid’s recent Patronal Festival, Bishop Stephen talks about:

68. Hannah Robinson - Centenary Project Hubs Oversight

Oct 21 2024 43 mins  
"Faith has given me experiences that I will remember for the rest of my life"Hannah Robinson, Centenary Project Hubs Oversight Worker, joins Ben and Paul on the Words of Grace podcast today.Hannah discusses: Being bullied as a child for being the daughter of a Vicar South Yorkshire being the first place she’s called home Centenary Project helping people during toug

67. Revd Dr Hannah Patton - Priest in Charge at St John's Goole

Oct 14 2024 47 mins  
"Everything changed in my life; I realised at that moment I had had an encounter with God."Revd Dr Hannah Patton, Priest-in-Charge of St John’s Goole, is on the Words of Grace podcast today.Hannah discusses: Processing grief and building each other up The gospel opportunities she had from growing up in a Bed and Breakfast Her experience of a prophetic word when sta

66. Captain Canon Mike Reeder - Liturgical Chaplain to the Bishop of Doncaster

Oct 07 2024 48 mins  
"What brings me hope is my Christian faith and the love God has for me through Jesus Christ".   Captain Canon Mike Reeder, liturgical chaplain to the Bishop of Doncaster, joins Ben and Paul on the podcast today. Mike talks about:  His calling to serving others and sharing what brings him hope His chaplaincy at St Luke’s Hospice Overcoming an ordination re

65. Graham Sandersfield - Learning Development Manager at the Diocese of Sheffield

Sep 30 2024 53 mins  
"I remember this feeling of truth and understanding of seeing the world through a different set of eyes. It was like a child had discovered his long-lost father waiting for him with open arms".Graham Sandersfield, Learning Development Manager for the Diocese of Sheffield, is today’s Words of Grace podcast guest. Graham talks about:✝️ His upbringing in Sunderland and comi

64. Revd Ben Grist - Curate at St John's Goole, and Hannah Grist - Ministry Experience Scheme Coordinator

Sep 23 2024 54 mins  
Ben and Hannah Grist are on today’s Words of Grace podcast for a joint episode.Ben is a Curate at St John’s Goole and Hannah is the Diocese’s Ministry Experience Scheme Coordinator.Hear more on:✝️How Ben and Hannah first met✝️How Hannah recommitted to God following a retreat✝️Ben’s curacy in Goole and God’s presence in the local community✝️How the MES proj

63. Barry Byles - Retired police officer and member of All Saints Ecclesall

Sep 16 2024 45 mins  
"Through daily walks with God your faith grows stronger; finding more about him through the circumstances presented to you"Retired police officer and member of All Saints Ecclesall, Barry Byles, is on today’s Words of Grace episode.Barry discusses:✝️ Asking God for help and coming to faith as an adult✝️ His calling to service with the police✝️ Being up

62. Fr Stephen Edmonds - Associate Archdeacon of Doncaster and West Doncaster

Sep 09 2024 58 mins  
Fr Stephen Edmonds, Associate Archdeacon for Doncaster and West Doncaster, is on the Words of Grace podcast today. Stephen talks about: ✝️ Experiencing Charismatic and Methodist fellowship before feeling drawn to the Anglo-Catholic tradition✝️ Working in local government in the North-East✝️ His call to the priesthood and the upheaval that brought✝️ His lov

61. Revd Chris Tufnell - Priest in Charge of Oughtibridge Parish Church

Sep 02 2024 53 mins  
Revd Chris Tufnell, Priest in Charge of Oughtibridge Parish Church, is on the Words of Grace podcast today, talking about: ✝️ His background in politics, with South Yorkshire Police and as a carer ✝️ Initially battling against a calling to ordained ministry✝️ His curacy at Christ Church Fulwood and leading a graft to Oughtibridge✝️ The outreach w