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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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Revd June Fox, Focal Minister for St James Woodhouse, joins Paul and Ben on the podcast today.June discusses:✝️ Being a ‘distinctive deacon’ and what that means✝️ Living and working in the same deanery throughout her life✝️ How a church initiative helped to bring her to faith✝️ Serving in different church roles across the years✝️ The best crime thriller series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rev Helen Terry and Rev Debbie Coyne-Fearn are our guest hosts for today’s International Women’s Day special. Helen and Debbie interview Charlene and Megan from The Rivers Team congregation, and talk about:✝️ The women who inspire them✝️ The women in the bible they’d like to meet✝️ Charlene and Megan’s parents’ experience of moving from Zimbabwe to the UK✝️ Experiences of preaching at a young age✝️ Encouraging other women Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leo Colson, HR Manager for the Diocese of Sheffield, is today’s guest on Words of Grace.Leo talks about:✝️ The HR support available for parishes ✝️ How to get in touch for any help✝️Why his current role is the best he’s ever had Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘I believe God calls us to change this world and demonstrate the kingdom of God in practical and tangible ways’The Venerable David Gerrard, Archdeacon for Sheffield and Rotherham, is today’s guest on Words of Grace.David talks about:✝️ Growing up in a Methodist family in Prestatyn ✝️ Getting married, graduating and starting a new job in a matter of weeks✝️ Why evangelism and social action must go hand in hand✝️ How the calling to his role here came about✝️ Which sci-fi franchise he owns the entire DVD collection of Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Revd Cliff Kay, Rector of Gleadless with Frecheville Parish, joins Paul and Ben on the podcast today.Cliff discusses:✝️ Growing up in Bradford during a difficult childhood in various houses✝️ Coming to faith in his teens, but realising God was always with him✝️ His mum coming to faith later in life✝️ Knowing when he met his now wife Jane that she was the one✝️ Sharing his testimonies on his journey to ordination and then SheffieldThis episode comes with a trigger warning due to some of the subjects discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Revd Ben Lacey, Assistant Curate at All Saints Ecclesall, is on the Words of Grace podcast today.Ben talks about:✝️ Growing up in churches around the Diocese of Sheffield✝️ The importance of unity across traditions✝️ The tough decisions made in his ordination journey✝️ The rich experiences he had of teaching in a Catholic school✝️ How he failed his driving test outside Church House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘I just burst into tears – which is not like me at all – and said, “I’ve been running away from God for too long”. I started exploring ordination after that’. Revd Kath Lonsborough, Assistant Curate at St Paul’s Wordsworth Avenue, joins Paul and Ben on the podcast.Kath discusses:✝️ How being confirmed at 11 helped shape her faith in adulthood✝️ Her sense of social justice from a young age✝️ Feeling called to serve at the Parsons Cross foodbank✝️ Her first calling to ordination in 2007 and initially rejecting it✝️ Getting her black belt in martial arts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Revd Helena Roulston, Head of Chaplaincy at Sheffield Hallam University, is on the podcast today.Helena talks about:✝️ Growing up in an inter-church family✝️ Her university thesis on The Eucharist: ‘A Sacrament of unity in a divided church’✝️ Being asked for advice by mainly non-religious students in her current role✝️ The importance of a multi-faith chaplaincy✝️ Training for ordination at Wescott House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘Very quickly, it made sense. Within a couple of months of reading my bible and praying…I had fallen in love with Jesus’. Revd Mike Gilbert, Associate Archdeacon Transition-Enabler for Ecclesfield and Hallam, is on the podcast today.Mike talks about:✝️ Being drawn back to faith as a teenager✝️ Doing mission work in Hong Kong with Jackie Pullinger✝️ Seeing what brought former triad gang members to faith✝️ Missional challenges and opportunities during his time in Eyam✝️ Serving his curacy in Sheffield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘It was a real outpouring of the Holy Spirit and we didn’t really know what we were experiencing at that time’Revd Sara Goodman joins Paul and Ben on the podcast today.Sara discusses:✝️ Growing up with Methodist and Anglican services✝️ Teaching in Tanzania and living in Ethiopia✝️ Answering the call to ordination after years of discernment✝️ The love and support she received when she had cancer✝️ Feeling rooted in Sheffield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rachel Baker, Young Leaders’ Community Enabler, is on the podcast today.Rachel talks about:✝️ Growing up in Bristol ✝️ Helping to release young people into leadership roles in the church✝️ How God called her to Rotherham✝️ Worshipping at St Francis Bramley✝️ The church leaders who inspired her Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Explore Part 2 of our 2025 Words of Grace Christmas Special, as Ben is joined by his wife, and guest co-host, Revd Debbie Coyne-Fearn as they journey through Christmas Live with Christ Church Stannington.Hear Ben and Debbie talk about:✝️ How Christmas Live has been going for over 30 years✝️ Their chats with Revd Alison Cook - one of the main organisers✝️ How it draws hundreds of people every year✝️ The cast performing between different locations in one night✝️ Meeting Jo Jo the donkey➡️ sheffdio.org/podcastThis episode is composed of edited highlights of Christmas Live, and not the full evening.Don't forget to catch Part 1 of our 2025 Christmas Special at All Saints Totley! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul is joined by special guest host Becca as they visit the All Saints Totley Christmas Experience!Paul and Becca talk through with Vicar Ben Tanner what the experience entails, what they think to it and why you should come along next year.Join us next week for Part 2 of our Christmas Special, as we visit Christmas Live at Christ Church Stannington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘I remember putting my hands up and I felt such an overwhelming presence - I can’t describe it’.Toby Butler, Church Planting Support Lead for Faith in the North, is on the podcast today.Toby shares stories on:✝️ His background in church planting✝️ Church leadership challenges✝️ Faith in the North and working across the Northern Province✝️ Being called to mission work within the UK✝️ How his new church family has been a place of healing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Rt Revd Leah Vasey-Saunders, Bishop of Doncaster, is on the Words of Grace podcast today.Bishop Leah talks about:✝️ Growing up in a working-class family✝️ Coming to faith at the age of 18✝️ Her experiences of different theological traditions when training for ordination✝️ Her passion for choral music✝️ What drew her to the Diocese of Sheffield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘When I first heard about Jesus, it all made perfect sense’.Julie Sandoval, Lay Reader at Tankersley, Thurgoland and Wortley, joins Paul and Ben on the podcast today.Julie discusses:✝️ Coming to faith as a teenager✝️ Why church didn’t initially appeal to her✝️ How she met her now husband Ricardo on a mission trip in Mexico✝️ Loving the training process for lay ministry✝️ Being licensed at the Celebration of Lay Ministries service in September Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Revd Canon Justin Dodd, Canon Missioner at Sheffield Cathedral, is on the Words of Grace podcast today.Justin talks about:✝️ His upbringing in Johannesburg✝️ How the fight against apartheid informed his faith and ministry✝️ His previous work in advertising and copywriting✝️ His passion for mission✝️ His calling to Cathedral ministry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tim Renshaw, CEO of The Archer Project, and the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, the Very Revd Abi Thompson, join Ben and Paul for a Camino Pilgrimage Special.Abi and Tim discuss:✝️ Why you should take part✝️ Abi’s previous experiences on the Camino✝️ Helping The Archer Project’s outreach work✝️ Walking 20km a day✝️ Encountering God through people from all walks of life on the pilgrimageSheffield Cathedral, The Archer Project, and The Choir with No Name are coming together as Team Sheffield, raising vital funds for the work they do supporting people experiencing homelessness.The deadline for booking onto the Camino Pilgrimage is the 28 November, and it will take place from the 14-20 March.Sign up here: https://www.sheffieldcathedral.org/whats-on/2026/camino/fundraising/sheffieldcathedral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Siân Checkley, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, and Claire Sayce, Safeguarding Training Officer, join Paul and Ben for a special Safeguarding episode.Siân and Claire talk about:✝️ Their roles in the Diocese✝️ How they came to faith✝️ Improvements made to safeguarding✝️ Why it’s important to affirm the work of safeguarding officers✝️ The upcoming Safeguarding Sunday (16 November) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Revd Tom Finnemore, Rector and Oversight Minister at St Thomas Crookes, joins Ben and Paul on the podcast today.Tom talks about:✝️ His working-class background and how it’s shaped him✝️ Being given bad advice at school✝️ How faith has transformed him✝️ The importance of being authentic and speaking directly✝️ Moving to Sheffield three times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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