https://simplecast.com Proximity Podcast Welcome to the Proximity podcast! Watch or listen to our latest episodes as we chat all things urban mission with some fantastic guests. In our second season Sam Ward from The Message Trust and Natalie Williams of Jubilee+ will be unpacking Isaiah 58 and discussing how christians can play their part in loosing the chains of injustice in people’s lives. The Message en Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:15 +0000 https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com Proximity Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/dbbc3329-7fe1-479d-82f5-0ce02d46a462/5794e334-f79e-45a2-9413-73a435a4873d/3000x3000/t-7855-proximity-podcast-artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to the Proximity podcast! Watch or listen to our latest episodes as we chat all things urban mission with some fantastic guests. In our second season Sam Ward from The Message Trust and Natalie Williams of Jubilee+ will be unpacking Isaiah 58 and discussing how christians can play their part in loosing the chains of injustice in people’s lives. The Message Trust, Proximity false https://feeds.simplecast.com/oLaoO4RO jesus, mission, poverty Ian Rowbottom ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk d58e9868-f6fe-40b3-a1d8-55b40ae60b51 The Season of Jubilee In the final episode of this season of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) get practical, exploring how we can put the principles of Jubilee into action. They reflect on rest, the redistribution of resources, the reconciliation of relationships, and the restoration of our communities.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-season-of-jubilee-uVQ0hKDD In the final episode of this season of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) get practical, exploring how we can put the principles of Jubilee into action. They reflect on rest, the redistribution of resources, the reconciliation of relationships, and the restoration of our communities.

]]> The Season of Jubilee Ian Rowbottom 00:38:21 In the final episode of this season of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) get practical, exploring how we can put the principles of Jubilee into action. They reflect on rest, the redistribution of resources, the reconciliation of relationships, and the restoration of our communities. In the final episode of this season of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) get practical, exploring how we can put the principles of Jubilee into action. They reflect on rest, the redistribution of resources, the reconciliation of relationships, and the restoration of our communities. false full 6 3 5ff34e53-6529-4065-b3bf-c6a34e8870bc The Release That Jubilee Brings In the fifth episode of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the release that the biblical principle of Jubilee brings—from both poverty and from relying on ourselves instead of God.

]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-release-that-jubilee-brings-tkhSCWE4 In the fifth episode of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the release that the biblical principle of Jubilee brings—from both poverty and from relying on ourselves instead of God.

]]> The Release That Jubilee Brings Ian Rowbottom 00:31:47 In the fifth episode of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the release that the biblical principle of Jubilee brings—from both poverty and from relying on ourselves instead of God. In the fifth episode of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the release that the biblical principle of Jubilee brings—from both poverty and from relying on ourselves instead of God. false full 5 3 28cad9e7-5ccd-4932-8d11-7bc594ff5e7a The Freedom That Jubilee Brings In this episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) dive into the freedom the Year of Jubilee brought to those who were enslaved—and explore how we can help remove the barriers that stop people from experiencing that same freedom today.

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-freedom-that-jubilee-brings-BHfp7Kmz In this episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) dive into the freedom the Year of Jubilee brought to those who were enslaved—and explore how we can help remove the barriers that stop people from experiencing that same freedom today.

]]> The Freedom That Jubilee Brings Ian Rowbottom 00:33:29 In this episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) dive into the freedom the Year of Jubilee brought to those who were enslaved—and explore how we can help remove the barriers that stop people from experiencing that same freedom today. In this episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) dive into the freedom the Year of Jubilee brought to those who were enslaved—and explore how we can help remove the barriers that stop people from experiencing that same freedom today. false full 4 3 6d27abac-eb18-4e77-b667-0fd2a567c093 The Jubilee Community Jesus said, ‘Give to everyone who asks of you.’ But what does that really mean for us today? How should repentance shape not just our own lives, but the communities around us? In this episode of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) dive into these questions and more.

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-jubilee-community-O21XQVHX Jesus said, ‘Give to everyone who asks of you.’ But what does that really mean for us today? How should repentance shape not just our own lives, but the communities around us? In this episode of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) dive into these questions and more.

]]> The Jubilee Community Ian Rowbottom 00:37:00 Jesus said, ‘Give to everyone who asks of you.’ But what does that really mean for us today? How should repentance shape not just our own lives, but the communities around us? In this episode of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) dive into these questions and more. Jesus said, ‘Give to everyone who asks of you.’ But what does that really mean for us today? How should repentance shape not just our own lives, but the communities around us? In this episode of the Proximity Podcast, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) dive into these questions and more. false full 3 3 39aacb11-9c13-40c9-9c42-424f8a99e9b5 The Gift of Jubilee Our understanding of Jubilee begins with recognising that everything we have is a gift from God. How are we called to steward the gifts and resources He has entrusted to us? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they explore how the principle of Jubilee can inspire us to live with joyful obedience and deeper trust in God.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gift-of-jubilee-LFhfWsoz Our understanding of Jubilee begins with recognising that everything we have is a gift from God. How are we called to steward the gifts and resources He has entrusted to us? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they explore how the principle of Jubilee can inspire us to live with joyful obedience and deeper trust in God.

]]> The Gift of Jubilee Ian Rowbottom 00:37:46 Our understanding of Jubilee begins with recognising that everything we have is a gift from God. How are we called to steward the gifts and resources He has entrusted to us? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they explore how the principle of Jubilee can inspire us to live with joyful obedience and deeper trust in God. Our understanding of Jubilee begins with recognising that everything we have is a gift from God. How are we called to steward the gifts and resources He has entrusted to us? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they explore how the principle of Jubilee can inspire us to live with joyful obedience and deeper trust in God. false full 2 3 7449ff47-4d7b-42bf-8482-f8e9bd326c5c The Lifestyle of Jubilee Thanks for joining us for the third season of the Proximity Podcast! This season, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the theme of Jubilee. How should this biblical principle of justice and mercy shape our lives today? And as Christians, what does it mean to live out the Year of Jubilee in our communities?

As we begin this season, we’re exploring the theme of Jubilee in the Bible. What did it mean for the people of God then, and how should it shape the way we live as followers of Jesus today?

]]> Fri, 5 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lifestyle-of-jubilee-RJrKWjia Thanks for joining us for the third season of the Proximity Podcast! This season, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the theme of Jubilee. How should this biblical principle of justice and mercy shape our lives today? And as Christians, what does it mean to live out the Year of Jubilee in our communities?

As we begin this season, we’re exploring the theme of Jubilee in the Bible. What did it mean for the people of God then, and how should it shape the way we live as followers of Jesus today?

]]> The Lifestyle of Jubilee Ian Rowbottom 00:37:31 Thanks for joining us for the third season of the Proximity Podcast! This season, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the theme of Jubilee. How should this biblical principle of justice and mercy shape our lives today? And as Christians, what does it mean to live out the Year of Jubilee in our communities? As we begin this season, we’re exploring the theme of Jubilee in the Bible. What did it mean for the people of God then, and how should it shape the way we live as followers of Jesus today? Thanks for joining us for the third season of the Proximity Podcast! This season, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the theme of Jubilee. How should this biblical principle of justice and mercy shape our lives today? And as Christians, what does it mean to live out the Year of Jubilee in our communities? As we begin this season, we’re exploring the theme of Jubilee in the Bible. What did it mean for the people of God then, and how should it shape the way we live as followers of Jesus today? false full 1 3 2b075dd8-82db-4b41-93a3-ef676758fba7 Ben Atkins - The Poetic Planter This is the sixth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Ben Atkins lives on an estate called White Hawk in Brighton, He tells Abi about his journey from satanism to church planting. We hear how a prayer walk led to a huge reduction in gang murders and the power of community organising efforts. Ben also reflected on the spiritual responsibility of churches towards young people and the duty to pursue justice for those facing poverty.

]]> Fri, 1 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ben-atkins-the-poetic-planter-xTgWsXs_ This is the sixth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Ben Atkins lives on an estate called White Hawk in Brighton, He tells Abi about his journey from satanism to church planting. We hear how a prayer walk led to a huge reduction in gang murders and the power of community organising efforts. Ben also reflected on the spiritual responsibility of churches towards young people and the duty to pursue justice for those facing poverty.

]]> Ben Atkins - The Poetic Planter Ian Rowbottom 00:24:13 This is the sixth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Ben Atkins lives on an estate called White Hawk in Brighton, He tells Abi about his journey from satanism to church planting. We hear how a prayer walk led to a huge reduction in gang murders and the power of community organising efforts. Ben also reflected on the spiritual responsibility of churches towards young people and the duty to pursue justice for those facing poverty. This is the sixth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Ben Atkins lives on an estate called White Hawk in Brighton, He tells Abi about his journey from satanism to church planting. We hear how a prayer walk led to a huge reduction in gang murders and the power of community organising efforts. Ben also reflected on the spiritual responsibility of churches towards young people and the duty to pursue justice for those facing poverty. false bonus 2 ff368d59-0e8a-4fd5-a330-522a9bdcbf40 Chris Lane - Baptisms, Burnout and Sabbath This is the fifth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Chris Lane, a church leader from Salford, tells Abi the joys and challenges of planting a church - including, baptisms, burnout and taking the long view! They chew over sustainable mission, friendship, and spiritual practices; especially prayer and Sabbath. Chris understands the vulnerability and fragility of urban ministry, and helps us walk in it thoughtfully and prayerfully.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/chris-lane-baptisms-burnout-and-sabbath-Juc5Uxli This is the fifth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Chris Lane, a church leader from Salford, tells Abi the joys and challenges of planting a church - including, baptisms, burnout and taking the long view! They chew over sustainable mission, friendship, and spiritual practices; especially prayer and Sabbath. Chris understands the vulnerability and fragility of urban ministry, and helps us walk in it thoughtfully and prayerfully.

]]> Chris Lane - Baptisms, Burnout and Sabbath Ian Rowbottom 00:23:38 This is the fifth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Chris Lane, a church leader from Salford, tells Abi the joys and challenges of planting a church - including, baptisms, burnout and taking the long view! They chew over sustainable mission, friendship, and spiritual practices; especially prayer and Sabbath. Chris understands the vulnerability and fragility of urban ministry, and helps us walk in it thoughtfully and prayerfully. This is the fifth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Chris Lane, a church leader from Salford, tells Abi the joys and challenges of planting a church - including, baptisms, burnout and taking the long view! They chew over sustainable mission, friendship, and spiritual practices; especially prayer and Sabbath. Chris understands the vulnerability and fragility of urban ministry, and helps us walk in it thoughtfully and prayerfully. false bonus 2 f90b4c9e-3110-43e0-a006-be414b9d9be5 Harvey Kwiyani - A Church of Strangers? Embracing Diversity. This is the fourth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Harvey Kwiyani, a Malawian living in Liverpool and working for Church Mission Society, talks to Abi about cultural diversity in the UK church. 25% of the population in England and Wales are people of colour, but do we have a truly a multicultural church? Harvey reflects on the phrase "island of strangers" and calls for intentional inclusion of diverse cultures in our churches.

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/harvey-kwiyani-a-church-of-strangers-embracing-diversity-1uXkErId This is the fourth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Harvey Kwiyani, a Malawian living in Liverpool and working for Church Mission Society, talks to Abi about cultural diversity in the UK church. 25% of the population in England and Wales are people of colour, but do we have a truly a multicultural church? Harvey reflects on the phrase "island of strangers" and calls for intentional inclusion of diverse cultures in our churches.

]]> Harvey Kwiyani - A Church of Strangers? Embracing Diversity. Ian Rowbottom 00:24:02 This is the fourth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Harvey Kwiyani, a Malawian living in Liverpool and working for Church Mission Society, talks to Abi about cultural diversity in the UK church. 25% of the population in England and Wales are people of colour, but do we have a truly a multicultural church? Harvey reflects on the phrase "island of strangers" and calls for intentional inclusion of diverse cultures in our churches. This is the fourth episode from our Proximity Conference series. Harvey Kwiyani, a Malawian living in Liverpool and working for Church Mission Society, talks to Abi about cultural diversity in the UK church. 25% of the population in England and Wales are people of colour, but do we have a truly a multicultural church? Harvey reflects on the phrase "island of strangers" and calls for intentional inclusion of diverse cultures in our churches. false bonus 2 e0aaa892-2588-4ee2-af6a-de8685603e0a Rachel Gardner - Young People are Agents of Change This is the third episode from our Proximity Conference series. Abi Thomas talks with Rachel Gardner about the joys of church, youth work, and watching hope grow in urban communities. Rachel observes how young people are often already agents of change, experiencing God’s Kingdom at work in communities long forgotten in the political realm. Discover how one church is breaking barriers, supporting young people, and creating transformative spaces of love and belonging in Blackburn.

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rachel-gardner-young-people-are-agents-of-change-_ilroS2x This is the third episode from our Proximity Conference series. Abi Thomas talks with Rachel Gardner about the joys of church, youth work, and watching hope grow in urban communities. Rachel observes how young people are often already agents of change, experiencing God’s Kingdom at work in communities long forgotten in the political realm. Discover how one church is breaking barriers, supporting young people, and creating transformative spaces of love and belonging in Blackburn.

]]> Rachel Gardner - Young People are Agents of Change Ian Rowbottom 00:23:30 This is the third episode from our Proximity Conference series. Abi Thomas talks with Rachel Gardner about the joys of church, youth work, and watching hope grow in urban communities. Rachel observes how young people are often already agents of change, experiencing God’s Kingdom at work in communities long forgotten in the political realm. Discover how one church is breaking barriers, supporting young people, and creating transformative spaces of love and belonging in Blackburn. This is the third episode from our Proximity Conference series. Abi Thomas talks with Rachel Gardner about the joys of church, youth work, and watching hope grow in urban communities. Rachel observes how young people are often already agents of change, experiencing God’s Kingdom at work in communities long forgotten in the political realm. Discover how one church is breaking barriers, supporting young people, and creating transformative spaces of love and belonging in Blackburn. false bonus 2 c8cdeb54-da13-43b9-bef5-ff0b27f391a5 Cris Rogers - Urban Theology, Discipleship, and Community Roots During Proximity Conference 2025, Abi Thomas interviewed a range of contributors digging deeper into the topics they discussed in our time together.

In this episode, Abi Thomas interviews Cris Rogers, an urban theologian and church leader from East London. Cris shares his approach to urban ministry, and the importance of deep community engagement. He delves into discipleship beyond social media, emphasising the need for relational, intentional faith practices and living so deeply within a community that your roots are intertwined. For Cris, theology is best understood and practiced on the street, not in the classroom.

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/cris-rogers-urban-theology-discipleship-and-community-roots-FO_Bj_N3 During Proximity Conference 2025, Abi Thomas interviewed a range of contributors digging deeper into the topics they discussed in our time together.

In this episode, Abi Thomas interviews Cris Rogers, an urban theologian and church leader from East London. Cris shares his approach to urban ministry, and the importance of deep community engagement. He delves into discipleship beyond social media, emphasising the need for relational, intentional faith practices and living so deeply within a community that your roots are intertwined. For Cris, theology is best understood and practiced on the street, not in the classroom.

]]> Cris Rogers - Urban Theology, Discipleship, and Community Roots Ian Rowbottom 00:22:55 During Proximity Conference 2025, Abi Thomas interviewed a range of contributors digging deeper into the topics they discussed in our time together. In this episode, Abi Thomas interviews Cris Rogers, an urban theologian and church leader from East London. Cris shares his approach to urban ministry, and the importance of deep community engagement. He delves into discipleship beyond social media, emphasising the need for relational, intentional faith practices and living so deeply within a community that your roots are intertwined. For Cris, theology is best understood and practiced on the street, not in the classroom. During Proximity Conference 2025, Abi Thomas interviewed a range of contributors digging deeper into the topics they discussed in our time together. In this episode, Abi Thomas interviews Cris Rogers, an urban theologian and church leader from East London. Cris shares his approach to urban ministry, and the importance of deep community engagement. He delves into discipleship beyond social media, emphasising the need for relational, intentional faith practices and living so deeply within a community that your roots are intertwined. For Cris, theology is best understood and practiced on the street, not in the classroom. false bonus 2 d43d49c2-bc3f-4858-945a-5e0243dfada5 Judy Potts - Therapy and Jesus During Proximity Conference 2025, Abi Thomas interviewed a range of contributors digging deeper into the topics they discussed in our time together.

In conversation with Abi Thomas, therapist and church leader Judy Potts discusses her work integrating therapy with her faith. Noting that mental health issues often stem from feelings of inferiority, Judy tells Abi about the listening service she set up to address mental health needs and the role churches can play in providing support. Judy also suggests low-cost therapy options!

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/judy-potts-therapy-and-jesus-CVD86TKg During Proximity Conference 2025, Abi Thomas interviewed a range of contributors digging deeper into the topics they discussed in our time together.

In conversation with Abi Thomas, therapist and church leader Judy Potts discusses her work integrating therapy with her faith. Noting that mental health issues often stem from feelings of inferiority, Judy tells Abi about the listening service she set up to address mental health needs and the role churches can play in providing support. Judy also suggests low-cost therapy options!

]]> Judy Potts - Therapy and Jesus Ian Rowbottom 00:19:00 During Proximity Conference 2025, Abi Thomas interviewed a range of contributors digging deeper into the topics they discussed in our time together. In conversation with Abi Thomas, therapist and church leader Judy Potts discusses her work integrating therapy with her faith. Noting that mental health issues often stem from feelings of inferiority, Judy tells Abi about the listening service she set up to address mental health needs and the role churches can play in providing support. Judy also suggests low-cost therapy options! During Proximity Conference 2025, Abi Thomas interviewed a range of contributors digging deeper into the topics they discussed in our time together. In conversation with Abi Thomas, therapist and church leader Judy Potts discusses her work integrating therapy with her faith. Noting that mental health issues often stem from feelings of inferiority, Judy tells Abi about the listening service she set up to address mental health needs and the role churches can play in providing support. Judy also suggests low-cost therapy options! false bonus 2 fab53a85-e164-49ff-a1db-6fa2ad43581f Sarah Small - Proximity to One Another What can we do as Christians today in the face of a broken society? How do we renew proximity to one another and live out the type of community that Jesus calls us to? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Head of Eden, Sarah Small, unpacks this for us...

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sarah-small-proximity-to-one-another-tYWh4p_K What can we do as Christians today in the face of a broken society? How do we renew proximity to one another and live out the type of community that Jesus calls us to? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Head of Eden, Sarah Small, unpacks this for us...

]]> Sarah Small - Proximity to One Another Ian Rowbottom 00:27:44 What can we do as Christians today in the face of a broken society? How do we renew proximity to one another and live out the type of community that Jesus calls us to? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Head of Eden, Sarah Small, unpacks this for us... What can we do as Christians today in the face of a broken society? How do we renew proximity to one another and live out the type of community that Jesus calls us to? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Head of Eden, Sarah Small, unpacks this for us... false bonus 2 0863de48-dc9c-499e-b835-1f5af02f0dc8 Rachel Gardner - Proximity to the Next Generation Emerging generations are asking questions like what can I put my feet on that will hold me? Who can I trust? What will stay still in a world where everything is shifting all the time? How do we respond well to the young people in our communities? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Rachel Gardner tells us more.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rachel-gardner-proximity-to-the-next-generation-yh4zdnY1 Emerging generations are asking questions like what can I put my feet on that will hold me? Who can I trust? What will stay still in a world where everything is shifting all the time? How do we respond well to the young people in our communities? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Rachel Gardner tells us more.

]]> Rachel Gardner - Proximity to the Next Generation Ian Rowbottom 00:31:10 Emerging generations are asking questions like what can I put my feet on that will hold me? Who can I trust? What will stay still in a world where everything is shifting all the time? How do we respond well to the young people in our communities? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Rachel Gardner tells us more. Emerging generations are asking questions like what can I put my feet on that will hold me? Who can I trust? What will stay still in a world where everything is shifting all the time? How do we respond well to the young people in our communities? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Rachel Gardner tells us more. false bonus 2 a1b2bfff-a58a-4893-a746-b61c50ab46c0 Andy Hawthorne - Proximity to Jesus How close are we to Jesus? Are we yoked to our ministries or yoked to Christ? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Andy encourages us press into intimacy with Jesus and in doing so catch God’s heart for our communities.

]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/andy-hawthorne-proximity-to-jesus-F2TJPmRa How close are we to Jesus? Are we yoked to our ministries or yoked to Christ? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Andy encourages us press into intimacy with Jesus and in doing so catch God’s heart for our communities.

]]> Andy Hawthorne - Proximity to Jesus Ian Rowbottom 00:27:07 How close are we to Jesus? Are we yoked to our ministries or yoked to Christ? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Andy encourages us press into intimacy with Jesus and in doing so catch God’s heart for our communities. How close are we to Jesus? Are we yoked to our ministries or yoked to Christ? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Andy encourages us press into intimacy with Jesus and in doing so catch God’s heart for our communities. false bonus 2 8f949d3c-5caf-4894-9ec3-91af44186e7a Cris Rogers - Proximity to Our Communities How can we see our communities transformed? What part do we have to play in being salt and light in our estates? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Cris Rogers shares how we can bring transformation to our communities simply by living in close proximity to those people God has called us to serve.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/cris-rogers-proximity-to-our-communities-YEWYdf_s How can we see our communities transformed? What part do we have to play in being salt and light in our estates? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Cris Rogers shares how we can bring transformation to our communities simply by living in close proximity to those people God has called us to serve.

]]> Cris Rogers - Proximity to Our Communities Ian Rowbottom 00:30:12 How can we see our communities transformed? What part do we have to play in being salt and light in our estates? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Cris Rogers shares how we can bring transformation to our communities simply by living in close proximity to those people God has called us to serve. How can we see our communities transformed? What part do we have to play in being salt and light in our estates? In this talk, recorded at Proximity Conference 2025, Cris Rogers shares how we can bring transformation to our communities simply by living in close proximity to those people God has called us to serve. false bonus 2 fa2be4ef-79fd-4c13-98f2-2afccf6d747e You Will Be Called Repairers of Broken Walls Join us for the final episode of season 2 of the Proximity podcast! Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) round off their journey through Isaiah 58 by discussing the role that the people of God have collectively in serving the people of the communities in which we live.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/you-will-be-called-repairers-of-broken-walls-lTsQ6RMK Join us for the final episode of season 2 of the Proximity podcast! Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) round off their journey through Isaiah 58 by discussing the role that the people of God have collectively in serving the people of the communities in which we live.

]]> You Will Be Called Repairers of Broken Walls Ian Rowbottom 00:40:29 Join us for the final episode of season 2 of the Proximity podcast! Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) round off their journey through Isaiah 58 by discussing the role that the people of God have collectively in serving the people of the communities in which we live. Join us for the final episode of season 2 of the Proximity podcast! Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) round off their journey through Isaiah 58 by discussing the role that the people of God have collectively in serving the people of the communities in which we live. false full 6 2 787b5794-4b8b-4deb-8e2f-8b805b30a82c Then Your Light Will Rise in the Darkness Has the church looked for prosperity in areas of our lives that God has not called us to prosper in? In this episode of the Proximity podcast Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the connection between serving those experiencing brokenness in our communities and the blessing of God.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/then-your-light-will-rise-in-the-darkness-413B__wU Has the church looked for prosperity in areas of our lives that God has not called us to prosper in? In this episode of the Proximity podcast Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the connection between serving those experiencing brokenness in our communities and the blessing of God.

]]> Then Your Light Will Rise in the Darkness Ian Rowbottom 00:36:05 Has the church looked for prosperity in areas of our lives that God has not called us to prosper in? In this episode of the Proximity podcast Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the connection between serving those experiencing brokenness in our communities and the blessing of God. Has the church looked for prosperity in areas of our lives that God has not called us to prosper in? In this episode of the Proximity podcast Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) explore the connection between serving those experiencing brokenness in our communities and the blessing of God. false full 5 2 e6be7b1d-a1a7-4e5f-9db0-02483443b384 To Share Your Food With the Hungry In episode 4 Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) wrestle with what it means to spend ourselves on behalf of those experiencing poverty. In their conversation they argue that we musteachgo beyond arm’s length Christianityto make poverty personalfor us.

]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/to-share-your-food-with-the-hungry-H1ErQliY In episode 4 Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) wrestle with what it means to spend ourselves on behalf of those experiencing poverty. In their conversation they argue that we musteachgo beyond arm’s length Christianityto make poverty personalfor us.

]]> To Share Your Food With the Hungry Ian Rowbottom 00:37:54 In episode 4 Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) wrestle with what it means to spend ourselves on behalf of those experiencing poverty. In their conversation they argue that we must each go beyond arm’s length Christianity to make poverty personal for us. In episode 4 Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) wrestle with what it means to spend ourselves on behalf of those experiencing poverty. In their conversation they argue that we must each go beyond arm’s length Christianity to make poverty personal for us. false full 4 2 59404175-859d-4126-99c8-fdc7a2e4d134 To Set the Oppressed Free and Break Every Yoke Why does God seemingly set some people free instantly, while for others there’sa long and costly journey towards freedom? During this episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) share personal stories of how God patiently and lovingly works in our lives and the lives of the people we serve.

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/to-set-the-oppressed-free-and-break-every-yoke-CNED3cM8 Why does God seemingly set some people free instantly, while for others there’sa long and costly journey towards freedom? During this episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) share personal stories of how God patiently and lovingly works in our lives and the lives of the people we serve.

]]> To Set the Oppressed Free and Break Every Yoke Ian Rowbottom 00:30:49 Why does God seemingly set some people free instantly, while for others, there’s a long and costly journey towards freedom? During this episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) share personal stories of how God patiently and lovingly works in our lives and the lives of the people we serve. Why does God seemingly set some people free instantly, while for others, there’s a long and costly journey towards freedom? During this episode, Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) share personal stories of how God patiently and lovingly works in our lives and the lives of the people we serve. false full 3 2 f718cc34-9aa0-464f-ae42-444f62764e3a To Loose the Chains of Injustice The prophet Isaiah calls us to loose the chains of injustice, but how do we do this? What part do we have to play in relieving poverty and why is it so important that we recognise the image of God in the people we’re serving? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they discuss this and more in episode two of the second season of the Proximity podcast.

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/to-loose-the-chains-of-injustice-21CFaKG7 The prophet Isaiah calls us to loose the chains of injustice, but how do we do this? What part do we have to play in relieving poverty and why is it so important that we recognise the image of God in the people we’re serving? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they discuss this and more in episode two of the second season of the Proximity podcast.

]]> To Loose the Chains of Injustice Ian Rowbottom 00:36:36 The prophet Isaiah calls us to loose the chains of injustice, but how do we do this? What part do we have to play in relieving poverty and why is it so important that we recognise the image of God in the people we’re serving? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they discuss this and more in episode two of the second season of the Proximity podcast. The prophet Isaiah calls us to loose the chains of injustice, but how do we do this? What part do we have to play in relieving poverty and why is it so important that we recognise the image of God in the people we’re serving? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they discuss this and more in episode two of the second season of the Proximity podcast. false full 2 2 00733e9f-df97-431d-92b0-5efb040c028e Is This the Kind of Fast I Have Chosen? Season 2 of the Proximity podcast exploring Isaiah 58 kicks off with a bang. We begin our series looking at the hot topic of fasting, and how it can become a duty rather than a delight. Can the same be true of our relationship with God at times and does this lead to us not only disconnecting from him but his heart for our communities too?

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/is-this-the-kind-of-fast-i-have-chosen-eR1W4xkm Season 2 of the Proximity podcast exploring Isaiah 58 kicks off with a bang. We begin our series looking at the hot topic of fasting, and how it can become a duty rather than a delight. Can the same be true of our relationship with God at times and does this lead to us not only disconnecting from him but his heart for our communities too?

]]> Is This the Kind of Fast I Have Chosen? Ian Rowbottom 00:35:03 Season 2 of the Proximity podcast exploring Isaiah 58 kicks off with a bang. We begin our series looking at the hot topic of fasting, and how it can become a duty rather than a delight. Can the same be true of our relationship with God at times and does this lead to us not only disconnecting from him but his heart for our communities too? Season 2 of the Proximity podcast exploring Isaiah 58 kicks off with a bang. We begin our series looking at the hot topic of fasting, and how it can become a duty rather than a delight. Can the same be true of our relationship with God at times and does this lead to us not only disconnecting from him but his heart for our communities too? false full 1 2 fca6f8c6-9414-4b00-b866-4d105add6bcc Bonus Episode Three Season 2 of the Proximity Podcast will soon be here! But in the meantime here's an episode of a podcast we created in partnership with The Hopeful Activists.

During the episode we discover the joys and challenges of following Jesus on an urban estate.

We’ll hear from Allan Finnegan from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Netherton in Liverpool, Tom Grant, also from Emmanuel Baptist Church and Head of Proximity, as well as Tal Watkins and Marie Robinson from the Netherton Community Grocery.

And finally from Bishop Philip North, who tells us that there are two stories: amazing life and hope on urban estates, and also a church that has deep inequality within its structures.

]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-3-boTYhhcY Season 2 of the Proximity Podcast will soon be here! But in the meantime here's an episode of a podcast we created in partnership with The Hopeful Activists.

During the episode we discover the joys and challenges of following Jesus on an urban estate.

We’ll hear from Allan Finnegan from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Netherton in Liverpool, Tom Grant, also from Emmanuel Baptist Church and Head of Proximity, as well as Tal Watkins and Marie Robinson from the Netherton Community Grocery.

And finally from Bishop Philip North, who tells us that there are two stories: amazing life and hope on urban estates, and also a church that has deep inequality within its structures.

]]> Bonus Episode Three Ian Rowbottom 01:01:17 Season 2 of the Proximity Podcast will soon be here! But in the meantime here's an episode of a podcast we created in partnership with The Hopeful Activists. During the episode we discover the joys and challenges of following Jesus on an urban estate. We’ll hear from Allan Finnegan from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Netherton in Liverpool, Tom Grant, also from Emmanuel Baptist Church and Head of Proximity, as well as Tal Watkins and Marie Robinson from the Netherton Community Grocery. And finally from Bishop Philip North, who tells us that there are two stories: amazing life and hope on urban estates, and also a church that has deep inequality within its structures. Season 2 of the Proximity Podcast will soon be here! But in the meantime here's an episode of a podcast we created in partnership with The Hopeful Activists. During the episode we discover the joys and challenges of following Jesus on an urban estate. We’ll hear from Allan Finnegan from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Netherton in Liverpool, Tom Grant, also from Emmanuel Baptist Church and Head of Proximity, as well as Tal Watkins and Marie Robinson from the Netherton Community Grocery. And finally from Bishop Philip North, who tells us that there are two stories: amazing life and hope on urban estates, and also a church that has deep inequality within its structures. false bonus 1 9ef30ef9-a0cf-4186-890c-ece0923a3cb7 Bonus Episode Two In our second bonus episode, Tom Grant, Head of Proximity and Sarah Small, Head of the Eden Network, discuss teaching by Sam Ward and Ellie Gage from this year's Proximity Conference.

Get your tickets for Proximity Conference 2025 here

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-two-ziSTxrJ9 In our second bonus episode, Tom Grant, Head of Proximity and Sarah Small, Head of the Eden Network, discuss teaching by Sam Ward and Ellie Gage from this year's Proximity Conference.

Get your tickets for Proximity Conference 2025 here

]]> Bonus Episode Two Ian Rowbottom 00:34:10 In our second bonus episode, Tom Grant, Head of Proximity and Sarah Small, Head of the Eden Network, discuss teaching from Sam Ward and Ellie Gage from this year's Proximity Conference. In our second bonus episode, Tom Grant, Head of Proximity and Sarah Small, Head of the Eden Network, discuss teaching from Sam Ward and Ellie Gage from this year's Proximity Conference. false bonus 1 2813df0d-f909-4f0b-8990-6b717a8a79d7 Bonus Episode One Join Tom Grant, Head of Proximity, and Sarah Small, Head of the Eden Network for a special bonus episode of the Proximity Podcast! In this episode, Sarah and Tom reflect upon teaching from Krish Kandiah and Claud Jackson who spoke at this year's Proximity Conference.

Get your tickets for Proximity Conference 2025 here

]]> Fri, 6 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-1-ucYPeSsV Join Tom Grant, Head of Proximity, and Sarah Small, Head of the Eden Network for a special bonus episode of the Proximity Podcast! In this episode, Sarah and Tom reflect upon teaching from Krish Kandiah and Claud Jackson who spoke at this year's Proximity Conference.

Get your tickets for Proximity Conference 2025 here

]]> Bonus Episode One Ian Rowbottom 00:36:25 Join Tom Grant, Head of Proximity, and Sarah Small, Head of the Eden Network for a special bonus episode of the Proximity Podcast! In this episode, Sarah and Tom reflect upon teaching from Krish Kandiah and Claud Jackson who spoke at this year's Proximity Conference. Join Tom Grant, Head of Proximity, and Sarah Small, Head of the Eden Network for a special bonus episode of the Proximity Podcast! In this episode, Sarah and Tom reflect upon teaching from Krish Kandiah and Claud Jackson who spoke at this year's Proximity Conference. false bonus 1 07785b80-4721-4e91-bdf6-c972b03c7890 Oaks Of Righteousness What is the benefit of being planted in our community for the long haul? And as we do life with people, how can our lives display the Lord’s splendour even in our failings? Join Sam Ward and Natalie Williams, as they finish exploring the Jesus manifesto in the final episode of season one of the Proximity podcast.

]]> Fri, 2 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-oaks-of-righteousness-fMzq2Ozq What is the benefit of being planted in our community for the long haul? And as we do life with people, how can our lives display the Lord’s splendour even in our failings? Join Sam Ward and Natalie Williams, as they finish exploring the Jesus manifesto in the final episode of season one of the Proximity podcast.

]]> Oaks Of Righteousness Ian Rowbottom 00:37:24 What is the benefit of being planted in our community for the long haul? And as we do life with people, how can our lives display the Lord’s splendour even in our failings? Join Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+), as they finish exploring the Jesus manifesto in the final episode of season one of the Proximity podcast. What is the benefit of being planted in our community for the long haul? And as we do life with people, how can our lives display the Lord’s splendour even in our failings? Join Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+), as they finish exploring the Jesus manifesto in the final episode of season one of the Proximity podcast. false full 8 1 fa325f38-4376-4226-b074-b9590f68ddf8 Beauty Instead Of Ashes The gospel is not just good news for when life’s good but in the tough times too. In this episode, Natalie and Sam explore how in times of mourning and despair we can still know God’s joy.

]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-beauty-instead-of-ashes-BodMn_Pp The gospel is not just good news for when life’s good but in the tough times too. In this episode, Natalie and Sam explore how in times of mourning and despair we can still know God’s joy.

]]> Beauty Instead Of Ashes Ian Rowbottom 00:33:54 The gospel is not just good news for when life’s good but in the tough times too. In this episode, Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) and Sam Ward (Message Trust) explore how in times of mourning and despair we can still know God’s joy. The gospel is not just good news for when life’s good but in the tough times too. In this episode, Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) and Sam Ward (Message Trust) explore how in times of mourning and despair we can still know God’s joy. false full 7 1 6524bd9f-d897-4299-a8fe-347d79f5630e Comfort To All Who Mourn Sam and Nat are back for episode 6 chatting about God’s willingness to enter into our grief, the role we have in sharing in the grief of those in our communities and how we can each find Christ in our suffering.

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-comfort-to-all-who-mourn-0rQ2j5BJ Sam and Nat are back for episode 6 chatting about God’s willingness to enter into our grief, the role we have in sharing in the grief of those in our communities and how we can each find Christ in our suffering.

]]> Comfort To All Who Mourn Ian Rowbottom 00:37:14 Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) are back for episode six chatting about God’s willingness to enter into our grief, the role we have in sharing in the grief of those in our communities and how we can each find Christ in our suffering. Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) are back for episode six chatting about God’s willingness to enter into our grief, the role we have in sharing in the grief of those in our communities and how we can each find Christ in our suffering. false full 6 1 ae516d32-108f-4553-9d19-aa50940664ca The Year Of The Lord's Favour Jesus came to declare the year of the Lord’s favour but what does that mean for us? How can we play our part in rolling back the darkness in our estates? And why should we be glad that God gets angry? Join Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) and Sam Ward (The Message Trust) as they explore these questions in the latest episode of the Proximity podcast.

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-the-year-of-the-lords-favour-OZyT4MaK Jesus came to declare the year of the Lord’s favour but what does that mean for us? How can we play our part in rolling back the darkness in our estates? And why should we be glad that God gets angry? Join Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) and Sam Ward (The Message Trust) as they explore these questions in the latest episode of the Proximity podcast.

]]> The Year Of The Lord's Favour Ian Rowbottom 00:38:23 Jesus came to declare the year of the Lord’s favour but what does that mean for us? How can we play our part in rolling back the darkness in our estates? And why should we be glad that God gets angry? Join Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) and Sam Ward (Message Trust) as they explore these questions in the latest episode of the Proximity podcast. Jesus came to declare the year of the Lord’s favour but what does that mean for us? How can we play our part in rolling back the darkness in our estates? And why should we be glad that God gets angry? Join Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) and Sam Ward (Message Trust) as they explore these questions in the latest episode of the Proximity podcast. false full 5 1 0a5a119a-84a0-4990-a154-e38958b0c088 To Set The Oppressed Free Where might we as Christians be complicit with oppression and how can we challenge injustice in our communities? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they explore these themes and more in episode four of the Proximity podcast.

]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-to-set-the-oppressed-free-y8bVeTwU Where might we as Christians be complicit with oppression and how can we challenge injustice in our communities? Join Sam Ward (The Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they explore these themes and more in episode four of the Proximity podcast.

]]> To Set The Oppressed Free Ian Rowbottom 00:35:05 Where might we as Christians be complicit with oppression and how can we challenge injustice in our communities? Join Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they explore these themes and more in episode four of the Proximity podcast. Where might we as Christians be complicit with oppression and how can we challenge injustice in our communities? Join Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) as they explore these themes and more in episode four of the Proximity podcast. false full 4 1 73a59c05-3d31-4d7c-b0f8-245336be515e Sight For The Blind We’re back with episode 3 of the Proximity podcast! Sam and Nat continue their series looking at Luke 4 and Jesus’ manifesto. This time, they’re chatting about what blinds us from seeing the goodness of God and how making issues of poverty personal can help us remove our blind spots.

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-sight-for-the-blind-idEpZqNq We’re back with episode 3 of the Proximity podcast! Sam and Nat continue their series looking at Luke 4 and Jesus’ manifesto. This time, they’re chatting about what blinds us from seeing the goodness of God and how making issues of poverty personal can help us remove our blind spots.

]]> Sight For The Blind Ian Rowbottom 00:36:28 We’re back with episode 3 of the Proximity podcast! Sam Ward (Message Trust ) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) continue their series looking at Luke 4 and Jesus’ manifesto. This time, they’re chatting about what blinds us from seeing the goodness of God and how making issues of poverty personal can help us remove our blind spots. We’re back with episode 3 of the Proximity podcast! Sam Ward (Message Trust ) and Natalie Williams (Jubilee+) continue their series looking at Luke 4 and Jesus’ manifesto. This time, they’re chatting about what blinds us from seeing the goodness of God and how making issues of poverty personal can help us remove our blind spots. false full 3 1 c12ef7fc-5231-44d9-935d-b0969d0a1168 Freedom For The Prisoners What does true freedom look like in our communities? In the second episode, Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Message Trust) are looking at how we can bring Christ's freedom to the lives of our neighbours and why it’s so important to celebrate the small changes we see in people’s lives.

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-freedom-for-the-prisoners-6NX35kwA What does true freedom look like in our communities? In the second episode, Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Message Trust) are looking at how we can bring Christ's freedom to the lives of our neighbours and why it’s so important to celebrate the small changes we see in people’s lives.

]]> Freedom For The Prisoners Ian Rowbottom 00:33:22 What does true freedom look like in our communities? In the second episode, Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Message Trust) are looking at how we can bring Christ's freedom to the lives of our neighbours and why it’s so important to celebrate the small changes we see in people’s lives. What does true freedom look like in our communities? In the second episode, Sam Ward (Message Trust) and Natalie Williams (Message Trust) are looking at how we can bring Christ's freedom to the lives of our neighbours and why it’s so important to celebrate the small changes we see in people’s lives. false full 2 1 c85fd3e8-289f-4faa-9da6-a79e9f4e1df6 Good News To The Poor Welcome to the brand-new Proximity podcast hosted by Sam Ward from The Message Trust and Natalie Williams of Jubilee+. In our first season, we’ll be exploring Jesus’ manifesto for his ministry found in Luke 4. We begin by looking at the language we use when talking about poverty, how we can eradicate it and what it means to be ‘good news to the poor.’

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Ian Rowbottom) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-good-news-to-the-poor-OYD6u_FU Welcome to the brand-new Proximity podcast hosted by Sam Ward from The Message Trust and Natalie Williams of Jubilee+. In our first season, we’ll be exploring Jesus’ manifesto for his ministry found in Luke 4. We begin by looking at the language we use when talking about poverty, how we can eradicate it and what it means to be ‘good news to the poor.’

]]> Good News To The Poor Ian Rowbottom 00:35:09 Welcome to the brand-new Proximity podcast hosted by Sam Ward from The Message Trust and Natalie Williams of Jubilee+. In our first season, we’ll be exploring Jesus’ manifesto for his ministry found in Luke 4. We begin by looking at the language we use when talking about poverty, how we can eradicate it and what it means to be ‘good news to the poor.’ Welcome to the brand-new Proximity podcast hosted by Sam Ward from The Message Trust and Natalie Williams of Jubilee+. In our first season, we’ll be exploring Jesus’ manifesto for his ministry found in Luke 4. We begin by looking at the language we use when talking about poverty, how we can eradicate it and what it means to be ‘good news to the poor.’ false full 1 1 8a296054-ff27-450d-b8bb-436f7a34dd78 Coming Soon For our first season, Sam Ward from The Message Trust and Natalie Williams of Jubilee+ are going to be unpacking Jesus’ manifesto for his ministry that we find in Luke 4, asking the question, how can Christians be good news to those who are experiencing poverty? 

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 15:14:36 +0000 ian.rowbottom@message.org.uk (Sam Ward, Natalie Williams) https://proximity-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-soon-4gXuSBOq For our first season, Sam Ward from The Message Trust and Natalie Williams of Jubilee+ are going to be unpacking Jesus’ manifesto for his ministry that we find in Luke 4, asking the question, how can Christians be good news to those who are experiencing poverty? 

]]> Coming Soon Sam Ward, Natalie Williams 00:00:46 Welcome to the Proximity podcast! Watch or listen to our latest episodes as we chat all things urban mission with some fantastic guests. Welcome to the Proximity podcast! Watch or listen to our latest episodes as we chat all things urban mission with some fantastic guests. false trailer 1